Malcolm Turnbull joins Ballarat’s famous Avenue

Australia’s 29th Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull AC has attended a public unveiling of his bronze bust in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

 

Also in attendance was Sydney-based sculptor Linda Klarfeld, who was also commissioned for the Tony Abbott statue, Ballarat Mayor Cr Daniel Moloney and Deputy Mayor Cr Amy Johnson.

 

The Avenue was officially opened by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Winston Dugan on March 2, 1940, who unveiled the busts of the first six Prime Ministers of Australia.  

 

 

 

 

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