This large tapestry of the NSW Coat of Arms is near the lifts that take you to the members offices in the new building at Parliament House.
The NSW Coat of Arms was granted by King Edward VII in Oct 1906. It features a shield containing the badge of NSW together with wheat and sheep symbols on a blue background. The shield is supported by a lion, representing England, and a kangaroo, representing Australia. The crest is a rising sun, representative of a newly rising country. The Latin motto means "Newly risen, how bright thou shinest", as shown by the rising sun. It also refers to the State's continuing progress and development.
4 comments:
State Parliament, you mean? I have not been into that building for a couple of years now. Must rectify that soon.
It's a beauty.
Is there a photo of you and Barry O'Farrell coming up soon?
Impressive tapestry Ann, wonder if it's hand stitched.
Post a Comment