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16-April-2016
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The sculpture of bullocks and a wagon carrying logs commemorate the pioneer bullock drivers of the district.
Bullock teams and bullockies were common sights in Australia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Bullock teams were used for the transport of heavy goods such as wool, wheat, timber, sugar cane, farm equipment, building supplies etc. and their presence and that of their colourful bullock drivers in the countryside have become part of Australia bush folklore. Bullocks were often favoured over horses as they could pull heavy loads over rough surfaces and were less expensive to maintain.
Location
| Address: | Willow & Ailanthus Streets, Heritage Centre, Killarney, 4393 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.334408 Long: 152.296316 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 31st May, 2014 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MADedicated to the bullocky pioneers of Killarney District
31 - 5 - 2014
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
