Outback Arts are very pleased to report that artist Victor Bartley has been successful in securing a portion of this funding ($18,500) for Bourke’s Percy Hobson Mural project. This water tower mural will honour Percy Hobson, an Indigenous athlete and native of Bourke, who was the first Aboriginal Australian to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth British Empire Games (for the high jump) in 1962.

Jimmy’s daughter Ms Frances Peters-Little said she was thrilled by the decision in paying tribute to her dad and recognising his contribution to Reconciliation, Indigenous Health & Education programs. Jimmy was also voted a ‘National Living Treasure’ in 2004 and awarded the APRA prestigious Ted Albert Award for this ‘Outstanding Services to the Australian Music Industry’ in 2010.