From the pages of the McIvor Times

150 YEARS AGO

Published 10 June 1875

A Misfortune

WE are sorry to hear that, through a slight settling of the ground under one corner of the large blast furnace recently erected by the Costerfield company, the building has partially fallen down, so much damage being done that portions of it will be required to be rebuilt.

Both in design and workmanship the building was all that could be desired.

The corner that gave way is the one nearest to the line of reef, and within 24 feet of it the stone was taken out fully 10 years ago, and the ground filled in as solid as possible, not having given way in the least degree for so long, and the solid rock being within two feet of the surface it was considered quite safe to build the furnace there.

100 years ago

Published 10 June 1925

Wirth’s Circus

On last New Year’s Day, Wirth’s Circus entered upon the 46th year of its existence and when the huge combination visits Heathcote on Friday, June 12, for one night only, it will be readily recognised that the enviable reputation which it has built up during that period is being most capably maintained, the standard of entertainment presented being on an even higher plane than ever before.

This season’s programme is crammed from end to end with delights for young and old, while the menagerie, which has had its inhabitants added to since last in this centre, is a complete education in itself.

With so many high class acts, it is most difficult to differentiate, but one feature that will appeal to the majority of patrons will be the prominent part which the trained elephants play.

The young elephants, which Wirth Brothers imported from Burma a couple of years ago, have made wonderful progress.

A truly delightful act is that in which Peggy and Jumbo are put through their paces by Miss Eileen May.

All three – to say nothing of the dog – enter into the spirit of their performance in a most captivating manner.

Thanks

Miss Alice Farley of the Union Hotel, Heathcote, desires to thank the members of the Heathcote Fire Brigade, footballers and other willing helpers who assisted at the fire on her premises on Saturday afternoon, and asks all to accept this as an acknowledgment of her gratitude.

50 years ago

Published 3 June 1975

Young Farmers Notes

The Young Farmers’ Ball last Friday night was a great success.

Miss Jenny Pieper was judged “Princess of the Ball.”

Everyone had a very enjoyable night, and Heathcote members wish to thank anyone who helped with the preparations.

On Saturday afternoon last, members went along to watch the Colbinabbin versus Mt Pleasant football match.

Afterwards they travelled on to Bendigo for tea and then to the Bendigo Bowling Alley where everyone showed their skill.

Although the Springhurst members had never played the game they came up a lot better than some of the Heathcote mob.

On Sunday a barbecue was held at the club rooms. Also a game of footy.

Then a walk up to the Viewing Rock and across to the Devil’s Cave and back to our starting point.

We said goodbye to our “exchange weekenders” from Springhurst and hope we didn’t wear them out!

After another short game of footy we were homeward bound.

There is a “progressive tea” next Friday night starting at Kemp’s at 7 o’clock.

Anne Ritchie PRO