Magnificent tributes to Hay’s servicemen and women line the banks of Sandy Point Beach amongst the backdrop of Red River Gums and breathtaking natural beauty of the Murrumbidgee River. Emerging from the flat plains, two water towers, set back from the main street and still holding the towns filtered water supply have the visages of five servicemen and women, all somehow connected to the area. The colour slashes selected by the artist connect the two sides by wrapping around the cylinder and splashing across both towers for one cohesive artwork.

Lieutenant Lorna Margaret Whyte, Private Victor George Murray, Corporal Clifford Leslie Farlow, Private William 'George' Cannon and Private Norman Charles Flack are the subjects of the murals, and are now set to the metal canvas and commemorate Hay’s significant military history and memory for locals and visitors alike.

Melbourne Artist Matt Adnate created the lasting memorial to the massive human contribution of the people of Hay in the World Wars.

In July 2024 Matt took out the coveted Archibald Packing Room Award. Titled ‘Rhythms of heritage’, the portrait was created mostly with Adnate’s signature medium of spray paint and represents musician Baker Boy's journey as an artist, featuring a captivating reflection of Arnhem Land landscape in his eyes.

The work was selected by the members of the Art Gallery’s Packing Room team who unpack and install the annual entries to the Archibald Prize competition. The Archibald Prize is awarded annually to the best portrait, preferably of some man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics, painted by any artist resident in Australasia.