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Minburra Dairy Farm
Posted 06 August 2024 Minburra Dairy Farm

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.

Styles' Locket
Posted 11 April 2024 Styles' Locket

The mystery of Styles' Locket

Fulgurite
Posted 02 February 2024 Fulgurite

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

Singer Industrial Sewing Machine
Posted 30 August 2023 Singer Industrial Sewing Machine

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

Was Jack the Ripper arrested at Southern Cross? [Blog interest piece]
Posted 20 January 2022 Was Jack the Ripper arrested at Southern Cross? [Blog interest piece]

Check out the story written by Lorraine Kelly about Frederick Deeming!

Local experts predicting a bumper wildflower season
Posted 12 August 2021 Local experts predicting a bumper wildflower season

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

Southern Cross sports - what's available?
Posted 09 August 2021 Southern Cross sports - what's available?

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

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