Community
28 November, 2025
Look back at Charlton 100 years ago
All that was happening in Charlton 100 years ago.
100 Years Ago
November 21 - 25
Horse Shoeing: Mr A. Thompson wishes to notify district farmers that he is prepared to visit them for the purpose of shoeing horses during harvest operations.
Strawberries & Cream: The annual Presbyterian Strawberry Fete and Sale of Gifts was held in the Victoria Hall and was a marked success. The hall was a pretty sight. The stalls were: Soft drinks and Ice-cream, Fancy Work Kiosk, Mystery Stall and Lucky Dip, Sweets, Jumble, Produce, Strawberry, Refreshment, Hoop-la, and Shooting Gallery. The proceeds amounted to approx. £230. Some competition results: Guessing Weight of Live Sheep, won by Mr J. Cossar; Stepping the distance, Mr R. Kendall. Unfortunately, the shortage of strawberries on the first night was caused by the recent hot weather.
Firefighters Compete: Brigades comprising the North Central District Association met at St Arnaud. The Charlton Brigade gave a good account of itself. After the mayoral reception the competitors commenced at 10am, with the final lot of competitors leaving the track at 5.30pm.
The events were: Engine Practice for Three Men; Engine Practice for Five Men; Hose and Reel Race for Six Men; Hose and Reel Race for Four Men – Charlton 2nd; Marshall Event for Two Men; Hose and Ladder for Five Men; Reel Race for Two Men; Ladder Race, One Man. During the afternoon, musical selections were rendered by the St Arnaud Band and Mildura Junior Band.
Musical Charlton: The annual examinations conducted by the Musical Society of Victoria were held. The following are the successful candidates:- Preliminary grade: Theory, honors – Gladys McGurk. Piano, pass: Mary Hurley, Vera McGurk, Edna Arundell. Junior grade; Piano, pass – Ida Johnson, Gladys McGurk, Doris Johnstone, Thelma Biddlestone. Intermediate grade: Piano, pass – Kathleen Hurley. Senior grade: Theory, pass – Phyllis Dew.
Woosang: To aid the Bendigo base Hospital the committee of the Woosang East State School organised a concert and ball held in the Buckrabanyule Hall.
The Charlton Minstrels, ever ready to assist in the cause of charity, provided the whole of the programme, and those present spent a very enjoyable evening listening to many of the old Negro songs.
At the conclusion, a very tasty supper was provided, after which the hall was cleared for dancing.
The supper arrangements were ably carried out by the lady members of the School Committee.
The Committee are hoping to clear the require quota of £13.
Bowling Club: The official opening of the Charlton green took place at 7pm on Tuesday. There was a good muster of players and onlookers and Mr F. J. Edwards officially opened the green and called on Mrs B. Raynor to deliver the first “Jack,” and Mrs F. J. Edwards to bowl the first bowl.
A game of 10 ends was played under the electric light, by teams representing Town and Hill and resulted in a drawn game.
Light refreshments, consisting of soft drinks, sandwiches and cakes, were served. The Club has decided to purchase an electric mower.
Presentation: A farewell, held in the Cricket Club Hotel, was given to Sergeant Grove. Those present were:- Mr H. Jackson (chairman), Alex Robertson, J. T. Dwyer, Cr W. Williams, J. McAuliffe, J. Norton, C. Bourke, W. Halligan, J. O’Connor, J. Paterson and A. L. Flockhart. Apologies were: Dr Wilson and Mr R. Crowe. Sergeant Grove was presented with a wallet of notes to mark the appreciation and esteem in which he was held by the townspeople. He had been a good citizen, carrying out his official duties conscientiously and well without doing harm to anyone.
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