Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Maldon State Gold Battery. Now one of only six surviving State gold batteries left in Victoria, the Maldon State Battery in Adair St East remains a historically significant reminder of the town’s early 20th century ‘golden’ days. The current site consists of the former State battery, including buildings and machinery, the Alliance shaft and associated…
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This could be you! Become a volunteer steward with the Victorian Goldfields Railway. The Victorian Goldfields Railway (VGR) is calling for volunteers, offering a variety of interesting and enjoyable roles for enthusiastic helpers. The VGR says volunteers become involved for many different reasons; it will train and support new volunteers to ease into the job.…
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Vietnam veteran Alistar Jessop, pictured outside Newstead IGA, selling poppies to raise funds for returned veterans and their families. The minute of silence at 11am is a significant part of the Remembrance Day ritual, but it’s not really silence when you think about it. It’s a minute of not speaking; a minute of reflection and…
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Newstead Womens’ Football Team. On Sunday 30 September 1962 women’s football teams from Maldon and Newstead played a match to raise money for swimming pools in both towns. The game was played on the Shire Reserve, (now the Bill Woodfull Reserve) and was part of an afternoon of ‘fun for all the family’ that also…
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Views of the Goldfields. Local historian, teacher and author Ken McKimmie will present a public lecture called Selected Views of the Mount Alexander Goldfields. The talk will take place at the Northern Arts Hotel on Friday 21 November, doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Ken McKimmie is an expert on early Mount Alexander…
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Builder Simon Davies explains the works to local stakeholders at the top of Maldon’s Beehive Chimney. A small number of local stakeholders were invited by Parks Victoria to climb the scaffolding around Maldon’s Beehive Chimney and inspect the remedial works project on Monday 27 October. It was terrifying and informative, but some members of the…
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Katherine and Arthur time travellers. With so much happening in Maldon on Saturday 17 October, these time travellers thought they could slip into town un-noticed, but their appearance was too striking. Katherine and Arthur were visiting from Canberra, just for a holiday, not dressed for any particular occasion. “We arrived in perfect style,” Katherine said,…
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Rosalie Hastwell and Lisa Merkesteyn. The Association of Consulting Architects Australia is holding its first regional event in Castlemaine on the weekend of Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October, featuring a program of speakers, workshops and networking opportunities. As part of the conference, an event hosted by Parlour Collective will feature Councillor Rosalie Hastwell in…
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Previous Muckleford Tractor Pull. Photo courtesy Julie Hough. Previous Muckleford Tractor Pull. Photo courtesy Julie Hough. Vintage machinery lovers will gather at Dave Bennett Reserve Muckleford on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October for the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club’s annual Tractor Pull. The weekend brings together tractors of all classes, engines and enthusiasts for…
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Maldon’s heritage: Preserving the past and managing change. Ever wondered how heritage and change work together in Maldon? The Maldon Heritage Network is hosting a presentation by Mount Alexander Shire Council, to discuss how planning helps balance preservation with progress. Hear from Council’s planning team about heritage overlays, design guidelines, and what to know before…
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