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Bendigo

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Place nameBendigo
Other namesSandhurst
CountryAustralia
Latitude-36.8
Longitude144.35
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names

Overview

Was founded as a sheep run in 1840; expanded rapidly after alluvial gold was discovered nearby in 1851; modern industries include iron foundries, potteries & livestock markets.
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Location
5 km
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