Historical information
The City of Bendigo asked for a heritage overlay over the site of a private Kennington observatory. It was once used for for the City's official meteorological readings. The observatory was built by architect John Beebe and is on the storm damaged property part of "La Rocca" house. Council approved $2 million for preservation of the site which will be integrated into a contempory complex boasting seven childcare rooms for 144 children.
Physical description
Bendigo Advertiser and the Herald sun: five articles on the former astronomical observatory at 55 Condon Street in Kennington.