Alexander Nicholson survives a snake bite
A CASE of snakebite occurred at Frankston on Wednesday afternoon, the victim being a school boy named Alexander Nicholson. It appears that he, in company with other lads, was going through some scrub...
Author Archives: Cameron McCullough
Pig a valuable asset on the raffle rounds
THE pig, kindly donated to the Wattle Club by Mr Reeves of “The Grange” Mornington Road, has proved to be a valuable asset, and owing to the public spirit of its various owners, the funds of the Club...
Pedestrian dies in Patterson Lakes
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal crash in Patterson Lakes this afternoon. It is believed a van has struck a pedestrian in a car park outside shops on Thompson Road just after 12.30pm. Eme...
Memorial unveiled for killed pedestrian in Mornington
Unveiling of Alfred E. Bates Memorial. In July last, at the suggestion of Mr Jas. Noble, who had the approval of the Mechanics’ Institute committee, the Mornington Progress Association (says the Post...
Sergeant Westaway dies of erysipelas in England
THE sad news was received Mrs Westaway, of Somerville, last week, that her son, Sergeant Leslie W. Westaway, had died in the Canadian Hospital, England, from erysipelas, on August 14th. Sergeant West...
Frankston prepares for show of patriotism
NEXT Saturday, September 1st is to be a “Red Letter Day” for Frankston, and thousands of people will be given an opportunity of demonstrating their pent-up, patriotic, and loyal spirit. We know we ha...
Search for motorist following Frankston incident
Police are searching for a motorist following a series of incidents where a car was driven erratically, causing numerous collisions in the Frankston area. About 6.40pm on Monday, 14 August a vehicle ...
Young woman hit by car and killed in Mornington
A FATAL motor accident occurred at Mornington on Wednesday afternoon, (says the “Age”.) As Mr Albert Dawson, of Two Bay’s Nursery was crossing the street with his sister, Elsie (Mabe) Dawson, a motor...
“Tin kettlers” welcome newlywed Hantons
LAST Wednesday a band of “tin kettlers” went down to give the new bride and bridegroom, Mr and Mrs Hanton, a rousing welcome. The band was very hospitably entertained and a very pleasant evening was ...
Police seek witnesses to Frankston crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious crash which occurred in Frankston last night. Investigators have been told a man attempted to cross Cranbourne Road about 11.10pm. He ...