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Mosaic Mural at the Newmarket Saleyards Site
Image: Photograph - Mosaic 'Droving Thru the Gate Mosaic', Epsom Road Overpass, Newmarket, Apr 2010
Source: Museum Victoria
In 1992 the Office of Major Projects, on behalf of the Victorian Government, commissioned community artist Elizabeth McKinnon to create a mosaic mural of ceramic tiles celebrating the rich history of the Newmarket Saleyards.
The mosaics depict people and animals engaged in day to day life at the saleyards, highlighting some lively characters, how people looked, what they wore and their relationships with co-workers and livestock. The murals line the walls of what is now the pedestrian underpass beneath Epsom Road. Initially part of "The Stock Route?, this walkway passes through "The Back Gate" which linked the livestock saleyards to the abattoirs and processing centres. The mosaic murals provide a visual link between the present and future of the Newmarket Saleyards and its vibrant past.
References:
Government of Victoria, Office of Major Projects, 1998, 'Back Gate: mosaic murals', Agenda 21, July, no. 17, p 9.
'The Back Gate', An Exhibition of Mosaic Mural Works from the Lynch's Bridge Project, 1992, Touring Exhibition, City of Melbourne, Community and Cultural Services.
Newmarket Collection
Drovers at the Newmarket Saleyards
Drovers' Dogs at the Newmarket Saleyards
Glossary of the Newmarket Saleyards
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Digital Photograph - Mosaic 'Jim Matthews & his Horse', Epsom Road Overpass, Newmarket, Ap ...
One of 11 photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 who was commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Newmarket S ...
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Digital Photograph - Mosaic 'Riding On The Sheep?s Back', Epsom Road Overpass, Newmarket, ...
One of 11 photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 who was commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Newmarket S ...
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Digital Photograph - Mosaic 'The Cattle Team', Epsom Road Overpass, Newmarket, Apr 2010
One of 11 photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 who was commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Newmarket S ...
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Digital Photograph - Mosaic 'Working Dog', Epsom Road Overpass, Newmarket, Apr 2010
One of 11 photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 who was commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Newmarket S ...
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Digital Photograph - Mosaic 'MCC Worker Bob Tormey', Epsom Road Overpass, Newmarket, Apr 2 ...
One of 11 photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 who was commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Newmarket S ...
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Digital Photograph - Back Gate Underpass Mosaics, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, Apr 2010
One of nine photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 of the Newmarket Saleyards. These photographs were commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation ...
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Digital Photograph - Mosaic 'A Shilling A Head', Epsom Road Overpass, Newmarket, Apr 2010
One of 11 photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 who was commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Newmarket S ...
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Digital Photograph - Mosaic 'Bill Glenn & his Cattle Dog', Epsom Road Overpass, Newmarket, ...
One of 11 photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 who was commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Newmarket S ...
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Digital Photograph - Mosaic 'Bill Glenn & Jim Matthews', Epsom Road Overpass, Newmarket, A ...
One of 11 photographs taken by Robert Cutting on 25 April 2010 who was commissioned by the Kensington Community Group for use in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Newmarket S ...
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Sign - 'Dogs Are Not Permitted', Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Sign hung in the Administration Offices of Newmarket Saleyards. A large number of dogs were always present at the Newmarket Saleyards, either tied up or roaming in and around the off ...
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