Matters of Muckleford & McKenzie Hill

27/01/2025

The beloved Victorian Goldfields Railway has suffered a heartbreaking break-in at Muckleford Station. Lowlife thieves have stolen vintage tools, signalling equipment, and fittings worth hundreds of thousands, robbing our community of irreplaceable history. :'(

🚂 The Victorian Goldfields Railway Needs Your Help! 🚨 Our beloved heritage railway has suffered a devastating break-in, with vintage tools, signalling equipment, and railway fittings worth hundreds of thousands stolen from Muckleford Station. 😔 These items, vital to VGR’s safe operation, may have been targeted for scrap but hold irreplaceable historical and practical value.

VGR volunteers, already hard at work keeping this treasure alive, are rallying to raise funds to replace what’s been lost. If you can donate or have information about the theft, please step forward. Trains will keep running, but this not-for-profit is feeling the pinch. Let’s band together for this local icon. 💛

☎️ Call Crimestoppers: 1800 333 000. To donate, email: [email protected]

https://www.tarrangowertimes.com.au/news/railway-seeks-help-after-theft

14/12/2024

A big shoutout to Aidan, Victorian Goldfields Railway's youngest safeworker! 🚂

Starting as a volunteer in 2022, Aidan's dedication and passion saw him qualify as a conductor at just 16 – a true rising star of the railway! 🌟

27/10/2024

Lovely scenery between Maldon and Castlemaine! 🚆

04/10/2024

A lovely trip between Maldon and Castlemaine! 🚂

Thank you BRMA - British Railway Modellers of Australia!

25/09/2024

A fascinating old corrugated iron shearing shed in Gower, between Maldon and Muckleford! 🏚️

📷: Zahrn the Artist

01/09/2024

The Ruins of Gowar School, built in the early 1870s between Maldon and Muckleford, and closed around 1908. 🏫

18/08/2024

A beautiful old farm cottage in the Muckleford area! 🏚️

12/08/2024

A thrilling ride through the Muckleford Forest to the historic Red, White and Blue Mine! 🚴🏻‍♂️

Hello, fellow adventurers! 🚴‍♂️ Join Newstead Walks and Wheels next Sunday, 11th August, at 10 am for a thrilling ride through the Muckleford Forest to the historic Red, White and Blue Mine! 🌲 Starting from Newstead Park (opposite the IGA in Lyons Street), we’ll explore various unmade roads, taking in the beauty of our local bushland. Feel free to ride at your own pace and cut the journey short if needed – it's all about enjoying the experience! Remember to bring your helmet, repair kit, water, and snacks. For any questions, contact Dean at 0409 544 063 or Steve at 0401 107 857. Hope to see you there for a fantastic day out! 🚴‍♀️

https://www.tarrangowertimes.com.au/cycle-the-red-white-and-blue-mine-loop

03/08/2024

Some wonderful Muckleford history! 🪦

One for all the Goths visiting Maldon for the Goldfields Gothic Festival this weekend.
Museum volunteers along with the Neighbourhood Centre are running the historic bus tours of Maldon over the weekend. There are still a limited number of seats available for tomorrow, Sunday.
Photo c. late 1880s. Muckleford Cemetery Scale of fees and charges.

01/06/2024

A lovely photo of the Muckleford South Common School No. 1124, taken by talented photographer Rodney Marchant! 🏫

The Common School Act was introduced to the State in 1862 in order to reduce the denominational influence over education, and to aid in amalgamation of schools. In practice, neither of those aims was achieved.

06/05/2024

Check out this gorgeous Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) spotted by Alan Deumer at Muckleford South! 🌳

24/04/2024

Great work, Carol! 👏🏼‍ 🌱