With his master lying dead on the battlefield at the Eureka Stockade, Wee Jock could not be moved but stayed with his master. He even followed him to the grave side.
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A statue of Jock was a gift to Eureka in 1999 and was unveiled by the Irish ambassador and Premier Steve Bracks.
When the new centre opened, Jock could not be found. But for the efforts of Mr Grant Tillet and Mr Frank Williams, Jock may not have been found.
So an easy matter you might say to put Jock back on display, but not for our council.
They plan to put Jock in the Eureka Park at a staggering cost to ratepayers of $100,000.
Wee Jock needs to have a permanent place of rest and his story told, but not at such a price.
Public art is an important part of the ongoing heritage of our city.
Those who dish out the money need to be more frugal in its use.
