General News
24 February, 2026
Charlton 100 years ago: new bakery and sports results
Here's what was making news in Charlton in 1926.
100 Years Ago
February 13 - 20
New Bakery: Mr A. Duffy (late of S. J. Dew’s bakery) announced that on 1 st March he will open an up-to-date bakery and pastrycook’s business in the premises known as “Curnow’s”, situated opposite Flockhart’s hotel. Mr Duffy also desires to announce that he will conduct the business entirely on his own account.
Smoke Travels Long Distance: Smoke from Australian bush fires was sighted by the steamer Marama when the vessel was 630 miles from the coast on her way from New Zealand to Sydney. The captain declared that there was a distinct smell of smoke in the wind. The captain of the Maunganui also said that the smell of smoke was most pronounced off the coast.
Obituary: Yawong lost a much respected resident by death in the person of Miss Florence Annie Westcott, second daughter of the late Henry and Rebecca Westcott. The deceased was born at Maldon, and spent her childhood there. She came to Yawong with her parents in the early pioneering days. Miss Wescott was an active member of the Methodist Church, and in her younger days was a zealous temperance worker. During the last eight years the deceased was an invalid, and endured her suffering in great patience and Christian fortitude.
At Lake Buloke: Four members of Mr W. P. McEwen’s party at Lake Buloke secured an aggregate of 90 birds, but other members of the party had to be content with a much smaller number. Mr McEwen is of the opinion that there was not one bird in the morning for every 100 on the lake the night before. Mr McEwen strongly urges a mid-day opening. That would do away with camp fires, flashing motor lights and reckless shooting at bottles etc. Without doubt the strongest birds left the lake during the night. A fire started in Mr John Sheridan’s paddock, the cause is considered to be carelessness with camp fires.
Agricultural Society: A Committee meeting was held in the Mechanics’ Hall. Those present were Messrs J. T. Dwyer (chairman), P. Rogan, A. R. Jenkins, C. Churchill, J. Wright, E. Tormey, T. R. Edyvean and J. S. Bennett. Correspondence – Mr L. C. Bartels would be available for judging fallow in the competition; From Town and Country Union asking that the society oppose any increased duties provided for in the new Tariff Bill (It was decided no action be taken).
Crash!: Mr William Peter, of Glenloth Estate, was driving his Chrysler car towards Eaglehawk. Soon after passing the Roman Catholic Church at Kangaroo Flat his vision was obscured by a car travelling ahead and throwing up dense clouds of dust. Mr Peter is alleged to have swerved to the wrong side of the road. Suddenly a gig was coming towards him. Mr Peter pulled to the right to pass the gig but the driver of the gig drew his horse to the same side. Consequently, a head on collision occurred, the pony breaking its off foreleg. The gig driver sustained several cuts while Mr peters was lacerated by flying fragments of glass.
Cricket: Charlton journeyed to Boort and engaged the local team in a friendly match. For Charlton the best performance was made by C. Curnow who batted in fine style and score 45 runs. Other scores were: A. Day 19, J. Gamble 15, J. Bailey 2, C. Dew 8, J. Pollard 1, L. Cassell 2, W. Fitzgerald 4, T.
M. Hogan 11 not out, D. Geary two not out. This score included one five and four fours. Scores were: Charlton 9 wickets for 120, Boort 4 wickets for 198.
Bowls: Charlton visited Boort, and after a good game defeated them by eight points. Charlton is now equal on points with Boort for the division of the North Western Bowling Association Competition. Another match will be played to decide which team will play the winners of the Wycheproof division for the premiership.
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