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Institution of Engineers, Australia Engineering Heritage Branch
The Tour:
The Engineering Heritage Group, in conjunction with the Bendigo Regional Group, invites you to participate in a weekend visit to experience first hand some of the significant engineering and industrial heritage sites in and around Bendigo.
On Saturday 19 November, a bus will be provided to take participants to a range of places of engineering heritage interest that are generally not readily or easily accessible. Local guides will be on hand to assist with interpretation and opportunity should also be available for discussion of on going issues, etc, at these sites. On the Saturday evening, an informal dinner function will enable EHV participants to mix with local Bendigo Group members and partners. It is also proposed to have an after dinner speaker to talk about some aspects of Bendigo's rich gold mining history and associated heritage.
On Sunday 20 November, in the morning, for those who would like to participate, there will be a visit to the Central Deborah Mine involving a guided tour of the surface buildings and equipment and underground workings of this gold mine. Afterwards, or alternatively, participants may wish to visit the Bendigo Pottery and/or take the opportunity to experience other features of historic Bendigo and district before returning home.
It is suggested that participants travel to Bendigo on Friday (18th) afternoon or evening (150km from Melbourne via the Calder Highway) and arrange for two nights at accommodation at a place of their own choice (and own cost). Alternatively, an early start could be made to arrive in Bendigo in time for the commencement of the bus tour on Saturday morning. EHV will endeavour to facilitate a car pooling for travel to Bendigo. Members are requested to indicate their willingness to offer transport to others, or their interest in being a passenger, on the registration form.
Proposed Itinerary:
| Saturday 19 Nov. | (Note that apart from the intended coach departure at 9:30am, other times are indicative only). | |
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| 0915 hrs | Meet at coach departure point in Bendigo (detail of location will be advised in due course to registered participants). | |
| 0930 hrs | Travel together via the coach to Coliban No.7 Reservoir and (subsequently) Crusoe Reservoir to inspect these historic former elements of the early Bendigo water supply scheme, along with the remnants of the early water treatment plants. These facilities were designed by Joseph Brady in the 1860s during his term as engineer to then Bendigo Waterworks Company. The reservoirs were later supplied by a 70km Brady designed aqueduct from a government reservoir built on the Coliban River at Malmsbury. Formerly Coliban Water sites, the reservoirs and surrounds have recently been transferred to the City of Bendigo for public uses, preservation and interpretation. | |
| 1215 hrs | BBQ lunch - arranged by the Rotary Club of Kangaroo Flat - at Victoria Hill Historic Mining Reserve with time for viewing at least a part of the reserve including poppet head, stamp battery and other remnants of the rich - and deep - mines that formerly operated in this area. | |
| 1330 hrs | Visit to the former Bendigo gas works. This coal gas retort plant is still substantially intact and provides a good example of a type of gas works that was once common place in both metropolitan and many regional centres. | |
| 1430 hrs | Inspect several of the John Monash designed bridges in the Bendigo area. | |
| 1530 hrs | Visit the depot and workshops of the historic Bendigo Tramways, now operated by the Bendigo Trust. | |
| 1630 hrs | Free time to look around downtown Bendigo, return to place of accommodation, etc. | |
| 1900 hrs | Hors-d'oeuvre followed by two-course buffet style dinner at a private venue in Kangaroo Flat. (Hard and soft drinks will be available for purchase at bar). | |
| 2230 hrs | Conclude evening function. (Visitors to Bendigo depart to own arranged accommodation). | |
| Sunday 20 Nov. | ||
| 0930 hrs | Group visit (for those who elect to participate) to the Central Deborah Mine Experience. This includes a guided tour of the surface facilities - including the still operational steam driven mine winder - and underground to one of the upper levels developed for public inspection. The Central Deborah mine - close to the middle of Bendigo is a popular tourist site, however it is hoped that a guide(s) with particular in depth knowledge of plant and mining engineering aspects will be available for our visit. The visit to the Central Deborah Mine site including the tour is expected to take 2 - 2.5 hours. | |
| 1200 hrs - | Conclusion of the organised part of the Bendigo visit. The Bendigo Pottery could be a destination for lunch and to see the facilities and products of this still operating pottery, albeit that being tempted with some of the products may be a 'wealth hazard'! People will of course be free to make other informal arrangements individually or with others to see more of Bendigo and environs into the afternoon. (Information on general attractions, tours, walks, etc, could be made be available if desired). | |
Limitation on Young People
All persons wishing to join the Tour should be at least 14 years of age. Due to Insurance and Legal considerations, no person under the age of 16 years will be permitted to join the Tour unless they are accompanied by a responsible adult and their participation is arranged at least 14 days in advance of the Tour commencement. Notwithstanding, EHV retains the right to refuse or at any time to terminate, the participation of any person under the age of 18 years, without giving further reason".
It will also be incumbent on all participants to obey the instructions of the tour guide, representative of host authority / corporation, etc.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Bendigo will be at the cost of individual participants who will need to arrange and pay independently for their accommodation. Bendigo has a wide range of hotels, motels and caravan parks with style and price to suit all tastes. Information is available on prices, quality ratings and facilities, etc, in the RACV Accommodation Guide or the Tourist Park Guide or their web on-line versions.
For those without access to the guides or the web the following motel details are listed in the RACV 2005/6 Guide:
*** Calder Motel, 296 High Street (Calder Hwy), Kangaroo Flat, Tel 5447 7411.
Rates - Single $55 - $80: Double $65 - $80
*** Comfort Inn Sandhurst, 211 High St. (Calder Hwy), Kangaroo Flat, Tel 5447 8855.
Rates - Single $65 - $95: Double $77 - $95
**** Heritage Motor Inn, 259 High St, Bendigo, (1.7km Sth of fountain), Tel 5442 2788,
Rates Single $95 - $130: Double $105 - $150
Bendigo is a popular destination throughout the year and it is recommended that intending participants make bookings as soon as practicable, particularly if accommodation close to the centre of town is preferred. For convenience on the Friday evening and also for returning after the dinner function on the Saturday evening, accommodation in Kangaroo Flat located on the south (Melbourne) side of Greater Bendigo could have merit.
Cost
The cost per person for the Saturday tour, including lunch and the evening meal is $35. Cheques or money orders accompanying registrations should be made payable to Engineers Australia, Victoria Division.
The Central Deborah Mine tour on Sunday morning, will cost $20 per person. This is payable at the mine on the start of the tour.
| Presented By: | Engineering Heritage Australia (Victoria) | |||
| Cost: | The cost per person for the Saturday tour, including lunch and the evening meal is $35. Cheques or money orders accompanying registrations should be made payable to Engineers Australia, Victoria Division.
The Central Deborah Mine tour on Sunday morning, will cost $20 per person. This is payable at the mine on the start of the tour. | |||
| Registration: | Essential, as Only a Limited Number Can Be Accommodated - REGISTER BY 27 OCTOBER 2005 Please print out the registration form, complete and forward together with your cheque or money order made out to Engineers Australia Victoria Division to: Dr B C S Harper 62 Relowe Cres Mont Albert North 3129 Places will be filled in order of receipt of registrations accompanied by the appropriate payment. | |||
| Queries - more information: | Don Bartlett (EHV Chaiman) Tel. 9725 6299 Email: donb@consuleng.com.au Miles Pierce (EHV Deputy Chairman) Tel. 9890 8319 Email milwen@ozemail.com.au Brian Harper (EHV Program Coordinator) Tel. 9890 5834 Email: b-harper@netspace.net.au | |||
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http://www.vicnet.net.au/~engherit/
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