Sir Joseph John Talbot Hobbs—Perth, Australia.
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S 31° 57.499 E 115° 51.422
50J E 391988 N 6463613
Quick Description: A statue commemorating the life of a prominent West Australian.
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 2/8/2010 9:54:11 AM
Waymark Code: WM86QG
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Long Description:Sir Joseph Hobbs (1864 - 1938) lead a distinguished career in World
War One, and subsequently a distinguished career as an architect in
Perth, and and as prominent, public spirited citizen.
The statue of Hobbs is located on the Swan River foreshore, near
the intersection of Barrick St and River Side Drv. The statue
consists of Hobb's torso, resting on a plinth. In total ~6m high.
It is constructed of bronze and brown standstone, and was unveiled
in 1940. There is very little biographical information on the
statue itself. The statue is somewhat obscured by surrounding palm
trees.
Biography:
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