Compiled by Cameron McCullough
THE announcement made in last Friday’s “Standard” that Mr. J. L. Pratt had acceded to the request of about sixty ratepayers urging him to stand for the seat in the Frankston riding, which will become vacant in August next, owing the decision of Cr. Mason to retire from municipal life, has caused general satisfaction throughout the district.
He has been besieged with offers of support, many of the ratepayers expressing regret that they had not been afforded an opportunity of signing his requisition.
It is pleasing to know that a business man of Mr. Pratt’s calibre is prepared to devote time to council affairs.
As president of the Frankston branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., Mr. Pratt has been largely instrumental in building up that organisation until it is now one of the most prosperous country branches in the State.
A certain section of the community profess to feel concerned as to Mr. Pratt’s state of health. References made in this connection are, no doubt, designed to imply that Mr. Pratt is not physically fitted for the position.
The best evidence for the guidance of ratepayers on this point is supplied by Dr. Maxwell, Mr. Pratt’s medical adviser, who states that Mr. Pratt is a fit man, and never in better health than at present.
Dr. Maxwell has signed Mr. Pratt’s requisition, and is prepared to support him in his candidature.
During the next couple of months Mr. Pratt’s activities will afford convincing proof to “doubting Thomases” as to his physical fitness, and prompt an effective answer to the section who are “willing to wound, yet afraid to strike.”
A Wrong Righted
Word was received from Melbourne today that Mr. L. J. Ward has been appointed a member of the Frankston High School Committee, with authority to take his seat at the first meeting of the board, to be held at Frankston tonight.
The great majority of people will be gratified to learn that “The Standard’s” contention that Mr. Ward’s claims should receive instant recognition, has been upheld by the authorities.
Accident Narrowly Averted
What might have proved to be a very serious accident was narrowly averted on Saturday last.
It appears that a young cyclist was riding round the Frankston park during the half time interval, and when passing along the south side of the park behind the pine trees, he sought to gain the asphalt track and made to do so.
However, as there is a thin fencing wire stretched between the posts in place of the old wire cable, he failed to see it and collided with it, but, fortunately for him he struck it a slanting blow and glancing off collided with a pine tree.
No harm appears to have happened to him, as he had slowed down before making for the track, and getting off his bike he wheeled it away.
MR. Fred Barclay, a well-known orchardist and motor carrier, is just about taking delivery of a new Itala motor lorry of two tons capacity, the carrying trade having outgrown the services of the Ford ton-truck, hence the new purchase.
There is every indication that more of this type and make of truck will be installed.
MR. A. B. Morris, of Playne Street, Frankston, left for Melbourne on Monday, where he is to undergo a somewhat serious operation.
His many friends in the district will wish him a successful operation and a speedy return to health.
WE are pleased to be able to report that Mr. Hay (senr.), who recently underwent an operation in Melbourne, is doing as well as can be expected, and hopes are entertained that he will be able to return home at an early date.
THE numerous friends of Mr. A. H. Gregory, of “Malunnah,” Melbourne Road, Frankston, will be sorry to know that he is at present confined to his home, suffering from a severe attack of influenza.
Mr. Gregory departed on his usual weekly trip at the end of the week, and had got well along the line when he had to return home. He has the best wishes of all who know him for a speedy recovery.
THE many friends of Mr. C. Lawrey, of Cranbourne Road, Frankston, will be pleased to hear that he is making good progress towards recovery.
It is not only thought that the eye may now be, saved, but hopes are entertained that the sight may also be restored.
Should such be the case a feeling of thankfulness will be felt by all who know him.
THE friends of Mrs. C. Gray, of William street, Frankston, will be sorry to hear that she has been suffering from another attack of neuritis for some days. However, she is now somewhat improved.
It is hoped that this improvement will, continue until quite well again.
THE many friends of Mrs. Parker, of “Duntroon,” Frankston, will regret to hear that she has been seriously indisposed, having been confined to her home for some days.
However, she is now very much improved and hopes soon to be about again.
MR. G. Heep, who has been employed at building the Bay View Hotel had the misfortune to run a nail into the ball of his foot, necessitating medical attention from Dr. Maxwell.
MR Cliff Coulson, of Karr Street, Frankston, who was injured in a football match a few weeks’ back, is still on the sick list; being prevented from going to business owing to his injury. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MR. and Mrs. James Peebles, of Frankston, who are enjoying a few months holiday in the Western district, will be returning to Frankston in a few weeks time to again take up their permanent residence here.
THE friends of our popular station-master, Mr. Lalor, will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Lalor yesterday presented him with another little assistant S.M. Mrs. Lalor, who is at St. Aiden’s private hospital, St. Kilda, is, with her son, reported to be doing well.
A MOST successful and enjoyable function was held last night at the residence of Senior-Constable Cullane, Melbourne Road, Frankston.
This had been organised by Franakston’s younger set, under the supervision of Mrs. Harry Golds and Miss I. G. Jones, and was held to do honour to the worthy Senior-Constable, Mrs. Cullane and their two daughters.
About 30 young people arrived at about 8 o’clock, and very soon everything was going as merry as a marriage bell.
Games and dancing were indulged in, musical, vocal and elocutionary items being rendered by various members of the party until 11 o’clock, when the party sat down to a sumptuous repast.
This proved to be one of the best items on the improvised programme, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
After supper further games and dances were held, the happy party dispersing at an early hour in the morning, everyone declaring that they had spent one of the best evenings of their lives.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 28 & 30 May 1924