Australia Percy Hobson Silo Art, Bourke, NSW
he Bourke Water Tower Art was painted by John Murray in April 2021, with assistance from Bob Barrett and Lucas Kasper. Theartwork serves as a tribute toathlete Percy Hobson.
In 1962, Gundabooka man Percy Hobson made history by becoming the first Indigenous athlete to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games. At just 20 years old, and against all odds, this local high jumper broke the record when he leapt over a 6’11” high bar at Perth’s Perry Lakes Stadium. This remarkable achievement forever established Percy as one of Australia’s most iconic athletes.
In 1962, Gundabooka man Percy Hobson made history by becoming the first Indigenous athlete to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games. At just 20 years old, and against all odds, this local high jumper broke the record when he leapt over a 6’11” high bar at Perth’s Perry Lakes Stadium. This remarkable achievement forever established Percy as one of Australia’s most iconic athletes.
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Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Winter
Sunrise & Sunset
07:05 - 17:23
| current local time: 22:18
Photo Themes
artwork
silo
Locations
New South Wales
NSW
Outback NSW
Bourke
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