Back to Porcupine Flat – The Maldon Orchestra

The Maldon Orchestra is reimagining the music of the Victorian Gold Rush.

Back to Porcupine Flat is a composition about some miners heading back to Porcupine Flat just outside of Maldon to continue digging for gold. The diggers had a tough time on the goldfields and despite the possible reward of finding gold there were also many difficulties faced by the miners.

Back to Porcupine Flat is a tribute to the miners who kept going back to work their claims as hard as life on the goldfields was.

Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/MaldonOrchestra.

This is an original composition by The Maldon Orchestra. Performed by The Maldon Orchestra. Recorded at Maldon Victoria. Image by ST Gill, early goldfields artist. Composition and Recording © Copyright by The Maldon Orchestra.

The Maldon Easter Parade

The 142nd Maldon Easter Parade was held today and The Maldon Easter Fair must be one of Australia’s longest running Easter festivals.

The parade was a success again this year thanks to the hard work of the Maldon Easter Fair organisers.

Many imaginative, fun and though provoking floats and entries entertained the street which was packed with people watching.

Here are some photos that were shared to Instagram of the parade.

Blue Vintage Car - Maldon Easter Parade

Blue Vintage Car – Maldon Easter Parade

If you missed out this year don’t worry, the 143rd Maldon Easter Fair is less than a year away. Thanks to everyone who organised and attended to make this year a fantastic success.

Sandy Creek Clydesdales Stud Tram at Maldon

Sandy Creek Clydesdales Stud operated the Maldon No.5 Tram for the duration of the Maldon Easter Fair.

The tram is a great way for visitors to take in an overview of Maldon whilst enjoying the novelty of a horse drawn tram.

Maldon No.9 Tram from Sandy Creek Clydesdales

Maldon No.5 Tram from Sandy Creek Clydesdales

Jaimee and Matthew run Sandy Creek Clydesdales Stud and are passionate about their family owned business and the historic town of Maldon.

Please visit their website for more information: https://sandycreekclydesdales.com.au

The Great Aussie Scone Bake 2019

The Great Aussie Scone Bake at Maldon 2019

The Great Aussie Scone Bake at Maldon 2019

The Maldon Easter Fair kicked off with the 2019 Great Aussie Scone Bake held at Main Street Maldon.

A few dozen people attended during the night which also featured the pie eating competition.

The winners this year were:

Best Commercial Scone – Berryman’s Tearooms (Katrine)
Best Private Scone – Miranda Purcell & Cassie Mills
Best Junior Scone – Meghan & Florence

Thanks to everyone from The Maldon Easter Fair committee for organising this wonderful event.

Happy Easter from Maldon – Maldon Easter Fair 2019

Happy Easter from Maldon.

It’s almost Easter for the year 2019 and the Maldon Easter Fair will begin on Thursday evening with the Great Aussie Scone Bake.

We hope you have a safe and happy Easter and that you enjoy the 142nd Maldon Easter Fair this weekend.

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