Melton in Victoria is named after Melton Mowbray, a town in the English Midlands. Melton Mowbray was well known as a great place for hunting, which is how our Melton got its name. The open paddocks, bush and scrub would have reminded the early settlers of “the old country”.

But the old Melton, the English one, is also famous for two kinds of foods. Tell me what the foods are and win a tasty prize. You have until 6pm this Friday ((19th October) to reply to the comments below and win. Names drawn at random. Be quick!

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