South Broken Hill, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South Broken HillBroken Hill, New South Wales |
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Patton St, the main commercial district of South Broken Hill
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 South Broken Hill
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2880 |
| Location | 4 km (2 mi) S of Broken Hill |
| LGA(s) | City of Broken Hill |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer |
South Broken Hill is a suburb in the city of Broken Hill. This city is located in western New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the vast, dry area known as the outback.
The suburb is managed by the City of Broken Hill local government. It is separated from the rest of Broken Hill by a natural feature. This feature is called the "Line of Lode." A major road, the Silver City Highway, also runs through South Broken Hill. This highway connects to Wentworth.
A Look at the Past
South Broken Hill was once known by a different name. It used to be called Alma. This name was used for an area that chose its own government representative. This area was known as the electoral district of Alma. It existed from 1894 to 1904.
Important Historic Places
South Broken Hill has several places that are protected for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They are important because they show us what life was like in the past.
One of these special places is located on Piper Street. It is the Central Mine Manager's Residence. This building was once the home of the person in charge of a big mine.
