Bendigo And Sheffield

Bendigo And Sheffield

It appears that some people connected to Sheffield did not respect Bendigo in the way most other followers of boxing do.  Knock - Out Razor Blades Bendigo featured in a…
The City of Bendigo

The City of Bendigo

The City of Bendigo in Victoria Australia is 90 miles northwest of Melbourne. We have read various theories about how the name Bendigo made its way there. We have now…
Bendigo v Ben Caunt 1845

Bendigo v Ben Caunt 1845

The much anticipated third and final bout between Bendigo and Ben Caunt took place on 29th September 1845. The location was in a field close to Sutfield Green, beyond Lillington…
Bendigo and Cricket

Bendigo and Cricket

Bendigo’s interest and involvement with the sport of cricket is well recorded. Not only was the man himself a capable cricketer, he was also a regular visitor to Trent Bridge…
Just The Ticket From 1856

Just The Ticket From 1856

We came across an original ticket to one of Bendigo's exhibition matches, listed on a US Sports Memorabilia site for $2000. Jo Sports Inc are currently offering for sale a…
Every Grave Tells A Story

Every Grave Tells A Story

We have more information about the grave of Mary Thompson, Bendigo’s mother. She is not in the same plot as Bendigo, but actually in an entirely different cemetery. Below is…