Compiled by Cameron McCullough
A serious accident befell Mr. Walker, of Birdwood street, when driving from Moorooduc on Monday evening.
Shortly after leaving Moorooduc his horse stumbled badly, causing the backband to break. The shafts, thus freed, struck the road and snapped, and the horse bolted.
Mr. Walker held to the reins but was unable to control the animal.
After travelling some distance in this fashion he was thrown heavily against a tree, striking his head and rendering him unconscious.
Luckily, Mr. Watson, of Moorooduc, was able to render some aid to the sufferer, and securing a car, drove Mr. Walker to his home.
Dr. Johnson attended the patient and found that, beside head injuries and shock, Mr. Walker had sustained injuries to his back.
It is anticipated that a full recovery will take six weeks or more.
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Housewives’ Association – Branch formed in Frankston
On Monday afternoon a number of ladies attended at the Mechanics’ Institute to hear Mrs. Glencross’s address. Mrs. Bradbury occupied the, chair.
Mrs. Glencross, in a wonderfully interesting and forceful way, explained to the ladies present what an advantage a local branch would be.
She pointed out what had been done in the past, not only with the milk supply, and jam and fruit, but in many lesser ways which although sometimes indirectly had an effect for good to all housewives, whether members or not.
She stressed very strongly the fact that it was sometimes thought the housewives were more or less antagonistic to the traders. This is quite erroneous, as the, association is ever willing to make such arrangements, as will be equally beneficial to both sides, and to those traders who help the housewives. The housewives give their custom and their cash.
Miss Robertson, the organising secretary, also spoke and explained the simple working of the association.
It was unanimously agreed to form a local branch. Mrs. Wilson was elected president; Mrs. Geo. Keast and Miss McComb, vice-presidents; Mrs. Lucas, secretary, and Mrs. Polglase treasurer.
A large number of members were enrolled and shortly a canvass of the resident housewives will be made with a view to giving all an opportunity to become members.
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Mr. Tasker’s farewell
A meeting of the committee appointed to arrange a farewell social to Mr. Tasker was held on Monday night, Mr. Meredith presiding.
The secretary, Mr. Nolan, reported that arrangements for the forthcoming social were proceeding satisfactorily and it was decided to invite the ladies to attend a committee meeting next Monday night at the “Wattle” cafe to finalise details in connection with the catering.
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Personal
Among the visitors to ‘The Fernery,” Mornington road, Frankston, on Cup day were Sir James Elder and party.
The many .friends of .Mrs. F. S. Bell, “The Glen,” Frankston, will regret to learn that she is suffering from pneumonia. She is under the care of Dr. Maxwell, and we are pleased to hear that the doctor is of the opinion that she has passed the crisis.
Mrs. W. Amor has returned to Frankston after a week’s holiday spent at Daylesford.
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Successful function
The euchre party and dance held in the “Wattle” cafe on Monday evening last was a pronounced success, as a result of which the building fund of the local soldiers’ memorial hall will benefit to the extent of £8/10/-.
The hall committee are very grateful to Cr. Oates, who previously gave the use of his magnificent new building free of cost for this function, to Mrs. and the Misses Oates for their valuable help, to Mrs. Lawrey and her band of indefatigable workers, who helped so materially towards the success of the evening, and to Miss Jean Amour, who generously volunteered to provide the music, and owing to the unexpected absence of her brother had to do the major part of the work herself.
They also desire to thank the public who so generously responded to the appeal.
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Baxter’s Forward Move – Tennis Club formed
A well attended meeting on Monday last gave its enthusiastic support to the proposal to form a tennis club for the district.
The infant club having been duly christened “Baxter” the question of the number of office bearers necessary to ensure its proper growth and well being generally, was debated, and this important question disposed of, their nomination and election speedily followed.
Mr. Jas. Grant, our genial assistant station master was, after some “sparring for time,” induced to accept the high honour of occupying the Presidential chair for the first year.
That there was no suspicion of the “self sufficient bumble” about the recipient was evidenced by his brief but illuminating speech in returning thanks for his election.
“I thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for the honor you have done me in electing me to the position of President of your tennis club, but about which I know absolutely nothing.”
(The writer has great hopes for one who starts out with a “conviction”, his first he hopes like that).
Observing Mr W. Wilson temporarily deep in thought (apparently selecting his partner for the “first set”) and taking a mean advantage of his youth and size – someone quietly slipped on a succession of Clapham’s famous “step over double back wristlocks” and before the victim retired to his corner the position of vice president had been thus neatly disposed of.
One needs to keep his wits about him at a meeting at Baxter in these degenerate days of wireless, when even the “nice old ladies” have their “fancies” at the Stadium.
As a right, and proper reward for his persistence and enthusiasm in bringing to a successful issue the formation of the club, the wholehearted way in which the thankless and onerous duties of hon. Secretary and treasurer were thrust upon our flaxen haired and portly station master, Mr. King, would have brought tears to the eyes of a far less susceptible audience.
The sigh of relief that went up when this office was safely filled was clearly heard on a “home made crystal set” at Yallourn (where our electric current doesn’t come from and where for their sins they can’t raise 3LO on 5 valves).
It his since been ascertained that this over size sigh was not the Mr. King’s sighs.
Mr. Scott, having seen to the slip rails previously, no difficulty was experienced in mustering and branding “committee” , the following:
Miss Davies (a new comber who received a very hearty welcome), the Misses Marjory Grant, Alice Marshall, Chrissie Parris and Messrs Geo. Male, Norman Parris and Bert Cole.
The Press correspondent’s duties fell to the solo survivor, Mr . Geo. Collett, but true to the motto of the profession – “Safety first” – he desire to remain anonymous – would anyone desiring to present him with bouquets (weighing more than 3lbs) kindly do so per post. The Peninsula ambulance service is so very expensive, you know!
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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 12 November 1926
