Compiled by Cameron McCullough
OVERPORT road residents wrote asking the Council to have road construted as private street. A communication was also received from the Mt. Eliza Progress Association re this matter.
Cr. Bradbury moved that notices be prepared, also that the whole scheme be drawn up, and portion of the work done. Seconded by Cr. Montague.
Cr. Oates: These people want a road, not footpaths.
Cr. May supported the motion, and said he was pleased to see that the residents were unanimous. This road would open up a valuable lot of property.
Cr. Oates: We have laid roads down in other ridings and at little expense.
These people do not want channels and footpaths. There should be nothing about a street in the apportionments, just simply a metal road.
We must not mention anything about footpaths or channels at all.
Cr. Alden: There is no difficulty in doing what we propose. Draw up a scheme, tell the residents we are going to make the road at so much cost.
Later they might require and ask for the footpath to be made.
Cr. Oates: Not at all. Not for years. The road is all they require.
In the Centre and East Ridings we have taken over roads which are not even metalled yet, only formed, and I feel that we should not penalise these people. Just give them the road.
Cr. Alden: I cannot see what you object to at all.
Cr. Oates: Charge them for a metal road only.
Cr. Wells: We do not know the developments that may take place in the locality during the next few years.
This scheme can be drawn up and work proceeded with as required by the ratepayers.
Cr. Pratt: It would be very unfair not to arrange the whole scheme now.
We have had similar experiences with these roads before.
Cr. Bradbury: This road will be one of the beauty spots when opened up. The Mt. Eliza people are unanimous on the matter.
Cr. Montague: I know the feeling of the ratepayers re this road, and they are prepared to have the work done and pay the cost, as outlined by the Shire Engineer. When the land is subdivided and sold, which will happen when this road is completed, with more ratepayers living there such work as channelling, etc., can be done under the scheme as suggested.
It is going to be a thickly populated area.
Cr. J. Unthank: I understand that the Council is going to metal the road for them. It will be many years before footpaths are required, but I cannot see any difficulty in drawing up the whole scheme.
Cr. Oates: I move that a scheme be drawn up for metalling the road 15ft. wide. This road is going to be used mainly by farmers.
Cr. Miles: Cr. Oates is trying to draw a parallel with a farmer’s road and a street in the town. As soon as the road is put there that portion of the Shire will go ahead like wildfire. There are subdivisions waiting to be opened up. Where are the farmers up that way? There are none!
Cr. Oates: No; they can’t get out.
Cr Miles: If Cr. Oates’ amendment is carried, it will be very frivolous.
There was no seconder to Cr. Oates’ amendment ,and the motion as moved by Crs. Bradbury and Montague was carried.
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Somerville
Sincere and profound regret has been felt throughout the district by the sad and sudden passing away of Mrs. Claude Barber, whose untimely death took place on Sunday, 4th inst:, at the Somerville private hospital.
The deceased lady was more intimately known by a large circle of friends as Miss Doris Unthank. She was the fortunate possessor of a fine, well-trained soprano voice, and for some years past cheerfully assisted many worthy causes by her singing; in fact, very few local programmes were arranged without her name appearing on them.
She also at various times, took part in musical competitions and met with a good measure of success there at.
For some years previous to her marriage she was assistant teacher at the Tyabb State school, and was held there in the very highest esteem by teachers and scholars alike.
While resident at Tyabb she was a valuable and consistent member of the choir at All Saint’s Anglican Church, and on her resignation was presented with tokens of the high regard of the church members and residents generally.
Less than 12 months ago the late Miss Unthank was united in matrimony to Mr. Claude C. Barber, of Somerville.
Mr. and Mrs. Barber were comfortably settled in their home at “Westernport,” Somerville, surrounded by a large circle of friends and well-wishers, with every prospect of a long and happy life, when, alas! the summons came for higher service.
The deceased lady was followed to her last resting place, the Frankston cemetery, by a very large concourse of relatives and friends, many of whom expressed their sympathy by forwarding, beautiful floral tributes.
The funeral service of the Presbyterian Church was read by the Rev. W. Allen Stevely, of Mornington, and Mr. H. Gamble had charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Personal
Mrs. L. Street, who was on the sick list for a few days, has now quite recovered.
Mr. George Yuill, of the Pier Hotel, Frankston, is at present confined to his bed, suffering from an attack of influenza.
We regret to learn of the serious illness of Miss Renouf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Renouf, of Frankston.
Mr. J. Quade, Somerville’s well-known news agent, has returned from a three weeks’ holiday spent in Sydney.
Mr. L. Rostron (Shire solicitor) with his wife, is at present spending a holiday at “Ashburnham,” Frankston.
Mr. O. J. Olsen, of the Frankston Motor Garage, is returning today from Albury, where he witnessed the race for the Albury Gold Cup.
The world famed dancer, Madame Pavlova, paid a visit to Frankston on Sunday last and was greatly impressed with the wonderful display of palms, etc., at “The Fernery.”
Mr. J. Nolan, of Playne street, made a motor trip through Gippsland last week. He proceeded as far as Bairnsdale and is quite enthusiastic regarding the beauty of the scenery along the route.
Mr. Robert Stafford, the live secretary of the East Frankston Progress Association, returned on Monday after a couple of weeks’ spent in Sydney.
Mr. Peter Patroni did not purchase the Prince of Wales Hotel at Frankston after all. He writes to say that he regrets very much being unable to come back to his many old friends at Frankston.
He has purchased the Ranger’s Hotel at Gembrook and takes over charge there at the end of this month.
Mr. F. Taylor, of the Grange Dairy, Frankston, returned to Frankston on Monday last, after an extended trip to the Old Country.
Mr. Taylor, who is a poultry fancier of repute in this State, brought back with him several high-class birds which should excite the interest of local breeders.
We regret to record the death of Mrs. Hague, wife of Mr. William Hague, of Cranbourne Road, Frankston. Deceased, who was 64 years of age, leaves a widow and grown-up family of four. The funeral took place today at the Frankston cemetery, Rev. W. J. Coulson officiating at the graveside.
