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{{au}} | {{au}}'''CANBERRA''' | ||
'''CANBERRA''' | |||
State : Capital Territory | State : Capital Territory | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms of Australia's capital were granted on November 7, 1928, the supporters were granted 2 days later. | The arms of Australia's capital were granted on November 7, 1928, the supporters were granted 2 days later. | ||
The castle in the arms has three towers, which signify dignity, importance and grandeur of the city. The sword of justice represents the national authority. The mace symbolises the law making power. The crown shows the role of the sovereign in Australian government. The rose is the rose of York, which commemorates the contribution of the Duke of York in establishing Canberra as the seat of government. | The castle in the arms has three towers, which signify dignity, importance and grandeur of the city. The sword of justice represents the national authority. The mace symbolises the law making power. The crown shows the role of the sovereign in Australian government. The rose is the rose of York, which commemorates the contribution of the Duke of York in establishing Canberra as the seat of government. | ||
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The swans symbolise the Aboriginal and European people. | The swans symbolise the Aboriginal and European people. | ||
{{media}} | {{media}}'''[[Literature]]''': Bruce, J.L. : Flags and emblems of Australia. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, 1996. | ||
[[Literature]] : Bruce, J.L. : Flags and emblems of Australia. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, 1996. | |||
[[Category:Australian municipalities]] | [[Category:Australian municipalities]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1928]] | [[Category:Granted 1928]] | ||