Compiled by Cameron McCullough
THE monthly meeting of the Frankston Traders’ Association was held at “The Tangerine” last night (Thursday). In the unavoidable absence of the president (Cr. J. Bradbury) the vice-president (Mr. C. J. Pope) occupied the chair. Other members, present were: Mrs. T. Marshall, Messrs. C. Meredith, L. Davis (secretary), C. Parnell, Moore, McFarlane, Royle, J. Nolan, H. Hiscock, G.Apthorpe, H. C. Barclay, and L. J. Ward.
On the right side
A balance-sheet of the recent carnival, concerts, etc., was presented by Mr. C. Meredith and proved to be very satisfactory.
The chairman stated that though perhaps the result financially was not so good as was anticipated, it had left the association with a surplus, and paved the way for better results for next year’s carnival.
The money is to be kept in a separate account, and will be called the “Foreshore Fund,” and used when necessary for the improvement of the foreshore.
A number of accounts were passed for payment, among them being an amount of 30/- to Mr. Dalrymple, who gave a week’s service in connection with the merry-go-round.
Vote to fire brigade
Mr. Apthorpe moved that a donation of £2/2/- be given to the Fire Brigade for the very active part they took in the New Year’s Eve procession. This was agreed to.
Helpers thanked
It was decided to write a letter of thanks to Major Conder and also to Mr. J. D. Jennings for the arrangements made by them for the broadcasting of Frankston from 3LO Melbourne.
A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. G. Apthorpe for the excellent work he had rendered to the association in organising the procession and concerts held throughout the holidays.
Delegates to conference
A letter was received from the Affiliated Suburban Traders’ Council, notifying the date of next meeting, and requesting that delegates be notified to attend same.
Messrs. Nolan and G. Apthorpe were appointed delegates.
Mr. Parnell, moved that the levy of 1/- be made on all members, to be paid to the Affiliated Council. Seconded by Mr Apthrope and carried.
Vote of sympathy
It was unanimously decided to send a letter of sympathy to Mr. Tierney, who has been an inmate of Sister Campbell’s private hospital, wishing him a speedy recovery.
Shire hall question
Mr. Pope stated that he had been following up the matter of the proposed building of new municipal chambers. He thought the ratepayers should have been consulted before the Council took the action they did, in selling old building.
Mr. Pope thought the hall was on the proper site at present, and was of opinion that it should remain there as the Shire Hall.
After further discussion the matter dropped.
Kananook Creek
Mr. Pope said that the matter of doing something to the creek was urgent. It had been recently stated that Frankston was the queen watering place. If it was to remain so they would have to do something that would do away with the offensive smell that came from the creek.
There were people in Frankston during the holidays who remarked they would not visit the place again on account of the condition of the creek.
Mr. Pope said the health authorities of Melbourne should be advised and asked to take some action.
Mr. L. Davis said he understood the matter was in the hands of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.
Mr. Royle intimated that a recent complaint had been made to the health authorities who replied that there was no danger of disease from the creek.
Rechabite conference
Two delegates were appointed to attend a meeting which is being arranged by the Shire president (Cr. Wells) to organise a welcome to the large number of delegates who are visiting Frankston to hold their Rechabite conference early in March.
Messrs. C. J. Pope and H. C. Barclay were appointed.
Best dressed window
Mr. G. Apthorpe proposed a vote of congratulation to Mr. C. J. Pope on having won the competition for the best dressed window. This was carried by acclamation.
Mr. Pope, responding, said he thought the dressing of the windows had done a lot of good.
A great number of people had spoken to him on the attractiveness of the shop windows, and said a decided improvement was noticed by them.
Mr. Pope thought the association should be congratulated on having arranged the competition.
It was reported that the winner, Mr. Thexton, who guessed the nearest number of votes received for the best dressed window, had spent the prize of £1/1/- for the benefit of the Boy Scouts who are at present at camp at Balnarring.
Traders picnic
Mr. Apthorpe suggested that before the summer months passed a traders picnic might be arranged. He thought it would be a very fine thing.
This met with the approval of the members present.
Mr. Nolan moved and Mr. Hiscock seconded that the matter be placed on the notice paper to be discussed at next meeting. Carried.
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Frankston-Dandenong Road
The councils interested in this thoroughfare have been concerned lately in regard to its bad state of repair.
Mention was made of this road by Cr. Young at the last monthly meeting of the Cranbourne Shire Council, he stating that a great deal of the damage was caused by heavy lorry and tourist motor traffic.
At the Frankston Shire Council meeting it was agreed to co-operate with the Country Roads Board to suggest the tarring of the road. The Cranbourne Council is being asked to join in the deputation.
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Personal
Miss Joan Grant, daughter of Mr. J. Grant, Baxter, won a full scholarship for the Central Business College recently.
Cr. J. L. Pratt is still on the sick list. His many friends will be glad to hear of his complete restoration to health.
Mr. T. Marshall, who has been spending a fortnight’s holiday at Daylesford, returned home today (Friday) after a very enjoyable trip.
Rev. W. J. Coulson, who has been appointed to the charge of the Frankston Presbyterian Church, will commence his ministry here on Sunday next.
Mrs. T. Lewis, who is residing at Elmore with one of her sons for health reasons, has been spending a holiday at Frankston. She will be returning to Elmore this week.
We are pleased to learn that Mr. W. H. Tierney, of Young Street, who has been under the care of Dr. Johnson, is much improved in health and was able to return to his home on Wednesday last.
Mr. J. Nihill, who was engineer to the Borough of Carrum for two years, has been appointed engineer to the Blackburn-Mitcham Shire.
His successor at Carrum is Mr. Harding, of Numurkah.
Her many friends will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Bell, wife of Mr. F. S. Bell, of “The Glebe,” Cranbourne Road, Frankston, who has been an inmate of Sister Campbell’s private hospital, suffering from pneumonia, was well enough to return home this week.
Miss Winnie Hallenan, who was in St. Pancras private hospital for a fortnight under the care of Dr. Maxwell, has returned home, but is still far from being well. Her many friends will be glad to learn of a decided improvement within the next day or two.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 22 January 1926