Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Week after week Tony Kane keeps us expectant, entertained and informed with his ‘Blast from the Past’ column. It is always a feat of research from the extensive Maldon Museum Archives. Reading last week about the history of the Royal Hotel Hall, (now the Christmas Shop), I wondered how many of Maldon’s older residents remember…
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Keep up with the locals!
First, let me say that I am not a farmer and I am not a greenie. Although I am an avid bird watcher and lover of nature, but I have to respond to the comment of no Kangaroos in Central Victoria. I walk seven days a week for two hours plus, in a 20-kilometre radius…
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Keep up with the locals!
The man fell in the doorway of the milk bar. He looked about 70, was frail and experiencing difficulty getting up. Two of us assisted him and asked, “How are you getting home?” He was standing between us, none too steady. His reply was, “In my car, over there.” We tried to suggest, none too…
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Keep up with the locals!
Every week my heart is lifted by the beautiful photos of birds and accompanying text provided by Geoff Park in the Natural Newstead article. Thank you Geoff. Birds are living jewels of this planet, and your detailed knowledge and extraordinary images of them bring me such joy. They are a highlight of the newspaper. Lauren…
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Keep up with the locals!