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8 August, 2026
Charlton 100 Years Ago: season's prospects and brownies
What was making news in August, 1926.
100 Years Ago
August 1926
Season’s Prospects: Good weather for the farmer with short periods of sunshine has been experienced in this part of Victoria during the month.
The wheat and other crops throughout this district never looked better at this time of the year, and grass everywhere is abundant.
The lambing season, too, has been ideal, and the percentages are high. The rainfall has been well distributed, 163 points for the month of July, and an aggregate for the seven months of 1004 – a little over 10 inches.
Hailstorm Spoils Football: What gave promise of being a good game between Charlton and Wycheproof was at half time spoilt by a heavy hail and rainstorm. Spectators could see the storm gathering and many left the ground before it broke. Those hardy souls who braved it out and had no shelter were soaked to the skin. However, they witnessed as fine a display of aquatic sport ever seen on the Charlton oval. Several players adapted themselves remarkably well to the changed conditions, notably W. Soding, R. Turner and P. Hogan. Charlton 8-9 defeated Wycheproof 5-9.
The Road You Know: The Rev. Fr O’Shannessy will have cause to remember some person who advised him to take a better road than the ordinary one.
On Sunday last while motoring from Charlton to hold a service at Boort, he was told to take a “better road.” This he did with the result that he found himself about three miles out of his course, and having to re-trace his tracks arrived in Boort somewhat behind schedule time, and in addition lost a chain off a wheel of his car. The road was in a very bad state after Saturday’s thunderstorm.
Fords Drop: Telegraphic advice has been received from Geelong, by Mr H. Dew, Victory Garage, that a further drop had become operative in prices of Ford cars. The latest prices are: - Tourer £173; One Ton Truck £177; Half Ton Truck £173.
Ladies Golf: Despite the fact that a steady soaking rain was falling twenty two players took out cards on Friday to compete for the trophies presented by Mrs S. Wood. In A division Mrs Rayner, a scratch player, had a very creditable win with a 55, a remarkably good score considering that most of the twelve greens were under water. After the match Mrs Wood entertained the players and a number of visitors at tea in the clubhouse.
Brownies: On Wednesday the Brownies and their mothers tendered a farewell afternoon tea and presentation to their leader, Miss Lorna Freeman.
After games and a sumptuous afternoon tea at tables tastefully decorated with Iceland poppies and Brownie’s colors, Pack-leader Joyce Edwards and Sixer Nancy Wilson presented the guest with a handsome xylonite toilet set.
On behalf of his daughters the Rev. A.E. Freeman expressed the hope that before long someone would volunteer to take charge of the Brownies. Before dispersing the Brownies rendered a short display of their work.
A New Orchestra: The Vale Orchestra announces that it is prepared to perform at social, dances, etc. Mr A. Monkhouse, piano, and Mr R. Benson, banjo and mandoline are the musicians. The charges are moderate and a trial is solicited.
A Successful Function: A euchre and dance which was held in the Glenloth Memorial Hall proved a great success both financially and socially. The prizes for euchre were awarded to Mrs Miller (ladies) and Mr Widdison (gents). The boobey prizes went to Mrs G. Prater and Mr T. Fielding. The confetti battle caused much merriment during the Monte Carlo dance. A bag of oats which was auctioned, was donated by Mr W. Paton (Ninyeunook). Proceed should amount to about £14 after all expenses are paid.
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