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27-August-2019
27-August-2019

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The lifesize sculpture commemorates 'Banana' who was a large yellow coloured lead bullock in a bullock team.

It is believed Banana died in a gully near the town giving his name to the town and the shire.

Location

Address:Dawson Highway, Banana, 4702
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -24.471183
Long: 150.128602
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Animals

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 26th January, 1985
Front Inscription

In memory of the bullock Banana who died nearby at Banana`s Gully and gave his name to the Town and Shire of Banana.

This plaque donated by Banana Shire Historical Society

26 - 1 - 1985

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au