Mayor Jennifer Aiden acknowledged that Greater Bendigo has become a 'thriving', vibrant regional city. The mayor listed the achievements of the city since the discovery of gold change the landscape from that of pastoral. In the other article along with a photo of the fountain, the story relates the history since 1836 when Major Mitchell passed through the central Vicotorian region as one of the first Europeans to walk upon the Dja Dja Wurrung's land.Bendigo Advertiser Two page of articles '150 years in the making'. The article acknowledges the region's past, celebrates the present and looks to the future.'bendigo history

John Henry Rooney made at least 1000 shafts safe in Bendigo and as far away as Ballarat and Stawell during the first half of the 20th century.Bendigo Advertiser: Story on Hisotrian John Kelly who research John Rooney; article entitled 'Cruel irony in mine death.bendigo, john kelly, john rooney, mining

Henry Rickards and Montague Simes were founders of the Retail Motor Dealers' Association, later known as the VACC. VACC House.Bendigo Advertiser. A Celebration of motoring, 100 Cavalcade Vehicles, cars, motorcycles, commercial and trucks representing each year 1918-2018.hnery rickards, montague simes, vacc

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Memory lane: the intersection of Mitchell and Hargreaves streets in 1906. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Star athletes: Bendigo High's 'A' athletic champions in 1939. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Black and white photograph, athletics, family photograph of mother Gayle Prendergast, son Ian Prendergast and father John Prendergast standing together to pose for a photograph by Bendigo Advertiser. Bendigo Advertiser description L. Gayle Prendergast 9/12/92 mum M. Ian Prendergast K. John Prendergast Junior Sportstar.recreations, sports, athletics, gayle prendergast, ian prendergast, john prendergast.

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a massive crowd of onlookers at the Bendigo East Swimming Pool , watching two young swimmers finish a race, for The Bendigo East Annual Swimming Carnival, as mentioned on the back. Graham in red ink. Copyright Bendigo Advertiser. Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service, for re-order quote…bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Bendigo Advertiser & Independent Account in the name of Mr. W. Babidge, Yarraberb. Amount is for 4/6 and dated 30 Apr 1931. Has white receipt No. 9020, dated 2-6-1931 attached for 4/6. The 'Bendigo Advertiser & Independent' Propriety Limited., G. V. Lansell, Governing Director and W. Wright, Managing Director.document, w babidge collection - bendigo advertiser account, g v lansell, w wright

The blue folder contains (i) cuttings from 'The Bendigo Advertiser' on the description of buildings in Bendigo. They are under the byline of 'Tall Storeys by Percy Everett.' Dated 1961/1962. (ii) 'Bendigo Advertiser' articles pasted on board also relating to Bendigo buildings dated from 1/2/38 - 5/3/52. There is a sketch of Specimen CottageTall Storeys of Bendigo by Percy Everett…bendigo, buildings, percy everett, lydia chancellor, collection, architecture, bendigo architecture, bendigo buildings, buildings, bendigo, specimen cottage, knipe's castle, bendigo base hospital, bendigo law courts, benevolent home, bendigo police station, bendigo post office, bendigo art gallery, bendigo library, bendigo gaol, bendigo teachers' college, flora hill high school, percy everett, 'tall storeys'

Originally the Olympic Skating Rink (1908), it was converted to an auditorium for live theatre in 1909. In 1911 it was leased by the propietors of His Majesty's West's Pictures. After alterations it opened as Lyric Photo Plays 12th April 1911.Bendigo Advertiser from 2004. Grand old dame: a photograph of the Lyric Theatre, then known as Lyric Photo Plays Co. Ltd, taken by Vincent Kelly on February 1913, and published in the Bendigo Advertiser the following day, several days before the official opening. Under this photo there is a letter from James Lerk titled 'Save the Lyric façade'newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. On the air: radio 3BO (now 3BO FM) staff in 1951. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Help at hand: the members of Bendigo Red Cross Emergency in 1942. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, tramways

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. The best of times: grade 5 to 8 at Huntly school in 1940. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Play ball: representative side, Bendigo Softball Association, 1952. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Those old school days: Specimen Hill School in 1914. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. This historic picture shows the impressive croquet lawns in Rosalind Park. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Lofty: the poppet head lookout in Rosalind Park, date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Modern Style: a collage of contemporary Bendigo homes from 1937. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Stripped: a scene across the goldfields, note landscape stripped of trees.. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Gold rush: Great Extended Histler's Mine circa 1910. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Newspaper clipping advertising Golden Days Historical Exhibition. Written on side in blue pen Bendigo Advertiser Wed. 10th Aug. 1960.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Diggings: the North Old Chum mine workings, circa 1875. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Monument: the former cheese factory at Adelaide Vale, pictured in 1985. the clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Proud: Harry Hunt's house in Fosterville, date unknown. The clip is I a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Up-to-date: Auldrick Delacca's house; situation or date not known. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Summer Days: the Fosterville Sunday School picnic about 1895. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Scenic: Rosalind Park, with the Bendigo Creek on the right, in the early 1900s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Educated: Teachers and students at the Raywood State School, built in 1877. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Variety: State schools agricultural exhibits at the Bendigo Show in 1919. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were