Background
Walker was born in Balwyn or Colac, Victoria in Australia in 1927.
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Stephen Walker
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Education
He left school at age 13 but attended Melbourne Teachers" College from 1945 to 1947 before moving to Hobart in 1948.
Career
In the 1950s he repeatedly traveled to Europe, studying sculpting under Henry Moore from 1954 to 1956 and visiting Rome, Florence and Prague through scholarships. On his return to Australia he settled in Tasmania. Walker had two children.
He died in Hobart on June 16, 2014 of a lung infection.
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June 16, 2014 (aged 87)
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Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.