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Swagman

Image Source 7 to 1 Photography — Image source Kelly Pilgrim-Bryne (7 to 1 Photography)

Artist: Owen Davies

Asset Type: Sculpture

Year of Work: 1994

Location: Corner of Jull Street and Third Road, Armadale

Provenance: City of Armadale

Description: Instigated by the Armadale Chamber of Commerce, this sculpture is a tribute to the history and heritage of the area.

The 1890s swagman represents the pioneers and tradespeople that contributed greatly to the growth of Armadale. The Y-shaped junction that he draws in the sand highlights the two highways and resembles the design of the Armadale Council crest. He sits next to the waterwheel signifying the importance of the creeks and dams in the area.

The seats around the sculpture invite people to rest in a subtle tribute to the local brick and manufacturing industries.

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Armadale Family

Artist: Andrew Kay

Asset Type: Sculpture

Year of Work: Unknown

Location: Sanctuary Lake, Armadale

Provenance: City of Armadale

Description: The Italo-Australian Centenary of Federation, established by the Southern Region Italo-Australian Community Foundation as part of the Armadale Centenary, acknowledges the contribution that settlers of Italian descent made to this community.

Amongst the first Italian settlers were timber cutters who were skilled charcoal burners, thus at the turn of the century Illawarra Orchard was able to introduce the first cold stores, which were driven by producer gas.

Since then the contribution of Italian settlers has expanded and broadened, driving the development of a world class fruit growing industry in our city, and are now well represented in a range of business, community and professional activities.

Image Source Matt Devlin — Image source Matt Devlin

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Memorial Park Sculpture

Image Source Perth Hills Armadale — Image source Perth Hills Armadale

Artist: Greg White

Asset Type: Memorial

Year of Work: 2012

Location: Memorial Park, Armadale

Provenance: City of Armadale

Description: These colourful ribbons complement the heritage listed Monument to those who served during WWI and those who lost their lives in WWII and Korea. They are designed to educate residents about the contribution that our community has made via military service.

Originally unveiled on Remembrance Day 2012, these five ribbon bars represent medals that symbolise overseas service in conflicts and humanitarian efforts by Australia’s Armed Forces since Federation in 1901.

Each ribbon bar contains text and images representative of the conflict or theatre that the bar represents.

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The Guardian

Artist: Alister Yiap

Asset Type: Sculpture

Year of Work: 2017

Location: Jull Street Mall (Commerce Avenue end)

Provenance: City of Armadale

Description: The Guardian stands proudly at the entrance to the Armadale City Centre. Its form is suggestive of wings, with the pillars standing as Gate Keepers or Guardian Angels, to embrace and welcome travellers from the train station into the Jull Street Mall.

At night lights blaze from the tips of the wings, projecting into the City Centre, lighting a path forward and emphasising the ongoing potential of the City.

The Guardian embraces residents old and new, welcomes visitors to the City, and celebrates the potential of our community.

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Centenary of Federation Tiles

Image Source City of Wanneroo — Image source City of Wanneroo

Artist: Yanchep and Two Rocks Community

Asset Type: Mosaic, Public amenity, Community collaboration

Year of Work: Unknown

Location: Footpath outside of Phil Renkin Recreation Centre, Lisford Avenue, Two Rocks

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