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Riddiford Arboretum

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The Riddiford Arboretum is about preserving your local environment.

The Riddiford Arboretum - A great place to meetBringing the Outback into the city limitsSturt's Desert Pea in the Riddiford Arboretum

It's a piece of the Outback, less than a minute's walk from one of Australia's major inland shopping centres.

History

The Riddiford Arboretum was set up in 1988 on vacant land that was formerly a repair and oil transfer depot for the Silverton Tramway Company.

The arboretum was named after Walter (Wally) Riddiford, who was the mayor of Broken Hill from 1949 until 1963. The arboretum features trees and vegetation from the local environment and is a tribute to Albert Morris, a self taught botanist who was responsible for establishing Broken Hill's regeneration reserves. The plants in those reserves held down the local dust and greatly reduce the previously horrible effects of the storms (like the one we had on 22/12/2007 that crippled our city on the last shopping Friday before Christmas).

The Future

The future of the Arboretum depends on you .. just like anywhere else on the planet the local environment determines the quality of life on earth. Native gardens and trees are not only easily maintained, they also help the environment as a whole for everything alive on earth including our children and grandchildren. If you care about the future of anyone or anything alive on earth, planting a native tree is a simple and practical way of being a part of the solution to the biggest problems we will ever face together.

Last Updated on Sunday, 10 July 2011 16:49
 

Pro Hart Gallery

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Situated at 108 Wyman Street the Pro Hart Gallery is one of Broken Hill's treasures. Pro Hart is one of Australia's most popular artists and a much loved Broken Hill icon. His artwork is unique, diverse and was sometimes controversial. Visiting the gallery again bought back a lot of memories. I used to see his artwork when I was knee high to a grasshopper, because we lived just down the street. The Hart's home was often as busy as Central Station, however they always found time for everyone. All the neighbourhood kids were in and out because it was fun and we were welcome there. Getting kids to hang out in an art gallery is an art form in itself. 

I had no real interest in art until one day I was riding my pushbike near where the Living Desert is now and it felt like I was riding in one of the pictures the bloke down the Street painted. Pro was a very talented man indeed and it was inspiring to see the gallery again. His studio is still there (re-located to the Gallery) with the last picture he painted on an easel. An interview with his lovely wife Raylee reminded me why I went there as a child. It was friendly and the pictures are good.  I'm no art critic. If the people are genuine and the artwork can grab my emotions or take my breath away. 40 years later I returned to visit the Hart family and the gallery is still captivating.

Pro was passionate about everything he did, he was always painting and he always had something to show, it might be a pipe organ, a telescope or a Rolls Royce. He was always busy and the last time I saw him he was delivering a meal to someone less fortunate than him. He did all the right things to become a legend in his lifetime. He used his creativity and tenacity to pursue art. Pro and Raylee are still known for their generosity in our community. You can still see the largest collection of Pro Hart paintings in Australia and learn a lot from an iconic artist who put Broken Hill's art in the world spotlight at the Pro Hart gallery. It is a must see for locals and visitors to the Silver City.

 

Pro Hart Gallery 108 Wyman Street Broken Hill NSW 2880

Telephone: 08 8087 2441

Website: www.prohart.com.au

 

 

Andrew West.

 

Advance Australia Fair

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Australia's National Anthem performed by students from Bankstown visitng Broken Hill as part of the the Silver Anniversay of the sister city program between Broken Hill and Bankstown. Advance Australia Fair was presented in the language of the native people from the Bankstown area and in English. Cool

Last Updated on Friday, 12 August 2011 03:06
 

Landcare

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Landcare Broken Hill

 

Since the late 1980's people have been getting together, forming groups and rolling up their sleeves to help repair and protect Australia's fragile environment.

They are looking after our rural and urban landscapes, regenerating our bushland and replanting our native species.

We must act now to protect our land, water, vegetation, air and biodiversity.

Volunteering for Landcare is a great way to give back something to the community.

It's fun, rewarding and easy to become involved.

Last Updated on Friday, 12 August 2011 03:10
 

Wattle Day Badges

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Wattle Day badges have a long history in Australia. Wattle Day is about celebrating our nation, it's diverse environment and our community. They have been sold at events around Australia to raise money for the Red Cross Society for several decades and in Broken Hill our badges have been produced by Wayne Lovis since 2006.

Wayne involved local TAFE (Technical and further education) students in designing the badges and spent many hours manufacturing them. Click read more  to view some Wattle Day badges designed by local Tafe students

 

 

Last Updated on Friday, 26 August 2011 04:24
 
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