There are 7 historical memorials and monuments in Golden Outback
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A memorial to John Baxter who was Eyre's travelling companion when he crossed Australia in 1841.
Situated in the heart of the town, a monument that commemorates the miners who gave "the golden mile" its golden international name. Erected in 1984.
Statue of the horse Hardy Norseman who uncovered gold in the town. His owner Laurie Sinclair later found the rich gold source that became the second richest goldfield in WA.
Statue of Paddy Hannan. Have a drink from his water bag.
Statue of St Katherine - patron saint of miners in the middle of the square.
THE BIG RAM - weight 4 tonnes, length 13 metres, height 9 metres, width 6 metres. Fibreglass statue overlooking town.
Local legend says that two Aboriginal tribes clashed in a war in this location. Back then, the nearby Gnamma Hole would be filled with rainfall. A larger Gnamma Hole was covered to stop stock falling