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State : [[New South Wales]] | State : [[New South Wales]] | ||
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===Official blazon=== | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Bankstown became a city in May 1980, during a visit of Queen Elizabeth. Although now one of the most multicultural regions of Sydney, Bankstown council chose patriotic English symbols for its unofficial arms - the cross of St. George and the gold lion passant guardant (as in the NSW state arms). | Bankstown became a city in May 1980, during a visit of Queen Elizabeth. Although now one of the most multicultural regions of Sydney, Bankstown council chose patriotic English symbols for its unofficial arms - the cross of St. George and the gold lion passant guardant (as in the NSW state arms). | ||