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Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Charlton Bridge 1907 Sepia Photograph
... Charlton Bridge 1907 Sepia Photograph...Charlton Bridge...W.Wyere photo taken of first Charlton Bridge 1907 Post card sent to Mrs Mary Spain Clifton Hill Charlton...Sepia 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. ...W.Wyere photo taken of first Charlton Bridge 1907 Post card sent to Mrs Mary Spain Clifton Hill Charlton Charlton Bridge Mrs Spain W.Wyere 1907 Front CHARLTON BRIDGE CHARLTON W. ...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 -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncBadge - Commemorative Badge Charlton Bridge, 1925
... Commemorative Badge Charlton Bridge ......Charlton Bridge...Celebrating Opening of Charlton Bridge...Charlton Bridge Opened September 16th 1925...Celebrating Opening of Charlton Bridge badge Charlton Bridge 1925 Charlton Bridge Opened September 16th 1925 Round metal badge Badge Commemorative Badge Charlton Bridge ...Celebrating Opening of Charlton BridgeRound metal badge Charlton Bridge Opened September 16th 1925badge, charlton bridge, 1925 -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Coloured Postcard of Charlton Bridge, 1907
... Coloured Postcard of Charlton Bridge...Charlton Bridge, Charlton. W Wylie (Postcard series, Charlton)...Charlton Bridge, Charlton. W Wylie (Postcard series, Charlton)...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Charlton Bridge, Charlton. W Wylie (Postcard series, Charlton) Avoca River Bridge Charlton Bridge, Charlton. ...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 Golden Grains Museum IncPostcard, Charlton Rly Bridge, c.1890
... Charlton Rly Bridge...Charlton...Railway Bridge...View from Avoca River of Charlton Railway Bridge. Looking along the Avoca River to the railway bridge overhead. ...Charlton Rly Bridge....The river is low and many stumps and log are visible. c.1890. Charlton Railway Bridge Avoca River Transport Charlton Rly Bridge. ...View from Avoca River of Charlton Railway Bridge. Looking along the Avoca River to the railway bridge overhead. Two girls standing on the banks of the river. The river is low and many stumps and log are visible. c.1890.Standard sepia postcard without a border.Charlton Rly Bridge.charlton, railway bridge, avoca river, transport -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Cameron, Ian, 1973 February Flood, Feb 1973
... Bridge...Charlton...High water depth under Paterson Bridge, Charlton Victoria,...Paterson Bridge, Charlton, Victoria, Australia...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields 1973 flood. High water depth under Paterson Bridge, Charlton Victoria, James Paterson Bridge Charlton Floods B/W photograph of 1973 flood. ...1973 flood. High water depth under Paterson Bridge, Charlton Victoria,B/W photograph of 1973 flood. High water depth under Paterson Bridge.james paterson bridge, charlton, floods -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Truck Crash, Charlton 1951
... Charlton...Bridge...Truck travelling from Wedderburn laden with timber fell through the decking of the low water bridge in Charlton, Feb 1951. Wallace Jackson & Jack Crisp were the drivers....Small truck fallen through Low Water Bridge, Charlton, Feb 1951....Wallace Jackson & Jack Crisp were the drivers. Charlton Bridge Black & white photo. Small truck fallen through Low Water Bridge, Charlton, Feb 1951. ...Truck travelling from Wedderburn laden with timber fell through the decking of the low water bridge in Charlton, Feb 1951. Wallace Jackson & Jack Crisp were the drivers.Black & white photo. Small truck fallen through Low Water Bridge, Charlton, Feb 1951.charlton, bridge -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Truck Crash, Charlton 1951
... Charlton...Bridge...Truck travelling from Wedderburn laden with timber fell through the decking of the low water bridge in Charlton, Feb 1951. Wallace Jackson & Jack Crisp were the drivers....Small truck fallen through Low Water Bridge, Charlton, Feb 1951. Two small children in photo....Wallace Jackson & Jack Crisp were the drivers. Charlton Bridge Black & white photo. Small truck fallen through Low Water Bridge, Charlton, Feb 1951. ...Truck travelling from Wedderburn laden with timber fell through the decking of the low water bridge in Charlton, Feb 1951. Wallace Jackson & Jack Crisp were the drivers.Black & white photo. Small truck fallen through Low Water Bridge, Charlton, Feb 1951. Two small children in photo.charlton, bridge -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Charlton Main Bridge being built, c. 1970
... Charlton Main Bridge being built...Photograph Charlton Main Bridge being built ...Photo originally owned by Miss Edith Florence Curnow.Black & white photo of works to widen the James Paterson bridge. Photo has white border.bridges, avoca river, james paterson bridge -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncFunctional object - Perpetual Calendar, 1940s
... Photograph depicting Charlton Bridge with motor vehicle driving across...Photograph depicting Charlton Bridge with motor vehicle driving across Functional object Perpetual Calendar ...Oval Metal Perpetual Calendar with stand. Photograph depicting Charlton Bridge with motor vehicle driving acrossCharlton in words plus a picture. Also the 'Tues' '16' 'Mar'charlton, perpetual calendar -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, 01/05/2008
... Charlton bridge...Unframed Landscape Photo of Bridge over Avoca River at Charlton Vic 3525 - 1905...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Charlton bridge Unframed Landscape Photo of Bridge over Avoca River at Charlton Vic 3525 - 1905 Photograph ...Unframed Landscape Photo of Bridge over Avoca River at Charlton Vic 3525 - 1905charlton bridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
... Water under the bridge: the Charlton bridge at Avoca in 1930. The clip is in a folder....Water under the bridge: the Charlton bridge at Avoca in 1930. The clip is in a folder. ...BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, April 1, 2002. Water under the bridge: the Charlton bridge at Avoca in 1930. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Cameron, Ian, 1973 flooded Avoca River, Feb 19873
... James Paterson Bridge, Charlton, Victoria, Australia...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields 1973 flooded Avoca River. Viewed from west side of Paterson Bridge behind the shire office. ...1973 flooded Avoca River. Viewed from west side of Paterson Bridge behind the shire office.B/W photograph of 1973 flooded Avoca River. View West side of Paterson Bridge behind Shire Officeavoca river, charlton, floods -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Sepia Photo Avoca River & Railway Bridge 1907
... Charlton...Transport...Railway Bridge...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Charlton Transport Railway Bridge Unframed photo with black border Photograph Sepia Photo Avoca River & Railway Bridge 1907 ...Unframed photo with black bordercharlton, transport, railway bridge -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Railway Bridge - c.1888 Charlton Vic 3525, 01/05/2008
... Railway Bridge - c.1888 Charlton Vic 3525...Railway Bridge - c. 1888 Charlton. Train on bridge with saleyards behind - unframed / copy of original...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Railway Bridge Trains c.1888 Saleyards Railway Bridge - c. 1888 Charlton. ...Railway Bridge - c. 1888 Charlton. Train on bridge with saleyards behind - unframed / copy of originalrailway bridge, trains c.1888, saleyards -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Charlton Tribune, 1973 flood at low water bridge
... 1973 Flood at Charlton, Vic. At the low water bridge....Unframed photograph/ sepia of 1973 flooding of Charlton at low water bridge....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields 1973 Flood at Charlton, Vic. At the low water bridge. Low water bridge Floods Unframed photograph/ sepia of 1973 flooding of Charlton at low water bridge. 1973 flood at low water bridge Photograph Photograph Charlton Tribune Cameron, Ian ...1973 Flood at Charlton, Vic. At the low water bridge.Unframed photograph/ sepia of 1973 flooding of Charlton at low water bridge.low water bridge, floods -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Wylie's Buildings 1877, c. 1877
... Bridge store built 1873. Procter's c. 1876. Western end, left hand side of High Street, Charlton. ...Photograph of Peter Johnson's Bridge Store High St Charlton. Titled Wylie's Buildings 1877. ...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Earliest known photo of the stores. Johnson's Bridge store built 1873. ...Earliest known photo of the stores. Johnson's Bridge store built 1873. Procter's c. 1876. Western end, left hand side of High Street, Charlton. Earliest known photo of the storesPhotograph of Peter Johnson's Bridge Store High St Charlton. Titled Wylie's Buildings 1877. Group of people on footpath. Peter Johnson's store, Reed Chemist shop, Procter's Butcher shop, Bank of New South WalesWylie's Buildings 1977peter johnson a.d. 1877 general storekeeper, peter johnson, draper, iron monger, timber merchant, general produce, jas reed, druggist, butcher, r procter & son, business, industry -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Clarke Bros Photographers, W. Wylie shop, c.1890
... bridge store...High Street...Charlton...Charlton. built by Peter Johnson c. 1872, managed by Mr. Gatwood c.1880s, then bought by William Wylie. Group of people standing outside on footpath, young man on a bicycle, 2 children and a man in upstairs window w. wylie general importer draper & outfitter johnson's bridge store High Street Charlton Wylie's Building Clarke Bros Photographers Windsor Mounted unframed photograph. ...W. Wylie's store, west end of High St, Charlton. built by Peter Johnson c. 1872, managed by Mr. Gatwood c.1880s, then bought by William Wylie. Group of people standing outside on footpath, young man on a bicycle, 2 children and a man in upstairs windowMounted unframed photograph. W. Wylie's store, west end of High St, Charlton. Group of nine people standing outside on footpath, includes three women, a young man on a bicycle being held by another young man, 2 children and a man in upstairs windowClarke Bros Photographers Windsorw. wylie, general importer, draper & outfitter, johnson's bridge store, high street, charlton, wylie's building -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Procter, Chris, Charlton High Street c.1883, c.1883
... Photograph of western end of High Street, Charlton showing the Bank of Victoria, Malcolm's Flour Mill, Egan's, Golden Fleece Hotel, Johnson's Bridge Store, Dining Rooms and the Bank of New South Wales. c. 1883...Sepia photograph of western end of High Street, Charlton showing the Bank of Victoria, Malcolm's Flour Mill, Egan's, Golden Fleece Hotel, Johnson's Bridge Store, Dining Rooms and the Bank of New South Wales. c. 1883. ...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Photograph of western end of High Street, Charlton showing the Bank of Victoria, Malcolm's Flour Mill, Egan's, Golden Fleece Hotel, Johnson's Bridge Store, Dining Rooms and the Bank of New South Wales. c. 1883 Early photo of High St, western end streetscape bank of victoria malcolm's flour mill egan's golden fleece hotel johnson's bridge store dining rooms bank of new south wales High Street Business Sepia photograph of western end of High Street, Charlton showing the Bank of Victoria, Malcolm's Flour Mill, Egan's, Golden Fleece Hotel, Johnson's Bridge Store, Dining Rooms and the Bank of New South Wales. c. 1883. ...Photograph of western end of High Street, Charlton showing the Bank of Victoria, Malcolm's Flour Mill, Egan's, Golden Fleece Hotel, Johnson's Bridge Store, Dining Rooms and the Bank of New South Wales. c. 1883Early photo of High St, western end streetscapeSepia photograph of western end of High Street, Charlton showing the Bank of Victoria, Malcolm's Flour Mill, Egan's, Golden Fleece Hotel, Johnson's Bridge Store, Dining Rooms and the Bank of New South Wales. c. 1883. Man standing in front of the Bank, two ladies also standing on the footpath. Horse and cart in front of Johnson's store. Damage to the lower third of photo.bank of victoria, malcolm's flour mill, egan's, golden fleece hotel, johnson's bridge store, dining rooms, bank of new south wales, high street, business -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Charlton Shire, Paterson's Fibre Glass factory c. 1987, c.1987
... Two storey building built for Peter Johnson as the Bridge Store in 1872. Photo is part of a series taken for the Charlton Shire....Charlton Shire. Paterson Fibreglass Factory Golden Fleece Hotel Peter Johnson The Bridge Store Colour photograph showing Paterson's Fibre Glass factory. ...Paterson's Fibreglass Factory on the site of former garage and Golden Fleece Hotel (1874 - 1914). Two storey building built for Peter Johnson as the Bridge Store in 1872. Photo is part of a series taken for the Charlton Shire.Colour photograph showing Paterson's Fibre Glass factory. Green two storeu building with verandah over the footpath and part of Eddie Harris Mensland to the right. Red car parked in front of two storey building.paterson, fibreglass factory, golden fleece hotel, peter johnson, the bridge store -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Brownjohn, Reg, Rear of Johnson's Bridge Store c. 2000, c.2000
... Rear of Johnson's Bridge Store c. 2000 Photograph Photograph Charlton Golden Grains Museum Brownjohn, Reg ...Derelict rear of building built as Bridge Store in 1872 for Peter Johnson, later Wylie's Building and a furniture store. Photo taken for the Museum.Colour photograph of the rear of an old, brick two storey building. Building appears derelict and disused. Not all the building is in the photo. Old rainwater tank on RH side, part of the roof is missing and the beams are exposed. Gas tank/hot water service in corner in the centre of the photo. Single door to the right of the gas tank and double doors to the left.bridge store, peter johnson, wylie's building, business -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Brownjohn, Reg, Rear of Johnson's Bridge Store c. 2000, c.2000
... Bridge Store...Peter Johnson...Wylie's Building...Charlton...Bridge Store Peter Johnson Wylie's Building Charlton Business Colour photograph of the rear of an old, brick two storey building. ...Derelict rear of building built as Bridge Store in 1872 for Peter Johnson, later Wylie's Building and a furniture store. Photo taken for the Museum by R. Brownjohn.Colour photograph of the rear of an old, brick two storey building. Building appears derelict and disused. Part of the roof is missing on the lower section and the beams are exposed. Verandah is sagging. Gas tank/hot water service in corner in the centre of the photo. Single door to the right of the gas tank and double doors to the left. One large and one small window in the upstairs section. Chimney on LH side of upper storey.bridge store, peter johnson, wylie's building, charlton, business -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Charlton Shire, Charlton Flour Mill, c.1987
... 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...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 ...A previous mill had operated in Charlton by Mr. W.E. Foreman on the banks of the Avoca River and was acquired in 1919 by Noske Bros. The present Flour Mill was built by Noske Bros and opened in May 1927. It was taken over by the Grain Elevator Board in the 1970s. 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 photograph of Charlton Flour Mill and silos. Intersection of Kaye & Davies Streets in the foreground. One large silver silo and three taller greyish concrete silos to the left. Three other cream coloured silos behind. There are pipes and sheds on top of the silos. There is a cream single story building to the right of the silver silo and a multi-storey building behind with eight window in the upper level. There is a small red brick building on the far left of the photo.w.e. foreman, noske bros, flour mill charlton, business, industry -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Cameron, Ian, 01/02/1973
... Charlton Tribune Ian Cameron. Of the 1973 flood at Gordon Park and Croquet Club. Highest flood since 1956, 25 feet 1 1/2 at the bridge, 4 inches of rain fell in the catchment. ...Charlton Tribune Ian Cameron. Of the 1973 flood at Gordon Park and Croquet Club. Highest flood since 1956, 25 feet 1 1/2 at the bridge, 4 inches of rain fell in the catchment. ...Taken by the editor of The Charlton Tribune Ian Cameron. Of the 1973 flood at Gordon Park and Croquet Club. Highest flood since 1956, 25 feet 1 1/2 at the bridge, 4 inches of rain fell in the catchment. Road damage after the flood was estimated to be $74,800.Large sepia photograph unframed, creased in top RH corner, surface torn on left edge. Unmountedgordon park, croquet club, charlton, floods -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, Charlton Tribune, B/W Photograph of 1973 Flooded Avoca River, February 1973
... Bridge...Local Water...Floods...Charlton... 1973 Flooded Avoca River in Charlton Victoria at the Paterson Bridge. Water Level 25ft 1 1/2 inches - all local water...unframed 1973 Flooded Avoca River in Charlton Victoria at the Paterson Bridge. Water Level 25ft 1 1/2 inches - all local water...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields 1973 Flooded Avoca River in Charlton Victoria at the Paterson Bridge. Water Level 25ft 1 1/2 inches - all local water James Paterson Bridge Local Water Floods Charlton unframed 1973 Flooded Avoca River in Charlton Victoria at the Paterson Bridge. ...1973 Flooded Avoca River in Charlton Victoria at the Paterson Bridge. Water Level 25ft 1 1/2 inches - all local waterunframed 1973 Flooded Avoca River in Charlton Victoria at the Paterson Bridge. Water Level 25ft 1 1/2 inches - all local waterjames paterson bridge, local water, floods, charlton -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Rotunda, c.1990
... The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. ...The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. ...Granite War monument to the left, Brick rotunda in the center within Elliot Garden, Sign reads Elliot Gardens. The War monument unveiled by Premier Sir William McPherson KCMG on June 23rd 1923. Elliot Gardens named to honor General Harold 'Pompey" Elliot, named in 1940. ### Benjamin Green and the Charlton Band Rotunda The **Ben Green Memorial Rotunda**, located in Elliott Gardens, stands as a tribute to one of Charlton’s most active citizens. **Benjamin Green** was a solicitor who practiced law in the town from 1895 until his death in 1923. During his 28 years in the community, he held leadership roles in many of the organizations that shaped the town’s infrastructure and social life. #### Professional and Civic Work Green was a key figure in establishing essential services for Charlton. He was one of the originators of the **Electric Light and Power Company** and served as the solicitor for the **Water Trust**. His commitment to education was shown through his work as a "prime mover" in the creation of the **Charlton Higher Elementary School**. His community involvement also included: * **Sport:** He introduced golf to Northern Victoria and founded the **Charlton Golf Club** in 1900, serving as its President until his death. He also founded the **Plumpton and Open Coursing Club**. * **Veterans:** He took a strong interest in the welfare of returned soldiers and donated **£100** toward the town's war memorial. * **Culture:** He was an active member of the **Mechanics Institute**. #### The Memorial Rotunda When Green passed away in 1923, a public fund was started to build a band rotunda for outdoor music recitals in his memory. The structure was designed and built by **Folliott Gilmore**, a local builder and timber merchant. It was officially dedicated by his friend **Frank Tate**, the Victorian Director of Education. #### Historical Celebrations The rotunda became a central point for major community events. During a "Back-to-School" celebration held during Show Week, the town was decorated with **12,000 handmade paper flowers** created by local women’s organisations. These flowers covered the rotunda, the bridge, and the town entrances. The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. Colour photograph of the Granite War monument to the left, Brick rotunda in the center within Elliot Garden, Sign reads Elliot Gardens.war memorial, elliott gardens, charlton, halls, parks, reserves -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Lithograph, Rider & Mercer, Views of Charlton
... 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...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 ...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 -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Lithograph, Rider & Mercer, Views of Charlton
... East Charlton weir across the Avoca River about 60 metres upstream from Bridge....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields East Charlton weir across the Avoca River about 60 metres upstream from Bridge. Charlton Lithograph Charlton Weir Avoca River Flour Mill Foreman Avoca Water Works Trust East Charlton Wier Across the River Avoca. ...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 -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, c.1980
... The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. ...The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. ...Band Rotunda in gardens erected in 1926 in memory of Benjamin Green (Charlton benefactor and solicitor). Red tiled roof and brick base. Steps lead up to the base. ### Benjamin Green and the Charlton Band Rotunda The **Ben Green Memorial Rotunda**, located in Elliott Gardens, stands as a tribute to one of Charlton’s most active citizens. **Benjamin Green** was a solicitor who practiced law in the town from 1895 until his death in 1923. During his 28 years in the community, he held leadership roles in many of the organizations that shaped the town’s infrastructure and social life. #### Professional and Civic Work Green was a key figure in establishing essential services for Charlton. He was one of the originators of the **Electric Light and Power Company** and served as the solicitor for the **Water Trust**. His commitment to education was shown through his work as a "prime mover" in the creation of the **Charlton Higher Elementary School**. His community involvement also included: * **Sport:** He introduced golf to Northern Victoria and founded the **Charlton Golf Club** in 1900, serving as its President until his death. He also founded the **Plumpton and Open Coursing Club**. * **Veterans:** He took a strong interest in the welfare of returned soldiers and donated **£100** toward the town's war memorial. * **Culture:** He was an active member of the **Mechanics Institute**. #### The Memorial Rotunda When Green passed away in 1923, a public fund was started to build a band rotunda for outdoor music recitals in his memory. The structure was designed and built by **Folliott Gilmore**, a local builder and timber merchant. It was officially dedicated by his friend **Frank Tate**, the Victorian Director of Education. #### Historical Celebrations The rotunda became a central point for major community events. During a "Back-to-School" celebration held during Show Week, the town was decorated with **12,000 handmade paper flowers** created by local women’s organisations. These flowers covered the rotunda, the bridge, and the town entrances. The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. Standard colour photo, not mounted.charlton, rotunda, elliott gardens, green b, mechanics institure -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, c.1987
... The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. ...The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. ...Built in 1926 the Ben Green memorial Rotunda was named after a local citizen of Charlton. Ben Green was a solicitor and member who supported many school prizes for literature. Ben was also president of the Charlton Club and of the Charlton Coursing Club. Ben was a keen tennis player, winning Victorian Championships in 1892, 1893, and 1984. The garden in which the Rotunda stands also contains the Boer War, World war I and II memorial and a bust of Harold "Pompey" Elliott. ### Benjamin Green and the Charlton Band Rotunda The **Ben Green Memorial Rotunda**, located in Elliott Gardens, stands as a tribute to one of Charlton’s most active citizens. **Benjamin Green** was a solicitor who practiced law in the town from 1895 until his death in 1923. During his 28 years in the community, he held leadership roles in many of the organizations that shaped the town’s infrastructure and social life. #### Professional and Civic Work Green was a key figure in establishing essential services for Charlton. He was one of the originators of the **Electric Light and Power Company** and served as the solicitor for the **Water Trust**. His commitment to education was shown through his work as a "prime mover" in the creation of the **Charlton Higher Elementary School**. His community involvement also included: * **Sport:** He introduced golf to Northern Victoria and founded the **Charlton Golf Club** in 1900, serving as its President until his death. He also founded the **Plumpton and Open Coursing Club**. * **Veterans:** He took a strong interest in the welfare of returned soldiers and donated **£100** toward the town's war memorial. * **Culture:** He was an active member of the **Mechanics Institute**. #### The Memorial Rotunda When Green passed away in 1923, a public fund was started to build a band rotunda for outdoor music recitals in his memory. The structure was designed and built by **Folliott Gilmore**, a local builder and timber merchant. It was officially dedicated by his friend **Frank Tate**, the Victorian Director of Education. #### Historical Celebrations The rotunda became a central point for major community events. During a "Back-to-School" celebration held during Show Week, the town was decorated with **12,000 handmade paper flowers** created by local women’s organisations. These flowers covered the rotunda, the bridge, and the town entrances. The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. Standard colour photograph.charlton, elliott gardens, rotunda, parks, green ben -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph, c.1987
... The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. ...The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. ...Built in 1926 the Ben Green memorial Rotunda was named after a local citizen of Charlton. Ben Green was a solicitor and member who supported many school prizes for literature. Ben was also president of the Charlton Club and of the Charlton Coursing Club. Ben was a keen tennis player, winning Victorian Championships in 1892, 1893, and 1984. The garden in which the Rotunda stands also contains the Boer War, World war I and II memorial and a bust of Harold "Pompey" Elliott. ### Benjamin Green and the Charlton Band Rotunda The **Ben Green Memorial Rotunda**, located in Elliott Gardens, stands as a tribute to one of Charlton’s most active citizens. **Benjamin Green** was a solicitor who practiced law in the town from 1895 until his death in 1923. During his 28 years in the community, he held leadership roles in many of the organizations that shaped the town’s infrastructure and social life. #### Professional and Civic Work Green was a key figure in establishing essential services for Charlton. He was one of the originators of the **Electric Light and Power Company** and served as the solicitor for the **Water Trust**. His commitment to education was shown through his work as a "prime mover" in the creation of the **Charlton Higher Elementary School**. His community involvement also included: * **Sport:** He introduced golf to Northern Victoria and founded the **Charlton Golf Club** in 1900, serving as its President until his death. He also founded the **Plumpton and Open Coursing Club**. * **Veterans:** He took a strong interest in the welfare of returned soldiers and donated **£100** toward the town's war memorial. * **Culture:** He was an active member of the **Mechanics Institute**. #### The Memorial Rotunda When Green passed away in 1923, a public fund was started to build a band rotunda for outdoor music recitals in his memory. The structure was designed and built by **Folliott Gilmore**, a local builder and timber merchant. It was officially dedicated by his friend **Frank Tate**, the Victorian Director of Education. #### Historical Celebrations The rotunda became a central point for major community events. During a "Back-to-School" celebration held during Show Week, the town was decorated with **12,000 handmade paper flowers** created by local women’s organisations. These flowers covered the rotunda, the bridge, and the town entrances. The event was a significant historical bridge for the town; it was attended by nine original students who had attended Charlton's first **"bark hut" school** in 1875, allowing them to see the modern developments Green had helped achieve. Standard colour photographcharlton, elliott gardens, rotunda, parks, mechanics institure, golden grains museum, ben green
