3 FEBRUARY 1973, Page 8

An Australian National Anthem

(The Australian Government have announced

that they are to hold a competition for a new national anthem. The entry below should be

sung to the tune of "Land of Hope and Glory.") Land of beef and butter, On the up and up May our every flutter Fill with cash your cup.

Good on yer, Australia, All good cobbers hail yer.

ThrOugh your wattles leafy May the sun ne'er set. God who made you beefy, Make you beefier yet. Good on yer, Australia, All good cobbers hail yer.

Britain now may spurn you By joining EEC Yet Japs and Yankees earn you Greater sums than she.

Good on yer, Australia, All good cobbers hail yer.

May we export metal To the Japanese; But don't let them settle In our territories.

Good on yer, Australia, All good cobbers hail yer.

On a sticky wicket, May our bat be straight.

Victories in cricket Ever be our fate.

Good on yer, Australia, • All good cobbers hail yer.

Basil Charles