Compiled by Cameron McCullough
ON the 21st inst the Stony Point railway station was broken into during the night. An attempt was made to blow open the safe by means of fuse and cap, same having been tapped with clay, and wet bags put over the safe.
The explosion was not successful, and although the lock was damaged, the safe could not be opened.
A cash drawer was forced open and six shillings in money stolen.
Detective Salter and Mounted-Constable Egan commenced enquiries which lasted for three days, and many miles of country were traversed, seeking information.’
On the 26th May a man named Edward Stowe was arrested by the above-mentioned officers and charged with the offence.
He appeared before Mr. Knox, J.P., on the 27th May, and was remanded to appear at the Hastings Court on the June 1, 1926.
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New high school to cost £16,880
At a meeting of the Frankston High School Welfare League held on Monday last, Mrs. Bradbury, (president) in the chair, Mr. Bishop, the head-master, presented plans of the new High school, and gave an interesting description of the building as it will appear in its completed state.
The tender for the construction of the school has been let to Mr. Neville, of Elsternwick, the contract price being £16,880.
The building will be a two-storied brick structure, and the front appearance will be something similar to that of the Caulfield Technical school.
Cookery class rooms will be on the ground floor, together with dining room, kitchens, etc. Upstairs a hall 67ft. x 27ft. will be divided into three class rooms by folding doors.
In addition there will be an Arts room, teachers’ office, and other appointments.
Detached from the main structure and constructed of wood will be work shops for classes in black smithing, carpentry and plumbing.
It is expected that the contractor will start building operations next week; and the building should be completed before the end of the year.
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Mechanics’ Nestegg
For some years past the committee of the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library have been building up a fund with a view to modernising the present structure or perhaps erecting a new hall.
At the monthly meeting on Tuesday night last the secretary, Mr. Ernest Barrett, reported that the amount now at credit to the building fund was between £300 and £400.
Mr. D. J. Quartermain (president) occupied the chair and other members present were Messrs. Elliott, James, P: Chitty, H. Morrison and W. W. Young.
The tender of Messrs. Wykes and Gregory was accepted for re-painting the front of the reading-room and library.
A donation of £1/1/- was voted-to the Frankston Fire Brigade.
Several applications were received from dance promoters for the right to the hall over a series of nights until the end of the year.
Terms were arranged and the matter was left in the hands of the secretary.
The financial report submitted by the secretary showed that the general receipts up-to-date amounted to £140 10/-, which is £30 in excess of the amount received over the corresponding period last year.
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Rates must be paid. Votes may be lost
Thursday next, 10th June, is an important date from the ratepayers’ point of view. If all rates and charges are not paid on the day stated the names of defaulting ratepayers’ are excluded from the voters’ lists, and they are, of course, debarred from voting at the annual municipal elections in August next.
Mr. Ham, the Shire secretary and his staff are now located in the new municipal offices in Davey street, and they are well equipped to cope with the rush of ratepayers who find it difficult to beat the almanac.
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Help for fire brigade
At the ordinary meeting of the Frankston High School Welfare League held on Monday night last it was resolved to arrange a euchre party and dance to augment the funds of the Frankston Fire Brigade.
Mrs. James stated that the function recently carried out by the Women’s Auxiliary of the R.S.S.I.L.A. for the same object resulted in a profit of nearly £10 being handed over to the brigade.
The ladies of the Welfare League are well organised, and their effort for the firemen should be equally successful.
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Personal
Mr. Victor McComb and “Billy” Bowe, two Frankston lads, are at present touring Central Australia. They will be absent for about two months.
Mr. Walker, secretary of the committee to the Alfred Hospital Auxiliary, was present at the Oriental ball held in the Palais on Friday night last.
Mr. C. E. Bright, ex-Deputy P.M.G., was present at the Alfred Hospital Auxiliary ball on Friday night last.
Mr. J. D. Jennings spent the school vacation holiday at Mount Dandenong and returned home on Saturday last.
The many friends of Rev. A. P. McFarlane, vicar of St. Paul’s, Frankston, will regret to learn that he is suffering from pneumonia and is at present an inmate of Dr. Maxwell’s private hospital.
Mrs. J. L. Pratt has received a cable from her husband, Cr. Pratt, announcing his safe arrival at New Zealand.
Cr. Pratt, who is making a tour of the islands, will spend several days in the Dominion.
The many friends of Mrs. J. R. Sawyer will regret to learn that she is at present an inmate of Dr. Maxwell’s private hospital, suffering from a severe attack of influenza.
Rev. W. A. Phillips, of Glenhuntly, will conduct the services at St. Paul’s Church of England, Frankston, on Sunday next, June 6, and will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Picking, at “Mydugra,” Frankston.
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Peninsula Motor Ambulance
To the Editor,
Sir,
The committee of the Peninsula Motor Ambulance Service highly appreciate the full report of the meeting held recently at the Mornington Shire Hall, in the “Standard”.
No doubt it has cleared up many wrong impressions.
On 27th February the committee decided to reduce the charges for the ambulance from 1/3 per mile to 9d for the first twelve miles and 6d a mile for the rest of the journey.
In addition 5/- an hour for the driver.
This was reported in the “Post” and Frankston “’Standard” in March.
It was suggested at the meeting held in the Shire Hall that a flat rate should be made for the Peninsula Ambulance Service and it was brought up at our committee meeting on Saturday, 22nd May, but as we had not a full attendance we had to postpone it to a further meeting.
Re Mr. F. Mills case the following resolution was passed:-
“That this committee, whilst deploring that undue publicity was given to the case of Mr. Mills, same being made upon wrong impression, i.e., that a charge of 1/3 per mile and 5 per hour for the driver, was being made, and whilst not admitting that the charge of 1/3 per mile was excessive, have further considered the matter and decided to make a refund of £1 7/-, which reduces the fee to the rate at present charged.”
J. F. BIERI, Hon. Sec. Mornington.
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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 4 June 1926
