Sydney (Australia)

Last modified: 2005-06-17 by jonathan dixon
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by John Vaughan, 6 Jan 2005

• Greater Sydney Ensign
• 1830s Sydney Flag
• City of Sydney
• City of Blacktown
• City of Botany Bay
• City of Canterbury
• City of Hurstville
• City of South Sydney
• Sutherland Shire
• City of Willoughby
• Sydney Waterways

See also:

• Australia
• New South Wales

Greater Sydney Ensign

The design reflects the great history and heritage of Sydney and features the naval cross of St. George emblazoned with the stars of the Southern Cross as depicted on the official emblem of New South Wales. The crest of the city of Sydney with its golden anchor, crown and star, alludes to Sydney as a great sea port.

The six pointed star "Sirius" (the guiding star of the Dog Star constellation) reminds us of the flagship of the First Fleet, HMS Sirius. The fully rigged sailing vessel in the first canton, HM Bark Endeavour, pays further tribute to Sydney as a major mercantile and naval port. It represents all forms of shipping and boating from the time of Aboriginal canoes. The civic crown indicates the status of a great city and reminds us of the achievements of Captain James Cook RN, who explored Australia's eastern coast and named the whole region New South Wales, initially including the areas now known as Q