Category: Far West
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The Battle of Broken Hill
The Battle of Broken Hill On 1 January 1915, the quiet mining town of Broken Hill, New South Wales, experienced one of the most unexpected attacks in Australian history. While many residents celebrated the New Year with a picnic train excursion, two men launched a violent assault that would later be known as the Battle Read more
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Sulphide St Rail Museum Broken Hill
Sulphide St Rail Museum Broken Hill Located on the corner of Blende and Bromide Streets, the Sulphide St Rail Museum occupies the historic Sulphide Street Station, once the bustling terminus of the Silverton Tramway Company. The station opened in 1905 and operated until the early 1970s, serving as Broken Hill’s link to the outside world Read more
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Living Desert Sculptures Broken Hill
Living Desert Sculptures Broken Hill The Living Desert sculptures are a group of 12 large sandstone works on Sundown (Sculpture) Hill inside the Living Desert Reserve north of Broken Hill in New South Wales, Australia. They were created as the result of a month-long sculpture symposium held in 1993 to add a permanent outdoor sculpture Read more