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The eight pointed star in both Shield and Crest is a tribute to Colonel William Light, the planner of the City, and the coronet in the Crest alluded to the Queen after whom the City was named. | The eight pointed star in both Shield and Crest is a tribute to Colonel William Light, the planner of the City, and the coronet in the Crest alluded to the Queen after whom the City was named. | ||
The supporting red kangaroo, like the City of Adelaide's, derives from 'Tandanya' ('the place of the red kangaroo'), the aboriginal name for the site of the City. The lion shows the City's link with Britain, and the link collars and keys on both Supporters indicate strength and security. | The supporting red kangaroo, like the City of Adelaide's, derives from 'Tandanya' ('the place of the red kangaroo'), the aboriginal name for the site of the City. The lion shows the City's link with Britain, and the link collars and keys on both Supporters indicate strength and security.'''[[Literature]]''': | ||
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{{media}} Low, 1971 | {{media}} Low, 1971 |