Hosted by Castlemaine Society Inc. (CASSOC)

Local historian, teacher and author Ken McKimmie will present a public lecture on early Castlemaine township history at the Northern Arts Hotel on Friday November 28, 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. First session on Friday November 21st is SOLD OUT.

Ken McKimmie is an expert of early Mount Alexander township history, and his historical photographs of Castlemaine are regularly featured in the Castlemaine Mail’s ‘Let’s take a look back’ column. Ken is the author of ‘Chewton Then and Now’.

In this lecture a vast trove of early photographs and images are expertly interpreted to demonstrate the development of Castlemaine from the Goldrush through to today. Most photographs will be unknown to the audience. A Q&A session will follow the lecture.

This is a rare opportunity not to be missed!

This lecture was delivered at ‘The Alchemy of Gold’ May 2025 conference to great acclaim, and the Castlemaine Society Inc (CASSOC), is delighted to host a repeat for the public.

All are welcome. Please register for this free event as spaces are limited. A light supper will be provided, with drinks at bar prices. Gold coin donations welcomed.

CASSOC – ‘Conserving the Character of Castlemaine’

To find out more about CASSOC visit the website https://castlemainesociety.org.au