Compiled by Cameron McCullough
IT is with deepest regret we learn that ex-Councillor C. Murray, of Somerville, passed away on Thursday morning, at “Marrinook” private hospital, East Melbourne, where he has been hovering between life and death for some time.
We feel that we are expressing the feelings of all residents of the shire who were acquainted with the deceased gentleman, when we say how deep the feelings of regret will be.
The late Charles Murray, who had been a member of the Shire Council almost continuously since 1904, was a man who did not intrude himself unnecessarily on the Council by making long speeches.
He always had something to say which meant work being done, hence his motions were always listened to with interest, and invariably carried.
During his term in the Council he caused many improvements to be made through the Riding he represented. In 1910 he was instrumental in getting an office for the Shire erected at Somerville.
He was also able to get various lengths of Bungower and Eramosa roads metalled.
In 1900 Cr. Murray was elected President, and again in 1912, and during his term of office the newly regraded Oliver’s Hill was opened, in January, 1918.
Mr Murray was returned unopposed on a number of occasions. In 1922 Cr. Murray resigned from the Council, and since then has been secretary of the Somerville Cool Stores.
He was a man possessed of a wonderful memory, and with regard to mental calculations it would have been hard to find his equal. As a matter of fact, it amounted to a gift.
The deceased gentleman, who was 64 years of age, and leaves behind a widow and five sons and four daughters to mourn their loss, will be buried in the Frankston Cemetery on Saturday, March 15, at 2.30pm.
The Shire Secretary, Mr J. E. Jones has notified all Councillors of the funeral, requesting them to be in attendance.
THE electors of that Flinders Electorate must feel both pleased and proud at the triumphant return of their member, the Hon. S. M. Bruce.
Successful in every way, he returns to his native land – a credit to his country, his people, and himself.
When one considers the rapid rise, to fame of Mr. Bruce, it must be conceded that he must be possessed of some wonderful power to have thus reached the top of the tree in so short a space of time.
If one searches through the history of the world, of any Parliament, in any country, they will fail to find any case on a par with the one in question.
Let them search the records of the House of Commons, the House of Representatives of the United States; or the Parliamentary records of any of the continental countries, and nowhere will they find any member who has made such a meteorical flight as that made by the member for Flinders.
THE Frankston Fire Brigade are still keeping their end up. In the six-men event they were well up, securing first water. However, in the next event they were beaten, being second with the showing of water.
This speaks well of our boys, when it is remembered the strong team they were up against, i.e., Kyneton.
AN employee of Mr. Barrett, builder and contractor, had an exciting experience the other evening.
He was camping in a tent at Mornington, and had gone, to bed, when he suddenly realised that his tent was on fire.
He made a hurried exit, in scanty attire, and in less time than it takes to tell it, the camp was demolished.
It is presumed that a lighted candle was the cause of the fire. The owner lost all his possessions, including clothing, blankets, and kit of tools.
Frankston High School Parents Elect Committee Candidates
There was a large attendance of parents and guardians of children attending the Frankston High School on Monday night.
Mr. R. E. Chapman, head master, presided and explained that the object of the meeting was to select three representatives to act on the High School Council.
He expressed pleasure at seeing so many present, and considered that such a display of interest augured well for the future of the school.
Nominations were invited for the three positions available.
The following names of candidates were subsequently written on the blackboard:
Cr. BRADBURY
Mr. ALAN CORLETT
Mr. W. M. HANTON
Mrs. W. M HANTON
Mr. H. B. LEGGE
Cr. W. P. MASON
Mrs. ROGERSON
Mr. W. C. YOUNG
A ballot was then taken, Messrs. L. Harrison and Bert. Hay acting as scrutineers.
The result of the election was awaited with keen interest, and at the conclusion of the counting, Mr. Chapman declared the following candidates elected:
Cr. J. BRADBURY …… 30
Mr. W. C. YOUNG…… ..27
Mrs. W. M. HANTON .. … 19
Cr. Bradbury, in returning thanks, said he felt he had been greatly honored, and he would exert all his energies in attending to the welfare of the school.
He referred to the fine work done by Mr. L. J. Ward, both prior to and since the school was established. It was unfortunate that Mr. Ward, is his absence, from the meeting, had not forwarded his written consent to stand for the committee, as required by the regulations.
Mr. W. C. Young also thanked people for the honor they had conferred on him in electing him to the High School Council. He was pleased to hear Mr. Bradbury’s reference to Mr. Ward, who had worked harder than anyone else to secure the High School. Mr. Ward should be on the committee. (Hear, hear.)
Mrs. Hanton briefly returned thanks.
Frankston Court
TUESDAY, MARCH 11. Before Merss C. Gray (chairman), P. Wheeler, and J. Brown, J.’sP.
Two cases of neglecting to send children to school the required number of times were dealt with.
In one case the medical officer’s certificate was produced, and the case withdrawn. In the other fines of 2/6 on each charge were imposed.
Two cases of neglecting to have their children vaccinated were dealt with and a fine of 10/- in each case was imposed.
Jack Wilton was charged with having behaved in an insulting manner.
There was no appearance of the defendant, and, after hearing the evidence, the Bench, who are determined to stop this behaviour, inflicted a fine of 60/-, in default seven days.
A debt summons was also dealt with, and an order made for the amount, and costs.
Samuel Scott was charged with being drunk and disorderly on March 6. Defendant, who did not appear, sent a letter explaining his absence, and was fined 10/-, in default 24 hours.
Janies George Pickard made an application for, and was granted, a carrier’s license.
The Court then adjourned.
NEW CRICKET ASSOCIATION PROPOSED
Next Saturday night a meeting of the Frankston Cricket Club will be held at Frankston House, at 8 o’clock, to discuss the suggestion to form a new association; up the line, as far as Mordialloc.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 12 & 14 Mar 1924