McGuire's Baths were constructed 'opposite View Point and Royal Hotels' and were open for business from 25th December, 1855. The establishment had a good supply of water and 'after being used once' was 'passed into the Creek (Bendigo Creek)'. (Bendigo Advertiser, 25th December, '1855 'Baths, Baths, Baths' advertising)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 were constructed 'opposite View Point and Royal Hotels' and were open for business from 25th December, 1855. The establishment had a good supply of water and 'after being used once' was 'passed into the Creek (Bendigo Creek)'. (Bendigo Advertiser, 25th December, '1855 'Baths, Baths, Baths' advertising) The water was supplied by the Bendigo Waterworks Company. In September 1862, the swimming baths were enlarged.One page photocopy of 'Bendigo Advertiser' article, 2nd. September, 1862, titled 'McGuire's Baths Enlarged'.bendigo, sandhurst, bendigo base hospital, charing cross, mcguire's baths, swimming pools, water supply

McGuire's Baths were constructed 'opposite View Point and Royal Hotels' and were open for business from 25th December, 1855. The establishment had a good supply of water and 'after being used once' was 'passed into the Creek (Bendigo Creek)'. (Bendigo Advertiser, 25th December, '1855 'Baths, Baths, Baths' advertising)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 were constructed 'opposite View Point and Royal Hotels' and were open for business from 25th December, 1855. The establishment had a good supply of water and 'after being used once' was 'passed into the Creek (Bendigo Creek)'. (Bendigo Advertiser, 25th December, '1855 'Baths, Baths, Baths' advertising)Three page typed timeline describing the establishment and further development of McGuire's Baths and Swimming Pool, Bendigo, during the period 1855 to 1872.

Laminated copy of a photograph of McGuire's Baths and Swimming pool 1861. Baths were located in current Bath Lane beside the Bendigo Creek.bendigo, entertainment, swimming pool

Black and white photograph ( copy ) - image shows landscape view of early Sandhurst ( Bendigo ) showing McGuire's Bath Rooms situated behind Bendigo Creek ( original course ) Written on front of building 'Bendigo Baths warm and cold ' Horse and dray in forefront, people standing on road. Photo taken from 'The Story of Charing Cross' page 39', written on bottom of page. Photo taken in early 1860's ?bendigo, streetscape, early pall mall, bendigo, sandhurst, mcguire's baths, pall mall, bendigo creek.

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

The first general meeting of the Bendigo Swimming and Life Saving Club was held in October 1917. The club was established at a large dam in Barnard Street and included its own lifesaving boat. Prior to this there was a Bendigo Swimming Club that was accessed by subscription. This club swam at a variety of privately owned bathing pools, including McGuires Baths in View Point and Moran's Baths. This club existed as early as 1863. In 1966 the Bendigo club combined with the Eaglehawk swimming club and in 2012 and in 2012 the name changed to the Bendigo Hawks Aquatics.57-page soft cover booklet with gold covers. 'Bendigo Swimming Club - Reflections over 70 Years ' 1917 to 1987 Compiled by Tom Henderson, Records Officer. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo 1987 Year by year summary of the club's achievements illustrated with B&W photos. Includes a section on the Water Polo teams. Inside front cover signed in ink 'Thos. H. Henderson 1987' bendigo swimming club, tom henderson

Born Edith Marie Bishop in 1907, Edith Lunn documented sweeping social and technological changes from the early to late 20th century. An honorary member of the Bendigo Tourist Authority and member of the Friends of Bendigo Cemetery, Edith had a keen and passionate interest in Bendigo’s history. She wrote on local history for the 'Bendigo Advertiser' and her passion for local history was further reflected in the publication of her book 'Snippets of Bendigo's History'. Edith died in April 2009, at the age of 101. Nine page collection of articles on Bendigo's streetscapes, written by Edith Lunn. 1. 'Memories of View Street', two pages, describes the businesses 'which flourished from Barnard Street to View Point. 2. 'More about View Street', two pages, outlines the businesses between Rowan and Mackenzie Streets. 3. ' The Last Block in View Street', twelve pages, describes the businesses from Mackenzie Street to View Point. Also mentioned is Carey's garage on Mackenzie Street. 4. 'The Pall Mall Story' Part 4, one page, describes the businesses between Victoria Lane and the Beehive building. 5. 'The Story of Charing Cross, Part 1, one page. McGuire's Baths and the Municipal Baths are discussed. sandhurst, bendigo, edith lunn, view street, view point, pall mall, william beebe,