The Weethalle Silos (60km west of West Wyalong) were the ninth silos to be included in the Australian Silo Art Trail and the first to be completed in NSW. The silos are 21 metres high and 31 metres wide. The Weethalle silos were painted by renowned Melbourne-based artist Heesco Khosnaran. The large-scale mural is a tribute to the rich agricultural heritage of the small community of Weethalle and the surrounding Bland Shire Communities. They portray a shearer, a grain farmer and a small flock of sheep perched high on a balcony keeping a watchful eye over the land.
Dear Editor,
Following on from the photo in last week’s issue of the painted water tower in Walgett. It would be great if Parkes Shire commissioned our silos to get painted.
It would be interesting to see what other members of our community think about that. And if we were to get one, which subject would be preferred by the community.
Would the Council seek the population’s preferences? Just some thoughts. Apparently, they attract tourists.
Kind regards
Beverley Drabsch