The Great Rescue of 1852 Sculpture
The Great Rescue of 1852 Sculpture
Overview
Yarri and Jacky Jacky stand on the corner of Kitchener and Sheridan Streets. A larger than life-size, bronze sculpture to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the Great Flood of Gundagai in 1852.
The sculpture celebrates the heroic work of Yarri and Jacky Jacky, along with other members of the Wiradjuri tribe in saving some 69 townsfolk from the floodwaters.
On the night of June 24, 1852, two Wiradjuri men, Yarri and Jacky Jacky, rescued one-third of the Gundagai town's residents in frail bark canoes from the flooded Murrumbidgee River. It was a protracted rescue effort, continuing over some days and nights in cold and miserable conditions.
This sculpture is a must-see in this beautiful country town.
“Wiradjuri Community”
Reviewed 1yr ago by Crystalline4uIn 1852 Gundagai experienced a flood like no other in its short history as a town. Tragedies unfolded and lives were lost ...fear was high and the cries for help filled the air. It was reported...
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Reviewed 2yrs ago by FyingKiwiA very fitting tribute recognizing the heroics of two Australian indigenous persons who lost their lives while selflessly saving the lives of many townspersons during the great flood of 1852. Their...
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Reviewed 3yrs ago by Helen FAmazing to read the story of Yarri & Jacky Jacky. I am glad the town has constructed this memorial to their courage and compassion. When you think about it these two had every reason not to help but...
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