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Whose statue is this, you might wonder as you stand here in Leongatha. This is the Lennie Gwyther Statue. It commemorates the incredible journey of a nine-year-old boy named Lennie Gwyther and his faithful horse, Ginger Mick. In 1932, Lennie Gwyther embarked on an extraordinary adventure. He rode his horse, Ginger Mick, all the way from Leongatha, Victoria, to Sydney, New South Wales, to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The journey spanned over 1,000 kilometers and took several weeks to complete. Lennie’s determination and resilience captured the hearts of Australians. He became a national sensation, with newspapers chronicling his every move. Along the way, he met Prime Minister Joseph Lyons. He even received a signed cricket bat from the legendary cricketer Don Bradman. The Lennie Gwyther Statue stands as a testament to the spirit of adventure. It reminds us that even the most extraordinary dreams can be achieved with courage and a little bit of grit.

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