same report noted that the goldfield's population had already grown to 18,000, though only about 1000 had taken out mining licences.

In February 1854 the Victorian government arranged for the settlement to become a town, which was named Maldon. The post office had opened on 14 March 1854. The town's street plan is irregular and unlike more orderly subdivisions which relied on a gridiron pattern.

A market hall made of brick was erected in 1859 at a cost £1,250. It continued to serve as

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