Compiled by Cameron McCullough
WITH the passing of the old Bay View Hotel, Frankston, another connecting link of the past will have ceased to exist.
However, time and progress insist upon these changes if one would keep abreast of the times, and the new proprietor of the Bay View Hotel, Mrs. McCarthy, evidently belongs to the more modern school, and, in addition, has great faith in the future of Frankston, in as much as she is prepared to spend over £10,000 in the erection and equipment of a really first-class, up-to-date hotel, in place of the old one, that has more than outlived its usefulness.
To say there will be no regrets at the passing would, perhaps, be scarcely correct, as there are still a few of those who remember it in the early days.
However, they are very few in number, and perhaps only one, viz., Mr. T. McComb, remains who remembers when the old place was brought in 1854 from Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, in sections, and re-erected here.
He states that the late Mr. Amos Renouf, who came from Jersey, recognised the place upon his arrival in Frankston, and stated that originally it stood on the Island of Jersey, near the place he came from.
However, as before stated, time wills that it should go, and in its stead is to be erected a fine two-story, up-to-date structure, that, when finished, will easily be the finest of its kind in the Peninsula.
It is to be built of brick, and the windows on the first floor facing Bay Street and Davey Street will be provided with balconettes.
There will be two commodious dining rooms, a commercial room, sitting room, and a well appointed lounge.
In addition, there will be a large number of bedrooms, and the usual offices. In all, there will be between thirty and forty rooms when the hotel is completed, the licensee being determined to make it a model of comfort for travellers.
The architect is Mr. H. V. Gillespie, and the work of erection is in the hands of Mr. T. D. Barrett, of Frankston, who erected, the Presbyterian Church on the opposite corner, and has just completed some big jobs in the Yarrawonga district.
The proprietor is hopeful of having the new building, full equipped, ready for next season.
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Fathers Association Formed.
The meeting convened by the President of the Frankston Branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. (Mr. J. L. Pratt), at the soldiers’ Club rooms, on Thursday last, May 1, to form a “dads” Association, proved an unqualified success, quite a number of the “dads” attending; and also a number of diggers.
Amongst those present were: Messrs. J. L. Pratt, H. Golds, Mitchell, Gray, McLeod, Lyon, Montague, W. W. Young, C. Jones, C. Gray, Kilburn, Hague, M. Brody, Bottles, Bray, Burton, Bishop, E. Gray, Johns Philbrick, Magnus, and Bottles (Jun.)
Apologies were received from Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus, Captain Sherlock, Rev. A. E. Wellard, and Mr. Nott Marsh, Mr. E. Bray, and Mr. Hay.
The President having outlined the objects of the meeting, asked someone, if they so desired, to move in the direction indicated.
Cr. C. Gray then moved: “That in the opinion of the “dads” present it is deemed highly desirable that a branch of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Fathers’ Association should be formed at Frankston, and that all present pledge themselves to become members. Seconded by Mr. M. Brody and carried unanimously.
Another early Frankstonite passes
The old friends of Mr. Alec. Fitzpatrick will regret to hear that he passed away yesterday morning at two o’clock, at his home, “Mount’s Bay,” Liddiard Street, Glenferrie.
Mr. Fitzpatrick recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, and was apparently making good progress when, however, he took a bad turn, and passed away.
The funeral, which took place this afternoon, at the Box Hill Cemetery, was largely attended.
MR. Mark Peters, of Langwarrin, had a most remarkable escape on Monday last. He was working at his motor car, when by some unexplained reason, some petrol caught fire, inflicting some very severe burns before it was extinguished.
Our best wishes go out to the popular Mark for a speedy recovery.
MOUNTED Constable Graham, who has been stationed at Frankston for upwards of two years, has received word that he has been transferred to Goornong, where he has been promoted to take charge.
Constable Graham leaves here on Wednesday next, and we feel sure that he carries with him the best wishes of the whole community for his future welfare.
New Dentist for Frankston
Mr. G. P. McSherry advises the general public, per medium of our advertising columns, that he will commence to practice his profession as a dentist at Patroni’s Pier Hotel, Frankston, each weekend, commencing on Saturday, May 10.
The hours will be Saturdays, from 6pm to 9pm Sunday, all day; by written appointment, Wednesday only.
Letter To the Editor
Sir, A rumor has gained currency that the picture, “All the Brothers Were Valiant,” which is to be screened at the Palais Picture Theatre, on Monday night next, in aid of the Frankston 11’s Football Club, has already been screened at Frankston.
As this rumor is likely to affect the attendance, and, therefore, injure the club in a financial sense, we would be pleased if you would permit us to say, that “All the Brothers Were Vailant” is a recent Metro release, and has never been exhibited on the Peninsula or at Frankston before
Yours, etc.,
E. K. McCOMB, President.
H. A. PRIDER, Secretary.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 7 & 9 May 1924