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The supporters, <I>Himantopus himantopus leucocephalus</I>, commonly known as the pied stilt, are wader river birds found in the district. | The supporters, <I>Himantopus himantopus leucocephalus</I>, commonly known as the pied stilt, are wader river birds found in the district. | ||
The motto - Fides Probata Coronat - is that used by the Portreeve and Burgessess of Ashburton, Devon, United Kingdom and appears to have been in use since the granting of the St. Lawrence's Charter issued in 1314 that, amongst other things, founded the forerunner of the Ashburton Grammar School. Although difficult of translation, its general meaning is - Faith Confirms What Has Been Proved Good and True - or - Faith Crowns True Actions. | The motto - Fides Probata Coronat - is that used by the Portreeve and Burgessess of Ashburton, Devon, United Kingdom and appears to have been in use since the granting of the St. Lawrence's Charter issued in 1314 that, amongst other things, founded the forerunner of the Ashburton Grammar School. Although difficult of translation, its general meaning is - Faith Confirms What Has Been Proved Good and True - or - Faith Crowns True Actions.'''[[Literature]]''': | ||
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{{media}} Information obtained from Lawrence Jones | {{media}} Information obtained from Lawrence Jones | ||