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CHART YOUR COURSE TO BROKEN HILL Find your way to and from the region with ease on the network of sealed highways that link Broken Hill with Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Get here fast on return flights from Adelaide, Sydney, Dubbo, Melbourne and Mildura.

There are rail options from Sydney and Adelaide, including the Indian Pacific and the Outback Explorer, as well as bus services from Adelaide and Dubbo.

Vehicle hire is also available in Broken Hill.

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Broken Hill and the outback offer a wealth of experiences CONTENTS BROKEN HILL This section of the guide describes all you need to know about Broken Hill.

Introduction Where it all began Explore & Discover Mining Art & Culture General Info & Maps Advertising Index Attractions Galleries Retail Touring Cafes, Restaurants, Bars & Clubs Accommodation

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CONTENTS OUTBACK NSW To discover what is beyond in Outback NSW, turn this book over and begin your adventures all over again.

National Parks Outback Towns Lightning Ridge Bourke Brewarrina White Cliffs Cameron Corner, Milparinka & Tibooburra Wilcannia, Tilpa & Louth Menindee Cobar & Nyngan Hay Balranald Events Touring

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BROKEN HILL

Line of Lode

Broken Hill is an outback oasis of real life attractions, mining heritage, diverse culture, welcoming hospitality and away from it all experiences.

Known as the Silver City, Broken Hill offers everything from boisterous games of two-up to original mines that take you underground and centuries back in time. Be captivated by massive sculptures in the landscape and delicate silverwork once owned by city pioneers.

Tour hands-on museums, renowned galleries, and marvel at elegant architecture created by stupendous wealth. Explore famous locations from movies like Mad Max and Mission Impossible. Stand and survey moonscapes where the horizon extends so far that you can actually see the curvature of the earth.

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This is the place to browse for unique art and unearth rare gems in popular community markets. Between bargains, it is also the place to spoil yourself with great coffee, fine dining and fresh local produce – then settle into the kind of comfortable accommodation you’d expect in a city that has been welcoming visitors for generations.

Broken Hill is an enthralling destination. This section of the guide describes all you need to know to make the most of every moment in the Silver City. To discover what is beyond – magnificent national parks, lush rivers and lakes, abundant wildlife and classic towns of outback NSW – turn this book over and begin your adventures all over again.

INTRODUCTION

top 1O attractions Mining History

National Parks

Unearth the heritage of one of the world’s oldest mining towns

From red dunes to lush rivers, explore the region’s magnificent parks

Heritage Trail

Silverton

Wander through Broken Hill’s captivating and diverse history

Discover the unique outback town where the mining boom began

Film History

Star Gazing

Scout locations made famous by movies like Mad Max and Mission Impossible

Clear outback skies put on a spectacular show of stars almost every night

Interactive Museums Immerse yourself in engaging and informative attractions for all ages

Soar above the Silver City area and sightsee from the comfort of a coach or 4WD

Galleries

Nature Walk

Be welcomed into the eclectic heart of Broken Hill’s artistic culture

Follow well-marked trails into beautiful desert landscapes

Scenic Flight & Driving Tours

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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

1835: The first European, surveyor and explorer Major Thomas Mitchell, visits the area.

1700 million years ago: Thermal springs deposit silver, lead and zinc sulphides formed in mud from hot springs on the ocean floor. The Broken Hill ore body is born.

1850s:

30 million years ago: The Broken Hill ore body outcrops as the Barrier Ranges are uplifted and the ore body sits rusting for the next 30 million years. This fortunate coincidence of architecture and weathering turns the top of the hill into oxides containing silver, lead and zinc.

Pastoralists shear 50,000 sheep at Mt Wood Station (today Sturt National Park).

200 million years ago:

1844:

The Great Artesian Basin, a huge inland sea, laps into the Corner Country, with the Barrier Hill exposed further south.

Charles Sturt passes through the region in his quest to find an inland sea.

50,000 years ago: The Barrier Ranges are home to the Bulali, a subgroup of the Wiljakali people, who occupy the region from Broken Hill to the country beyond today’s border with SA. These hardy people hunt and forage in the Barrier Ranges, and are feared by the more peaceful Baarkindji of the Darling River.

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1902: 1883: Silverton (25km north-west of Broken Hill) is established after the discovery of silver and lead deposits. It reaches its peak population of approx. 3,000 by the end of 1885. The current population is less than 50 but Silverton features multiple art galleries, museums and an exciting movie history.

The first steam tram begins shuttling between Argent Street and Patton Street. More than 6,000 passengers climb aboard on the first day. The last steam tram finishes its journey in 1926.

1907: 1883:

Broken Hill is proclaimed the Silver City. It is now the second largest settlement in NSW (after Sydney).

The Broken Hill Mining Company is floated by the Syndicate of Seven after the boundary rider Charles Rasp finds what he believes to be tin but turns out to be silver, part of one of the most valuable mineral deposits in the world.

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Mining the ore body in Broken Hill sets the newly-formed Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (BHP) on a path to become Australia’s richest company.

Broken Hill’s population reaches 30,000.

Picketing is introduced by unions during a violent strike.

BHP leases are patrolled by the company and, as intimidation, mock graves set up bearing derogatory ‘epitaphs’ of union members.

The strike lasts several months but miners return to work for the same pay rates and hours – 48 hours a week.

1860: Burke and Wills use the Maiden Hotel in Menindee as a base during their ill-fated expedition to the Gulf of Carpentaria, becoming the first Europeans to traverse the continent.

1888: The first train arrives in Broken Hill from South Australia (via Silverton) and Broken Hill is proclaimed a municipality

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1915: roken Hill is the scene of the only B enemy attack on Australian soil in WW1.

Only four months before the ANZAC’s fight the Turks at Gallipoli, a Silvertonbound train is fired on by two men in an ice cream cart flying the Turkish flag.

Today a replica cart can be seen at White Rocks at the northern end of Broken Hill.

Population peaks at around 35,000.

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1936: Dust storms continue to plague the lives of the people, made worse by the sharp, gritty sand from the ‘skimp’ (mill residue) dumps. A tree-planting campaign is initiated under the direction of botanist Albert Morris to minimise these effects.

The resulting ‘Regeneration Reserve’ is classified by the National Trust as a Landscape Conversation Area in 1991.

The first train arrives in Broken Hill from Sydney after 40 years of campaigning for the route.

1939: BHP leaves Broken Hill. It has since become Australia’s largest corporate body with widespread interests in steel production, coal mining and ship building.

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1942:

The ‘Big Strike’ lasts 18 months and secures once and for all proper recognition of the rights and conditions of workers in the industry.

A munitions annexe is constructed, employing 300 women and 84 men, producing 637,606 nose cones for shells until the end of WW2.

1932: The worldwide depression is at its lowest point. Unemployment in Australia is almost 30 percent. In Broken Hill many single men are evicted from boarding houses and in desperation they build a shanty town on the site of the original municipal power station.

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Present day: 1942-45: The Broken Hill Gaol houses the nation’s gold reserves in a special steel lined vault.

After more than 125 years of mining a 300 million tonne mineral system, the 7.5km long, 1.6km deep Line of Lode still supports mining, making Broken Hill one of the longest continual mining towns in the world.

1956: Broken Hill School of the Air opens to combat the lack of educational facilities in remote areas.

1970: ‘Wake in Fright’ is filmed in Broken Hill and Silverton and puts the area on the map as a unique film location.

1984: The long established but illegal Crystal Lane Two-Up school is shut down.

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2002:

The Sculpture Symposium adds a new attraction and visual identity to Broken Hill.

Opening of the Living Desert Sanctuary.

1960: The Menindee Lakes Storage Scheme opens, guaranteeing a continuous water supply to Broken Hill and offering recreational water sports to the community.

2001: 1954: Queen Elizabeth visits Broken Hill and broadcasts a message to outback listeners linked with the Flying Doctor base.

Opening of the Miners’ Memorial and Line of Lode Visitors Centre.

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EXPLORE & DISCOVER Explore iconic Australian heritage alongside amazing modern day outback attractions.

Living Desert Sculptures

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The Line of Lode overlooking Broken Hill CBD

Unearth everything from Australian icons to captivating community markets. Discover landmarks made famous on film and browse streets that have bustled with shoppers for over a century. Relax between your explorations in atmospheric cafes and restaurants serving local gourmet produce and superb coffee.

Creations in the landscape For a sense of why creative people continue to be inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the desert landscape around Broken Hill, visit the 12 massive sculptures perched on a nearby hill. Initiated by Gosford based sculptor Lawrence Beck and created by twelve artists from five countries, these striking sandstone pieces and the panoramic views that accompany them celebrate the strong connection between art and environment within the region. The sculptures are located within the Living Desert reserve 9km from Broken Hill.

Also within the Living Desert reserve is the 180ha Living Desert Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. Bordered by a predator-proof fence, the sanctuary’s tranquil gullies and rocky outcrops are threaded with paths that encourage visitors to experience outback plants and animals, and help to better understand the region’s Aboriginal heritage.

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Royal Flying Doctor Service

Royal Flying Doctor Service and School of the Air

Synagogue of the Outback Museum

Lifeline for the health and wellbeing of outback Australians, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) covers 80 per cent of the country – an area the size of western Europe. Experience the RFDS on a guided tour of its base. These tours run continuously so you won’t miss out. You can also see RFDS activities presented in the Mantle of Safety Museum.

A heritage listed building of the early 20th century, the Broken Hill Synagogue is over 100 years old. In honour of its heritage, a museum was established in 2010 to provide a unique perspective on the richness of Jewish life in the outback. The Synagogue Museum is open Monday, Wednesday, Sunday 10am to 3pm.

The School of the Air is a unique institution for visitors but an everyday experience for children of the outback. Today, radio communication is mostly replaced by email, intranet and social media over satellitelinked internet, but the education connection between students and their teacher remains the same. The School of the Air classroom in the Broken Hill region covers over a million square kilometres, with a student population of about 80 living on outback stations. To listen in on a class, book through the Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre.

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Sulphide Street Railway and Historical Museum

Sulphide Street Railway and Historical Museum

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Opposite the Visitor Information Centre is the Sulphide Street Railway and Historical Museum. This is actually more than four museums for the price of one – the Broken Hill Migrant Museum, the Hospital Museum, the Ron Carter Transport Pavilion and the Triple Chance Mineral Collection.

The site also houses a fascinating range of railway attractions including the Silver City Comet, and is gearing up to commemorate the centenary of the only enemy attack on Australian soil in WW1. This occurred in January 1915, only four months before the Anzac’s fought the Turks at Gallipoli, when a Silverton-bound train was fired on by two men in an ice cream cart flying the Turkish flag.

Broken Hill Family History Group Broken Hill Railway Station in Crystal Street is a gateway to and from Broken Hill, and a gateway to the city’s past. As well as the railway connection, the station is home to the Broken Hill Family History Group. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 3pm, and on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm, the Broken Hill Family History Group is staffed by a dedicated band of volunteers keen to delve into less known details of Broken Hill’s fascinating cultural heritage.

The group began its sleuthing in 1977, when a handful of interested locals met to research, preserve and promote Broken Hill. They now have a research room and library containing thousands of indexed transcriptions from local original registers.

Available for research – donations welcome.

In the 19th century, the many dry creek beds beyond Broken Hill were favourite picnic spots. Dressed in their Sunday best, locals would spread blankets on the soft sand and tuck into well-stocked hampers. Men played skittles using large wooden balls bowled at unopened champagne bottles that they set up in old camp fireplaces. No expense was spared, to such an extent that people washed their faces in champagne when water was scarce.

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Silverton

Silverton Broken Hill’s mining boom actually began in the tiny desert town of Silverton, 25km away.

In the 1880s, Silverton was a mining hub of equivalent intensity and scale to Broken Hill.

Today, Silverton is about as different from Broken Hill as it is possible to get. Nestled in the arid landscape of the Western Barrier Ranges, it is a quiet outback town characterised by broad, unmade streets and a selection of classic stone buildings.

Silverton’s photogenic appearance has made it more famous as a film location than most places in Australia. Movies made here range from Hollywood blockbusters to Australian cinematic icons. Even the historic Silverton Hotel has featured in more than 100 films and commercials, and welcomes visitors to view its film memorabilia.

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Two of Australia’s best-known movies, ‘Mad Max’ (released as ‘The Road Warrior’ in the US) and ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ were shot on the famous Mundi Mundi Plains, 5km west of Silverton. From here you can marvel at the curvature of the earth and the beauty of the distant Boolcoomatta Hills in the Olary Range 90km away. Take a self-drive day trip or join a tour group. Enjoy a pleasant picnic beside nearby Umberumberka Reservoir 9km from Silverton and stay the night on Eldee Station, which is also just out of town.

Silverton may look like a movie set but there’s nothing fake here. The town boasts unique local galleries, artist studios and museums. For example, check out the art and heritage displays in the beautifully restored Silverton Gaol Museum. This gaol wasn’t Silverton’s first. The original 1889 gaol was so insecure that prisoners had

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Mundi Mundi Plains

to be locked with leg irons to stop them escaping. They were also chained to a nearby peppercorn tree when the gaol was overcrowded, as it often was. No surprise that a new gaol was built and this is where the museum is today.

In the 1880s, Silverton was a mass of canvas and iron shanties, with bearded moleskin-clad men hurrying about the streets, gripped by ‘silver fever’. Hotels and stores were erected in record time and more and more men arrived in droves. Compared to the mad bustle of those times, Silverton’s streets seem almost deserted today.

Learn more about Silverton at the Visitor Information Centre, located in Beyond 39 Dips.

For more information Silverton’s Visitor Information Centre 08 8088 7566

Silverton Hotel

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Town Hall Facade (1891)

Argent Street

Patton Village

Life in early 20th century Broken Hill was as fast-paced as any big city. More than 30,000 people lived here by 1905 and on any given day, many of them could be seen bustling up and down Argent Street, the showpiece of Broken Hill’s new wealth. The generous width of the street was originally to help bullock trains turn. For a while it became the domain of the city’s steam trams, and now offers an enticing selection of restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and other speciality shops.

An equally charming precinct on the ‘south side’ of the city is Patton Village. This delightful row of shops and services stand opposite a quiet park that early last century resonated with the sounds of Broken Hill’s highland and brass bands. Back then, Patton Street was one of the city’s most active commercial centres. It boasted blacksmiths, boot-makers, fruiterers and even an undertaker. Many of the shops today are straight out of the 1950s, like Bells Milk Bar, which has been making malted milks and soda spiders the traditional way since 1892.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Patton Village

LOCAL PRODUCE From casual cafes and elegant restaurants to picnicking in one of city’s beautiful parks and gardens, there are plenty of cuisine choices in Broken Hill. Supporting the city’s dining culture is an abundance of dedicated food producers like Santalum Quandong Farm, makers of premium jams, sauces and chutneys. Others include Broken Hill Gourmet Products which make Australian Outback olive oil and Limestone Station which produce kalamata olives and olive oil along with pistachio nuts, carob products, roasted capsicum, antipasto and an assortment of plenty more. You’ll also find all these delicious products for sale in quality stores throughout Broken Hill, at a number in nearby Silverton, and at Broken Hill’s famous Community Markets.

Community Markets Browse the bustling Community Markets at 200 Beryl Street which, on the second Saturday of every month, offer all sorts of goods for sale, from fresh fruit and vegetables to gourmet meats, jams, pickles, cakes and biscuits, as well as Asian food, chocolates, sweets, even olive trees. Take your pick from souvenirs, toys, clothes, paintings, folk art and engraved glass while you enjoy a classic outback barbecue.

Live Music The following venues feature regular live music acts and/or Karaoke nights.

For more information contact the venues directly or check the local newspaper Barrier Daily Truth.

Alma Hotel Demo Club Mulga Hill Tavern Musicians Club Night Train Palace Hotel Silverton Hotel Southern Cross Hotel Sturt Club

08 8087 3260 08 8088 4477 08 8087 7138 08 8088 1777 08 8087 3318 08 8088 1699 08 8088 5313 08 8088 3085 08 8087 4541

Cinema Silver City Cinema

08 8087 4569

Entertainment

2-Up at The Palace Hotel Every Friday Poets in the Pub 1st Monday of (Black Lion Inn) month

Markets

Community Markets (200 Beryl St) 2nd Saturday of month

Venues

Civic Centre Theatre 44

08 8080 3480 08 8087 9585

See a full calendar of events on page 33 of the Outback NSW section.

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Imperial Fine Accommodation (Imperial Hotel, 1888)

Accommodation Broken Hill’s superb accommodation ranges from elegantly restored heritage hotels and bed and breakfasts, to comfortable modern motels and friendly caravan parks to suit family budgets. For a real ‘down to earth’ experience, you can even stay in selfcontained cottages restored from miners’ old ‘tinnie’ cottages. Adventuring in the outback doesn’t mean missing out on luxury. Broken Hill’s central location makes it the ideal base from which to discover the entire outback region. So you can trek to remote spots in absolute safety and be back in the comfort of your hotel before dinner.

comfortable accommodation to choose from. Staying on a working sheep or cattle station, a family farmstay, in a bush pub or heritage bed and breakfast. Whether you sleep snugly in a swag, or bed down in authentic shearers’ quarters, there’s nothing like waking as the sun rises over the desert.

Some of the most evocative places to stay in the region’s outback towns are its classic old hotels. Once the watering holes of thirsty pioneers and miners, they are wonderfully inviting places with wide verandas that keep the bars and comfortable rooms cool and inviting, no matter how hot it is outside.

Broken Hill knows what intrepid outback travellers need before they head out on the road. The city’s supermarkets and specialty stores make it easy to stock up on essentials, home comforts and gourmet treats. Staying overnight or longer is a great way to soak up the real outback, and there’s plenty of

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Outback Church Stay (Old Baptist Church, 1911)

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Broken Hill Tourist Park

By 1932, the worldwide depression was at its worst. Unemployment in Australia reached almost 30 per cent.

In Broken Hill, many single men were evicted from boarding houses, and in desperation they built a shantytown on the site of the original municipal power station. Locals called it the ‘chateau de tar drums’ because dwellings were made from drums half filled with stones and roofed over with flattened kerosene tins. The place became a haven for swagmen. They arrived on the Silverton Tramway steam train and as it slowed at the Pell Street crossing, would jump down and scurry towards the chateau to avoid police patrols.

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Mining Broken Hill’s residents have been digging deep for generations in one of the longest continual mining towns in the world.

Day Dream Mine

Mining

Browne’s Shaft (Junction Mine, 1886)

After more than 125 years mining in Broken Hill the 7.5km long, 1.6km deep Line of Lode has yielded 300 million metric tons of ore – enough to fill more than 1,500 concert halls in the Sydney Opera House – and generated over $100 billion.

Boom, bust and bravado Fortunes have come and gone in Broken Hill against an economic background of boom and bust.

Today, mining in Broken Hill is still big business. It generates more than $400 million a year, which, in 2012, accounted for almost half of the city’s gross regional product. The two main mining operators, Perilya and CBH Resources, together employ more than 500 locals in mining works.

Over the years, the vivid stories associated with extreme fluctuations in the city’s wealth contribute their own richness to the unique character of Broken Hill.

Experience these stories first-hand on a series of easy, self-guided walking tours – the Broken Hill Heritage Trail, the Broken Hill Cemetery Walk or the Heroes, Larrikins and Visionaries of Broken Hill Walk. Pick up a brochure from the Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre.

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Mining

THE LINE OF LODE: THEN AND NOW NOW THEN

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Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum The most famous showpiece in the Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum is the Silver Tree. Made from 8.5kg of silver, the tree was created for the Melbourne Colonial Exhibition of 1880. The Silver Tree was once owned by Charles Rasp, the boundary rider who pegged out the first Broken Hill mining lease with his partners.

The museum is a fabulous representation of the spectacular array of minerals found in Broken Hill – Australia’s premier mineral locality. The museum is internationally recognised, and has been featured in numerous national and international publications. Selected specimens from its collection have also been displayed at some of the most prestigious mineral shows, including the world’s two largest shows in Tucson and Munich. As well as housing a significant collection of local minerals, the

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museum tells the story of how the world’s largest deposit of silver, lead and zinc was formed in Broken Hill. The Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum is located in the restored former Bond Store, which dates from 1892.

Day Dream Mine Experience an authentic historic mine you can tour in absolute safety. Between Broken Hill and Silverton is the Day Dream Mine.

It descends deep into the earth and gives visitors a real sense of what it must have once been like wielding a pick and shovel in such challenging conditions. Located 33km from Broken Hill near Silverton, the Day Dream Mine enables you to go underground in safety and relative comfort at the same time as getting a sense of the harsh life miners once led. Mining was the reason that Silverton sprang up in the first place, and it’s still possible to experience what life was like for men working in its heyday.

White’s Mineral Art & Living Mining Museum

Established in 1882, the mine attracted a settlement of about 500 people and the district’s first smelters. But the settlement was short-lived and gave ground to Silverton and then Broken Hill although the mine continued to operate until 1983.

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White’s Mineral Art and Living Mining Museum A world of mineral magnificence is on display in White’s Mineral Art and Living Mining Museum. Found on Allendale Street, this gem of an attraction takes you on an illustrated journey through the architectural and mining history of Broken Hill. Bushy White’s mineral paintings are complemented by many rare mining artefacts, underground memorabilia and models of mine sites, making this attraction a great way to interpret mining life without heading underground.

Much of Broken Hill’s modern mining industry is built on the back of what was established by the Broken Hill Proprietary Company – best known as BHP. A famous name in Australia, BHP Billiton is now one of the world’s largest mining companies. Broken Hill is where it began for BHP in 1885, when the company began mining the massive ore body containing the world’s richest source of silver, lead and zinc.

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Syndicate Of Seven busts

Trades Hall

Syndicate of Seven Seven men from Mount Gipps Station put Broken Hill on the map in 1883. The group, known later as the Syndicate of Seven, discovered ore on an isolated ‘broken hill’. These men were George McCulloch, Charles Rasp, James Poole, David James, Philip Charley, George Urquhart and George Lind. Together, they formed the first mining company in Broken Hill called the Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (BHP).

Rasp and his fellow station hands, David James and James Poole, pegged out the original lease in September 1883. Rasp is the most famous of the seven today but the equally well educated and considerably tougher George McCulloch actually masterminded the syndicate and helped form BHP in 1885. McCulloch was an active patron of the arts and helped establish what is now the Broken Hill Regional Art

Gallery. McCulloch also funded Broken Hill’s first hospital.

The young jackaroo, Philip Charley, also benefited from the find. Charley first recognised silver chlorides near Rasp Shaft (pegged by McCulloch) and his ongoing involvement enabled him to import a 1907 Silver Ghost – the first Rolls Royce in Australia. But others didn’t do so well.

George Urquhart and George Lind sold their shares at a loss. James Poole sold half his share to the cattle king, Sidney Kidman, for a herd of bullocks worth only 40 pounds. As perspective on their mistakes, in its first year alone BHP mined ore worth more than 42,000 pounds (equivalent in value to about $6.5 million today). You can see busts of the original ‘Syndicate of Seven’ outside the Broken Hill City Council Chambers.

Miners Memorial

Pioneering unionism For most of Broken Hill’s history, mining was a very dangerous profession but social changes made here resonated around the world. In the late 1800s, safety in the mines was the sole responsibility of the workers themselves. As a result, miners put up with terrible conditions; toiling away by lamplight with hammer and chisel, and breathing silicon-laden dust underground or lead fumes from the smelters. Many died of miners’ phthisis or lead poisoning. Accidents were common and often resulted in miners’ deaths. Over the years, more than 800 miners have lost their lives on the job. Today, their legacy is commemorated at the Miners Memorial that stands on top of the Line of Lode.

This memorial is a telling reminder of why Broken Hill pioneered a culture of trade unionism, including the introduction of the 35-hour working week and the defeat of conscription in Australia. In 1890, almost

every worker on the Line of Lode belonged to a union like the giant Amalgamated Miners’ Association, once one of the most powerful unions in Australia. Massive attempts were made to improve working conditions, including a large strike in 1892.

Union activities at the turn of the century were frequently hostile which led to Broken Hill developing an infamous reputation for intense and frequent strikes.

The conditions that induced these events are a far cry from modern, safety-first methods that use high-tech extraction machines, huge dump trucks and cementlined underground roads. Nonetheless, the city’s proud militancy is presented in the 1905 Trades Hall building – the first privately owned trades hall in the southern hemisphere – and in murals on walls of buildings in central Broken Hill.

ARTS & CULTURE An enduring artistic legacy inspired by individualism, heritage and nature.

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery (Sully’s Emporium, 1885)

ARTS & CULTURE

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery (Sully’s Emporium, 1885)

Broken Hill’s iconic national status is defined through the diverse work of some of Australia’s most creative individuals. For generations, they have drawn inspiration from the city’s larger than life history – from mining to social advocacy – and its spectacular ancient setting. Today, the grand dame of the outback continues to be the muse for a passionate community of painters, sculptors, ceramicists, musicians, actors and film makers.

More galleries than pubs There are more than 20 galleries in Broken Hill. In fact, galleries outnumber pubs. Typical of the city’s colourful character is the art and attitude of the late Kevin ‘Pro’ Hart. You can see Pro’s direct and humorous approach expressed in so much local art. Take time to chat with the artists about their authentic, down-to-earth lives and you’ll understand where it comes from. There is also plenty of art to enjoy around the city streets – from intriguing sculptures in public parks to bold wall murals that depict Broken Hill’s heritage.

Art is even set amid the landscape outside the city – the sculptures in the Living Desert reserve reflect both the diverse culture of the region and an appreciation for the city’s magnificent surroundings.

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ARTS & CULTURE

The Homestead Gallery

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery The Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is the oldest regional gallery in New South Wales.

Founded in 1904, it is located in the historic Sully’s Emporium Building on Argent Street.

As Broken Hill’s longest surviving commercial business, Sully’s Emporium provided heavy machinery for the local mining industry from 1885 to 1985. From 1999 to 2004 the building was refurbished and became the home of the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery – a magnificent restoration recognised by numerous heritage awards.

Thanks to generous support from locals over the years, the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is able to maintain its status as a world class regional gallery. This superb institution received its first donation of artwork from original Syndicate of Seven member, George McCulloch, after encouragement by local doctor, Brian James

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Absalom’s Gallery

Booth. Ever since, mining companies, the city council and individuals have followed McCulloch’s example and today the gallery boasts a superb collection of Australian and European art. It also provides an annual program of locally curated exhibitions along with touring exhibitions from major cultural institutions.

The Big Picture Almost 100 metres long and 12 metres high, the Big Picture features more than 100,000 saltbush, 20,000 trees, 20,000 small stones, 1000 large stones, 3000 clouds, 1500 hills and 12 sculptures. Most amazingly, all this is the creation of Ando, one very dedicated and industrious local artist, which makes the Big Picture the world’s largest acrylic painting on canvas by a single artist. Visit the Big Picture at the Silver City Mint and Art Centre and experience the sensation of walking into a painting at the same time as feeling like you are in the actual outback.

DID YOU KNOW? The culture of Broken Hill is represented in diverse creative styles that span centuries. From ancient Indigenous storytellers to 19th century architects and famous 20th century artists like Russell Drysdale and Clifton Pugh. Today’s creators love the light and landscape with equal passion, and express themselves in diverse media – from painting and sculpture to basket weaving and photography.

Mutawintji National Park (Tri State Safaris)

Ancient art

next 25 years. True to the community spirit of the outback, during that time the group raised over a million dollars for charities like the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Architecture Even the shortest stroll down Argent Street – the city’s main thoroughfare – and around some of the side streets is like walking through the contrasting fortunes of the city and its early residents.

Federation and Victorian buildings stand grandly beside tin cottages and the curving faces of 1930s art deco. More than 350 properties are officially listed as locally significant. Many feature on similar state and national heritage lists. Broken Hill is particularly known for its heritage hotels. In their heyday these pubs were essential as places of escape from the drudgery of working underground. Today, Broken Hill’s pubs are still the centre of attention – places to whet your whistle, swap stories, play music and dine in style.

Aboriginal artists made their mark throughout the region thousands of years ago. At Mutawintji (130km northeast of Broken Hill) this legacy is apparent in the remarkable engravings of animals and animal tracks, as well as painted hand stencils and other motifs – some of the best examples of Aboriginal art in New South Wales.

Brushmen of the Bush The region’s thriving arts scene owes a lot to the Brushmen of the Bush – Jack Absalom, Pro Hart, Hugh Schulz, John Pickup and Eric Minchin. In 1973 they formed a group based on a shared love for painting the Australian outback and exhibited their artwork together for the

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Silver City Mint and Art Centre

Monthly average temperatures & rainfall MONTH

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Max C

32.8

32.2

28.9

23.9

19.2

15.6

15.2

17.3

21.1

25.0

28.7

31.4

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18.5

18.3

15.6

11.8

8.6

6.2

5.4

6.4

8.9

11.7

14.7

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25.0

26.0

21.8

17.8

22.4

22.2

19.1

18.3

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48

51

58

69

77

74

64

54

47

44

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32

39

48

54

50

41

34

30

27

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Photography: Rob Blackburn, Cathy Hattersley, Simon Bayliss, Patrick Kreitner, D Finnegan (OEH), Boris Hlavica (OEH), J Spencer (OEH)

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The Publisher does not make any statements, representations or warranties as to the legal standing nor accuracy of any name(s) used or describing any trading entity and brand or marks appearing in any published material. The Publisher accepts no liability (including without limitation, liability for negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs any party may incur as a result of any publication of the trading entity and brand or marks or any party dealing with any trading entity and brand should it be found to be inaccurate or incomplete or unlawful in any way for any reason. Published August 2014.

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Emergency services

Media

Police, Fire & Ambulance 000 Police 08 8087 0299 Fire Broken Hill 08 8087 2233 Hospital 08 8080 1333 RFDS (24 hour service) 08 8080 3777 NRMA 13 11 11 Lifeline 13 11 14 Wildlife Rescue (RRANA) 0429 204 416 RSPCA 08 8087 7753 Veterinary Clinic 08 8087 4242 0427 874 242

Newspaper Barrier Daily Truth (BDT) Radio Stations AM Band 567 2BH: Local news and talkback radio 999 ABC Local radio: Local news and talkback radio 1584 ABC Local radio: around Wilcannia only

Recreational fishing www.dpi.nsw.gov.au 1300 369 365

Fruit fly For detailed information contact Quarantine Domestic on 1800 084 881 or go to www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au As a suggestion when travelling, only buy what you can consume as you can’t carry fresh fruit interstate.

Local times – Broken Hill & Silverton only Australian Central Standard: Sydney -0.5hrs, GMT +9.5hrs (Add 1 hr for daylight savings from end Oct – March) Other towns Australian Eastern Standard: Adelaide +0.5hrs, GMT +9hrs (Add 1 hr for daylight savings from end Oct – March)

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Broken Hill Civic Centre Broken Hill’s premier venue catering for theatrical productions, conferences, trade shows, weddings, balls etc. The Broken Hill Civic Centre is a multi-purpose venue with theatre style seating for 700 people.

Centrally located, it is the ideal venue for your next conference or event.

Corner Blende & Chloride Streets, Broken Hill Ph: (08) 8080 3480 Fax: (08) 8080 3499 E: entertainment@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au

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For an informative historic tour of Broken Hill, join in a 2hr leisurely guided walk departing from the Visitor Information Centre at 10am on Mon, Wed & Fri.

By Donation * Tours do not operate during Summer.

Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre Ph: (08) 8080 3560 e: tourist@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au

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Alfresco dining

PG ATTRACTIONs 40

Albert Kersten Mining AND Minerals Museum

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40

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C

42

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43

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54

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A

44

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Red Earth Motel

A

46

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Broken HIll VIsITor InformaTIon CenTre

Open daily (closed Christmas day).

Broken Hill operates on Central Standard Time.

For all your tour and accommodation reservations go to brokenhillaustralia.com.au

The Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre provides a warm welcome with qualified friendly staff to assist with your outback experience.

Services offered: • Accommodation reservations service • Gift Shop • Public Toilets • Ample parking • Coach departure bay • Café

• Tour reservations service • Disabled access • Showers

• Bus wash bay • Datatrax 24hr touch screen • Interpretive signage

Cnr Blende & Bromide St, BROKEN HILL NSW 2880 Ph. (08) 8080 3560 Fax (08) 8080 3578 E: tourist@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au

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ATTRACTIONS BELLS 1950’s MILK BAR History never tasted so good! Experience a lost world of malted milks and soda spiders made with Bells’ handmade syrups, and served in original 1950s surroundings. Free Wi-Fi. Open 7 days.

160 Patton Street, South Broken Hill NSW Ph: (08) 8087 5380 E: drink@bellsmilkbar.com.au www.bellsmilkbar.com.au

RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA ‘HALL OF FAME’ View Memorabilia, photos, badges, swords and general war history.

Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.30am – 2.00pm 399 Argent Street, Broken Hill, NSW Ph: (08) 8088 1024

1/2 PRICE ADMISSION Bring this advert to recieve half price admission to the Visitor Centre

Take a look inside the world of the Flying Doctor > Enjoy a guided tour of the Base to see our people and aircraft at work > Visit our museum, theatre and merchandise shop Visitor Centre Opening Hours: 9am–5pm Mon to Fri, 10am–3pm Sat, Sun and Public Holidays Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Australia Day and ANZAC Day (1/2 day).

Admission Prices: Valid until 30/6/15 Adults: $8.50, Child under 12: $4.00, Family: $20.00 (2adults, 2 children under 12), Concession holders / Groups 10+: $7.00* *Booking required by emailing: tourbookings@rfdsse.org.au Bruce Langford Visitor’s Centre, Broken Hill Airport Ph: (08) 8080 3714 or shop online at flyingdoctor.org.au

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The Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum (GeoCentre) Located in the beautifully restored former Bond Store, built in 1892 from locally quarried stone, this state of the art museum is where you have fun while learning about the formation of the World’s largest deposit of Silver Lead and Zinc. See our fabulous 42kg Silver nugget, part of our world class collection of Broken Hill minerals.

The museum is also home to the iconic ‘Silver Tree,’ once owned by Charles Rasp, it is an exquisite example of the skills of renowned Adelaide silversmith, Henry Steiner.

Follow its story after his widow was declared an ‘enemy alien’ in 1915.

Corner Crystal & Bromide Streets, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8080 3500 E: geocentre@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au

Underground Tours Daydream Mine Historic Daydream walk in Silver mine tour.

An exhilarating journey above or below ground...

Tour Times: > 10am & 11:30am (2 tours only) > Group bookings by prior arrangements only > School holidays open 10am to 2pm hourly except summer time 10am & 11:30am > Surface tour 20 mins

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> Fully guided 1 hr tours > Working prior to Broken Hill Mines > Mined 3 times from 1882 – 1983 > Once mined by 8 year old boys > Located 20 kms from Broken Hill then 12 kms off Silverton Rd (approx 30 mins drive)

>D evonshire Teas, cold drinks and souvenirs available > Drive through picturesque hills and marvel at the view and wildlife > View original smelter 1884 > Shoes needed > Cash only

Mine: (08) 8088 5682 Home: (08) 8088 4532 Mobile: 0427 885 682 historicdaydreammine@bigpond.com www.daydreammine.com.au

Miners Memorial Towering above the city’s skyline, Broken Hill’s Miners Memorial stands as a monument to the hundreds of people who have lost their lives underground in the Silver City.

At the time of publication the Miners Memorial is only accessible by way of an organized tour. Please contact the Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre for availability and prices.

Federation Way, Broken Hill, cross the railway line in Iodide Street (off Crystal Street) Ph: (08) 8080 3560 brokenhillaustralia.com.au

WHITES MINE, SULPHIDE STREET MINERAL RAILWAY ART AND LIVING & HISTORICAL MINING MUSEUM MUSEUM Fantastic Hospital, Minerals and under!

A unique collection experienceof–Railway, go underground without going Mining memorabilia on display.

• Walk-in Mine – Family ViewingOpen Daily 10am – 3pm (excluding Christmas Day &Models Good Friday) • Guided Tours and Mining for ease of understanding • Crushed Mineral Collage Art Works Large Handmade doll & bear display.

Open daily 9am to 5pm.

Nominal entry fee Diagonally opposite Visitor Information Centre

1Ph: Allendale Street, Broken Hill Ph: (08) 8087 2878 Fax: (08) 8087 7884 (08) 8088 4660

SULPHIDE STREET RAILWAY & HISTORICAL MUSEUM Spiritual home of the Silverton Tramway Company. Museum complex also houses the BH Migrant Museum, Hospital Museum and the Tess Alfonzi mineral collection. Replica of the Royal State Coach, horses, yeomen and beef-eaters opened May 2013.

Open Daily 10am-3pm (excluding Christmas Day & Good Friday)

Diagonally opposite Visitor Information Centre Ph: (08) 8088 4660

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The Living Desert Sculptures and Flora & Fauna Sanctuary

Experience the unique arid landscape at the Living Desert Reserve, nestled amongst the Barrier Ranges, just 9km from the City of Broken Hill.

See the Sculpture Site and the Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. The arid landscape can be discovered along the numerous walking trails. A centrally located picnic area with shade and free barbecue use makes the Living Desert a great family day out. Open 7 days a week.

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No camping permitted. No pets allowed (excluding assistance animals). The Living Desert site may be closed periodically for maintenance and access times may vary due to weather conditions. Please enquire at the Visitor Information Centre for updates. Entry fee applies.

Enquiries to: Visitor Information Centre Cnr Blende and Bromide Street, Broken Hill Phone: (08) 8080 3560

Silver City Mint & Art Centre

The Big Picture

Home of the world's largest acrylic painting on canvas. (12mx100m)

Main Gallery

Silver Mine

• Smelting, casting and manufacturing of Broken Hill silver jewellery

The Broken Hill Chocolate Factory Chocolates • Old English lollies • Fudge

• View the extensive range of originals and lithographs by well known Broken Hill and Australian Artists • Spectacular minerals - on display and for sale Silver Jewellery

Opal Mine

• Large selection of top quality Australiana

Chocolate Factory

66 Chloride Street Broken Hill • Open 7 days 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Phone: (08) 8088 6166 • (AH) (08) 8087 5463 • Fax: (08) 8087 4292 Email: chris@silvercitymint.com.au Web: www.silvercitymint.com.au

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Discover the Best Place to Get Active in Broken Hill Casual or short term membership options available.

There are plenty of ways to get moving at the Y Bring the whole family along for a refreshing swim or enjoy a challenging workout.

Visit ymcansw.org.au

LOADS O FAMILY F FUN!

Broken Hill Regional Aquatic Centre 336 McCullouch St, Broken Hill P 08 8080 3510

THOM, DICK & HARRY’S – CAFE, HOMEWARES, KITCHENWARE, GIFTS, FASHION & MUCH MORE! Discover a shopping emporium & gourmet café in the heart of Broken Hill.

We make great coffee (some say best in town), have amazing breakfasts & fantastic gourmet baguettes, sandwiches & frittatas for lunch. Taste our delicious daily specials & hand-made sweet treats. GF options available. We specialise in high quality & practical kitchenware, homewares and unique gifts for everyone.

Our huge range also includes clothing, jewellery, accessories, body care products, candles, flowers and much, much more! Open: Mon – Thurs 8am – 5.30pm, Fri: 8am – 6pm, Sat: 9am – 2pm 354 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 7000 E: hello@thomdickharrys.com.au www.thomdickharrys.com.au

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Outback Astronomy Be enchanted and amazed by the clear outback sky.

Enjoy a panoramic view on a personalised cruise through the Milky Way Galaxy. Locate famous stars and constellations. Learn new things. Be humbled. Lazy sky gazing in reclined comfort – it’s an encounter of the fun kind. Sky shows are designed for the novice.

Sky Shows at the Broken Hill Race Course, Racecourse Road, Broken Hill Ph 0427 055 225 E: info@outbackastronomy.com.au Like us on Facebook Follow us @OutbackAstro www.outbackastronomy.com.au

Broken Hill St Patrick’s Race Day 14th March 2015 The biggest and best social event in Broken Hill each year.

Featuring an 8 race programme. Fully catered package in the Gary Radford Pavilion. Picnic sites on the lawn track side.

General Admission available. Fantastic Fashions on the Field, St Pat’s is a day not to be missed.

Broken Hill St Patrick’s Race Club, 399 Crystal Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Phone: (08) 8087 7550 Fax: (08) 8087 2914 E: stpatsbh@gmail.com www.stpatricks.org.au

School of the Air SOTA is dedicated to educating children in the Outback.

This unique correspondence school allows visitors to experience the lives of children in remote Australia.

586 Lane Street, Broken Hill NSW www.schoolair-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Bookings to be made through the Tourist Information Centre, Blende Street

THE PALACE HOTEL – ATTRACTIONS Yes that hotel with all the “paintings” that featured in the film “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”. “Australias only All Year Round Game Two Up”. Bar & Restaurant.

227 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph : (08) 8088 1699 E: info@thepalacehotelbrokenhill.com.au www.thepalacehotelbrokenhill.com.au

For more information on local attractions call 08 8080 3560 or visit

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galleries Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery Founded in 1904 and now located in the historic Sully’s Building is the oldest public gallery in regional New South Wales. Inside is housed a fine collection of Australian and European art dating back to 1867, along with a changing program of exhibitions by contemporary Australian and local artists.

404 – 408 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8080 3440 E: artgallery@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au www.bhartgallery.com.au

HOWARD WILLIAM STEER ART GALLERY • Collectable • Humour • Colourful • A wide range of Flying Doctor artwork.

Not the biggest Gallery but the friendliest.

721 William Street, Broken Hill 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 4736 Mob: 0409 286 490 Fax: (08) 8087 9709 E: flyingdoctor@ozemail.com.au www.howardsteerart.com.au If not available contact Art on Argent, 311 Argent Street.

The Homestead Gallery Artist Andrea Blundell, Original Paintings, Prints, Robert Wellington Paintings & prints.Aboriginal Artwork, Souvenirs & Outback Gifts.

Open: Tues – Sat, 10am – 5pm, Sun & Mon... please ring us.

377 Chloride Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 9005 Mob: 0414 470 355 E: blundell26@bigpond.com www.thehomesteadgallery.com.au

Bush ‘N’ Beyond Gallery View paintings and prints by Ian Lewis and Wendy Martin. Also giftlines, souvenirs, metal sculptures and Wendy’s handcrafted jewellery. Open Most Days. Free Entry.

Corner of Gossan and Argent St, Broken Hill. Opposite Coles Supermarket entrance Ph/Fax: (08) 8087 8807 E: bushnbeyond@hotkey.net.au

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Absalom’s Gallery On your next visit to Broken Hill this art gallery is a must.

It was completed in 1997 and is designed to give visitors a total image of the Australian outback as seen through the eyes of Jack Absalom.

There is a unique opal display featuring specimens and jewellery for sale.

Also available are original oil paintings by Jack Absalom, prints, postcards and books as well as some of Jack’s television programs on DVD. Gallery hours 10am – 5pm. Closed January & February 638 Chapple Street, Broken Hill Ph/Fax: (08) 8087 5881 E: jackab5@bigpond.com.au www.jackabsalom.com.au

retail SUFI BOOKS OF BROKEN HILL Books on Sufism, Poetry, World Wisdom, Health and Healing, Comparative Spirituality, Philosophy and more. We also stock incense, soaps, perfume, aromatherapy oils and burners, Turkish ceramics, Shishas, Mediterranean foods and many other interesting and unusual items.

158 Argent Street (Corner Bromide), Broken Hill, NSW Ph: (08) 8088 1019 E: sufibooks@almirajsuficentre.org.au www.almirajsuficentre.org.au

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TOURING Broken Hill Caravans

Your one stop shop for all caravan, trailer and marine accessories, servicing and repairs. Local dealership for Coromal and Windsor Caravans. Fully Licensed Repairers. MVRL49206.

65 Rakow Street (Barrier Highway), Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 1300 Fax: (08) 8087 3300 Mob: 0408 858 510 E: sales@bhcaravans.com.au www.bhcaravans.com.au

Broken Hill City Sights Tours Specialising in small group tours. Guided half & full day tours of scenic & historic local sites. Milton and Marilyn Hawke.

51 William Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 2484 Mob: 0418 858 388 www.bhoutbacktours.com.au

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Broken Hill & Outback NSW

Discover Outback NSW with the most experienced tour company in Outback NSW. Silver City Tours can offer you and your group the experience of a lifetime, in safety and comfort.

• Discover Broken Hill and surrounds • Outback Sightseeing • Fully Packaged Tours including accommodation & meals

• Half & Full Day tours • Specialised Tours for Groups arranged Train travel is available to Broken Hill with either NSW Trains Outback Explorer or the famous Indian Pacific.

Please contact us for your further information or download our brochure from our website

FREECALL 1300 723 583

email: sctbhq@iinet.net.au

www.silvercitytours.com.au

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Spot On Outdoors Bait • Fishing Tackle • Maps • GPS Products • Largest Range of Gas Fittings in Broken Hill • Caravan & Camper Trailer Spares & Accessories • Tents, Camping Products, Fridges & Ice Boxes available.

71 Oxide Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 1665 Fax: (08) 8088 1664 E: brokenhill@outdoorsfirst.net.au www.spotonfishing.com.au

cafes, restaurants, bars & clubs THE PALACE HOTEL – Bar, Restaurant, Functions, Two Up & Live Music Balcony Nibbles or a Cocktail at Sunset. Great Food. Great Atmosphere.

“Winner Good Food Pub Guide & Tripadvisor Cert excellence 2013”.

227 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph : (08) 8088 1699 E: info@thepalacehotelbrokenhill.com.au www.thepalacehotelbrokenhill.com.au

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outback accommodation Eldee Station Stays Stay on a working sheep and cattle station with deluxe style accommodation or powered grassed sites with hosted meals and great times. With everyone’s personal stay we combine our amazing landscape, wildlife, adventure and our unique blend of activities, our traditions with the sights, sounds and flavours of our outback.

2886 Wilangee Road, Silverton NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8091 2578 E: eldeestation@bigpond.com www.eldeestation.com

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accommodation Art Mecca – The art of Deirdre Edwards Accommodation with a cultural experience. Decorated with Fine Art. For groups or families: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, off street parking, self contained, linen & towels, sleeps up to 12.

Contact Deirdre Mob: 0411 019 879 E: artmecca@djee.com.au www.artmecca.com.au

Aussie Bacon and Eggs Cottages Relax in a classical but modern cottage of your very own in Outback OZ - Call and mention this ad for the best deal in Broken Hill.

186 Sulphide Street, Broken Hill, NSW Ph: Luke (Anytime) 0412 924 257 E: lukiet777@hotmail.com www.aussiebaconandeggscottages.com.au

Best Western Oasis Motor Inn 15 ground-floor units, with internet facilities, Foxtel, free wireless internet, swimming pool and heated spa, quiet peaceful location.

Charge-back facilities available.

142 Iodide Street, Broken Hill Toll free: 1300 303 898 Fax: (08) 8088 2555 www.bestwestern.com.au/brokenhilloasis

Comfort Inn Crystal Situated in the heart of the Silver City , opposite the railway station.

Central to shopping , restaurants & CBD. Accommodation from standard rooms to fully self-contained cottages.

326-336 Crystal Street Broken Hill NSW Ph: (08) 8088 2344 Fax: (08) 8088 1887 E : comfortm@bigpond.net.au or choicehotels.com.au

Duke of Cornwall Inn • Free full Hot and Cold Breakfast • Ensuite Bathrooms • Off Street Secure Parking • Reverse Cycle Air • Queen Beds • Onsite-Owner Manager • Heritage Listed Building • Fridge & coffee facilities 76 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 8495 E: dukeofcornwallinn@live.com.au www.dukeofcornwallinn.com

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Broken Hill Lake View Caravan Park Still Easy to find – follow Sydney signs.

Toilet Cabins, Ensuite Cabins, 2 bedroom Deluxe Units, 2 Bedroom Cottages (2 with Spa Bath), all with self contained kitchens, TV, R/C & microwave.

Grassed unpowered sites, grassed powered sites, Private Ensuite Sites, 2 camp kitchens, disable facilities, swimming pool, Pet Friendly, amenities and laundry, kiosk and BBQ.

1 Mann Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 2250 Ph: (08) 8087 4429 Fax: (08) 8087 2396 Mob: 0427 637 127 E: bhlvcvp@bigpond.net.au www.lakeviewcaravanpark.com.au

Charles Rasp Motor Inn & Cottages 158 Oxide Street, Broken Hill Ph: 08 8088 1988 Fax: 08 8088 4633

BOOK ONLINE www.charlesraspmotorinn.com.au reservations@charlesraspmotorinn.com.au

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About Town Cottages 3 x Centrally located cottages on quiet streets but within easy walking distance of the main street, clubs, restaurants, food outlets and supermarkets.

Each cottage features: • 2 x bedrooms • 1 Queen bed and 2 Singles • TV and video/dvd • Air conditioned and heated • Linen supplied • Electric blankets and doonas • Tastefully appointed • Off-street covered parking Daily & weekly (discount) rates.

Ph: (08) 8087 8159 Mob: 0418 496 480 E: dgrev@cottageoutback.com www.cottageoutback.com.au

Broken Hill Tourist Park Kick, back, relax with a range of self contained cabins to suit all budgets with Foxtel to most cabins and a variety of caravanning and camping sites to suit all travellers. A pet friendly park offering guests Free Wifi access and plenty of facilities to enjoy your stay in Broken Hill.

142 Rakow Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 3841 Fax: (08) 8088 7188 Toll Free: 1800 803 842 E: stay@brokenhilltouristpark.com.au

First National Real Estate Broken Hill First National provides an efficient and professional enquiry and booking service for the Broken Hill and Silverton areas.

We have a wide range of fully self-contained accommodation to suit families, singles, holiday makers, contractors and the corporate market. Short and long term bookings available, corporate & discounted rates apply.

59 Oxide Street, Broken Hill NSW Ph: (08) 8088 4488 Mob: 0418 997 164 E: manager@fnbh.com.au www.fnbh.com.au

OLD WILLYAMA MOTOR INN 29 Modern Elegant Units, where modern blends with one of Broken Hills oldest and distinctive Hotels. Enjoy fine dining at Pickwicks 6 nights a week. Excellent pool spa and beer garden area. Ample off street Parking , wi-fi access.

Located close to city shopping and attractions.

30 Iodide Street / PO Box 290 Broken Hill Ph: (08) 8088 3355 Fax : 08 8088 3956 E: oldwilly@westnet.com.au

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Mulberry Vale Bush Cabins Relax and enjoy the rustic surrounds and friendly atmosphere of accommodation unique to Broken Hill.

Ideal for group bookings!

PO Box 882, Broken Hill 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 1597 M: 0428 858 374 Fax: (08) 8087 2710 E: mulberryvale@bigpond.com www.mulberryvale.com

The Gateway Motor Inn • 15 units q/beds • spa rooms • hairdryer • fridge • toaster • a/c rev • tv • telephone • cots • pool • non smoking property

201 Galena Street, Broken Hill 2880 NSW Ph: (08) 8088 7013

The Grand Guest House Old Fashioned Guesthouse with Pub Style & Ensuite rooms. FREE Continental Breakfast, Tea/Coffee & Homemade Cake. Off-street Parking, Wi-Fi Internet & Laundry facilities available.

313 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 5305 E: reception@thegrandguesthouse.com.au www.thegrandguesthouse.com.au

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OUTBACK CHURCH STAY LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Iconic 1911 Heritage award winning building, uniquely and luxuriously presented. 3 King size bedrooms with Limestone lined ensuites or spa room extraordinaire – underfloor heating – ducted reverse air conditioning. Complete gourmet marble kitchen. Adjoining Presbytery & Church cottage offering additional accommodation for 6 people.

125 – 129 Patton Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Mob: 0423 765 290 or 0418 772 447 E: info@brokenhilloutbackchurchstay.com www.brokenhilloutbackchurchstay.com

red earth motel Newly built, centrally located, walk to restaurants, art galleries and clubs. We offer our guests superior accommodation.

• Studio / Spa Apartments • 2 / 3 Bedroom Apartments • Flat screen TV / Austar • Off street parking • Reverse Cycle A/C • Wireless Internet • Luxurious King beds • Pool / BBQ area • Guest Laundry 469 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 5694 Fax: (08) 8088 2301 www.redearthmotel.com.au

Imperial Fine Accommodation • 6 luxury rooms • 2-3 b/r apartment • 4 b/r cottage • award winning fully restored heritage building • Pool • Off-street parking • Gardens • Wifi • Complimentary DVDs, billiards, port • Centrally located 88 Oxide Street Broken Hill, PO Box 1062 Ph: (08) 8087 7444 Fax: (08) 8087 7234 www.imperialfineaccommodation.com E: imperialfineaccommodation@bigpond.com

The Lodge Outback Motel ‘Award wining Motel – You know those places that you stumble across by accident when on holidays and they turn out to be a real gem’.

252 Mica Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 2722 E: book@lodgemotel.com.au www.lodgemotel.com.au

THE PALACE HOTEL – ACCOMMODATION Centrally located in a Stunning 1889 Heritage Building, famous for its internal murals & “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”. Deluxe Ensuites, the “Priscilla Suite”, PubStyle & Dorms. WiFi, Tea & Coffee. Have a look!

227 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph : (08) 8088 1699 E: info@thepalacehotelbrokenhill.com.au www.thepalacehotelbrokenhill.com.au

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Silver Haven Motor inn & reStaurant oFF Street PArking grouPS SPeciAliStS • 2-7 dAy PAckAgeS AvAilABle • diScounted rAteS For AAA memBerS • Foxtel • WireleSS BroAdBAnd AvAilABle • 55 SeAt licenSed reStAurAnt • 31 ground Floor unitS • FAmily roomS • 700 metreS From Po • A/c in every room • QAntAS FreQuent Flyer PointS AvAilABle • •

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Within 50m of the reception is a well stocked deli, and one of Broken Hill's most popular Hotels – featuring a TAB and a beer garden ideal for the family.

The Haven Room 5 star Indulgence in the Outback

For a reservation call toll free:

1800 656 003

577 Argent Street, Broken Hill nSW 2880 PHone : 08 8087 2218 FAx: 08 8088 4494 toll Free: 1800 656 003 emAil: silverha@bigpond.net.au www.silverhaven.com.au

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