About the Dalby Town Council

ABOUT COUNCIL

OUR VISION FOR DALBY

Dalby will be a leading regional centre, valued by our community, enjoyed for our lifestyle and renowned for our business and industry.

OUR VISION FOR DALBY TOWN COUNCIL

Working together for a better Dalby

OUR MISSION

We will work in partnership with our community to enhance the quality lifestyle enjoyed now and in the future.

We will achieve this through:

THE DALBY COAT OF ARMS

In December 1983, the Council received its official Coat of Arms. The basic colours of the Coat of Arms are blue and gold and black. The central and most significant element of the Armorial Bearings is the shield, which is divided into three sections. The top section is blue, and represents the sky. The centre is gold, and represents wheat. The bottom portion is black, representing the rich black soils of the Dalby region. The line dividing the gold and blue sections is wavy, thus depicting the Bunya Mountains. The line dividing the gold and the black on the central cogwheel, recognises the industry of the district, half wheat and half soil, and emphasises the close relationship between machinery, working the soil, and the harvesting of the crop.

The Crest depicts a Mural Crown, the long-standing symbol of municipalities, above which are ears of golden wheat.

The supports on either side represent the area's saleyards industry, 'Dexter', a Merino ram, and ‘Sinister’, a Hereford bull, each standing on a spray of Silky Oak (Gravellea Robusta). Both animals have golden horns, which depict their economic value to the community. The base upon which the supporters rest is called the 'Compartment', and is ornamented with the floral emblem of Dalby (Gravellea Robusta).

The Pennant carries the Seal of Dalby, the Cog and Wheel, and the motto: Respice, Aspice, Prospice.

The logo uses a single line that begins by forming a three leafed plant in the background and finishes with forming the letter "d".

The fresh, relaxed, smooth-flowing look is representative of the Dalby lifestyle. The three leafed plant is a reflection of our rural surroundings, context and background. It is a symbol for the new growth, potential and productivity Dalby displays, particularly in the service, retail and manufacturing industries.

The logo, created from a single line is like a path. The path goes from strong colour to light, fading into the distance - an unbroken link to our past and the foundation for the new. This line also signifies our unity and sense of community whereas the variegated colours proclaim our diversity. The path forms a crossroads which places Dalby in the centre of the district, as its heart.

LOCATION OF COUNCIL OFFICE
Dalby Town Council
Cultural and Administration Centre
107 Drayton Street DALBY Qld 4405