Bendigo Advertiser newspaper full page article 22nd January, 2001 ; 'A golden anniversary, celebrations mark discovery of gold in Bendigo, 150 years ago'. Victorian Regional Development Minister, John Brumby launched Bendigo's 150 Years of Gold before a huge crowd in Rosalind Park, Bendigo. Black and white photos on page from top left: 1. John Brumby, Faye Buerger and Laurie Whelan in costume walking across Bendigo Creek bridge near Rosalind Park 2. John Marks holding a gold pan 3. Faye Buerger, head shot, holding lace umbrella 4. John Brumby in top hat 5. Two men operating a gold cradle.gold mining, bendigo, bendigo mining, doug buerger, faye buerger, john brumby, gold pan, 150 years of gold, celebration, rosalind park