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Anzac Day at Maldon

The Maldon Cenotaph at Maldon Shire Gardens.

The Maldon Cenotaph at Maldon Shire Gardens.

The colours of Autumn are sprinkled through the streets of Maldon as we reach Anzac Day.

It’s a time to remember the fallen and those who have fought to protect us for more than a century.

On Anzac Eve there will be a 5.30pm service at Anzac Hill, Maldon. This service coincides with the going down of the sun.

On Anzac day there will be a dawn service held at the cenotaph within the Maldon Shire Gardens on High Street Maldon. Assembly for the service shall commence from 5.45am for a 6am service.

Following the dawn service the Anzac Day March will assemble at the Maldon Primary School from 10.30am. The men and women assembled shall commence marching down High Street at 10.45am, reaching the Maldon Cenotaph for the 11am morning service.

Consider taking a visit to Anzac Hill this Anzac day and remember the fallen who fought for our way of life.

Most businesses will be closed until 1pm on Anzac day, some businesses have chosen not to open. However there is still plenty to see around Maldon on Anzac Day.

Whether you are taking a day trip, or at the beginning or end of a bigger adventure, be sure to put Maldon on your list of places to visit.

Anzac Day Eve at Anzac Hill Maldon

The view from Anzac Hill at Maldon

The view from Anzac Hill at Maldon.

An Anzac day eve service will be held at Anzac Hill with members of the Maldon RSL.

The service begins at 5.30pm and coincides with the going down of the sun.

This is a moving service and all are welcome to attend to pay their respects to those who fell in our service.

If you cannot make it to Anzac Hill for the evening service, consider visiting the memorial on Anzac Day.

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