Bendigo, city in southeastern Australia, in the state of Victoria. Formerly called Sandhurst, Bendigo is a commercial and industrial center situated in a productive farming and livestock-raising region. Manufactures include iron, processed food, clothing, ceramics, and armaments. Founded in 1840, Bendigo grew rapidly after gold was discovered here in 1851. Population (1999 estimate) 76,600.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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