Coat of Arms, City of Melbourne, Brass pavement inlay, 1992, Town Hall, Swanston St
Summary
Location: Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston St
Town Heralds: An interpretation of the four emblems of the traditional City of Melbourne crest
The whaling, wool, cattle and maritime industries were all crucial to Melbourne’s early development. To acknowledge the significance of these industries, City of Melbourne staff designed a set of brass pavement inlays that provide a modern interpretation of the symbols on the city’s crest: the whale, cow, sheep and tugboat. The design is simple and bold, enabling each emblem to be easily read by passers-by. The work’s intention is to highlight the role these industries played in the city’s past, as well as the role the latter three continue to play.
