Tears as a Bronze Hero is Unveiled

A newspaper front page from The Bulletin dated January 9, 2004, with the headline "Tears as a bronze hero is unveiled." The main image shows Premier Peter Beattie and Peter Gallagher's wife and daughter admiring a life-size bronze statue of rugby league legend Peter "Pedro" Gallagher, created by sculptor Linda Klarfeld. The statue captures Gallagher in a dynamic pose, emphasizing his strength and contribution to sports. The accompanying article details the emotional unveiling ceremony attended by Gallagher's family and dignitaries, celebrating his legacy in rugby league and the Southport Turf Club. The event was part of the Magic Millions celebrations, with the statue commemorating Gallagher's impact on the Gold Coast community.