1910 Policeman Bollard - Geelong Waterfront, Victoria, AU
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ThePacman
S 38° 07.858 E 144° 21.392
55H E 268304 N 5776352
This bollard depicts a policemen upholding the strict gender segregation laws of the time.
Waymark Code: WMNY3M
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 05/21/2015
Views: 9
This 1910 policeman is about to pounce on a couple up ahead, as they are transgressing the strict segregated gender bathing regulations of the day. He is ready to dish out the fine which he holds behind his back in his right hand.
And in his left hand, he is holding an ice-cream!
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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