Maldon in Mount Alexander Shire, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Maldon Athenaeum Library 1863

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, November 27, 2005

1. Maldon Athenaeum Library 1863 Marker

Inscription. The Mechanics’ Institute movement began in British urban industrial centres in the early 1800s. A “mechanic” was a person applying skills and technology. During the 19th century, most towns in Victoria established a Mechanics’ Institute or Athenaeum with a library and meeting hall. Common objects were the "spread of useful knowledge” and provision for “rational recreation” in the community.

This plaque, No. 1 in the MIV series, was unveiled on 21 April 2003 during celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Maldon.

Erected 2003 by Mechanic’s Institute of Victoria Inc. (MIV). (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 2003.

Location. 36° 59.744′ S, 144° 4.064′ E. Marker is in Maldon, Victoria, in Mount Alexander Shire. It is on High Street (County Route C282) close to Francis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 97 High Street, Maldon VIC 3463, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

in Australasia,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in South Pacific,

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the Pacific Rim,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 19 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Porcupine Flat Dredge (approx. 2.8 kilometers away); Guildford Honor Row (approx. 18.9 kilometers away); The Big Tree (approx. 19.1 kilometers away).

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, November 27, 2005

2. Maldon Athenaeum Library 1863 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on January 2, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.