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The mural commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Australian film "Smiley" and its connection to Augathella.
Smiley tells the story of a young Australian boy who is determined to buy a bicycle for four pounds. Along the way he gets into many misadventures. It was based on the 1945 novel of the same name by Moore Raymond who also co-wrote the film with Anthony Kimmins. Their screenplay received a Best British Screenplay nomination at the BAFTA awards
Location
| Address: | Main Street, Augathella Mens Shed, Augathella, 4477 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -25.795797 Long: 146.583282 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Mural |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1958 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2008 |
| Designer: | F. J. Rowland Wregg & Augathella residents |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | June-2008 |
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Plaque :
Augathella - home of `Smiley`
2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the classic Australian movie `Smiley`.
The `Smiley` stories were written about a boy growing up in Augathella. Auther Moore (Neville) Ramond, son of the local teacher, wrote the stories about his childhood friend Didy `Smiley` Creevey.
There are many local references in the film, and the theme song was top of the hit parade on the wireless.
Didy `Smiley` Creevey passed away in 1972.
Locals remember 'Chips` Rafferty as young shearer on Nive Downs Station.
