Category Archives: 100 Years Ago This Week

Peace celebrations in Frankston mark end of the war

November 12, 2018 no comments

THE quiet which had been brooding over Frankston, since the outburst on Friday, when it was rumored that the Allies’ Peace terms had been agreed, and hostilities on all battle fronts had ceased, was ...

German atrocities – A ghastly record – A war of civilisati...

November 5, 2018 no comments

THE atrocities committed by the Germans in France and Belgium should induce all eligible Australians to enlist, for they show at a glance what Germany will do to Australia if she is ever allowed to c...

Naval Base to be supplied with mains water

October 29, 2018 no comments

ACCORDING to present calculations the naval base at Westernport will be supplied with water by the new year. While the main efforts of the Water Commission have been concentrated on providing the sup...

Wattle Club is disarray with their purpose questioned

October 23, 2018 no comments

RECENT happenings in the working of the Wattle Club make one wonder if a drastic change in the management would not be advantageous. Those who know anything of the valuable work carried on by the Clu...

Letter sent appealing for Sir John Madden memorial

October 15, 2018 no comments

THE Frankston Progress Association, at its last monthly meeting decided to organise funds for a memorial in Frankston to the late Sir John Madden. If sufficient funds are received it is proposed to e...

Mr and Mrs Scott mourn the loss of young son

October 8, 2018 no comments

MR and Mrs J. Scott and family deplore the sad loss of their dearly beloved little son and brother, the late Raymond John Scott who died at his parents residence Somerville, on the 25th September 191...

Weekly picture show to come to Frankston

October 1, 2018 no comments

A PROPOSAL is on foot to inaugurate a weekly picture show at Frankston. The details are being worked out by the Frankston Progress Association and Major Conder, O.C. Langwarrin camp, and the proceeds...

Mornington beat Frankston in football match

September 24, 2018 no comments

A FOOTBALL match between Frankston and Mornington was played at Mornington on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for the home team by a substantial majority. *** A “BACK to Childhood” dance the pro...

Mr A. Downward ‘indisposed’ after death of daughter

September 17, 2018 no comments

MR. A. Downward,. M. L. A., is seriously indisposed at his residence, Mornington, and his medical adviser has enjoined complete rest. Last week Mr. Downard suffered a painful shock owing to the sudde...

Lance Corporal Holland wounded again

September 10, 2018 no comments

LANCE Corporal Lyle Holland late driver for the Peninsula Motor Garage Pty Ltd Frankston has been wounded (second occasion) in France. *** A FOOTBALL match between Frankston and Hastings will be play...