Nikki's journey now takes on a totally different aire. From the harmony and spirituality of the original inhabitants, the beauty and glory that arises from the ferocious forces of nature, to the arrival of European settlers. As the forms that created the kaleidescope of colour representing the Australian native flora and fauna scattered, a large caricature, representing Captain Cook and European settlement arrived centre stage, carrying with it an interesting 'representative cargo' - a rabbit! The trials and tribulations of early European settlement forged a unique Australian character - a pioneering spirit of energy and ingenuity, humour and larrikinism.

Well known caricatures by famous Australian artist Sir Sydney Nolan, of an Australian icon, the bushranger Ned Kelly, enter the arena. A steel horse, representing the new "technology" arriving, is surrounded by other Australian icons, such as the galvanised iron water tanks, and corrugated sheets of iron. The wheels of agricultural machinery make their mark on the landscape, and scenes reminiscent of the early settlement life abound. Dancing, woodchopping, the windmill and the whip cracking.

Above Right: The familiar caricature, created by Sir Sydney Nolan, of a famous Australian bushranger, Ned Kelly. Left and above left: The windmill is still a visible and useful Australian icon. It and the rainwater tank meant that many were able to survive the arid conditions of the Australian outback. Below: The wheels or agriculture were spinning all over Stadium Australia's 3 dimensional 'stage'.

Left: The shearing shed, the bales of wool, and the 'somersaulting sheep. Below: The "Saturday morning symphony" of Victa lawnmowers, which is still heard throughout Australia today.

With the spread of agriculture into the rich and fertile country west of the Great Dividing Range that runs along the east coast of Australia, the increase in dependence on wool started. Eventually Australia was 'riding on the sheep's back'! The big properties and their musterers and dogs, the shearer's travelling from shed to shed, and rural Australia had arrived.

From here sprung the 'great Australian dream' - to own your own 'block'. Be it a few hundred thousand acres in the outback, or a simple quarter acre in suburbia, Australians all wanted their piece. And with that quarter acre came the Victa lawnmower! Saturday mornings was 'symphony time' - the sounds of the Victa being pushed around the lawn, trimming the grass, became a part of the suburban culture, and still is today!