Peter Lalor Bollard - Geelong Waterfront, Victoria, AU
Posted by: ThePacman
S 38° 08.496 E 144° 21.543
55H E 268558 N 5775178
This bollard depicts Irish-born activist Peter Lalor.
Waymark Code: WMNY2T
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/21/2015
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Lalor was most famous for leading the Eureka Rebellion, an uprising by miners against colonial forces and mine authorities in Ballarat in 1854. After the stockade in Ballarat where he was injured, he found refuge in Geelong where he recovered from having his left arm amputated. He later became a senior politician, and died in 1889.
The blue and white Eureka flag he is carrying simply displays the Southern Cross. It has become a powerful symbol for many working people.
This sculpted bollard is one of the iconic colourful bollards along the Geelong waterfront. These wooden characters depict the fascinating history and development of Geelong. They were created between 1994 and 1999 for the Geelong City Council by Jan Mitchell (1940-2008), who was assisted by carver Pieter Roos and artist John Starr.
Type of wood carving: Combination of carving tools
Other type: Outside Wooden Display Carvings
Artist's Name: Jan Mitchell
Approximate size/height: 2m
Type of wood: Hardwood gums (recovered timber pylons from the old Yarra Street Pier)
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