Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
James Hamilton. Every week, the Maldon Tennis Club interviews a member of the club. This week, we have James Hamilton, a well-known member of the Maldon Tennis Club community and a tennis fanatic. What’s your earliest tennis memories? Playing tennis on our grass tennis court growing up. I think it was actually just mowing and…
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Travelling to Heathcote Golf Club, a course regarded as one of the leading country courses in Victoria, the very challenging lengthy fairways and fast greens were ‘top of mind’ for the players. Drawn against the formidable team of players from one of the District’s leading Clubs, Axedale Golf Club, Maldon players knew a challenge was…
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Last week’s Community BBQ evening at the Maldon Bowls Club was another huge success. There were many new faces enjoying the bowling and the very popular raffle prize draws. Thanks go to our wonderful sponsors for their valued contribution. Also, Brenda was being shorn for the World’s Greatest Shave which raises funds for blood cancer…
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Antoine’s deadly aim. Cool games on the piste On Sunday 23 February, the sociable Piste Artistes gathered on the Penny School piste in a refreshingly light breeze to play a leisurely game of pétanque. Despite this, a few midges appeared around halfway through the games just to annoy us.Playing in the morning is very popular,…
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Aaron Vissers. Every week, the Maldon Tennis Club interviews a member of the club. This week, we have Aaron Vissers; a longtime coach of Maldon Tennis Club! What’s been your favourite tennis related experience? My favourite, and proudest, tennis experience is my involvement with the Maldon Tennis Club. Seven years ago, when I had just…
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The end of the summer swimming season is approaching but Newstead Pool is still planning some cool events! This Saturday 22 February from 5pm, Cat and Clint will bring their Old-Time Mountain Music, featuring sweet vocal harmonies, ringin’ banjo and traditional fiddle tunes. Keep an eye on the Newstead & District Swimming Pool Facebook Page,…
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After an absence of five years, the Club’s decision to field a team in Golf Central Victoria District pennant competition was a great challenge prior to the upcoming commencement of our playing season. Last Sunday, the team ventured to Axedale to play against the formidable team of players from one of the District’s leading Clubs,…
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Sunday 2 February saw six squads turn up for a warm day of shooting. Sponsored by Spike and Mandy Long the Wattle Vale Day is named after the property that the Gun Club is on. Event 1; 40 target D/B; AA & O/A Ben D’Antonio 53/53, 2nd AA Carl and Ringo 59/60, 1st A Peter…
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Last Saturday’s Pennant semi-final resulted in a loss to Maryborough Golf: 79 shots to 53. The weather was very windy and very chilly. It was very pleasing to see Maldon supporters travel to support our team. Annette’s team of Phillip, Mike and Geoff had a very even contest over the first 11 ends winning 6…
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Phil Hopley with three visitors from the Bendigo club – Maxine, Sue and second place-getter Esther. It was fine on SundaySo games got underway At long last, the Club was able to gather for its first games for 2025 after postponing the previous three sessions due to the heat. It was sad to note that…
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