In Roman mythology, the god of agriculture, identified by the Romans with the Greek god Kronos. His period of rule was the ancient Golden Age, when he introduced social order and the arts of civilization. Saturn was dethroned by his sons Jupiter, Neptune, and Dis. At the Saturnalia, his festival in December, gifts were exchanged, and slaves were briefly treated as their masters' equals.
The Union Jack marks Australia's historical links with Britain. The Southern Cross helped guide early European navigators to the continent. Effective date: 15 April 1954.