Timber sculpture to Miss Petty unveiled at Better in Blackall festival

Sally Gall
Updated August 19 2019 - 9:42pm, first published August 15 2019 - 12:45pm
Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud and legendary racehorse trainer Charlie Prow, together with Tambo sculptor Pip Fearon and Red Ridge chairman Andrew Martin unveiled the sculpture of Miss Petty. Pictures - Sally Cripps.
Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud and legendary racehorse trainer Charlie Prow, together with Tambo sculptor Pip Fearon and Red Ridge chairman Andrew Martin unveiled the sculpture of Miss Petty. Pictures - Sally Cripps.

One of the greatest racehorses the bush, and Australia, has ever seen has now been recognised with a statue in her hometown of Blackall.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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