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Welcome to Broken Hill
Beyond the edge of the Darling River on the edge of sundown .....
Gday....Welcome to Broken Hill and the inspirational outback. The vibrant yet subtle colours and magical light of this landscape have brought film-makers and artists here to capture its special quality.It packs a powerful emotional punch, this dark red soil contrasting with clear blue skies where the wedge-tailed eagle soars, appealing to something deep in our human souls. There’s definitely a spiritual element in this country, as the Aboriginal ancestors knew. And at sunset, when the wide horizon glows red and orange, we are each lost for words. The distances are huge and the big red kangaroos can boom two hundred kilometeres in a night chasing a thunderstorm. And yet there’s a smaller scale - the petals of a Sturts Desert Pea, the eyes of a lizard, ancient rock etchings. The town of Broken Hill is its own graphic testimony to the struggles of the mining pioneers. The tower mullocks and head frames silhouetted at sunset tell the story of a treasure beyond the wildest dreams, a treasure that filled the coffers of a young nation....Australia!
Broken Hill - The Accessible Outback Edition 16
LAUNCHED 28th FEBRUARY 2008
THE ACCESSIBLE OUTBACK Edition 15!
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Accessible Outback (pages 01-13):
Contact Details, History, Mining Industry, Attractions & Museums.
Accessible Outback (pages 14-26):
Attractions and Sightseeing, Museums, Galleries, Outback Art, Silverton.
Accessible Outback (pages 27-39):
Silverton, Aboriginal Heritage, National Parks, Menindee & Ivanhoe, Wilcannia & Cobar, White Cliffs.
Accessible Outback (pages 40-52):
Tilpa & Louth, Corner Country, Wentworth, Yunta, Cockburn, Peterborough, Outback Tours, Conferences.
Accessible Outback (pages 53-66):
Clubs, Restaurants, Accomodation, Calender Of Events, Directory.
Accessible Outback (pages 67-77):
Telephone Directory, Services & Facilities, Safety & Courtesy, Itineraries, Distances, Maps.
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BROKEN HILL THE SILVER CITY IN THE HEART OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES OUTBACK
The city of Broken Hill has developed as a vibrant Mecca for Artists and Filmmakers, a long way from its roots as the site of its richest deposit of Silver Lead and Zinc the world has ever seen. Today Broken Hill is still a working town, mining is still a major economic driver and in conjunction with the environment, agriculture, art and tourism, the city is buzzing!
Broken Hill is the stepping off point for the greater outback NSW experience, be warned though that 3 days will not be long enough to do it all, you’ll need to plan at least 7 days to get around to meet the people and see the diverse countryside that is truly Australian.
You will enjoy the friendly nature of our region’s community where having a beer or a cup of tea is the best way to get to know somebody, its through the strength of this community that weve developed one of the most interesting places to visit. Broken Hill has been credited with almost single-handedly taking Australia off of the sheeps back and bringing our nation into the industrial age.
On your visit you’ll see a dominating memorial to the pioneers of this age, many hundreds of men lost their lives divesting the earth of ore from the line of lode, men and women from many nations made Broken Hill their home and it was through hardship, toil and looking after your mate’s that the true Aussie spirit was born. It was here that the 8 hour work day was introduced; it was here that most of the worlds modern mining techniques were perfected; it was here that the Australian identity was forged.
A visit to the outback of New South Wales begins in Broken Hill, be prepared to be inspired, because once you’ve been here you’ll understand why the locals love their place.
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