Elizabeth II of Australia, Queen Elizabeth's Farewell Broadcast to Australia… (1963)
“ Then this year, 1963, I came to Australia to take part in Canberra's 50th anniversary celebration. These are all vitally important milestones in Australia's history because they represent progressive steps. The rivalry between the States, the intense local patriotism of cities and districts is a typical sign of a healthy and vigorous democratic people, but Australia's future and prospects turn on the whole Australian nation.Of all the continents, Australia has the unique distinction and advantage of being one people under one Government. ”
