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20 June, 2026
Charlton 100 Years Ago: 50 pound rewards and a work of art
What was making news in Charlton in June, 1926.
100 Years Ago
June 19 - 23, 1926
Noske’s New Mill: Construction work on the new mill is proceeding rapidly and the building is now beginning to take shape.
Quite a large number of men are employed, each man an expert at his particular branch of concrete construction. It is yet far too early for Charlton people to realize the magnitude of the undertaking.
When completed we can greet our visitors not with “Have you seen our labor?” but, “Have you seen our New Mill?”
A Work of Art: Mr Rod Price, of Donald, has completed an elaborate high altar of fine carving and fretwork, which has been executed by hand, and was transported to the Wooroonooke Church, where it was finally placed in position by Mr Price and where its general quality and beauty of construction have won great admiration. The whole structure is of Gothic design, the supporting frame being of oak, and is 14 feet high by 7 feet 6 inches in width.
Reward of £50: Mr John C. Smith, of Spring Park, Dooboobetic, offers a reward of £50 for information leading to the conviction of the person who is stealing his fat wethers from his river paddock and paddock adjoining.
Obituary: On the 6th June there passed away one of the early residents of the district in the person of Mr Lawrence Shannahan. The late Mr Shannahan came to Charlton from the Ballarat district, where he carried on the business of bullock driver, then a very necessary means of transport from Melbourne to the diggings. Deceased was born at Merri Creek, Melbourne, and was 82 years of age. In 1876 he married Miss Annie Currie, of Maldon, the ceremony taking place in the first Catholic Church in Charlton. Besides the widow, eleven children mourn the loss of a devoted parent.
Trotting Club: The annual meeting was held at the Globe Hotel. Correspondence: From the Railway Department, referring to special train returns, showing the number of passengers and horses carried. A loss of £8/14/11 was incurred. The secretary presented a balance-sheet showing a credit balance of £4/17/6. The next meetings will be on October 19 and 21.
The stakes for the first day will be £80 and £250 for the second day. Members’ tickets will be 21/- for the two days, admitting two. Ladies free to the grandstand. It was decided to run a special train from Bendigo on October 19.
Glenloth Activities: Great improvements have been effected. Mr Walsh, who has recently acquired the Glenloth Hotel, has, at considerable expense, improved the appearance of the premises. A new fence has been erected in front of the Memorial Hall. A Progress Association has been formed, Mr Walsh being elected president and Mr M.L. Philip secretary. At a meeting the matter of having the
Railway Office connected with the local telephone exchange was discussed. It was also decided to bring before the Council the bad state of various portions of the roads.
Wychitella: A very successful ball was held to obtain funds to effect improvements to the local hall. Dancing was indulged in until the early hours by the large gathering present.
The hall was beautifully decorated by the Misses James and friends. The floor was in perfect order and good music was supplied by the Wedderburn Jazz orchestra. Mr J.J. Walker officiated as M.C. in his usual capable style.
Football: Mr W. Halligan (President) received the sad news of his brother James’s death at Broken Hill.
Mr Halligan left for Broken Hill immediately he received the telegram conveying his bereavement. At a delegates’ meeting of the Wycheproof and District Football Association it was decided to bounce the ball for the first game in double matches at 1.40pm irrespective of full teams being present.
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