Showing 6 items matching "bendigo heritage attractions"
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Ballarat Heritage Servicesdigital photographs, Lisa Gervasoni, Museum Australia (Victoria) Awards, 2017, 2017
... ...bendigo heritage attractions...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields melbourne acmi museums australia (victoria) awards 2017 bendigo heritage attractions Museum Australia (Victoria) Awards, 2017 digital photographs Lisa Gervasoni ...melbourne, acmi, museums australia (victoria), awards, 2017, bendigo heritage attractions -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPlaque, Dai Gum San, Dai Gum San Precinct Development, 2010
... City of Greater Bendigo Heritage Attractions...Dai Gum San Bendigo Chinese Dragon Golden Dragon Museum City of Greater Bendigo Heritage Attractions Dai gum san / In appreciation of your contribution / to the development of the / Bendigo Chinese Precinct / August 2010 Squarish piece of quartz with printed plaque attached to front face. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Plan - Central Deborah Gold Mine, J.J. Caldwell, 1945
... It closed in November 1954, having produced 29,865 ounces of gold in its lifetime; the closure of the North Deborah Mine two weeks later marked the last mine in Bendigo to close Central Deborah Gold Mine is now a tourist destination, operated by Bendigo Heritage Attractions: https://www.central-deborah.com/about-us/central-deborah-gold-mine-s-history ...Bendigo. The mine operated from 1939 through to 1954 and extracted 929 kg of gold. The Central Deborah Gold Mine is a non-active gold mine and tourist attraction in Bendigo, Australia. It was listed on the Victorian Heritage ...The Central Deborah Gold Mine is situated at 76 Violet Street, Bendigo. The mine operated from 1939 through to 1954 and extracted 929 kg of gold. The Central Deborah Gold Mine is a non-active gold mine and tourist attraction in Bendigo, Australia. It was listed on the Victorian Heritage Register on 18 November 1999.[1] The mine was opened in 1939 by the Central Deborah Gold Mining Company during a 1930s revival of the gold industry, extending an existing 108 ft shaft from many years earlier with new machinery. It was one of the last mines to open on the Bendigo goldfields and one of the few to stay open during World War II. It was expanded during 1945–46, with extensions and new machinery. It reached its maximum depth (now recorded as 412m) during the 1940s. It closed in November 1954, having produced 29,865 ounces of gold in its lifetime; the closure of the North Deborah Mine two weeks later marked the last mine in Bendigo to close Central Deborah Gold Mine is now a tourist destination, operated by Bendigo Heritage Attractions: https://www.central-deborah.com/about-us/central-deborah-gold-mine-s-history Blue waxed paper, features on plan drawn in pale pink and blue, title written in black text on centre bottom: 'Plan, Central Deborah Mine, Deborah Line of Reef, Bendigo, Scale 30 ft = 1 in.' Signature of J.J. Caldross, 13.10.45, written below name of mine. Handwritten on outside of plan in black pen: 'Mines Department, Cent. Deborah, Transverse section, Plan of levels' Plan notation shows No. 8 level on east leg of inner reef, level of east leg on outer reef, outer back, west leg, main shaft, numbers 5, 6, 7 and 10 levels. Mine map is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. gold mining, gold, margaret roberts collection, central deborah gold mine, violet street, tourist attraction, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Flyer - White Hills Botanic Gardens flyer
... attractions within the garden - including the Samuel Gadd Centre, Arch of Triumph and animal enclosures. Single page, but print/photographs on both sides. Text and photographs. Thelma Randles was a member of the Pool Committee for many years. Funded by the City of Greater Bendigo and Victoria's Heritage...attractions within the garden - including the Samuel Gadd Centre, Arch of Triumph and animal enclosures. Single page, but print/photographs on both sides. Text and photographs. Thelma Randles was a member of the Pool Committee for many years. Funded by the City of Greater Bendigo and Victoria's Heritage ...As early as 1947 there was a request to have a swimming pool in the White Hills Botanic Gardens, and while the proposal was rejected by Council for many years, continued lobbying from the local community eventually saw it approved. The land had originally been reserved for botanic garden purposes only and it was required to be re-reserved for botanic and recreation purposes, to allow a different use. The gardens, in which the pool is situated, is one of the earliest botanic gardens in regional Victoria.Thelma Randles Collection. Flyer outlining different aspects of the White Hills Garden for a tourist. Contains brief history of the gardens, and attractions within the garden - including the Samuel Gadd Centre, Arch of Triumph and animal enclosures. Single page, but print/photographs on both sides. Text and photographs. Thelma Randles was a member of the Pool Committee for many years. Funded by the City of Greater Bendigo and Victoria's Heritage Grants. white hills botanic gardens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - "Goldfields of Victoria. From Macedon to Ballarat, Bendigo and Beyond.", 2017
... heritage gardens, wineries, wildlife parks, museums, art galleries and markets all show the charm of the goldfields areas of Central Victoria. A large section of Central Victoria's architecture, natural resources and attractions are covered in this book. Victoria became one of the largest producers of gold in the world, with Bendigo...heritage gardens, wineries, wildlife parks, museums, art galleries and markets all show the charm of the goldfields areas of Central Victoria. A large section of Central Victoria's architecture, natural resources and attractions are covered in this book. Victoria became one of the largest producers of gold in the world, with Bendigo ...Gold mines, miner's huts, heritage gardens, wineries, wildlife parks, museums, art galleries and markets all show the charm of the goldfields areas of Central Victoria. A large section of Central Victoria's architecture, natural resources and attractions are covered in this book. Victoria became one of the largest producers of gold in the world, with Bendigo producing 700 tonnes, Ballarat 400 tonnes, and the Castlemaine-Chewton area, 130 tonnes of gold. The elaborate, grand buildings of Ballarat and Bendigo are testament to the affluence of the gold boom. This book touches on much of this heritage from the goldmining period and its legacy. "Goldfields of Victoria. From Macedon to Ballarat, Bendigo and Beyond" written by Kornelia Freeman and Ulo Pukk. Contains contents of regional towns with sub-indexes of smaller localities in that area. Published in Australia by Melbourne Books in 2017. Hard cover. Front cover has photograph/image of Australian bush scene, possibly from a hill/mountain at sunrise/sunset - hues of orange, green and ochre. Back cover is image of several men dressed colonial soldiers with historic buildings in the background - likely taken at 'Sovereign Hill', Ballarat. Book title in gold. Book includes color photos - mostly of historic buildings or natural landmarks within the designated local area. Spine in gold. Some maps in book. ISBN 9781925556223. 296 pp. macedon, bendigo, ballarat, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Fortuna Articles - "Letters to the Editor", Jan 30 2009
... attractions, including ongoing programs and specialized events. There is an emphasis on attracting international events to Bendigo, enhancing its profile. The proposal aims to provide significant promotional opportunities for Bendigo and contribute to its national and international recognition, especially regarding its historic heritage and future growth. ...attractions, including ongoing programs and specialized events. There is an emphasis on attracting international events to Bendigo, enhancing its profile. The proposal aims to provide significant promotional opportunities for Bendigo and contribute to its national and international recognition, especially regarding its historic heritage and future growth. ...Steve Gibbons, Federal Member for Bendigo, suggests selling non-heritage parts of the Fortuna Villa property to fund maintenance of the historic mansion, ornamental lake, and mining battery. The Villa Fortuna Action Group (VFAG) is actively engaged with recent developments concerning Fortuna, as reported in The Advertiser.VFAG acknowledges Steve Gibbon's proposal for Fortuna but notes that their own vision for the site differs in certain details. The group has been preparing a detailed proposal regarding Fortuna, indicating ongoing planning and advocacy efforts. The group advocates for the Fortuna property to be owned and used by the community.Vision for the Site The proposal envisions a vibrant, world-class, economically viable, and environmentally responsible cultural facility. The facility would leverage the site's unique attributes to benefit the community and region. The centre would host a wide variety of attractions, including ongoing programs and specialized events. There is an emphasis on attracting international events to Bendigo, enhancing its profile. The proposal aims to provide significant promotional opportunities for Bendigo and contribute to its national and international recognition, especially regarding its historic heritage and future growth. Letter written by Merle Hall, President Villa Fortuna Action GroupFortuna Article - "Letters to the Editor" Jan 30 2009 The Bendigo Advertiser by Merle Hall, President Villa Fortuna Action Group This item contains the following: 11217.35a Colour Photo of Fortuna 11217.35b Part of Page 10 - Article Part of Page 4 - Article "Fortuna part sale idea" 11217.35c Part of Page 10 - Article Part of Page 4 - Article "Fortuna part sale idea"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, steve gibbons, villa fortuna action group, merle hall
