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The Cooktown Orchid (Vappodes phalaenopsis), was the official floral emblem of Queensland since 19 November 1959. [4] In November 1960, Anigozanthos manglesii was adopted as the floral emblem of Western Australia in a proclamation made by then Premier of Western Australia David Brand, to promote tourist interest in the State's wildflowers. He ...
Australian Aboriginal flag: Australian Aboriginal Flag: 14 July 1995 [3] [4] Indigenous flag Torres Strait Islander flag: 14 July 1995 [5] National anthem: Advance Australia Fair "Advance Australia Fair" 19 April 1984 [6] Royal anthem: God Save the King "God Save the King" 19 April 1984 [7] National colours: Green and gold 19 April 1984 [8 ...
Floral Bird Animal Motto Colours Fossil Tartan Main article Australian Capital Territory: Coat of arms of Canberra [Note 2] Royal bluebell: Gang-gang cockatoo: Brush-tailed rock-wallaby: For the King, the Law and the People: Blue and gold Batocara mitchelli' [8] City of Canberra tartan [Note 3]
It depicts a shield, containing symbols of Australia's six states, and is held up by native Australian animals, the kangaroo and the emu. [3] The seven-pointed Commonwealth Star surmounting the crest also represents the states and territories, while golden wattle, the national floral emblem, appears below the shield. [3]
The kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos manglesii) flower is the official floral emblem of Western Australia, adopted in 1960, and together with the black and gold torse framing the Crown indicates the honour bestowed upon the state by the grant of arms, and emphasises the sovereignty and independence of Western Australia.
The Cooktown orchid became known as Queensland's floral emblem in 1959, during celebrations to mark the state's centenary. [9] [10] In 1968 the Cooktown orchid was featured on an Australian postage stamp. [11]
Although the national floral emblem of Australia is a particular species, named the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha), any acacia can be worn to celebrate the day. The day was originally intended to promote patriotism for the new nation of Australia: "Wattle Days emerged to prominence in Australia in the early years of the federated nation.
Personal flag of the governor of Western Australia: 12 April 1988 State floral emblem Red and green kangaroo paw Anigozanthos manglesii: Red and green kangaroo paw: 9 November 1960 State bird emblem Black swan Cygnus atratus: Black swan: 25 July 1973 State animal emblem Numbat Myrmecobius fasciatus: Numbat: 25 July 1973 State fossil emblem Gogo ...