Compiled by Cameron McCullough
The residents of Mornington and district will be glad to learn that in a few months the route from Mornington to Dromana along the foreshore will be open for traffic.
It is already possible for all kinds of vehicles; it is even possible for a motor car to get through if driven slowly.
A representative of this paper sampled the road from Dromana to Mornington, and found he could negotiate the worst gradients without dismounting from his push bike.
There are many graceful curves which follow the contour of the land as it skirts along the cliffs overhanging the shore.
In many places the dense ti-tree completely enshrouds the road, and then there are momentary glimpses of the water and occasionally the loud roar of the breakers that seem perilously near.
There is much yet to be done before it is officially opened, but when completed it will be the most picturesque part of the most interesting drive in the State.
THE many friends of ex-Private H. Morrison, erstwhile of the 46th Battalion, will regret to learn that, as the result of a recurrence of war injuries, Dr. Maxwell, of “Thalassa”, Melbourne road, Frankston, has deemed it imperative to send him to the Caulfield Hospital for surgical treatment.
Mr. W. E. Thomason, of Cranbourne road, Frankston, accompanied by his wife, has left on a holiday trip to Kerang. As vice-president of the East Frankston Progress Association, Mr. Thomason has, on several occasions, proved himself to be a true “sport,” and possibly when he, in the course of a day or so, levels his gun during the near approaching duck season, the ducks will meet their “Waterloo,” provided Mr. Thomason is as keen a sport and shot as, undoubtedly he is a “sport” personally.
Case of remarkable cruelty. Cat set on fire. What Ivy May, of Crib Point, Did.
A case of remarkable cruelty was revealed in the Hastings Court yesterday, when Ivy May Blomquest, of Crib Point, was charged with having committed an act involving cruelty to a cat.
Evidence was given that on December 12, while in her back yard, Blomquest poured kerosene over her cat and set alight to it.
The cat, terrified, rushed round the yard, and eventually endeavoured to get underneath the house.
Blomquest, fearing that her home might be destroyed by fire, immediately rushed to a copper near by, and got a bucket of boiling water, which she poured over the cat.
This left it prostrate, but failed to kill it. She thereupon summoned her next door neighbour, who came in and ended the animal’s agony.
He stated that the tail and back were badly burnt, and that when he touched the cat, its hair came away with his hands.
Blomquest, who is a young married woman, admitted committing the offence, but said she did not know what she was doing. It was just a foolish act, done on the spur of the moment.
Constable Nolan stated that a week before Blomquest had seen a neighbour’s cat get singed while standing near some burning papers, and it appeared to amuse her so much that she decided to singe her own.
Blomquest was convicted, and fined £3, and ordered to pay 10/- costs.
Frankston High School welfare league. Hard Times Social and Dance.
Conspicuous attention is directed to our advertising medium in this issue through which it is announced that under the auspices of the Frankston High School Welfare League, a Hard Times Social and Dance will eventuate in the local Mechanics’ Hall on Monday evening; February 28 next.
At this forthcoming function devotees of the light fantastic may be assured of a real night’s’ enjoyment to the alluring strains of excellently-timed music. Another feature will be a delectable supper.
Also prizes will be awarded for the best sustained character (ladies and gents), Mrs. J. Bradbury, wife of Cr. Bradbury, Mt. Eliza’s popular and able representative in the municipal arena, is the president of the Welfare League, and Mr. H. B. Legge honorary secretary of a movement highly deserving of support.
Hence, don’t forget Monday week next.
Thrown from his pony. Chelsea resident seriously injured. What happened after the Bittern races.
George Henry Codgell, of Wells road, Chelsea, while riding his pony on his return from the Bittern races on Saturday night last, was thrown violently to the ground, and received severe injuries.
Later he was conveyed to Dr. Maxwell’s private hospital, Frankston, at which institution he is progressing favourably under the care of Dr. Le Souef.
Smash-Up on Melbourne Rd. “Chevrolet” Car Collides with Cab.
A four-cylinder “Chevrolet” car, driven by Mr. A. Couzens, owner, of 41 White street, Richmond, was proceeding along the Melbourne road near the Frankston Garage, towards Mornington, about 11.45 o’clock this morning, and when following up a C.M.C. lorry, heavily and highly loaded with iron pipes, in passing the latter vehicle on the regulation side, he crashed into a cab and two horses, owned by Mr. Jacobs, of Frankston, which was being driven by Mr. F. Mills.
Fortunately no one was injured.
Constable Addison, of the local police, who was cutting the lawn in front of Senior-Constable Elliott’s residence, was an eye-witness of the accident.
He was quickly on the scene, and, on investigation; it was found that the extent of damage to the car was as follows: Left mudguard, lamp, radiator, and bonnet smashed, while the horses were badly lacerated.
Mr. O. J. Olsen, of the Frankston Garage, adjacent to the scene of the smash-up, at the instignation of the owner of the “Chevrolet,” lost no time in having the damaged car conveyed to his premises for repairs.
A recent sad fatality. Bus and bike collide. No blame on bus driver.
A verdict of accidental death was recorded by the City Coroner (Mr. Berriman) on Monday last at an inquiry into the death of Tom Phillip McMurtrie, 19, who lived at the golf links, Frankston.
McMurtrie, while riding a push bike, was knocked down and killed by a motor bus, travelling along Nicholson street, Fitzroy, on 20th January.
William Maher, storeman, of Nicholson street, said he saw a bus just about to cross Victoria street.
McMurtrie was cycling along about three or four yards in front of the bus, which was going about 15 miles per hour.
The bus struck the cyclist, who was thrown to the side of the road. The witness ran over and picked him up.
The injured man was unconscious. He died later.
The driver of the bus, in a statement to the police, said he did all he could to avoid a collision, but the cyclist ran right in front of him.
IT was the intention of the Railway Commissioners to increase the number of carriages on the Frankston-Melbourne route on Monday last, from six to seven, but owing to the work in connection with the necessary lengthening of the platforms along the line, not having been completed, the extension has been delayed.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 11 & 13 Feb 1925
