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Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc.

Locality: Charlton, Victoria

Phone: +61 418 361 971

Address: 1 High Street 3525 Charlton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.charltongoldengrainsmuseum.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Our lovely museum is getting a facelift thanks to the Buloke Shire. It took a lot of paint samples to get the colour right but think they’ve nailed it.

22.01.2022 We are very thankful to Maxine Bartlett who is using a week's leave paid for by her employer to do some volunteer work for us. She is busily uploading some of our photos and their records to the Vic Collections website. If anyone else out there would like to have a go at this just email us at [email protected]. You'll need your own internet connection to access the website. Have a browse at https://victoriancollections.net.au//charlton-golden-grain.

20.01.2022 Vale Life Member Edna Parish

18.01.2022 A post using a circus photo from museum collection.

17.01.2022 FRIDAY FEATURES- As we draw closer to a time that we can enjoy the hospitality of our local pub, we thought for the next few weeks we would feature the hotels o...f Charlton. The morning post will be a feature of the Hotel and the afternoon a funny little titbit. During a ministerial visit in September 1878 it was noted by a journalist In the matter of hotels East Charlton is particularly fortunate. The best are quite metropolitan in appearance and arrangements, while those in charge are the essence of civility and obligingness. The largest house is kept by Mr King while the next is occupied by Mrs Dean. Telegraph Hotel- In 1879 the government required the piece of land that the Maryborough Hotel, stood on to create Camp Street. In February Patrick Quirk, the owner, and his newly wed wife Catherine (nee McGrath) built a new hotel, still opposite Miles Livery & Letting Stables for patrons’ convenience. It had a few changes of publicans Fowler, Russell, Donogue, Kiniry(1884) and Hurst in 1885. In November 1914, the Tribune reported that a start had been made with the rebuilding of the Telegraph Hotel. Owners Geo, Beckingsale & Sons, Castlemaine, and the licensee Mr. Francis Gilbert Livingston(e). The old wooden house is to be replaced with an up-to-date brick structure. The planning application placed to the liquor board was by Messrs Steward Bros, brewers of Eaglehawk. They were building the exact hotels in both Wycheproof and Charlton. The plans,which provide for a building of 17 rooms, comprising an elaborately furnished bar, two parlours, billiard room, dining, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms etc. It will have front, side and back verandas.It will be well ventilated and lighted, will have two front entrances and a long passage, giving easy access to all rooms. The bar will be fitted with a circular counter of varnished kauri with brass railings, and a shelf with brass mountings and a bevelled glass mirror background, beer pumps, cupboards, a hygienic glass washer, swing doors, leaded cathedral doors and windows, electric bells and lights. Provision has been made for the excavation of a big cellar. The bar, billiard rooms, dining, and commercial rooms will be of the latest improved designs with, steel ceilings, and lath and plaster walls. The billiard room will measure 25ft by 19ft, and the dining and commercial rooms will be nearly of the same dimensions. The brick parapet and ramp in front will be nicely modelled and designed. The fittings in the bathroom, kitchen, and other rooms are specified to be of the best material. Over 30 electric lights will be installed throughout the building. The building was designed by Mr. Nicholi of Bendigo and the tender was won by Mr. R. Windsor of Charlton. In 1923 Mr. William Halligan purchased the property and did further improvements, renovating and enlarging and in 1934 installed a septic tank. The publicans changed throughout the years- John Lewis 1946, Edwin Wilcox 1949, John & Euphemia Mayer 1950, Frederick & Maude Gilby 1952, Arnold & Eileen Williams 1953, Kevin Turner & Mervyn Maple 1955, and Thomas Pitt 1957. Mr Pitt was still the owner when the doors closed in 1970. There was a clearing sale in April that year and in 1971 the building was demolished to make way for the current Telephone Exchange. Tell us did your family acquire any treasures from this hotel? Photos courtesy Charlton Golden Grains Museum and private collection.#CharltonConnect

17.01.2022 Any idea who's mowing the lawn in this pic?

16.01.2022 Friday Features- West Charlton Hotel. The West Charlton Hotel, Teddywaddy was established on the Swan Hill, Glenloth-Thalia Road (locally known as fig tree corn...er). It was built by Mr. Charles Minister a German music teacher who had migrated to Australia via USA. Charles tried his hand at farming when he first arrived in Victoria, but soon adapted to a life as a publican, first with the Hepburn Hotel, then Three Castles Hotel Smeaton before erecting West Charlton Hotel in the 1870’s. Charles took ill and passed away in 1879 but had sold the Hotel to John Yates shortly before. John and then David (1886) prided themselves on offering yarding for sheep and cattle along with a wide selection of wine and spirits and free stabling. The hotel looked reasonably small from the photos, however a farewell for William Nalder, the local Teddywaddy Sawmill owner, in November 1878, was reported as 40 people sat at Yates Hotel enjoying a sumptuous repast. The property changed hands briefly in 1887 to Will Bevan and was then purchased by Abraham and Emma Manley. They established the premises as both a hotel and store for the area. Abraham died in 1879. Emma continued to operate the Hotel remarrying James Dale and remarrying James Hurst the Shire’s pound keeper in 1908. Both were 68 years of age at the time. In 1910 James Hurst died and Emma arranged for the Hotel to be delicensed under the government legislation. She sort compensation of 208. In 1911 the Licensing Court approved the surrender of the licence on 2 November and last drinks were called on 31 December 1911. Emma was awarded 160 and the Municipal value was 25. The Hotel was still registered to Emma Dale, her second marriage. On February 14th 1912 Emma offered the freehold property. The sale was described ‘the property is 4 miles from Charlton. There are 3 acres, containing a 9 roomed building, 6 stall stable, 2 loose chaff boxes, chaff house, sheep yards, small garden and orchard, also 5 acres of freehold adjoining, well fenced, with a full frontage to the Avoca. Emma moved into Charlton, living in Rutherford Street, still near the river, until she passed away in February 1923. Images- Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc. and Private Collection.

14.01.2022 Just took delivery of our new copier from Boltons. Thanks to a Charlton Community Bank Grant.

12.01.2022 Museum looking a treat. Thanks to the Buloke Shire for the brilliant paint job. The Ben Green rotunda & the WW1 honor board are also getting a facelift.

11.01.2022 The Museum is now closed to the public. Family history research requests are still welcome. Donations of items are still welcome. Please call Carolyn on 0418361971 for all queries or email [email protected] Museum is now closed to the public. Family history research requests are still welcome. Donations of items are still welcome. Please call Carolyn on 0418361971 for all queries or email [email protected].

10.01.2022 Due to some community concern expressed about the content of the Young Farmers Book of Fines 1976-1983, publication has been postponed for the moment. All monies have been refunded. Although it was proof read by former YF members who are mentioned in the booklet and who also contributed photos, we will seek additional feedback from former YF members before making a final decision on future publication. Thanks, Carolyn Olive - Secretary, Charlton Golden Grains Museum.

09.01.2022 Friday Feature- Charlton Railway. The arrival of the Railway to Charlton was as a result of a long and continuous campaign by local residents. The Railway was o...fficially opened on April 20, 1883, without a station. A full story of the campaign can be found in 'Charlton celebrating 150 years 1863-2013, but this lovely extract captures the essence of the rail journey. Russell Wright from Wooroonook in his memoirs recalled the excitement of a trip to Melbourne on the train with his family in 1904. Before we would leave home the excitement mounted until my dear Mother found it impossible to get us to eat a mouthful of breakfast. But of course she knew kids and packed a few sandwiches into her case along with some Uneeda biscuits with butter on them. Assembled at the railway station in plenty of time, but of course us chewing our parents ear from the time we awakened, we were sure we were going to miss the train. How we kept our eyes glued on the end of the bridge leading to Wycheproof. At last there was a loud shout of here she comes. Why we called it a she I will never know. However at that time the engine passed by and the Station Porter exchanged the staff with the Fireman who was leaning out of the engine cab. Of course we got a seat. If you were lucky you may get a window seat. The passenger carriages of course were not corridors in 1904 and for a good many years after. Later we called them dog boxes. They had cane seats in them; some of the better ones had cushions filled with hard packed straw. The engines of that era had corrugated iron on the roof of the cab; [they] were painted a nice green and had two or three six inch strips of brass around the boiler casing. As Charlton was a watering station, we had quite a long wait while they filled water tanks in the tender. At last we got underway, passing through Barrakee and Buckrabanyule, the excitement mounted as we passed hills with huge crops of granite rocks on them. Wychitella rocks brought screams of joy from us as we could see the rocks getting bigger. At last Korong Vale, porters on the Station call out 25 minutes wait. It was a refreshment Station. What a wonderful station Korong Vale was then. There were seven or eight engines all hissing and puffing, some standing and others pushing trucks around, some loaded with wheat, some with sheep, some loaded with mallee roots. At last it was all aboard for Bendigo. At last we were travelling through more bush country. We were amazed at seeing so many lovely gums of all sizes. Then as we approached Inglewood the mullock heaps began to appear and diggers holes. It all amused we the kids from the wheat farm at Wooroonook. Then Eaglehawk from the train windows, we looked in amazement at the huge heap of tailings from the mines. Of course all working at the time, you could see steam coming out of the engine house near Poppet Legs. Then Bendigo. All changed here for Melbourne. Bendigo had excellent refreshment rooms. Mother and Dad after getting us a table brought us a serve of mashed potatoes and sausages. Leaving Bendigo it was not long before we went into the tunnel through Big Hill. Then Harcourt, Malmsbury, Elphinstone, Kyneton where we waited half an hour as it was a refreshment stop. Leaving Kyneton there was more excitement for the Wright children, as we reached Riddell’s Creek. It was because my Mother’s oldest brother Robert Fisher was the Station Master. Then it was on the train again, Lancefield Junction, Sunbury, Gisborne. I cannot remember much more. (Russell fell asleep at this point)....But I awoke rubbing my eyes and seeing all the people [and] paper boys calling Argus, Age, Bulletin. The Wright family went on to enjoy a two week holiday visiting many of Melbourne’s attractions including the Zoo, Museum and Coles Book Arcade. Russell also recalled that the ‘dog boxes’ were replaced by corridor cars with much more comfortable seats. In each carriage there would be a very nice enlargement picture just above the head rest of the seat. Pictures I can remember were nice bush pictures; Healesville, Marysville, Halls Gap, scenic views of the Grampians and Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Sometimes the train would slow down and just creep over a section of the line the gangers were repairing. To hear the familiar cry of ‘paper, paper’ from the Repair Gang and see passengers who had bought city papers that morning and had finished reading them, rush to the window and throw out their papers to the gangers.

08.01.2022 Jimmy Onus recently contacted Charlton Golden Grains Museum Secretary, Carolyn Olive, to reminisce about Charlton where he lived for a short time in the early 1960s. Jimmy and his brother Michael, who are First Nations People, including being Dja Dja wurrung on their father’s side, used to come and stay in Charlton for the holidays with Mr and Mrs Russell Lambert. They had no children of their own at the time and would pick Jimmy and Michael up from a Boys’ Home in Melbourne....Continue reading

08.01.2022 Who was fined for..... Falling into a channel after the car trial? Yodelling at a 21st? Leaving their shoes in the refrigerator? Earning the title Mr N.W. Victoria?... Drinking 4 stubbies before St Arnaud & 12 before Torquay? Going swimming in the dam in the raw? Not being able to manage crutches & a stubby at the same time? Charlton Young Farmers Book of Fines 1976-1983, 48 pages. Produced by the Golden Grains Museum. $7 (or $10 including postage). Available at December Uniting Church market or contact Carolyn on 0418 361 971. Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to remove 'fines' that may cause offence in the modern era, it is a record of the times and we encourage you to please enjoy this booklet in the lighthearted way it was intended.

08.01.2022 Supp Lotto Fundraiser. $20 per number. Runs for 10 weeks beginning 4th July with winners of the supp lotto numbers each week receiving $20. Help raise a few $$ for the museum. Post your number preferences in the comments. Payment to a museum member or by direct debit (details in the comments). Edited: Numbers remaining (1, 2, 3, 13, 16, 21, 25, 26, 31, 32, 36, 38, 39, 40, 44)

08.01.2022 The interesting life of George Henry Botterill. The recent discovery of a Court Summons (pictured) for George Henry Botterill in 1882, led our Secretary, Carolyn Olive, on a journey to discover George’s story. George Henry Botterill was born in Brompton, Yorkshire in about 1824 to parents William, a carpenter, and his wife Rachel. George married Mary Buckle, a milliner, in 1854. He emigrated to Victoria in about 1857 but left Mary behind for a number of years. Mary eventually...Continue reading

07.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who took part in our Lotto competition. The lucky winners (some of you twice) were: Gary Wood Marj Bartlett Marea Judd Robert Spruhan... David Frankum Carol Hooper June Frankum Bec Heenan Margaret Fradd Carmel Catherine Elaine Wicks Sue Walsh Diane Wood Peter Gretgrix Robin Nicholson Daryl Cossar Ric Walklate Michael Hancock We hope to run another one soon as our usual methods of raising funds aren’t an option an the moment.

06.01.2022 1939 Flood. Recently scanned image.

06.01.2022 Calendars on sale in front of IGA Fri 22 & Sat 23 Nov, Thurs 5 Dec & Market 7 Dec. A3 - $5, A4 - $3.

06.01.2022 Thanks to sponsorship from the Coonooer Bridge Windfarm, the Museum now has 8 more fabulous photo enlargements. Printed and mounted on craftwood by Kelly & Danny at Signwise Solutions.

06.01.2022 Selling some of our old display cases.

03.01.2022 Thanks for hosting us Donald Bingo. Next Bingo date is May 14th.

02.01.2022 Thanks so much to Stephanie Dew for donating these items belonging to her father, Ron Dew. *Returned service medallion from the Charlton citizens *Charlton FC premiership trophy 1936 *Call to Arms 1940 Service Certificate from Charlton Shire *1928-1982 Charlton’s Best poster

02.01.2022 The museum took possession of this lovely organ today. It was presented to Nin Fitzgerald in 1927/28 by either the Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild or the congregation in recognition of her commitment to local families. Her husband was the Presbyterian minister, Rev. Fitzgerald. It has been looked after with care in recent years by Nin’s daughter Nell Johnston. Thank you to Gordon Johnston and family for arranging the donation.

01.01.2022 Last call for Lotto. Begins in the 4th July. Supp Lotto Fundraiser. $20 per number. Runs for 10 weeks beginning 4th July with winners of the supp lotto numbers each week receiving $20. Help raise a few $$ for the museum. Post your number preferences in the comments. Payment to a museum member or by direct debit (details in the comments). Edited: Numbers remaining (1, 16)