For additional information regarding this time period, see the Great Depression in Australia and Sydney Harbour Bridge.Lennie Gwyther (18 April 1922 - 1992), often referred to as "Lennie the Legend", was an Australian figure of significance due to his 1932 solo horseback journey from Leongatha, Victoria to Sydney, New South Wales as a nine-year old boy.
Accompanied by his horse, Ginger Mick, Gwyther undertook an 1000 kilometre or 600 mile journey to watch the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.