As Australia progressed from its colonial phase to Federation, and with its participation in foreign wars and changing patterns of migration, the patriotic genre of music changed to reflect an independent Australia rather than a collection of British colonies.

The bulk of Australian patriotic music appears to have been inspired by the actions of Australians on the battlefield, however many patriotic songs have been produced as a result of competitions, often run in the quest for the definitive national song.

This piece has been dedicated to Charles Cameron Kingston who was Premier of South Australia from 1893-1899. One of Kingston's main achievements was his contribution to the Federation movement. In 1901 he was elected to the first Federal Parliament and served as Minister of Trade and Customs.

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