Compiled by Cameron McCullough At the Frankston Progress Association meeting on Monday night, Commander Creswell referred to the question of providing a harbor for yachts and larger vessels at Frankston. It seemed to him that the association ought to take an active interest in this matter, as there was no safe harbor on the eastern shore of the bay. He understood that a big scheme for building a breakwater at Davey’s Bay had been proposed by the authorities, but had been opposed by Frankston and Mornington. The President (Mr. Bell): I heard nothing of it. Commander Creswell said he was…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the Mornington Court of Petty Session on Friday last, George Walter Griffith, aged 22 years, appeared on nine charges of housebreaking. The Bench comprised Dr. J. E. Somers and Messrs. J. G. Barrett, Geo. Flood and P. McArthur, J.’sP. The court was crowded with people anxious to obtain a view of the alleged housebreaker, also to hear the evidence. Griffith was escorted to the court at about 11.10am. Detective Lambell conducted the case for the Crown. The first witness called was Mr. Harper-Brown, of Murrumbeena. He stated that he owned a week-end house in Beach…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE neat little home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams, of Langwarrin, was completely destroyed by fire last Monday. Many valuable tools were destroyed and Mrs. Williams’ artistic treasures and much valuable needlework, the work of a life-time, were consumed in the flames. We hear the house alone was insured. Much regret was expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, who are very thrifty and industrious. Being without a home, Mr. L. Griffiths generously allowed them the use of his orchard cottage. *** “Ranelagh” Club Dance A charming and most friendly dance was held at the…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE raising of the admission fee from 1/- to 1/6 for Peninsula Football Association semi-finals and finals has caused a chorus of dissent from supporters of the peninsula clubs. Reforms are always unpopular. It is not long since the charge was raised from 6d. to 1/-, and there was a great outcry then. The fact that other country centres have raised the price to 1/6 for the important semi-finals and finals was advanced as a reason why the Peninsula Football Association should do the same. Expressions of opinion from officials of the association, including the president…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE agricultural and pastoral outlook in the Mornington district is most favourable, and one of the best for a considerable time. Early in the year it appeared that a serious drought was likely to be experienced, but in the past four months splendid falls have been recorded, and the ground has become splendidly soaked. Farmers then became jubilant about the outlook. There is now plenty of moisture to carry the crops on for several weeks. There have been some warm, sunny days and very few frosts. Crops show a vigorous growth. The area under cultivation is…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE Advisory Council of the Frankston High school consists of five government nominees, one representative of the Shire council, and three members elected by the parents of scholars attending the school. Last month all members of the council retired by effluxion of time and on Monday evening last a meeting of parents was held to elect three new members. There was a very large attendance, and great interest was taken in the proceedings which were conducted by Mr. Bishop, B.A. The three retiring members were Mrs. W. M. Hanton, Cr. Bradbury, and Mr. W. C. Young.…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough NOT many years ago Beach Road was covered with ti-tree, with only a track for vehicles to pass through. In quite a number of places the road was practically impassable and a detour had to be made to Cranbourne road involving a distance of a mile further for residents living at the east end of the road. Some of the land in the vicinity of Beach Road commands a magnificent outlook over the bay, and for this reason when opened up for subdivisional purposes was eagerly bought by those anxious to secure homes in close proximity…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the Shire Council meeting Inst Friday opportunity was given “The Standard” representative, by the Shire president to present each councillor with an enlarged photograph, showing the councillors and officers seated at the council table on the occasion of the first meeting in the new municipal chambers. Cr. Oates said he was pleased to accept the photo from “The Standard” and referred to the fine spirit now existing between the local paper and the council. Such a spirit would have magnificent results throughout the district generally. The local press was doing all that was possible to…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough MRS. Peebles has received word that her eldest daughter, Gladys, who left Australia on May 15, 1915, to “do her bit” in the Great War, is returning home early in July on the “Pakeha” with her husband and children. Nurse Peebles went on duty on July 1, 1915, and “carried on” all through those strenuous years. She joined Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Staff, and at the time of the signing of the Armistice had attained the rank of Sister. Leave was rare and scanty over there, but there are many of our returned men who met…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough FRUIT Inspector Wadeson charged Leslie Batters with having, at Dandenong on 16th March, failed to comply with directions given by informant in accordance with the Fruit Act 1917 also with selling fruit (peaches) on the same date, such fruit not being stacked or arranged as prescribed by the regulations of the said Act. Mr. Hill appeared for defendant, who pleaded not guilty. Informant stated that he inspected defendant’s fruit stall at the Dandenong market on Tuesday, 16th March, 1926; also with selling fruit (peaches) about two feet high by three feet wide. Witness examined the peaches,…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough On Sunday a fire started on the old Langwarrin camp site, and taking a course from Robinson’s Road, on the Langwarrin side, swept through the property of Mr. Alex. Russell and entered the paddocks of Messrs. Geo. Young and Harry Docwin, where the fire-fighters succeeded in stopping the advance. A great body of fire rushed down on the property of Mr. Newton Holdsworth, and although valiant efforts were made to combat the flames the homestead and adjoining buildings were soon ablaze, and in an incredibly short time were reduced to ashes. Mr. Holdsworth made several unsuccessful…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough A COMMITTEE meeting was held on Monday evening last when there were present: Messrs. T. Ritchie, P. McArthur, A. D. Kerr, J. E. Somers, E. Swift, T. J. McMurtrie, A. Bartlett, G. Bidgood, C. D. Robertson, J. Houfe, J. Kelleher, P. Olsen, and H. Downward, secretary. Messrs. R. C. Holman, H. Golds, and Cr. J. L. Pratt represented the Frankston Returned Soldiers’ branch. The preliminary balance-sheet of Cup meeting showed a profit of about £256, the race books returning a clear profit of £56. The secretary reported an excellent entry of 116 entries to date for…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough To the Editor Sir, Not so many months ago the finances of the Shire were in such a pitiable condition that the Council had to seek “special bank accommodation” to enable them to pay their sanitary contractor in Frankston and Hastings. Has that statement any “foundation in fact,” Mr Editor? If so, will you be good enough to inform me who the financial wizard is in Frankston who not only apparently squares the ledger, but has been able to rake up a surplus of £250 (and cries because he has £500 to spend and cannot spend…