The Great Australian Clock - Sydney, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member paulspaper
S 33° 52.308 E 151° 12.420
56H E 334161 N 6250611
Beautiful clock hanging from the ceiling in the historic Queen Victoria Building.
Waymark Code: WM512W
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 10/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 46
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The Great Australian Clock, designed and made by Chris Cook, weighs four tonnes and stands ten metres tall. It includes 33 scenes from Australian history, seen from both Aboriginal and European perspectives. An Aboriginal hunter circles the exterior of the clock continuously, representing the never-ending passage of time.
Status: Working

Display: Mounted

Year built: 07/21/1898

Web link to additional info: Not listed
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