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City of Penrith (NSW, Australia)

image located by Valentin Poposki, 26 May 2024

Description of the flag
Crest

See also:

Description of the Flag

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

Crest

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

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