Tag: Statue
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Commonwealth Park Canberra
Commonwealth Park Canberra Located in the centre of Canberra, Commonwealth Park is full of walking tracks, memorials and sculptures. With Lake Burley Griffin as a backdrop, it’s an excellent place for a relaxing stroll, picnic or simply sit and admire the views. Car parks within the park make access easy, but if you want to Read more
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Gunnedah New South Wales
Gunnedah New South Wales Town History Located on the north west slopes of New South Wales, Gunnedah has a long history of habitation by the Kamilaroi people. The town’s name means Place of White Stones in the Kamilaroi language. Within 45 years Colonial settlers arrived in the area in 1833, taking advantage of the Patrick Read more
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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