Compiled by Cameron McCullough
AN important announcement appears elsewhere in this issue to the effect that after Wednesday next (April 1, 1925) “The Standard” will be enlarged to eight pages, and published on Fridays (only).
In short, the 1st of April will constitute the final Wednesday’s edition of this old-established journal – the reputed and distinctive local paper of the town and district.
Advertisers are advised to note that matter intended for insertion each Friday should reach this office not later than Thursday evening.
Late advertisement will be accepted on Friday mornings up to 10 o’clock. After that hour insertion cannot be guaranteed.
Correspondents and other contributors, are requested to forward “copy” early each week.
Frankston Returned Soldiers V. Langwarrin.
Members of the Frankston branch of returned soldiers journeyed to Langwarrin last Saturday to indulge in a game of cricket with the local team, and although the weather conditions were not the best for cricket, still the match proved a very enjoyable one for all who took part in it, and owing to the large number of players present wishing to participate in the game the captains agreed to bat 14 men a side.
The Diggers batted first and made the respectable score of 58. Ramsdale was their mainstay and played an attractive innings for 26 and at one stage of the game he and H. Golds looked like making a stand when a fast ball from H. Ridout scattered Harry’s stumps and a collapse then set in.
Coster, in trying to lift Captain Simcock out of the ground, mishit and skied the ball and was well caught by E. Upton.
Magnus Stevens and Montague were the only other batsmen to perform well.
T. Barrett made some nice strokes but failed to score and altogether seven “ducks” were recorded and Mark Peters had the pleasure of getting a big haul of cheap poultry from his brother Diggers.
In the bowling Ramsdale and H. Golds each secured two wickets while T. Barrett, who kept a good length, Holman, Dennett and E. Barrett each had the pleasure of getting a victim.
James bowled splendidly for two overs but after that he tired and found it difficult to keep the ball on the pitch.
In the fielding department Barrett Bros. and Dennett were the star performers, while H. Golds was responsible for a fine catch.
Holman stopped several hard drives in the slips but had bad luck in holding catches.
Bettles fielded well for a while but towards the finish got sleepy and once the ball nearly caught him while Coster performed well behind the wickets.
After the match the Langwarrin ladies provided afternoon tea for the visitors.
Elderly man falls off railway truck
While an elderly man, named George Paul, was engaged in unloading a truck of oats at the railway siding, Langwarrin, on Wednesday afternoon last, and was in the act of pulling one of the bags off, he, accidentally, slipped and fell heavily to the ground.
Naturally, he sustained a severe shock, and was badly shaken.
Death of Mrs Angel
The sudden death of Mrs. Angel, a brief report of which sad event appeared in last Friday’s issue, occurred just after the departure of the train from Melbourne.
It is of local interest to record that the late Mrs. A. H. Angel was the third daughter of Mrs. Annie Cameron, and the late Mr. John Cameron. Mr. Cameron, who settled in Frankston at the latter end of 1871, was well-known and highly respected throughout the district.
Mrs. Angel’s two brothers, Mr. Hugh and Mr. J. A. Cameron, are also prominent and highly respected residents of Frankston.
A Successful Sale. Brisk business at “Haselmere.”
Under the expert hammer of Mr. W. P. Mason, the well-known auctioneer, of Bay street, Frankston, a most successful sale of household furniture and effects was conducted at “Haselmere,” Wells Street, the fine residence of Mr. Lind, on Monday afternoon last.
There was a large attendance of buyers, and, throughout, business was brisk. £1350 was bid for the house itself, but the reserve price was not reached.
Hastings Football Club. Euchre party and dance
On Saturday night, April 4, a euchre party and dance will be held in the Public Hall, Hastings, in aid of the above club.
Good prizes will be offered for the euchre, while “trippers of the light fantastic” may be assured that the floor and music will be up to the usual standard.
Frankston Football Club. Forthcoming Annual Meeting.
Special attention is directed to an advertisement elsewhere in today’s issue, which announces that the annual meeting of the above club will be held in the Mechanics’ Institute on Monday night next, commencing at 8 o’clock.
The business tabulated is of an important nature, and all interested in the great national game of football are requested to muster in strong force.
Mr. R. A. Coxall, the popular honorary secretary, informed us on Monday last that he has no intention of seeking re-election, a regrettable fact to record; also, it is understood several members of the present committee have resolved to follow suit.
Consequently, a large attendance is imperative in more ways than one.
Hence, ye footers, roll up on Monday evening, the 30th inst.
Personal.
Senior-Constable Elliott, chief of the Frankston police force, who visited Ballarat last week, has returned to duty.
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Davis, of the well-known Frankston Pharmacy, Playne street, who had been away on a holiday trip to Adelaide, returned home on Saturday last. They travelled via Mt. Gambler, through beautiful scenery, in their fine Buick car, covering a distance of 1700 miles, without mishap.
The Rev. A. E. Wellard, of the Frankston Methodist Church, is being transferred to Warragul. He and Mrs. Wellard, who have made many friends while residing in our midst, will, we understand, be leaving for that town shortly.
Their departure will be much regretted for both the Rev. Mr. Wellard and his wife have won the high esteem of all with whom they have come in contact.
We join in wishing them every success in their new sphere.
The numerous friends of Mr. W. Wilson Young, who, recently, underwent a painful, but successful operation for his eyes, at the Alfred Hospital, and of which institution he is still a patient, will be pleased to learn that he is making good progress towards recovery.
Mr. Young senr., is a highly-esteemed citizen of Frankston, and his temporary absence from the sphere of his daily activities has been felt in more than one quarter.
As the tried and experienced secretary of the Frankston Sports’ Club, he has always been extremely popular, and in this, and other directions besides, his services have proved invaluable.
Moreover, as a newspaper man of many years’ standing, Mr. Wilson Young has seen the rapid development of modern journalism, and, probably, watched with every degree of interest the up-to-date methods adopted in the present day rush of events by professional members of the craft.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 23 & 27 Mar 1925