Historical information

The historic law courts and post office have been a feature of Bendigo's Pall Mall since they were built in the late 1800's The law courts were built between 1892 and 1896 by the contractors McCulloch and McAlpine and designed by Public Works architect George W. Watson. It was was constructed in the Victorian Second Empire style been described as reminiscent of an Italianate palazzo and shares a great deal with its neighbouring building, the Bendigo Post Office, which was also designed and built by Watson, McColloch and McAlpine 10 years earlier. The Law Courts are built of rendered brick and Harcourt Bluestone.
A collectable souvenir plate possibly produced by the City of Bendigo.

Physical description

Dinner plate with printed drawing of the Bendigo Post Office and Law Courts. Black print on white plate with black border edge. Backstamp features the monogram "RKG" under a crown, with the text "MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA". This mark belongs to Rudolf Kämpf from the factory in Grünlas (Loučky, Bohemia), used around 1918–1921.

Inscriptions & markings

Post Office and Law Courts, Bendigo.