The ordinary meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council will be held at Somerville on Thursday next.
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The secretary of the Frankston Tennis Club begs to acknowledge the receipt of 10s 6d as a donation towards the club from Mrs M. R. Deane.
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THE hon treasurer of the Ladies’ Collecting Committee begs to acknowledge the sum of £10 received from Mr M. Brody, proceeds of raffle of quilt donated by Frankston tradespeople for the Belgian Fund.
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At a meeting of Mornington Progress Association on Monday, it was decided to ask the Railway Commissioners to extend the time for trains leaving Melbourne for Mornington and Stony Point from 5.9 p.m to 6.9 pm Saturdays.
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The annual meeting of the Frankston Tennis Club will be held in the Mechanics’ Institute on this (Saturday) evening, when the report and balance sheet for the past year will be presented and the election of officers for the ensuing year will be held.
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Miss Bedcock, of ‘The Wattles,’ Frankston, wishes it to be known that she has commenced business as a dressmaker, and is prepared to execute any work entrusted to her in the best and latest styles. Orders may be left with Miss Bunney, of Bay Street, Frankston.
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The sale of gifts in connection with the Frankston Christian Endeavour Society in aid of the Missionary Students in New Guinea, will be opened this afternoon by Mrs Jackson at 3 o’clock, and be continued during the afternoon and evening.
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THE annual meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Horticultural and Agricultural Association will be held on Monday evening at 8 o’clock in the Mechanics’ Institute, when the following business will be gone through:—Election of officers, report and balance sheet, and report of Ladies’ Guild. A full attendance is requested.
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Owing to the successful tenderer for additions to the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall refusing to go on with his contract, the committee called for fresh tenders, and Messrs Clayfield and Son, tender for £539 was accepted. The contractors have lost no time in commencing the work, and are at present engaged in excavating the foundations.
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We have been requested to bring under the notice of our readers the following rate charged for postage to the forces in Egypt:—Articles (such as socks, etc) for members of the Australian and New Zealand Expeditionary forces in Egypt are only accepted at letter rates (1d per ½oz) or special parcels post-rate namely, up to 3 lbs 1s over 3 lbs and up to 7 lbs 2s over 7 lbs and up to 11 lbs 3s.
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THE committee of the Frankston Football Club, in order to clear off the debt at present existing, intend holding a concert and dance in the Mechanics’ Hall, on Thursday evening next, and as the price for admission is only one shilling it is to be hoped that all lovers of the game will put in an appearance and assist the club to wipe out its deficiency and at the same time enjoy a pleasant evening’s entertainment.
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Messrs Brody and Mason will hold an extensive clearing sale at Mornington Junction on Wednesday next, on account of Mr W.M. M’carthur, commencing at 11 o’clock sharp, of his valuable orchard and farm property, consisting of 42 acres on which is erected an up-to date 10 roomed villa and all necessary out buildings also the whole of his household furniture and effects, vehicles, implements, and live stock.
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T. R. B. Morton and Son will sell at their rooms, 72 Swanston Street, Melbourne, on Thursday next on account of Mr R. K. Ingham, his well known and highly improved agricultural, grazing and fruitgrowing farm, comprising 352 acres, situated about three miles from Bittern railway station, on which is erected a superior 7 roomed W. B. villa, with extensive and complete farm buildings.
The property is divided into 13 paddocks, and enclosed with vermin proof fence.
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MR John Watson notifies in our advertising column that he intends to contest the seat in the East Riding of the Shire of Flinders at the forthcoming municipal elections.
Mr Watson is a gentleman who has had a large experience in municipal work, having filled the office of councilor in the city of Prahran, also as correspondent to the Board of Advice and committee man of the Workman’s Institute of the same city.
Mr Watson asks the support of those who are in favor of progress and the improvement of our roads.
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The President of the Shire (Cr W. J Oates) on Thursday received a telegram from the State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee requesting him to organize a local recruiting committee without delay.
Cr Oates has lost no time in the matter and we call attention to an advertisement in another column calling a public meeting to devise measures to attain the object in view, on Monday evening, June 28th. It is to be hoped that there will be a large attendance to support the President and that every one who can possibly attend will do so.
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THE newly appointed Committee of the Frankston Branch of the Red Cross Society quickly got to work and held its first meeting on Saturday last.
Mrs Maxwell was appointed Presi- dent, Mrs Dean and Mrs Jackson vice-Presidents; Mrs H. McComb, treasurer; and Mrs G. A. Kitchen, secretary, assisted by Miss Watson, the committee increased its number to eight, and appointed Mrs Walsh as the new member.
The committee is in urgent need of funds to buy material for distribution, and an extended collection of subscriptions is being organised.
To raise money, and to stimulate interest in the movement, an “At Home” is being given on Wednesday week July 7th, at 3 p.m, in the Mechanics’ Hall, by some of the girls of Frankston, organised by Miss Watson.
Lady Madden, who has recently returned from England, has kindly consented to be present, and to speak of her experiences of the need and value of Red Cross work. There will be a short musical programme and afternoon tea.
This will be a splendid opportunity for all those who have been wanting to do something for our brave defenders – they can hear what is most needed and they can take home material to work or knit.
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Messrs Alex. Scott & Co market report is a fair supply of milkers and springers, and prices generally very much easier. Pigs: A moderate supply of all descriptions porkers and baconers very dear, young pigs about late rates. Calve-A good supply and ‘a very keen market, best 58s to 69s, good heavy 40s to 45s, good light 30s to 35s, good quality small calves 18s to 30s, others from 6s.
From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 26 June, 1915