City of Darwin Coat of Arms, Casuarina Swimming Pool - Casuarina, Northern Territory, Australia
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S 12° 22.436 E 130° 53.088
52L E 704924 N 8631374
This Coat of Arms is on the outside wall of Casuarina Swimming Pool in the northern suburbs of Darwin.
Waymark Code: WMHHNZ
Location: Northern Territory, Australia
Date Posted: 07/13/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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The City of Darwin is a large municipal district at the 'Top End' of Australia's Northern Territory. Darwin is the capital city and seat of government for the Northern Territory.

The Coat of Arms is described in Darwin Coat of Arms as follows:

"The arms were granted on December 9, 1959.
The fortress in the upper part of the shield indicates the former importance of Darwin as an army settlement. The sailing ship signifies that the harbour is of great importance to the city. The propellor signifies Darwin's airport. The sun encircled by an annulet is taken from the arms of Charles Darwin.

The crest shows a compass pointing north, indicating that the city is the northernmost city in Australia.

The supporters are an Aboriginal and a European miner, symbolising the original population and the importance of mining in the area.

The City of Darwin Coat of Arms is described in greater detail at Coat of arms of Darwin as follows:

The Coat of arms of Darwin were granted by the Queen on 9 December 1959 - the same year in which Darwin was granted city status.

Shield

•The upper part shield has gateway within the fort which represents the idea of Darwin being the gateway to and from Australia and the masonry on the walls of the fort bears a number of crosses. This signifies the important role the Church had in the development of this city.

•The middle right corner has a sailing ship signifies that an important factor in selecting the site of Darwin was the existence of natural port facilities, and the sailing ship indicates that the year of establishment was prior to the days of steam.

•The middle left corner has old style propeller which indicating Darwin's selection as an airport site early in its life.

•The base of the shield has encircled star, which is from the Arms of Charles Darwin, after whom the city was named.

Crest

Above the shield is the silver helmet with red and white mantling and above the helmet there is silver mural crown, and on crown there is mariner's compass Gules and its northerly point is particularly highlighted. This represents Darwin's position as a northern city.

Supporters

On the left side of the shield there is an Australian Aborigine which representing the early inhabitants of the Darwin area, and on the right side of the shiled a European miner, who depicts an important industry which aided Darwin's growth.

Base

The base of the shield is on a grassy green land.

Motto

A scroll below the arms has a Latin motto 'Progrediamur' which translates as "Let us go forward".

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town

Full name of the bearer: City of Darwin

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
On the front wall of the Casuarina Swimming Pool.

Material / Design: Combination of materials

Blazon (heraldic description):
Shield The Arms consist of a red shield. The upper part shield has gateway within the fort which represents the idea of Darwin being the gateway to and from Australia and the masonry on the walls of the fort bears a number of crosses. This signifies the important role the Church had in the development of this city. The middle right corner has a sailing ship signifies that an important factor in selecting the site of Darwin was the existence of natural port facilities, and the sailing ship indicates that the year of establishment was prior to the days of steam. The middle left corner has old style propeller which indicating Darwin's selection as an airport site early in its life. The base of the shield has encircled star, which is from the Arms of Charles Darwin, after whom the city was named. Crest Above the shield is the silver helmet with red and white mantling and above the helmet there is silver mural crown, and on crown there is mariner's compass Gules and its northerly point is particularly highlighted. This represents Darwin's position as a northern city. Supporters On the left side of the shield there is an Australian Aborigine which representing the early inhabitants of the Darwin area, and on the right side of the shiled a European miner, who depicts an important industry which aided Darwin's growth. Base The base of the shield is on a grassy green land. Motto A scroll below the arms has a Latin motto 'Progrediamur' which translates as "Let us go forward".

Address:
Casuarina Swimming Pool Angelo Street Casuarina Northern Territory, Australia 0810

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