NSW Outback Road Trip
Broken Hill and Menindee
The unofficial capital of the NSW Outback, the city of Broken Hill has a rich history. It is sometimes called 'The Silver City' and is a city forged out of a hill that was almost pure silver, lead and zinc. There is a vibrant artistic community and plenty of colourful characters. It is Australia’s first heritage-listed city.
The town's name dates to 1844 when the the explorer Charles Sturt and his party - passed through the area. Sturt noted the unique shape of the hill and referred to it as a "broken hill" in his diary.
The town's name dates to 1844 when the the explorer Charles Sturt and his party - passed through the area. Sturt noted the unique shape of the hill and referred to it as a "broken hill" in his diary.
Home to artist Pro Hart
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And plenty of mining artefacts
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Line of Lode Memorial
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Mundi Mundi lookout
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Makes the little guys feel big!
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The old Synagogue, now home to the Broken Hill Historical Society.
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The Broken Hill Synagogue is one of only three purpose-built synagogues in rural New South Wales.
A Jewish community began to develop in Broken Hill in the 1880s. The synagogue was established "almost exclusively" by Jews of Lithuanian and Ukrainian backgrounds, such that Jewish life in Broken Hill "reflected the orthodox practice of nineteenth century Russian Jewry". The synagogue closed in 1962, |
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The Big Picture:-
Peter Anderson, a local artist, had a vision and was able to take that first brush stroke and a million more to finish the Big Picture, the world's largest acrylic painting on canvas by a single artist. The Big Picture opened to the public in 2001. |
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The Living Desert and Sculptures
A successful sculpture symposium was held on this majestic hilltop in 1993 by artists from around the world, under the direction of organiser and artist Lawrence Beck. 12 sandstone sculptures highlight the skyline, all with a story to tell.
A successful sculpture symposium was held on this majestic hilltop in 1993 by artists from around the world, under the direction of organiser and artist Lawrence Beck. 12 sandstone sculptures highlight the skyline, all with a story to tell.
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Menindee
Kinchega Woolshed is a heritage-listed former shearing shed located 15km south-west of Menindee township.
Originally an early West Darling property named "Menindel", it was first held by the explorer John McKinlay in the 1850s. By 1860 it was taken up by Peter McGregor and it had become known as "Kinchega". Burke and Wills visited it in 1860.
Originally an early West Darling property named "Menindel", it was first held by the explorer John McKinlay in the 1850s. By 1860 it was taken up by Peter McGregor and it had become known as "Kinchega". Burke and Wills visited it in 1860.
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2:-Lightning Ridge,(Including Dunedoo and Coonamble) 3:-White Cliffs,(via Cobar, Bourke and Wilcannia) < 0 > 5:- Silverton and Day Dream Mine 6:-Condoblin including Hay; Lake Cargelligo; Parkes and Cowra 7:- Mount Tomah Gardens
2:-Lightning Ridge,(Including Dunedoo and Coonamble) 3:-White Cliffs,(via Cobar, Bourke and Wilcannia) < 0 > 5:- Silverton and Day Dream Mine 6:-Condoblin including Hay; Lake Cargelligo; Parkes and Cowra 7:- Mount Tomah Gardens
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