# floralemblem anbg50

The adoption of Wattle as the national flower was first confirmed when it was introduced to the design of the Commonwealth coat of arms in 1912 on the recommendation of the Right Honorable Andrew Fisher, who was then Prime Minister.

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Hello Spring! We hope you enjoy this beautiful wattle sketch (c 1803-1806) by John William Lewin. The talented painter and naturalist carved out a career from humble insect collector to Australia's first professional artist.

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