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Mr Egeberg suggested 3 December be made Australia\u2019s national day, in celebration of the country\u2019s democracy.<\/p>\n
\u201cAustralians should pause today to remember the great sacrifice made at the battle fought at the Eureka Stockade at dawn on December 3, 1854.<\/p>\n
\u201cBallarat and Victoria, as the custodians of Eureka for the nation, should be proud and passionate advocates for promoting December 3 as Australia\u2019s national day, to celebrate our democratic freedoms and the founding story of our democracy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Eureka story is synonymous with the fortunes of this country. As Mark Twain said, it was \u2018a victory won by a battle lost.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Egeberg would like the see the Eureka flag flown at half-mast on Eureka Day each year across Australia, as an act of remembrance and respect.<\/p>\n
\u201cEureka can be interpreted as a symbol of nationalism, the birth of Australian democracy or a middle-class tax revolt, but it was without doubt a defining moment in Australia\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Eureka flag has become a symbol of free speech, basic rights and a protest against unfair laws and regulations, as well as a symbol of democracy and defiance,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should honour the fallen at Eureka and their fight for a fair go for all.\u201d<\/p>\n
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What’s on for Eureka Day?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n EUREKA DAWN WALK VIDEO<\/strong><\/p>\n 5am, Thursday, 3 December, Eureka Centre Facebook page.<\/p>\n Retracing the route of the Eureka Dawn Walk held annually from 1998 to 2004, presented by Peter Freund.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n