Compiled by Cameron McCullough
At the Frankston Court on Tuesday last before Mr. Smith, P.M., and Messers. C. Grant, C. Gray, W. Armstrong, J. Brown and J. Nott Marsh,
J.’sP. a number of motorists were fined for having travelled on the wrong side of the road in Bay street,
Frankston.
Senior-Constable Elliott proceeded against Walter D. Scott for having driven a car on the wrong side in Bay Street, and for not having stopped when called upon to do so.
Defendant was fined 10/- with 5/ costs.
Constable Anderson informed the Bench that Charles Deaker also travelled on the wrong side of the road on May 30, about 5 p.m.
Defendant said he drove on the wrong side to pick up a friend.
He was fined 20/-.
Cedric Johnston for having committed a similar offence, was also fined 20/-.
James Lacey was fined 20/- for having driven a motor bus on the wrong side of the road in Bay street.
Death of peninsula pioneer
The passing away of the late Mr. James Connell on June 10 has left a blank in the Tuerong district, and he will be greatly missed by all neighbors around that part.
His death came as a surprise, as only the day before he was engaged in doing some fencing.
Awakening at daylight he spoke to Mrs. Connell but shortly afterward he drew a long breath and passed away.
The esteem in which he was held was shown by the very large attendance at the funeral on Saturday afternoon. The members of the Foresters’ lodge (of which deceased was a member) joined the funeral at the Point Nepean road, and marched to the graveside in advance of the hearse.
Archdeacon Aickin, of the Church of England, read the burial service, and Bro. F. Berglund the last rites of the Foresters’ lodge. The pallbearers were members of the lodge -Bros. J. and E. Turner, H. Downward, P. Olsen, C. Parsons and W. Cavell.
The deceased was a native of the Peninsula, having been born at Kangerong 73 years ago.
He was associated in the early days with the first racing club of the Peninsula at Baxter’s Flat, and acted as starter there for many years. He was also starter at Mornington until 1919, when the V.R.C. officials filled all the important positions at that course; he acted as starter at Emu Plains and Moat’s Corner right up till the last meeting held this year, also at Flinders ever since the race club was re-formed there in 1906.
He was, with the Hon. A. Downward and Mr. J. C. Griffeth, senr., of Dromana, one of the last three surviving members of the first Baxter’s Flat Racing Club.
Being of magnificent physique, he was an athlete of no mean repute, and took part in the first historic football match-played on the Peninsula. This was when two teams, captained by the Barker brothers, of Barker’s station, Flinders, just home from college – from the Flinders and Balnarring districts met at Balnarring.
Football was played for ten minutes and then the two teams fought each other until dark, some players even being chased to their homes.
He then took up land at “Tuerong” and by energy and perseverance had at one time 1000 acres of land and a large number of stock.
In recent years he sold 408 acres at Kangerong to Mr. Matthewson and 200 acres near Hastings to Mr. Heggan and lived a quieter life.
As a shearer in the “nineties” he used to shear along the Darling and the Murrumbidgee Rivers. In later years he and Mr. Albert Wilson, formerly of Moorooduc, put up a record at John Cleeland’s, Phillip Island, which his not since been beaten on the Peninsula.
They shore 292 comeback wethers in one day – Mr. Wilson 150, and “Jim” (as he was known all over the Peninsula) Connell 142.
He was one of the leading stone contractors of the Peninsula-all the first metal roads were made by Messrs. J. Connell, T. Male and J. Turner.
His declining years were cheered by an affectionate wife and a united family, consisting of Messrs. James and John G. Connell, of Brunswick; William, of W.A.; Albert and Louis, of Green Island, Mornington; Mrs. M. Mooney, Brunswick; Mrs. A..Simpson, Brunswick; and Mrs. J. McNulty, Echuca.
Wedding bells – Bradford-Lucas
A wedding of considerable interest to the sporting community of the peninsula, and especially football enthusiasts, was celebrated at St. Peter’s Church of England, Mornington, on Wednesday afternoon, June 16, at 2.30 p.m., the Ven. Archdeacon Aickin being the officiating clergyman.
The contracting parties were Mr. Edward G. (Barney) Bradford, son of Mrs. A. Bradford and the late Saumel Bradford, of Green Island, Mornington, and Miss Ivy M. Lucas, second youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Lucas, Stumpy Gully road, Moorooduc.
Entering the church with her father who gave her away, the bride wore white crepe de chene, fancy French pleated skirt bodice finished with buttons, and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums and asparagus fern.
Miss May Lucas, sister of bride, was bridesmaid. She wore pale pink crepe de chene, black velvet hat, with bouquet of pink roses and maiden hair fern.
Mr. Harold V. Leigh supported the bridegroom as best man.
Archdeacon Aickin played beautifully on the organ as the couple left the church.
After the ceremony the bride’s parents entertained about 50 guests at the wedding breakfast at Mrs. Bradford’s residence in Barkly street, where the usual toasts were honored, all joining in wishing the bridal couple health, happiness and prosperity.
The bride’s going away dress was a grey gabardine costume, with black velvet hat and black shoes.
The happy couple left by the evening train en route to Mt. Buffalo, where the honeymoon will be spent.
Personal
We regret to record the death of Miss Julia M. Campbell, which sad event took place at the private hospital of her sister, at Frankston on Saturday last.
Deceased was the youngest daughter of the late Archibald Thompson Campbell of Pennycross, Hamilton.
The many friends of Sister Campbell will deeply sympathise with her in her sad bereavement.
Before he left Melbourne yesterday evening, Percy Grainger, the genius of the piano, had a few words with little Eunice Barclay, of Frankston.
At parting he shook hands and said: “I wish you good luck.”
Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Bell visited Phillip Island during the week-end and spent a pleasant holiday with Mr. and Mrs. O. Boys, at “Migunyah.”
Cr. J. L. Pratt, who is touring the South Sea islands, is being much benefitted in health by the trip. He writes from Suva to say that he is enjoying himself immensely – clad in shorts and cotton shirt!
Mr. C. Meredith’s many friends will be sorry to learn of his having met with a painful accident on Monday last.
Mr. Meredith broke a bone in his left foot, and is at present getting about on crutches.
Cr. J. Bradbury is at present on the sick list, being confined to his bed with an attack of influenza.
Mrs. A. Aitken has been elected president of the ladies’ committee of the Frankston Football Club, vice Miss Box, who is leaving the district.
Mrs. Aitken and her family have always been enthusiastic supporters of the local club, and their practical assistance in years past assisted materially in bringing premierships to Frankston.
From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 25 June 1926
