History

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.

Explore the history of the ‘Government Camp’

As part of the 2024 National Heritage Heritage Festival local residents and visitors to the region will have the chance to learn about Castlemaine's former Government Camp at Camp Reserve and surrounds.

Fascinating discovery returned to Old Fryerstown School

When John Sikora was asked to clear rubbish from under the verandah of an old Castlemaine house some years ago, he was encouraged to rescue anything he didn't want to throw out.

Let’s take a look back at Castlemaine United Cricket Club

In the back row is a 23 year old Harry Lawson who shortly afterwards in December 1899, was elected as the local member for the Victorian parliament, and from 1918 until 1924 he served as the premier of Victoria.

Are you related to George Dawkins Lane?

An investigation is currently underway to find any living descendants of Dr George Dawkins Lane, who died in Castlemaine June 4, 1861 aged 67.

Bibles contain hidden family treasure

Castlemaine resident Leanne Cole is urging community members to take a second look at that dusty old Bible before donating it to your local Op Shop as many contain hidden family treasure.

Old photo sparks new walking guide

"The Coliban Main Channel: A Walking Guide" contains over 200 pages of walking notes, maps, historical and contemporary photographs as well as numerous excerpts from newspaper reports of the time,

Let’s take a look back at the Castlemaine Goods Shed

This image from the Verey collection features the Castlemaine railway goods shed at a time when rolling stock accidentally damaged part of the south wall.

Front pages from the archives: “Arson suspected”

The Castlemaine Mail looks back at pages from our archives in this monthly column.

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