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Waltzing Matilda Swagman Front View
Waltzing Matilda Swagman Front View
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Waltzing Matilda Swagman
Waltzing Matilda Swagman Front View

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The statue is a tribute to the writing of Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Paterson and is dedicated to the swagmen who lie in unmarked graves around the country. The statue was originally commissioned in 1959 and was sculpted by Daphne Mayo. The original can be seen in the Waltzing Matilda Centre. The replica was cast in 1990.

Banjo Paterson wrote Waltzing Matilda to music produced by Christina MacPherson in the region of Winton.

Location

Address:Elderslie Street, Barry Wilson Memorial Park, Winton, 4735
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -22.390145
Long: 143.040079
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1895
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1895
Designer:
Artist:Daphne Mayo
Monument Manufacturer:Perides Art Foundry
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:December-1959, replica 1990
Front Inscription

A tribute to A. B. "Banjo Peterson" who wrote "Waltzing Matilda" in this District in 1895

And to the many swagmen who lie in unmarked graves throughout the country

Winton  10 Dec 1959.

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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