Compiled by Cameron McCullough
A SPECIAL meeting of the Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, on Monday morning last. Cr. F. H. Wells, Shire president, was in the chair. Other councillors present were: Crs. G. May, P. Montague, W. Armstrong, R. F. Miles, D. Hoban, J. L. Pratt, W. J. Oates, Alden and J. Brown, and Mr. J. A. P. Ham (Shire secretary).
The meeting was convened to finalise the electric light loan which the Council decided to borrow in May last.
All matters pertaining to the loan were dealt with at this meeting, and the following day the Shire secretary proceeded to Melbourne and completed negotiations for the loan, the money being obtained the same day.
Frankston Police Court
At the Frankston Police Court on Monday last, before the P.M., and Messrs. C. Grant, P. Wheeler, and W. Armstrong, and J. Nott. Marsh, J.’sP., Edward Swift was charged with carelessly driving a motor car along Pt. Nepean road, on Sunday, 21st August, thereby colliding with a car, driven by Robert John, of Canterbury.
Robert John stated that he was driving his car towards Frankston along the Pt. Nepean road on the day in question, when he noticed a car coming towards him at about 20 miles an hour. It was zig-zagging across the road.
Witness immediately tried to swerve to avoid a collision, but was unable to do so. Defendant’s car struck the side of John’s car and damaged the running board and mudguard.
Edward Swift, defendant, of Mornington, said that he had been engaged to drive to Melbourne, and remembered “grazing” another car on the Sunday night referred to. He did not stop, as he was certain the other car had continued on its journey, and that no damage had resulted.
Andrew McEwan, a passenger in defendant’s car, corroborated Swift’s evidence, and said that he personally, had had only three drinks that day.
Two of these he had with defendant on the journey from Mornington.
A fine of 20/- with 18/10 costs was imposed, and on a second charge of failing to stop, defendant was fined £2.
The P.M. remarked that all motor car drivers should know that when having met with even the slightest of accidents, they should stop.
Constable Morrison, of Mordialloc, gave evidence that he stopped defendant’s car at the Mordialloc bridge and brought him back to Frankston.
PERSONAL
Mr. George Yuill, of the Pier Hotel, Frankston, has returned to Frankston after a holiday trip to Sydney.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Cameron are at present enjoying a holiday at Olinda. They expect to be away for about a fortnight.
Mrs. Clipperton, wife of Mr. J. Clipperton, of Baxter, who has been an inmate of the Alfred Hospital for some time, is now progressing favourably, and expects to be able to leave the institution at an early date.
An enlarged photograph of Mr. R. Chapman, M.A., first head-master of the Frankston High School, attractively framed, has been presented to the school by Mr. and Mrs H. B. Legge.
Mr. Lawrance G. Shawyer, who has been on the staff of the Frankston branch of the National Bank, has received notice of transfer to the relieving staff, and will leave shortly to take duties in that capacity.
As Miss Dorathea Macamster contemplates going to Europe early next year her pupils and friends are giving her a complimentary concert on Wednesday, November 25, as a mark of the esteem in which she is held. The function is under the patronage of the Earl and Countess of Stradbroke.
All who realise the devotion and work Miss Macmaster has given to her art (both in teaching and recitals) and have also benefitted by her great talent, will do their utmost to help her to make greater use of this opportunity of hearing the latest and best in all branches of musical art, and also to enjoy the change she so much requires.
Frankston Boy Scouts
A meeting was held in Bond’s market last Friday. Commissioner Sayer and several parents were present.
The Commissioner inspected the boys and was pleased with the way the number had increased. Several Scouts were sworn in, also Mr. Thexton, Scout Master, who received his warrant.
There are two assistant Scout masters who will be in charge of Scouts, as there are too many boys for one to handle.
A Wolf Cub troop is about to be started, of which the ages range from 9 to 12. The parents’ committee is doing splendid work to assist this troop.
Successful Social Evening
A social, organised by Mrs. Maskin, Misses Russell and Mr. R. J. Ireland, members of General Grimwade’s staff, was held in the Mt. Eliza Hall on Saturday, 12th inst.
The promoters spared no trouble or expense in making the function a success, and the proceeds were generously donated to the hall fund.
The decorations, consisting of flowers and greenery, were greatly admired. There was a very large attendance, the building being crowded to overflowing.
Excellent music was supplied by Miss Mitchell, Messrs. Moseley, Morton and Martin.
The financial result was highly satisfactory, the building fund benefitting to the extent of about £11/10.
Alfred Hospital Auxiliary – Frankston Branch
The monthly meeting of the Frankston branch of the Alfred Hospital Auxiliary took place on Thursday, 10th September, in the Mechanics’ Hall.
Mrs. Rogerson presided in the absence of Mrs. Lambie, who has been granted three months leave of absence.
It was decided to hold the annual egg drive during the first week in October, when it is hoped to collect a fine donation.
Mr. Mason has again generously given the use of his rooms as a depot, and Mr. Pratt has promised to do the same.
Donations of eggs may be left at these two depots from the 5th to the 8th October, when every donation, however small, will be gratefully received.
Footballers’ Tour
On Sunday next Frankston footballers will make a motor tour of the Peninsula.
Members of the public who wish to join in may book seats with Mr. Chas. Willox not later than Saturday afternoon. The fare to non-players will be 10/-.
Private Streets – Construction Work Proceeding
The Shire engineer (Mr. Muntz) informs us that Contractor Finch has commenced work on McKenzie street, Seaford.
A start has also been made in George street, Frankston.
The next street to receive contractors’ attention will be Ritchie street, Frankston. Boes road, and Wells road, are also at the present time under the expert eye of the Shire engineer.
Frankston High School – Tennis Courts
The tennis and basketball courts which are being constructed on the high school site, are nearing completion.
Mr. R. Holt, the contractor has laid out the courts, and Mr. Witheridge is now erecting wire fences around them.
Cr. J. Bradbury has donated 350 pittostorum trees to be planted around the sides of the four courts.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 18 September 1925
