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![[City of Penrith]](../images/a/au-nspnr.jpg)
image located by Valentin Poposki, 26 May 2024
See also:
The flag of the City of Penrith is light blue with the city council crest on
it:
https://westernweekender.com.au
https://gwahs.net.au/news/health-plan-for-penrith
Valentin Poposki, 26 May 2024
![[City of Penrith]](../images/a/au-nspnr).gif)
image located by Valentin Poposki, 26 May 2024
Crest of the city
council:
https://penrithhistory.com/local-government/penrith-city-council-crest-and-brand/
History of the Crest
Although Penrith Council was formed in 1871,
recent research undertaken by Penrith City Library staff has found no evidence
of a crest being used on Council documents until after the amalgamation of
councils in 1949. In July 1952, Angus & Coote approached Penrith Council with an
offer to design and manufacture a mayoral chain. Council resolved to obtain
quotes for the job and in August 1952, Angus & Coote forwarded three designs for
a Mayoral chain. During a council meeting held to discuss the designs, it was
decided that a crest or seal based on the submitted designs should also be
commissioned. In December 1952 Council allocated £100 for the manufacture of the
chain and in January 1953, approval was given for the chain to be purchased that
year. The design adopted for the crest was first used on Council letterheads by
September 1953.
Penrith City Council’s crest combines English and
Australian motifs. The fox symbolises a connection with England while the other
elements symbolise Penrith’s long history and heritage. Figures on the left and
right hand of the shield represent the early occupants of the area, an
Aboriginal and a farmer. The bridge on the shield represents the Victoria
Bridge, an important transportation link in the area. Branches under the shield
depict wattle which flowers profusely in the Penrith district. The sheep, fish
and Cornucopia (Symbol of Plenty) symbolise Penrith’s early agricultural days.
The wheel of industry depicts the rapid progress of secondary industry in the
Penrith district.
Colours used in the Crest include:
Dark Brown
–Background of the Council of the City of Penrith
Light Brown –Background of
sheep, unstriped parts of banner under fox.
Light Blue –Background to bridge,
background to ribbon
Dark Blue –Background to fish
Green –Background to
Cornucopia, leaves, some fruit.
Black –Thin borders, bridge, lettering on
ribbon, Aborigine’s beard, handles on spear and hoe.
Valentin Poposki, 26 May 2024