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100 years ago
- The Gazette, September 26, 1922
WARRAGUL DEFEAT TRAFALGAR
There was a large crowd at Garfield last Saturday to witness the second semi-final between Trafalgar and Warragul, the gate takings amounting to just over £85. On past performances, Traf was looked upon as “a good thing”, as in their previous “mix ups” with Warragul they were victorious. But the truth of the saying that “you never know till the numbers go up,” was amply demonstrated in this contest.
Proceedings opened with a goal to Trafalgar. But from then onwards Warragul had the red and white defenders worried. The red and blacks played like “real live footballers” and continually bombarded their opponents’ fort, and Traf’s.
Supporters might have felt a cold shiver creeping over them at times. Warragul’s shooting for goal was remarkable, and when first changeover was announced, they had obtained a most substantial lead - 7.2 (44 pts) to 1.3. Warragul really astounded the spectators with their dash, skill and the kind of play that makes football an art.
Things were more evenly balanced in the next stage, Warragul adding four singles, whilst Trafalgar obtained three. The red and whites had “the thick end of the stick” after the interval, and put on nine points to their opponents’ one. The last stage was responsible for some real hard and solid football. But try as they may, Trafalgar were the little boy who fell out of the balloon - “not in it!”. The final figures were. Warragul 10.13 (73 pts)
Trafalgar 4.12 (36 pts)
AN OLD PIONEER
The “Morwell Advertiser” announces the death of another interesting old pioneer of Gippsland in the person of Mr D.L. Jones of that town. The deceased gentleman, who had reached the age of 88 years, was born in Wales, and came to Australia when about 20 years of age.
He was on the Ballarat diggings in 1853, just after the Eureka riot, and pegged out a claim on the site of the present Ballarat gaol. He was in the fields there at the time the “Welcome Nugget” was unearthed, and saw it carried on a pole along the street to the bank, where it was sold for £10,000.
Leaving Ballarat, he went to Mr Egerton, where he followed his profession as an engineer for ten years. Sixty-four years ago deceased was married in Ballarat and 44 years ago he arrived with wife and family at Morwell. He selected a block of land at Driffield, and resided there until a few years ago, when he came to Morwell to enjoy a well-earned rest.
Some years ago deceased, accompanied by his wife and a daughter made a trip to the Old Country, and visited his birth place.
He leaves a widow, six sons, four daughters, 57 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One of his sons is Mr L.B. Jones of Warragul.
“THE CALEYS RETURN”
Our readers will note with pleasure the announcement that “The Caleys” (George Walker and Jessie Bunling) will be with us on Thursday 21st Sept., in the public hall, Warragul, with their company of Royal Scottish entertainers.
The Caleys are on a farewell tour of the world and come with new songs, duets patter and a brand new musical comedy by Sir Harry Lauder, “The Flower o’ the Glen” or “Sandy’s First Courtship,” introducing “Bella, the Bell o’ Dunoon.” “My Bonnie Lassie,” Among the Heather,” “Mammy’s Little Sunny Honey Boy”. “Swanee River Moon,” etc.
The company comprises - Miss Coral Trenery Australia’s gifted solo violinist; Mr J. Alexander Browne, baritone: Mr j. Alexander Browne, baritone: P Kelvey Pearson, solo pianist and accompanist: Mr Victor McMahon, the wonderful flute player. It is advisable to book seats early, thus ensuring a good seat.
50years ago
- The Gazette, September 19, 1972
‘SEER’ IN SEARCH FOR COSTA
A world famous Dutch clairvoyant has “joined” the month-old search for missing fiveyear-old Costa Mezentseff in rugged country near Toorongo falls.
He is Gerard Croiset, who figured in the unsuccessful Australia-wide search for Adelaide’s three missing Beaumont children in the late 1960’s.
In a telephone call from Holland last Wednesday night, Croiset “directed” Costa’s parents and relatives to a spot where he believed the boy’s body would be found.
However, a four-day search of the area proved fruitless.
Costa’s parents, Mr and Mrs Vic Mezentseff, of Doveton, and relatives, Mr Laurie Sparrius and his brother Frank, searched the area with with Sergeant Beet McKenzie, of Neerim South Police, and Mr Geoff McCay of Noojee Search and Rescue squad last Thursday night.
Nine members of the Victoria Police and Rescue Squad from Melbourne, Noojee Search and Rescue Squad and bushwalkers searched fruitlessly from Friday until yesterday.
Ther search last Thursday was concentrated in an area near the Mt McDonald lookout tower.
Sergeant McKenzie, who led the search said the spot had been pinpointed from a detailed map of the Falls area.”
“Footprints were found at the spot a few days after the boy disappeared,” he said.
Mr Laurie Sparrius, of Langwarrin, last night told The Gazette of the events which lead up to the search last Thursday.
“Not long after the boy disappeared, friends suggested that Croiset should be asked for help,” he said.
“He is known throughout the world for solving several puzzling murders cases and disappearances of people.
“My brother Frank and I rang his home in Holland early last week, but were unable to contact him.
“He rang us last Wednesday and asked for only a few details before he said he had a ‘vision’.
“He has asked for photographs of the area.” Costa disappeared while on a picnic with his parents at Toorongo Falls on August 27.
Hundreds of searchers combed the rugged country for more than a week.
They found the jumper the boy had been wearing and several footprints.
Although the search was officially abandoned two weeks ago, several groups of bushwalkers, district residents and Police Search and Rescue squad members have continued to search the area.
NEWS IN BRIEF….
Warragul Youth Club fencer Stuart Reeve outperformed all Victorian entrants in the under 12 section of the John Feathers Golden Foils Tournament in Melbourne last Sunday before finishing runner up to a Canberra entrant.
Reeves was in a team of five Warragul competitors
In the ungraded section, Robyn Harlow reached the final but was beaten into fifth place; Janeice Reeves and Annette Pedersen each reached the finals, and Dianne Zuber after winning three of her bouts.
An objection to a proposed Warragul Shire Council private street scheme will be heard in Warragul Court on October 9.
The Court will hear an objection by Mr Kevin Kevan, of Archibald Cres., to Council’s plans to construct Archibald Cres. as a private street. The objection, listed yesterday, was adjourned. Mr Kevan is one of several Archibald Cres. residents who objected to the scheme.
Warragul Municipal Band will provide the basis for a musical program featuring outstanding Australian singer John Pickering in the Combined Schools’ assembly Hall next Saturday night.
Also on the “John Pickering in Concert” program will be brilliant pianist Leslie Miers, who has appeared with the Warragul Band “Coffee Melody Nights”.
Promising young district artist Janine Fox will also take part in the program.
However, the spotlight will be onJohn Pickering, 1971 Sun Aria winner and the man who visited America and Europe earlier this year after winning the Pan-Pacific final of the Metropolitan Opera auditions.