Malmsbury Mail Spring 2024

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SPRING 2024

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WHAT'S ON MALMSBURY FARMERS' AND ARTISTS' MARKET EVERY THIRD SUNDAY 9AM 20 OCT / 17 NOV / 15 DEC

JUMP AND JIVE AT THE TOWN HALL 7PM SATURDAY 26 OCT TICKETS ONLINE $25

FLEA MARKET AT THE TOWN HALL 9AM – 2PM SUNDAY 3 NOV & 8 DEC

Malmsbury Mail acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung, and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and these waterways. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

MEET A LOCAL

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BELINDA SALTMARSH-KRAM ANSWERS THE QUESTION, WHY MALMSBURY?

“We moved to Malmsbury 25 years ago as we loved the village vibe, divine Botanic gardens, the quirkiness of the geese and the many wonderful people making Malmsbury their home. Nature, community, great places to eat, walk and breathe fresh air – who wouldn’t live here!”

Pictured with Belinda are Siglinde (Sigi) and Brunnhilde (Brunni), Miniature German Schnauzers, named after Wagner’s female leads in the Ring cycle.

READING RECONCILIATION

BY WAHIBE MOUSSA The Macedon Ranges Reconciliation Reading Group, an initiative between the Macedon Ranges Truth & Reconciliation Group (MRT&RG) and Kyneton Library, is a pro-active community group that meets at Kyneton Library where local people have a chance to widen their knowledge and share ideas about Truth and Reconciliation.

questions. It’s more respectful to sit back, wait for things to evolve. It’s like the river in Rivertime, and the way it flows, taking its own time and making its own course. People didn’t alter its course, they flowed with it.

If you’re interested in getting involved, dates and themes for future meetups will be finalised soon.

Look for our updates on the library and on the MRT&RG Social Media.

Ally-ship has become a bit of a buzzword among Reconciliation Activist circles. But what do we mean when we talk about being ‘good allies’?

Our hearts are in the right place, but do we bring our ears and minds to the conversation?

Ever since I joined the Friends of Nalderan for Reflection Conversations in Castlemaine, the thought has been fermenting: how do I practice good ally-ship? We explored these questions through Trace Balla’s wonderful graphic stories for kids: Rivertime, Rockhopping, Landing With Wings and Leaf-Light. When I read these books, I thought I saw a map of the writer’s journey from a well-intentioned observer, who had her own deep connection to the natural world, to a writer working with Djaara Mob to write deeply inclusive stories of belonging and connection to Country. I think probably the biggest takeaway was the importance of respectful relationships.

We might have all the best of intentions, but it might not be the right time to ask all our

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SUSTAINABLE MALMSBURY

BY EVE ARCHBOLD AND POLLY CHRISTIE Sustainable Malmsbury hosts three winter Crafternoons at the Malmsbury Town Hall – one in June, July and August (for 2024, the last session crept over to the 1st of Sept). It’s a chance for local makers and menders to gather, connect and share skills together. Each year the attendance of these sessions has been building. This year, we hosted a weaving circle with local teachers Deita and Sybil teaching us the art of coil basketry.

2024 was our fourth year of running these sessions – keep an eye out on our Facebook page, or watch the window of the Malmsbury Bakery for our flyer for next year’s Crafternoons.

Do you want lower energy bills? We have some factsheets at mrsg.org.au/sustainablemalmsbury and we love to talk energy efficiency at our stall at the Malmsbury Farmers’ Market.

There are also upcoming local workshops covering energy efficiency, rooftop solar and home batteries. Details at mrsg.org.au/events If you are interested in exploring options for a community battery in Malmsbury, we are keen to get a working group together. Please email us at sustainable-malmsbury@mrsg.org.au

COUNT YOUR GOSLINGS Malmbury’s unofficial tradition of ‘counting goslings’ is underway – a reminder to slow down on the roads when you spot them.

Photo courtesy of Lisa Brophy.

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LOCAL BODY CARE FOR EVERY BODY The latest addition to the village are local purveyors, Drummond Body Care. Previously in Castlemaine, the 35-year-old company has relocated closer to home in the space next to the Malmsbury Bakery (formerly The Provincial Table).

Inside, you’ll discover a comprehensive collection, as enjoyable on the skin as it is on the nose. The abundantly-stocked shelves feature all natural crafted soaps along with full facial and body ranges including those for specific skin types such as rosacea or oversensitivity. Healing properties extend to products designed specifically to help with psoriasis, eczema, pain relief, bruising or scarring.

Drummond Body Care owner Jen explained, “The products are all natural, environmentally friendly and contain no petrochemicals.

We stock natural lotions, soaps, bathing and hair products, with the majority of these made onsite.” She added, “We also have a large gift range, including candles, and can make specific gifts to suit your needs.”

Drummond Body Care is at 77a Mollison Street and is open Thurs and Fri, 10am–3pm, Sat and Sun 10am–2pm. Reach them on 03 5423 2445 or online at drummondbodycare.com.au

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BILL BATES WINS CFA COMMUNITY AWARD Congratulations to Bill ‘Billy’ Bates, the deserving recipient of the 2024 Malmsbury CFA Community Service Award, awarded in recognition of his 43 year volunteering in the community.

Back in 1981, Billy joined the Malmsbury CFA, serving for 11 years. During this time, he also volunteered for numerous other community groups, such as the Malmsbury Advance Association, Malmsbury Historical Society, Malmsbury Anglican Club, Freemasons, R.S.L, National Services Association, Vietnam Veterans Association, Light Horse Monument Committee and Vic Roads Bypass consultation committee.

Billy Bates with daughter, Isabella Bates.

Billy has recently decided to step back from a lot of his volunteer groups for personal reasons and to spend more time with family. However, in saying that, it’s worth noting that his legacy will be carried on by his daughter Isabella, who has already in the last couple of years demonstrated great aspirations to follow in her father’s footsteps as a selfless community volunteer. As they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

In more recent times, Billy’s volunteering is mostly associated with his dedication to organising, contributing and participating at the Malmsbury Anzac Day Service, which 21 years ago, had become a non event. With the support of a few locals and one enterprising cat, Billy passionately reinstated the Malmsbury Anzac Day The Malmsbury CFA Community Service Award Service at the Malmsbury Town Hall. Today, this night was held on Saturday 17th August at the annual event maintains a strong, engaging and supportive presence within the local community. Malmsbury Pub.

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REPRESENTING MALMSBURY AT THE PARIS OLYMPICS MALMSBURY’S RESIDENT CHIROPRACTOR, DR. LISA DON WAS AT THE PARIS OLYMPICS TO SUPPORT BALLARAT HIGH JUMPER, YUAL REATH.

Monday 5 August Arrived in Paris to a message from the coach worried about Yual’s state of mind – a mental block was stopping him from jumping.

My accommodation, which was a private apartment, had no reception and nowhere to leave my bag. I must have looked completely lost as the French woman, who owned the downstairs restaurant, offered to help. She agreed to look after my bag so I could find a place to treat Yual.

I sat on the corner listening to the stadium crowd, people watching and enjoying the magnificent weather. It felt like I was part of a movie – it felt so right being there.

Tuesday 6 August I met Yual and we found a park bench to do a treatment as an intrigued policeman looked on.

Yual was in total fear mode and thought he couldn’t jump. We calmed that down with lots of Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) and cleaned up dysafferentation (joint disfunction) in his body.

An Uber took us to the track the athletes use in preparation for their event. Yual jumped 2.15m and was thrilled. At lunch, we met two English ladies, one a gold medallist from 1972.

Back at the apartment, I tried watching the Olympics on TV while listening to the crowd from the stadium but alas, it was all in French. I treated Yual by the river again, we concentrated on getting him used to the noise of the crowd.

Feels like he is ready – tomorrow is the big day.

Wednesday 7 August – Competition Day Up at 5am, couldn’t sleep. Gates opened at 8.30.

I had an amazing seat on the rail, one level up next to Brandon Starc’s wife (high jump) and Matt Denny’s wife (discus throw). Great to be with Aussies again.

The competition was the most nerve-racking thing I have ever lived through – being so close and not being able to help with anything.

Although Yual didn’t qualify for the final, I was just so proud of the way he conducted himself on the field. He did everything we talked about; didn’t let the other competitors get to him and did it his way. He was very disappointed and all the emotions of the last three weeks hit him at the same time. We had a chat about how this is step one in his career and there is so much more to look forward to. After the competition, I went home and rested. Post long haul flight cold, I needed time out.

Thursday 8 August I took Yual into central Paris for a sight seeing day post comp. Went up the Eiffel tower, walked along the river to the Louvre and stopped on the way to see the Olympic cauldron. Then, a taxi to the Arc de Triomphe. Had lunch at a restaurant...

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Saturday 10 August Met Yual in the morning and once again, adjusted him by the river. Another good treatment. He was tired out and went back to the village for a rest. Took the train to St Germain and found a beautiful Chalet with gardens built

by King Louis X IV, with stunning views of Paris and magnificent gardens to walk around.

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...near the Arc. Trained it back to St Denis. Big bath and bed for that night – actually got some sleep!

Friday 9 August Took a Paris river cruise and had a good look at Notre-Dame (still getting rebuilt after the fire, very sad). I walked around some of the ‘posh’ areas just taking in the atmosphere. A chat with Yual on the phone revealed he is now looking forward to the year ahead; world championships in Japan and aiming to break the Australian high jump record!

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Sunday 11 August My last day in Paris, I found a church to visit in St Denis burial place of the kings, so decided to go exploring. Came across a beautiful town square and was joined by Yual for lunch. We sat under magnificent oak trees and had a big talk about the future and his aims. We sat there for about three hours then explored the church. He had to head off and get ready for the closing ceremony and I had to head off to get to the airport to catch my flight home.

My Paris adventure was just perfect. The whole time I was there, I felt like I was in a movie. If I was worried something wouldn’t work and sat down and breathed, the universe supplied the right person to help me.

Yual is now looking forward to the World Championships, outdoor and indoor and is working at breaking the Australian record. There’s the Commonwealth games 2026 and Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. I am looking forward to being a part of that journey and helping him however I can.

To experience an Olympic-grade chiropractor, you can find Lisa’s practice at 82 Mollison Street Malmsbury but best to book ahead on 0448 512 593 or via lisa3446@bigpond.com

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ON THE GRAPEVINE

MAA TOWN MEETING

HARRIET CHURCHILL, ZIG ZAG RD, FRANCE

A special general meeting is scheduled for the Malmsbury Advance Association (MAA). All past and present members as well as the general public are invited, with members requesting the past Committee be transparent and open regarding the status of activity of the MAA bank accounts. Some background:

Here in Félines Minervois, it is hot and dry and save for a thrilling three-minute storm, has been sweltering for weeks.

The vines are stressed but being deep-rooted at around 50-70 years old, they know their business and are holding out for harvest just days away now. Somehow the grapes are looking great.

In the Macedon Ranges, it was birds that used every trick in the book to try and gobble our grapes just before harvest. Here, it is the sangliers, or wild boar.

One strategy that seems to be working is the 1990’s ghetto blaster Henry rotates around the vineyards. I suspect one day we will wake to it being nuzzled and smashed by an irate pig not into French radio.

But for now, it seems a happy way to discourage the sangliers from eating the 8 months of blood, sweat and tears we’ve put into the land (figuratively and literally). Here’s to a fruitful first harvest.

1928 is the earliest known record of the MAA MAA was registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria in 1984 and was cancelled in 2021 MAA own a considerable amount of valuable land in central Malmsbury.

Statement of MAA’s purpose 1. To foster a sense of community among the residents of Malmsbury and district.

2. To plan, implement and encourage local projects for the betterment of the physical, cultural and social environment of residents.

3. To raise, obtain, and receive funds and to further the aims of the association.

4. To hold and manage all lands, monies, securities and other property, real and personal, belonging to the Association.

The meeting will be held on on 4pm Sunday 17 November 2024 at the Malmsbury Town Hall.

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TRY A WORLD-CLASS BEAUTY TREATMENT Malmsbury locals have a unique opportunity to experience world-class beauty treatments from Iryna, affectionately known as the ‘Queen of Ukrainian Beauty’.

Before setting up her business, Iryna was one of more than eight million Ukrainians forced to flee their homes due to the Russian invasion. Leaving behind a successful beauty business in Kiev, Iryna sought refuge in Australia, bringing her extensive Calling beauty and allied health professional expertise in beauty therapy, dermal injections, cosmetology, and holistic facial treatments.

Beauty and allied health professionals are invited to share Iryna’s space. The facility, fully licensed Special Offer: Buy 2 treatments, get 1 free by the local council, is equipped to host massage, For a limited time, buy 2 treatments and get 1 beauty, hairdressing, and allied health services— free across all beauty treatments. This offer is everything except a tattoo parlour we’re told. available exclusively to Malmsbury residents and is a perfect opportunity to treat yourself or share Whether you're looking for a permanent day with friends. Whether you choose 3 treatments each week or just need a space for casual for yourself or gift one or two to friends or clients, sessions, this is a perfect opportunity to expand this is a great way to experience Iryna's your services in a welcoming and supportive exceptional skills. environment. The space also includes signage opportunities to help promote your business.

To take advantage of this offer, call or text Iryna at 0411 574 626 today. Queen of Ukranian Beauty For more details on space rental and to discuss availability, please contact Linda at 0417 861 066. is located at 69B Mollison Street, Malmsbury.

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MALMSBURY GOLD IS A-BUZZ WITH SPRING If you’re a regular at the Malmsbury Market, you’ll be familiar with local beekeeper Ross Cornell, who has sold honey under his label ‘Malmsbury Gold’ since the first market opened in 2019.

Ross keeps five hives at his home in Malmsbury and about thirty in Taradale, and is always happy to help local aspiring bee keepers. “The trick to keeping bees,” he says, ‘is not to be too greedy.

Because in the harsh winter they’ve got to have their food. And they gorge on honey.”

With the harshest of winter now over, the bees have finished gorging, and their job of clustering round the Queen and her sisters to survive the cold is over. Dedicated workers now head out to our parks and gardens, which inevitably brings us to the subject of swarms.

“In the warmer weather, the queen is stimulated to lay eggs – the numbers expand so much, the bees can’t smell her pheromones.” Desperate to seek a new monarch, “They focus on a freshly laid egg and feed it royal jelly. Then suddenly they realise they have two queens.”

At this point the old queen usually leaves with some of the hive attached, creating a swarm of

devoted subjects trying to find a new home.

They’ll land on anything… a letter box, inside a rubbish bin. And they then send out scouts.”

Ross also removes unwanted hives as a community service, free of charge, for locals stuck with uninvited swarms.

Malmsbury Gold Honeys are as varied as wine, with their own unique tastes and colours. These include blackberry, yellowbox and red stringy bark, with colours ranging from soft mustard yellow and golden amber, through to a rich scrumpy orange.

Local honeys are also known to be particularly beneficial for those with allergies, which of Photos: Maree Jameson course are more frequent now that spring is here. Next time you’re at the markets, say hi to Ross and grab a jar of his famous honey.

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BOOK REVIEW

up to Trump once more, a position they maintain to this day.

BY SHANE KENNEDY

Finally, I’ve just finished reading Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice – a wonderful rock music memoir by the inestimable Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention, a supremely talented English Folk Rock group in the late 1960s into the 70s, with Thompson commonly rated as among the greatest guitarists in the world, accompanied by the tragic and fragile singer Sandy Denny. I rate the triumvirate of the best female popular singers over the past fifty years as Aretha Franklin, Judith Durham and Sandy Denny, with Renée Geyer a close fourth (if anyone is wondering where Kylie Minogue lies, she’s fifteen thousand and fifty-sixth).

I'm currently reading three books, the first two being Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope (who knew the scheming involved in nineteenth century England church politics could be so much fun?) and The Dog of the South by Charles Portis (author of True Grit, later filmed), not really my cup of tea, although I'm in a tiny minority: he is lionised in the USA. In short, I'm loving Trollope, he’s a worthy rival to Dickens. Portis not so much.

The third book is The Men Who Killed the News

by Eric Beecher, an expose on the media barons of the United States, London and Australia. It focuses in particular on the behaviour and ethics of the Murdoch press. It won't surprise that Beecher, a very talented journalist who walked away from the company years ago, finds it severely compromised in both respects. Fox News in America is particularly disingenuous when it comes to Donald Trump. When they called the election for Biden on the same day it was held, Trump was furious and had nothing more to do with Fox, which in turn suffered enormously with its popularity plummeting having lost the MAGA followers. Fox promptly stopped ridiculing and furiously began buttering

Having made some of the greatest albums of all time, Thompson continues his form in the written word. He comes across as brilliant, kind and self effacing – but boy can he turn a phrase. At the end of the book we find him surveying his life as it were, from the viewpoint of an old codger from a park bench. It finishes thus (and I would pay the price of the book just for this): “The attic is empty now, it was time to throw out some old junk, but in doing so it brought up a lot of memories, fond, tragic, regretful, and loving. The arrow is arcing back again towards earth now, and catching a glint of gold from the setting sun.”

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MALMSBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL UPDATE

BY TRAVIS POOL, PRINCIPAL. It has been a jam-packed term so far at Malmsbury Primary School. This term has brought us Science Week, Book Week, the Olympics, Athletics Events, Inquiry Excursions, State School Spectacular Rehearsals, Sovereign Hill Camp, Musical Performances, Smile Squad, Mini Olympics, Parent Teacher Interviews, Netball Clinics and dress up days.

Melbourne Town Hall for rehearsals, and they are all very much looking forward to the matinee and evening shows on Saturday September 14th.

Our students absolutely loved Book Week. Over the week, students took part in a range of reading activities, culminating in the Dress-up Parade and community reading session on Friday morning. It was wonderful to see many families in the school joining in the fun.

Our students have also been studying the way we use our local and natural resources as part of their inquiry learning unit. Students have been looking at how the indigenous people used and conserved the resources in the area, how we share our local area and resources with others, looking at how native fauna use our environment and how we as humans can care for the land to support the native wildlife. This all culminated in the students completing a community style sharing of resources activity at the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens.

This term, we have also had our group of students participating in the State Schools Spectacular as part of the Mass Choir. Our students participate every two years. This term, the students have been travelling to the

It has been a fantastic term of learning at Malmsbury PS and we are looking forward to what term four will bring us. If you would like a tour of the school or to know more about us, please don’t hesitate to make contact.

THUMBS UP:

THUMBS DOWN:

Voting in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Election. Don’t forget to submit your ballot by mail.

Driving fast during gosling season.

Please slow down on the roads to keep our fluffiest residents alive.

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POLICE REPORT

BY DAVID YOUNG, LEADING SENIOR CONSTABLE MALMSBURY POLICE STATION (03) 54 232 382

Over the last couple of months, we seem to have been visited by thieves taking an interest in vehicles. They have also been spotted in Kyneton. Please remember to lock your car when not using it and have yours keys inside and out of sight. This will make them target somewhere else.

There were three family violence incidents reported, with one Intervention Order being issued and assault charges pending in this matter.

In early August, around the Bennett Street area, six cars were entered and items taken overnight.

An outdoor setting was stolen from an address in Brodie Street.

Number plates were stolen from a vehicle parked at the railway station. (You can get anti theft screws from Bunnings. Kyneton Lions will fit screws for a gold coin donation, advertised in the local papers).

For those wishing for more information about what the Police are doing in your area, you can visit our Facebook page – Eyewatch Macedon Ranges Police Service Area.

If you see a person or car that doesn’t quite fit, please take the details down, either description or registration number and ring 000 for Police to attend. What you see may be the piece of the puzzle required to solve a crime and prevent more continuing. Any other information, you can ring me at the station OR Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

With winter just about over and spring weather upon us, it’s time to check out the condition of your vehicle to make it safe. Three suspended drivers have been detected travelling through Malmsbury along with four speeders detected around town in the last two months, mainly in the school zone. Remember, it’s 40 from Brodie Street until Ellesmere Place. Please drive to the conditions and stay safe out there.

FEEDBACK SOUGHT FROM ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MACEDON RANGES The Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group (MRT&RG) is seeking feedback from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people on their draft Strategic Plan.

MRT&RG was formed in 2023 following community roundtables hosted by MRSC. It’s made up of local residents who aim to promote deeper understanding, respect and justice for and with First Nations Peoples in the Macedon Ranges Shire.

A draft Strategic Plan has been developed, informed by the aspirations and priorities of Dja

Dja Wurrung, Taungurung & Wurundjeri Traditional Owner organisations, on whose lands we live.

If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person living in the Macedon Ranges, we would love to hear from you and invite any involvement you’d like to have with the group.

We will provide a gift card as a token of appreciation for your feedback. Please contact Aran Martin, President and Mischa Herman, Secretary at reconciliation@mrtrg.com.au or phone 0412 146 419.

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MALMSBURY CFA RECEIVES TINY TOWN FUNDING Malmsbury Fire Brigade will receive $29,104 for the installation of a community and visitor information screen at Malmsbury. The screen will allow the Malmsbury CFA to display both CFA and community related messages, especially in the case of power outages when information isn’t easy to come by.

The funding is the result of the Allan Labor Government backing more community-led projects in Macedon’s tiny towns, with more than 200 new initiatives set to make our smallest communities even better places to live, work, stay and play.

A total of 13 new projects in Macedon are being delivered through the first round of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas said, "The Tiny Towns Fund empowers small communities to thrive, ensuring projects that locals are passionate about can become a reality."

Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney added, “We’re helping our tiniest towns reach their full potential with so many community-driven projects that will upgrade local facilities and encourage more visitors to Victoria’s vibrant regions.”

Malmsbury CFA’s incredible team.

YOUTH JUSTICE CENTRE UPDATE The Malmsbury Mail committee has made contact with a number of politicians including Jacinta Allen, Mary-Anne Thomas and Gayle Tierney (Minister for Skills and Regional Development). From these discussions: A land use study is being conducted to determine the future best use of the site.

Government departments (State and Federal) have 12 months to express an interest in the site.

First Nations people have expressed an interest in the site.

This is all we know so far, will keep you posted.

Drummond and Lauriston residents can collect the Malmsbury Mail from the Malmsbury Bakery or Malmsbury General Store. To receive it by email, contact malmsburymail@yahoo.com.au

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CONTACT

Landcare and District

First Thurday, 7.30pm, Lauriston Hall

John Walter: 5423 9383

St John’s Anglican Church

Sun, 8.45 am, Cnr Brodie/Cameron St

Rev. W. Landford: 0491 482 580

Friends of Malmsbury

First Wednesday, every 3 months

Paula Needham:

Gardens and Environs

March, June, September, December.

0448 401 212

Historical Society

Third Wednesday 7:30pm, Feb-Nov

Sue Walter:

Malmsbury Mechanics Institute.

5423 9383

Bookings: malmsburytownhall.com.au

Sue Love: 0408 336 352

Town Hall Committee

Email: mct3446@gmail.com

Malmsbury Cemetery Trust Malmsbury Community

For community related enquiries,

Engagement Group

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mceg@justice.vic.gov.au

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