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11 July, 2026
Charlton 100 Years Ago: dance at Glenloth and dirt cheap sale
Here's what was making news in the Charlton Tribune in 1926.
100 Years Ago
July 7-10, 1926
Rainfall: The rainfall for June was timely, and there is every prospect of a good season.
Rain fell on the following days – June 1, 1pt; June 10, 17 pts, June 11, 6 pts; June 12, 5 pts; June 22, 61 pts; June 23, 83 pts; June 24, 3 pts; June 25, 11 pts; June 28, 8pts; a total of 195 pts for 9 days.
Faints, Fingers, Fears and Rusty Nails: Whilst engaged in assisting to remove an old building one of our local painters and decorators met with a very painful accident.
In order to square up the edifice it became necessary to bring jacks and crowbars into requisition.
When the perpendicular had been gained the bar snapped, causing the painter to fall and his forefinger was pierced by a rusty nail and held firmly to the building.
In his painful position he remained until a claw hammer could be obtained to release his hold. Fearing blood poisoning first aid was quickly rendered.
Dance at Glenloth: A dance was held in the Glenloth Hall to raise funds for the forthcoming bazaar. A fair attendance was present, including visitors from Wycheproof and surrounding districts.
An excellent programme of dance music was supplied by Miss E. Hercules (piano), and Mr O. Tappe (violin), whilst the duties of MC were carried out by Mr D. Fradd.
The euchre prizes were won by Mrs G. Storey (ladies) and Mr A. McDonald (gents). Dancing was continued till early morn.
Dirt Cheap: Mr Alex Robertson, auctioneer for Messrs Thomas Morrow and Co, sold three horses at 2/6 a head. This is just about the lowest price on record.
There was nothing whatever wrong with any of the animals, which were worth at least £5 apiece in ordinary circumstances. They were offered without reserve, and as Mr Robertson remarked, if they only brought a “bob” he had to sell them.
Death: It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of the Rev. Mother (M. Obeissance), which occurred at the Convent. The deceased lady was in indifferent health for several weeks past, and finally succumbed to pneumonia. The Rev. Mother was a native of New Zealand.
Although she had only been in Charlton since the beginning of 1924, when she came from Donald to take charge here, the Rev. Mother had gathered a wide circle of friends, among whom she will be sadly missed. A solemn requiem mass was held after which the funeral left for the Charlton Cemetery.
One of the Biggest: The fortnightly of St Joseph’s series of Euchre Socials is increasing beyond all expectations.
The last one held in St Joseph’s Hall had the hall taxed to its utmost. No less than 42 tables were engaged.
The prize for the ladies was a handsome tea set, going to Miss Aggie Howard.
Mr Percy Arundell won the gents’ first prize, while the secret prizes went to Mrs W. Thompson and Mrs C. Jenkins.
The supper was in abundance with every variety of delicacy appreciated.
About 80 couples took part in the dancing to music supplied by the Charlton Jazz Orchestra.
Football: Narraport 16 goals 10 behinds d Charlton 10 goals 12 behinds. Charlton were weakened by the absence of P. Hogan and F. Edwards owing to injuries.
Better players: W. Soding for his all-round play and determination. J. Ballinger for his marking and cleverness as a forward. Hal Soding for his marking and general play. T. O’Keefe for his play on the ball and the wing.
These must be selected as Charlton’s first quartet: M. Summers, S. Hayes, R. Curnow and J. Windsor – in a team that was not quite at its best.
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