A Blade of Grass in Strength — Invercargill, New Zealand
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S 46° 24.733 E 168° 21.129
59G E 296502 N 4856744
A Blade of Grass in Strength symbolizes the impact pasturing sheep and dairy cattle has had on Invercargill economic wealth.
Waymark Code: WM8AXQ
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/03/2010
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This artwork was done in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Invercargill being incorporated.
The region's economy is based on grazing animals eating grass. With is in mind, Mrs P.I. Wilson created this sculpture with the following meaning:
Points upward: Aspiration, growth & progress
Entwined: Strength linked for co-operation
Revolving: For an all round view
This past year Invercargill City Council has adopted this symbol to be the corporate logo. (
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The aluminum top rotates with the wind.
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