Compiled by Cameron McCullough
The change over from single phase to the three phase system was made on Saturday last.
Mr. D. J. Quartermain and his staff attended to all the local arrangements, whilst the Electricity Commission controlled their portion of the work.
Mr. Quartermain was ready at 3.30pm, but had to wait on the Commission until 5.15pm, on account of portion of the instruments supplied not being up to the standard.
This necessitated considerable alteration, with the result that the light was not switched on until 7pm.
On being switched over it was found that the work carried out was complete.
The Commission’s officers complimented Mr. Quartermain and his staff on their work.
MR. George Shepherd, who gave the address at Langwarrin State school on Arbor Day, is a son of the first orchardist to grow fruit for sale on the Peninsula.
The late Mr. Shepherd started his career when it was deemed necessary for a lad to serve an apprenticeship of seven years before he could be called a gardener, but he learned the profession so well that in England he grew grapes 18lbs to the bunch.
Small wonder then that he started his son going, for we find the lad, George Shepherd, managing his father’s sales in Victoria market at the early age of 13 years.
By industry and integrity, Mr. George Shepherd gradually rose to comparative affluence.
A remarkable man, he is a born naturalist. He combines the industry of a Faber with the enthusiasm of a Tubbock.
A clear and forcible speaker of undoubted character, he can always command a hearing.
Rarely do we find men of his type so gifted with expression. It is hard, indeed, to adorn the wisdom of experience with all the flowers of eloquence.
Yet, like Tennyson’s brook, he seems to go on for ever.
This is the type of speaker the Council of Agricultural Education should secure to address the farmers’ classes at the Agricultural Colleges.
THE many friends of Mr. Alick Vinch are very pleased to find him hale and hearty again.
The injured limb has now thoroughly recovered.
We regret to hear that Mr. Sam Pearce has not made the recovery as quickly as his friends hoped.
MUCH speculation has recently been indulged in by certain city papers regarding the decline in country trade.
It may interest our city friends to learn that the endeavour of many traders to introduce the cash system, is checking speculation and reducing industry to the dead level of state socialism.
There is a prevailing desire to have all things so regulated that the individual must serve some recognised body.
But such measures may become irksome when they interfere with the liberty of the subject.
A by-law may be passed with the intention of keeping stock off the footpaths, but if it is extended, giving the ranger power to remove cows tethered by rope or chain on vacant allotments, the Council may find itself in legal difficulties.
Some years ago permits were granted in one Shire, granting owners a licence to graze on the roads. Certain cows entered paddocks; the Council were threatened with legal action and were glad to effect a compromise.
Another test case was settled in a Gippsland Shire.
The Council was eager to keep cows moving at the rate of six miles a day, according to the Drovers’ Act.
A PLEASANT evening, was spent in All Saints’ Parish Hall, Tyabb, on 3rd July, when the gift social, arranged by the girls of the Bible Class to stock their stall at the forthcoming bazaar, was held.
Vocal items were rendered by the girls of the Bible Class, Misses Sybil Noble, Lily Slocombe, Ivy Gibson, Emily Victor and Marjorie Harding, the accompaniments being played by Miss Annie Gibson and Miss Young. Several smaller girls gave recitations (Vera Baker, Queenie Victor, Dorrie Noble).
Miss Emily Victor played a pianoforte solo.
The whole school gave two little songs and two popular items were given by the Holy Trinity Hastings troop of Boy Scouts.
A guessing competition for a box of chocolates, given by Mrs. Alden, was won by Hazel Slocombe.
Other prizes were won by Mrs. C. Cole, Marjorie Cole, and Audrey Mair. The vicar, Rev. A. Banks, and Miss Young organised several games for the young people, and supper, provided by the Ladies’ Guild, brought a successful evening to a close.
Boy Scouts – Commissioner Sayer At Frankston
The local troup of Boy Scouts invited their parents and friends to attend at the drill hall on Monday night last, and a large number accepted the invitation.
Mr. Thexton, the local Scout-master, was in attendance with 40 Scouts.
Commissioner Sayer, the district Scout Leader, was also present.
Mr. Thexton, in declaring the function open, said he was glad to see so many present. The boys were shaping very well, but it was very necessary that a committee of parents be formed to look after the financial side of the business; also other matters which required attention to put the local Boy Scout branch on a proper footing.
Mr. Thexton then introduced Commissioner Sayer, who has had a very extensive career in the Boy Scout movement. (Applause).
Commissioner Sayer said he was very pleased to be present. It was part of his duty to keep in touch with the various troups in his district.
He was more than pleased to know what rapid strides the Frankston troup had made. There were forty members at present.
The speaker said he would like to remind those present of the high ideals that the movement stood for.
The boys were given excellent character training, which eventually had a big influence on their future life.
The speaker went on to say that there were ten laws that governed the movement. The first was: “Loyalty to the King”; another was: “To be useful and help others.” Commissioner Sayer thought that a committee of ladies was a good move, and would help considerably to strengthen the movement.
Euchre parties, picture nights and other amusements were amongst those mentioned by the Commissioner, whereby money could be raised to purchase the necessary equipment for the boys.
Commissioner Sayer appealed to the parents to help the local Scout-master (Mr. Thexton) who was bearing the burden in organising the troup.
The boys who have passed their “Tenderfoot,” as this stage were put through an oath of office, which is necessary before they can hold the position.
Supper was served in a very enticing manner by the boys, and very much appreciated by all.
Messrs. Witheridge and Beach are to be congratulated on the way in which they assisted to make the function the success it was.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 17 July 1925
