God Bless Australia

On 28 January 1968 GTV 9 broadcast a three-minute film at prime time (8pm) nationwide, featuring Jack O'Hagan's 'God Bless Australia', written to the tune of Waltzing Matilda as a contender for the Australian national anthem. The film was produced by Ampol Australia as a tribute to Australia Day and to Jack. It is introduced by Brian Henderson shown here with permission from Caltex (Ampol) and Sony ATV (EMI Music Publishing).

[@iainsimo2621]

Back when Australain companies were proud to stand for the values they, and our country were built on.

[@Edgar-xh8iu]

Exactly! Now they’re just selling our country out to the globalists! Taking our land & flooding the country with immigrants!

[@revinhatol]

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[@leodahvee]

@@Edgar-xh8iu I don't see anything wrong with having immigrants? Especially if they contribute to the workforce and economy.... I understand people's opinions regarding illegal immigrants, but surely legal immigrants should be welcomed? And if we treat them well, they will stand for Australian values

[@MHurtado89]

@@leodahvee "If we treat them well" Look I'm American but in the interests of the wider Anglo world, to which we are both a part of, it's not up to us to accommodate immigrants. I say this as a first generation American.

[@leodahvee]

@@MHurtado89 Why shouldn't one accommodate immigrants?

[@103gunner]

This has been my choice for a National Anthem for years, ever since I first heard it.

[@revinhatol]

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[@buddyclem7328]

Same! ...and I don't even live in Australia!

[@frmj2]

I miss the old Australia

[@trevtink57]

This should have been our anthem.

[@gilapesku6343]

that was i thinking

[@c.d.3230]

Agree

[@revinhatol]

And today, "the Anzac" should have been replaced by "defenders" as in the ADF.

[@revinhatol]

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[@theHentySkeptic]

It is the true patriots anthem. The atheists in the alp refused to have an anthem with God in it.

[@speedysteve5229]

I voted for this when we had the referendum for our national anthem. That was so long ago now. Thank you for the memory. Ampol was an Aussie oil company. Amazing when you compare it to now. The good old days when Australians owned Australia and noone else did except God.

[@revinhatol]

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[@TankEngine75]

Isn't the current PM of australia an Australian? Unless if you mean the Aboriginals

[@jedilordlog8543]

@@TankEngine75 He is talking about the Chinese

[@OZnationalist]

Back when Australia was still Australian. What a beutiful time...

[@louiswills475]

I'm hearing this for the first time what a fuckin song someone tell Prime minister Turnbull as if he'd listen.

[@hamfambam4020]

Louis Wills-Fidock I LOVED it too but when I posted it to Facebook, everyone's whinging about the "God" reference. missing the whole point as usual! besides I can remember singing "God save the Queen" as a kid at school!

[@dannyking3034]

TV use to finish at midnight every evening and this Song was played to close the TV station for the night .. I LOVE this song .. Should be our National Anthem.....Sadly everyone hates " GOD " which is SAD in so many ways .Which explains the sad state of affairs in our country and the western world for that matter...I am not even religious...But I do thank God from time to time....lol

[@user-xd5xj9hy1x]

I love the 1960s version

[@jackohagan159]

It's really magnificent isn't it. There is an instrumental version on the flip side of the 45rpm which is incredibly moving - basically a slow, rich version of Waltzing Matilda. My grandfather, Jack, was so disappointed that it didn't become the national anthem. It was his swan song.

[@joelthorstensson2772]

@@jackohagan159 I know this is very late, but do you still have the 45rpm reel? If so, can you please upload it?

[@harzaya4853]

God bless Australia, our beautiful nation, one day this should be our national anthem but certain politicians will not allow it.

[@elainemoss7832]

When we were one and the year after the 1967 referendum. 1968 my year of commencement of my National Service training. A time when love of country was everything. Sadly today about 30% of the population are trying to force their disrespect for this beautiful country on us all. Stuff em all and the woke Companies, and Corporates forcing their politics down our throats. Let us stand up and be counted as patriots of AUSTRALIA in 2024 and every year into the future.

[@nyosito]

Every year unfortunately our numbers that remember and celebrate the Australia of this time grow smaller and the vision painted by this wonderful song grows dimmer. What do we do about it when our demography is no longer considered influential or worse? Being told we need to be educated when I’m more educated and have achieved more than all of these woketards put together. Im just glad I’m ready to go.

[@thegospelcowboy7073]

If they had chosen this as their national anthem, and not been hornswoggled out of it by the politicians, then ohh what a different country I would be living in today. GOD bless Australia, the land of the free.

[@BRITANNIAProductions]

I think that either this or the old version of Advance Australia Fair should be the national anthem. God Bless Australia, from Britain 🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@waynewhite2323]

Wipes away tear!

[@jackohagan159]

It's very moving isn't it Wayne.

[@1crankyvet]

Couldn't agree more. It still should be!

[@aussiecoffeebean]

My national anthem of choice. God Bless you Mr Jack O'Hagan!

[@alexandermacnaughton5841]

THE ONLY REAON THAT THIS WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE PUBLIC WAS BECAUSE THE PM AT THE TIME HAD A FATHER WHO WAS A MINISER AND HE THE PM DID NOT WANT GOD IN IT!

[@pilgrimmum]

who was that ?

[@foxiflakes8245]

God bless Australia,USA loves you guys

[@paulbeames8734]

I voted for this one back in the referendum. Love it over the crap we have now. would rather have stayed with God Save The Queen than Advance crap!

[@australian6983]

@@paulbeames8734 they changed the lyrics from the original Advance Australia too Paul unfortunately

[@sircoloniser5454]

God bless Australia from the mother country

[@australian6983]

Based, keep it up fellow coloniser

[@dawvidben-huir8101]

I still have my red 33rpm but the size of a 45, and the rest of my " Young Ampol " and other things that I have in my restored 1973 HQ 350 Monaro 4speed..

[@jackohagan159]

That red floppy 45 size 33rpm is probably a real collector's item now David. I've still got one too. I remember the family driving into the station to get a few - we were so excited for our grandfather, Jack O’Hagan. It looked like it might become the national song/anthem for a while but, sadly, didn't get through to the final competition.

[@dawvidben-huir8101]

@@jackohagan159 Sorry for the late reply, I had to tell you that when I bought mine it had the red disc, my twin brother ruined my colouring book so my father bought me a replacement and it had a black disc🙄 so I kept them both...🙏🕎🌎🌍🌏✝️🪔

[@massoud999]

Two reasons I love Australia: A lovely people and my first girlfriend (may she rest in peace) was Australian. Be blessed good people.

[@jaifletcher2969]

Love it so much

[@celticcook3950]

Lyrics for those who wish to singalong: Here in this God given land of ours, Australia This proud possession, our own piece of earth That was built by our fathers, who pioneered our heritage, Here in Australia, the land of our birth. God bless Australia, Our land Australia, Home of the ANZAC, the strong and the free It’s our homeland, our own land, To cherish for eternity, God bless Australia, The land of the free. Here in Australia, we treasure love and liberty, Our way of life, all for one, one for all We’re a peace loving race, but should danger ever threaten us, Let the world know we will answer the call God bless Australia, Our land Australia, Home of the ANZAC, the strong and the free It’s our homeland, our own land, To cherish for eternity, God bless Australia, The land of the free.

[@user-xr7wj2cw1z]

30 years ago, but my school would sing this at school mass.

[@revinhatol]

Here in this God given land of ours, Australia This proud possession, our own piece of earth That was built by our fathers, who pioneered our heritage, Here in Australia, the land of our birth. REFRAIN God bless Australia, Our land Australia, Home of defenders, the strong and the free It's our homeland, our own land, To cherish for eternity, God bless Australia, The land of the free. Here in Australia, we treasure love and liberty, Our way of life, all for one, one for all We're a peace loving race, but should danger ever threaten us, Let the world know we will answer the call REFRAIN

[@LordsWatchman]

As an immigrant who was born in Samoa, and migrated here to Australia via an NZ passport as an 8 year old boy in 1986, I proudly call Australia home. I thank God for our nation, and for the founding forefathers which built this nation. What a blessing if this were to become the national anthem, but we know that those God hating devils on the left in parliament would never allow any song that has God or any Christian reference in the lyrics to be allowed. God bless Australia, the land of the free... but for how long?

[@gasmaskerhub2075]

Not long. Just wait, the way everything's going we'll be Sharia Australia unless we take a stand against the opposition.

[@Rockcroc2000Rm1wE3erWmNfkL]

To hear someone else talking about the same thing I'm seeing, what, with these Godless fools in the left and all. Glad someone else agrees.

[@MsMarple77]

Happy Australia 🇦🇺 Day! This should be our anthem!

[@soksam5639]

God bless Australia

[@donnabootes7272]

Thank you for sharing this it's just beautiful 😭❤🙏🏾

[@jackohagan159]

Written in a very different time. Jack O'Hagan was my grandfather and he put his heart and soul into it. I am glad you like it. Thank you for your kind words.

[@donnabootes7272]

@@jackohagan159 yes it sertenly was a different time such good times such a beautiful song it brought tears to my eyes very touching you must be proud of your grandfather blessings to you and your family

[@jackohagan159]

@@donnabootes7272 Thank you Donna. I am almost finished Jack's biography - if you want to know more visit www.jackohagan.com.au.

[@donnabootes7272]

@@jackohagan159 thank you i will 😊

[@Edgar-xh8iu]

@@jackohagan159 it’s an amazing song. Shame it isn’t our anthem! You should be very proud! Where abouts in Australia are you from?

[@s.e.wagger3888]

RIP Hendo. You were a legend!!!

[@australia3999]

In this vast sacred land of ours, We call Australia Blessed by our land and seas, Far and wide, Built by our fathers whom, Built these very lands, We call Australia, The land of the free, We call Australia, Our land Australia, Home of the ANZAC, The strong and the free, Its our own land our homeland, To cherish apon eternity, We call Australia the land of the free, Here in this land of ours, Australia, Our proud traditions, Blessed by our southern cross, We're a peace loving race, BUT when allies are in daring need, LET THE WORLD KNOW WE WILL ANSWER THE CALL! We call Australia, Our land Australia, Home of the ANZAC, The strong and the free, Its our own land our homeland, To Cherish apon eternity, We call Australia the land of the free, We call Australia, Our land Australia, Home of the ANZAC, The strong and the free, Its our own land our homeland, To Cherish apon eternity, We call Australia the land of the free,

[@tacky4237]

Until God remakes the Earth, we will not see nation like this again.

[@clayauslewis4236]

Great video. Great footage....thanks Ampol.

[@DavidPola1961]

That record was in the jolly Swagman bag the see through red one we got from Ampol servos back in 1968

[@jackohagan159]

Yes, I have one of those - they're rare these days I expect. It has Waltzing Matilda on the other side. What is the Jolly Swagman bag? Was that the restaurant?

[@DavidPola1961]

@@jackohagan159 The 45 record was in the bag with other material I was only 6 yr old at the time and remember getting it from the old Ampol service station

[@jackohagan159]

@@DavidPola1961 It was a pretty big deal at the time David - I remember pulling into the station to get copies too.We were so excited - Jack was my grandfather. If you want to find out more about him check out www.jackohagan.com.au. Biography coming out this year.

[@DavidPola1961]

@@jackohagan159 Wow how good is that

[@rnhatsofficial04]

Its heart breaking Patriotic song from Bangladesh.

[@dmrowell1]

There's another version of this on KZbin too. It has the same audio, but cleaned up, and some updated video. Both are wonderful, you should see them both. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5OZaIxsaJ2lfqs

[@prasadnilugal4691]

God bless Australia 🦘

[@silverzzz6964]

Perfect, nearly 500 likes and no dislikes

[@anthonylingwood1623]

shoud be our National amphon

[@solarlaw887]

Made as Waltzing Matilda was interpreted as 'too working class'. It's a song that's clearly made to appease the Menzies-era patriot.

[@jackohagan159]

Actually, it was written to the melody of 'Waltzing Matilda' because it was a melody and that everyone knew - already an Australian 'anthem'. Jack O’Hagan knew it was a fine piece of music, perfectly suited to his national song, and that if people knew the melody they could easily embrace new words - similar to football club songs that are written to melodies of songs everyone already knows. He felt the words of 'Waltzing Matilda' did not have the gravitas for a national song that he hoped would be played all over the world - what other countries would know what a jumbuck or billabong was? Most Australians didn't know. Jack was patriotic, religious and of the Menzies era but it was a very heartfelt contribution. I know that because Jack was my grandfather. They were very different times - not much immigration, a different type of community and little or no recognition of our First Nations people. It was not selected for the final Australian anthem competition because the powers that be wanted to avoid 'God' and, I believe, because it was the only song entered that was under copyright - an expensive option for an anthem.

[@solarlaw887]

@@jackohagan159 im not trying to undermine the contribution, but the selection and promotion of this song by such a large corporation at quite an expense does raise questions about motivation and intentions. It might not have been written directly for that purpose, but ampols intentions must be to undermine working class music, there's little other explanation I can think of.

[@VaticanRoblox]

Why didn’t people vote this as the anthem at the referendum? This is a much better national anthem then Advance Australia Fair

[@jackohagan159]

Unfortunately, it didn't get to the final vote - it was the only possible contender still under copyright. 'Waltzing Matilda' was put to the final vote but not 'God Bless Australia'. I don't think they wanted "God' to feature in our national anthem.

[@fabiolamashita4341]

Can you put the lyrics please

[@rismaburns8022]

What year do you make that song

[@jackohagan159]

Hi Ali, It was originally recorded in 1967.

[@davidlee-michaels9430]

Plebs: "wE aRe AuStraLiAn sHoULd Be oUr aNthEm"

[@jackohagan159]

As a matter of fact, I think 'We Are Australian' is more appropriate for this time in our history, it's definitely a great Australian national song and more inclusive, but there is no need to call people 'plebs' because they think differently from you.

[@CaptainNoch]

It sucks how secularism caused a great song like this to be disqualified for being the National Anthem.

[@CaptainNoch]

@@nolimitarmani Should ask yourself the same question. What are the Chinese doing in the US? Dumb question ain't it?

[@ivandinsmore6217]

@@nolimitarmani What are the Americans doing in New York? It belongs to the Lenape people.

[@trill4907]

Right now Australia is suffering from drug addicted mental illness disease but we will pull through...the 67% of us who don't have the disease will make sure if it