Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
On International Women’s Day last Friday, Bendigo West Member Maree Edwards unveiled a plaque at the Castlemaine Cemetery in memory of artist Anne Paulson (nee Dawn, 1808-1866) and her sister Sarah Dawn (1800-1859).
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Warnock Brothers trading token. James and Samuel Warnock arrived in Victoria from Britain between 1852 and 1854. They first opened their drapery business in Maldon in 1856, operating out of a tent, and it quickly developed into a strong trade. They built their Warnock Bros Beehive Store in High Street (now Cox Motors) in 1857,…
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This week’s Library News focuses on memoirs, prompted by the publication of two much anticipated books: Hannah Kent’s Always Home, Always Homesick and Jacinta Ardern’s A Different Kind of Power. For Kent this is her first non-fiction book following the success of three novels: Burial Rites (2013), The Good People (2016) and Devotion (2021). Kent…
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The CDS collection point at Maldon Hardware. Be sure to deliver directly to Steve so he can count and allocate the refund to your favourite community group! The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is simpler than it seems and provides a great way for folks to recycle while supporting local community groups. All you need to…
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