Compiled by Cameron McCullough
MR. W. Evans, of Dandenong road, Frankston, was attending his cow on Monday morning last, when, suddenly, the animal became vicious.
It turned round and attacked him with its horns, throwing him on his back, thereafter, gored him severely.
He sustained a big hole in the groin, and one in the chest, also nasty bruises. His clothes were torn to ribbons. He was attended to by Dr. Hilliard Johnson, and by reason of the extent to which Mr. Evans was injured, he is expected to be laid up for at least several weeks.
At present, Mrs. Evans is suffering from an attack of influenza.
The underworld at Work – Thieves at Frankston – Peninsula Motor Garage Entered
Between the hours of 10 o’clock on Friday night last and Saturday morning, thieves, possibly denizens of the underworld – the. organised gang whose headquarters are situated somewhere in the sphere of Melbourne’s smoke and grime, and who have been of late, operating in and around the suburbs – visited peaceful, slumbering Frankston, eventually finding a suitable posse for their nefarious work amid the environs and premises of the Peninsula Motor Garage.
They effected an easy entry and decamped, so it is officially stated, with tyres to the estimated value of £50.
The loss was not discovered till Saturday at 11am.
The robbery was duly reported to Sergt. Culhane, of the local police, who is making investigations.
It may be mentioned that at the time of the occurrence Mr. Stell, proprietor of the garage in question, was absent on a holiday trip to Castlemaine, but returned home on Saturday evening.
We understand the stolen goods were not insured, against burglary.
Another Motor Smash – Head-On Collision At Frankston
Between three and four o’clock on Sunday afternoon last, a head-on collision occurred between two motor cars at the intersection of Bay and Davey streets, Frankston.
Mr. W. M. Mathieson, from Hampton, was proceeding in a southerly direction, and Mr. I. Silk, of Broadway, St. Kilda, driving northwards in his car, when the smash took place.
Mr. Silk’s car was badly damaged, while the other was only slightly put out of action.
Fortunately, both occupants escaped without sustaining injury. Later an inquiry will be held as to the cause of the mishap.
Fire Brigade Fund
With regard to the successful bazaar recently held in aid of the local Fire Brigade; it is anticipated, as was stated in last Wednesday’s issue, that when the proceeds from the Queen competition come to hand, a substantial sum will be available on behalf of the Corps.
All Queens are requested to attend at the Mechanics’ Hall on Wednesday evening next, at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of handing in all tickets and monies.
Personal
Porter W. Bellingham, who has received promotion, left Frankston yesterday.
Mr. Frank Duffy, of Frankston, has been promoted to assistant S.M., and is now stationed at Carrum.
Mr. H. M. Hanfield, manager of the National Bank, Mornington, has been transferred to Kilmore.
Our popular townsman, Mr. Joseph Nott Marsh, has been appointed a Justice of the Peace.
Mrs. Macdonald, of Langwarrin, has returned from a visit to the North Eastern district.
Mr. Walter Patten, of Langwarrin, after a pleasant trip to that country of native flowers, The Grampians, has returned to the district.
The Frankston friends of Dr. McKeddie, the eminent Collins street specialist, will be pleased to learn that he is returning from Europe, and is due to arrive in Melbourne on the 20th inst.
Constable S. E. C. Bullen, of the local police force, is at present on annual leave, and is sojourning in the home circle at Greensborough.
Mounted-Constable Stears, from the Depot, is relieving.
Mr. Harry Docwra is on a visit to the Gippsland Lakes in search of recreation and pleasure. After fishing and boating on Lake Tyres he hopes to pay a visit to the Tambo. His many friends join us in wishing him a pleasant holiday.
Mr. A. B. Morris, who recently underwent a serious operation, returned from Woodend on Saturday.
He is making satisfactory progress towards recovery, but it will be several months before he will be fit to actively engage in business.
The Story of a Bottle – A Remarkable Coincidence
On the 12th of the 12th month, 1912, at Hastings, Mr. Dan Hoban, now Cr. Hoban, with three boat men – L. Lewis, T. Lewis and G. Bickley – went for an afternoon’s fishing up the Bay.
At lunch, a bottle of Lager was opened, and “Dan” must do something funny. Feeling in his pockets, he found a traveller’s card, presented by Mr. Tubbs, of the Brewery.
So on this card “Dan” wrote the following:
“This card was put in this bottle by ‘Dan’ Hoban on the 12th of the 12th month, 1912.”
The card was put in the bottle and corked up, then thrown into the sea.
Seven months later, a fishing party of six left, Tooradin in Tom Kraenott’s boat.
With them was a brother of Mr. Tubb’s, the traveller. The party went ashore on French Island for dinner, and Mr. Tubb picked the bottle out of the sand, and on breaking it found his brother’s card in good condition.
The remarkable card was handed to the brother, who, in due course, posted it back to Hastings to “Dan.”
It is still pinned in an old book, and is spoken of as the remarkable card of the remarkable date, and, what is more remarkable still – it’s a true fishing tale.
At last Friday’s sitting of the council, Cr. Hoban showed the wonderful and identical card to a representative of “The Standard.”
Coronial Inquiry – The Tragic Death of Alfred Ernest Field
The City Coroner (Mr. Berriman) attended Frankston to-day (Friday), and at noon commenced an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Alfred Ernest Field, who, on the night of April 28, 1924, was killed when a motor truck, which he was driving, was run down by a train at the level crossing between Somerville and Baxter.
The inquest had been delayed owing to the condition of John Twyford, orchardist, of Somerville, who at the time of the tragic occurrence, sustained serious injuries, he having been an occupant of the motor truck.
A verdict of accidental death was returned.
Obituary – Mr. Frederick Henry Floyd
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of an old and respected pioneer in the person of Mr. Frederick H. Floyd, which sad event took place at his residence at Hastings, on Saturday night last, at the advanced age of 88 years.
The deceased, who came to this district over 50 summers ago, took up the fishing trade, which he followed for years, and during that time met with many hardships, but being a man of indomitable will, he persevered with his calling.
He retired from the fishing trade about fourteen years ago, and during that time had enjoyed good health until quite recently, when he began to fail, and taking to his bed three weeks ago, gradually became worse, and passed away.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 10 & 12 Sep 1924