Trove shows that the Hymn of the Commonwealth, with words written by John Farrell, was sung at the official inauguration ceremony in January 1901 when the Colonies collectively became states of the Commonwealth of Australia.  John Farrell is the Great-Great Grandfather of Dan O’Brien, who interviewed Don Campbell. Steve Openshaw and the SingAustralia Gordon Choir sang the hymn … Continue reading Steve Openshaw: SingAustralia Gordon and The Hymn of the Commonwealth