Category: History
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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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Burra Heritage Passport
Burra Heritage Passport Available at the Burra Visitor Centre, the Burra Heritage Pass is an excellent way to explore the town’s history. Not only does it provide a list and map of locations and buildings to visit, but has a key to allow access to sites otherwise not accessible. The key requires a deposit which… Read more
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Miners Dugouts Burra South Australia
Miners Dugouts Burra South Australia The Miners’ Dugouts in Burra, South Australia, are among the most remarkable reminders of early mining life in Australia. Nestled along the banks of the Burra Creek, these simple homes once sheltered hundreds of miners and their families during the mid-19th century copper boom. Life here was tough, yet the… Read more