How was Brisbane's first floral emblem selected?

Brisbane Coast of Arms, and poinsettia flowers, the floral emblem of Brisbane from 1932. 1925 - Brisbane City Council was established.

1930 - Horticultural Society of Queensland nominations received for suitable flowering plants to best represent Brisbane.

March 1930 - Shortlist was offered for a ballot of Brisbane’s citizens through The Brisbane Courier. Principles of selection provided.

April 1930 - Ballot closed with poinsettia (1294 votes) over the bougainvillea (1275 votes).

June 1930 - Red poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) was formally adopted as the floral symbol of Brisbane at a ceremony at City Hall. Brisbane was the first city in Australia to have its own floral emblem.


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