DUNGOG will celebrate one of its most legendary locals on Saturday 19 July, with the unveiling of a life-size statue of cricket great Doug Walters.
Set to be revealed at 2pm on Saturday, 19 July, the statue has been organised by a group of Walters’s friends, who travel with him to Dungog twice a year.
The statue will stand on Dowling Street, outside Dungog’s Visitor Information Centre.
Louis Laumen, a sculptor famous for his creation of statues surrounding the Melbourne Cricket Ground, has captured Walters just after smashing a cut shot.
The statue’s unveiling will be attended by a host of dignitaries, including Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley and a number of Walters’ legendary teammates.
The Doug Walters Foundation is also using the occasion to raise funds to develop junior cricket in the Dungog area with the Hunter Valley Cricket Association.
A celebratory ‘Dinner and Show’ function will be held from 6pm on Saturday 19 July at the Dungog RSL.
“This event will feature Country singers Matt Scullion and Greg Hayes with renowned magician Phillip Cornwall hosting and interviewing some sporting legends with Doug,” said Garry Johnson from the Doug Walters Foundation.
“An auction of some valuable items and memorabilia will be held and a raffle with prizes including items and vouchers primarily donated by nearly all of the local businesses and stores in Dowling St, Dungog.”
Ticketing information can be found on www.tickettailor.com or at the Dungog RSL.
Doug Walters was born in Marshdale, Dungog in 1945, going on to play 74 Tests and 28 ODIs between 1965 and 1981.
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