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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 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.958364 Long: 141.462655 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Artist: | M. Lyle |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1979 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MACity 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
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
