Deep in the heart of Manly, a silent sentinel stands watch. This is the Kangaroo Sculpture, carved from natural rock in 1856. It wasn’t always a peaceful park ornament. The Kangaroo Sculpture was specifically created to lure visitors to the then-fledgling Manly. Commissioned by Henry Gilbert Smith, it stands as a testament to his vision. But who crafted this unique creature? Two names emerge from the mists of time. Was it Charles Pickering, the photographer capturing the changing face of Manly? Or was it Youll, the stonemason whose hands shaped many of Manly’s iconic buildings? The Steyne Hotel and the Catholic Convent both bear the mark of Youll’s expertise. Perhaps the Kangaroo too felt his skilled touch. One peculiar detail sets this marsupial apart. The Kangaroo Sculpture has no ears. This curious absence adds to its mystique. Years passed, and the land around the Kangaroo Sculpture transformed. In 1879, the area was entrusted to the Manly Municipal Council. Eight years later, it was officially designated a public park, cementing the kangaroo’s place in Manly’s history.
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