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Bendigo's documented history dates back to 1836 when Major Thomas Mitchell passed through the region. But it was in 1851 when gold was discovered that Bendigo began a period of rapid growth. Originally known as Sandhurst Bendigo's vibrant provincial Victorian city with a history founded on the spectacular gold rush of the 1850's. Today, much of that history remains, the buildings, streets and many period attractions offer visitors and insight into one of Victoria's most significant rural cities. |
