Monthly Events
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July 2008
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| Ladies Probus Club of Broken Hill Silver City Inc.
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Date: First Monday of the Month
Venue: Zinc Bowling Club Hall, Wentworth Rd
Contact Details: Secretary: Poppy Garner PO Box 1060 Broken Hill NSW 2880 P: 08 8088 4593
Silver City Ladies Probus Club meet every 1st Monday of the Month at 10:00am. Venue: Zinc Bowling Club Hall, Wentworth Rd. Free car park available. |
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| Broken Hill Gourmet Club
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Date: 1st Tuesday of the month
Venue: Various
Contact Details: John Doyle Ph: 08 8088 1000
Email: brokenhillgourmetclub@hotmail.com
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| Picnic Train
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Date: 3rd Sunday of the Month
Venue: Kintore Reserve
Contact Details: West Darling Machinery Preservatoin Society Broken Hill
Rex Lord
68 Thomas Street
Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: 08 8087 8226
Picnic Train Rides: Relive part of your childhood with a ride on a beautifully restored small train. Children and adults most welcome 10am to 1pm on the third Sunday of every month.
Entrance by gold coin donation. |
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| Guided tours of Mutawintji Historic Site
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Date: 11am on Saturdays and Wednesdays from April - October
Venue: Mutawintji Historic Site Contact Details: Bookings are required for groups of more than 10 people. For all enquiries, please contact the Broken Hill Area Office on 08 8080 3200. Entry to Mutawintji Historic Site is by guided tour only. Go on a Mutawintji Heritage Tour and find out about the ceremonies and mythologies of the local Mutawintji people from the Mutawintji people themselves. Tours are also available from other tour operators - contact the Broken Hill Tourist Information Centre for more details. Please note that the time given is EST. Duration: 3 hours Level of difficulty: Medium Meeting Point: Tours leave from the Mutawintji National Park campsite. Cost: $20 adult, $5 children, $40 family (2 adults 2 children). |
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| Ngalkirrka (Amphitheatre Gorge Tour) at Mutawintji National Park
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Date: 1st - 24th July
Venue: Main Camp Ground Contact Details: Broken Hill Office: 08 8080 3200 Be led by a Traditional Owner into the rarely seen Amphitheatre Gorge in Mutawintji National Park. Look at and learn about the different styles of Aboriginal art found in this area. This tour provides a unique opportunity to explore this special place. Bring a hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and water.
Dates: Tuesday 1st July, Thursday 3rd July, Tuesday 8th July, Thursday 10th July, Tuesday 15th July, Thursday 17th July, Tuesday 22nd July, Thursday 24th July
Time: 9am-11am (EST)
Cost: $20.00/Adult, $15.00/Concession, $5.00/Child, $40.00/Family |
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| Peery Lake Tag-along Tour at Paroo-Darling National Park
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Date: 2nd - 25th July
Venue: Paroo-Darling National Park Visitor Centre Contact Details: Broken Hill Office: 08 8080 3200 Drive in convoy to through Paroo-Darling National Park to beautiful Peery Lake, now full for the first time in eight years. Your Discovery Ranger will tell you about both the natural and human history of the park. Take a stroll around part of the lake’s edge and witness the life that water has brought to this internationally recognised wetland. Bring a hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and water.
Dates: Wednesday 2nd July, Friday 4th July, Wednesday 9th July, Friday 11th July, Wednesday 16th July, Friday 18th July, Wednesday 23rd July, Friday 25th July
Time: 10am-12noon (EST)
Cost: $8.00/Adult, $4.00/Child, $20.00/Family
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| Darling River Walk and Talk
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Date: 2nd - 25th July
Venue: Coach and Horses Campground at Paroo-Darling National Park Contact Details: Broken Hill Office: 08 8080 3200 Stroll on the banks of the famous Darling River while learning about the plants, animals and people that have made the river their home. This is a great opportunity to hear about this part of Paroo-Darling National Park ‘straight from the Ranger’s mouth’. Bring a hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and water.
Dates: Wednesday 2nd July, Friday 4th July, Wednesday 9th July, Friday 11th July, Wednesday 16th July, Friday 18th July, Wednesday 23rd July, Friday 25th July
Time: 3pm-5pm (EST)
Cost: $8.00/Adult, $4.00/Child, $20.00/Family
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| Wilcannia Walk Tour
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Date: 3rd - 24th July
Venue: Uncle Ray Hunter Park, Wilcannia Contact Details: Broken Hill Office: 08 8080 3200 Find out about the town of Wilcannia for yourself, from people who live there. This guided walk tour provides a fascinating insight into the town’s history. You will also learn about life in Wilcannia today, including the role played by the Darling River. Bring a hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and water.
Dates: Thursday 3rd July, Thursday 10th July, Thursday 17th July, Thursday 24th July
Time: 11am-1pm (EST)
Cost: $8.00/Adult, $4.00/Child, $20.00/Family
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| Broken Hill Field & Game Association Inc.
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Date: 6th July
Venue: Silver City Highway (Wentworth Rd) Contact Details: President: Rod Weaver Ph: 08 8087 4236
Secretary: Ross Howse Ph: 08 8088 1486 Trophy Shoot Club Facilities: Camping is permitted, toilets/showers, kitchen, BBQ available. |
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| Corella Dare
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Date: 6th July
Contact Details: June Files, 08 8087 6881, efiles@bigpond.net.au
For the past 11 years the Silver City Bush Treadlers have been holding an annual bicycle ride to raise much needed funds for the RFDS.
In 2008, our 80th anniversary year, the Silver City Bush Treadlers Inc. are planning an epic ride of 3718kms from Broken Hill to Darwin, reenacting the ride made by Frederick Blakeley and the O'Neil brothers in 1908.
The cycle starts from Broken Hill on 6 July 8am from the Town Square, then travels via White Cliffs, Milparinka, Lyndhurst, Marree, arriving in Alice Springs on 2 August. It then leaves Alice on 5 August for Darwin, arriving 22 August. The name of the ride is Corella/Crocodile Dare and the team will stay at Mount Dare for a rest day. A shorter two week ride is also available where cyclists will leave the group at Hawkers gate to cycle back to Broken Hill. 20 cyclists will do the shorter ride while 50 will undertake the full journey to Darwin. |
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| Billy Tea with Barkindtji Elders at Kinchega National Park
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Date: 8th and 15th July
Venue: Camp Site 34, River Drive
Contact Details: Broken Hill Office: 08 8080 3200
Join local Discovery Rangers for a guided walk around the old Kinchega Homestead billabong and learn about the history of the park and the significance of both its Aboriginal and European heritage. After your stroll, sit back, relax and join local Barkindtji Elders for billy tea and Johnny cakes and a chat about contemporary Barkindtji culture. Bring a hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, cup and chair.
Time: 3pm-5pm (EST)
Cost: $8.00/Adult, $4.00/Child, $20.00/Family |
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| ‘Past to Present’ Slide Night
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Date: 10th and 17th July
Venue: Kinchega Woolshed car park
Contact Details: Broken Hill Office: 08 8080 3200
Sit back and enjoy the ambience of an evening in the bush while taking a look at this wonderful collection of slides representing Kinchega National Park over the decades. Learn about mega fauna, Aboriginal custodianship, European explorers and the introduction of pastoralism to the area, a time which saw Kinchega become one of the dominant stations of the West Darling. This is a great opportunity to see how Kinchega has changed over the decades to become a special place, protected as a national park for future generations. Bring a cup and chair.
Time: 6pm-7.30pm (EST)
Cost: $8.00/Adult, $4.00/Child, $20.00/Family |
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| Milparinka Gymkhana
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Date: 12th July
Venue: Milparinka
Contact Details: Tennille Siemer: 08 8091 3536 or coallystn@bigpond.com
Fun for the entire family: Flat Horse Races & Novelty Events, Foot & Novelty Races, Lucky Door Prize, Toy Library for Kids
Fully Catered: Snacks All Day - Lunch - Hot Tea - Supper - Breakfast Sunday - Licensed Premises, fully catered bar (strictly no BYO or glass)
Entertainment Saturday Night with DJ Roger Chapman
Start: 9.30am (EST) |
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| Community Markets
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Date: 12th July
Venue: 200 Beryl St
Contact Details: David McGrath
Ph: 08 8087 8903
Fax: 08 8087 9036
E: bhcominc@ceinternet.com.au
A wide variety of goods are available to select from, such as fresh fruit and veg, jams, pickles, plants, mineral souvenirs, stamps, coins, jewellery, olives and related products and lots, lots more.
Opens 9.00am |
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| Kinchega Tag-along Tour
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Date: 13th and 20th July
Venue: Kinchega Woolshed car park
Contact Details: Broken Hill Office: 08 8080 3200
Come and learn about the landforms, archaeology, Aboriginal history and culture, pastoral history, park management, and water management in Kinchega National Park. Follow the ranger and Barkindtji Elders into parts of the park not normally seen by visitors. Get an insight into the past, present and future of this interesting park. Bring a hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, cup and chair. Participating vehicles need high clearance.
Time: 9am-12pm (EST)
Cost: $8.00/Adult, $4.00/Child, $20.00/Family |
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| The 2008 Outback Art Prize
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Date: 18th July
Venue: Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery Contact Details: Ph 08 8080 3440 Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery invites you to the opening and prize announcements for The 2008 Outback Art Prize
To be opened by Guest Judge: Steven Carson along with the exhibition Look Away Now - a collaborative installation conceived by Annette Minchin.
Start: 6.30pm (light refreshments will be served) |
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| Keith Potger Solo
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Date: 19th July
Venue: Broken Hill Entertainment Centre Contact Details: Broken Hill City Council 08 8080 3300 (also ticket sales) Keith Potger's solo show contains some old favourites from The Seekers, a touch of Nashville, some beautiful original ballads and a few covers of hits from the ‘60s to the ‘80s. He will share some amusing anecdotes from over 40 years on the international music scene.This is an up-beat, heart-warming event that leaves the audience reliving their memories of the past while sharing the joy of new beginnings that is Keith Potger’s foray into solo performing.
The show commences at 7.30pm.
Ticket prices are $33 (adults) and $29 (concession).
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| 2008 Annual Great Endeavour Rally
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Date: 20th July
Contact Details:
Media & Emergency Contact
Susan Speechley
Phone: (07) 3908 7138
Email: s.speechley@endeavour.com.au
General Enquiries
Col Clifford
Phone: (07) 46169313 or (07) 46169312
Email: greatendeavour@endeavour.com.au
Course & Technical Enquiries
Jamie Lawson
Phone: (07) 46332953
The Great Endeavour has always prided itself in being the most affordable charity motoring event in the country.
After a record breaking fundraising effort by the entrants in 2007 which saw over $300,000 raised to help provide services and support for people with disability and their families, the 21st anniversary rally and cruise will travel from Toowoomba to Baradine via The Silver City.
Prepare yourself and crew for the adventure of a lifetime.
More information at great.endeavour.com.au |
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| Tuesday Trivia
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Date: 22nd July & 24th August
Venue: Bells Milk Bar, 160 Patton St, Broken Hill
Contact Details: Jason King: 0414 917793 or 8087 5380 or jason@bellsmilkbar.com.au
Get a team together and head along to Bells Milk Bar. Questions will test you and will include local history, music from the 1950's and general knowledge. For more info please get in touch...Hurry! Places are limited!
Start: 7pm |
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| "Go Karts" - Come and Try Day
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Date: Saturday 26th July
Venue: Broken Hill Kart Club (3km on the Menindee Road)
Contact Details: Email: wise1kel@police.nsw.gov.au
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
100cc AKA Approved Racing Karts
You need to bring: closed shoes, long pants, long sleeves
Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Helmets, suits & gloves are provided
Canteen facilities.
Cost: $5 for 5 laps.
"We welcome everyone" |
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| The Drifters - On Broadway Australian Tour
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Date: 26th July
Venue: Broken Hill Entertainment Centre Contact Details: Ticket Sale: Ph 08 8080 3300 Don't miss the 90 minute Spectacular, featuring their worldwide hit singles....Kissing In The Back Row, Like Sister & Brother, Up On The Roof, Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies.
Tickets: $39.95 (adult), $35.95 (concession), $32.95 (early bird tickets by june 13th) |
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