Skipping Girl Sign - 1970s Version

1970s Version

Following public outcry, a Mr John Benjamin of the nearby electroplating factory Crusader Plate worked with the local council to acquire and reinstate the sign on his own roof. Since the original had been sold, a smaller version was built and placed on the roof of the electroplating factory at 651 Victoria Street in 1970. The 1970 version was listed by the National Trust (Victoria) in 2000, and has also been listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

The sign was illuminated until 2002 when the sign's owners decided to cease funding of the power and maintenance required for operation.

In May 2008, an appeal was launched for public donations to restore the sign by energy company AGL Energy, the National Trust (Victoria), the Heritage Council of Victoria, the Melbourne Restoration Fund, the group 'Friends of Audrey', and representatives of the sign's owners Spring & Parks Pty Ltd. Following the appeal, in March 2009 funds for a full restoration were successfully raised.

Little Audrey was taken down for repairs on March the 23rd 2009. After restoration works were completed by Delta Neon, the sign was placed back on its perch on June the 10th of the same year. Power is currently being paid for by AGL Energy using their 100% GreenPower energy plan until 2014.