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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). | ||