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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The picks and shovels symbolise the historical significance of mining to the region. The | The picks and shovels symbolise the historical significance of mining to the region. The bales of wool symbolisecommerce and industry. The sugar cane refers to agriculture. | ||
The foliage depicts the region’s diverse range of flora, the wavy bar symbolises the city’s close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef. | |||
The sun refers to the tropics | |||
Previously the city used arms from about 1899 to 1995. These arms were quartered and showed the same elements as in the lower part of the current arms: sugar cane; bales representing commerce; pick & shovel for gold mining; and ingots of base metals. See the use of the arms below on some [[crested china]]. | Previously the city used arms from about 1899 to 1995. These arms were quartered and showed the same elements as in the lower part of the current arms: sugar cane; bales representing commerce; pick & shovel for gold mining; and ingots of base metals. See the use of the arms below on some [[crested china]]. | ||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Literature]] : Image obtained from Derek Howard | [[Literature]] : Image obtained from Derek Howard; https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/region/city-symbols | ||
[[Category:Australian municipalities]] | [[Category:Australian municipalities]] | ||
[[Category:Queensland]] | [[Category:Queensland]] | ||