Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
The Victorian gold rush caused many marriages to be disrupted and partners to be separated. Deserted wives had few courses of redress, as divorce was usually only available to those with significant means and then only on very restricted grounds. Jonathan Moon came to Maldon in 1859. A merchant with businesses in the West India,…
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Keep up with the locals!
What a wonderful week Maldon’s community has put on for us – all the Easter activities, Race Ya Family Fun Day, Anzac ceremonies and the British motorbike rally. Then, on Sunday, Maldon Heritage Network (MHN) and the Neighbourhood Centre’s ‘Creating a Performance’ group (Plein Air Company) collaborated to present aspects of our town’s history, bringing…
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The 12th Anniversary Laanecoorie Gold Bash is set to take place from October 11 to 13 at Laanecoorie Lakeside Park, promising a weekend of gold-themed activities and community spirit.
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Are you interested in Maldon’s war service and mining history? The Friends of Maldon Historic Reserve group are hosting a walk around ANZAC Hill in the afternoon on ANZAC Day (25 April). Learn about the history of ANZAC Hill and explore some of our unique gold-mining landscapes. The walk is 2.5km and mostly easy-moderate walking,…
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Keep up with the locals!