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Flag - Western Australia

Overview

Rectangular-shaped flag features a black swan on a yellow disk against a blue blackground. The British Union Jack of red, white and blue located in the upper left corner.

Historical information

The State flag of Western Australia consists of a Blue Ensign defaced with the badge of the State. Adopted in 1953 to replace a similar design used from the time when the State was still a British colony, it has been the flag of Western Australia since 3 November of that year.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2026.240
Item type
Flags
Themes
Social History
Material
Fabrics
Width
1854 mm
Height or length
914 mm
Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Keywords
Flag
Place made
Australia
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 16 September, 2026
Completeness
88
Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

Western Australian flag
Flag of Western Australia

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