Tag: Far West NSW
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Silverton New South Wales
Silverton New South Wales Silverton New South Wales was established in the 1880s after the discovery of silver deposits in the Barrier Ranges. By the mid-1880s it had boomed into a mining town with a population of several thousand, complete with banks, shops, hotels, a jail, churches, and even a stock exchange. However, the richer Read more
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Broken Hill Mining Museum & Whites Mineral Art Gallery
Broken Hill Mining Museum & Whites Mineral Art Gallery Whites Mineral Art Gallery & Mining Museum is one of Broken Hill’s most distinctive heritage attractions, created by former miner and artist Kevin “Bushy” White. It blends art, history, and personal storytelling, offering visitors an intimate look at Broken Hill’s mining culture. At the centre of Read more
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The Big Bench Broken Hill
The Big Bench Broken Hill The Big Bench sits on the Line of Lode above Broken Hill, in far-west New South Wales beside the Line of Lode Miners’ Memorial and Visitors’ Centre on Federation Way. From the bench, visitors get sweeping views across the city and out to the Barrier Ranges. The location is symbolic, Read more