Photographic Group Bollards - Geelong Waterfront, Victoria, AU
Posted by: ThePacman
S 38° 07.883 E 144° 21.384
55H E 268293 N 5776305
This group of bollards depicts how local families enjoyed spending time at Corio Bay.
Waymark Code: WMNY3K
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/21/2015
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Geelong families have picnicked on the bay since first settlement.
This family portrait, circa 1917, is being taken in the alcove by the old bluestone wall - notice the pompous yacht-club father and the gap-toothed son.
These sculpted bollards are part 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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Visit Instructions:
All logs must be the result of an actual visit to the wooden carving.
"Visited" only remarks will not be accepted.