Situated at 47 Lansell Street, Bendigo, the original 1911-12 Charles D'Ebro designed brick Bendigo Municipal Abattoir, comprising twin slaughter and hanging rooms for cattle, sheep and pigs, and two smaller ancillary brick buildings. After the buildings were acquired by the Country Roads Board in 1945, a substantial but sympathetic addition was made to the south-eastern end of the old cattle abattoir. The abattoir is significant for historic, architectural and technical reasons at a state level. as a rare surviving municipal abattoir, and represents the development of hygienic slaughtering through municipal regulations, thus improving standards of public health in Victoria. It is historically significant to the City of Greater Bendigo as a key to the primary production industry that centred on this precinct from the 1860s to the mid 1990s; they are an important surviving component of one of the largest regional livestock markets in Victoria. D'Ebro was critically influential in the development of industrial and in particular meat processing buildings, designing major freezing works and abattoirs throughout Victoria and Australia.(Source, National Trust Database). The Bendigo facility finally closed in 1945, when all slaughtering for local consumption passed to a joint export and local slaughtering facility at the Bendigo Inland Meat Authority. Ink, pen, pencil and watercolour architectural drawing for the proposed brick residence at Bendigo abattoirs. Proposed Brick Residence at Bendigo Abbatoirs (sic) For The Bendigo City Council. / Front Elevation / Easter Elevation / Section A. D. / Ground Plan / Wester Elevation / Section C.D. / Section I. P. ? Existing Building to be / Converted into Laundry ? Scale 1/8" to 1 FT / Geo. Austen Architect / Commonwealth Bank Chambers / Bendigocity of greater bendigo commerce, charles d'ebro

The 'New' City of Bendigo baths also known as 'The Baths' were opened on 26th February,1913 at a cost of £2000. These baths made use of an existing dam and had men only and ladies bathing areas as well as a 'paddling paddock' for young children. This set of plans is for the Men's Bathing shed which serviced the men's bathing area adjacent to the still existing tennis courts on Barnard Street. In 1958 the Municipal Baths were replaced by an Olympic Pool and £17,000 was raised by public subscription towards this pool’s construction. Ink, pen, pencil and watercolour architectural drawing for the proposed new baths at the Upper Reserve on Barnard Street, Bendigo.New baths / at Upper Reserve Bendigo / for the Bendigo City Council / Elevation facing tennis courts / Elevation of Terminals at A, A, / Elevation facing Barnard Street / This is one of the drawings /referred to in my contract/ dated 18th November 1912 / Signed Robert J Rogers / (unknown) / Mayor Jas Semmensbendigo swimming club, rosalind park, upper reserve bendigo, faith leech memorial swimming pool, bendigo baths, city of greater bendigo community groups

Produced by City of Bendigo, initialed by the City Engineer E.J.P., 07/03/1949.Print of a map showing in very good detail, Bendigo in 1949. Document was hand marked up with ink, blue marker and pencil to show bus routes, includes a legend to the bottom of the map. Initialed by the City Engineer E.J.P., 07/03/1949.City of Bendigo document, drawing number T.1790; "Bendigo Bus Routes, Plan of Bendigo Tramway System.". Drawn 07/03/1949. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print. Hand marked up with ink, blue marker and pencil.provincial tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, map, bus routes, bendigo, city of bendigo

Souvenir colouring and activity book and set of colour pencils for children. Contains illustrations of a family of four undertaking various tourism activities such as visiting Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Pottery and the Chinese Dragon.A4 size, twelve page illustrated children's activity book with set of six coloured pencils. Book includes pages to colour in and find-a-word puzzles. Coloured pencils are housed in separate plastic pocket.Bendigo / The Centre of Attraction / Activity / Book / Bendigo / The Centrepiece of Victoriacity of greater bendigo tourism

First held in 1972 the Bendigo International Madison is an athletics and cycling carvial which takes place in Bendigo ove the March Labour Day long weekend. Events include 400m footraces and the largest outdoor Madison event in the world. The madison is a track cycling race in which 17 pairs of riders race over a hectic 200 laps of the Tom Flood Sports Centre in Bendigo. Riders firstly try to gain a lap advantage over other teams or score sprint points during the 34 sprints dotted throughout the race. At any one time, there are riders sprinting, changing or attacking in this frantic event.Large ceramic plate with hand painted design in underglaze depicting three men bicycle racing.Front; 2009 / Bendigo International Madison Reverse; Signed Faye Brady / 09. Stamped; Bendigo Pottery / 1858 / Australiabendigo pottery, city of greater bendigo sport, city of greater bendigo tourism

Produced by City of Bendigo.Print of a map showing in very good detail, Bendigo in 1949. Document was hand marked up with ink and pencil to show bus routes including adding a legend to the bottom of the map.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Bendigo Bus Routes.". Drawn 1949? Original dyeline print marked up by hand.Original dyeline print. Marked up using pen and coloured pencil.provincial tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, map, bus routes, bendigo, city of bendigo

Produced by City of Bendigo, 1948?Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, a map of surrounding area of Bendigo in 1948? Document was marked up using both typewriter, coloured ink, and pencil.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Areas within a 8 Mile Radius of Bendigo.". Drawn 1948?. Original marked up print.Original map print. Marked up with typewriter, coloured ink and pencil.map, bendigo, city of bendigo

Chinese participation in the Bendigo Easter Fair is a rare surviving cultural practice of Chinese involvement in similar events, which also took place in Melbourne, Beechworth, Ararat, Ballarat and other gold mining towns in the nineteenth century. According to Chinese tradition the dragon is a mythical creature with the attributes of a number of animals. The dragon has associated regalia in the form of a pearl (or teaser) and a flame. In procession, dancers carrying Loong's pearl and flame preceded the dragon. The pearl was intended to entice the dragon to join the procession and encourage him to play while the flame symbolised the power of the dragon. The pearl and flame were imported from China, possibly in the nineteenth century. The Easter Fair has since 1871 raised money for the Bendigo Benevolent Home and Asylum and the Bendigo Hospital. The Chinese took part in the annual Easter Fair celebrations from 1879, providing traditionally dressed actors and dancers for the procession in the streets of Bendigo. From 1892, a dragon provided a focus for the Chinese contribution to the festivities and was extremely popular with the whole community. Two large dragons and one small dragon participated in the Federation celebrations held in Melbourne in May 1901. It appears that one of the large dragons was Loong and the other large dragon may be the one now held at the See Yup temple in South Melbourne. There is slight doubt as to the date the present Loong was made and imported from China as there were a number of dragons in use in Bendigo and Melbourne at the time, and there are contemporary newspaper reports from Bendigo and Melbourne of dragons and regalia being imported in 1892, 1901 and 1906. Ceremonial dragons are fragile items made of organic materials and some of the dragons described in contemporary sources no longer exist. However the State Library of Victoria holds a photograph of a dragon in front of Parliament House at the Federation celebrations. This photo is securely dated to May 1901 and was definitely taken during the Federation celebration. The details of the dragon's decoration and regalia are almost identical to the existing Loong. The only minor differences seem to be loss of ornament on the chin and sides of the face which are likely the result of later restorations. Therefore Loong almost definitely dates from 1901 at least and may be earlier. Whether Loong dates from 1892 or 1901 does not diminish his significance as a rare surviving artefact relating to the Chinese in Victoria.(source Victorian Heritage Listing)Commercially printed poster mounted on foam core and framed. Engraved plaque lower centre. Poster includes an image of Loong, believed to be the oldest complete imperial dragon in the world. This poster plays on a pun of Loong being 100 years old. Bamboo look molded frame. Engraved plaque centre lower edge of glass: Presented to / City of Bendigo / By the / Committee of Management of Bendigo Easter Fair Inc / In appreciation for / Mayor sponsorship of the 1992 / Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Fairbendigo easter fair, bendigo golden dragon museum, sun loong

The first Bendigo Easter Fair was held on April 10th and 11th 1871 and remains one of Australia’s longest running annual community events. Taking place over the Easter long weekend, the Bendigo Easter Fair features events throughout the City of Greater Bendigo and celebrations culminate in a parade through the streets on Easter Sunday. In 1892, large processional dragons became an integral part of the annual parade. The three principal golden dragons are Loong (1892–1970), Sun Loong (1970–2019) and Dai Gum Loong (2019–present), housed at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo. The Bendigo Easter Fair Society is custodian of the Bendigo Easter Fair and continues to support the City of Greater Bendigo’s largest festival. Each year the City produces a poster to advertise the upcoming fair and this one from 2006 had the theme Boomba which may have been a play on the word Moomba, a Melbourne festival which takes place annually around Easter.Born digital advertising poster for the 2024 Bendigo Easter Fair.city of greater bendigo venue and events, city of greater bendigo community partnerships, city of greater bendigo easter fair, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo leisure

Report titled "Bendigo trams win praise"on the visit of US tram enthusiast Mr. Jim Walker of the Orange Empire Railway Museum to Bendigo on his way to the COTMA conference in Auckland. Has a photo of Jim with Ken Hesse of Bendigo Tramways. See item 1122 for a report on his visit to Ballarat. Item written by Chris McLennan.Yields information about a visiting tram enthusiast to Bendigo Tramways in 1984.Newspaper clipping from the Bendigo Advertiser 24/5/1984. tramways, depot, bendigo, orange empire museum, jim walker

Produced by City of Bendigo, signed by J.R. Groves, 06/05/1975.Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, a drawing of a proposed 250' Radius Curve in Bendigo. Document was initialed by J.R. Graves dated 06/05/1975.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Bendigo Trust Tram Project, Suggested Rail Fittings for Inner Rail of Curve.". Drawn 1975. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print.provincial tramways, bendigo, city of bendigo, bendigo trust tram project

Mounted plan drawings for Public Offices in Bendigo.Cross Section A-A / Side Elevation / Cross Section B-B / Longitudinal Section C-C / R.M.B. / Scale: Eight feet - One Inch / PUBLIC OFFICES BENDIGO ? P.B.B. 5.24 / (signature) / Chief Architect / 23.11.24city of greater bendigo administration item

Produced by City of Bendigo, signed by the City Engineer.Print of a map showing in very good detail, Bendigo in 1949. Document was hand marked up with ink, water colour and pencil to show population distribution, includes a legend to the bottom of the map.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Plan of Location of Roads and Streets.". Drawn 1948. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print. Hand marked up with pen, pencil and water colour. Signed by the City Engineer in blue pen in bottom righthand corner.provincial tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, map, bus routes, bendigo, city of bendigo

Produced by City of Bendigo, signed by the City Engineer J.L. Hicks, 1948.Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, a map of Bendigo in 1948. Document was hand signed by the City Engineer J.L. Hicks.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Plan of Location of Roads and Streets.". Drawn 1948. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print.map, bendigo, city of bendigo

Produced by City of Bendigo, Oct 1972Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, a proposed track extension into Violet Street in Bendigo. Document was drawn by C.F.P. in Oct 1975.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Proposed Extension of Tram Track into Violet Street.". Drawn Oct 1972. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print.provincial tramways, map, city of bendigo, bendigo, track extension

Produced by City of Bendigo for the Bendigo Trust Tram Project, 01/09/1975.Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, rail bending diagram for a proposed Y terminus in 1975. Document was hand signed by the J.R. Groves.Engineering Dept File 5712/12; "Bendigo Trust Tram Project, Proposed Y Terminus at 16'-8 1/2" Track Centres.". Drawn 01/09/1975. Original print.Original dyeline print.provincial tramways, map, bendigo, bendigo trust tram project, city of bendigo

The article describes the Army Survey Regiment's farewell to Bendigo with a final parade to hand back the "Freedom of the City" key. A smaller article on the second page describes the taking over of the mapping by the "Army Topographic Support Agency" (ATSE) which was a Defence Public Service based organisation. Newspaper Article of 2 pages, approx A3 sizeroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, army topographical support establishment, atse

One of many of a range of collectables produced by Bendigo Pottery featuring reproductions of artworks printed onto limited edition set of porcelain plates. Michael McCarthy was born in Ireland and emigrated to Australia in 1966. His main focus has been pictorial paintings in which he observes nature and light. He returned to Ireland to live permanently in 1997. The reverse of the plates says that the artist was local and he also produced oil paintings of various scenes around Bendigo similar to the images on the plates so the City may have partnered with Bendigo Pottery to create this limited edition series. 0473.1 Sacred Heart Cathedral 0473.2 Tram and Public Buildings 0473.3 Shamrock Hotel 0473.4 Bendigo Pottery Stables 0473.5 Alexandra Fountain Porcelain plate with printed artwork produced by Bendigo Pottery. Story of each building or landmark on reverse of plate.city of greater bendigo heritage attractions

Produced by Bendigo Tramways.Print showing in very good detail, a map of Bendigo in 1948? The map has been marked up to include approximate distances that passengers would have to travel to get to the tramway.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Tramway Passenger Distance Zones.". Drawn 1948? Original print marked up to show passenger distances from the tramway.Original print. Marked up with ink pen, colour pencil and water colour.provincial tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, map, bendigo

Produced by City of Bendigo, signed by J.R. Groves, 06/05/1975.Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, a drawing of a proposed 500' Radius Curve in Bendigo. Document was initialed by J.R. Graves dated 06/05/1975.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Proposed 500' Radius Curve". Drawn 06/05/1975. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print.provincial tramways, map, city of bendigo, bendigo, bendigo trust tram project

Souvenir publication promoting Bendigo. Features photographs accompanied by a brief history of popular sites such a Charing Cross, the Post Office and The Law Courts, Conservatory and Gardens, Lake Weroona and the Bendigo Easter Fair.Full colour, twelve page promotional publication. Inside front cover includes a brief history of Bendigo from 1840's onwards, with an emphasis on the mining history.city of greater bendigo tourism

Produced by City of Bendigo, signed by J.R. Groves, 01/11/1972.Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, a drawing of a suggested rail fittings for Inner Rail of Curve in Bendigo. Document was initialed by J.R. Graves dated 01/11/1972.City of Bendigo document, unnumbered; "Suggested Rail Fittings for Inner Rail of Curve". Drawn 01/11/1972. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print.provincial tramways, map, bendigo, city of bendigo, bendigo trust tram project

Page 2 Title to music. "Dedicated to our deceased comrades/ The H.M.A.S. BENDIGO MARCH/ Piano and Vocal Arrangement".Sheet music, paper, white, two pages folded in half to make 8 pages. Front page (cover) illustrated blue ink print, Title and photograph of a naval vessel, with detailed inscription below. 8 pages, cut, plain white paper. Black ink print music and words. Retail outlet adhesive label front, lower left corner.Information from front cover - blue ink print. "H.M.A.S. BENDIGO/ PHILIPPINES/ SUNDA STRAITS/ SINGAPORE/ JAVA/ MOROTAI/ SOUTH WEST PACIFIC/ SUMATRA/ CHINA/ BATTLE HONOURS/ NEW GUINEA/ 1942-1944/ BATTLE HONOURS/ OKINAWA 1945". Retail outlet details - black ink print. "ROY LEACH MUSIC CENTRE/ ALLANS WALK, PALL MALL/ BENDIGO 3550".publications, sheet music, h.m.a.s. bendigo

Produced by City of Bendigo, initialed bu J.R. Graves, 1/11/1972.Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, a drawing of a proposed track curve at High Street into Violet Street in Bendigo. Document was initialed by J.R. Graves dated 1/11/1972.City of Bendigo document 5712/10; "Proposed Curve, High Street into Violet Street. Scheme B.". Drawn 1948. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print.provincial tramways, map, bendigo, city of bendigo, bendigo trust tram project

Produced by City of Bendigo, signed by the City Engineer J.L. Hicks, 1948.Print of a drawing showing in very good detail, a drawing of a proposed track curve at High Street into Violet Street in Bendigo. Document was initialed by J.R. Graves dated 1/11/1972.City of Bendigo document 5712/10; "Proposed Curve, High Street into Violet Street. Scheme A.". Drawn 01/11/1972. Original dyeline print.Original dyeline print.provincial tramways, map, bendigo, city of bendigo, bendigo trust tram project

This limited edition board game was produced in conjunction with local businesses and attractions and sponsored by the Bendigo Development Committee. Supported by the five local municipalities (pre amalgamation) and both State and Local governments, the role of the Committee was to promote Bendigo's economic development. Boxed board game. Yellow box lid featuring photographs of popular sights around Bendigo on right side and a family playing the game on the left on lid. Inside box includes game board, playing cards, dice and game rules. 0345a; Fold out game board. Commercially printed with a full colour stylised map of Bendigo and Eaglehawk. 0345b Set of 96 Destination Cards single side printing on coloured card 0345c Set of 32 Surprise Cards 0345d Paper money 0345e Player tokens 0345f Set of dice 0345g Letter to Players re the board game and local businesses on 'Bendigo Premier Town' letterhead. 0345h Three printed pages of discount vouchers for local businesses. 0345i Game Rulescity of bendigo premier town 1982-85, city of bendigo commerce

Promotional publication to promote Bendigo and its year long Centenary Festival. Twenty four page illustrated full colour publication promoting Bendigo's Centenary Festival and calendar of events. Includes full and quarter page colour photographs of civic buildings, churches and street views. city of greater bendigo events, bendigo centenary, making a nation exhibition

Four page, heavy manila coloured card - 200 gsm, scored and folded, sepia toned pamphlet titled "Welcome to Bendigo" / "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways". On front cover has a photo taken early 1960's of four trams at Charing Cross, the name of Bendigo, change of name from Sandhurst. Inside pages features 1890 Bendigo, 1903 California combination, 1945 Maximum Traction bogies, 1892 steam tram, 1913 open cross bench trams and 1947 Birney safety cars. On rear has map of Bendigo, and a list of places of interest. Has the crest of the City of Bendigo on the front cover.trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, battery trams

Partly promotional publication and vision plan designed to attract new residents and businesses and encourage tourism to the district. This publication outlines the many attractions and benefits of life in Bendigo 'In the restful atmosphere of a provincial city Bendigo's 40,000 inhabitants are contented and friendly, ever ready to make a newcomer at home'. Booklet promoting the climate, character and industries of the City of Bendigo and surrounding districts. Includes black and white and colour photographs, drawings, and text describing various facets of life in regional Victoria. Publication art work and design are particularly striking. councillor alec craig, city of greater bendigo tourism, mayor w cambridge, cambridge press, making a nation exhibition, bendigo strategic plan

The image of a mining poppet head has been used in conjunction with the City of Bendigo and later the City of Greater Bendigo since the 1980's. Poppet heads were once ubiquitous throughout the district and represent the city's mining history. The Poppet Head Lookout in Rosalind Park serves as a public lookout and the steel structure originally served as the poppet head (headframe used to transport workers, equipment, and ore) for the rich Garden Gully United Mine from 1857 to 1921 and was relocated in 1931.Circular brass plaque with die cut image of poppet head and 'Bendigo City' written below. Reverse has two screw hole fittings for attaching to a building or wall.city of greater bendigo heritage attractions