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R.J. & F.G.J. Hardy Memorial Drinking Fountain 1939

Maker unknown

Registration number

1086758

Artist/maker

Maker unknown

Title

R.J. & F.G.J. Hardy Memorial Drinking Fountain

Production date

1939

Medium

stone

Dimensions (H x W x D)

220 cm

Inscriptions

HARDY RESERVE / THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED / BY THE MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL / IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES OF / COUNCILLOR ROBERT JOHN HARDY / TO THE CITY OF MELBOURNE AS A MEMBER / TO THE VICTORIA WARD FROM / 17 MAY 1915 TO 23 MAY 1937 / THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED / BY THE / MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL / IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES OF / COUNCILLOR FREDERICK GEORGE JACK HARDY / TO THE CITY OF MELBOURNE AS A MEMBER / TO THE VICTORIA WARD FROM / 24 AUGUST 1938 TO 29 MAY 1975

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

R.J. & F.G.J. Hardy Memorial Drinking Fountain, Stone drinking fountain, 1939, Hardy Reserve, North Carlton

Summary

Location: Hardy Reserve, North Carlton Stone Drinking Fountain also known as Hardy Drinking Fountain. In 1939, this stone fountain was erected and the reserve named in honour of Robert John Hardy, who represented the Victoria Ward from 1915 to 1937. The fountain also honours his son, Frederick George Jack Hardy, who succeeded him and represented the ward for 37 years. In May 1977, a plaque was unveiled on each side of the fountain, recognising the services of the men.