Rare Danish discovery in Castlemaine
Local Danophile, Gavan Thomson was surprised and delighted to find a vintage Danish Royal Coat of Arms embroidery in the Imperial Hotel's occasional antique shop recently.
From the archives
20 years ago
July 2, 2004
Mount Alexander shire budget watchers are braying for blood as anger mounts against the council and its senior staff about overruns in spending totalling almost half a million dollars.
Camp Reserve dig sparks interest
A crowd of interested community members turned out to learn the findings of a three-day archaeological investigation at Castlemaine's historic Camp Reserve last Friday.
Castlemaine couple survive shipwreck terror
Local resident and keen history buff Stephen Collicoat has kindly shared this intriguing story about his maternal great grandparents...
Finding Family explored
The Castlemaine Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting next Monday June 3.
Reviving history
After 15 months of meticulous restoration efforts led by a dedicated team of Victorian Goldfields Railway volunteers and staff, the historic locomotive J549 is proudly returning to service, breathing new life into a piece of railway heritage.
Celebrating old school days
Prolific local history writer Ken James is set to launch his latest book, Schools of Barkers Creek, Harcourt and Harcourt North, at the Harcourt Valley Heritage and Tourist Centre this Sunday May 19.
Court upgrades uncover heritage gems
There has been a lot of activity taking place in Lyttleton Street Castlemaine in recent weeks with works well underway to upgrade facilities at the Castlemaine Magistrates Court and preliminary works also beginning at the former Castlemaine Police Station site.
History book launch
A new book, A history of Barkers Creek, Harcourt and Harcourt North Schools has been written by historian Ken James.
People behind the Print
Brian BannermanPrinter 1956-1974I began my printing apprenticeship with the Castlemaine Mail at 155 Barker Street on April 26, 1956 as a 16-year-old. My neighbour...
Big stories over 170 years
To celebrate its centenary the Castlemaine Mail collated a list of stories which made headlines in the paper over the previous century.
Special edition!
Look out for the special commemorative edition of The Mail to celebrate our 170th birthday.
