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Baringhup Castlemaine Maldon Newstead $1.40 incl gst Est 1858 www.facebook.com/TarrangowerTimesTarrangowerarrangower Timeswww.tarrangowertimes.com.au Friday, June 4, 2021 Inside Heaps of Letters Community to the Editor. Know your local. Grants Launch. this Pages 5, 9, Page 9 Page 3 week 10 & 15 Gravestone pranksters revealed Ç The pranksters responsible for the gravestone in Main Street. ormer shire councillor Sharon Telford and her Actually, the idea was conceived by Sharon’s sister, Helen would have asked what I was doing,” said Sharon. The head- husband Chris have outed themselves as the Whiteman who, while taking photos at Maldon Cemetery, stone read: ‘Herein Lies Maldon Heritage. Died 21st May pranksters who placed a headstone in one of the sent a snap of James Murphy’s headstone to the couple for controversial out-stands on Maldon’s Main Street. 2021. Sadly neglected and misunderstood for many years. inspiration. Craft wood from the back shed and felt pens F Passed away without remorse.’ The words reflect sentiments purchased by Sharon from the local newsagency were all that expressed to Sharon by many local residents and passers-by as was required to create the irreverent icon. Another member of the family, Kathy Whiteman, was responsible for the she sold raffle tickets on the street. flower arrangement. Many, she said, held grave concerns for the loss of the “Thankfully neither Graeme nor Barb were there or they town’s heritage appearance. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Compassion, Respect & Understanding Prearranged & Prepaid Funerals available. 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Chesters, ALP, 16 Myers Street, Bendigo Authorised by M Edwards, 16 Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat Funded from Parliamentary Budget Friday, June 4, 2021 • TARRANGOWER TIMES 1 Community Diary If you have a community event that you would like publicised in this Community Diary, please email: [email protected] or send details to us at PO Box 18 Maldon 3463, or drop a note into the letterbox in the office door to have 2021 it listed. This is a free community service. It is a good idea to advertise closer to the event. EVERY DAY EXCEPT MONDAY FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH EVERY FRIDAY LIONS CLUB OP SHOP 10am to 2pm. Enq: Jenny 0407 158 833. CRYPTIC CROSSWORD MORNINGS from 10am MNC Community garden. ATHENAEUM LIBRARY High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Enqs Suzette Phillips FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH 0429 776 893. CHAIR YOGA CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET, 9am to 1pm at the IGA carpark in THE MALDON GARDEN, FLORAL ART AND CRAFT CLUB, 2pm. Enqs: 11am – 12 noon at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Forest Street. Enq: www.castlemainefarmersmarket.org or 0490 366 243. Carmel 0417 014 763 or Robyn 0418 544 966. COMMUNITY PANTRY Delicious home-delivered meals. Order EVERY SUNDAY THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH [email protected] or phone 0472 537 866. COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE. Book the day prior for your door-to- MALDON MUSEUM, Shire Gardens, 11.30am - 2pm. Admission $2.50 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD MORNINGS from 10am MNC Community garden. door service. Trips within and to Maldon & Castlemaine in the morning, adults, children free. THE MALDON GARDEN, FLORAL ART AND CRAFT CLUB, 2pm. Enqs: fortnightly trips to Maryborough and Kangaroo Flat. Phone 5475 2093. $3 EVERY SUNDAY FORTNIGHT Carmel 0417 014 763 or Robyn 0418 544 966. one way, $5 return. More info: www.maldonnc.org.au/community-bus. MALDON PÉTANQUE CLUB games every second Sunday at St. Brigid’s at EVERY TUESDAY MALDON MUSEUM HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE 10am - 1pm. 1.30 for a 2pm start. 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Listen on the TuneIn Radio App- MAINfm 94.9, or on your computer MALDON MARKET: Hand Made, Home Grown, 9am – 1.30pm. Bill COMMUNITY PANTRY Delicious home-delivered meals. Order info@ http:// mainfm.net, OR SMS during the program on 0488 863 186. Please Woodfull Recreation Reserve. maldonnc.org.au or 5475 2093. SIGN Your SMS. LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH MALDON BOWLING CLUB, at 10am, as long as COVID restrictions allow. SOCIAL GOLF – 8.30am – 9 holes, free for members or $10 green fees. CASTLEMAINE REPAIR CAFE, 10am - 1pm at Castlemaine Community MALDON BRISK WALKING GROUP, 7.30am meet at Maldon Neighbour- Enq: [email protected] or Gay Reid 0413 013 766. House ,30 Templeton St. Enter from back door. Bring along broken hood Centre. SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH electrical, general sewing repairs and maybe a cuppa and weekend paper MALDON SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS 1.30pm-3.30pm, Maldon Community MALDON RSL SUB-BRANCH Monthly meeting in the Maldon RSL in case you have to wait a while. No kitchen because of COVID. Gold coin Centre. Cost $10 subscription to Maldon Seniors, $2 donation on the day. Hall behind the Athenaeum Library at 3pm. All Service and ex Service donation. Learn to repair. Enq. Anne 0425 859 662. members are welcome to attend. No meeting in January. EVERY MONDAY MALDON CROQUET CLUB 9.30am. New members welcome. Enq. Ray LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE Austin 0448 338 251. , Maldon Neighbourhood Centre MAREE EDWARDS LISTENING POSTS are postponed until further notice. YOGA AND RELAXATION 9.30am-2.30pm. Enq. 5475 2093 or [email protected]. , Maldon Neighbourhood Centre Hall. Evenings My office is still available for assistance, please contact us on 5410 2444 or ATHENAEUM LIBRARY High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Suzette Phillips 0429 6-7.30pm. Come and try, first class free. Enq: Andrea 0427 772 878. [email protected]. 776 893. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH EVERY SATURDAY MALDON BRIDGE CLUB at the Maldon Hotel, 1.15pm - 4.30pm. New NUGGETTY LAND PROTECTION GROUP meeting. For further info contact ATHENAEUM LIBRARY High Street, Maldon. 9.30am - noon. Enqs Suzette players welcome including solo players. Enq: Danny Murphy 0430 733 782. Christine Fitzgerald – [email protected] – 0419 347 408. Phillips 0429 776 893. MALDON WALKING GROUP, starting at 9.30am for a gentle walk. Start at EVERY WEDNESDAY MALDON MEN’S SHED From 9am to 12pm at rear of Vintage Machinery Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. No booking required. Cancelled if heavy ATHENAEUM LIBRARY Museum (accessed from Phoenix Street). All welcome. Contact Barry rain or a Code Red Day. Enq: 5479 1000. High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Enqs Suzette Phillips 0429 776 893. Murfett 0403 352 753. (Note: Closed on days of Total Fire Ban or over 38°). SOCIAL GOLF – 8.30am – 9 holes, free for members or $10 green fees. CANASTA MALDON CROQUET CLUB 9.30am. New members welcome. Enq. Ray Enq: [email protected] or Gay Reid 0413 013 766. for seniors 10am at Maldon Community Centre. Beginners welcome. Enquiries: Lyn 0409 566 551. Austin 0448 338 251. COMMUNITY LUNCH, 12 noon, Maldon Community Centre. Delicious THURSDAY 17 JUNE Tarrangower Times two-course lunch. Every Wed. during school terms. All welcome. $5. Enq: MALDON GOLDEN MOVIES presents: As it is in Heaven, 7.15pm for a 7.30 5475 2093. start, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, corner of Church and Edwards Sts. Your Paper, Your Stories, Your News! EASY STEPS TO FITNESS AEROBICS, 9am - 10am Maldon Neighbourhood Bring your smart phone to use the QR Code on the door. Enquiries: 5475 Centre, beginners welcome. Starts 5 May. $10 concession, $15 full. Enq: 2093 or www.maldonnc.org.au. Est 1858 Sean 0419 210 043. SATURDAY 17 JULY - POSTPONED $YDLODEOHIURP0DOGRQ1HZVDJHQF\&DVWOHPDLQH1HZVDJHQF\ MALDON MEN’S SHED , 10am to 4pm at rear of Vintage Machinery MALDON GARDEN CLUB EVENT POSTPONED welcomes you to a pres- 1HZVWHDG&RXQWU\6WRUHDQG%DULQJKXS*HQHUDO6WRUH Museum (accessed from Phoenix Street). All welcome. Contact Barry entation by Penny Woodward at 1pm-4pm Maldon Community Centre. +LJK6WUHHW 32%R[ 0DOGRQ9LF Murfett 0403 352 753. (Note: Closed on days of Total Fire Ban or over 38°). Tickets $35 incl. 3 raffle tickets and afternoon tea. Enq: Carmel 0417 014 7HO MALDON MUSEUM, Shire Gardens, 11.30am - 2pm. Admission $2.50 763 or [email protected]. (PDLOHGLWRU#WDUUDQJRZHUWLPHVFRPDX adults, children free. ZZZWDUUDQJRZHUWLPHVFRPDX HATHA YOGA WITH WENDY 5 – 6.30pm at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. ZZZIDFHERRNFRP7DUUDQJRZHU7LPHV YOUNG AT HEART PLAYGROUP, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre ZZZLQVWDJUDPFRPWDUUDQJRZHUBWLPHV 10-11.30am. Enq. 5475 2093 or [email protected].