Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Nuggetty Mine. By the 1860s, industrial quartz mining had begun to replace the endeavours of individual diggers, and it was a dangerous enterprise. The combination of explosives, steam-driven machinery and lax safety procedures resulted in many workplace accidents and sometimes deaths. These are a few of the mining accidents that occurred in the Maldon area…
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Pam Lyons from Maldon Folk Festival was not on the show. Nothing to report. But, as King Lear says, nothing will come of nothing (tell that to the big bang theorists), so we’d better try. Last week Ann and EC did NOT interview Pam Lyons about this year’s folk festival; here’s a picture of Pam…
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Fiona and Ian at the Maldon Golden Movies afternoon tea. Local movie group Maldon Golden Movies launched its upcoming program at an afternoon tea on Sunday 13 July. MGM’s Season Two 2025 features films from across the globe and a mix of styles, the result of a selection process that included a vote by members.…
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Some mulled wine ingredients. The coldest, darkest nights of winter are the perfect time to really spice things up (…literally, that is! This is a family newspaper). The addition of spice adds extra dimension and depth to so many warming drinks that are best enjoyed with a lap rug, by lamplight. In Europe, spiced cider—…
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THOW Group. As the housing crisis hits our community hard, the appeal of the Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) has risen. The My Home Network Tiny Homes On Wheels working group have developed a confidential survey tinyurl.com/39z94pt5 to better understand: the number of THOWs currently being lived in or being built in our Shire the…
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V for Victory on Preece’s Hill. You may have glimpsed it while driving past the south-east end of Mount Tarrengower: the giant white V on a slope known as Preece’s Hill or Victory Hill. It’s best viewed on foot so if you (and your dog) are feeling energetic, take a walk up Parkins Reef Road…
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From left: Kay and Fei, Dhelkaya Health Diabetes Educators. Regular checks reduce risks This National Diabetes Week (13 – 19 July), members of the Mt Alexander Diabetes Support and Information Group are encouraging people to schedule a health check today, for a healthier tomorrow. The Mount Alexander Diabetes Support and Information Group meet in the…
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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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The man fell in the doorway of the milk bar. He looked about 70, was frail and experiencing difficulty getting up. Two of us assisted him and asked, “How are you getting home?” He was standing between us, none too steady. His reply was, “In my car, over there.” We tried to suggest, none too…
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A mystery object* found in a Maldon backyard. Recent gardening weather has seen lots of backyard digging and a few dirty finds. A Maldon resident found the object in the picture a few weeks ago and decided to seek expert information and guidance from Maldon Museum. The find raised some questions like: What is it?*…
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