The program began in late 2006. Advisor Geoff Speirs is working with a diverse group of more than six museums across the Broken Hill local government area. Geoff produces a newsletter to keep the museum community informed about each other and his work in the region.

 

Geoff has provided support to the museums on collection management and grant applications, supported new exhibition planning at the GeoCentre and advised council about proposed new museum projects, and on the documenting and conservation of significant objects in the care of the council.

 

Council Partner

Broken Hill City Council

 

Participating museums

Albert Kersten GeoCentre Museum

Silverton Gaol Museum (Broken Hill Historical Society)

The Railway and Historical Museum

The RSL Hall of Fame

The West Darling Machinery Preservation Society

The Migrant Heritage Museum

Royal Flying Doctor Museum

Bell’s Milk Bar

 

Museum Advisor Contact Details

Geoff Speirs

 

Model of Block 10, designed by J. Wendt, presented to the then general manager of BHP in 1892 for his role in suppressing a miners’ strike which led to the gaoling of several unionists. On display at the Silverton Gaol Museum.

Model of Block 10, designed by J. Wendt, presented to the then general manager of BHP in 1892 for h

Hand-drawn ambulance, c. 1904, used to transport injured workers from the mine to the hospital. On display at the Broken Hill Railway and Historical Museum.

Hand-drawn ambulance, c. 1904, used to transport injured workers from the mine to the hospital. On d