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21 December, 2025
Down memory lane: Charlton 100 years ago
What was happening in Charlton in 1925.
100 Years Ago
November 28 - December 2, 1925
Buick Sales: It goes to show that the famous Buick cars have lost none of their popularity, as Messrs H. J. Jackson and Son have just brought three new standard “Buick Six” cars to Charlton, Messrs R. J. Crowe, Thos Dillon, and Olive Bros being the purchasers. These cars have a beautiful appearance, their fine streamer-line bodies being painted Duco-Brewster green. The firm are naturally delighted with the support they have had, having placed three Chevrolets also.
Mysterious Fire: A most peculiar occurrence took place recently on the property of Mr James Nolan, Mt Jeffcott. Situated about seven chains distant from his house is an old fence which has been standing for nearly 40 years. Towards dusk one of the posts of the fence was seen to be on fire. The peculiar thing about it was that the fire had evidently started at the top and was burning downward. No reason for the outbreak could be discovered. There was no trace of broken glass, which is often the cause of fire, and the suggestion that a passing pedestrian may have knocked his pipe on to it is not entertained, as the post is well away from the road.
The origin of the fire is still a mystery.
Orange Blossoms: A quiet wedding was celebrated by the Rev. A. E. Freeman in the home of Mr and Mrs A. C. Bertoli, when their eldest son, Wentworth Allen, was joined in matrimony with Ethel Patricia, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Grewer of Upper Hawthorn. The bride looked very becoming in a floral ninon frock, and wore a wreath of flowers to tone around her head. Miss Isabel Bertoli acted as bridesmaid. After the wedding breakfast, Mr and Mrs Bertoli, jun, motored to Swan Hill for the honeymoon.
Tar-Painting: The work of tar-painting High Street, from Curnow’s corner to the Cricket Club Hotel, should be commenced this week. Once the work is started, we may look forward to a welcome change from the ever-present antics of the dust imp.
Shooting Accident: Little did Harold Robertson (24), John Miles (19) and Edward Kirk (14) think, when they went shooting hares at Teddywaddy, that fate was dogging their footsteps. Through the accidental discharge of Miles’ gun, Edward Kirk, now lies in the hospital in a very critical condition, being badly wounded in the neck. Returning home with three hares, Miles had a hare hanging on the barrel. As Kirk stepped in front of him, he swung round to his left, at the same time lifting his right hand. This caused the dead hare to slip back along the barrel, and, catching on the hammer of the gun, caused it to be discharged. Kirk’s condition, though serious, is somewhat improved.
Hawke’s Cup: St Arnaud players visited Charlton to engage in the final match of the first round of the competition. After some exciting rubbers St Arnaud won by one rubber. Charlton players were: I.A. O’Donnell, L. Reynolds, Dr H. Robinson, C. Luth, Miss D. Frahm and Miss B. Wood.
Charlton’s Champion Shooter: At Cohuna, Mr I.A. O’Donnell added to his many laurels by winning the “Northern District Starling Championship.” For this event there were a large number of competitors, and while four of these scored 14 out of 15 birds, Mr O’Donnell, by his quick and accurate shooting, scored the possible with 15 birds out of 15 shots.
Bowls: The Charlton bowlers journeyed to Boort for the first match of the second round in the North-Western pennant Competition. The Boort team, after some close games, won the match by 6 points. Charlton players were: F. Edwards (capt), E. H. Peverill, A. Wylie, E. Tormey. Second team – J. Spain, B. Wood (capt), J. Morris and G. Day. Third team – B. Raynor (capt), W. Biggs, A. Dabron (sen) and C. Procter.
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