The first settlers or squatters arrived in 1837 to establish vast sheep runs after Major Mitchell passed the region in 1836. Major Thomas Mitchell was an explorer of south-eastern Australia and was born in Scotland.
Castlemaine is also know for it's Gold in the past.
Gold was discovered in 1851 around the area by Christopher T Peters, a shepherd and hut-keeper. After the gold the town/city became known for it's breweries, iron foundries and a woolen mill along with a few other industries...Thanks Wikipedia.
The city is not that far from Melbourne, Victoria as in about 120 km.
We called into Castlemaine for a short visit on our way home and did a stroll up the street.
The Town Hall.
Once a Hotel/Pub now a Restaurant I believe.
I am not sure what this building is used for, apart from bike hire and art.
The Warm Memorial and the RSL. Return Serviceman League.
Need a coat of paint.
The buildings in the photos are gorgerous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth..
Deletecool building
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Deletei love the old buildings in our country towns and your photos are great. makes me want to visit. i love the bike hire building. lots of industry in the old days.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely F. I thought it was out of character to have a bike hire from that building:) looks a bit weird to me :)
DeleteThese small towns have the nicest old buildings. Some would look great with a bit of TLC. At least they haven't been bulldozed like in the big cities.
ReplyDeleteYes they do Diane. Lots of them need TLC..
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