Band rotunda – Maddingley Park

Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc.

The rotunda at Maddingley Park was donated by the family of George Dickie in 1906, designed by D.A. Little, and erected by local contractor, J.F Taylor.

From the Trustees report – Bacchus Marsh Express Saturday 10 March 1906 – MADDINGLEY PARK, BACCHUS MARSH.

“The family of the late Councillor George Dickies J.P., Chairman of the Board of Park Trustees from the day of its inception to the time of his death, have asked the Trustees to accept for the public a memorial band rotunda, to be erected on a suitable site in the grounds. This structure, which the plans disclose to be an erection of more than ordinary stability, and also of elegant design, will not only supply a long-felt want, but will, by its ornamental character, be a pleasing addition to the Park grounds. In thus from time to time accepting trusts of this nature on behalf of the community the Trustees are sensible of the responsibility involved”.

Reported to us last week – May 2023 – “Over the past months the Rose Carers of Maddingley Park have noticed continual damage to the fret work, the hand rails and the seats in the rotunda. We have notified Moorabool Shire Council – Parks and Environment who has passed the information onto the Assets Department”.

Let’s hope it is fixed soon.