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The sculpture commemorates Italian migration to Australia, and migrants from other countries who settled in Australia as well.
Note : As at 16-June-2017 we have been informed that this monument has been relocated. We do not know where it has been relocated to.
Location
Address: | 525 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.818223 Long: 144.957685 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Artist: | Michael Meszaros |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 16th December, 2008 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThe Reuniting Family
This art piece was commissioned by the Grollo - Ruzzene Foundation to commemorate Italian Immigration and all migrants, to Australia.
Sculptured by Michael Meszaros, who captured the moment of the reuniting family.
Unveiled by the The Honourable Sir James Gobbo, AC, CVO. Former Governor of Vic, who came from a migrant family
16th December 2008
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au