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The black swan in the crest is intended to represent biological science, and the wing, with its conventional representation of the nucleus of an Atom, physical science. This black swan, is not only an Australian bird but, as such, is the dexter supporter to the arms of the city of [[Canberra]]. | The black swan in the crest is intended to represent biological science, and the wing, with its conventional representation of the nucleus of an Atom, physical science. This black swan, is not only an Australian bird but, as such, is the dexter supporter to the arms of the city of [[Canberra]]. | ||
The Academy's dexter supporter is that of the Australian Arms; its sinister supporter is taken, with their permission, from those of the Royal Society, because of the close relation of the two bodies, and the fact that Fellows of the Royal Society resident in Australia took the first steps to establish the Academy. | The Academy's dexter supporter is that of the Australian Arms; its sinister supporter is taken, with their permission, from those of the Royal Society, because of the close relation of the two bodies, and the fact that Fellows of the Royal Society resident in Australia took the first steps to establish the Academy.'''[[Literature]]''': | ||
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{{media}} Low, 1971 | {{media}} Low, 1971 |
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