A HISTORY OF BYRON BAY

A (pictorial) History of Byron Bay. Ebook, is a unique book as it is all that is left of Byron's  1988 Bicentennial year gift from the Government. They never promised a museum to reveal their colourful history. One can read it dry in history books but here in the round you can feel it in paint, in motivation, in joy and celebration, which is something Byron is used to, unabridged. From indigenous settlement 40,000 years ago, to the early fishing village of Byron which is on the east coast of Australia, the first piece of Australian coastline to receive the early morning sun, the work explores visual images of the documented History see the early cedar tree cutters through the dairy, meat and whaling industries to now and the future! The details explore the first ambulance, the first Post Office, the first brass band, the first Council for instance. as well as significant notorieties, buildings and cultural activities. etc, as well as the legends of English Literature especially the poets whose names appear on many street corners in Byron Bay. Recorded in imagery and symbolised in tar and cement, the romance of Byron's euphamistic literary lifestyle.

The surfing industry splashed, and finally to the flourishing tourist industry. This 580 square metre work painted above the town, combines historical research with a dynamic of design in the round. Most images herein are captioned with historical references; facts.

Byron Bay is one of Australia's iconic coastal communities consequently if one wants to explore Byron's unique history it is here in this book! History enthusiasts, students, art lovers, tourists, and local residents will appreciate the valuable comprehensive information and historical perspective presented throughout these pages.

The tank itself, due to a leak, is to be demolished. Now wi-fi antennas abound all over the tank and infuse the water with vibrations extreme. As a consequence, the town's unique cultural perspective and lifestyle is suffering from a huge tourist invasion. Most of the locals have disappeared! However A History of Byron Bay preserves an important piece of local heritage and celebrates the spirit of a community that continues to attract visitors from around the world.

Whether purchased as a personal keepsake, a thoughtful gift, or a collector's item, A History of Byron Bay provides a lasting record of the town's rich past as the artist takes the viewer beyond simple words from the didactic to the colourful invention of one man's imagination. This was the artists tenth mural throughout NSW and his largest the painting of which took him 14 months to complete.