Australian J.M. Dempster Ltd silver plated salver, (Sydney) with 'Australia Day Honour to the Brave 30th July 1915 ' engraving recognizing the first Australia Day, 25.5 cm diameter. The first Australia Day was a response to Australia's involvement in World War One. The idea of a national day for raise funds to support wounded troops came from the mother of four servicemen. The agreed date was July 30 and the day would be called Australia Day.