Compiled by Cameron McCullough
SPEAKING at the annual meeting of the Frankston branch of the Protestant Federation last Friday night, the Rev. Walter Albiston indicated in a very decided manner his disapproval of the Federal Government’s action in permitting aliens to enter Australia.
“I know,” said Mr. Albiston, “that Mr. Bruce is your local member, but I am not going to apologise for what I say on that account.”
He then proceeded to “deal it out” to the offending Prime Minister and indicated that at an early date he would let Mr. Bruce know that his “sugar coated pills did not go down.”
Mr. Albiston agrees that Australia wants increased population, “but,” he disclaimed, amidst applause, “let us take all our own people first.”
When the resources of Britain have been exhausted in this connection, it is time enough, in the opinion of Mr. Albiston, to encourage the foreigner to our shores..
Frankston High School. The field of sport
On Friday last the Frankston High School Cricket Club visited Mordialloc to play the return match.
On the three previous occasions Frankston had very gratifying victories, so the lads were naturally anxious to maintain their reputation.
The day was gloriously fine, and this probably led to the fine display given by the youngsters.
Mordialloc won the toss and sent Frankston in to bat.
L. Legge and the popular skipper (Flanagan) opened. After making 10, Flanagan was brilliantly caught in the slips.
L. Legge continued to bat attractively until when 29 he was easily caught.
J. Bowes batted very well for 26, and S. Peters, in making 20 (not out) showed he was equally at home with bat or ball.
E. Bond 10 was quickly and merrily made. Frankston concluded with the excellent total of 109.
Mordialloc made the total of 57.
Govett was the only hope to show any form. He played merrily for 24.
Peters was the most successful bowler for Frankston, taking 6 wickets at a small cost. Flanagan also performed well, in taking 3 wickets.
Frankston can be heartily congratulated on their splendid fielding.
To this their splendid victory was greatly due.
Mordialloc played a splendid sporting game, and although defeated they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The game ended with cheers for both sides, and thus the fine fellowship between the schools was further cemented.
A successful function
The euchre party and dance held last Saturday night in aid of the Hastings Football Club was a great success in every way, £5/16/- being taken at the door, which is considered very satisfactory for a Saturday night’s entertainment.
A wicker pedestal, kindly donated by. Mr. Fred Unthank, which was drawn for during the evening, realised £3/16/6, resulting in a total of £9/12/6.
As this was the winding-up entertainment for the past season, we are pleased to state that the club will show a small credit balance of £4 odd to start off for the coming season.
The ladies’ prize in the euchre tournament was won by Mrs. H. Haddock, whilst Master Marabella (the local post boy) carried off the gent’s prize.
The pedestal was won by Mr. Ron Unthank.
The music for the dance was supplied by Miss Vera Romeo in her usual capable manner, while Mr. Fred Davis kindly officiated as M.C.
The supper arrangements were left in the hands of Mrs. Smith.
The secretary wishes to thank all those who helped With the supper, especially thanking Mrs. Smith, and a word of praise is due to this lady for her great assistance to the club, as she is always ready to lend a helping hand, and it must be said that the club is very fortunate in having such a great supporter.
The secretary also wishes to thank Messrs Bert Le Huray and Jack Campbell, jun., for their great help rendered during the evening.
Better Roads
Speaking at the Red Hill Show luncheon recently, the Hon. Alfred Downward, M.L.A., referred to the necessity of building roads in the country, thereby giving ready facilities for people to send their produce to the nearest and best market.
It was only by good roads that people could be induced to settle on the land, and it was by this means only that the high percentage of the population now settling in the cities could be combated.
The men who were guiding the destinies of this State had long ago realised that the capital obtainable out of revenue was insufficient to build and maintain, and keep abreast of the advancing population of the State.
An equitable means had been in operation for some time, and that was to borrow money, and for this generation to pay the interest on the capital borrowed, and likewise have a sinking fund, and let the next generation take up and carry along the burden, for they will get substantial assets in the shape of good roads, and the country will be steadily opened up as population advanced.
Good roads in the country was the only sure means to prevent undue congestion of the cities.
Mr. Tyner, speaking in support of the toast of the State Parliament, dwelt upon the imperative necessity for good roads.
He stated when English settlers arrived with the intention of making their homes in the country they were amazed at the primitive character of the country roads here, and added: “Can you wonder at their amazement when you consider that there are no country roads in the world that can compare with those of England, and the great task of the future was to build the best possible roads throughout the country.
A Sunday morning accident. Motor car crashes into fence.
About 5 o’clock on Sunday morning last, a motor car, conveying a party of young men from Melbourne, and while the driver was negotiating the corner at Mile Bridge, Frankston, he misjudged his calculation at the turning near Gould street, and crashed into the fence.
At the final minute every endeavour was made to rectify the error of judgment, but it was too late.
Fortunately none of the occupants was injured by reason of the sudden impact with the fence, but the car was damaged to the extent of a bent axle and radiator, etc.
The car was taken to the popular Peninsula Motor Garage in Bay street for repairs, by Mr. Stell, the proprietor.
AS notified in our advertising medium today, Cr J Unthank, of Somerville, announces that quotations for all grass seed may be obtained on application, while he has for sale subterranean and white clover seed at prices which should enlist plenty of custom.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Barclay, of Young street, Frankston, left on Monday last on a fortnight’s trip to Tasmania.
Miss Kilburn, of Frankston, who had been away on a holiday trip to the beautiful Hawkesbury district (N.S.W.), and later visited the Harbour City, returned home on Tuesday night last.
Held Over
A letter to the editor, under the heading of “Sabbath Observance,” by Mr. Joseph R. McComb, in reply to “D.B.H.,” Baxter, is unavoidably held over till next issue.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 9 April 1925