Compiled by Cameron McCullough
ON Friday last at about 12.45, W. McTaggart, son of Seaford’s popular butcher, was driving a horse and cart along Seaford road, when the animal suddenly took fright and bolted with the lad.
On turning into Railway Parade the lad was horrified to notice that the midday express train was running parallel to him, and the horse was actually keeping level.
The lad realised that if he could not manage the horse before the Station Street crossing was reached, a serious collision must occur. However, his efforts were unavailing, and there was a grave possibility of an accident, until Mr. Whyte, station-master, observing what was happening, threw the home signal against the train.
The driver eased off somewhat, but was unable to pull right up. Opposite the down platform, Porter Jack Costello rushed out and pluckily succeeded in literally throwing himself into the cart, and grasping the reins, was successful in throwing the horse on to its haunches on the down road, just as the express rushed past on its journey up to Melbourne.
It is solely due to the vigilance of Mr. White and the prompt and plucky action of Mr. Jack Costello that a most dreadful accident was averted. Neither the lad or turn-out suffered any injury.
AT the hour of going to press official information came to hand that this morning the local police detained a young man recently employed as a stable hand at Caulfield in connection with the murder of the ill-fated little girl, Irene Tuckerman. He was taken in custody to the city by train this afternoon.
THE president of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings (Cr. Unthank) at Friday’s sitting of the council, welcomed back to duty Mr. J. E. Jones, the secretary, who, of late, has been suffering from indisposition.
In fact, it was a pleasing tribute to his personal popularity that all concerned around the table endorsed the sentiments expressed by the president.
The shire secretary suitably responded, and in the course of a brief acknowledgment of thanks, admitted that he felt, to quote his own phrase, “a bit dicky.” We join in the general wish that Mr. Jones may soon be restored again to perfect health.
THE Frankston High School Welfare Committee has not been many weeks in existence, but already its operations have been marked by an unqualified success.
The committee consist of an enthusiastic band of ladies, under the presidency of Mrs. J. Bradbury, with Mr. H. B. Legge, as hon. secretary.
On Monday evening last, the Welfare Committee organised a “Back to Childhood” party. It was a wonderful success, the Mechanics’ Hall being crowded to the doors.
Mt. Eliza residents, who have always been interested in the High School, attended in large numbers.
The interior of the building was beautifully decorated, the lattice work utilised in this connection being kindly loaned by the Palais management.
Mesdames Rogerson, J. A. Cameron, Matson, and. Messrs. W. Amor, W. D. Evans and Cr. Bradbury were responsible for the artistic arrangement of flowers, plants and greenery.
The evening was devoted to dancing and games, but the whole-hearted fooling of the generous and self-sacrificing “actors,” in character, provided the chief diversion and provoked roars of laughter.
“Peck’s Bad Boy” found a prototype in the many bare-kneed “lads” who vied with one another in perpetrating “acts of deviltry,” while demure “maidens” with flowing hair and ultra short dresses joined in the fun.
“Lace” Evans and “Will” Amor were early on the scene, and started the ball rolling. They seemed to find particular delight in annoying the Brody “kid” who, between whiles, became absorbed in a game of noughts and crosses.
Max Croft proved a veritable imp of mischief, while the Bailey “boy” and “Will” Witheridge pursued an innocent game in which a hand-truck figured prominently.
Taylor Cooper, that Legge “boy,” and the Wheeler and Marshall “kids,” together with scores of others, carried out their parts to perfection.
The “girls” were all nice, well behaved “little things,” and earned the commendation of all.
Prizes were awarded as follow: Best “boy,” Max Croft; best “girl,” Miss Woodward.’ Consolation prizes, “girl,” Mrs. Legge; “boy,” Mr. Mark Brody.
The judging was carried out by Messrs. W. H. O’Grady and Leeland Davey.
The dance music was supplied by Mr. Robt. Amor, Miss Amor and Mr. L. Hopkins.
Refreshments provided by the ladies were served during the evening.
Personal Pars
Sergeant Culhane, in charge of the Frankston police station, is at present sojourning in Gippsland, being away on his annual leave. Miss Culhane accompanied the genial officer on his well-earned holiday.
During his absence, Constable Bullen, who is a most astute and zealous member of the blue-coated brigade, is capably superintending matters, while Constable Murray, from the Depot, is assisting.
Mr. J. Nott Marsh, the well-known Bay street estate agent, has returned home, after a well-earned rest in South Gippsland, where he was on a visit to his son in the locality of Korumburra.
Mr. Marsh has improved very much in health.
Dr. Maxwell is expected to return from Queensland next week. His friends will be pleased to learn that his health has greatly benefitted as the result of his sojourn in the Northern State.
Miss A. M. Broughton, B.A., Dip. Ed., of the Frankston High School staff, who has been away for the past week, owing to an attack of pleurisy, is, we are pleased to announce, making satisfactory progress towards recovery, and expects to resume duty this week.
AT the recent monthly meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, Cr. Bradbury drew attention to the pernicious practice prevailing of sand being carted away from the foreshore.
He contended that such was sapping the foundations of Oliver’s Hill. It is worthy of note that Cr. May moved in the matter some time ago, but, we are informed, no action has been taken to stop the evil.
Evidently, the council authorities do not realise the threatening danger or its regulation pertaining to the foreshore in regard to the practice, to which we have alluded, would be strenuously enforced.
OBITUARY – MRS. M. A. MEHEGAN
The many friends of Mrs. J. Bradbury, of “The Fernery,” Frankston, will deeply regret to learn that she has suffered a sad bereavement in the death of her mother, Mrs. M. A. Mehegan.
The deceased, who resided at Brunswick, was born at Gisborne 67 years ago. Mrs. Bradbury visited her mother last Thursday, when she appeared to be bright and well.
On Monday night, the late Mrs. Mehegan was seized with a sudden illness, and at midnight, Mrs. Bradbury was summoned to her bedside.
Cr. Bradbury motored his wife through to Brunswick, and at 5 o’clock yesterday morning the end came.
We join in extending to Mrs. Bradbury, Cr. Bradbury, and all concerned, our sincere sympathy in the sad loss they have sustained.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 13 & 15 Aug 1924