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June – July 1976
Back in Melbourne we were organising and enquiring about equipment and housing. We had bought a chain saw and small generator and were looking at tractors. Our first choice was the Bohlens HT20, but we decided that this type of tractor would not have enough power for us. After looking at several 20-25 horsepower tractors, … Continue reading »
Welcome
Welcome to the blog about Malemijo – an experiment in self-sufficiency that started in East Gippsland in Victoria, Australia in 1976. Mario, Lesley, Miriam and Joe Zolin transplanted themselves from suburban Melbourne and took up homesteading on 32 acres (12 Ha) of land bordering State Forest. It was an ‘all or nothing’ move. Mario and Lesley sold the house in Melbourne, took the kids out of school, left their jobs… a complete fresh start, aiming at self-determination and attempting to practise what people in this century are calling sustainable living.
This blog replicates the journal kept by Lesley Zolin, and is transcribed by Miriam Zolin.
If you’re reading this and want to know more, feel free to contact Miriam using the details at miriamzolin.com.
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