Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Heather Pavitt, Treasurer of the Maldon Athenaeum Library, with other recipients of MI Grants. Photo courtesy: James Baker for the Melbourne Athenaeum. The library has received an unexpected (but gratefully received) grant as part of the Mechanics’ Institute Grant Program. Mechanics’ Institutes were formed to provide free lectures and educational and community facilities. More than…
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Over 70 community members attended a vigil in Castlemaine last Friday to honour those in our community who are homeless.
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Left to right: Harry, Bill, Ollie, Isobelle and Quinn (with flowers) from Maldon Primary School. Photo courtesy Rob Leeson. Harmony Day, which celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity, takes place on Friday 21 March. It is part of Harmony Week, which runs from March 17 to 23 March and coincides with the United Nations International Day for…
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Photo courtesy Maldon Rose. Maldon took a step back in time over the weekend as a group from a Victorian-era historical society visited the town, delighting locals and visitors with their period-accurate attire. Dressed in exquisitely detailed gowns, waistcoats, and top hats, the group turned heads as they strolled through the streets, pausing for photos…
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Keep up with the locals!