Bendigo Writers Council

BWC Writers Explore August – Leigh McKinnon

Important Update

Please note:

– Until further notice, due to building works, entry to the library is via the rear doors in Lyttleton Terrace… please ring the BWC bell if we’re not there to welcome you.

Leigh McKinnon is the Research Officer at Bendigo’s Golden Dragon Museum where he has been researching, writing and presenting on Chinese heritage in Bendigo and the Goldfields for the past 15 years. Amongst his publications have been a history of Bendigo’s heritage-listed dragon Loong, a two-volume illustrated history of the places and people of Bendigo’s Chinese community, and an account of Chinese-Australian ANZACs from regional Victoria.

In this talk Leigh will not only refer to his experiences in researching and writing about this rich history but will also present to the group some different types of primary sources to which participants will have the opportunity to make their written responses.

Bring pens and paper and be inspired.

When: 7–9 pm, Wednesday 26 August 2026

Cost: $10

Where: Bendigo Library, Activity Room 1, 259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo*

* Until further notice, due to building works, entry to the library is via the rear doors in Lyttleton Terrace… please ring the BWC bell if we’re not there to welcome you