Marble Bar

The famous Marble Bar. When first discovered, it was thought to be a bar of real marble. That proved not to be the case but I expect the same people never dreamt of the riches that the gold, diamonds, iron ore and other minerals held for the whole of the Pilbara.
The town is more generally known for the dubious distinction of being Australia's hottest town. Incidentally on the way in this afternoon the temp got up to 34 in the truck and the town thermometer showed 27 as we pulled in.