Dorothea Mackellar- Gunnedah, NSW, Australia
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S 30° 58.976 E 150° 15.229
56J E 237738 N 6569052
Dorothea Mackellar on her horse
Waymark Code: WM16D9W
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 07/06/2022
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Dorothea Mackellar, author of the poem "My Country", was said to be inspired by her love of the country, particularly her experiences in the Gunnedah district.The Mackellar family owned several properties in the Gunnedah area including 'Kurrumbede' and 'The Rampadells'.
In 1983 Gunnedah celebrated the unveiling of a bronze statue of the famous Australian poet riding side-saddle on her horse
Identity of Rider: Dorothea Mackellar
Name of artist: Denis Adams
Date of Dedication: 26th January 1983
Material: Bronze
Unusual Features: If not for the drought conditions the horse would be drinking
Position: All Hooves Planted
Identity of Horse: Not listed
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