Gunnedah Water Tower Museum Mural
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Location | Anzac Park, South Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia |
Type | memorial |
Description | Mural painted on exterior of Water Tower Anzac Day 2019 had a special meaning for Vietnam War veterans when two murals honouring those who served were launched at the Gunnedah Water Tower Museum in front of a large crowd. The Gunnedah & District historical society had been looking at ways of honouring veterans from the Vietnam War after creating a dedicated display in the military section on the ground floor of the museum. The society has identified more than 50 veterans who were born or have lived in the Gunnedah area. Silo artist Jenny McCracken used an image from the war etched in granite on the Vietnam War Memorial in Canberra as her inspiration. This features the iconic Huey helicopters and group of soldiers waiting on the ground. The second mural facing north will create a quiet place of reflection with soldiers standing at attention beside the Long Tan Cross. The Gunnedah & District Historical Society had applied for a grant under the Federal Coalition’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP) and the project was completed on the eve of Anzac Day 2019. The committee already had ideas for the mural when funding for drought-affected communities became available and the grant of $53,651 was received. Now that the artwork is complete the Gunnedah Water Tower Museum will become recognised as one of the attractions on the ‘silo trail’ in regional NSW and the site will be a public memorial for the Vietnam War. The historical society is hopeful that the murals will attract additional tourists to Gunnedah, bringing dollars to fuel outlets, food and other retailers. It has been very well received by Vietnam veterans. The museum is located on Anzac Hill overlooking the War Memorial pool, Remembrance Grove and 8th Division Memorial Avenue. Visit the Gunnedah Water Tower Museum Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/gunnedahmuseum/ |
Built | Artist Jenny McCracken |
Opened | 25 April 2019 |
Inscription | |
Condition | Good |