Top Things to do in Greater Perth
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10 Monuments & Statues in Greater Perth That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Perth, Australia including State War Memorial, Pioneer Woman's Memorial, The Catalpa Memorial, The Queen's Tree, Firefighters' Memorial Grove, Memorial to the Migrant Children, Jewish War Memorial, To the Fishermen - The Jetty, Bella, John Gerovich.
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1. State War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,810 reviews
Reviewed By SJCPerth - Perth, Australia
A wonderful trubute to those who sacrificed their lives to give Australia the safe life she lives today. The whole Kings Park area has beautiful grounds to picnic on, many beautiful trees and plants, nature walking trails, flora and fauna particular to Western Australia, spectacular viewing points of the city, plent of parking, easy to get to drive or public transport, in the heart of the city. You won't be disappointed. A must visit place for any visitor to Perth, WA
2. Pioneer Woman's Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Pioneer Women's Memorial is quite beautiful, it is a statue of a woman in the middle of a lake, with fountains. The memorial is in a hollow, surrounded by a well-kept lawn. The West would never have been tamed without the sacrifices of these heroic women.
3. The Catalpa Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
There are a number of similar memorials featuring wild geese, the symbol for exiled Irish soldiers and personage. Impressive monument with surrounding plaques commemorating the escape of Irish Fenians, Robert Cranston, Thomas Darragh, Michael Harrington, Thomas Hassett, Martin Hogan, and James Wilson. who were given passage by the American whaler, Catalpa, off Rockingham following their escape from Fremantle Prison in 1876. The whaler had been purchased and refitted by another Fenian, John Boyle O'Reilly, who had escaped from a convict gang near Bunbury in 1869. For those interested in Irish/Australian history, a memorial to O'Reilly is located at the junction of Buffalo Road and the Leschenault Peninsula in the Harvey Shire.
4. The Queen's Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Queen Elizabeth II is the only reigning British monarch ever to visit Australia. It is estimated that almost everyone in Australia has had a chance to see her during her various tours, which have taken her to every State and mainland Territory.. The Queen's Tree was planted by Her Majesty in King's Park on 27 March 1954. I was then less than one year old. Once a sapling, after 67 years it is a mighty monument to Australia's affection for Royalty.
5. Firefighters' Memorial Grove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
I wish that abstract sculptures could be accompanied by an inscribed plaque that gave pertinent details of the object. I eventually located the information on the website of the Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES). The original memorial dates to July 2000 and consists of a "granite arc representing the base of a burnt out tree and a ten tonne rock symbolising a flame, which reflects the impact and role of fire". The bronze sculptures of two firefighters were added later, an evocative scene that demonstrates the comradeship of the firefighters and also the pain of a lost colleague. A low wall has a commemorative inscription. The entire memorial is a dedication to those that have lost their lives serving the community.
6. Memorial to the Migrant Children
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
This memorial was unveiled in 2004 and commemorates British and Maltese children sent from their homelands to forge new lives in Western Australia. It commemorates nearly 3,000 unaccompanied children shipped to WA between 1913 and 1968. At its unveiling, the Minister stated; “The statue, a representation of a boy aged 12 and a girl aged 10 with expressions of awe and wonder on their faces, aptly captures the emotional journey”. Many of these children were orphans but also many had families remaining at home and they were sent without their knowledge. While many succeeded and thrived, Australia has not been kind to many more who suffered indignity and trauma at the hands of their supposed protectors.
7. Jewish War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
This monument has 4 sides with an Iconic column. It is surmounted with a globe of copper, holding the shield of King David. Even the soldiers of Jewish faith went to war, working with the Australians. More than 2300 Jewish soldiers came to the call to fight during the WWI in Europe. More than 300 Jewish soldiers died in Europe. 100 Jewish soldiers received military honors. They were dedicated. This is why they have a monument. The monument is really well done. They deserved that memorial. I was impressed. Worthwhile to see!
8. To the Fishermen - The Jetty
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
In the old days, men from Southern Europe made a living from fishing, as their families had done for generations. They harvested the elusive "crays" (rock lobsters) using whicker cray pots. The pots seen in thsi sculpture haven't been used for over 50 years. What these seamen brought to Western Australia was a strong back and a willingness to work, and an innate shrewdness.
9. Bella
10. John Gerovich
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By L9573VNdavide - East Fremantle, Australia
Great statue of two great players competing in the long standing Fremantle Derby that has its origins as far back as may 26 1900 when both East and South Fremantle shared this ground.
