Compiled by Cameron McCullough
AT the Frankston Court on Monday last, John Cregan, Dorrit street, Carlton, appeared on a charge of having had possession of a tumbler suspected of having been stolen from a railway carriage on the Frankston Mornington line, on April 18.
The Bench was occupied by Messrs. C. Grant, J. W. Brown and W. Armstrong, J.’sP.
Dorritt, with a party of friends was returning to Melbourne after working in Mornington, when the glass was discovered in his possession.
Ticket-Checker Goulie: I was checking the 5.10pm “up” train from Mornington on April 18, when I noticed a glass missing from the compartment.
I later saw this glass in the defendant’s pocket. I asked him where he had got it, and he said from a hotel in Mornington.
He produced the glass, which was stamped with the Victorian Railways mark.
When we arrived at Frankston I took him to the station-master’s office where he admitted that he had obtained the glass from the compartment.
He gave us his name and address as John Walker, Cardigan street, Carlton.
“I was working in a hotel in Mornington during Easter week,” said John Cregan, “and returning in the train to Melbourne had a few drinks. I took the glass to have a drink with.
The ticket-checker asked me where I had got it, and I told him that it was none of his business.
I had no intention of keeping it.”
The defendant was fined 20/- with 12/6 costs in default 7 days imprisonment.
Mr Mark Brody’s Departure – Public farewell arranged
A large number of citizens gathered at the Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday night last in response to the invitation extended by Messrs. G. Keast and J. E. Jones, to make arrangements for a suitable farewell social to Mr. Mark Brady.
The Shire president (Cr . G. May) was elected to the chair, and stated that as one of our local citizens, Mr. Mark Brody was about to leave the district after 40 years residence, it was desired to arrange a suitable send-off.
Mr. Keast said the good work that Mr. Brody had accomplished in this district was worthy of special recognition, and hoped that something suitable for the occasion would be arranged.
It was ultimately decided to tender Mr. Brody a public send-off.
Mr. J. E. Jones was elected Secretary. A strong committee was appointed, including all the ladies present, with Messrs. P. Wheeler, G. Keast, J. E. Jones and Cr. Bradbury.
The social is to take place in the Palais on Friday, August 14, and anyone desiring to assist may leave subscriptions with the hon. secretary, Mr J. E. Jones.
Another meeting is to be held in the Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday next to make further arrangements.
A vote of thanks was passed to the Mechanics’ Hall committee for having placed the hall free at the disposal of the committee.
PERSONAL
Mr. Bert Ledgar, who was not in the best of health, prior to his leaving for a month’s holiday at Stawell, has now returned, greatly benefitted by the trip.
The Commander-in-Chief of the American Fleet (Admiral Coontz) visited Frankston on Sunday last and in company with Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister) and Brigadier-General Grimwade, motored to the golf links.
Mr. Maurice Jacobs met with a painful accident last week. He was kicked on the arm by a horse, and although the bone was not fractured it was very severely bruised, causing considerable pain.
Mr. Jacobs was laid up for several days, but we are pleased to see him about again, although it will be some time before he regains full use of the injured arm.
Mr. Cecil Ramsdale, the popular representative of the A.M.P. Assurance Society, residing at Frankston, has been declared the winner of the society’s first prize, awarded to district agents securing the best returns for 12 months.
A joyous evening was spent at the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Wednesday evening last, when 120 guests were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Davies at a social given in honor of Mr. Roy Davies’ 21st birthday. A delightful time was spent in dancing games and music. Miss Jean Amor and Mr. R. Amor supplied the music until the Leo. Payne’s jazz band arrived.
Songs were rendered by Miss Hope Dalley, Messrs. J. Prince, Keith Tait and E. P. Davies. Balloon and football games caused a deal of amusement. Mr. Mark Brody, on behalf of the guests, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Davies for their hospitality, and after congratulating Mr. Roy Davies on the fact that he had reached manhood’s estate, the company sang “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.”
Mr. Roy Davies was the recipient of many handsome presents.
A sumptuous supper was served. The birthday cake was supplied by Mr. Hopkins, and the general catering was carried out by Mr. Nolan, Mrs. Fletcher and Mr. Crean.
Arthur Burton Morris, of Frankston, butcher, who died on June 1, 1925, left by will dated January 30, 1923, real estate of a gross value of £1,297 and personal property of a gross value of £1,053 to his widow.
TOWN IN DARKNESS
Owing to the burning out of an electric light pole on the Dandenong road, Frankston was in darkness last night, from 6.30 till 9.30.
Mr. D. J. Quartermain was first on the scene, and quickly extinguished the flames by carrying water to the top of the pole in a billy-can, and then notified the Electricity Commission, who arrived shortly after, with a batch of men, and with the Frankston staff soon remedied the matter, and considering the nature of the undertaking they are to be commended on the expeditious manner in which they worked to restore the service.
MR. E. P. Davies has in stock at his Bay street shop a variety of Player pianos, seldom seen outside the metropolis.
The instruments, which were specially imported by Mr. Davies, include the Myer, Mastertone, and Purcell, and others are due to arrive by an early boat.
The Myer is a beautiful instrument, while the Mastertone’s sterling qualities needs no boost.
Inspection is invited.
Frankston Traders’ Association to be re-organised
At the “Tangerine” Cafe on Monday night last quite a number of tradespeople met and discussed the advisability of re-organising the Frankston Traders’ Association, which had lapsed into obscurity during the past few months.
Those present were: Mrs. Marshall, Messrs. T. Marshall, C. Pope, L. Stevens, R. Tierney, J. Lyle, J. Nolan, M. A. Davis, C. Meredith, L. J. Ward, and Cr. J. Bradbury (chairman).
An apology was received from Mr. H. Barclay.
Cr. Bradbury said that it was necessary to obtain the books, etc., from the late officers and ascertain where they had left off, so that a fresh start could be made.
Mr. Nolan moved and Mr. Tierney seconded that Mr. L. Davis be appointed secretary pro tem.—Carried.
It was agreed to consider at next meeting the installation of the group lighting system for shops. It was argued that the town generally was inadequately lighted.
The next meeting will be held at the “Tangerine” on Tuesday, August 4, at 8 o’clock.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 31 July 1925