Group of people assembled at the Charlton War Memorial for Anzac Day service c1960Digital Photo of Dews Bakery, Charlton War Memorial and St Andrews Church and Hall

Photo was taken on 24 June 1987 by the Charlton Shire as part of a series of High St shops. Streetscape of High St Charlton looking east from Elliott Gardens. The Charlton War Memorial was dedicated on 23 June 1923. Colour photograph looking east down High St from Elliott Gardens. The road is wet. On the RH side of the photo are 3 small shops, Eddie Harris Mensland, Paterson's FibreGlass factory, the Charlton Cinema, two story butcher shop. Seat in Elliott Gardens in LH corner of photo.high st charlton, charlton war memorial, elliott gardens, patersons fibreglass factory, charlton, business, industry

1933 flood at War Memorial corner of Mrs Barber and daughter Unframed B/W Photograph of 1933 flood at War Memorial corner of Mrs Barber and daughter charlton, charlton war memorial, floods

View towards High St Charlton from Paterson's Bridge 1960sBlack and white photo of view from Paterson's Bridge looking toward High St. Charlton including War Memorial and Allen's Pastrycook and Bakery 1960sApproaching Charltoncharlton 1960s, war memorial charlton, allens pastrycook & bakery

1933 Flood, War Memorial Charlton with Mechanics Institute behind.War Memorial 1933 flood with Mechanics Institute in backgroundcharlton, mechanics institure, war memorial, floods

High St Charlton 1960sBlack and white photo Looking up High St from the War Memorial 1960sCalder Highway Charltoncharlton 1960s, high st charlton, war memorial charlton

Landscape Black & White copied Photo Overlooking High Street, West End c.1938charlton war memorial, mechanics institure

charlton war memorial, back to charlton 1938

War Memorial and shops at the west end of High St Charlton. Shops include Paterson's Welcome Mart, Eddie Harris Mensland, Charlton Cinema, panel beaters, Tippett's Haberdashery & FurnishingsColour photo of War Memorial looking east down High St. Back view of memorial. No entry sign.paterson's welcome mart, charlton cinema, charlton, high street, war memorial

High Street Charlton from west end c. 1950. From left - CBC Bank, garage, Trenchards Stock & Station Agents, Tippetts, Ike Richards shop, Procters, Nulty's Pictures, Dene's Gagarge, furniture storeBlack & white postcard of High St Charlton taken from the west end. Shows part of War Memorial, one car travelling toward photographer and a dark truck travelling away from photographer. Cars parked along both sides of the street.cbc bank, trenchards, tippetts, ike richards, procters, nulty's pictures, denes garage, charlton, high street

Wylie's shop window with display of photos of local soldiers who lost their lives in World War 1Black & white photograph of shop window. Sign reading Underclothing is painted at the bottom of the window. Sign in window reads CHARLTON SOLDIERS WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIICE. Framed photos of soldiers in the window.ww1, soldiers, wylie's building

High St Charlton showing west end shops. SEC office on LH side, on the RH side is Paterson's Fibre Glass Factory, Charlton Cinema. Colour photo of High St Charlton showing west end shops. SEC office on LH side, on the RH side is Paterson's Fibre Glass Factory, Charlton Cinema. Yellow panel van parked in front of cinema. Part of War Memorial in bottom right corner.sec, paterson's fibre glass factory, charlton cinema, charlton, business, industry

High Street Charlton streetscape. Shows Sweatman's North Central Panel Beaters (formerly Charlton Motors Pty Ltd garage), Heather's Choice Gift Shop (in the former Bilton/Dillon building built 1889), Westpac Bank, War Memorial (built 1923)Colour photograph of High St Charlton taken near the corner of Armstrong Street looking west. Garden beds in lower LH, road signs pointing to St Arnaud and to Mildura and Donald. North Central Panel Beaters on corner. Orange car driving west, person crossing the road, man standing near white ute in front of Westpac bank on RH side of photo. Heather's Choice sign on side of building. War Memorial at the end of the road.sweatmans, north central panel beaters, heather's gift shop, bilton building, westpac, war memorial, charlton, business, industry

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

English Oak Tree in Elliott Gardens, planted in 19th July 1919 by Clive Curnow to commemorate the end of World War I.Standard colour photo.charlton, parks, memorial, curnow c

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

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

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

### 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, green ben

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

The rose series P.3041 The shire offices, Charlton Vic. c.1957. The offices were built in 1955. Photo of newly built shire offices in Elliott Gardens. Band rotunda dedicated to Ben Green built in 1926. Boer war memorial on right.Standard black and white postcard with a white border and photo of shire offices.The rose series P.3041 The shire offices, Charlton Vic.shire offices, charlton, parks, elliott gardens, rotunda, war memorial, rose series

Opening of band rotunda during the 1926 Back to Charlton. Looking east past the newly erected war memorial down High Street. Palm trees in garden. New mill being built on the horizon (left). Band rotunda built in honor of esteemed Charlton resident Ben Green. Officially opened by former resident Frank Tate Director of Education, October 1926. New flour mill being built for Noske Bros in background LH side of photo.Sepia photo mounted on brown card backing.charlton, parks, elliott gardens, rotunda, war memorial, noske bros, flour mill, green ben, tate frank

Opening of band rotunda during the 1926 Back to Charlton. Looking east past the newly erected war memorial down High Street. Palm trees in garden. New mill being built on the horizon (left). Band rotunda built in honor of esteemed Charlton resident Ben Green. Officially opened by former resident Frank Tate Director of Education, October 1926. New flour mill being built for Noske Bros in background LH side of photo.Sepia photo mounted on brown card backing.charlton, parks, elliott gardens, rotunda, noske bros, flour mill, green ben, tate frank

The Rose Series P.3413 High Street, Charlton, Vic. Photo of High Street, Charlton looking east from the war monument. c.1946. Buildings visible are Wylie's building, Dews Garage, Rex theatre, Procter's building, War memorial.Standard postcard with sepia photograph and white border.The Rose Series P.3413 High Street, Charlton, Vic.charlton, rose series, business

Flood June 1923, part of H Barber's collection of photos. Taken beside the newly unveiled war memorial looking east down High St. There are 3 men, a dog and a boat in the photo. Left side of the street is Curnow's grocery store and CBA bank. Right side of the street is Barber's Jewellers and Wylie's general store.Black and white photocopy of original photo.charlton, floods

Photo taken of Charlton flood 1923, from Wylie's two storey building, looking west across the bridge. Photo includes the Mechanics Institute and triangular garden, recently built war memorial, and the wooden bridge across the Avoca River. Photo is part of H.Narber's collection of the June 1923 floodBlack and white photocopy of original photo.