Sandhurst's 1871 population included the second largest number of Chinese nationals in the state, at 734. Some left a lasting mark including at the Joss house temple which celebrated its 150th anniversary. The history includes the mystery of the single Chinese woman recorded on the goldfields in 1871.Bendigo Advertiser half page article with photo of volunteer Wendy Brotheras, honouring China's links to Bendigo at the Joss House as the temple celebrates 150 years.bendigo census 1871, joss house

Joan O'Shea Collection. Buff Coloured Booklet City of Bendigo. 150th anniversary of Bendigo 1850s to 1950s. Image on cover coat of arms for City of Bendigo underneath word progress, left hand side horse, right hand side bullock. History of Bendigo: From Sheep Run to Provincial City in 100 years. Map of Bendigo and Surrounds Railways, Water Courses & Storage, Power, Municipal Boundaries & Land Available for Industry. Municipal District Creation 1855, Borough Proclamation 1863, Proclaimed City 1871, Area: 7992 Acres Population as of last census City of Bendigo 28,722, City of Bendigo and adjacent Urban Areas 36,909. City of Bendigo Map, The Past Prior to 1850. Icons of Bendigo The Bendigo base Hospital,Law Courts & Post Office, Primary Schools, Housing, Industry including Butter Production, Poultry Farming, Livestock Sales & Tomato Growing, Slaughter House & ordnance factory. The Present Recreation Photos: Bendigo Bowling Club, Queen Elizabeth Oval, Municipal Lawn Tennis Courts The Future of Bendigo, Bendigo Photographs From The 1950s,Cambridge Press Bendigobendigo, history, progress of bendigo 1850s on.

Document. Two pages typed, timelined document on noted events in the Bendigo District, 1839 - 1891. Prepared by the Bendigo Branch of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Mentions Mr Charles Sherratt, Grice and Heape (licenced squatters of Mt. Alexander sheep run, later called Ravenswood), Mrs John Kennedy & Mrs Patrick P Farrell. 'Bendigo's Creek' named after Thomas Myer, Mr J A Paton (Resident Commissioner), Mr Lachlan McLachlan (Police Magistrate), First Bendigo Advertiser printed 9 Dec. 1853, Bendigo 1854 Census - 15,480 and 4,000 Chinese, E. J. Ennor, Sandhurst Fire Brigade, A. Lloyd - Inspector Cattle Yards, Cr. W. V. Simons, J. Mouat - Chairman Eaglehawk Council, Cr. Joh;n McIntyre. Sandhurst proclaimed a city on 21 July 1871, 1881 population of Bendigo - 14,577, 18 May 1891 - name of Bendigo was once again proclaimed.cottage, miners, noted events, bendigo census, bendigo advertiser, cattle yards, sandhurst proclaimed a city

Photocopy mock up of original booklet of The Bendigo Historical Society Inc. 'City of Bendigo Historical Walk' containing photographs of historic buildings to be seen on the walk. Front cover Queen Victorian Gardens, Town hall, Mechanics Institute/School Of Mines and Industry, H. M. Prison Bendigo, Camp Hill Police Barracks, Sandhurst Corporate High School, Central State School No. 1976, The Cascades, District Lands Office (Dudley House), Masonic Temple and Hall, Sandhurst Volunteer Rifle Brigade Orderly Room, Bank of Victoria, Henry Jackson's Store View Point,Alexandra Fountain, Beehive Store/Mining Exchange, Colonial Bank. Hustlers Royal Reserve NO. 2/R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Post Office 3rd 4th and final, Bendigo Law Courts, Shamrock Hotel 2nd and another view. Important Bendigo Dates; 1851, April gold discovered at Golden Square by Margaret Kennedy,1851 Approx. 200,000Troy oz. of gold found in Bendigo, 1852 475,857 Troy oz. Gold for the year, 1853 November 31st Bendigo Hospital admits first patient,1853 December 9th Bendigo Advertiser first issue printed, 1854 First Land Sales and streets are surveyed and named for the first time, 1854 Census of Bendigo showed 15,480 residents plus 4,000 Chinese, 1855 Sandhurst Municipal District formed, 1861 Sandhurst Proclaimed a Town. 1862 Railway to Melbourne opened, 1867 Visit by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, 1871 July 21st Sandhurst proclaimed a City, 1881 Population of Sandhurst 14,577 residents, 1882 First telephone communications introduced, 1890 Electric trams (battery) commenced running, 1891 May 18th City of Sandhurst changes its name to City of Bendigo.book, bendigo, buildings, historic

This map includes the population of each County in Victoria according to the 1871 Census, as well as the population of each Australian colony and New Zealand. Telegraph Route is given in a detail at the top right. victoria, victorian counties, robert brough-smyth, telegraph, population, bourke, rodney, dalhousie, evelyn, mornington, buln-buln, tanjil, dargo, delatite, moira, bogong, bendigo, gunbower, grant, talbot, hampden, heytesbury, polwarth, ripon, kara-kara, gladstone, grenville, croajingolong, tambo, benambra

This article by James Lerk provides a historical overview of blacksmithing in Bendigo, focusing on Thomas Pearce's life and contributions: Blacksmiths worked with iron and steel, shaping metal using heat, anvils, and various tools to create both practical and decorative items. The process involved heating metal to a bright cherry red and shaping it on an anvil, which included features like a flat table and a horn for different shaping needs. Thomas Pearce was born in Cornwall in 1850, the son of a blacksmith, and married Mary Sobey in 1871. He also ran the Five Pilchards Inn, according to the Cornish Census. Like many Cornish people in the late 19th century, Pearce migrated for mining opportunities, arriving in Bendigo in 1889. Pearce worked as a blacksmith at various mines in Bendigo upon arrival.In 1898, he became the blacksmith at Fortuna, a prominent estate owned by George Lansell. Pearce is best known for creating the ornate iron entry gates at Fortuna, showcasing his skill and creativity.It is noted that he began crafting the gates without formal drawings, relying on his vision and expertise. Pearce retired from Fortuna in 1923 at age 73.He and his wife celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in 1931, marking a long and accomplished life.Fortuna Articles - "Ironwork to test the mettle" Sept 25 2009 The Bendigo Weekly Discover Bendigo by James Lerk This item contains the following: 11217.48a Black and white photo of the Fortuna metal gate in Chum Street 11217.48b Black and white photo of Thomas Pearce , blacksmith, in 1931 at the time of his diamond wedding 11217.48c Part of Page 18 - Fortuna Articles - "Ironwork to test the mettle"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, james lerk, thomas pearce blacksmith