This electronic publication accompanies the exhibition Naming Bendigo evolution of a city’s identity 1836–1891.

The first exhibition launched at Post Office Gallery, Naming Bendigo examined the first 55 years of Bendigo’s settlement, through the nomenclature and events that occurred during its foundation years. The exhibition commenced with indigenous habitation, explored elements of Major Mitchell’s exploration of the region, highlighted the mythology surrounding ‘Bendigo’ the boxer, documented the important 1891 referendum and concluded with the naming of a Victorian city in the heart of the goldfields.

Authors include: Sandra Bruce and foreword by Karen Quinlan. Photography: Ian Hill. 

Click here to view the exhibition page.

A limited-edition print version of this catalogue is available at the Gallery shop while stocks last.