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Murtoa Silo Art

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This incredible silo art by SMUG celebrates the connection of Murtoa to Dr John Cade who discovered the impact of lithium leading to significant global shift in how mental health was tested from 1930s until today. There is also recognition of James Hill private taxidermy bird collection - the large.

Murtoa Silo ArtImage credit: Murtoa Progress Association
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This incredible silo art by SMUG celebrates the connection of Murtoa to Dr John Cade who discovered the impact of lithium leading to significant global shift in how mental health was tested from 1930s until today. There is also recognition of James Hill private taxidermy bird collection - the largest in the southern hemisphere, located in the water tower museum across the road from 1880 to 1920. A facinating night animation by Transience tells a connected story as well.

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