Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
The Old Fire Brigade Building The nineteenth century Maldon Fire Brigade building in the Shire Gardens. Maldon Fire Brigade celebrates its 163rd birthday on Thursday 15 May, according to the plaque on the wall of the current CFA building at 85 High Street. It is possible to see some history of this local fire service…
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IMT Bosun Stevo. There has been a flood of complaints since the good ship IMT failed to launch last Friday. Our shipmates in listener-land were awash with tears and lamentations when Katrine and Nancy were all at sea and unable to interview Viv Markham. This week’s shipping news has scheduled Ann and EC – but…
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The Maldon Community Lunch Christmas Party is on Wednesday 17 December from 12pm and everyone is welcome to celebrate the year. The organisers will provide entertainment and: “…a Chrissy lunch with all the trimmings: salads, roast free-range chicken, gravy, stuffing, roast veg. Roast mushrooms/tomatoes for vegos and gravy. Plum pudding and custard.” It’s always a…
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In July 1864 Arnold Paddock announced that he intended to challenge the sitting member John Ramsay for the seat of Maldon in the upcoming election for the Victoria Legislative Assembly. His candidature was not generally welcomed. The Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser reminded readers that in 1859 Paddock had organised anti-Chinese protests in Maryborough. Speaking from…
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