Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Wells’ baker’s cart. The Maldon Bakery has a good claim to being Australia’s oldest continuous operating bakery. In 1854, soon after the discovery of gold, George McArthur began baking bread locally and about 1857 built the small brick building that is part of the current building. The McArthur family operated the bakery for more than…
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It was my privilege recently to conduct a funeral for a man who was well-known in our wider community.
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With St Patrick’s Day upon us, it seems that the old Irish song I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover has some connection to the game of Bridge we play as we search for an elusive trick or two.
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Works are underway to repair Butts Pavilion, at Butts Reserve, Maldon. In happy Heritage news, the rustic and historic picnic shelter known as ‘Butts Pavilion’ at the base of Mount Tarrengower is currently receiving attention by contractors. Parks Victoria has confirmed that funding has been pledged towards its maintenance and repair and says the Beehive…
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