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The Jamieson`s Shaft Sculpture : 01-June-2013
The Jamieson`s Shaft Sculpture : 01-June-2013

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland

The Jamieson`s Shaft Sculpture commemorates the continuing involvement of the people of Broken Hill in mining operations.

Location

Address:Blende & Sulphide Streets, Broken Hill, 2880
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.958364
Long: 141.462655
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
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Designer:
Artist:M. Lyle
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1979
Front Inscription

City of Broken Hill
The Jamieson`s Shaft Sculpture - 1979

This sculpture commemorates the continuing involvement of the people of Broken Hill in mining operations.  

The design of the sculpture is derived from the `Wind Sail` shaft ventilator used in 1883 when mining first commenced here.

Project assisted by the Visual Arts Board

M. Lyle - Sculptor
K. J. Clarke - Mayor
H. L. Keelan - Town Clerk

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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