Compiled by Cameron McCullough
THE Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) paid a short visit to Ferntree Gully on Monday, and was entertained by the Shire Council at luncheon.
In reply to the toast of his health, which was proposed by the President (Cr. W. Treganowan), and supported by Cr. Chandler, M.L.C., and Cr. Alexander, Mr. Bruce said he had heard with astonishment a rumour to the effect that he would leave Flinders at the next election and stand for Balaclava or some other constituency.
He desired to assure his hearers, and through them the constituency of Flinders as a whole, that he would fight for Flinders against all comers (applause), and therefore it followed that there was not the slightest particle of truth in the story which was going about.
Most of the members took advantage of the occasion to convey to Mr. Bruce assurances of their personal support, Cr. Treganowan voicing the general feeling when he said that so long as Mr. Bruce stood for Flinders, Flinders would stand by him.
A Good Game Spoilt – Frankston v Mornington
Mornington visited Frankston on Saturday, and a good game was looked forward to, but, unfortunately, the central umpire was not capable of controlling it, and the players did pretty well as they liked.
At one stage it was more of a fighting match than football, and players and barrackers on both sides became mixed up in a general melee.
Such scenes as this on the football field ought to be put down by the officials of the association, for such tactics as this goes a long way to damage football on the Peninsula.
At one stage of the game it looked as though things were going to be willing, judging by the behaviour of a certain Mornington player, who, when the opportunity offered, indulged in unfair practices, and the umpire seemed to be all at sea, and lost control of the game absolutely.
Jack May was absent from Frankston, who had difficulty in getting a team, and played several of the District players.
Mornington had a strong side, and proved too solid, winning by several goals.
When play opened it looked as if Frankston were going to make a big bid for a win, as they were quicker to the ball and collared three goals, but as the game progressed their opponents wore them down.
MR. BRODY’S FAREWELL
The committee met on Tuesday night to further discuss arrangements in connection with the public send-off to be tendered to Mr. Mark Brody at the Frankston Palais on Friday, 14th August.
Satisfactory reports were received from the various subcommittees, and everything points to the function proving a very big success.
Subscriptions towards the testimonial will be received by the hon. secretary, Mr. J. E. Jones.
SOMERVILLE
Wireless enthusiasts are rather divided in their opinion of the new wave length of 3LO.
Crystal set users are of the opinion it is an improvement, but all valve set users do not appear to like it as well as the old wave length.
One of our local experimenters, Mr. J. Gregory, succeeded in tuning-in the Westinghouse station, K.D.K.A., Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on three nights last week.
On Tuesday night last they could be heard on the loud speaker ten feet away. The set was a three-valve, with Goldstone loud speaker, made by the owner.
The local cool store is now a scene of activity, the growers taking advantage of the high prices ruling on the interstate markets.
Prices received in Brisbane, realised up to 18/- for Jonathans, but have now eased to 15/-. In Sydney, a few growers touched 17/- for 2½ inch Jonathans. Prices there have also eased slightly.
The local football team meet the Depot at the Depot on Saturday (tomorrow). This match practically decides who shall have the right of challenge. It is expected that Jimmie Sullivan will be alright for the match, after his three weeks’ rest from his Hastings injury.
A TRIP TO INDIA
The Rev. E. Tonkin, at one time minister of the Frankston Methodist Church, will give an address entitled “My impressions on a trip to India” in the local Methodist Church on Monday night next, August 10, at 8pm.
PERSONAL
Cr. J. L. Pratt and Mr. Harry Golds represented the Frankston branch of the. R.S.L., at the Diggers’ annual dinner at Anzac House on Tuesday evening last.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. McComb will be pleased to learn that their little son, Bruce, has been declared well enough to leave the Alfred Hospital, and is now home again at Frankston.
Mr. Jack Wyatt, a well-known resident of Seaford, and popular in football circles, recently underwent a serious operation. His condition is reported to be satisfactory.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ramsdale are arranging a miscellaneous gift evening in honor of the approaching marriage of Miss Ruby Lake-Smith and Mr. T. Shaw.
The death of one of the oldest of Victorian-born natives is announced as having taken place at Adelaide on Sunday last, in the person of Mrs. Emily Coox (nee Brandt), who was 81 years of age.
This lady was born in a small cottage on the north side of Flinders Street, then unnamed and unknown.
For many years the cottage was inhabited by Mr. William Brandt.
In 1853 the occupant of the cottage was Mr. Sargood, father of the late Sir Frederick Sargood, whose warehouse in later years was built on a site not far away.
The little cottage was built on a verdant slope, commanding a clear view of the distant hills. No dusty streets or busy railway then intervened to spoil the view, and, as houses went in those days, it was a by no means insignificant dwelling.
Les Martin, of the Seaford Motor Garage, has been rather seriously ill. Les. is a prominent member of the Seaford Football Club and is well known and very popular.
His friends will be pleased to know that he is making good headway towards recovery.
It came as a pleasant surprise to his many friends to learn that Mr. W. Foster, clerk at the local station, has married. “Bill” is most popular in Seaford, and enjoys the good feelings of a vast number of friends.
Railway officials become popular when they cheerfully carry out their duties to the department and its patrons, and hence “Bill” is very popular, and his many friends wish both he and Mrs. Foster long life and happiness.
The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) spent yesterday and today at Frankston, resting in preparation for the opening of the session next week.
To-morrow night Mr. Bruce will be the principal speaker at the C.T.A. dinner in the club rooms, Flinders Street.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 7 August 1925