ON Saturday last, the little six year old son of Mrs Roberts, of the Dromana Tea Rooms, was drowned at Dromana.
The little fellow was seen near the pier in the afternoon, and the body was found next morning 300 yards away.
His father was killed at the war.
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MR Joseph Unthank’s reply to “Retribution” come to hand this morning too late for publication in today’s issue. Appears next issue.
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MR Nankervis, stationmaster at Frankston, left this week for Sydney, where he will spend his annual holidays.
Mr Nugent is the relieving officer.
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AT the Criminal Court yesterday, before Mr Justice Cussen, Allan Tevendale, aged 22, pleaded guilty to two charges of converting to his own use money which came into his possession as postal assistant at Frankston.
He was sentenced to two months imprisonment, with hard labor, on each charge, the sentences to be concurrent.
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DEPOSITORS in the State Savings Bank are reminded by advertisement that the Inspector (Mr J. M. Corbet) will be in attendance at the bank on July 4th, for the annual inspection of passbooks.
It is particularly desired that depositors should produce their passbooks at this time.
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ON Saturday last, the little six year old son of Mrs Roberts, of the Dromana Tea Rooms, was drowned at Dromana.
The little fellow was seen near the pier in the afternoon, and the body was found next morning 300 yards away.
His father was killed at the war.
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FOR Children’s Hacking Cough Use Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
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THE Rev. E. Schweiger, of Christ Church, Essendon, who comes to Frankston on the 22nd inst. to assist Miss Dorathea Macmaster at her recital in aid of the Blind Institute, is an enthusiastic musician, and one of the ablest organisers in Victoria.
Whilst the war waged, he arranged a number of concerts for the Red Cross fund, at which Madame Melba, Miss Florence Fawas, Madame Ashley, John Amadio, Signor Cachialli and a host of others assisted.
As an Essendonian, Miss Macmaster took prominent parts as piano soloist and accompanist.
Mr Schweiger hit on the happy idea of getting the Prince of Wales to nominate Christ Church a memorial church, and to authorise the calling of its tower, which is to hold Australia’s carillon, the Prince’s Tower.
Mr Schweiger studied singing in Europe, but put aside his musical ambition to enter the church.
Frankston folk will greatly appreciate his numbers.
Of other items, and of the arrangements generally, more will be said next week.
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A PLEASING function took place in the Frankton Mechanics’ Hall on Friday evening last, when the members of the Presbyterian Church entertained Miss Prosser at a social.
The minister, Mr J. F. Bell, presided.
Mr Nairn, of Somerville, Miss Dulcie Logan and Miss Dorethea Macmaster assisted in the programme, which was greatly appreciated.
The chairman, in presenting Miss Prosser with a wallet of notes, referred to the very valuable assistance rendered by that young lady in her capacity as church organist.
She was held in high esteem by church members, whose gift was intended to mark, in a small way, the depth of their appreciation.
Mr Prosser feelingly responded on behalf of his daughter.
Dainty refreshments were served during the evening.
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OWING to the non-arrival of trees, Arbor Day, which was to have been celebrated at the Frankston State school today, was postponed until Friday next.
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THE monthly meeting of the Frankston Progress Association was held last Tuesday evening. Mr H. Vicars (president), was in the chair.
Correspondence was read relating to Kananook Creek, – the full text is published in another column.
A resolution supporting same was carried.
It was decided to ask the council to have the fire plugs made accessible, also to have discs provided for registered dogs.
Cr Wells undertook to bring the matters forward.
Satisfaction was expressed at the decision of the council to proceed with the improvement of Playne Street, and Cr Wells was complimented on having worked so energetically to that end.
The secretary reported in connection with the last meeting of the Combined Progress Associations held at Carrum, and Messrs Wheeler and James undertook to act with the secretary at future meetings.
Mr Legge was welcomed as a new member, and, by special request, Mr Wheeler kindly consented to entertain members at next meeting by relating his experiences in connection with his recent trip to Fiji.
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THE Chief Officer of the Country Road’s Board visited Frankston last week and inspected the local brigade.
There was a good number of members, and Captain D. Petrie put them through their paces in good style.
Speaking to a representative of “The Standard,” the Chief Officer stated that he was well pleased with the enthusiasm shown by the Frankston Brigade.
He congratulated the town on possessing such a fine water supply, which equalled the pressure in the mains at Ballarat and Bendigo and was better than that of Geelong, Warrnambool and other large centres.
Of the 135 towns under his supervision, Frankston, he said, was among the first 10 in the matter of the water supply.
Mr Marshall was not altogether satisfied with the quality of the equipment on hand at the Frankston Fire Station and suggested that a new reel would be a decided improvement.
He was quite emphatic on the point that the responsibility of providing and keeping the fire plugs in an efficient state, rested with the shire council, and was surprised that any doubt should have arisen over the matter.
It has been a cause for grievance with members of the Frankston brigade that many of the fire plugs in the main streets have no indicators, and should it be urgently necessary to use them, valuable time would be lost in locating and digging for the plugs before the hydrant could be fixed.
The Chief Officer would not say it was necessary for the council to erect white indicating boards, but he added ‘any council taking a proper pride and interest in their town would provide every facility within reason.”
The secretary of the Frankston brigade is writing the local shire council in reference to the matter, when, no doubt prompt action will be taken to assist and encourage the efforts of the volunteer firemen.
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THE hon. sec., Mr Milner Macmaster, has been fortunate in securing a first rate programme for the Scotch concert to be held on Friday, 22nd inst.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 1 July 1921