Who We Are

Broken Hill Historical Society is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation.

In 2023 the Society has approximately 70 members from Broken Hill and also from all over Australia, the latter often made up of formerly local people wanting to maintain their connection with Broken Hill.

Meetings

The Society holds a General Meeting on the second Monday of every month at 7.00 pm, except on public holidays, and in December and January. 

The Management Committee meetings currently take place during the day and on the Wednesday before a General Meeting. 

Constitution

The most recent Constitution of the Broken Hill Historical Society can be accessed by contacting the Society Secretary, Broken Hill Historical Society, PO, Box 212, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880.

Structure

The Society has two patrons, a core executive body, four museum coordinators and varying additional active positions.

Patrons

John T Ralph, AC
Simon R Molesworth, AO, KC

Management Committee Members

President:
Marion Browne
0427 057 967

mbrowne@iinet.net.au


Vice-presidents:

Chris Ekert & Christine Adams
0419 715 391 & 0428 874 609
c.ekert@yahoo.com & pc.adams@bigpond.com.au

Secretary:
Ron Mewburn
0403 072 000
secretarybhhs@gmail.com
PO Box 212, Broken Hill, NSW 2880

Treasurer:
Izak Zsztrochlic
0435 754 525
treasurerbhhs@gmail.com

Coordinator/Caretaker, Mosque Museum:
Bobby Shamroze
0400 184 260
shamroze1@bigpond.com.au

Coordinator, Silverton School Educational Museum:
Marlene Bettes
0448 882 550
dixiebettes1@gmail.com

Coordinator, Silverton Gaol Museum:
Ross Wecker
0400 184 260
viper.mars@bigpond.com

Coordinator, Synagogue of the Outback Museum:
Margaret Price
0439 680 944
margaret_price@hotmail.com

Publicity Officer
Tanja Bruckner
0424 456 004
projectofficer@westdarlingarts.com.au