A City's History is said to be in its Cemetery.
A Self Guided Walk Tour brochure is available from Council's Infrastructure Department which will help you discover some interesting points within the Broken Hill Cemetery.
Broken Hill City Council has been managing and maintaining the Rakow Street Cemetery for approximately 40 years. Prior to this each individual religious denomination was responsible for their own interment.
Now, all available information has been transferred to a centrally located database at the City Council. Family history, grave site locations and data printouts available. Nominal fees apply.
An online search facility is now available here.
Additional information can be found at the Broken Hill Charles Rasp Library Archives:
Charles Rasp Library
Phone: (08) 8080 3463
Fax: (08) 8080 3479
Brochures available for download, which points out graves of interest, and other relevant information regarding the Broken Hill Cemetery.
Please note - Broken Hill Cemetery is a very special place for the people of Broken Hill. All visitors are requested to observe all signs and directions and respect the rights and needs of other visitors.
Broken Hill Cemetery Brochure - Our City