Monster celebration at historic site this Sunday
The double celebration marks the 20th birthday of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park and the 1851 Monster Meeting.
Local author digs into the history of the Bendigo Goldfields
Renowned central Victorian artist and author Geoff Hocking has recently released a new book Sandhurst: Genesis to Federation 1935-1910.
Let’s take a look back at the ‘Panama Store’ between Castlemaine and Chewton
This building opened its doors in late 1859 and was one of the earliest permanent shops on the Forest Creek Goldfield.
Front pages from the archives
The Castlemaine Mail looks back at pages from our archives in this monthly column.
20 years agoNovember 15, 2002Motorists were lucky to escape serious injury...
Historic wallpaper exhibition to feature local samples
A curation of rare wallpaper samples from the personal collection of nationally acclaimed architect and former Castlemaine resident Phyllis Murphy AM will be exhibited in Melbourne next month.
Let’s take a look back at Barkers Creek Valley in 1872
This Holtermann image taken in 1872 has been artificially coloured by Malcolm Qualtrough. The view is towards the south from near the Walker Street rail crossing.
Maldon Museum digitises 52 years of local news
Maldon Museum and Archives Association hosted a reception last Friday to celebrate the near completion of the museum's project to digitalise the Tarrangower Times for the years 1858 to 1910.
Front pages from the archives: Flashback to the Castlemaine Billy Cart Race
Organisers estimated that 2000 people turned out on a perfect spring day to witness competitors take on the infamous hill in a variety of homemade carts.
Be transported back in time at Old Pioneers and Residents exhibition
‘Transport in the Mt Alexander Shire 1866 to the Present Day’ features a stunning collection of items from the Pioneers and Old Residents collection and private local collections and will be a must see.
Discover Your Town and win!
Get out there and locate the 'Discover Your Town' logo in each of our 16 participating businesses, fill in the entry form in the Mail and you could win $500 from us to spend at the featured business of your choice!
Take a look back at Straede Drapery Mostyn Street
William Straede and his brother Carl were pioneer miners of the Castlemaine district who belonged to a party of miners who made their fortune at Lady Gully.
Front pages from the archives: Revisiting Harcourt’s 2002 premiership
One of the largest crowds in years was on hand to witness Harcourt claim victory over Talbot in the 2002 Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League (MCDFNL) grand final at Princes Park, Maryborough.