ELAINE MARY APPLETON (Jury) Born 25/9/1937 fifth generation of seven of Willian John Huckel Snr. and Charlotte Huckel (Smith) to live in Eureka Street Chewton.
Always involved in her hometown, it was in 1984, after a "Back to Chewton" that Elaine's interest in Chewton's history peaked and she began to record the past historic aspects of the area, interviewing the "old timers" and seeking old photographs pertaining to the rich history of the town.
With help from husband Len, Elaine produced four films, with thirty presenters and eleven hours of filming, which they financed and donated to the Chewton Town Hall Committee (now Chewton Domain Society) and (The Chewton Community and Senior Citizens Centre) for fundraising. (The sale of which generated approximately $20,000)
Elaine also collected historic photos of the area, which were titled and collated into large books (donated by Parks Victoria) and known as "People and Places Collection" initially holding 600 photos, the albums have been added to over the years. Elaine has also filmed and donated many local events.
Elaine continues to collate current history also compiling and donating history folders for Chewton People and Places Collection and other towns within the Mount Alexander Shire.
Without Elaine's perseverance, it is most likely that much of our colourful and amazing history would have been lost.
This sculpture recognises and acknowledges her tireless dedication to our town's history.
Sculpture commissioned to John Brady, Chainsaw Sculpture 2022.
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Chewton
