Discover 10 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Broken Hill (Australia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Broken Hill Women's Memorial, Broken Hill Synagogue, and Trades Hall. Also, be sure to include First BHP Offices Chimney Ruin in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Broken Hill (New South Wales).
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Broken Hill Women's Memorial
Sculpture created in 2001. Broken Hill Women's Memorial is located in the Town Square of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, and honours the contribution of women to the Broken Hill community. In particular, it acknowledges the work of women who supported the town's miners during long and difficult strikes and industrial disputes. Some of these women organised themselves into the Women's Brigade. Their work included picketing outside the mine, organising protest marches and rallies, and tarring and feathering non-unionised workers who tried to enter the mine during strikes.
The memorial was partially funded from a surplus of money raised by the women of Broken Hill during an industrial dispute at the mine in 1986. As had been the case in previous strikes in 1892 and 1919, the women of the town supported the men by organising financial support, as well as providing ongoing moral support and encouragement. When the 1986 dispute ended and the women's fund still held $1,000, it was decided to use the money to build a memorial. The balance of the funds was provided by the miners' union.
The memorial is built from two pieces of black granite and was constructed by Zanon Memorials. It depicts an image of a family and two pieces of text.
The unveiling ceremony took place on 30 March 2001, and was performed by Martin Ferguson, Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Transport, Infrastructure, Regional Services and Population. The president of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, Eddie Butcher, was also present and dedicated the memorial with the words " were the unsung heroes as they stood by their men, through the toughest and darkest hours of mining history. Women are the backbone of Broken Hill's society and they truly deserve the recognition that this monument will give them."[1]
Broken Hill Synagogue
Synagogue. The Broken Hill Synagogue is a heritage-listed former synagogue and now museum at 165 Wolfram Street, Broken Hill, City of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. The property is owned by the Broken Hill Historical Society. It now houses the Synagogue of the Outback Museum. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[2]
Trades Hall
The Broken Hill Trades Hall is a heritage-listed trades hall at 34 Sulphide Street, Broken Hill, City of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Tom Jackson and built from 1898 to 1905. The property is owned by the Trades Hall Trust. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[3]
Address: 242 Blende St, Broken Hill
First BHP Offices Chimney Ruin
The First BHP Offices Chimney Ruin is the heritage-listed ruin of the original offices of BHP, now located on Willyama Common, east of the corner of Gaffney and Oxide Streets, Proprietary Square, Broken Hill, City of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. The original offices were built in 1885 by Tom Phin and A. W. B. Orman. It is also known as Site of first BHP Offices, BHP Fireplaces and Chimney ruins. The property is owned by Broken Hill City Council. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 23 April 2010.[4]
Whites Mineral Art Gallery & Mining Museum
Top attraction, Museum, Specialty museum
Address: 1 Allendale St, 2880 Broken Hill
Broken Hill Post Office
Broken Hill Post Office is a heritage-listed post office at 258-260 Argent Street, Broken Hill, City of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. The original building was designed by James Barnet, and was built from 1890 to 1892 by John Dobbie. Walter Liberty Vernon designed a telegraph office addition in 1900. The property is owned by Australia Post. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 22 December 2000. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 08 November 2011.[5]
Seppelts Warehouse
Seppelts Warehouse is a heritage-listed former warehouse at 160 Crystal Street, Broken Hill, City of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. It is also known as Bond and Free Store. It now operates as the Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum. The property is owned by the Broken Hill City Council. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[6]
Walter Sully Emporium
Walter Sully Emporium is a heritage-listed commercial building at 404–408 Argent Street, Broken Hill, City of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1885 to 1900. It is also known as Walter Sully & Co. Pty Ltd. It today houses the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery. The property is owned by Broken Hill City Council. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[7]
Silver City Mint and Art Centre
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Address: 66 Chloride St, 2880 Broken Hill
The Living Desert - Sculptures
Nature and wildlife, Park, View point, Sculpture
Address: 9km Outside City Limits, 2880 Broken Hill