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The “ICYBALL” is an absorption refrigerator built by the Crosely Radio Corporation, Cincinnati USA. An Australian refrigerator pioneer, Edward Hallstrom, also produced a model using a similar design.

Goats were the only source of fresh milk in Southern Cross until 1904 when Percy Forrester started his “Minburra Dairy”. Later Jim Nunn operated “Bellevue Dairy”. To keep his milk, cream, butter and other produce cool Forrester excavated a large cellar which included facilities for bacon making. Mud from the cellar was used to construct his homestead.

The mystery of Styles' Locket

One of the most interesting of the many specimens of minerals at the Yilgarn History Museum.

One of the many amazing items that can be viewed at the Yilgarn History Museum.

Australia's Golden Outback have compiled excellent resources on where to find the best wildflowers, including in the Shire of Yilgarn.

Southern Cross is home to some excellent sporting facilities - there's something for everybody.