Younghusband side view of the local Hall built 1889, Mid Murray Council Area South Australia
*YOUNGHUSBAND February 20
An entertainment was held in the Younghusband hall on Friday evening last, when Mr T Pope presided over a fair attendance. Miss Putland played the overture, and vocal items and recitations were rendered by Misses C Hirte, E Fielke, M Chambers, F Pope, Mr Gryst, O Hack, C Hirte, N Brinkley, W Robinson, and Mr A Robinson, and the school children. [Ref: Chronicle 4-3-1905]
*The first anniversary services in connection with the Younghusband Sunday school took place on Sunday, June 15. The Rev A K I'Anson preached splendid sermons. The children rendered special singing, Miss Chrissie Groth presiding at the organ.
On Monday, June 16, a tea was provided. This was followed by a public meeting. Mr H Putland acted as chairman, and the programme consisted of the Sunday school report, with several hymns by the scholars.
Mr Robinson proposed and Mr Drogemuller seconded a vote of thanks to all who assisted to make the anniversary a success. Supper was handed round, and a pleasant evening was spent. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth 27-6-1913]
*A social and dance was held in the Younghusband school on Wednesday evening as a send off to Tpr Whalland. The residents presented him with tokens of esteem. Sgt Ketteringham spoke.
On Thursday morning the Mannum Recruiting Committee presented Tpr Whalland with a wristlet watch on behalf of the residents. Valedictory remarks were made by Messrs D Shearer, J R Baseby, H P Wishart, and Sgt Ketteringham (the district recruiting officer). [Ref: Observer 1-6-1918]
*On Friday, September 12, the school hall was again crowded to welcome home returned lads. They were Lce-Cpl George H Fulwood, Ptes L J O'Neill, J J Gass. and Dvr Fred Morey. The [chair] was occupied by Mr G H Mann, who on behalf of residents presented each guest with honour certificates and other presents. Welcome home speeches were made by Messrs Groth, Brinkley and Gardner.
The hall was tastefully decorated with peace designs, banners, and flowers, and was a credit to the young ladies who carried it out. Items were rendered by the local glee company, Mr J H Groth, Misses Kelly, Gardner, S Droegemuller, Marjorie Mann, Clara Groth and the school children.
A number of souvenirs were shown by Pte Gass.
Supper and a dance concluded a successful gathering. There is now only one more soldier to return. [Ref: Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser 10-10-1919]
*The school committee at Younghusband has presented a gold brooch to Jean E Groth, of the local school. She first attended school on February 5, 1912 and from that time until November 14, 1919, was present on every occasion that the school was open – 1673 days. [Ref: Advertiser 16-12-1919]
*DANCE AT YOUNGHUSBAND
On October 21 a fancy dress dance was held in the Younghusband Hall, which was decorated by Miss Willott and Mrs Semmler. The proceeds were in aid of the school piano fund.
Novelty dances included the streamer, confetti, lucky spot, and lucky cap, which were won by Mr Baumgurtel and Miss Gowling and Mr and Mrs Jeffries.
The music was provided by Mrs Maidment, Messrs H A Gogol, and A Semmler.
Mr S G Gogol was MC. [Ref: Advertiser 2-11-1927]
*September 29
A euchre party and dance was held in the Younghusband Hall on Monday evening: in aid of the cricket club.
A beautiful supper was served by the ladies. A dance occupied the rest of the evening. Mr G Gogol was MC and music was supplied by Mr A Semmler and Miss B Baumgurtle.
Guessing competitions helped to raise the proceeds to over £7. There was a good attendance. [Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record 12-10-1928]
*Extract from District Council of Mannum meeting:-
Grubbing of trees at Younghusband School – letters objecting to this being done were forwarded by H M Gowling (hon secretary, school committee), Wm Schmidt (hon sec trustees) and a largely signed petition.
After discussion Councillor Lahne moved that permission to Mr Banks to grub these trees be not granted. [Ref: The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser 17-7-1931]
*Arbor Day at the Hundred of Younghusband school was followed by sports in the afternoon and a concert and dance at night.
Items were rendered by Miss E Putland, D Duthy, M Alsop, Mr H Gowling and the school children.
A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss M Liebich and Mr A Mann. [Ref: Advertiser 4-7-1932]
*The third annual sports and show of the Purnong and Districts Schools’ Association being:-Purnong (teacher Mr Prior), Claypans (Mr O’Niel), Bandon (Mrs Ellis), Bowhill (Mr Jones), Ettrick (Mr Scholz), Younghusband (Miss Mesnil), Fairview (Miss Noske), Walkers Flat (Mr Inglis), Forster (Mr Millican), Nildotties (Miss Peake).
The children marched from the hall to the grounds, each school behind its banner.
The shield presented by the district council to be won and held by the school which gained highest points in the athletic events for one year, was won by the Younghusband school with 44 points.
The president of the association (Mr G A Seidel) presented the shield to Miss Mesnil, head teach of the Younghusband school. [Advertiser 7-9-1937]
*The following is an extract from ‘Work in the Mannum Mission by the Methodist Church.
Getting to Church Service
The drive is continued for a distance of 2 miles down to the river, where a private boat is waiting, sometimes with two or three other passengers to cross the river for service at 11, in the schoolroom at Younghusband.
This is a fortnightly service and is usually attended by 15 to 20 adults: and we have a Sunday School roll of 18. The children attend splendidly and at the close of the service gather round the table where the minister conducts a catechism class.
SS hymns are also taught and the duty stamp album is used to encourage regular attendance.
At 12.20 a return is made and the car is heading in the direction of the afternoon service. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth 14-1-1938]
*A pet show was held at the Hundred of Younghusband school on August 24 in aid of schools’ patriotic fund.
Prizes were awarded to Robert Hannaford, Betty Gowling and May Chambers, who collected the largest sums for their pets.
The children collected £11 1/9, the total proceeds of the day being £25 3/3.
This school has raised £46 3/7 for the schools’ patriotic fund, and the children have subscribed £44 16/ in war savings certificates. [Ref: Advertiser 6-9-1940]
*On Sunday, October 6, Younghusband celebrated 130 years since the opening of its hall as a school for local children in 1889.
The event attracted more than 250 visitors who came from New South Wales, Tasmania, Clare, the Barossa Valley, Mildura, Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula and local areas.
Anthony Schubert, whose grandfather Murray Brinkley was a student at Younghusband School, opened the speeches, then Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess gave a short speech and unveiled a plaque to commemorate the occasion.
Councillor Geoff Hall presented plaques and certificates to Geoff Stephens and David Brinkley for their many years of service as committee members since incorporation in 1988.
Cr Hall praised the committee for their hard work in holding regular events and holding this special day.
Photographs and memorabilia of the hall and a large display of old steam engines and motors by members of the Lower Murray Vintage Engine and Machinery Club gave everyone a chance to look and learn.
Vintage cars were also on show plus stalls, face painting, horseshoe throwing, whip cracking, nail driving and a set of stocks for visitors to enjoy. [Ref: the Murray Valley Standard online 22-1-2019]
Younghusband side view of the local Hall built 1889, Mid Murray Council Area South Australia
*YOUNGHUSBAND February 20
An entertainment was held in the Younghusband hall on Friday evening last, when Mr T Pope presided over a fair attendance. Miss Putland played the overture, and vocal items and recitations were rendered by Misses C Hirte, E Fielke, M Chambers, F Pope, Mr Gryst, O Hack, C Hirte, N Brinkley, W Robinson, and Mr A Robinson, and the school children. [Ref: Chronicle 4-3-1905]
*The first anniversary services in connection with the Younghusband Sunday school took place on Sunday, June 15. The Rev A K I'Anson preached splendid sermons. The children rendered special singing, Miss Chrissie Groth presiding at the organ.
On Monday, June 16, a tea was provided. This was followed by a public meeting. Mr H Putland acted as chairman, and the programme consisted of the Sunday school report, with several hymns by the scholars.
Mr Robinson proposed and Mr Drogemuller seconded a vote of thanks to all who assisted to make the anniversary a success. Supper was handed round, and a pleasant evening was spent. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth 27-6-1913]
*A social and dance was held in the Younghusband school on Wednesday evening as a send off to Tpr Whalland. The residents presented him with tokens of esteem. Sgt Ketteringham spoke.
On Thursday morning the Mannum Recruiting Committee presented Tpr Whalland with a wristlet watch on behalf of the residents. Valedictory remarks were made by Messrs D Shearer, J R Baseby, H P Wishart, and Sgt Ketteringham (the district recruiting officer). [Ref: Observer 1-6-1918]
*On Friday, September 12, the school hall was again crowded to welcome home returned lads. They were Lce-Cpl George H Fulwood, Ptes L J O'Neill, J J Gass. and Dvr Fred Morey. The [chair] was occupied by Mr G H Mann, who on behalf of residents presented each guest with honour certificates and other presents. Welcome home speeches were made by Messrs Groth, Brinkley and Gardner.
The hall was tastefully decorated with peace designs, banners, and flowers, and was a credit to the young ladies who carried it out. Items were rendered by the local glee company, Mr J H Groth, Misses Kelly, Gardner, S Droegemuller, Marjorie Mann, Clara Groth and the school children.
A number of souvenirs were shown by Pte Gass.
Supper and a dance concluded a successful gathering. There is now only one more soldier to return. [Ref: Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser 10-10-1919]
*The school committee at Younghusband has presented a gold brooch to Jean E Groth, of the local school. She first attended school on February 5, 1912 and from that time until November 14, 1919, was present on every occasion that the school was open – 1673 days. [Ref: Advertiser 16-12-1919]
*DANCE AT YOUNGHUSBAND
On October 21 a fancy dress dance was held in the Younghusband Hall, which was decorated by Miss Willott and Mrs Semmler. The proceeds were in aid of the school piano fund.
Novelty dances included the streamer, confetti, lucky spot, and lucky cap, which were won by Mr Baumgurtel and Miss Gowling and Mr and Mrs Jeffries.
The music was provided by Mrs Maidment, Messrs H A Gogol, and A Semmler.
Mr S G Gogol was MC. [Ref: Advertiser 2-11-1927]
*September 29
A euchre party and dance was held in the Younghusband Hall on Monday evening: in aid of the cricket club.
A beautiful supper was served by the ladies. A dance occupied the rest of the evening. Mr G Gogol was MC and music was supplied by Mr A Semmler and Miss B Baumgurtle.
Guessing competitions helped to raise the proceeds to over £7. There was a good attendance. [Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record 12-10-1928]
*Extract from District Council of Mannum meeting:-
Grubbing of trees at Younghusband School – letters objecting to this being done were forwarded by H M Gowling (hon secretary, school committee), Wm Schmidt (hon sec trustees) and a largely signed petition.
After discussion Councillor Lahne moved that permission to Mr Banks to grub these trees be not granted. [Ref: The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser 17-7-1931]
*Arbor Day at the Hundred of Younghusband school was followed by sports in the afternoon and a concert and dance at night.
Items were rendered by Miss E Putland, D Duthy, M Alsop, Mr H Gowling and the school children.
A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss M Liebich and Mr A Mann. [Ref: Advertiser 4-7-1932]
*The third annual sports and show of the Purnong and Districts Schools’ Association being:-Purnong (teacher Mr Prior), Claypans (Mr O’Niel), Bandon (Mrs Ellis), Bowhill (Mr Jones), Ettrick (Mr Scholz), Younghusband (Miss Mesnil), Fairview (Miss Noske), Walkers Flat (Mr Inglis), Forster (Mr Millican), Nildotties (Miss Peake).
The children marched from the hall to the grounds, each school behind its banner.
The shield presented by the district council to be won and held by the school which gained highest points in the athletic events for one year, was won by the Younghusband school with 44 points.
The president of the association (Mr G A Seidel) presented the shield to Miss Mesnil, head teach of the Younghusband school. [Advertiser 7-9-1937]
*The following is an extract from ‘Work in the Mannum Mission by the Methodist Church.
Getting to Church Service
The drive is continued for a distance of 2 miles down to the river, where a private boat is waiting, sometimes with two or three other passengers to cross the river for service at 11, in the schoolroom at Younghusband.
This is a fortnightly service and is usually attended by 15 to 20 adults: and we have a Sunday School roll of 18. The children attend splendidly and at the close of the service gather round the table where the minister conducts a catechism class.
SS hymns are also taught and the duty stamp album is used to encourage regular attendance.
At 12.20 a return is made and the car is heading in the direction of the afternoon service. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth 14-1-1938]
*A pet show was held at the Hundred of Younghusband school on August 24 in aid of schools’ patriotic fund.
Prizes were awarded to Robert Hannaford, Betty Gowling and May Chambers, who collected the largest sums for their pets.
The children collected £11 1/9, the total proceeds of the day being £25 3/3.
This school has raised £46 3/7 for the schools’ patriotic fund, and the children have subscribed £44 16/ in war savings certificates. [Ref: Advertiser 6-9-1940]
*On Sunday, October 6, Younghusband celebrated 130 years since the opening of its hall as a school for local children in 1889.
The event attracted more than 250 visitors who came from New South Wales, Tasmania, Clare, the Barossa Valley, Mildura, Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula and local areas.
Anthony Schubert, whose grandfather Murray Brinkley was a student at Younghusband School, opened the speeches, then Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess gave a short speech and unveiled a plaque to commemorate the occasion.
Councillor Geoff Hall presented plaques and certificates to Geoff Stephens and David Brinkley for their many years of service as committee members since incorporation in 1988.
Cr Hall praised the committee for their hard work in holding regular events and holding this special day.
Photographs and memorabilia of the hall and a large display of old steam engines and motors by members of the Lower Murray Vintage Engine and Machinery Club gave everyone a chance to look and learn.
Vintage cars were also on show plus stalls, face painting, horseshoe throwing, whip cracking, nail driving and a set of stocks for visitors to enjoy. [Ref: the Murray Valley Standard online 22-1-2019]