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Bendigo Chinese Temple (Joss House)

Other Names Chee Goon Tong (Chinese Masonic Temple?) ,  Chit-Kin-Tang Chinese Joss House ,  Finn Street, EMU POINT Location 3 Finn Street, NORTH BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Property No 172400 Level Included in Heritage Overlay

[1/1] Chee Goon Tong

Statement of Significance

The temple is one of few surviving buildings of its type in Victoria and stands as sole reminder of once extensive Chinese community that flocked to this area during the gold rush. Its symmetrical composition is dominated by ornamental central portico and reflects traditional Chinese design principles; the lantern in centre of interior wall painting in portico. Brick cresting and incised carving of head board are notable features. It is an outstanding feature of this historic city.

(Australian Heritage Commission Citation)