The unofficial history of Australia's national day since the first contentious one, thereby offering 237 other reasons for a day off. 'The nation is grateful. This is an indispensable book. It will grace the bookshelves of any trivia lover and also people who want to deep dive into the true nature of this country' David Marr Like it or not, 26 January in Australia has become a significant day of both celebration and mourning. Most countries, if not all, have a national day. Reasons to celebrate ...