Help Save Maldon’s Heritage

Former Maldon residents often shared a deep affection for their old hometown, and this was evident when the mining boom slowed in the early 1900s resulting in many moving away for work.

The elephant in the room at the recent Council meeting that gave the go-ahead for a 9-lot subdivision in Lowther Street was the old oak tree that has been standing on the property since the late 19th century.

Locals who live and walk near Maldon’s Beehive Chimney have been pleased to see some Parks Victoria activity over the past week, with the appearance of a ‘cherry picker’ crane on site. The chimney has been causing concern due to signs of deterioration, partly caused by feathered vandals picking at the mortar. Parks Victoria recently…