Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Under a spreading chestnut-tree
The village smithy stands;
The smith, a mighty man is he,
With large and sinewy hands,
And the muscles of his brawny arms
Are strong as iron bands.
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The mighty EH Holden. There’s a theme developing here about the machines and vehicles around Maldon. So many are treasured heirlooms and virtual family members whose value can’t be measured in dollars.So here is another one, a very special vehicle indeed.Many of you will immediately recognise it as an EH Holden. The EH has always…
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The 1917 conscription referendum. On 7 November 1917 the Australian Prime Minister William Hughes announced that a second conscription ‘referendum’ would be held on 20 December. Twelve months earlier Hughes’ first attempt to introduce conscription for overseas service had been defeated. Under his new proposal voluntary enlistment would continue but a ballot of single men…
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One of the best things about the museum, other than the exhibits, is the people you meet there.
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