General News
31 March, 2026
Charlton 100 Years Ago: a popular teacher and HES successes
What was making news in Charlton in 1926.
100 Years Ago
March 24 - 27
Obituary: General regret was expressed when it became known that Mrs Annie Mangan, widow, of Barrakee had passed away. The late Mrs Mangan was born in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, in 1849 and at the age of eight years came to Victoria with her parents. In 1874 her father, the late Donald McKinnon purchased land at Narrewillock. In her late twenties she was married at Wedderburn to the late Alexander Mangan. There were six sons of the marriage. Two of her sons were on active service in the Great War and Mrs Mangan took a keen interest in Patriotic movements.
St Patrick’s Races: The attendance was a record, and the gate receipts alone amounted to £58. The bright frocks of the ladies, mixed with the more sombre clothing of the men, presented a pleasing spectacle. The large crowd included visitors from Ballarat, Bendigo, Kerang, Donald, Wycheproof, Sea Lake, Korong Vale, Wedderburn, Inglewood, and all parts of the surrounding districts. The officials, headed by President, Mr N. Frahm, carried out their duties in a highly satisfactory manner. Afternoon tea, consisting of splendid sandwiches and cakes, was provided by the Catholic Women’s Social Guild.
HES Successes: At the recent Intermediate Certificate examinations of the Melbourne University two full certificates were gained by Ida Hando and Fay McIver, who each passed in seven subjects, while Mollie Grady and George Sait each passed in five subjects. Two other candidates secured passes in three subjects. It will be seen the facilities exist locally for pupils to qualify for the Intermediate Certificate, which is now the recognised educational standard for admission into the Government clerical and teaching services.
A Popular Teacher: On Friday all roads seemed to lead to the residence of Mr and Mrs O’Sullivan, Charlton East, to say au revoir to one of the most talented teachers, in the person of Miss K. Murphy, who has been for the past five years in charge of the East Charlton State School. Miss Murphy is an expert tactician in all phases of school activities, from the tending of a flower, the bringing out of a backward pupil, or the removal of a rattle in the roof. Miss Murphy is being transferred to the metropolitan area, where there is a greater field for advancement and the exercise of her undoubted ability.
Hospital Change: On May 1 st , 1926, Sisters E. Dew and L. McKeich will take over “Lanark” private hospital, where medical, surgical and midwifery cases will receive skilled attention.
Obituary 2: It is with the deepest regret that we announce the death of Dr J.J. McEniry, one of the most popular medical men who have ever been in the north. The late Dr McEniry, who was born at Cromnel (Ireland), 62 years ago, was well known in Charlton, where he practised his profession for 24 years, later removing to Kerang. He married Miss Florence Ruse, whom he leaves, together with five children. While in Charlton he always took a keen interest in every public movement for the benefit of the town. He was laid to rest in the Charlton Cemetery.
Inter-School Sport: The tennis and cricket teams of the H.E.S. accompanied by the head teacher and Mrs Marshallsea, left for Sea Lake by the afternoon train to compete in the annual matches. Four schools are in the competition: Inglewood, Boort, Sea Lake and Charlton. In tennis all the girls played well. Charlton 7 sets 43 games; Sea Lake 1 set 16 games. In cricket Sea Lake won by 32 runs. The visiting teams were entertained at a banquet in the science room. A pleasing tradition was the cutting of the tennis cake and the presentation of a piece each to the boys who made over 50 runs in cricket – A. Green (Charlton captain) and S. Thompson (Sea Lake captain).
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