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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Megan Doherty

A new modern and colourful rendering of the enigmatic King O'Malley

Mick Ashley's new image of King O'Malley. Picture supplied

He was the (supposedly) American-born politician who was part of the argument of where to locate the Australian national capital. The teetotaller who banned alcohol in the new territory so, naturally, inspired the name for one of Canberra's most popular pubs.

King O'Malley was as colourful as he was enigmatic, according to the artist who has come up with a new, modern take on the early 20th century mover and shaker.

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