City of Adelaide Coat of Arms - Albert Bridge, Adelaide
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bucketeer
S 34° 54.835 E 138° 36.263
54H E 281145 N 6133884
Each bollard on this beautiful old cast iron bridge has the coat of arms cast into it
Waymark Code: WMGDXM
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 02/20/2013
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Granted by the Heralds College on April 20, 1929, the Arms symbolise many of the early characteristics of Adelaide.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town
Full name of the bearer: City of Adelaide
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Albert Bridge
Material / Design: Cast metal
Blazon (heraldic description):
The Arms consist of a blue shield with a gold cross, on which is surmounted a red cross.
In the top left corner—known as the first quarter—is a three masted ship in full sail. The ship represents the importance of commerce to the City and is a reminder of the form of transport of the early settlers from Great Britain to South Australia, and of any return voyage, as well as being the mail link between the two countries.
The top right corner—the second quarter—shows a golden fleece, representing the sheep farming interest and the wool trade.
In the lower left corner—the third quarter—a bull’s head represents the cattle interests.
And the golden wheat sheaf in full ear in the lower right corner—the forth quarter—represents the extensive agricultural interests.
Above the shield is a golden mural crown; this derives from the crown or garland given to the soldier in early Roman times who was the first to scale the wall of a besieged town.
The crest of the Corporation is above the mural crown. It is a right arm holding miner’s pick, representing another of the industries of the early years which contributed so much to the wealth of South Australia and Adelaide. The arm is resting on a wreath of the colors of the City—blue and gold.
On each side of the shield are the supporters which guard and uphold the shield. The lion represents the English origin of the settlers who established South Australia and the kangaroo represents the country they helped to build.
Each part stands on a grassy green field of rising ground and the base is the Latin motto "Ut Prosint Omnibus Conjuncti" which can be translated as "united for the common good."
Address:
Albert Bridge
Frome Road
Adelaide SA
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): Not listed
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