MESSRS Adamson, Strettle and Co will hold their next sale at Tanti on Monday next—For entries see advt.
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MR Joseph Unthank will address the electors at the Somerville Hall on Wednesday evening next, and gives a cordial invitation for all Centre Riding ratepayers to be present.
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A PUBLIC meeting will be held on Thursday evening next in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall, when addresses will be delivered on the 6 o’clock closing question by prominent speakers.
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A PRESENTATION of a travelling bag was made to Guard Phil O’Grady, on being transferred to Mornington, by his fellow employees, Frankston, who regret the loss of P. O’ G, but wish him good luck in his new sphere.
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THE Scotch concert this evening at the Mechanics’ Hall will be given by a capable company of inimitable artists, clever and charming performers, who have everywhere and always been enthusiastically received.
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MR Harry Skinner, the well known Scottish entertainer has arranged a musical treat for the residents of Frankston for this evening at the Mechanics’ Hall. The funds are in aid of the Frankston District Roll of Honor Fund.
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A GENEROUS donation of £2 was given to the “Wattles Club”, by a friend, and small donations amounting to 16s were also handed in 54 cups and saucers and 100 tea spoons were given by Mrs Hay, 66 cups and saucers, and 12 bread and butter plates, by Mrs Maloney, £1, for small plates, by Mrs C. Gray and tea pot, by Mrs Wilcox.
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HEREUNDER I beg to submit balance sheet of Seaford Red Cross Society for the year ending June 15th. Debit— Expenses, including cost of material purchased, £21 2s 5d. Cash in hand £9 11s 10d. Credit—Money collected by public subscriptions £40 14s 3d. Credit balance £9 11s 10d. The people of Seaford can be congratulated on the magnitude of their effort, considering the size of the place, as 1232 articles have been made during the year by members of this society which is financed by local contribution.
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THE members of the W.C.T.U. held a drawing room meeting in connection with the above Society last Thursday afternoon. The gathering was a most enjoyable one. Mrs Carroll delighted the audience with a beautiful song, “The Valley of Laughter” and a paper given by Mrs McCormack on “Women, her present duty and privilege ‘ was also particularly well received, as was also a duet by the two above mentioned ladies. In the absence of the President (Mrs Twining) the chair was taken by Miss Watson, who gave a most able address. Refreshments were handed round during the afternoon and the secretary had the pleasure of receiving three new members to the society.
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AMONG the correspondence read at a meeting of the “Wattles” Club held at the Hall, on Wednesday evening, was the following letter:—G.P.O., Sydney, 11.8.16—Dear Sir, or Madam—It gives me greatest pleasure to write a few words of thanks I feel so rightly due to you and your fellow workers of the “Wattles Club” in giving us, the returned soldiers, on A14 “Euripidies”, such a great and enjoyable reception during our short call at Melbourne.
I am sure in this matter, mine is the general sentiment of the boys, and we greatly appreciate what you did for us, and later, during the reminiscences of our service in this war, surely this reception at our home-coming, will never be forgotten. Once again thanking you for your great kindness,—Yours truly,—PTE. W. GREENE, 1st A. A.M.C.
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FRANKSTON was again visited by about 270 returned New South Wales and Queensland sick and wounded soldiers, and were entertained in the Mechanics’ Hall by the “Wattles Club”, on Monday last. Having had an exceptionally rough time coming across, and not being allowed to land at Fremantle, the boys seemed to appreciate doubly, the outing which was arranged for them.
As their boat was to remain in Melbourne just the one day, the pleasure trip was quite unexpected. The only fault to find was that time and tide wait for no man— not even a soldier, and although there was ample amusement for hours to come, good-byes were said amid loud and prolonged cheers, which were good to hear.
One of the soldiers, and a lady visitor kept things going merrily during the afternoon.
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THE Candidates Song. Now polling day will soon be here, with the question to decide who best to cast a vote for, and who to cast aside. You have the choice of two this time, both good men and true, and we’re waiting, calmly waiting, to hear what you will do.
Now one of us you’ve tried before, who proved so just and fair, his comrades thought so much of him, they placed him in the chair. Perhaps they hope to see him back, and trust that he’ll pull through, so they’re waiting, calmly waiting to see what you will do.
Now just a thought to the other one before your vote is cast he’ll likely hold good trumps this time, and win the seat at last. He’s patient at the game no doubt, he’s tried, and tried before, but never yet has had the luck to top the voters score.
But soon the waiting time will end, the day is coming fast when each of us will know the best, or perhaps the worst at last.
So now good folk ‘tis left to you to exercise your will, to put a new man in the place or keep the old one still. So voters you must please yourselves, your judge and jury too, while we are waiting patiently, to hear what you will do.
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RESIDENTS of the Mornington Peninsula will be highly gratified to learn that the question of the provision of water supply has; at last, been practically settled. The Federal Public Works Committee, which was asked to investigate the matter, has decided in favour of the scheme drawn up by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, known as tile Bunyip scheme.
Its report recommending the adoption of this scheme will be presented as soon as Parliament meets. The Bunyip scheme, which the Public Works Committee recommends, has a catchment area of 211,000 acres . It is estimated that a supply for 300,000 people can be drawn from this scheme, and that even then the riparian rights of the settlers lower down stream will not be affected. The gaugings show that in the driest season and under the worst conditions, there is a daily flow of many million gallons, and analyses of the water have shown it to be a point better than the metropolitan supply.
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From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 19 August, 1916