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2 September, 2026

The nuts and bolts of Gift history

AN old penny forgotten in a drawer, a stopwatch gathering dust in a cupboard or a rusted piece of farm machinery could soon become a permanent part of Stawell Gift history. Local sculptor James Laidler is calling on people across the district to dig through sheds, workshops and old collections for small metal objects that could become part of a major sculpture marking the Gift’s 150th anniversary in 2027.

By Henry Dalkin

Local sculptor James Laidler is calling on the community to help build a permanent tribute to 150 years of Stawell Gift history.
Local sculptor James Laidler is calling on the community to help build a permanent tribute to 150 years of Stawell Gift history.
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