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was not yet represented in the series of statues despite it having been developed at the
Belmont Research Station near Rockhampton. President of the Belmont Red Breed Society, Jeanne Seifert said a statue of a Belmont Red bull would not only be a good focal point for visitors to the city but also a
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Breeders' Society Limited. Commemorates the Production by the University of Central Queensland of this replica of the Droughtmaster, Australia's Own Beef Cattle Breed Evolved in Queensland, unveiled by Mr Stan Jones Q.C., The Chancellor of the University of Central
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from the bulls is a common prank and they frequently have to be replaced. Some residents also feel that the bull statues overemphasise one aspect of the city and should be relocated to less prominent locations. However, there is strong public support for the retention of the bulls.
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The first six bull statues are located near highways and major roads and were built to be realistic depictions of breeds of cattle raised in the area; the seventh was constructed as an art work for display at the
Rockhampton Art Gallery. The bull statues are:
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Rockhampton's claim to being the Beef Capital of Australia. Initially there were two bull statues but over time others were added reaching a total of seven. Five of the bulls were created by sculptor Hugh Anderson.
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Plaque listing (53 donors). In recognition of the contribution Santa
Gertrudis have made to the beef industry. Arranged by Burnett Joyce. Opened by the mayor Ald. Jim Webber, 18 September 1985. 'Thanks to those who made it possible'
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Plaque: Romagnola
Breeders' Society Ltd. has given this statue of a romagnola bull to the City of Rockhampton to commemorate the World Romagnola Congress. Unveiled by His Worship the Mayor Councillor James McRae on 13 April 1997
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Plaque: Rockhampton. The Beef City. This sculpture financed by (29 donors). Dedicated by the
Honourable V. B. Sullivan M.L.A., Minister for Primary Industries on 16th. November 1978
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Stockman's Corner clothing store, 9 Gladstone Road, Allenstown. A white bull is raised above the store awning;
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At the entrance to Rockhampton Art Gallery, 62 Victoria Parade in
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Brahman bull, Yeppen roundabout. Welcome to Rockhampton.
827:"Tourism group rears up over Rockhampton bull statues"
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859:"Rockhampton Bull Map: Where's the Beef?"
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309:Big Bulls (Romagnola), Rockhampton
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