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28 September, 2025
Let's go back to Charlton 100 years ago
Take a trip back in time to see what was happening in Charlton in 1925.
New Bridge: The new bridge was opened on September 16. A procession marched from the State School to the bridge, and after the ceremony to the Showgrounds where the children were royally entertained at lunch followed by a sports meeting. The bridge was declared open by Mr J. Weaver M.L.A. Cr Rogan, President of the Shire, welcomed everyone and Mrs Rogan cut the ribbon stretched from side to side. The official bridge dinner was held at the Cricket Club in the evening. A band concert was also held in the evening with the proceeds in aid of the band rotunda.
The Gun: The Gun Club held a £100 (open) pigeon handicap. The meeting was most successful financially, but the weather was unpleasant. The competitors had to shoot in the rain, which also had a bad effect on the birds. First sweepstake of 10/- brought 15 entries. The second sweepstake had 30 entries. For the Open handicap shooters were represented over a wide area of Victoria. The local shooters showed good form. The result was; L. Weaver (Boort), N. Frahm, I. A. O’Donnell and J. Lazarus (Charlton) who carried both nominations drew £8/14/- each. Shooting was carried on to a late hour.
Harriers’ 220yd handicap: At the Show ground, the Harriers held a 220 yards handicap during an interval in the children’s sports. There were 21 entries. Considering it was his first run, although a member of the club since it was formed, Con Fanning ran remarkably well. The race was won by a most promising young runner, R. Curnow, who now has three victories out of three starts to his credit, the mile, the quarter mile, and the 220 yards. Result: - R. Curnow (scratch) 1st; E. Arundell (14 yards) 2nd.Trophies won by members of the club will be presented during the interval at the pictures on Saturday.
New Mill to Be Erected Here: Mr R. P. Tootell of Noske Bros. Pty Ltd announced that his company has definitely decided to erect an up-to-date mill at Charlton. Certain influences had been deciding factors: they had been assured by two prominent councillors and leading farmers of their support; the Progress Association and Agricultural Society expressed their assurance of the district’s support; the new bridge had become an accomplished fact; and the Lonsdale Water Scheme would give Charlton a plentiful supply of good water. The mill would have a capacity of 40 sacks of flour per hour. The anticipated wages bill will be £10,000 per annum.
Obituary: Deep regret will be felt at the death of Mr Frank Killeen, senr. On Wednesday last he was seen standing under a tree near the road on the hill about half a mile from the Buckrabanyule station, sheltering from the inclement weather. Shortly afterwards Mr Grose, for whom he was working, found him dead beneath the tree. Mr Killeen, originally a native of Galloway, Ireland, came here over 40 years ago. He was 65 years of age and well known to many people in the district. His eldest son, Frank, was killed during the war. He left behind a wife and family of five, namely Alice (Mrs H. Cadusch, Kerang), Rose, Eileen, Thomas and William.
Wedding Bells: The marriage of Monica, the eldest daughter of Mr A. C. Bertoli, to Mr Stewart Halliday, of Berri, took place in St Martin’s Church. The church was beautifully decorated and during the ceremony was so packed that over 40 people failed to gain admission. The bride wore an ivory georgette frock. The bridesmaids were Miss Zoe Halliday (bridegroom’s sister), and the Misses Isobel, Gladys and Amy Bertoli. The wedding breakfast was served at the Parish Hall. After the breakfast the happy couple left by car for the honeymoon which is to be spent at Aldgate, in South Australia.
Show Exodus: The Royal Show exodus reached its highest point on Monday when a large number of Charlton leading business men caught the early train. A number went to Bendigo by car, thence by train to Melbourne, while yet others motored right through.
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