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24 May, 2026
Charlton 100 Years Ago: vandalism during ball and diploma win
What was being published in May 1926.
100 Years Ago
May 19 - 22, 1926
Vandalism: While the Footballers Ball was in progress some person or persons committed a dastardly action by slashing with a knife, the tyres of several motor cars which were left in the yard of the Telegraph Hotel. It is possible the person or persons guilty of the deed, in their brainless imagination looked upon their action as a huge joke, but the law views it from a totally different standpoint. It comes under the heading of a very punishable crime – vandalism – and the police should leave no stone unturned in the effort to bring the culprit or culprits to justice.
Footballers Ball: The Victoria Hall presented an animated scene for the grand ball. There was a very good attendance. Decorated in streamers of blue and white, the hall looked attractive. The stage was well filled with onlookers. The dressing of the ladies was, as usual, dainty and charming. The supper room was a credit to the fine work of the lady supporters of the team. The ball finished up in the small hours of the morning, and dancers wended their way homeward perfectly satisfied that it was the “best ball of all.”
Obituary: Sorrow was expressed throughout the district when William Joseph McGrath, aged 11 ½ years, eldest son of Mr and Mrs William McGrath, of Ninyeunook, passed away after a long illness, at his parents’ home. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the district, over seventy motor cars being present. The school children attending the school where the boy had been a pupil, as a mark of respect to their school mate’s memory, had a holiday and marched in funeral procession and laid a wreath on the coffin. The mortal remains were buried in Quambatook.
A Go-Ahead Body: The annual meeting of the Progress Association was held. The recent sports carnival was reviewed, and public opinion seems to indicate that the gathering was a big success socially. Financially the movement will benefit to the extent of £26. The association desires to express its thankfulness to all the judges, stewards and committees, with a special word of praise for the local harrier’s body. Tree planting along the approaches to the town is being considered.
Diploma Won: For some considerable time Mr Henry James Jackson, of Jackson’s Motors has been a student of the International Correspondence School going through the difficult Motor Mechanics Course and recently received his diploma. The course covered the following topics:- Arithmetic, Internal Combustion Motors, Petrol Motors, Elements of Electricity, Ignition Devices, Carburettors, Motor Details, Electric Self Starters, Lubrication and Cooling. Motor Car Management – Maintenance of Tyres, Roadside Repairs, Precision measurements, Lathe Work, Motor Vehicle Smithing and Vicing.
Golf Club: There was a record attendance of players to take part in the Mixed Foursomes, which was won by Mr J. Force and Miss D. Frahm, with a good 88 off the stick. The ground was hard and dry. The nineteenth hole – the club house – was the centre of the day’s outing. Mrs J. Windsor, wife of the club’s president, Mr J. Windsor, was the hostess and a splendid afternoon tea was provided by members and their friends. Some of the pairs were: L. Mays and Mrs S. Dew, Mr and Mrs G. Babidge, R. E. Finn and Miss B. Bennett.
Jeffcott: For a considerable time the need for an up-to-date hall to meet the growing social requirements of Jeffcott district has been keenly felt. It was a matter for satisfaction when the tender of Mr J. McConnell for the erection of a hall was accepted and work commenced straightaway. The new hall is now nearly complete and will be opened in June with a concert and dance. The hall is a fine structure and will be a valuable asset to the district.
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