The Design Historic Timeline
The development for the design for the HMAS Sydney Memorial is discussed in detail with the information provided from the archives of Smith Sculptors in the form of documents and diary entries.
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2001.
Date
Title
Web page
January 31st 1999:
First Meeting with Jim Patterson, President elect of Rotary Club of Geraldton & his wife Elaine at our Studios, Gidgegannup
March 10th 1999
Presentation: Smith Sculptors Presentation to Rotary Club of Geraldton with credentials and past work
March 11th 1999:
Commenced Designing Memorial: Smith Sculptors actually started Designing The Memorial on their drive back to Perth!
March 14th 1999:
Letter to Patterson’s Inspiring Site Visit by Smith Sculptors to Geraldton
April 15th 1999
First Design Presentation By Smith Sculptors of The HMAS Sydney Memorial to Rotary Club of Geraldton
April 15th 1999
Initial Design Concept: HMAS Sydney Memorial Symbolism – Written Concepts
May 4th 1999:
Congratulations Letter to Smith Sculptors for their concepts from Chairman of HMAS Sydney Memorial Steering Committee.