The Strike, Perth
The Strike is a sculpture located outside the Perth Mint. The bronze statue was cast in 1991 by sculptor Greg James. It pays honor to the Gold Rush in Western Australia.
The statue depicts the discovery of gold by gold prospectors William Ford and Arthur Bayley. The two men had met while prospecting in Queensland and decided together to go to an area that is now Coolgardie. They found the nugget of gold that is featured in "The Strike" monument.
Due to their discovery, and subsequent find of more than 37 pounds of gold, they were rewarded 20 acres of land. Bayley's Reward mine was named for Arthur Bayley.
The sculpture was placed directly in front of the entrance of the Perth Mint after it was cast. Visitors can see the statue from the street, but entry to the Perth Mint grounds is required for a close look. The gates are open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM each Sunday.
Locals sometimes refer to the statue as "The Miners."
The statue depicts the discovery of gold by gold prospectors William Ford and Arthur Bayley. The two men had met while prospecting in Queensland and decided together to go to an area that is now Coolgardie. They found the nugget of gold that is featured in "The Strike" monument.
Due to their discovery, and subsequent find of more than 37 pounds of gold, they were rewarded 20 acres of land. Bayley's Reward mine was named for Arthur Bayley.
The sculpture was placed directly in front of the entrance of the Perth Mint after it was cast. Visitors can see the statue from the street, but entry to the Perth Mint grounds is required for a close look. The gates are open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM each Sunday.
Locals sometimes refer to the statue as "The Miners."
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The Strike on Map
Sight Name: The Strike
Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Perth, Australia
Create Your Own Walk in Perth
Creating your own self-guided walk in Perth is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Perth Historic Buildings Walk
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Just like other Western Australia’s settlements, the city struggled throughout the 1800s from the lack of resources, labor and investment. However,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Just like other Western Australia’s settlements, the city struggled throughout the 1800s from the lack of resources, labor and investment. However,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Perth Introduction Walking Tour
Perth is the capital of Western Australia. With a population of more than 2 million, the metropolitan area is the fourth largest in the country.
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles