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Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders

The sculpture commemorates Italian migration to Australia, and migrants from other countries who settled in Australia as well.

Note : As at 16-June-2017 we have been informed that this monument has been relocated.  We do not know where it has been relocated to.

Location

Address:525 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.818223
Long: 144.957685
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
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Artist:Michael Meszaros
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 16th December, 2008
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The Reuniting Family

This art piece was commissioned by the Grollo - Ruzzene Foundation to commemorate Italian Immigration and all migrants, to Australia. 

Sculptured by Michael Meszaros, who captured the moment of the reuniting family.

Unveiled by the The Honourable Sir James Gobbo, AC, CVO.  Former Governor of Vic, who came from a migrant family

16th December 2008

 

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Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au