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The sculpture of a Kangaroo and an Emu commemorate the centenary of the Federation of the Australian colonies in January 1901.

Location

Address:Railway Terrace South, Federation Park, Paskeville, 5552
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.039513
Long: 137.904745
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Federal
Actual Event Start Date:01-January-1901
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Actual Event End Date:01-January-2001
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Designer:Max Zwar (Arthurton, SA)
Artist:
Monument Manufacturer:Max Zwar (Arthurton, SA)
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:
Front Inscription

Plaque :

The Emu and Kangaroo sculptures have been constructed out of scrap metal (mainly iron fence posts). 

The Emu is to scale. They were created by Mr Max Zwar of Arthurton as a gift to the region and symbolise the Federation of Australia.

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au