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Scotsman Bollard - Geelong Waterfront, Victoria, AU
Posted by: ThePacman
S 38° 07.945 E 144° 21.383
55H E 268295 N 5776190
This bollard represents the strong Scottish influence in the early settlement of Geelong.
Waymark Code: WMNY33
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/21/2015
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Many of Geelong's first settlers were of Scottish origin. They played key roles in education, religion, industry and law. The Geelong Highland Gathering, which originated in 1857 to promote Scottish traditions and culture, still takes place annually. Several motorcycle parts have been added to this Scotsman bollard, such as his bagpipes which are actually a fuel tank.
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
Artist's Name: Jan Mitchell
Approximate size/height: 2m
Type of wood: Hardwood gums (recovered timber pylons from the old Yarra Street Pier)
Other type: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: All logs must be the result of an actual visit to the wooden carving.
"Visited" only remarks will not be accepted.
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