Historical information

The metal and plastic tea pot commemorates the group’s first prize win at the 1959 Bendigo Competition (now known as the Bendigo Eisteddfod).The Benola Singers were founded in 1957 by Mavis Webster MBE; the choir was a prominent four-part community group in Bendigo. After Mavis Webster's retirement, the group changed its name to the Bendigo Chorale. Dunklings were a prominent jeweller in Melbourne with a business in Bendigo and provided the commemorative trophy annually.

Physical description

Benola Singers collection, EPNS tea pot, part of a set, attached black plastic handle, hinged lid with black plastic knob. Engraved Bendigo Competitions 1959 1st Prize Ladies Choir Won by Benola Singers presented by Dunklings The Jewellers.

Inscriptions & markings

Crusader Plate E.P.N.S.A.1