Often on Left After Breakfast the Bagman talks of Talbot, Brigadoon of the North. What, where is Talbot ?
Talbot is 159 ks NW of Melbourne not far from Maryborough.
It’s an old gold mining town, with gold found nearby in 1854. By the late 1850s it had a population of 15,000 people, it is now around 300.
The town has retained much of its beautifull heritage appearance, with many lovely old buildings and sites. The Post Office is the oldest functioning Post Office in Victoria. The majestic Court House hotel has been open since 1860, and still serves a cold, frothy beer.
There is much to see in this lovely litle town. The best way to do so is on foot, and by grabbing a walking map from the local Visitor Information Cente, off you go and see some living history.
So do yourselves a favour, and visit Talbot, the brigadoon of the North.
I will visit soon