T&G bell tower, Geelong, Victoria, Australia - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

Built in 1934 the T&G building included a clock tower inwhich a bell was installed,on the hour the famous Father and Son bell extends out from the tower when the life size Father and Son figures bang their enormous bell. These two have become such an identity around Geelong they are often dressed in Geelong Football Jumpers during the football finals; .
The father is wearing farmers clothing from the 1930’s. The father and Son clock were a symbolist message during the great depression of the 1930’s to hand responsibility and wealth to the son.

Address of Tower: corner of Moorabool and Ryrie Streets Geelong, Victoria Australia 3220 Still Operational: yes Number of bells in tower?: 1 Relevant website?: [Web Link] Rate tower: Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Unknown

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