Mackennal also met the visiting Sarah Bernhardt who strongly advised him to leave Australia and return to Paris .
While in Australia , Mackennal obtained other commissions , including the figure over the doorway of Mercantile Chambers , Collins Street , Melbourne .
Mackennal also met the visiting Sarah Bernhardt who strongly advised Mackennal to leave Australia and return to Paris .
While in Australia , Mackennal obtained other commissions , including the figure over the doorway of Mercantile Chambers , Collins Street , Melbourne .