The state flag of Queensland is a British Blue Ensign with the state badge on a white disc added in the fly. The badge is a light blue Maltese Cross with a Saint Edward's Crown in the centre of the cross. The flag dates from 1876, with minor variations, and the badge was designed by William Hemmant, the Colonial Secretary and Treasurer of Queensland in 1876.[1]
Queensland Separation Flag (St George's Cross with white border; different shade of blue) (1859)[4]
1870 flagedit
The state flag was first created in 1870 with the Union Jack upon the royal blue background; however, the badge was not the current one. In its place was a profile of Queen Victoria on a blue disc surrounded by a white annulus on which the name "QUEENSLAND." was inscribed in gold.[5]
Badge of Queensland (1870–1876)
Flag of Queensland (1870–1876)
Flag of the governor of Queensland (1870–1876)
1876-1963edit
The next alteration occurred in 1876 as there were many complaints that the reproduction of Victoria's head was too difficult and a replacement was called for. Many complaints by state officials were made, including the example below found in the Queensland State Archives.[6]
Referring to the Circular Despatch of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dated 23 August last, upon the subject of distinctive badges proposed for the Flags of several Colonies, I have the honour to advise Your Excellency that the difficulty of producing upon bunting a fair representation of the head or bust of Her Majesty has proved so great, and the effect, when produced, so unsatisfactory, as to render it necessary to abandon the idea of using that device for the Queensland Ensign, and I beg therefore to recommend that the accompanying design, within a wreath of laurel, be adopted for the Flags of the Colony in lieu of that formerly advised.
The Maltese Cross impaled with the Crown was chosen out of four proposed designs to replace Victoria's head.[7]
Badge of Queensland (1876–1952)
First example of a proposed badge for the flag of Queensland
Second example of a proposed badge for the flag of Queensland
Third example of a proposed badge for the flag of Queensland
Flag of Queensland (1876–1963)
Standard of the governor of Queensland (1876–1963)
1963 to presentedit
Following Queen Elizabeth II decision to use the Crown of St Edward as her royal cypher, in 1963 the State Emblem and the State flag was once again updated with the design of the crown following the preference of the monarch.[8]
However, it is unknown whether this tradition will continue into the future, as despite King Charles III choice to use the Tudor Crown on his royal cypher, the Queensland government stated on 4 of May 2023, that they have no plans to update the State Emblem or flag.[9]
Government distributionedit
The Queensland Government offers free state flags to eligible organisations including:
^ ab"News and Notes". The Moreton Bay Courier. Vol. XIV, no. 789. Queensland, Australia. 5 October 1859. p. 4. Retrieved 11 May 2023 – via National Library of Australia (NLA).
^ ab"Queensland Separation Flag 1859". australianaflags.com.au.
^. Ausflag. 1995. Archived from the original on 22 May 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2004.
^Flag, Badge, Arms and Seal of Queensland. Queensland State Archives. 1876. SRS 1043-2-265-84.
^"Queensland Government Gazette". No. 64. 29 November 1876. p. 1141.
^Queensland Government (5 July 2017). "State badge". Queensland Government.
^Atfield, Cameron (4 May 2023). "No change to flag as Palaszczuk shuns royal tradition". Brisbane Times. Brisbane Times.
^"Queensland flag | State flags, emblems, and icons". www.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
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The state flag of Queensland is a British Blue Ensign with the state badge on a white disc added in the fly The badge is a light blue Maltese Cross with a Saint Edward s Crown in the centre of the cross The flag dates from 1876 with minor variations and the badge was designed by William Hemmant the Colonial Secretary and Treasurer of Queensland in 1876 1 QueenslandUseCivil and state flagProportion1 2Adopted1876 148 years ago 1876 DesignA British Blue Ensign defaced with the state badge on a white disc in the flyStandard of the governor of QueenslandUseOtherProportion1 2Adopted1952 72 years ago 1952 DesignA Union Flag defaced with the state badge of Queensland surrounded by wreath of laurels Badge of Queensland Contents 1 Separation flag 1859 2 1870 flag 3 1876 1963 4 1963 to present 5 Government distribution 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksSeparation flag 1859 editOn 10 December 1859 also known as Proclamation Day in Queensland over 180 days after Queensland s formal separation from the Colony of New South Wales the Separation Flag was flown at 08 00 in Brisbane under a twenty one gun salute 2 marking the proclamation of Queensland s separation from New South Wales 2 The flag was described as being sky blue with the St George s Cross and union in the corner 3 The flag was also known as the Moreton Bay Flag 3 nbsp nbsp Queensland Separation Flag 1859 nbsp nbsp Queensland Separation Flag St George s Cross with white border 1859 4 nbsp nbsp Queensland Separation Flag St George s Cross with white border different shade of blue 1859 4 1870 flag editThe state flag was first created in 1870 with the Union Jack upon the royal blue background however the badge was not the current one In its place was a profile of Queen Victoria on a blue disc surrounded by a white annulus on which the name QUEENSLAND was inscribed in gold 5 nbsp Badge of Queensland 1870 1876 nbsp nbsp Flag of Queensland 1870 1876 nbsp nbsp Flag of the governor of Queensland 1870 1876 1876 1963 editThe next alteration occurred in 1876 as there were many complaints that the reproduction of Victoria s head was too difficult and a replacement was called for Many complaints by state officials were made including the example below found in the Queensland State Archives 6 Referring to the Circular Despatch of the Secretary of State for the Colonies dated 23 August last upon the subject of distinctive badges proposed for the Flags of several Colonies I have the honour to advise Your Excellency that the difficulty of producing upon bunting a fair representation of the head or bust of Her Majesty has proved so great and the effect when produced so unsatisfactory as to render it necessary to abandon the idea of using that device for the Queensland Ensign and I beg therefore to recommend that the accompanying design within a wreath of laurel be adopted for the Flags of the Colony in lieu of that formerly advised The Maltese Cross impaled with the Crown was chosen out of four proposed designs to replace Victoria s head 7 nbsp Badge of Queensland 1876 1952 nbsp First example of a proposed badge for the flag of Queensland nbsp Second example of a proposed badge for the flag of Queensland nbsp Third example of a proposed badge for the flag of Queensland nbsp nbsp Flag of Queensland 1876 1963 nbsp nbsp Standard of the governor of Queensland 1876 1963 1963 to present editFollowing Queen Elizabeth II decision to use the Crown of St Edward as her royal cypher in 1963 the State Emblem and the State flag was once again updated with the design of the crown following the preference of the monarch 8 However it is unknown whether this tradition will continue into the future as despite King Charles III choice to use the Tudor Crown on his royal cypher the Queensland government stated on 4 of May 2023 that they have no plans to update the State Emblem or flag 9 Government distribution editThe Queensland Government offers free state flags to eligible organisations including Schools Recognised youth organisations Community service groups Charities Sporting clubs Local government authorities 10 See also editCoat of arms of Queensland List of Australian flags Flags of the governors of the Australian statesReferences edit Queensland flag State flags emblems and icons www qld gov au Retrieved 18 November 2021 a b Queensland The Sydney Morning Herald Vol XL no 6687 New South Wales Australia 12 November 1859 p 4 Retrieved 11 May 2023 via National Library of Australia NLA a b News and Notes The Moreton Bay Courier Vol XIV no 789 Queensland Australia 5 October 1859 p 4 Retrieved 11 May 2023 via National Library of Australia NLA a b Queensland Separation Flag 1859 australianaflags com au Queensland Ausflag 1995 Archived from the original on 22 May 2008 Retrieved 9 March 2004 Flag Badge Arms and Seal of Queensland Queensland State Archives 1876 SRS 1043 2 265 84 Queensland Government Gazette No 64 29 November 1876 p 1141 Queensland Government 5 July 2017 State badge Queensland Government Atfield Cameron 4 May 2023 No change to flag as Palaszczuk shuns royal tradition Brisbane Times Brisbane Times Queensland flag State flags emblems and icons www qld gov au Retrieved 18 November 2021 External links editQueensland Australia at Flags of the World Portals nbsp Heraldry nbsp Queensland Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Flag of Queensland amp oldid 1220189233, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
