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The arms of Australia's capital were granted on November 7, 1928. | The arms of Australia's capital were granted on November 7, 1928. | ||
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 | 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 portcullis or gate above the arms are the link to the arms of [[Westminster]] in England, seat of the British parliament. Behind the porticullis is a gum tree, which represents growth and progress of the city. | The portcullis or gate above the arms are the link to the arms of [[Westminster]] in England, seat of the British parliament. Behind the porticullis is a gum tree, which represents growth and progress of the city. | ||