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Their aim is to restore heritage machinery back to working order or to working appearance.&nbsp; Originally, the members met at each other\u2019s homes but in 1990 the organisation established a base in Crystal St known as \u201cThe Conservation Centre\u201d, which is used to restore the engines, but also to display them for public viewing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This site would be of interest to most visitors to Broken Hill, particularly those who have an interest in machinery and technology and the skills involved in restoration. The museum holds a broad collection of objects that reflect the industrial and technological history of the Broken Hill region and also houses objects that illustrate the innovative technology that has been an important part of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Broken Hill City Council supports the group by providing the workshop premises, plant equipment and storage facilities. The group has 31 volunteers, 14 of which are active members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Programs and Activities<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The group are involved with the following activities and programs which enhance the community of Broken Hill and help to preserve its heritage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restoration Projects for historical and heritage groups in Broken Hill and the region. These include the Geocentre, Browne\u2019s Shaft Junction Mine, Block 10-Aerial Ropeway Exhibit, Line of Lode and the Silverton Gaol and Broken Hill Historical Society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The group have been mounting displays at Agfair, a regional agricultural gathering, since 1994.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The group mounts displays at other community events including the local show and the bi-annual Anzac Day \u201cShow and Shine\u201d in conjunction with the Vintage and Veterans Car Club.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The group share their skills with others in the community. This includes a program on Thursday mornings for people with disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penrose Train Project.\u00a0 (Train runs once a month &#8211; see stories for more info [LINK])<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The West Darling Machinery Preservation Society was established in 1988 by a group of machinery enthusiasts. Their aim is to restore heritage machinery back to working order or to working appearance.&nbsp; Originally, the members met at each other\u2019s homes but in 1990 the organisation established a base in Crystal St known as \u201cThe Conservation Centre\u201d, which is used to restore the engines, but also to display them for public viewing.&nbsp; This site would be of interest to most visitors to Broken Hill, particularly those who have an interest in machinery and technology and the skills involved in restoration. The museum holds a broad collection of objects that reflect the industrial and technological history of the Broken Hill region and also houses objects that illustrate the innovative technology that has been an important part of the area. The Broken Hill City Council supports the group by providing the workshop premises, plant equipment and storage facilities. The group has 31 volunteers, 14 of which are active members. 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