Our history

From the beginning of settlement until 1928, local government services for this region were provided by the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission.

Griffith Shire Council was formally constituted in 1928 and was known as Wade Shire Council until the 1st of January 1982. From 1982 to 1987 it was known as Griffith Shire Council and then formally declared a City Council from the 1st of July 1987.

Coat of Arms



The Griffith City Council Coat of Arms conveys a sense of civic order and good administration.

Utilising Walter Burley Griffin's plan of the city, the radial layout of the city is represented in gold on the shield. The central carmine disc carries a castellated building in gold to represent the responsible authority. An open portal stands for democratic and accessible local government. Green areas enclosed by the radial arms represent the surrounding primary industry while the blue border of the shield symbolises irrigation canals which bring prosperity to the district.

Crest

On a helmet is a crest of symbolic leaves (grape) and fruit (oranges) surmounted by a sun and water device. The wreath and mantle of carmine and gold enhance the helmet and crest. The helmet and crest, except for the disc representing water, are rendered in gold.

Supporters

White ibis (threskiornis molucca) rendered in black.

Scroll

Carmine and gold bearing the city motto "consilio et prudentia" (counsel and prudence)

Our local history

For information on the history of our City, please go to our Visit Griffith website

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