Tag: Statue
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Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Statue
Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Statue Not far from the Gunnedah Water Tower Museum and located in a small park the Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Statue acknowledges this famous Australian Poet’s connection to the Gunnedah district. Dorothea is shown as a young woman sitting side-saddle on her horse, and gazing into the distance. Dorothea Mackellar Known for her… Read more
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Les Darcy Monument Australian Boxer
Australian Boxer Les Darcy Monument Dedicated in August 2000, the Les Darcy Monument celebrates the achievements of one of Australia’s greatest boxers. Set back from the New England Highway in a grassy park in front of the East Maitland Bowling Club, the statue can be easy to miss. The statue stands on a marble platform,… Read more
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Newcastle Hunter Valley New South Wales
Newcastle Only 160 km north of Sydney is Newcastle, Australia’s seventh largest city. Located in the heart of the Hunter Region it i has beautiful beaches and a stunning coastline. There are some amazing beaches within an hour’s drive of Newcastle and Port Stephens as well as some world-class wineries in the Hunter Valley. A… Read more