Tommy McRae in the Victorian History Hall of Fame
History isn’t just written – it’s drawn We are thrilled to share that Tommy McRae (Yakaduna), a Wiradjuri Elder from Lake Moodemere, has been inducted into the Victorian History Hall of Fame. The Royal Historical Society of Victoria announced the induction of Tommy McRae, also known as Yakaduna, into the Victorian History Hall of Fame. […]
A wonderful tribute to Yackaduna – Tommy McRae
A magic afternoon…On Saturday Ro and Rob Porter’s vision came together in a heartfelt and powerful event – the opening of Lorraine Connelly-Northey’s tribute to Yackaduna (Tommy McRae). Lorraine’s work, “a First Nation’s Canoe and Pronged Spear”, was officially launched by Helen Haines MP with Family, friends, donor representatives and community. Jiarra Atkinson – a […]
Our homage to Tommy Yackaduna McRae continues
The third part of the homage is complete. An information sign describing her vision has been installed at the Rotary Deck. The canoe, worked by Waradgerie artist Lorraine Connelly-Northey from a discarded First Settler water pipe, has been set onto the stones as if Tommy just pulled it from the water after fishing for his […]
The Tommy Yackaduna McRae project, an update…
We are underway! Thanks to Ricky Hiskins and Dave Edwards, our new art work – Stage 2 of the Tommy Yackaduna McRae Project by Waradgerie sculptor Lorraine Connelly-Northey – is edging closer to installation. With patience and precision, Ricky and his crane moved the two heavy rocks into position. Once these have settled and weeds […]
The Tommy Yackaduna McRae project continues
Walking around the Lake, visitors and locals have all admired the Tommy Yackaduna McRae tribute which glistens in the sunlight and off the water. Walkers might be wondering why there are new rocks positioned near the platform? Arts Rutherglen is delighted to announce that Stage 2 of the Tribute is a new sculpture that will […]