Air King won 1936 Champion Pacing Stallion award at the Charlton A&P Society Show. Owned by Thos AllenTwo Handled Cup Shaped Trophy with a Lid on a Wooden BaseCharlton A & P Society Show / 1936 / Champion Pacing Stallion / Won by / Thos Allen's / "Air King"trophy, harness horse, air king, 1936, charlton a&p society show, champion pacing stallion, thos allen

Taken at the old Charlton Weir.1908 Sepia Postcard of Charlton WeirAddressed to Miss M Spain, Clifton Hill Charlton - "Angling Boom" Charlton Weir 21/3/2008avoca river, angling boom, charlton weir, fishing competitions

W. Wylie Postcard Series. Printed in Germany W.Wylie was a Charlton BusinessmanColoured postcard of Charlton Weir with Foreman's Flour Mill in background. W. Wylies Series Printed in Germany c1907Charlton Weir Charltonw.wylie, charlton, charlton weir, 1907, avoca river, foreman's flour mill

The bottle represents the cordial making industry that existed in Charlton during the late 1800's, early 1900's. We are unsure of the site of the factory, but the local iceworks existed into the 1960's. It was located on the corner of Camp and Armstrong Streets. This is important because it represents an industry that existed in Charlton many years ago. It would have been an early form of today's soft drink.Clear glass bottle. With an embossed label reading "Charlton Cordial Co. Charlton'Charlton Cordial Co This bottle always remains the property of Cordial Company of Charlton. F 1335glass bottle, cordial bottle, charlton, business, industry

Paper weight from desk of Kim Britton whilst teaching at Charlton College in 1976Glass paper weight (triangular prism) with 'Panorama of Charlton' picture in basePanorama of Charltonpaper weight, panorama, charlton

W.Wyere photo taken of first Charlton Bridge 1907 Post card sent to Mrs Mary Spain Clifton Hill CharltonSepia Photograph of Bridge at Charlton Victoria Front CHARLTON BRIDGE CHARLTON W. WYERE POSTCARD SERIES CHARLTON Hand Written - 1907 OLD BRIDGE Back Please excuse ..........is bedtime. Dear Mary, How is your cold today. I hope it is better. Hope everything will be alright at dinnertime. Your sincere friend Grace.charlton bridge, mrs spain, w.wyere, 1907

East Charlton weir across the Avoca River about 60 metres upstream from Bridge.Colour photograph of a portion of the "Views of Charlton" Lithograph. The photo is a close up of the East Charlton Wier portion of the Lithograph.East Charlton Wier Across the River Avoca.charlton, lithograph, charlton weir, avoca river, flour mill, foreman, avoca water works trust

John Richardson, proprietor and editor of the Charlton Tribune, at the entrance to the Charlton Tribune Office. Formerly the Wylie Building then the Charlton Tribune Office c. 1940 - 1950.Black and white photo of John Richardson standing outside the Charlton Tribune office. Typed notice stuck to bottom of photo reads 'John Richardson Editor of the Charlton Tribune outside the office at the west end of High St in the late 1940's"John Richardson Editor of the Charlton Tribune outside the office at the west end of High St in 1947john richardson, charlton tribune, newspaper, editor, wylie's building

Charlton Golden Grains museum, formerly the Mechanics Institute built in 1882.A colour postcard with inscription on left third "Greeting from Charlton Victoria" and the right two thirds taken up by a colour photo of the Mechanics Institute.Greetings from Charlton Victoria.business, charlton, mechanics institure, golden grains museum, elliott gardens

Close up photograph of part of the Charlton Lithograph showing the Charlton Steam Power Flour Mill of G & C Foreman. Located in on the bank of the Avoca river. The mill owners attempted to dam the river during the 1870s. The mill was built in 1876 as recorded by the local traveling correspondent . Foreman's flour mill established 1876 at the west end of High Street. Sold to Norske in 1925. Replaced by Noske's Flour Mill on Kays Street in 1927. Noske's Flour Mill, with its commanding presence and towering silos, has long **dominated the Charlton skyline** and remains a significant landmark, even though it no longer mills flour. The mill's history is deeply intertwined with the development of Charlton and the grain industry of the surrounding district. The foundation for the mill's presence was laid in 1919 when Messrs Noske Bros. Pty. Ltd., already owning mills in Horsham, Nhill, and Murray Bridge, acquired G. H. Foreman’s Mill located by the Avoca River. The founder, **T. J. Noske**, was an early pioneer of flour exporting, expanding his milling business after unexpectedly acquiring the Horsham mill. ### A State-of-the-Art Operation The original mill by the river operated until August 1926 before being closed and dismantled. Plans were well underway for a **new, state-of-the-art mill** to be located at the former Cobb and Co site. In 1927, the new mill began operation. It was one of the largest in the state, boasting a capacity of three tons of flour per hour, a 250 h.p. diesel engine, and three initial silos. The mill quickly gained a reputation for **excellence** for both its design and its flour, which was sold successfully in local and overseas markets. ### Periods of Expansion and Trial The mill continued to grow, reflecting the importance of the local agricultural industry. Between 1940 and 1941, **nine new silos** were built, adding bulk receival points. In the record-breaking 1968 season, the mill received a colossal wheat intake of **695,000 bushels**. However, the mill also faced setbacks. On January 21, 1949, disaster struck when a **large fire** erupted in the storage shed, which contained 500 tons of bagged flour ready for export and new flour bags. The blaze was so intense that smoke was visible as far away as Wycheproof, and it threatened to destroy the entire mill. Thanks to the monumental efforts of the Charlton, St. Arnaud, Wycheproof, and Wedderburn Brigades, who ran the main pump almost continuously for 26 hours, the damage was contained, though the estimated loss was a substantial £60,000. ### Transformation of the Site At its peak, the mill was a major employer, providing work for approximately 65–70 men. But after over 45 years of operation, flour production at the mill ceased on October 25, 1973. Noske Industries Ltd. sought to adapt, converting the operation to a less successful stock feed production centre. In 1977, the **Grain Elevators Board** took over the site as a grain receival depot, building a large elevator tower that surpassed the height of the original buildings. The site eventually returned to private hands and, since 2000, has been owned and operated as a primary grain receival site for **GrainCorp**, cementing its continued, vital role in Charlton's agricultural life.Colour photo taken of a small portion of the Charlton Lithograph. Showing the Charlton Steam Flour Mill of G. C. Foreman.Charlton Steam Flour Mills. G & C Foreman proprietors.lithograph, business, industry, charlton, flour mill, noske bros, foreman

Photo copy of original black and white photo by H Barber c.1923 of High Street, Charlton looking east down High Street.Photo copy of original black and white photo by H Barber c.1923 of High Street, Charlton looking east down High Street.High Street Charltoncharlton, high street, business

Charlton's third Post Office. The first was built in 1878 in Camp St, the second was an ornate brick building built in 1879 on the present site in High St. The third Post Office was built in 1941 as an upgrade to the earlier building.Postcard showing the brick Post Office building on High Street. Three windows on each side of the central entrance. Clock above the entrance. Signage above entrance Charlton Post Office. Telegraph pole and open gate on LH side of picture. Text at the bottom of the postcard says POST OFFICE, CHARLTON. No. 4.POST OFFICE, CHARLTON No. 4.charlton post office, charlton, business

Charlton Foundry established 1885 by C. Munro, owned and operated by the Dabrons 1899 - 1965.Black & white photograph of the front of the Charlton Foundry. Alf and Ted Dabron and a dog sitting outside their business. Parked car on RH side of photo.The Charlton Foundry, Dabron Bros and Terry. Taken by Win Wright 1963munro, charlton, business, industry, foundry

Postcard part of a set of photos of Charlton buildings c. 1950 produced for sale at Jones Newsagency.. Businesses on the LH side - Kitchin/Kerrs Garage, Post Office, ANZ Bank, State Bank. On the RH side - East Charlton Hotel, Globe Hotel,. Fire station at far end of High Street.Postcard showing High St Charlton looking west. Cars parked on both sides of the street and several cars driving toward photographer. Woman walking past Holden dealership. Mobil Service sign. Businesses on the LH side - Kitchin/Kerrs Garage, Post Office, ANZ bank, State Bank. On the RH side - East Charlton Hotel, Globe Hotel,. Fire station at far end of High Street.Shopping Centre, Charlton. Vic. The Rose Series P. 2743kitchin garage, kerrs garage, anz bank, state bank, east charlton hotel, globe hotel, high street, rose series, charlton, business

Charlton Methodist Church c.1928Sepia Photograph/postcard of Men's Committee Charlton Methodist Church c. 1928 in front of church Back - ??? Curnow, ??? Gilbert, George Howell Centre - ??? Curnow, REv. A. G. Day, Samuel Curnow, Clive Curnow, ??? Gilbert Front - Cyril Dew, R. J. TippettRev. A.G. Day Charlton Minister 1924 -1929 (on back?)charlton methodist church, curnow, howell, gilbert, tippett, dew, rev. day, men's committee charlton methodist church c.1928

Charlton Bridge, Charlton. W Wylie (Postcard series, Charlton)Unframed coloured postcard addressed to Miss Mary Spain (1907)Charlton Bridge, Charlton. W Wylie (Postcard series, Charlton)avoca river, bridge

Charlton Methodist Church c.1928Sepia Photograph/postcard of Ladies Guild Charlton Methodist Church c. 1928 in front of church Back - ? , ? , Marion Jenkins, ? , Murtle Jenkins, Miss Rotherham, ? , ? , Lois Proctor, Mrs Dew Centre - Mrs Olive Curnow, ? , ? , Gladys Procter, Edith Curnow, Linda Jenkins, Cassie Curnow Front - Mrs Armitage, Hilda Jenkins, Edna Shorton, Mrs Curnow Rev. A.G. Day Charlton Minister 1924 -1929 (on back?)charlton methodist church, dew, jenkins, rotherham, proctor, curnow, armitage, shorton

A4 folded order of service of thanksgiving for Charlton at end of WW1Charlton Tribune

Charlton Foundry building est 1885 corner of Learmonth and High Sts. Residence next door. Later Dabron's Foundry.Sepia photograph, mounted unframed of The Charlton Foundry Company, Late C.Munro, Engineers, Agricultural Implements Makers, Wheelwrights etc.. Ten people standing outside, seven men, a boy with a bicycle and two young girls. Long timber building with large chimney at the rear of the building, Machinery, wheels and horse drawn vehicles on display. Clark Bros Photographers 25 Thomas St Windsor. Charlton Foundry 1890munro's, charlton, industry, business, foundry

Frederick Price Charlton (born Sebastion, enlisted Melbourne) Enlisted in the 1st General Hospital Reinforcements on 19.4.15. Embarked for overseas 18.5.15. He embarked for Australia on duty with his OC on 4.12.15. Promoted to SGT. He re embarked for overseas on 3.3.16. Transferred to 15th FAB on 11.10.16. Hospitalised with Influenza on 14.1.17. Attached to 5th Div HQ and allotted Regt No 68A on 25.8.17. Discharged from the AIF on 10.9.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re F.P Charlton. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-1918 3. Victory medal 1914 -19, replica not engraved."68 Sgt FP Charlton 15 F AMB AIF"medals, military, history, ron mills collection

Paper certificate of service from the Shire of Charlton to J.R.CopelandShire of Charlton seal, J.R. Copeland. J.Edwards, A. Beanland

Donated to museum by Ruby Grimmett (nee Hughes) who was present in the photo as a 10 yr old girlSepia photograph showing a crowd of spectators at the Charlton Weir March 1908AN ANGLING BOOM CHARLTON WEIR 22/3/1908ruby grimmett, charlton victoria, charlton weir, avoca river

Part of Charlton Shire set of photos.Colour photo of 1973 flood in Charlton. Charlton Shire Photo. Corner of Dews Lane & Mildura Way.floods, railway bridge

Colour photograph of a portion of the "Views of Charlton" Lithograph. The photo is a close up of the Charlton Sale yards portion of the Lithograph.DANAHER BROS,. Stock & Station Agents, Donald & Charlton. E F Danaher B P. Trainor, Auctioneers.business, charlton, lithograph

Charlton Bakery established by Peter Klunder in 1876. Bakery owner in 1994 was Alan Tallentyre. Charlton Courier, previously the Charlton Tribune, closed c. 1996. Manchester Unity Office previously located in shop at western end of High St.Colour photograph of Charlton Bakery, Charlton Courier office and Manchester Unity office. Two storey State Bank building on LH side of photograph. Seven cars of various colours parked in front of the buildings. Signage on top of the buildings shows "Charlton Bakery" and "Courier". Tow different coloured green roofs on the verandahs and cast iron decoration on the verandah of the Courier/Manchester Unity building. Charlton Printing and Charlton Courier written on windows of the Courier office.charlton bakery, peter klunder, charlton courier, charlton tribune, manchester unity, charlton high st, charlton, business, industry

Flood in High Street Charlton. People standing in front of Charlton Tribune Office.Flood High Street Charlton outside Tribune Officecharlton tribune, charlton, floods

Avoca River Weir - C.1907 Charlton - Unframed landscape postcard (black & white)Postcard - Kodak Australia (No 2 of six) Charlton Weiravoca river, charlton weir, 1907

Bridge over Avoca River Charlton Vic 3525 - unframed postcardValentine series no. 170 - Bridge over Avoca River, Charlton Vic 3525bridge c.1950, avoca river

Unframed postcard 1909 Flood - High Street Charlton (written in biro) six children (all boys)standing in middle of street.High Street Charlton (written in biro)1909, flood