Category: Museum
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Burra Mine South Australia
Burra Mine South Australia The Burra Mine, often referred to as the “Monster Mine,” is one of the most important historic mining sites in Australia. Situated at Burra in South Australia, it was once among the largest copper mines in the world and played a vital role in the economic survival of the fledgling colony Read more
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Redruth Gaol Burra
Redruth Gaol Burra Redruth Gaol, located in Burra, South Australia, is a reminder of the state’s colonial past and the evolution of law, order, and social welfare in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Built in 1856, it holds the distinction of being the first prison constructed outside of Adelaide. Today, the gaol stands as 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