Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Sean McCubbin. Photo courtesy Rob Leeson. The team at Kaiser Reef Maldon Operations is organising a fundraiser to show moral support and help ease the financial burden for their colleague, Maldon CFA Captain and beloved community member, Sean McCubbin. The event will take place at Porcupine Village on Saturday 13 September from 1pm. Describing Sean,…
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Fans of Goldfields Gothic, Maldon Folk Festival, Newstead Live and the Baringhup and Maldon Agricultural Show will not be surprised about new research from the University of South Australia showing that frequently attending in-person events can significantly boost wellbeing. A study by tourism and event management experts has found that regularly attending events such as…
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The Maldon Vintage Machinery & Museum will be a hive of activity during the Maldon Easter Fair.
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On Wednesday 25 June 1930 the Victorian Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Reg Pollard, visited Maldon with tobacco expert A.J. Temple Smith. During a meeting at the Shire Hall (now the Maldon Museum), Temple Smith pointed out that the granite soils around Maldon were ideal for growing the light tobacco leaf so much in demand for…
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