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The statue of Matthew Flinders was commissioned by the Shire of Mornington in 1987 to commemorate Australia's Bicentenary in 1988.
A plaque relating to the sculpture is located on the base of the flagpole in the park.
Location
| Address: | Esplanade & Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington Park, Mornington, 3931 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.215469 Long: 145.034321 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1788 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1988 |
| Designer: | Marc Clark |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 26th January, 1988 |
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Plaque:
Australia
1788 - 1988
Matthew Flinders
Navigator & explorer 1774 -1814
Dedicated by Cr. William Hanson J.P. to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary
26th January, 1988
"The adventurous spirit of Matthew Flinders lives on in the hearts of all Australians"
Project funded by the Australian Bicentennial Authority and the Shire of Mornington
Sculptor: Marc Clark
Plaque:
The Matthew Flinders sculpture was commissioned by the Shire of Mornington in commemoration of the Australia Bicentenary in this Muncipality.
Sculpted by Mark Clark during 1987 and cast in bronze. It is the first significant work of sculpture to enhance the parklands of the Shire of Mornington.
