Forty eight views of Broken Hill [B 54756] • Photograph
Broken Hill: Proprietary mine
The Proprietary Mine Mill at Broken Hill.
Broken Hill: Central mine
The main shaft of the Central Mine, Broken Hill.
Broken Hill : Mining machinery
Mining machinery at Broken Hill.
Broken Hill : Mine scene
A mound of tailings (or a slag heap) beside a shaft. Workers around the base of the mound.
Broken Hill : The Junction mine
The Broken Hill Junction Silver Mining Company Limited was registered in 1886. Three shafts were sunk - Browne, King and McIntyre - and small rich pockets of ore were won from the upper levels. Photograph shows two men and a horse in front of the mine shaft.
Broken Hill : Miners
Two miners working with machinery underground in a mine.
Broken Hill : Mining scoop
A mining scoop at work.
Broken Hill : Miners
Two miners working with machinery underground in a mine.
Broken Hill : Miners
Two miners working with machinery underground in a mine.
Broken Hill : Miners and horse
A mine horse receiving medical attention underground. Also shows three miners.
Broken Hill: Miners
A group of miners working with machinery underground in a mine.
Broken Hill: Miners
Three miners 'stoping' underground in a mine.
Broken Hill: Open cut mine
An open cut mining area.
Broken Hill: British Mine caves
The British Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited was incorporated in London in 1887 to acquire Blocks 15 and 16 from the BHP company. Seven shafts were sunk along the lode covered by the two mineral leases. Three men can be seen in the British Mine caves.
Broken Hill: British Mine caves
The British Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited was incorporated in London in 1887 to acquire Blocks 15 and 16 from the BHP company. Seven shafts were sunk along the lode covered by the two mineral leases. Inside the British Mine caves.
Broken Hill: Old chimney
An old chimney kept as a historic monument.
Broken Hill: Water supply
Broken Hill water supply. 1903 famine. Shows the very low water level and several men sitting around.
Broken Hill: Stephens Creek
Stephens Creek water supply. Water can be seen falling over the wall.