Grafton - First City on the North Coast - Our unique Heritage.

Grafton is a city situated on the Clarence River in Northern New South Wales, and is about 80 km inland, from the mouth of the river. The first settlers arrived here in 1838 to cut timber from the banks of the river. Soon afterwards pastoralists arrived and took up large Runs or Stations along the river and the surrounding area. The city has grown from strength to strength over the years, and in 2009 we are celebrating the Sesqui-centenary, or 150th year of Local Government.

Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
The Dukedom of Grafton .................................................................. 3
The Grafton City Coat of Arms ......................................................... 11
The City of Grafton Flag ................................................................... 20
The Grafton City Seal ........................................................................ 22
The Naming of Grafton Streets .......................................................... 23
William Wedge Darke ........................................................................ 25