Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
On Christmas Eve 1877, Maldon’s coach owners reported that more visitors had come to Maldon for the holidays than in any previous year. In the town’s centre both locals and visitors crowded the streets doing their last minute shopping and catching up with old friends. The recently formed Drum and Fife band played in the…
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Contrary to popular belief, the statement, “The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain”, is not entirely accurate. While the play My Fair Lady popularised this phrase, the plains in Spain are not known for their abundant rainfall. Well! Not in Maldon and surrounding districts! We could not believe what we were hearing! It…
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Two weeks ago, we were again the target of a cyberbullying attack.
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South Newstead Walk Sunday 6 July 2025 9.45am for a 10am departure from the Newstead Community Centre. This walk is through the southern sector of Newstead. It starts along the Loddon River and later passes the former town water supply reservoir. The walk will take approximately 1.5 hours and covers about six kms. No charge.…
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