Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Locals who live and walk near Maldon’s Beehive Chimney have been pleased to see some Parks Victoria activity over the past week, with the appearance of a ‘cherry picker’ crane on site. The chimney has been causing concern due to signs of deterioration, partly caused by feathered vandals picking at the mortar. Parks Victoria recently…
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Book week display. 16 – 23 August, 2025 This year marks a milestone for the Children’s Book Council of Australia celebrating 80 years of Children’s Book Week. The theme this year was ‘Book an Adventure’ with artwork designed by award-winning picture book illustrator Jess McGeachin, whose book South with the Seabirds has been shortlisted for…
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Heather Pavitt, Treasurer of the Maldon Athenaeum Library, with other recipients of MI Grants. Photo courtesy: James Baker for the Melbourne Athenaeum. The library has received an unexpected (but gratefully received) grant as part of the Mechanics’ Institute Grant Program. Mechanics’ Institutes were formed to provide free lectures and educational and community facilities. More than…
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In response to the Letter to the Editor from Lauren Williams (TT 4.7.25), I was very disappointed to read about the Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) being blamed for the poor condition of the Beehive Chimney; the Shire is not the responsible authority. The historic Beehive Company Gold Mine site, including the chimney, is listed…
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