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Fitzroy Hall Mural

Artist: Sid Tapia
Sissy

Originally built in 1871 by the Penfold family, the Woodstock Community Centre site has a rich and detailed history. One of the most colourful stories linked to the Centre is the one of Sissy the elephant. In 1933 Sissy the elephant escaped a local circus to romp through the Burwood community. Woodstock was owned at the time by the Keep Sisters and historical articles document the sisters shooing off the escaped Sissy from their backyard in the early hours of the morning. The image of an elephant today has varied meanings in many different cultures. Overall they symbolise strength, wisdom and good fortune.

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