Historic swim certificate issued 1934. Bendigo Ladies Baths were proclaimed in the Bendigo Advertiser which stated that ladies could begin to bathe at the City Baths each Wednesday and Saturday from 12 noon to 5 pm as from the 30th Jan 1901. Of course no men were allowed at these times.Herald Learn to Swim Campaign certificate, 1934; on glossed paper. Awarded to Melva Mason at classes held at the Bendigo Ladies Baths.herald learn to swim campaign certificate, coloured swim certificate, bendigo ladies baths

An exhibition 'In the Swim' was held in the Bendigo Library by the Bendigo Historical Society. Swimming pools across Bendigo were featured with a specific focus on the early pools. This early lithograph was annotated to show the locations of known landmarks and the location of the Ladies Baths and the City Baths. Copy of black and white lithograph of Sandhurst city centre, displayed on blue background. Image is annotated with white labels showing various features of the City. Lithograph shows aerial view of Sandhurst City centre in 1884. On bottom of page: 'Sandhurst 1884, C. Cooke, 1836 - 1902, lithographer, wood engraving, State Library of Victoria'bendigo, sandhurst, mcguire's baths, swimming pools, view point, mcguire and co, in the swim, horse and cart, charing cross, high street, town hall, hargreaves street, mitchell street, ladies baths, city baths, bath lane, pall mall, city family hotel

Ticket to attend a Grand Aquatic Carnival to raise funds for the St Kilda Unemployed Christmas Dinner Fund. Held at the St Kilda Ladies Baths on 19 December 1931 under the auspices of the St Kilda City Council.White card, discoloured with age, printed in blue on one side.Stamped number on back of ticket: 3355st kilda ladies baths, st kilda unemployed, st kilda council, royal life saving society, victorian amateur swimming association

Program of a Grand Aquatic Carnival to raise funds for the St Kilda Unemployed Christmas Dinner Fund. Held at the St Kilda Ladies Baths on 19 December 1931 under the auspices of the St Kilda City Council. Includes list of officials and an outline of the events.Cream paper, discoloured with age, folded and printed in blackst kilda ladies baths, st kilda unemployed, st kilda council, royal life saving society, victorian amateur swimming association

Granny's fruit stall and Royal Ladies baths, c1865 - 1870. Mainly women and childrenblack and white photograph, unmountedSt Kilda Foreshore c 1865-1870 showing Granny's Fruit Stall and Royal Ladies' Baths. (Ref.Cooper.v.2. p.155) Copy courtesy LaTrobe Library Melbourne

The poster advertises these Swimming Baths as “the most complete in the Southern Hemisphere”. In February 1877 a Baths Company (1050 shares) was formed in the town of Warrnambool for the establishment of the baths at the south end of Gillies Street. The baths were filled with sea water from Lady Bay, originally pumped by a windmill situated near the current Surf Lifesaving Club and carried by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped by a gas motor. Hot and cold fresh water baths were advertised. The gentlemen’s bath was 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, of graduating depth. A second bath, solely for ladies, was 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. Hot Sea water Baths were also part of the institution, and were sought after for their ‘wonderful curative powers’, and ‘incomparable’ as a ‘tonic for the feeble’. In June 1881 the Hot Sea Baths were opened, and both hot and cold water baths were supplied at reasonable charges. Patrons came from near and far to receive the benefits. The manager of the Baths was J. Kirkpatrick. The Baths Company struggled for several years without success, so in 1883 the baths were sold to the Borough Council for 1250 pounds. The original shareholders received nothing for their outlay; the overdraught was over the sale price. In May 1884 the Council announced that an estimated they has spent 1000 pounds in improving the baths since purchasing them and were now returning an income of 11 per cent. Historically significant to Warrnambool and the recreational facilities available in the 1880s to 1900s. The remains of the baths are still visible to the public today.Poster on heavy cream paper, landscape orientation, with coloured print. The poster advertises the Warrnambool Swimming Baths. It has several drawings such as Middle Island and the Merri River Mouth with vessels in the water, The inside of the Baths facility, the men's baths with the adjacent bathing rooms and figures in and out of the water, a cottage with figures in the garden, and fenced buildings with a windmill and aqueduct or pipes. The text describes the location and advantages, the opening times and various costs. It was printed in Ballarat by F.W. Niven & Co. Lithos."TOWN OF WARRNAMBOOL" "SWIMMING BATHS" "HOT SALT-WATER BATHS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN" "HOURS FOR BATHING fROM 7 a.m. to 9 p. m. Closed on Sundays at 10 a.m." Single Bath 1s [1 shilling]; or 10s per Dozen Tickets" "HOURS FOR SWIMMING BATHS: Ladies and Gentlemen, from 6 a.m. to Sunset, Sundays 6 a.m. to 10 a.m." "Every information can be obtained from the Manager, J. Kirkpatrick" "HOT SEA-WATER BATHS ... strongly recommended by the Medical Faculty" "Hot and Cold Fresh Water Baths" "Showers etc." "LIST OF CHARGES ... Single Season Ticket, Single Monthly Ticket, Single Bath without towel ... with towel.. Tickets per dozen without towel, with towel..." "The Baths are situated at the end of Gillies Street, in the rear of the Post Office, and are of salt water pumped by gas motor continuously from the sea. The Swimming Bath is 100 feet long by 50 feet wide, of graduating depth; and a second bath for ladies' use solely, 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. The hot Sea-water Baths in connection with this institution have been extolled far and wide for their wonderfully curative powers in cases of rheumatism, sciatica, and nervous afflictions generally. As a tonic to an enfeebled system, they are incomparable, These Baths, the most complete in the Southern Hemisphere, have been recently re-erected and fitted with marble plunges, and everything provided for the comfort and convenience of invalids and visitors." "F.W. NIVEN & Co, LITHOS, BALLARAT"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, warrnambool swimming baths, hot sea water baths warrnambool, warrnambool baths company, f.w. niven & co, warrnambool therapudic baths, town of warrnambool, swimming baths, hot sea water baths, salt water baths, ladies' baths, gentlemen's baths, warrnambool town baths, j kirkpatrick

Esplanade and Gardens showing Hegartys Ladies Baths, coloured postcard, unmounted, original

J A Mackenzie postcard showing Baths at Lower Esplanade St Kildablack and white postcard, unmounted, original On front: Ladies Hot Sea Baths & Tramway Baths

In the 1800's you could actually bathe in Bath Lane! Bath Lane is one of the most historic areas of Bendigo. It was so named because it was the site of a public swimming pool, known as 'the baths' which operated right up to the 1960's. In 1913, when the 'Municipal Baths' were built in Barnard Street, the baths in Bath Lane became exclusively 'ladies baths'. Photo of the historic Bath Lane public swimming pool, on background the Flights pianos, organs building. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, November 13, 2003. In the swim: this picture was taken at the old Bendigo Ladies Baths in Bath Lane in 1923. The students are from the Bendigo High School. Back row from left to right: Eileen Graham, Freda Baggaley, Ellie Coakley, Edna Burrowes, Miss Broughton (teacher), unknown, Daphne Stevenson, Lyle Willis. Middle: Evelyn Lamb, Mavis Hampson, Elsie Anderson, Betty Rymer, Unknown, Unknown, Doris Munro Florrie Spencer. Front: Isobl Blake, Ruth Spiers, Joyce Long, Beth Beischer.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This is a 1918 Day Book listing some employees/contractors and the day-to-day tasks undertaken by them. There is a separate page for each employee. The book lists such tasks as ‘carting from the Quarry’, ‘tarring Raglan Parade’, ‘tarring at the Gardens’, ‘screening Liebig Street’, ‘working at the Ladies’ Baths’ and ‘general patching’. The names of the employees/contractors include Niven, Thompson, Jewell, Walters, Mooney, Rodgers, Williams, Dunne and Gee. The name ‘McKenzie’ on the first page is the only clue to the identity of the employer/overseer and so far his identity has not been established. The jobs listed suggest that he was either an employee of the Warrnambool Council in the Public Works area or a contractor hired to do the same sort of work. This note book is of great interest as it lists workers and the jobs covered by them in 1918 in Warrnambool and it will be of greater significance when the identity of McKenzie is established.This is a note book with ruled blue and red lines. The cover is black and is a little torn and scuffed. There are some loose pages. The entries in the book are handwritten, mostly in black ink. ‘McKenzie Day Book November 4th 1918’history of warrnambool, mckenzie contractor, mckenzie warrnambool

View looking down on Ladies and Men's Baths, beach front and Pierrot land. A newspaper clipping stuck on the back:Duke of York's Wide Popularity. Marriage of Romance. Australian Visit Memories. The article contains mainly biographical information. Photograph of Duke and Duchessblack and white photographPhotograph mounted on cardboard

The poster includes a cartoon by Arthur Jordan, with a conversation between an ailing man and a good man after baths visits. There are several reviews dating from 1906 to 1908 extolling the healing powers of the baths' waters. In February 1877 a Baths Company (1050 shares) was formed in the town of Warrnambool for the establishment of the baths at the south end of Gillies Street. The baths were filled with sea water from Lady Bay, originally pumped by a windmill situated near the current Surf Lifesaving Club and carried by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped by gas motor. Hot and cold fresh water baths were advertised. The gentlemen’s bath was 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, of graduating depth. A second bath, solely for ladies, was 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. Hot Sea-water Baths were also part of the institution, and were sought after for their ‘wonderful curative powers’, and ‘incomparable’ as a ‘tonic for the feeble’. In June 1881 the Hot Sea Baths were opened, and both hot and cold water baths were supplied at reasonable charges. Patrons came from near and far to receive the benefits. The manager of the Baths was J. Kirkpatrick. The Baths Company struggled for several years without success so in 1883 the baths were sold to the Borough Council for 1250 pounds. The original shareholders received nothing for their outlay; the overdraught was over the sale price. In May 1884 the Council announced that an estimated they has spent 1000 pounds in improving the baths since purchasing them and were now returning an income of 11 per cent. The poster promotes the healing powers of the hot sea water baths that were in use in Warrnambool in the late 19th century through to the early 20th century. The baths were a place for fitness, health and social activity, an example of the recreational activities during this period.Poster, black and white, mounted on card. It shows advertising Warrnambool Sea-water Baths and Hot Sea-water Baths. There are several references promoting the health benefits of baths, dating from 1906-1908. The cartoon was sketched by Arthur Jordan. The poster was printed by The Thompson Printing Co. Warrnambool. Handwritten inscription on the lower edge.Handwritten "10,000 mailed by post through Victoria"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, warrnambool salt baths, warrnambool therapudic baths, arthur jordan, baths company, sea water baths, hot sea water, swimming, healing powers, warrnambool baths, advertisement, thompson printing co. warrnambool

Green, red and black soft covered facsimile booklet. The book includes numerous illustrations including Ballarat City Municipal Chambers, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat Trustees, John McLeod, Pty Ltd, Ballaarat Gas Co., J. J. Goller, Star Office, Ballarat Courier Office, Morsheads, M.B. John, Rowlands, Huttons the Jewellers, Millers the Clothiers, James Smith Agricultural Machinery, Coles and Pullum, City Baths, Benoit's Sun Foundry, William Paterson Drapers, Eureka Terra Cotta and Tile Co., Ballarat Woollen & Worsted Co. Ltd, Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Red Shop tea Rooms, Allchine Bros., Brind's Dunnstown, Ballarat Breweing Co., R. Tunbridge & Sions, Ballarat Zoological Gardens, A. Cant Plumber, Hugh Jones, Eureka Reserve, W.F. Coltman, Loveland & Haslem, G. Warner, W. Cornell, Craig's Hotel, Electric Supply Company of Victoria (Ballarat), Longhurst's, P.C. Thornton, Cowley's Eureka Ironworks, W. Owen, Clarendon Ladies College, Lal Lal Falls, Corckers, Evening Echo Office, Campbell & Wilson and Broadbent brothers. A number of portraits associated with the above organisations are also reproduced in the booklet.non-fictionballarat, w miller, af alchin, a polson, wf longhurst, pj pringle, george crocker, r maddern, as rusden, w cornell, pc thorthon, w owen, cs benoit, h jones, d davies, j scullin, c walker, jh jones, j tyler, jj crifiths, n clark, s clark, cf taylor, tt hollway, morton, f davies, f herman, w knox, a cant, mb john, mwb john, wf coltman, w moir, j macleod, jj mcgowen, a hancock, j osborne, ao stubbs, rw baxter, g baxter, cg harvey, gh warner, cj coles, wj pullum, a mackenzie, jr petterson, ec chamberson, ba john, te miller, g miller, a bell, jh shelley, f sutton, re loveland, tr haslem, re loader, cuthbert, ballarat city municipal chambers, ballarat banking co. ltd, art gallery of ballarat, ballarat trustees, john mcleod, ballaarat gas co., j. j. goller, star office, ballarat courier office, morsheads, m.b. john, rowlands, huttons the jewellers, millers the clothiers, james smith agricultural machinery, coles and pullum, city baths, benoit's sun foundry, william paterson drapers, eureka terra cotta and tile co., ballarat woollen & worsted co. ltd, sunnyside woollen mill, red shop tea rooms, brind's dunnstown, ballarat breweing co., ballarat zoological gardens, a. cant plumber, hugh jones, eureka reserve, w.f. coltman, loveland & haslem, g. warner, w. cornell, craig's hotel, electric supply company of victoria (ballarat), longhurst's, p.c. thornton, cowley's eureka ironworks, w. owen, clarendon ladies college, lal lal falls, evening echo office, allchin brothers, r. tunbridge and sons, campbell and wilson, broadbent brothers, ballarat asylum, crockers

The Sea Baths at Cowes were built about 1893. They were erected by the Shire Council and administered by that body. Mixed bathing was not allowed. A Red flag at certain hours gave the "all clear" signal for ladies.Looking down on Sea Baths through foreshore treelocal history, photographs, sea baths, cowes, sepia photograph, mary karney

This Directory of 1889 covers the location of Melbourne based trade and professional offices by street and in Alphabetical order. It covers all of Melbourne and its suburbs. It also covers government and official, ecclesiastic, legal, municipal and miscellaneous information. The directory details a cross section of a developing city with a splattering of advertisements opening up an in depth look of all aspects of living in the late 1800s. It is interesting to see that all the advertisements do not have any telecommunication numbers listed (personal shoppers or mail orders only). This was a period of high moral standing within the community and hotels advertised rooms " suites of rooms for families and single rooms for Ladies and Gentlemen" also "electric bells throughout the house. Telephone, night porter and hot and cold baths."This directory would be used by the majority of families and businesses working and living within the Kiewa Valley and the surrounding area. Melbourne was the only place where every aspect of living requirement was catered for. Although the delivery of services and goods were not at a high rate, certain items or transactions would require a visit to "the big smoke". Business information are listed both by suburb and alphabetically. There is also a section for British and Foreign Trade. This directory covered nearly everything to do with commerce, an example pay days for principle firms. Greater evolution of trade locations started to balloon out after the mid 1950's. Increased populations and greater levels of communication and safe fast transport facilities permitted greater devolution of commercial enterprises into rural communities, such as the Kiewa Valley.This directory has no front or back cover and is held together by its cloth spine. It contains over 1300 pages, however there may be some pages missing front and back of the directory which would have contained advertisements of some unknown shops. All the sides of this directory (except the spine) have advertisements and content information stamped on. The spine cover has been placed in the directory until further conservation work is carried out. It has gold coloured printing and in the central section, a gold coloured background with the words "Sands & McDougall's Melbourne Directory 1889." The spine has three adverts on the spine.On the spine in gold colour "South * British insurance Company Fire and Marine. Risks Lowest Current Rates No. 11 Queen Street, Arthur J Masters, Manager" and half way down " *Phoenix* Fire Office of London established over 100 years Annual Income exceeds (pound sign) 1,000,000" underneath "Losses Paid Over (pound sign) 16,000,000" underneath "Reserve Fund Exceeds (pound sign) 1,000,000" underneath "9 Market Buildings William Street, Melbourne " underneath " R. Manfield Taylor, Agent" and at the bottom section" Henry Scott Auctioneer and Estate Agent 49 Bridport St., Albert Park" stamped on the bottom side across the page endings "The Wonderful Wertheim Sewing Machines Swanston Street opposite Town Hall", stamped on the top side across the page endings " The Sweet Hapsburg Pianos & Organs Swanston Street Opposite Town Hall"state government listings, names and location of early melbourne population business names, 1889 members of the victorian executive council

Hardback, landscape book with watercolour painting of Sea baths at Sorrento looking east by AC Clarke on the front. Also the title in red and author Bruce Bennett in aqua. The spine has the title and author as above. On the back cover are six reproductions of sea baths and synopsis of the book. 152 pages of white, gloss paper, acknowledgements, contents, preface, 5pages of References and a 2 page Index. The end papers are of white paper. non-fictionHistory of sea baths in Victoria.sea water baths, victoria, bruce bennett, warrnambool, windmill, 1890, swimming, closed 1960s, bathing boxes, poster, warrnambool baths company, 1877

Buff coloured plan showing Baths and other buildings at Bath Corner Sandhurst. Scale 50 Links to an Inch. Plan area Charing Cross, Mitchell Street and Bath Lane. Plan has bearings on it. Signed by G R B Steane, City Surveyor, 29th July 1879.place, building, commercial, plan of bath corner sandhurst 1879, charing cross, ladies' bath, g r b steane

Henry Francis was previously in business at the goldfields at Ballarat, before coming to Melbourne in 1856. TROVE : Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954), Saturday 19 July 1879, page 11. H. F R A N C I S & CO (Late FRANCIS & SWIFT) DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMISTS, M , 31 BOURKE ST. EAST, Melbourne. IMPORTERS OF Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Surgical Instruments, And Surgical and Medical Appliances generally, H, FRANCIS & Co. solicit attention to their large and complete stock of WATER AND AIR-PROOF GOODS, Beds, Cushions, Mattresses. Pillows, Hot Water Bottles, Bed Sheeting, Portable Baths, Elastic Stockings, Ladies' Abdominal Belts, Shoulder Braces, Trusses, &c., Which, owing to their buying Direct from the Manufacturer, through their London agents, they are now able to supply at much' more reasonable rates than have hitherto obtained. THE GERMAN & FRENCH MINERAL WATERS Hunyadi Janos, Friedrichshall, Carlebad, Vichy, Pullna, Vale, &c., &c., Continually in stock, and supplied in quantities to suit purchasers. DISPENSARY AND RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT: 31 Bourke Street East; Melbourne. Wholesale Laboratory—Dawson Place, Swanston St, MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED & REFITTED. TROVE : Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thursday 17 January 1957, page 9 'ANTINOIS EAR PLUGS Ensure mental rest; soothe the nerves in factories, plane, or train travel 3 pairs, 2/6, post free H. Francis & Co., Box 5Ó2H, Melb.' Aqua tinted clear glass rectangular with angled corners in section bottle for stopper seal, with graduations on two sides for dosage quantities. Embossed text on front , angled sides and base.Embossed on base 'K' over '4616'. On one angled side graduation marks for one tablespoon doses, on other side graduation marks for two tablespoon doses, on front 'H. FRANCIS & Co'.

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

McGuire's Baths and Swimming Pool were constructed by Mr. P. McGuire 'opposite View Point and Royal Hotels' in Sandhurst. Mr. McGuire had permission to erect a building which contained twelve baths, together with ladies' and gentlemen's dressing rooms. The baths opened for business from 25th December, 1855. The establishment had a good supply of water. The water, 'after being used once', was 'passed into the Creek (Bendigo Creek)'. (Bendigo Advertiser, 25th December, '1855 'Baths, Baths, Baths' ) In November 1855 during the construction of the Baths a fire broke out, possibly started by a lighted cigar being left on wood shavings. The fire was extinguished by 'manual exertions'. There was a 'plenteous supply of water adjacent which contributed to the speedy extinguishing of the flames' In December 1863, a meeting was advertised to be held at McGuire's Baths for the purpose of establishing a swimming club (Bendigo Advertiser, 9th. December, 1863) By 1866, Mr. Matthew Moran now proprietor of the Baths since 1864, writes in a letter to the Bendigo Advertiser that 'we can now boast of the largest freshwater swimming baths in these colonies' and that 'any man can have a swim, a shower-bath and towel every day for the low charge of twopence three farthings'. Further 'we can boast of every king of baths except vapour or Turkish are very little wanted on Sandhurst, as the inhabitants are generally a very steady well conducted people'. ( Bendigo Advertiser, 29th October, 1866. Black and white copy of original photograph showing McGuire's Bath Rooms, Bendigo. Image shows building constructed near Bendigo Creek and adjoining current High Street, Bendigo. Sign on front of Building above verandah 'Baths'. Building at rear has 'Swimming' and 'Swimming Baths' signage on the front and side. In front of Baths buildings, a timber bridge across the Bendigo Creek. In foreground of image is High Street with a horse and cart with men standing along the road. Written on bottom of page 'a remarkable photograph, taken about 1860, of McGuire's Bath Rooms. The quagmire in front is now High Street' and 'The Story of Charing Cross'.bendigo, sandhurst, mcguire's baths, swimming pools, view point, mcguire and co, in the swim, horse and cart, charing cross, high street

McGuire's Baths and Swimming Pool were constructed by Mr. P. McGuire 'opposite View Point and Royal Hotels' in Sandhurst. Mr. McGuire had permission to erect a building which contained twelve baths, together with ladies' and gentlemen's dressing rooms. The baths opened for business from 25th December, 1855. The establishment had a good supply of water. The water, 'after being used once', was 'passed into the Creek (Bendigo Creek)'. (Bendigo Advertiser, 25th December, '1855 'Baths, Baths, Baths' ) In November 1855 during the construction of the Baths a fire broke out, possibly started by a lighted cigar being left on wood shavings. The fire was extinguished by 'manual exertions'. There was a 'plenteous supply of water adjacent which contributed to the speedy extinguishing of the flames' In December 1863, a meeting was advertised to be held at McGuire's Baths for the purpose of establishing a swimming club (Bendigo Advertiser, 9th. December, 1863) By 1866, Mr. Matthew Moran now proprietor of the Baths since 1864, writes in a letter to the Bendigo Advertiser that 'we can now boast of the largest freshwater swimming baths in these colonies' and that 'any man can have a swim, a shower-bath and towel every day for the low charge of twopence three farthings'. Further 'we can boast of every king of baths except vapour or Turkish are very little wanted on Sandhurst, as the inhabitants are generally a very steady well conducted people'. ( Bendigo Advertiser, 29th October, 1866. One page copy of an advertisement placed in the 'Bendigo Advertiser' on 25th December, 1855, for the opening of McGuire's Baths.bendigo, sandhurst, mcguire's baths, swimming pools, view point, mcguire and co, in the swim

McGuire's Baths and Swimming Pool were constructed by Mr. P. McGuire 'opposite View Point and Royal Hotels' in Sandhurst. Mr. McGuire had permission to erect a building which contained twelve baths, together with ladies' and gentlemen's dressing rooms. The baths opened for business from 25th December, 1855. The establishment had a good supply of water. The water, 'after being used once', was 'passed into the Creek (Bendigo Creek)'. (Bendigo Advertiser, 25th December, '1855 'Baths, Baths, Baths' ) In November 1855 during the construction of the Baths a fire broke out, possibly started by a lighted cigar being left on wood shavings. The fire was extinguished by 'manual exertions'. There was a 'plenteous supply of water adjacent which contributed to the speedy extinguishing of the flames' In December 1863, a meeting was advertised to be held at McGuire's Baths for the purpose of establishing a swimming club (Bendigo Advertiser, 9th. December, 1863) By 1866, Mr. Matthew Moran now proprietor of the Baths since 1864, writes in a letter to the Bendigo Advertiser that 'we can now boast of the largest freshwater swimming baths in these colonies' and that 'any man can have a swim, a shower-bath and towel every day for the low charge of twopence three farthings'. Further 'we can boast of every king of baths except vapour or Turkish are very little wanted on Sandhurst, as the inhabitants are generally a very steady well conducted people'. ( Bendigo Advertiser, 29th October, 1866. Three page typed timeline describing the establishment and development of McGuire's Baths and Swimming Pool, Bendigo, during the period 1855 to 1872. sandhurst, bendigo, swimming pool, baths, mcguire's swimming pool and baths, fire, view point, royal hotel, bendigo creek