Silverton: A Brief History by R.H.B. Kearns (5th Edition, 1983)

Author: R.H.B. (Richard Hugh Bell) Kearns (1914–)
Publisher: Broken Hill Historical Society, Broken Hill, N.S.W., 1983
Edition: 5th Edition
Format: Softcover
Pages: 64 pages, illustrated with photographs, facsimiles, maps, and portraits
ISBN: 9780949331007 / 0949331007
Condition: Near Fine – clean, tightly bound, with minimal signs of handling.

Summary:
Originally published by the Broken Hill Historical Society, this concise yet richly illustrated history traces the fascinating development of Silverton, New South Wales—a town that boomed during Australia’s silver mining era and later became a cultural and historical landmark. The book offers a well-researched overview of its rise, decline, and continuing significance in Australian heritage.

Why You’ll Love It:
A must-have for those interested in Australian mining towns, regional heritage, and the history of outback New South Wales. With rare maps, photos, and historical documents, this book is both informative and collectible—perfect for genealogists, historians, and fans of rural Australia.

Note: Packaging weight includes protective wrapping to ensure the safe delivery of this softcover historical title.