Your help would be greatly appreciated. Plaque: A complete history of Red Dog can be viewed at the Karratha Public Library, Mementos are on display at the Karratha Veterinary Hospital. The nickname, "Red Dog" has been attributed to the red dirt of the Pilbara Region. The red dog of the Pilbara from the north of W.A. Red Dog was born in the area and travelled between Perth and Broome, and was known by many of the locals throughout the Pilbara and he travelled to many locations including Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Point Sampson, Port Hedland, Tom Price, … “Red Dog was a unique Pilbara character and his story is well known across Australia, if not the world,” Mr McGowan said. Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au, © Monument Australia 2010 - 2020 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - Designed by. He had an amazing homing instinct, always returning to either Dampier or Karratha where he preferred to base himself. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Chirs Hethey - Bronze founder Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. Dr. R. E. Fenny. The Red Dog Statue is located on the left as you enter the town of Dampier, WA, there is a small parking bay for you to safely stop and get out and take a photo of Red Dog. Red Dog was immortalised in a 2011 feature film.Source:Supplied. Quick Description: Red Dog (c. 1971 – 21 November 1979) was a Kelpie/cattle dog cross that was well known for his travels through Western Australia's Pilbara region. Explores the early events leading up to Red Dog's discovery on the road to Dampier, and his ultimate rise from ordinary dog to Australian legend. Red Dog had a series of owners and lengthy periods traveling on his own, essentially becoming a beloved friend and mascot of the greater Pilbara community. The Red Dog Statue was sculpted Meri Forrest. Plaque: The stories this old dog could tell if only he could say would add a page in history for ever and a day, But still he'll be remembered by those who knew his way. The sculpture commemorates the Kelpie / Cattle dog cross known as "Red Dog". All rights reserved. http://seniorsonscreen.blogspot.com/2008/12/red-dog-is-larger-than-life-by-meri.html. It was the statue commissioned in order to commemorate the memory of this dog that generated all of the interest in the enigma that is Red Dog. A. G. Delbridge. The beloved kelpie who wandered and hitchhiked his way around the Pilbara in the 1970s and was immortalised in film now has a new honour. reddogwa.com™P.O. Red Dog (c. 1971 – 21 November 1979) was a kelpie/cattle dog cross that was well known for his travels through Western Australia's vast Pilbara region. P. B. Sadler. Meri Forrest  - Sculptor You are responsible for your own actions. The State Government announced on Wednesday the Karratha-Tom Price Road would now be known as Manuwarra Red Dog Highway, with Premier Mark McGowan saying it was fittingly named in the famous dog’s honour. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. Box 5001Bedford West - PerthWestern Australia 6052Australiaph: 0416147776anthony@abloveridge.com. K. G. Merlo. our dog thought the red dog statue was real and gave herself a fat lip! RED DOG IS LARGER THAN LIFE by Meri Forrest. Mr. P. Lofdahl. He died in November 1979, believed to have been poisoned by strychnine bait. Over time the costs of maintaining this website have risen substantially (in fact they are probably larger than those of many companies who exist for profit). Location: Western Australia, Australia The beloved kelpie who was well known for hitchhiking throughout WA’s Pilbara region in the 1970s and immortalised in film has had a highway renamed in his honour. This very statue prompted British novelist Louis de Bernières, author of "Corelli's Mandolin," to write the story of Red Dog. Dear Monument Australia visitors, we are a self-funded, non-profit organisation, dedicated to recording monuments throughout Australia. Meri has a seniors on screen blog, please visit this page, she has made a short video for everyone to enjoy. Erected by the many friends made during his travels Red Dog was born in the area and travelled between Perth and Broome, and was known by many of the locals throughout the Pilbara and he travelled to many locations including Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Point Sampson, Port Hedland, Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Broome and even Perth. In the past we have borne all the costs associated with maintaining the website but we are now having difficulties in paying the monthly expenses. Coronavirus Australia: Scott Morrison says state borders cou... Qantas hopeful COVID bubbles will open with Taiwan, South Ko... Police sergeant says story of missing hiker Holly Courtier d... Queensland border: Opening with NSW in November now in doubt. Picture: ScreenWest/David DarcySource:Supplied. Who made the statue of red dog? After his final human companion died, Red Dog took to wandering the Pilbara and was cared for by locals, including the Karratha vet. The sculpture commemorates the Kelpie / Cattle dog cross known as "Red Dog". According to Australia’s Northwest tourism agency, Red Dog was originally named Tally Ho and became a fixture at local mining projects, travelling on company buses and iron ore trains. The video shows what went in to making the statue and a bit of history on Red Dog. Red Dog died in 1979 and already has a signposted trail showing where he spent some of his time in Dampier, where there is also a statue of him. re registered trademarks of abloveridge.com, Red Dog 2 Movie - from Red Dog to Blue Dog to True Blue, Free Red Dog Colouring In pages for Children, Things to do and places to see in Dampier. The Red Dog Statue was sculpted Meri Forrest.She started the project in March 1980.Nine months after construction started the sculpture was erected on a big stone at the Dampier tourist bay entrance in a special ceremony.. reddogwa.com is a division of the abloveridge.com network. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Red Dog™, reddogwa™, Red Dog Country™ are registered trademarks of abloveridge.com, The owners of this website shall not and will not be held responsible or liable for any damage or injury that you may experience during any trip. Red Dog Statue; Newspaper Articles #1; Newspaper Articles #2; Things to do and places to see in Dampier; Accommodation; Happy Customers; Website Supporter; Contact Us; Red Dog Links; Home. B. R. Catto. The highway is being sealed under a multi-million-dollar project, with stage 4 set to begin in 2022. If Monument Australia is useful to you, please make a donation to keep this historical and educational resource available. The nickname, "Red Dog" has been attributed to the red dirt of the Pilbara Region. G. R. Heath. He is frequently referred to as a "red kelpie" or a "red cloud kelpie". A statue was installed in his memory in Dampier, one of the towns to which he often returned. He is buried in an unmarked grave somewhere between Dampier and Karratha. The Premier said it was important the new name for the highway recognised the traditional land owners. Manuwarra was proposed by the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation and is the name for Red Dog Gorge, which is in the Millstream Chichester National Park. The Red Dog Statue is located on the left as you enter the town of Dampier, WA, there is a small parking bay for you to safely stop and get out and take a photo of Red Dog. Copyright 2020 reddogwa.com. How Bali tourism could be crushed by Australia’s latest rest... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. The Pilbara’s most famous kelpie Red Dog, who was immortalised in film, now has a highway named after him. Red Dog died in 1979 and already has a signposted trail showing where he spent some of his time in Dampier, where there is also a statue of him.

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