General News
4 May, 2026
Charlton 100 years ago: from cubs to scouts and essex cars
What made news in 1926 in Charlton.
From Cubs to Scouts: In St Martin’s Parish Hall three members of the Cubs were transferred to the Scouts by the ceremony of “crossing the line.”
These youngsters were:- Masters Jim Flockhart, Arthur Bertoli and Allan Hinkins, who are now fully-fledged scouts, and will do their “one good deed a day” and endeavour to uphold the scout traditions.
Mr G. Kirk, now Cub Master, was presented with a handsome “Onoto” fountain pen in appreciation of his splendid work with the Scouts.
Charlton Court: Several cases of truancy and neglecting to send children to school were dealt with. Reginald James, Thomas Grose and Elizabeth Hall were each fined 2/- in default six hours for failing to send their children to school.
Andrew Quinan was charged with wilfully killing native game – to wit opussums – out of season, namely in March. The bench imposed a fine of £2 in default distress and 15/- per skin.
The skins and Quinan’s rifle were confiscated. Edward Chester and William Dunne were both fined 20/-, in default three days for having driven at night without lights.
North Central District Football League: At a meeting held at Donald it was decided that it would be advisable to change the name of the association, and after discussion, it was agreed that the name be changed to North Central District Football League, comprising Birchip, Watchem, Litchfield-Carron, Donald, Cope Cope and St Arnaud clubs.
Orange Blossoms: The marriage of Miss Rita Hindson, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hindson, Buckrabanyule, to Mr Harry Grinham, was celebrated at the home of the bride’s parents.
The bride was attired in white brocaded silk. A tulle veil and head band of orange blossom, with a bouquet of pink lilies completed the very pretty effect.
The bridesmaid was Miss Sylvia Hindson and Mr E. Hindson, of Boort, was best man. Only immediate relatives were present at the wedding breakfast. Later the happy couple left by train for the metropolis.
Essex Cars: It is announced there is a substantial reduction in the price of Essex cars. The new prices are – roadster £275; tourer £275, Essex coach £350. This is a reduction of £10 in the price of tourers and roadsters and £20 on the coach. The local agent for this excellent car is Mr J.M. Smith, Excelsior Garage, High Street.
Presentation to Mr G.A. Day: The members of the Bowling Club, together with other friends, gathered at the green to bid farewell to our much respected postmaster, Mr G. A. Day. The proceedings opened with several bowling matches.
Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies. On behalf of the West Charlton Telephone Syndicate and the other syndicates in the district Mr Mulquiny presented Mr Day with a handsome wallet of notes. Mr F. Edwards, on behalf of the members of the Bowling Club presented Mr Day with a beautiful case of cutlery. Mr and Mrs Day are moving to Camperdown.
Water Trust: Commissioners Wood and Spain moved that Mr R.A. Hill be appointed consulting engineer for the new pumping scheme to supply the higher parts of the town. Applications were received from Messrs J. Penny and H. Grinham for plumbers’ licenses.
“Ben Green” Memorial: A design and tender has been accepted for the erection of the Band Rotunda, which will be erected as a memorial to the late Mr Ben Green. The successful tenderer was Mr H. Buckie, of Donald.
The design was submitted by Mr F. Gilmore, a member of the committee, and is on view at Mr W. Wylie’s emporium.
The treasurer requests that all promised donations be handed in as early as possible.
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