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The sculpture in "Speakers Corner" commemorates writer Arthur Hoey Davis.   

Steele Rudd was the pseudonym of Davis (14 November 1868 – 11 October 1935) an Australian author, best known for On Our Selection.

Location

Address:Adelaide Street, King George Square, Brisbane, 4000
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.468764
Long: 153.023956
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Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Arts
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Arthur Hoey Davis (1868 - 1935)
Pen name - Steele Rudd

Writer

One of Australia's best-known storytellers, Arthur Hoey Davis lived and worked in Brisbane for many years.  His `Dad and Dave`characters, from the popular `On Our Selection` stories, are part of our country`s folklore.

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Source: MA
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