History
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Surprise musical legacy for the men
It’s not every day you get left a surprising musical legacy. When dedicated Castlemaine Men’s Shed member Lindesay Hart passed away earlier this year he left a bequest for his mates at the shed – the entire contents of his own home shed. Turns out Lindesay’s shed contained a wide range of goods ranging from…
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Legal action loses fire
A court case has been dropped over the removal of a historical brick sawdust kiln in Kyneton. The unusual kiln at Lauriston Reservoir Road was destroyed in January less one month after its significance was recognised for local heritage protection. Macedon Ranges Shire Council began proceedings against the landowners of the property concerned in the…
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Castlemaine writer wins literary award
A Castlemaine writer has drawn partly on her own past experiences as an aerial circus performer to take out a prestigious $50,000 national literary award. But Libby Angel also drew on threads of early Australian history to pen her first novel, The Trapeze Act, which has just been named winner of the coveted $50,000 Barbara…
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Money in a bottle
Remember the good old days of regional cordial and ginger beer makers like Spain, Hobbs and Barry? If you held onto any of the glass or stoneware bottles, you could make yourself a tidy profit. Avid Kyneton collector Neville said nowadays old bottles were collected by enthusiasts across the country and could vary in value…
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Kyneton’s underground
The unexpected opening of a long-buried mine shaft in Kyneton has piqued the interest of mine chasers everywhere. The small opening was uncovered on Premier Mine Road during council works last month and has many pondering just what lies inside. A time capsule of abandoned tools, paperwork and clothing are just some of the historical…
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Urgent repair order
Heritage Victoria has demanded the owners of the old Kyneton Hospital secure and protect the historic site or face large fines. Heritage Victoria served the Show Cause Notice to the site owners on August 3 for allowing the place to fall into disrepair to the extent that its conservation is threatened. The Kyneton Hospital is…
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Repair order for neglected site
Urgent repair orders have been issued for heritage-listed Macedon House in Gisborne. Heritage Victoria served the notice late last month stating, “owners had allowed the heritage property to fall into disrepair to the extent that its conservation is threatened”. “The property has been allowed to fall into disrepair while the current owners pursue planning permission…
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Tale of an unsung hero
As Anzac Day nears, historian Ian Braybrook has been busy striving to ensure one of Castlemaine’s unsung war heroes does not become lost to the fogs of time. The keen local researcher said it was by chance that he learnt about the incredible wartime contributions of Castlemaine’s William Robert Wadsworth, also known as Bill. Bill…