He is a man from Henty who developed the header which revolutionised farming systems globally.

And rural innovations have come and gone over the years, however, the header is still one of the most important pieces of equipment in farming systems.

In rural circles the establishment of the header, and the historic roots of Henty, in southern NSW are well known.

The establishment of the header and also the long-running and successful Henty Machinery Field Days give the town pride of place on the agricultural calendar. 

And now there is a plan to develop a “significant piece” of artwork in Mr Taylor’s honour.

Philanthropic contributions mean that artwork could be to the value of $85,000. 

The public artwork is being commissioned by the Greater Hume Shire Council, in partnership with the Headlie Taylor Header Museum and Murray Arts and the organisations are calling for expressions of interest before July 31. 

After years of planning, the Headlie Taylor Header Museum secured funds from various philanthropic and Government sources to commemorate local engineer, and recognise his historical contribution to agriculture.

The Greater Hume Shire Council, in partnership with the Headlie Taylor Header Museum and Murray Arts, proposes to commission a significant public artwork in front of the Headlie Taylor Header Museum, located within the Henty Bicentennial Park. “I just love the story, spirit and determination behind this commission,” said executive director of Murray Arts, Alyce Fisher. 

Headlie Taylor Museum manager, Bruce Taylor said the aim was to recognise the invention of the headers which were exported around the world.