Compiled by Cameron McCullough
Despite the repeated assurances that have been received from men in high places to the effect that the construction of the new High School building at Frankston would be proceeded with during the current year, there still appears to be considerable doubt as to whether hopes in this connection will be realised.
Disquieting rumors are current this week to the effect that the Mordialloc claim is being pushed in certain quarters, and that the High School there is likely to be commenced before the Frankston building.
It is also stated that Mr. Frank Groves, M.L.A., is displaying more than ordinary activity in urging the claims of his Mordialloc constituents, and as he has something of a reputation as a “go-getter”, Frankston people have good cause for uneasiness.
It behoves Frankston residents to don their war paint and get into the fight without further delay.
Young Street Improvements
In passing along Young st., Frankston, one cannot help but notice the very fine building which has just been erected, and is occupied by Mr. C. Wood, hairdresser and tobacconist, etc. It is a double-fronted shop, with white tiles, set up in front.
This greatly adds to the appearance of the building. The brick work was carried out by Mr. S. Lawrey and the wood work by Mr. A. Corlett.
On the one side Mrs. Wood conducts an up-to-date news agency, where books of every description can be obtained.
All school requisites are stocked and a library conducted with a splendid array of literature by the best authors, and for a nominal fee the very latest books can be obtained.
The opposite side of the shop is the up-to-date tobacconist and hairdressing saloon carried on by Mr. Wood, who has installed the latest furnishings, also an electric urn for the heating of water.
A marble slab is placed in position and used as a table. These and other improvements are noticeable for the comfort of his patrons.
The best brands of tobacco and cigarettes are stocked also.
A visit to this establishment will be well worth while
Beach Road Versus Overton Road
At the Council meeting last Friday the fact was mentioned that the Government had made available a large sum of money for road works, with the object of providing relief for the unemployed of Melbourne.
Frankston councillors thought there might be a chance of securing the expenditure of some of this money in the Frankston and Hastings Shire.
The view was expressed by some that the money would be spent in the metropolitan area, and that outside shires would have no chance of securing any portion of the vote.
It was resolved, however, to make application to the Minister on the principle no doubt that if they did not ask they would not receive.
So far, so good. Next came the question of recommending a road to the Minister on which the money, if granted, could be expended.
Cr. McCulloch advocated Overton road, and he was supported by his Seaford colleagues and a majority of the other councillors.
Crs. Pratt, Wells, Gray and Hutchinson put up a fight for Beach road, which they contended would confer benefits on a large number of people who last winter suffered great hardship owing to the impassable state of this thoroughfare.
Cr. Oates supported Overton road, and argued it was an important connecting link between Dandenong road and the main Melbourne road.
Cr. Wells: There is only one person living on Overton road.
Cr. Pratt reminded the Council of the hardships endured by residents of Beach road during last winter, and said the first opportunity to give relief should be embraced. He believed in the principle of the greatest good to the greatest number.
Cr. McCulloch said it was important to traffic that Dandenong road and Melbourne road should be linked up by the construction of Overton road, and twitted Cr. Pratt with the remark that he (Cr. Pratt) desired to bring the traffic through Frankston irrespective of the requirements of the travelling public.
Cr. Pratt retorted that he was not so much concerned with the requirements of through motor traffic as he was with the needs of their own people, who, in his opinion, should receive first consideration.
Ultimately the resolution recommending Overton road was carried; only Crs. Pratt, Wells, Gray and Hutchinson voting for the amendment in favour of Beach road.
Mr. H. Stell, proprietor of the Peninsula Motor Garage, Frankston, has installed a large lathe, also an oxy-acetylene welding plant, which makes it possible for him to repair all classes of castings and machinery by this process.
His experience with this class of work, in addition to the installation of up-to-date machinery, should interest those motor car owners who require repairs executed promptly and at reasonable cost.
The Peninsula Garage holds the agency for the following cars: Hudson, Essex, and Overland.
These are all of the latest models, and a visit of prospective buyers will be appreciated by Mr. Stell.
Watch for advt. in “The Standard” next week. Big reduction in Overland cars.
Personal
Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus has definitely decided to accept the position of Shire Engineer and Secretary to the Bungaree Shire.
Mr. Henry Masterton, of “Rubra,” Frankston, has been elected to the executive of the Mornington Racing Club, together with Dr. Greer, the popular Dromana medico. Mr. Masterton is the owner of All Sunshine, Horoscope, Bridgehead and Benefix.
The latter was successful in the Warrnambool Cup last week.
Mr. T. Ritchie, of Mornington, and Mr. F. V. Taylor, have taken a holiday trip to Hong Kong. A cable message received from them last week stated that they were just leaving Thursday Island for Honolulu. They are expected back in July.
We regret to learn that the eighteen-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Farley, of Frankston, is still in the Alfred Hospital. Fortunately, however, a distinct improvement in the child’s condition is reported.
Mr. S. Dobson Hesp, J.P., who died recently at Hobart, was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Grose, of Wells street, Frankston. He was prominently connected with Victorian Masonic affairs, and was at one time Grand Organist of the Victorian constitution, in addition to editing the Masonic Journal.
Enquiries having been made to the Prime Minister (Mr. S. M. Bruce) who is the member for the district, by the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, regarding the pension of Mr. Hugh Morrison.
A reply was read at the Council meeting on Friday, which stated that Morrison was paid a war pension at the rate assessed from time to time for his disabilities incurred through war injuries.
This had been reviewed from time to time by the medical officers of the Repatriation Department.
Since 1920 he had been paid at two-thirds rate, or 56/- a fortnight. He had been admitted to the Caulfield Military Hospital. He suffered from gun-shot wounds in the leg, and his pension had been increased to 84/- a fortnight, from February 19. Upon his discharge from the hospital, he will again be assessed for pension on the amount of disability he is suffering, as a result of his war injuries.
A copy of the letter is to be forwarded to the Returned Soldiers’ League.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 15 May 1925