Wednesday 24 June 2015

Hyde Park, Frederic Joseph Walker memorial fountain

The Frederic Joseph Walker memorial fountain is located on the western side of Hyde Park North. F.J. Walker was a prominent city businessman whose company produced sheepskins and processed meat for export. The plaque nearby reads as follows: This fountain was presented to the City of Sydney by the family of Frederic Joseph Walker as a tribute to his memory and all who pioneered primary industry in Australia. 15th February 1961.

13 comments:

  1. Nice fountain! Looks like a great place to be on a hot summers day. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! :)

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  2. A great place the freshen up on a hot summers day.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. I like the simplicity of the design and the low level of the fountain. The setting is most appealing.

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  4. I agree. There are many fountains in the world, so it is setting as much as anything that makes the difference.

    By the way, was Frederic Joseph Walker a farmer?

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    1. The City of Sydney website describes F.J. Walker as a prominent city businessman and founder of the company that bears his name. The company produces sheepskins and processed meat for export.

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    2. Good.. he was a city man. Glad the fountain is in Hyde Park.

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  5. Peaceful spot.
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  6. Looks like a nice place to sit and enjoy the tranquillity.

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  7. Looks like the perfect place to go to find that peaceful spot to reflect and unwind.

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  8. Mr walker sounds like a real Australian entrepreneur taking advantage of what was there ! He deserves a nice memorial. I enjoy water fountains ... Makes a city park even more valuable as a place to rest and recover!

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