List of flags of Norfolk Island

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The Following is a List of Flags used in Norfolk Island in Australia.

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State Flag

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Norfolk Island.svg 1980–present Flag of Norfolk Island A green field with a white square containing a green Norfolk Island pine. [1] [2]

Historical Flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Great Britain (1707-1800).svg 1788-1801Flag of The Kingdom of Great Britain A superimposition of the flags of England and Scotland.
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 1801-1914Flag of The United Kingdom A superimposition of the flags of England and Scotland with the Saint Patrick's Saltire (representing Ireland).
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1914-1980 (still used today)Flag of AustraliaA Blue Ensign defaced with the seven-point Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter and the five stars of the Southern Cross in the fly half.

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References

  1. Infrastructure. "Norfolk Island Flag and Public Seal Act 1979 (NI)". www.legislation.gov.au. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  2. Foley, Carol A. (1996). The Australian flag : colonial relic or contemporary icon?. Annandale, NSW: Federation Press. ISBN   1-86287-188-4. OCLC   34996313.