are part of the collection of original artworks comprising
the National Picture Book Collection formerly on show
at the Dromkeen homestead, Riddells Creek.
The collection was recently gifted to the State Library of Victoria
by Scholastic and the Board of Governors of Dromkeen.
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The “Oldmeadow Memorial” features characters from popular Australian Children’s Books. It was designed and realised by Tessa Wallis, in recognition of the imagination and achievements of Joyce and Court Oldmeadow. It is currently installed at the entrance of the Latrobe Reading Room at the State Library of Victoria. |
The book entitled the “Man from Ironbark”, a poem by Banjo Paterson, illustrated by Quentin Hole was the first book launched at “Dromkeen”. The sculpture of “The Man from Ironbark” by Tessa Wallis was commissioned for the Centenary of Federation. |
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Reg Lindsay Standing Tall Bronze 2014 Installed at East Cessnock Bowling Club NSW Sculptor; Tessa Wallis Photographer: Ric Wallis |
Tessa Wallis - email: tessa@masksandpuppets.com.au