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Introducing Bendigo
When gold was discovered at Ravenswood in 1851, thousands converged on the fantastically rich Bendigo Diggings. The arrival of Chinese miners in 1854 had a lasting effect on Bendigo, which maintains a rich Chinese heritage.
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During the boom years between the 1860s and 1880s, mining companies poured money into the town, resulting in the Victorian architecture that graces Bendigo’s streets today. By the 1860s, diggers were no longer tripping over surface nuggets and deep mining began. Local legend has it that you can walk underground from one side of the town to the other. These days the town is a prosperous provincial centre with fine public gardens, statues and buildings, a bohemian café and restaurant scene, and one of the best regional art galleries. Bendigo is a likeable city, with arcades and alleyways, and plenty for you to explore for a few days.
Last updated: Sep 23, 2008
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