Category: History
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Bendigo Victoria Australia
Overview & History Bendigo is a historic regional city located in central Victoria, about 150 km northwest of Melbourne. Originally a sheep station, it became one of the world’s richest goldfields following the discovery of gold in 1851. The resulting gold rush transformed Bendigo into a cosmopolitan city filled with grand architecture, wide boulevards, and Read more
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Walhalla Victoria Gold Mining Town
Located in the mountains of Gippsland, in eastern Victoria, Australia, Walhalla lies at the southern edge of the Victorian Alps. At around 180 km east of Melbourne, it’s approximately a 2.5 to 3-hour drive via Princes Freeway (M1) and Moe–Walhalla Road. The drive is scenic but winding. As it climbs into the hills, the road Read more
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Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo
Established in 1991, the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo, Victoria is widely regarded as Australia’s premier museum dedicated to Chinese heritage. The museum tells the story of a community that overcame prejudice, adapted to a new world, and helped shape the cultural and economic fabric of regional Victoria. Located in the heart of Bendigo’s historic Read more