The Book is near Completion and soon ready for Printing. Your donation is important in helping the book to be published. The book is about Bendigo's Gold Era and the Central Deborah Gold Mine and Rays Beer’s Story; Ray helped to preserve History of The Central Deborah Gold Mine. You can help by donating to Preserve Bendigo's Golden Era – And Ray Beer's Legacy In the 1970’s Central Deborah Gold Mine faced an uncertain future, Ray Beer was appointed Mine Manager in 1978, and he dedicated his life to transforming it from abandoned industrial site into the world-class heritage attraction we treasure today. The History of Bendigo’s Golden Past isn't just another history book. It's a 204 -page tribute to the settlers and pioneers, the miners, industries, business and historical building and the heroes who built Bendigo into one of Australia's most iconic gold rush cities. The Book features over 200 photographs, some never before published, this comprehensive heritage documentation tells the inspiring story of how dedication and community spirit transformed our mining legacy. The book chronicles: • Bendigo's remarkable journey from 1851 gold discoveries to today • The women who sparked the gold rush and the Chinese miners who helped build our city • Technical innovations and mining achievements that influenced the world • How abandoned mine sites became valuable heritage attractions through vision and hard work When Central Deborah Gold Mine faced an uncertain future, Ray dedicated his life to help transforming it from abandoned industrial site into the world-class heritage attraction we treasure today. Now, his story - and Bendigo's golden era. Every dollar raised goes directly toward: 📖 Book Printing & Community Distribution • Copies distributed to Bendigo schools and libraries • 100% of mine book sales returning to fund heritage site improvements and development 🎉 Professional Book Launch Event • Celebrating Ray Beer's legacy and Bendigo's heritage • Community gathering honoring all our mining pioneers • Media coverage promoting Bendigo's tourism and cultural significance 📢 Marketing & Promotion • Professional advertising campaign • Educational outreach to schools and community groups • Tourism promotion showcasing Bendigo's heritage attractions 🎁 Special Rewards for Our Supporters $150+ Donation = Signed First Edition Copies Limited time offer! Contributors of $150 or more receive a personally signed first edition copy of "Bendigo's Golden Era" - a collector's item and lasting tribute to your support of Bendigo's heritage preservation. All Supporters Receive: • Recognition as heritage preservation champions • Updates on book progress and launch events • Our eternal gratitude for preserving Ray's legacy ________________________________________ 🏛️ Supporting UNESCO World Heritage Recognition Incredible news! Central Deborah Gold Mine is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status - recognition that would place it alongside the Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef. This book provides crucial documentation that will support that application, with approval potentially coming early next year. Your support helps create the educational materials that will be essential when UNESCO recognition brings international visitors to our doorstep. ________________________________________ 🌟 Why This Matters Now Preserving Stories Before They're Lost Many of the photographs and stories in this book have never been shared publicly. Without this project, these irreplaceable pieces of Bendigo's heritage could be lost forever. Educational Legacy Local schools desperately need comprehensive resources about our region's history. This book will serve classrooms for decades, inspiring young people to value their heritage and possibly pursue careers in mining and heritage preservation. Tourism & Economic Development Heritage tourism brings visitors and economic benefit to our entire region. Professional materials like this book enhance visitor experiences and encourage longer stays, benefiting local businesses. Community Pride Ray Beer's story represents the best of Bendigo - vision, dedication, and community spirit. Sharing his legacy reminds us all of what's possible when people commit to something bigger than themselves. 🔥 There is an Urgent Community Need Time is running short! the book is nearly ready for printing and to help support the UNESCO application. This is why we do need community support, this is to ensure this important heritage book “ Bendigo’s Mining Era “ reaches its full potential. Every dollar matters: • $30 helps print books for local schools • $50 funds educational materials for community programs • $150+ gets you a signed first edition while supporting heritage preservation • $500+ makes you a founding heritage champion with special recognition in the book and included in our web site. ________________________________________ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 From Ray's Family "Ray dedicated his life to ensuring Central Deborah Gold Mine survived for future generations. This book continues his mission by sharing the stories and vision that drove him. We're so grateful for community support in preserving his legacy and Bendigo's remarkable heritage." ________________________________________ 🏅 Project Credibility & Recognition This project has gained support from distinguished community leaders: • The Hon. Maree Edwards MP - Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (Foreword) • Mayor Andrea Metcalf & Bendigo City Council - Community endorsement • James Lerk O.A.M. - Renowned Bendigo historian (Introduction) • Central Deborah Gold Mine - Official partnership • Agnico Eagle Fosterville Mine - Major industry sponsorship • Bendigo Heritage Attractions – Governing Body of Central Deborah Gold Mine as to Valuable Support and Research collaboration • Rotary Club of Bendigo South ________________________________________ 📞 Questions? We're Here to Help Contact: Desmond (Daniel Kenneth) Mason Phone: +61 0411 805 797 Email: danial.kenneth.mason@gmail.com Website: https://rebirthofcentraldeborah.com ________________________________________ 🙏 Join Us in Preserving Bendigo's Golden Legacy Ray Beer believed that Central Deborah Gold Mine should be preserved and that its heritage belongs to everyone - not locked away in archives, but shared, celebrated, and preserved for future generations. By supporting this campaign, you're not just funding a book - you're ensuring that Bendigo's golden era continues to inspire and educate for decades to come. Together, we can make sure Ray's vision lives on, and Bendigo's remarkable heritage story reaches the world. ________________________________________ Share This Campaign Help us spread the word! Share with your friends, family, and social networks. Every share helps us reach more people who care about preserving Bendigo's heritage. # Bendigos Golden Era # Ray Beer Legacy #Heritage Preservation #Central Deborah Gold Mine #UNESCO World Heritage ________________________________________ Thank you for being part of preserving Bendigo's golden era for future generations! 🌟