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  • JnVSydney
    Greater Sydney, Australia18,332 contributions
    Small green space....
    A lovely small green space that packs a punch, with a fountain centre piece and the odd bronze statue.
    Review of: Gordon Reserve
    Written 16 July 2023
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,836 contributions
    Water of life
    The side entrance to St Patrick's Cathedral connects to the St Patrick Pilgrim's Way, The fountain appears to emerge from the middle of the Path. The fountain symbolises the centrality of water in the Bible, and the importance of water in Australia, an arid continent.
    Review of: St Patrick’s Cathedral Fountain
    Written 28 October 2021
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,836 contributions
    Memorial fountain marks Melbourne's centenary
    (Sir) Macpherson Robertson (1859-1945) was a businessman and philanthropist. He founded MacRobertson's, the chocolate company. He constructed the imposing MacPherson Robertson Fountain in 1934 to mark the centenary of the founding of Melbourne.
    Review of: Macpherson Robertson Fountain
    Written 7 October 2023
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  • EndlessTravels
    Greater Melbourne, Australia35,431 contributions
    One of my favourites in Melbourne
    Popular spot near the art gallery. One of the best fountains you will see. Such a lovely spot to sit or take a photo. Highly recommend
    Review of: Walker Fountain
    Written 11 July 2022
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  • Dimitris L
    Sydney, Australia44,496 contributions
    Impressive Fountain.
    Hochgurtel Fountain, also known as Exhibition Fountain, is a huge fountain, located on the south side of the Royal Exhibition Building, outside the Great Hall. It was built in 1880 for Melbourne's International World Fair. It is a magnificent work of art.
    Review of: Hochgurtel Fountain
    Written 2 July 2021
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,836 contributions
    Commemorating a great occasion
    The Woman's Temperance statue shows a women atop a drinking fountain with four drinking taps, none of which, sadly, are working. The fountain commemorates the visit to Melbourne of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901. The fountain is built of granite and marble
    Review of: Womens Christian Temperance Union Drinking Fountain
    Written 26 March 2022
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  • JnVSydney
    Greater Sydney, Australia18,332 contributions
    The boy in the fountain....
    Created in 1870 this lovely fountain is named after its creator William Stanford, however, we think like the name the boy in the fountain.
    Review of: Stanford Fountain
    Written 16 July 2023
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