Fair Western Land

Fair Western Land by Malcolm Donald

Words by Malcolm Donald; music by Haydn K. Hardwick.

Western Australia's Centenary Song.

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"FAIR WESTERN LAND."

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VERSE I. Fair Western Land, one hundred years    Have called thee to this hour. Thy star of Glory now appears    In glowing grace and power. On every hand we steadfast stand—    A prayer we humbly pray For the Vision of To-morrow    In the Splendour of to-day Refrain :— Fair western land—still steadfast stand    That we of thine may pray To-morrow's vision may not dim    The splendour of To-day VERSE II. Dear Western land, one hundred years    Have run their measured span. Bright jewel of twin hemispheres    Firm set by might of man. Thy people follow in the train    Of those who led the way, And conquered terror, toil and pain    One hundred years to-day Refrain :—Fair Western Land, etc. VERSE III. Fair Western Land: on this great day    All pretty grief and care, The turgid tide of routine grey    Ebbs from us unaware. Fair western Land, a dauntless band    We throng the Forward Way. Our treasure trove from those who strove    One hundred years to-day Refrain :—Fair Western Land, etc.

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