Peter Dodds McCormick (1834? - October 30, 1916), a Scottish-born schoolteacher, was the composer of the Australian national anthem Advance Australia Fair. 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 62 days remaining. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Advance Australia Fair is the official national anthem of Australia. ...

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he arrived in Sydney (at that time the principal city of the British colony of New South Wales) in 1855. Details of his earlier years, prior to his arrival in Australia, are shadowy. He spent most of his life employed by the NSW Education Department. He was also heavily involved with the Scottish Presbyterian Church and in the organisation and execution of choir events. For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and since its opening it has become an international symbol of Sydney Sydney (pronounced ) is the state capital of New South Wales, located on the east coast of Australia. ... Emblems: Floral - Waratah (Telopea Speciosissima); Bird - Kookaburra (Dacelo Gigas); Animal - Platypus (Ornithorhynchus Anatinus); Fish - Blue Groper (Achoerodus Viridis) Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ...

He composed the tune for Advance Australia Fair in 1878 under the pseudonym of Amicus. It was first sung by Andrew Fairfax in Sydney on St Andrew's Day (November 30) that year at a Highland Society function. The song quickly gained popularity and an amended version was sung by a choir of 10,000 at the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. In 1907, the Australian Government awarded McCormick £100 for having composed it.

McCormick was buried at Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney. Frazer Mausoleum, Rookwood. ...

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• This website has an image of Peter Dodds McCormick and a variety of versions of Advance Australia Fair.