We had never been to Broken Hill before.
There was so much to see and
we ended up staying an extra day to planned.
The famous Palace Hotel where
"Priscilla, Queen of the Dessert" was filmed.
In the foyer where there were murals covering all the walls and
even the ceiling! That's the stiletto that was on top of the bus.
Sunset overlooking Broken Hill from the
Miners Memorial, Broken Hill, NSW.
We visited the Pro Hart Gallery.
Here is his famous dragonfly painting that is actually painted on carpet.
Do you remember the paint ads from all those years ago?
"Oh, Mr Hart. What a mess!"
Bells Milk Bar. First became a milk bar in 1938.
Has been like this since the 1950s!
There was even a jukebox playing.
Silverton, about 40km from Broken Hill.
We went on an underground tour of
the Historic Day Dream Mine.
It is amazing what the miners did in awful
conditions back then. This is a silver mine.
After our tour we enjoyed some
Cornish scones with jam and cream.
Silverton Hotel seen in many movies.
Wild donkeys that just roam around town!
Silverton Gaol Museum. There was so much to see here.
Lots of vintage household things that I love.
This sampler was made in 1848 by Mary Ann Mortimore, aged 8.
We stopped overnight at the Hay Showgrounds and Racecourse.
The manager told us to park under this shed.
Was great as when we had to pack up next morning
it was raining but we stayed nice and dry!
Our last stop was Chiltern to spend a few days
with Noel's brother Ian and Beverley.
Noel and Ian outside London House which was built in 1879.
Beverley and Andrea (their daughter/our niece)
are doing this shop up like a 1950s milk bar,
just like the one we saw in Broken Hill.
They are hoping to have it all ready by November
so if you're visiting Chiltern please visit them and say hello.
Well, that is just a quick (even if it did take 3 posts)
snapshot of our big road trip. As you can imagine,
we took hundreds of photos and videos.
We saw many places and lots of wildlife.
I hope you've enjoyed it.
We now getting ready for our next exciting adventure - Scotland!
I'm sure I'm going to have lots to show you when we get back.
3 comments:
Just now getting round to reading a few blogs again after a very busy couple of months here. Such wonderful photos Christine. You certainly had a fabulous time! Hugs Christine xx
Nice to visit with you on zoom today and what a lovely blog you have. Your trip looks delightful. Scotland? Super excited for you!
I live in a mining community and have much respect for the work they do now and did back then. IT is a dangerous and thankless job.
I went to Broken Hills years ago and there is heaps to see and do out there........
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