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The chinese called the rich goldfields in the heart of Victoria Dai Gum San, Big Gold Mountain. A place of untold wealth and promise. Today Dai Gum San is a rich Chinese Cultural Centre and Chinese precinct in the centre of Bendigo which links the Golden Dragon Museum with the Yi Yuan Gardens and Kuan Yin Temple. The gardens are a place of peace and beauty and the Kuan Yin Temple is a stunning home for the goddess of compassion.Squarish piece of quartz with printed plaque attached to front face. Dai gum san / In appreciation of your contribution / to the development of the / Bendigo Chinese Precinct / August 2010dai gum san, bendigo chinese dragon, golden dragon museum, city of greater bendigo heritage attractions

This information sheet No 82 was produced in 1919 as part of a series, by J.G. Brill Co. in Philadelphia USA. Original reference guide.Cardboard sheet No 82 from the J G Brill Company USA.Helpful Hints on the Maintenance and care of Brill 79-E Trucks.tram, tramways, the j.g.brill co.

Leather bag with outside pocket and three lined inner compartments with leather strap and metal clasp.Very worn, painted inscription (could say 'Connie').

These items signify the launch of the Vintage Talking Tram tourist project by The Bendigo Trust for Bendigo Tramways.Calico mail bag, rubber stamp and stamped envelopes. mail bag: Bendigo Tramways First Tourist Tram 9 Dec 1972 rubber stamp: Bendigo Tramways First Tourist Tram 9 Dec 1972 envelopes: Bendigo Tramways First Tourist Tram 9 Dec 1972

Coin Holder used by staff on the Bendigo Tramways.A pre-decimal, spring-loaded coin holder constructed using three various size brass tubes that are braise welded together. A red painted support bracket enables the holder to slide onto a belt. Designed to house threepences, sixpences and shillings.coin holder, tram

Designed to be tamper proof, and register all transactions with a bell.Used by conductors in Brunswick Depot Melbourne.Cast metal ticket punch, bell sounds with each punch. Serial Number D 2618tramways, ticket punch, railways register manifacturing company

Yellow painted, three ply timber box. Black lettering, with three metal wood screws.USED TICKETS PLEASEticket, box, tram

Used by Bendigo Tramway Conductors for the receipt of payment, from customers.Leather ticket holder including unused books of Tramways tickets. Regional tickets include: 4, 5, 7, 8,10,13,16, &18 cent 4c Red C367800, 5c orange A388801, 7c purple A193400, 8c green A957000, 10c black C480400, 13c black B691000, 16c yellow A667000, 18c brown A381200.ticket, tram, sec

This object is part of a collection of items donated by the Hopgood family that belonged to Bendigo Tramways employee, Barry Hopgood.Number 17, SEC Bendigo Tramways Cap, made from green wool felt, black vinyl strap with two silver SEC buttons and a black vinyl peak, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, Melbourne

Metal ticket printer, made from cast metal and Glass.Williamson Ticket Printer 3749ticket, print, tramways

SEC Buttons used on Regional Tramways UniformsA collection of nine brass, silver plated buttons as used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on Tramways uniforms 1921 State Electricity Commission of Victoria, with the Southern Cross on a shield over a clenched fist releasing electric power. On back of button is "Made by Stokes & Sons Melbourne.tram, button, stokes & sons, sec, bendigo

4cm Badge promoting 1903 Fare Box Tram.tram, bendigo, badge, button

Tram door Key used to lock drivers door.T shaped, mild steel, tram drivers door keynone

From the City of Greater Bendigo to Tim Borchers (Tramways Subtenant). Passed to Tramways Supt - Date and Reason not known.Photo Copy of Title of Crown Allotment's 24.17.18.32.V9793 F 158bendigo, tramways

Hand painted Sheet MetalSign carrying the coat of arms

Green, woollen ties that feature hand darning and patching. AUSTICO (Maker)

This object is part of a collection of items donated by the Hopgood family that belonged to Bendigo Tramways employee, Barry Hopgood.Small booklet with hard, brown cover.Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd (Publishers)

This object is part of a collection of items donated by the Hopgood family that belonged to Bendigo Tramways employee, Barry Hopgood.Oblong, slotted, brass object

This object is part of a collection of items donated by the Hopgood family that belonged to Bendigo Tramways employee, Barry Hopgood.Green, woollen coat with cotton lining, leather trim and brass buttons.

Brass & metal alloy ticket punch'10'/21 and 'TB'

Photocopy of a 20-page, ruled, A4 document, hand-written in black ink.

Small Bendigo Tramway Time table booklet, orange outer, printed white paper inner containing Schedule of Fares, charges including Luggage & Parcels prices. Bendigo Tramway routes showing sections and fares..bendigo tramways, bendigo, sec, state electricity commission of victora

Original black and white, gloss photograph.July 1961

Tram Number 17 known in Bendigo as the Summer Tram. Now (2015) fully restored, Photo was taken by Lloyd Rogers Black and White Photographtoast rack tram, bendigo, tram

Bendigo Tram The second Tram to carry the number 6, Number 6 was scrapped in 1956, Former Prahran & Malvern Tramways Tram. photographed 19 Jan 1962 by Lloyd Rogers at Myers Flat west of Bendigo.Black and white19th Jan '63 Myers Flat near Bendigo.

This item was donated to the Bendigo Tramways Depot Archives by the author, Robert GreenThis is a history of the first electric tramway in Australia.The history of the first electric tramway in Australia, and the southern hemisphere, examining the conflicts and challenges faced by all those involved.

Built By Adelaide firm, Duncan & Fraser in 1916. Tram number 2, first operated in Melbourne as Hawthorn Tramways Trust number 20. She was transported to Geelong Tramways Trust in 1947 and changed to Number 34. Following the closure of the Geelong Tramways in 1956, the tram transferred to Bendigo where it became Tram Number 2.Tram number 2, climbing View Street Bendigo. 20th April 196220th April 1962tram, bendigo.

Street view, looking East along Mitchell Street BendigoMitchell street Bendigo, looking east.

Made at the Bendigo Tramways, to mark the one hundred year celebration of the Battery powered trams in BendigoSmall specimen of tram rail painted gold fixed to wooden base with brass plaque.THE BENDIGO TRAMWAYS 1890-1980 ORIGINAL 1890 BATTERY TRAM TRACK No 49