Broken Hill Collection

Hominid crania
L to R: Australopithecus africanus; Homo rudolfensis; H.erectus; H. heildebergensis; H. neanderthalensis and H. sapiens. Arranged in chronological order these specimens (casts)

Main Street in Broken Hill, New South Wales
Main street in Broken Hill, New South Wales. Broken Hill is Australias oldest mining town, with a colonial history dating back to the 1880s

Menindee Lakes, Outback NSW, Australia
Sunset at Menindee Lakes, Outback NSW, Australia

Clock Tower and Post Office, Broken Hill, Outback, New South Wales, Australia

Homo sp. skulls C016 / 5933
Side views of Homo erectus (Sangiran), H. heidelbergensis (Broken Hill), H. neanderthalensis, (La Ferrassie) and H. sapiens (Polynesia) skulls. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Smelting Works, Broken Hill (b / w photo)
2813601 Smelting Works, Broken Hill (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smelting Works, Broken Hill)

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

SILVER CITY TRAIN DEPARTURE
A man in drag walking on the platform before boarding the NSW TrainLink Silver City Stiletto train at Central Station in Sydney, Thursday, September 12, 2019

Outback highway, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

The Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill (b / w photo)
2813549 The Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill)

Getting to know you
Mel Brackstone

Skull of Homo Sapiens, from Broken Hill in Zambia

Outback Church
Church at sunset, Silverton, Outback NSW, Australia

Dry creek bed, Outback Australia
Dry creek and River Red Gum trees at Silverton, near Broken Hill, NSW, common sight in outback Australia

Homo neanderthalensis and Homo heildebergensis
Left: Cranium of Neanderthal man discovered at Forbes quarry Gibraltar in 1848. Right: Cranium of Broken Hill, or Rhodesian man (H. heidelbergensis) discovered at Broken Hill, Zambia in 1921

Broken Hill skull, Homo heidelbergensis, discovered in Africa in 1921. The skull belonged to an adult male and may be 200, 000 to 300, 000 years old

Kangaroo showing his toung in Broken Hill living desert park

Lone tree on Silver Highway between broken hill at Tiboburra, New South Wales, Australia

Menindee Lakes
Menindee lakes are man made and part of the Murray Darlin river system near Broken Hill NSW Australia

Wild Emu, Australia
An inquisitive emu checking out the shiny car. Broken Hill, New South Wales

Sculpture Symposium, Broken Hill
Sunlit stone sculpture in the Australian outback

Homo heildelbergensis, Rhodesian or Broken Hill Man (Broken
Basilar view of the cranium belonging to Broken Hill Man (Homo heildelbergensis) discovered at Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia by T. Zwigelaar in June 1921. It dates back 130, 000 years

Homo heildelbergensis, Broken Hill Man
Broken Hill skull, Homo heidelbergensis, discovered in Africa in 1921. The skull belonged to an adult male and may be 200, 000 to 300, 000 years old

View of Broken Hill in New South Wales

Brocken Hill mine in New South Wales

Traditional aporiginal shelter Yarapa in Broken Hill living desert park

Outback ruins
Ruined farmhouse near Silverton, NSW, Australia

Australia, New South Wales, Broken Hill, outback. A red and grey kangaroo in the outback

Dry season - cracked land

Desert Saltbush near Silverton ghost town. Silver mining country north west of Broken Hill in far western New South Wales, Australia

Salt lakes of central Australia

Australian kangaroo
A kangaroo hops across the road against the sunset in the outback

Flood plains. Outback New South Wales. Australia
Flood plains. River systems. Outback New South Wales. Australia

Red Kangaroo Jumping

Australian kangaroo
A kangaroo hops across the countryside against the sunset in the outback

Homo sp. pelvis comparison C016 / 5936
Homo sp. pelvis comparison. Ilium of Homo heildebergensis (Broken Hill) and of Modern Homo sapiens. Superior view comparison of ileum pelvis bones of Homo heidelbergensis

Homo sp. pelvis comparison C016 / 5935
Homo sp. pelvis comparison. Side view comparison of pelvis (ischium) of a male Homo heidelbergensis, (Broken Hill E719) and a cast of Homo erectus Pelvis (OH28) discovered at Olduvai Gorge

Homo sp. skulls C016 / 5932
Rear views of Homo erectus (Sangiran), H. heidelbergensis (Broken Hill), H. neanderthalensis, (La Ferrassie) and H. sapiens (Polynesia) skulls. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Homo heidelbergensis skull, Broken Hill 1 C015 / 6924
Homo heidelbergensis skull. This is the Broken Hill 1 (Kabwe 1) fossil skull, originally classified as Homo rhodesiensis (Rhodesian Man)

Proconsul, Homo heildebergensis & Homo neanderthalensis cran
L to R: Cranium of Proconsul, an extinct primate that lived 18 million years ago; Homo heildebergensis (Broken Hill 1) discovered in Zambia; and Homo neanderthalensis (Gibraltar 1)

Homo heildelbergensis, Broken Hill or Rhodesian Man
Illustration by Michael Wilson of a Rhodesian man (H. heildelbergensi) family reconstructed from fossils discovered at Broken Hill, Kabwe, Zambia

Ilium of Homo heildebergensis (Broken Hill) and of Modern Ho
Superior view comparison of pelvis of Homo heidelbergensis, (Broken Hill) E719 dating back 130, 000 discovered at Broken Hill, Zambia, with a recent British (Homo sapiens) pelvis

Homo heidelbergensis (Broken Hill) & Homo erectus pelvis (
Side view comparison of pelvis (ischium) of a male Homo heidelbergensis, (Broken Hill E719) and a cast of Homo erectus Pelvis (OH28) discovered at Olduvai Gorge

H. erectus, H. heidelbergensis, H. neanderthalensis, H. sapi
Rear views: Homo erectus ( Sangiran); Homo heidelbergensis ( Broken Hill); Homo neanderthalensis ( La Ferrassie) & Modern Homo sapiens, ( Polynesia)

H. neanderthalensis (Gibraltar 1) & H. heidelbergensis (Bro
Left: Cranium of Neanderthal man discovered at Forbes quarry Gibraltar in 1848. Right: Cranium of Broken Hill, or Rhodesian man (H. heidelbergensis) discovered at Broken Hill, Zambia in 1921

Homo Heidelbergensis, Rhodesian or Broken Hill Man (Broken H
The cranium and plaster cast belonging to Broken Hill Man (Homo Heidelbergensis) discovered at Broken Hill Mine, Kabwe, Zambia by T. Zwigelaar in June 1921. It dates back 130, 000 years

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"Exploring the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Broken Hill, Australia" Discovering ancient origins: Hominid crania and Homo sp. Skulls C016/5933 provide fascinating insights into our human ancestors in Broken Hill, New South Wales. Stepping back in time: Stroll down Main Street in Broken Hill, New South Wales, where history comes alive with its charming Clock Tower and Post Office that have stood the test of time. Unveiling nature's wonders: Menindee Lakes in Outback NSW showcases the breathtaking beauty of Australia's vast landscapes, offering a serene escape from city life. Preserving industrial heritage: The Smelting Works in Broken Hill captured forever through a captivating black and white photo - a testament to the region's rich mining history. A silver lining: Known as the Silver City Train Departure point, it has long been associated with precious metals that shaped its economy and brought prosperity to this Pacific town. Unlocking ancient mysteries: The discovery of the Broken Hill skull belonging to Homo heidelbergensis sheds light on our evolutionary past and adds another chapter to human history. Delving into mining legacy: Journey deep underground at The Proprietary Mine in Broken Hill (b/w photo) for an immersive experience into one of Australia's most significant mining operations. Embracing diversity: Getting to know you is easy in Broken Hill as it welcomes people from all walks of life who contribute to its vibrant community spirit. Celebrating modernity amidst tradition: Admire the Skull of Homo Sapiens displayed proudly alongside historical artifacts, symbolizing how far we've come while honoring our roots.