Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
On the evening of Wednesday 16 September 1868, the Tycoon Japanese Troupe performed in Maldon at the Masonic Hall, (now the Christmas Shop). The troupe of jugglers and acrobats had been among the first Japanese subjects granted passports after restrictions on travel were lifted in 1866. The troupe first toured England, performing before the Royal…
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Bendigo celebrates Holi Festival. Regional Victoria’s biggest and largest Holi – Festival of Colour is back at the Golden Square Pool on Saturday 15 March. Holi festivals are a Hindu tradition, famous around the world for the use of coloured powders and water to celebrate love and new life. “This festival of colours will celebrate…
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The Maldon Cemetery Trust is hosting a major working bee on Saturday 16 November from 10am and the Maldon community is encouraged to get all hands on deck to assist.
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In ground-breaking news of the week, a pet insurance company has ‘revealed’ the most popular dog names for 2024. Popular music, films, brands, fast cars and fast foods all appear in the list, and while some traditional names remain ever-green there is no sign of Fido, Rover, Toto or Pat. At the risk of making…
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