Symbols of Western Australia
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Western Australia is one of Australia's State, and has established several state symbols.
[edit] Official symbols
| Symbol | Image | Adopted | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flag | Flag of Western Australia |
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1953 | |
| Badge | State Badge of Western Australia |
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27 November 1875 | The State Badge was approved by the Colonial Office 1875. |
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Western Australia |
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17 March 1969 | The Coat of Arms was granted by Queen Elizabeth II by Royal Warrant. |
| Colours | Gold and Black | Taken from the State Badge | ||
| Floral | Red and Green Kangaroo Paw Anigozanthos manglesii |
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9 November 1960 | |
| Animal | Numbat Myrmecobius fasciatus |
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25 July 1973 | |
| Bird | Black Swan Cygnus atratus |
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25 July 1973 | |
| Fossil | Gogo Fish Mcnamaraspis kaprios |
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5 December 1995 |
[edit] See also
- National symbols of Australia
- List of Australian states and territories symbols
- Symbols of Australian Capital Territory
- Symbols of New South Wales
- Symbols of Northern Territory
- Symbols of Queensland
- Symbols of South Australia
- Symbols of Tasmania
- Symbols of Victoria
