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North Burnaby, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Badge
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 522
Arms of Peter James Dickinson-StarkeyBlazonPer chevron Argent and Azure in chief two koala faces and in base a eucalyptus tree eradicated counterchanged; SymbolismThe colours blue and white are those favoured by Mr. Dickinson-Starkey. The eucalyptus tree symbolizes his roots in Australia, his love of gardening and, as a “tree of life”, his fascination for genealogy and family history studies. The tree and the two koala faces refer to his Australian homeland and to his two brothers, again celebrating the importance of family. The chevron division of the shield is a symbol of the mountains of British Columbia, his adopted home and the scene of his major community contribution. |
CrestBlazonA demi cat Azure holding a coronet of maple and eucalyptus leaves Argent; SymbolismThe cat is Mr. Dickinson-Starkey’s favourite animal. The coronet of maple and eucalyptus leaves represents his deep interest in and support for the constitutional monarchy in Australia and Canada. |
MottoBlazonSERVICE INTEGRITY COMMUNITY; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of Peter James Dickinson-StarkeyBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Peter James Dickinson-StarkeyBlazonA koala face Argent wearing a coronet of maple leaves Gules and eucalyptus leaves Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 431 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |