Compiled by Cameron McCullough
A well-dressed young man, named Herbert J. Storey, of Hastings, was charged at the City Court on Monday with having fraudulently converted a motor car, valued at £295, to his own use.
Frank William Brainwood, secretary of Durant, Maystons Pty. Ltd., Collins street, said on 12th December, 1924, accused came to the company’s shop. In consequence of an order he produced, a motor car was handed over to him under a hire-purchase agreement.
There were conditions in the agreement that the car was not to be removed out of the State without the consent of the company, and that it was not to be sold until paid for.
The first installment was due on 15th March, but accused requested an extension to the end of the month. At the end of March Storey could not be found. Four promissory notes of £53 each were given by accused.
Constable Nolan, of Hastings, said on 16th May he saw accused at his home, and the latter said he would make his explanation at a later date.
Detective A. L. Lee said on 26th May he saw Storey at the City Watch House. Accused made a statement in which he admitted the hire-purchase agreement and the fact that he had not met the promissory notes. Storey further said he drove the car to Sydney, and eventually sold it to a Mrs. Lacey, of Enfield, New South Wales, for £175.
Accused pleaded guilty, and was committed for trail at the Supreme Court on June 15.
Boy Scouts – First Frankston Troop
The above-named troop of Scouts is still progressing very well. Each meeting new boys come along, and this is, of course, very gratifying.
Meetings are now held in the fire station, where new members and parents will be welcomed at any time. Last Friday night Mr. Bench gave the boys a talk on “What to do in case of Their House Catching Fire.” This proved very interesting.
The members regret the departure of Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus from Frankston, as he really gave the boys a start. It has been decided that the troop colours will be red and black.
One Scout has already passed his Tenderfoot Badge, and many others are well on their way towards passing their first test. Any boys who intend joining should come along now, for if they wait they will have harder tests to pass as the examiners will soon get used to their job.
Popular Railway Official – Presentation To Mr. M. L. Lalor.
At the Frankston railway refreshment rooms, on Tuesday, May 20, a presentation was made to Mr. M. L. Lalor, who has been promoted to the position of Traffic Inspector at Dandenong. Mr. Lalor has been stationmaster at Frankston for the past two years, and proved himself an ideal officer.
On behalf of the local railway staff, Mr. W. Crawford Young presented Mr. Lalor with a travelling bag, travelling rug, fountain pen, and for Mrs. Lalor, a chubby silk umbrella.
In congratulating Mr. Lalor on his promotion, Mr. Young expressed regret that Frankston was losing such a capable and genial officer.
From the public standpoint, he had proved competent, conscientious and obliging, while his relations with his staff, as evidenced by the present gathering had been of the most satisfactory nature.
Messrs. Tasker, Roper, P. O’Grady, Nicholson, and others also spoke, voicing deep regret at Mr. Lalor’s departure, and wishing him, Mrs. Lalor and family every happiness and success in their new home.
Mrs. W. Duffy made a neat speech on behalf of Miss Counsel, and the refreshment room staff.
In reply, Mr. Lalor referred to the happy time he had spent in Frankston. He had never had a better staff, and their loyalty and co-operation had given the best results.
He was pleased and surprised at their splendid gifts, and it gave him satisfaction to know that they had remembered Mrs. Lalor, for after all, men owed a good deal of their success to their wives.
Mr. Lalor introduced the new S.M., Mr. B. Anderson, late of Stratford, who met with a cordial reception.
For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.
Personal
Mr. O. A. Jansson, well known in football circles as an earnest worker for Naval Base, has been appointed to H.M.A.S. “Tingira,” at Sydney.
He will be relieved as secretary by Mr. H. Hodkinson, who has just returned from his Easter vacation.
Miss “Katie” Gurrie, who was suffering from a severe nervous breakdown and was an inmate of Dr. Maxwell’s private hospital, has now returned to her home at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Her numerous friends will be pleased to learn that she is making a good recovery.
Owing to ill-health, Mr. W. Friend, manager of the Gas Works at Frankston, has, acting under medical advice, decided to leave Frankston for a warmer climate. During his comparatively short stay in Frankston, Mr. Friend executed important improvements at the local works, and a comprehensive scheme of gas mains extension was carried out under his direction. Mr. and Mrs. Friend leave for Queensland on Wednesday next.
Obituary – Mr. A. B. Morris
The death took place at Frankston on Monday last of Mr. A. B. Morris, after a long and painful illness.
Some months ago deceased underwent an operation in Melbourne for some internal trouble, and for a time it appeared as though beneficial results would follow. Then fresh complications set in until finally the best medical authorities pronounced his case hopeless.
During the last months of his illness deceased suffered excruciating agony, but he bore up with marvellous fortitude, and retained consciousness until the last.
Great sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family, deceased leaving a widow and three children to mourn their loss.
Deceased, who was 62 years of age, was a member of a well-known Woodend family, in which town his mother and brothers still reside. He came to Frankston about six years ago, where he carried on business as a butcher in Playne street.
He acquired considerable interests in the town, and only recently a fine new shop was erected to his order. The late Mr. Morris was a man of sterling integrity, genial disposition and highly respected by all who knew him.
The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The remains were interred in the Church of England section of the Frankston cemetery, the Rev. A. P. McFarlane officiating at the graveside. Six brothers of deceased carried the coffin from the hearse to the grave.
The Masonic burial service was read, a large number of brethren taking part in the last sad rites. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. Gamble.
Colonial Gas Company – Improvements to Frankston Works
The Frankston Gas Works has installed one of the latest pieces of machinery for the making of gas.
The machine is a McIntosh-Hunt automatic gas controller. The benefit derived from the machine is that the pressure in the retorts during carbonisation periods is eliminated, the chief result being that a higher yield per ton of coal carbonised can be obtained.
We understand from the manager, Mr. W. Friend, that this is the very latest appliance for the production of gas, and an all Australian invention.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 5 June 1925
