The Strike By Greg James 1991

THE STRIKE BY GREG JAMES 1991. This sculpture depicts the gold strike near Coolgardie by prospectors William Ford and Authur Bayley in 1892 which unleashed the gold rushes that secured the future of the struggling colony of Western Australia. Established one of the states most successful and enduring industries and led to the foundation of the Perth Mint in 1899. This stone marks the location of a time capsule laid by the Premier of Western Australia. The honourable R.F Court MLA. On the occation of the Perth Mint's centenary 20 June 1999. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab