Stanley the Emu - Lightning Ridge, NSW
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S 29° 29.571 E 147° 58.275
55J E 594149 N 6737015
The sculpture Stanley the Emu was officially opened in 2013.
Waymark Code: WMP1Y7
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/13/2015
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Stanley is an 18 metre tall emu designed by artist John Murray.
He was originally destined for Birdsville in the far west of the state but logistics and cost prevented this. The emu is named after a former Lightning Ridge policeman, Commander Stan Single, who was instrumental in 'supply' of much of the materials that the emu is made from.
Stanley is made from scrap metal including VW Beetle chassis, hoods and doors, satellite dishes and recycled metal from the old Dubbo Police Station.
Stanley was officially unveiled in 4 May 2013 by the current mayor of Walgett Shire, Bill Murray. Mr Murray is a grazier having a sheep property in the district.
The plaque is simply worded: Stanley was officially opened May 4th 2013 by Walgett Shire Mayor, Bill Murray. "Welcome to country" by Brenda McBride Rhonda Rose Ashby.
Lightning Ridge is famous for its black opal being the world's largest supplier of this precious stone.
What was opened/inaugurated?: Stanley the Emu
Who was that opened/inaugurated it?: Walgett Shire Mayor - Bill Murray
Date of the opening/inauguration?: 5/4/2013
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