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The sculpture of bullocks and a wagon carrying logs commemorate the pioneer bullock drivers of the district.

Bullock teams and bullockies were common sights in Australia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Bullock teams were used for the transport of heavy goods such as wool, wheat, timber, sugar cane, farm equipment, building supplies etc. and their presence and that of their colourful bullock drivers in the countryside have become part of Australia bush folklore. Bullocks were often favoured over horses as they could pull heavy loads over rough surfaces and were less expensive to maintain. 

 

 

 

Location

Address:Willow & Ailanthus Streets, Heritage Centre, Killarney, 4393
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.334408
Long: 152.296316
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Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 31st May, 2014
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Dedicated to the bullocky pioneers of Killarney District

31 - 5 - 2014

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Source: MA
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