A statue in Fairlie for Bill Hamilton

$155 donated
Given by 5 generous donors in around 12 months

There are no memorials for Bill at all and he deserves one.

Canterbury

We are raising $45,000 for a statue for Bill Hamilton

Sir Charles William Feilden Hamilton was one of New Zealand's most famous pioneer engineer inventors and came from just outside the town of Fairlie in the Mackenzie Country. He is most famous for developing the jet boat unit which are now used on boats throughout the world. There are no memorials for Bill - we want a statue for him in the car park of the Fairlie Museum - which will be clearly seen as people drive between Christchurch and Queenstown.

Use of funds

The funds will go to the sculptor and surrounding landscaping.

If there is any surplus it will go to the Fairlie Museum.

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Latest donations

D
D on 02 Mar 2021
Great idea
$25
DAVID
DAVID on 17 Dec 2020
From "SALTIRE". Good work SuperGav!
$50
Wendy
Wendy on 15 Dec 2020
Excellent location for a tribute to a pioneer inventor
$10
Worlddoc
Worlddoc on 15 Dec 2020
Great to see the plan recognises not only his great jetboat legacy but also his machinery and ski field contribution
$10
Gavin
Gavin on 15 Dec 2020
Bill deserves a statue
$60

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