Islay - Queen Victoria's Dog - Sydney, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member paulspaper
S 33° 52.362 E 151° 12.408
56H E 334144 N 6250511
Quick Description: Bronze sculpture of Queen Victoria's favourite dog "Islay".
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 10/24/2008 2:25:50 PM
Waymark Code: WM5134
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Min Dawg
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Long Description:
This statue represents Victoria's favorite dog. Islay, along with a statue of Queen Victoria, stand outside the beautiful and historic Queen Victoria Building in Sydney.

This is a talking dog statue. Islay is mounted on a wishing well. It’s a sandstone circle with a bronze cage on top and a bronze terrier in front. Then a familiar voice booms out: “Hello, my name is Islay. I was once the companion of the great Queen Victoria. Because of the many good deeds I have done for deaf and blind children, I have been given the power of speech.” Visitors are asked to donate coins to help deaf and blind children.

Breed: Skye terrier

Date Built: 1987/01/01
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