General News
17 February, 2026
Charlton 100 years ago: bid goodbye to Reverend and climate at the time
Here's what was in the newspapers about Charlton 100 years ago.
100 Years Ago
February 6 - 10
Methodist Valedictory Social: A representative gathering met at the Methodist School Hall to bid “bon voyage” to Mr and Mrs George Parish and their youngest son Gus, who are leaving this district for an extended holiday in England and Scotland. After a musical programme was rendered Rev. Day presented to Mr Parish a handsome travelling rug; to Mrs Parish, a suede travelling cushion; and to Master Gus, a fountain pen. The good wishes of the district go with Mr and Mrs Parish, who sail by the ”Maloja” and expect to be away about 12 months.
Notable Citizen Passes: It was a shock to the residents when they learned of the death of Mrs Patrick Spain. Born at Elysian Flat, near Marong, in 1863, Mrs Spain came to Charlton with her parents in her teens. She was a teacher at the State-school for some years. At the age of 20 she married Mr Patrick Spain. She was one of the foremost members of the Choir, President of the Women’s Social Guild and Altar Society connected to the R.C. Church and a member of the Red Cross. As President of the Ladies’ Golf Club for many years, she helped to advance the club to a great extent. Mrs Spain was the eldest daughter of the late Sergeant James Nolan.
A Sudden Call: It was with deep regret people learned of the sudden death of Mr J. H. Peverill. He was a resident of the district for over 50 years. He was born in 1852 at Port Fairy and came to this district in 1873, having previously resided near Clunes. In 1873, together with his father and two brothers he selected land near Jeffcott. The late Mr Peverill married Miss Caroline Dew. When the Jeffcott football team first started, Mr Peverill was one of the original members. He was a member of the Charlton Agricultural and Pastoral Society. He was also a member of the Bowling Club and a week ago was playing on the green. He is survived by his widow and one son, Harold, of Glenloth.
Buckrabanyule Doings: Another very successful dance was held. The Wedderburn music being up to its usual form, the dancers thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There are about 4000 bags of wheat at the station awaiting trucks. Rain is wanted for drinking purposes. Many of the farmers have been carting water for some time.
Wychitella and District Tennis Association: Play resumed in the second round of the competition. River played Woosang at the River Courts and the match resulted in a good win for the visitors. River players: Men - M. Heenan, C. Maher, G. O’Brien, G. Maher, J. Wright, D. Vickers, R. Jenkyn, H. Powell and G. Sait; Ladies – Mrs Heenan, Miss L. Soding, Mrs G. O’Brien and Mrs R. Jenkyn. Woosang players: Men – H. Forsey, R. Flatman, D. Edwards, J. Flatman, H. Adams, S. Muntz, J. Muntz and S. Edwards; Ladies – Misses Forsey, M. Flatman, R. Forsey and M. Smale.
Bowls: Each club sent their champion team to represent them in the Champion Rinks of the North-Western Bowling Association played at Donald. Teams representing Boort, Charlton, Donald, Wycheproof, Birchip and Wedderburn were present. Charlton team was: B. Raynor (cap’t), G. Day, F. Edwards and W. Biggs. In the first game Charlton d Wycheproof by 16 – 10. Charlton v Birchip was a tie so a final end was played and Birchip was the victor by one point. Charlton v Boort – Charlton won by 15 – 10. In the final match Charlton played Donald. It was a tie so a final end was again played and resulted in a win to Donald by one point.
Our Climate: In January only 13 points of rain were recorded at the Charlton weather bureau. In 1922 a similar number of points fell, while last year the rainfall was 158 points. The temperatures recorded were:- Friday 89 degrees, Saturday 100 degrees, Sunday 108 degrees, Monday 88.
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