Geocaching Broken Hill

A day out geocaching Broken Hill NSW. We located 22 of them. Had lunch at the Workers Club and then did some geocaching around town.

Out and about today doing some more geocaching this time around Broken Hill. Most of the ones we found were pretty easy. There were some great stories behind some of the hides.

First Act Geocaching Broken Hill

What Did We Find Geocaching Broken Hill NSW

Found White Rocks | GC606FG
Found it
Found Brown / Kangaroo | GC4R118
Found it
Found The Pinnacle of Views | GC9PEZZ
Great hide found it
Found First Act | GC1PHN4
Awesome hide. We have been to Broken Hill about 5 times and never knew this was here so thank you
Found June Bronhill OBE | GC8JQ59
Thankyou. What are great Cache
Found Oh Mr Hart!! | GC7XZQX
Found it on our way to Uluṟu

Notable Caches And A Bit About Them

Oh Mr Hart!!

Born at Broken Hill in 1928 Kevin Charles Hart grew up on the family sheep station “Larloona” near Menindee before beginning work in the mines at the age of 18.

He was considered the father of the Australian Outback painting movement and his works are widely admired for capturing the true spirit of the outback.

Whilst working in the mines Pro Hart acquired the nickname Pro(fessor) for his wide general knowledge and inventing skills. In 1960 he left the mines to pursue a career in Art. Pro Harts vibrant paintings bore a recognisable Australian image and not only won numerous awards, but were also exhibited world-wide.

Using mainly oils and acrylics Hart layered, glazed, scumbled and scratched – or as he put it: “I chucked the paint on.”

He also created sculptures with welded steel, bronze and ceramics.

In 1976, Hart was awarded an MBE for his services to art in Australia and in 1982 received an Honorary Life Membership of Society International Artistique for outstanding artistic achievement.

June Bronhill OBE

June Bronhill OBE (26 June 1929 – 24 January 2005) was an internationally acclaimed Australian coloratura soprano opera singer, performer and actress. She was well known for light opera and musical theatre in London West End theatres and Australia as well as on the opera stage.

Bronhill was born June Mary Gough in Broken Hill, New South Wales.

Her hometown Broken Hill honoured her by declaring a minute’s silence during the 2005 Australia Day celebrations two days after her death. Mayor Ron Page noted, “She is very special to us; if you ask every householder in Broken Hill, they’ll be able to say, yes, they are proud of June Bronhill.” Then acting prime Minister, John Anderson noted, “The world is mourning the loss of someone who entertained millions, but it’s good to see the local community here recognise one of their own in … a very proud community celebrating the life of one of their daughters.”