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14 June, 2026
100 YEARS AGO: Jeffcott advances and the gun
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
100 Years Ago
June 9 - 12, 1926
Jeffcott Advances: The fine new public hall at Jeffcott was opened by a concert and dance. Cr J. S. Brennan, chairman, was ably assisted by a committee composed of Cr M.J. Hogan, Messrs P. Meyers, V. Dunstan, J. Donnellan, H. Clements and J. Mulquiny, and the secretary and treasurer, Mr Chas Tonkin. Much favorable comment was expressed by those present regarding the fine appearance of the hall, which reflects great credit on the contractor, Mr J. H. McConnell, Charlton. A musical programme was well recived by a large audience.
The Gun: In ideal weather the St Arnaud Gun Club held a successful shoot on their grounds, Stuart Mill Road.
Quite a number took part, including a number from Charlton. Results: Pigeon Pool – divided by I.A. O’Donnell, A.J. White. No. 1 to No. 8 sweeps divided by I.A. O’Donnell and he won No. 9 and No. 10 sweeps. J. Lazarus divided four sweeps.
Higher Elementary School Ex-Students’ Ball: The annual ball held at the Victoria Hall was, as well as a most sociable function, a brilliant success. Over 60 couples were present on the floor. The secretarial duties were in the capable hands of Miss Elsie Wood.
A pleasing feature of the gathering was the charming frocks worn by the ladies.
The supper tables were tastefully decorated with Iceland poppies and smilax, and the large and varied assortment of delicacies thereon reflected great credit on those associated with the function. Mr C. O. Williams and Mr Gordon Kirk acted as doorkeepers.
Golf Links: For some time past work to improve the Charlton links has been going on.
The fairways have been cleared of all debris, and the greens brought up to golfing pitch, and it is no idle boast to say that we possess a golf course second to none in Australia for natural beauty and lay-out.
A good deal of money has been exended in the way of a club house, conveniences, and the like, and now new bunkers have been placed across the fairway on some of the holes, the wire netting traps guarding some of the greens have been earthed up for a couple of feet.
Orange Blossoms: A quiet wedding was celebrated at St Joseph’s Church when Miss Bessie Ryan was married to Henry Joseph Sait.
The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr E. Ryan, was attired in a becoming bois-de-rose rep costume, with hat to match. She was assisted by her sister, Miss K. Ryan.
The bridegroom was assisted by his brother, Mr R. J. Sait. After the ceremony the wedding party was entertained at the Telegraph Hotel.
The future home of Mr and Mrs H. Sait will be at “Palais Green,” Woosang.
Top Dressing Wheat: The superintendent of Agriculture advised farmers in cases where their usual supplies of superphospate did not come to hand in time to top dress their crop, if they possessed a small quantity when sowing they should then use a light dressing, and later on, add to the amount so that the crop got its usual allowance.
If there was none on hand rather than delay sowing beyond the period considered safe they should sow without super, and as soon as their orders arrived apply the usual amount.
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