Tank Stream Fountain - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
S 33° 51.691 E 151° 12.525
56H E 334303 N 6251754
"Tank Stream Fountain" is located on Herald Square, Circular Quay, Sydney.
Waymark Code: WMN3VB
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 12/21/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 18

"Tank Stream Fountain" commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first publication of the Sydney Herald newspaper. Designed by Stephen Walker, this four-part bronze fountain near Circular Quay incorporates dozens of sculptures of native Australian animals including frogs, snakes, goannas, echidnas, crabs, birds and tortoises.

The inscription on the plaque reads:

HERALD SQUARE

The Tank Stream Fountain And The Landscaping Of This Square Were Donated To The City of Sydney For The Pleasure And Enjoyment Of Citizens And Visitors By John Fairfax And Sons Limited Proprietors Of The Sydney Morning Herald To Commemorate The 150th Anniversary
Of The First Publication Of The Sydney Herald On April 18, 1831.

The Right Hon. The Lord Mayor Of Sydney Alderman Douglas W. Sutherland A.M., Accepted The Gift On Behalf Of Citizens On April 16, 1981.

J.O. Fairfax LP Carter, O.B.E.
Chairman Town Clerk
John Fairfax Limited

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Tank Stream Fountain

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Stephen Walker

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1981

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Herald Square

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