Temple bell, Darwin

Temple bell from old Darwin temple destroyed in 1974 by Cyclone Tracy.

Temple bell from old Darwin temple destroyed in 1974 by Cyclone Tracy.

Image Courtesy of: Darwin Chinese Museum

Lit Sing Gong Temple Bell from the old Darwin Temple that was destroyed in 1974 during Cyclone Tracy. Made of cast iron in 1887.

The Chinese reads:

Hall of the Ranking Sages

Wind is regulated and rain is compliant.

Peace and security for the citizens of the country

[Wind and rain follow nature's dictates as do we the people and the city:

May the state and its citizens enjoy peace and calm.]

Respectfully presented by Tong Quing Tang

on the Auspicious Day and month of the 14th  reigning year of Guang Xi

(second last Emperor of the Ching Dynasty c1887).

From Darwin Chinese Museum.

Bell, Darwin Temple (old)

Image Courtesy of: CAHS