South Australia & Victoria 2015 – Day 4 – Broken Hill

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Our morning was exploring Broken Hill by foot after a visit to Macs Bakery for authentic cornish pasties. Above is the Broken Hill Post Office.

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Town Hall

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Line of Lode above the town centre

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Trades Hall

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The original railway station – now a museum.

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The original locomotive used at Broken Hill – part of our family history.

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The Silver City Comet – also used by family members in the past.

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The Big Ant

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Argent Street, Broken Hill

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The Living Desert is a very large fenced reserve with native animals and plants largely free from ferals.

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The locals

 

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Babbler

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Mulga (Acacia aneura)

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Rock sida – a common plant of outback ridges

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Brachyscome daisy

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We went to the Liiving Desert sculpture site to see the rock sculptures and one of the best sunsets ever.

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A slow drive back into Broken Hill to avoid adding to the roadkill.


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