The Big Mermaid?

Since the advantages of having a "BIG" statue of something (i. e Banana, Prawn, Merino) has proven to be a boon to tourism, many councils are looking for an appropriate subject to be included in the "BIG" category, including Wyong Shire Council.

The present forerunner is "The Big Pelican", although other contenders are "The Big Yawn", "The Big Flathead", "The Big Lion" after the local landmark Lion Island.

Overlooked has been the elusive "Mermaid of Broken Bay", first spotted in 1802 by three convicts escaping from Brooklyn Prison on the Hawkesbury River.

Numerous sightings have been reported since and the one in 1979 was further supported by the photograph taken by Bernly Crungle of Point Clare.

Roy Spence Woy Woy