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Menzies is small historic mining town north of Kalgoorlie in the Western Australian Goldfields. To the west, the Antony Gormley Sculptures stand against the dramatic backdrop of Lake Ballard’s dry salt bed.
Situated along the Golden Quest Discovery Trail, the town of Menzies once had a population of over 5,000 and boasted many hotels and breweries, as well as a 40-bed hospital.
For almost 100 years the magnificent Town Hall had a blank-faced clock tower, it is believed the ship transporting the clock from England sank en route in 1905. A replacement clock was eventually installed in 2000. Other grand heritage buildings built from local sandstone include the railway station and nursing post.
Antony Gormley Sculptures at Lake Ballard
Lake Ballard is the site chosen by British sculptor, Sir Antony Gormley, to display his world-famous ‘Inside Australia’ art installation of 51 sculptures known as the Antony Gormley Sculptures. The work of local Aboriginal artists, including the Tjuntjuntjara and Ilkurlka people are also on display in the historic federation building that houses Menzies Visitor Centre.
Menzies accommodation
Accommodation in Menzies includes the Menzies Caravan Park.
For more information contact the Menzies Visitor Centre by emailing cso@menzies.wa.gov.au or visit www.lakeballard.com
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