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Introducing Maryborough
In 1854 gold was discovered around here at White Hills and Four Mile Flat. A police camp at the diggings was named Maryborough, and at the height of the gold rush the population was over 40, 000. Today the town has some fine buildings and a few sights.
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The Maryborough visitor information centre (1800 356 511, 5460 4511; www.centralgoldfields.com.au; cnr Alma & Nolan Sts; ) has loads of helpful maps and friendly staff.
The magnificent 1892 Maryborough Railway Station (Burns St; Wed-Mon) was described by Mark Twain as ‘a train station with a town attached’. It now houses an antiques emporium, gallery and café. Worsley Cottage (5461 2800; 3 Palmerston St; 10am-noon Tue & Thu, 2-5pm Sun) is the historical society museum.
Last updated: Sep 23, 2008
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