Compiled by Cameron McCullough
At the Frankston Progress Association meeting on Monday night, Commander Creswell referred to the question of providing a harbor for yachts and larger vessels at Frankston.
It seemed to him that the association ought to take an active interest in this matter, as there was no safe harbor on the eastern shore of the bay.
He understood that a big scheme for building a breakwater at Davey’s Bay had been proposed by the authorities, but had been opposed by Frankston and Mornington.
The President (Mr. Bell): I heard nothing of it.
Commander Creswell said he was quoting from good authority. He considered it a short-sighted policy on the part of Frankston to oppose the construction of the breakwater, no matter what site was chosen.
A safe harbor would develop the district immensely, and the people should take a big view of the matter, particularly as the Department of Ports and Harbours was anxious to proceed with the Davey’s Bay scheme.
Continuing the speaker said he was informed that opposition came from people who were anxious to have a small harbor created at the mouth of Kananook creek.
Mr. Jewell thought the people of Frankston were chiefly concerned about getting rid of the Kananook “whiff.” (Laughter).
Mr. S. Lawrey said, that Cr. Miles informed him the other day that the water intended for Kananook creek improvement scheme was now being turned into the Patterson river at Carrum. It looked as though Frankston had lost its chance of improving the creek.
Mr. Pope said that Commander Creswell’s statement was news to him, although the Kananook creek improvement scheme had been discussed by the Traders’ Association.
He thought the idea of a breakwater was a big thing for Frankston, and should be pushed for all it was worth.
They should get the other organisations in the district to organise a monster deputation to urge the construction of the breakwater.
On the motion of Commander Creswell, seconded by Mr. Young, it was decided to bring the matter of the breakwater under the notice of the Shire council, and, with the cooperation of other organisations seek to have the breakwater construction scheme, as proposed by the Department of Ports and Harbours, carried out.
At the meeting of the Frankston Traders’ Association held on Tuesday night, Cr. Oates moved that a letter be forwarded to the Minister of Ports and Harbours re the proposed breakwater for Frankston, and enquire how far the scheme was advanced, also to remind the Minister of his promise to a deputation, from the Shire council which waited on him about two years ago, when it was stated that the work would be done.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McFarlane and carried.
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Hunting On The Peninsula
Mr. J. L. Byrne, of “Halycon”, Mt. Eliza, has caused a flutter amongst sporting men and women on the Peninsula by the introduction of a hunting pack of hounds and several hunters, also a number of polo ponies.
Hunting as a sport is booming and the Peninsula country is said to be eminently adapted for it.
Fences as far away as Bittern are being ‘capped’ and it is expected the hunting season will be closed by the opening run on the Peninsula shortly.
Next season everything will be in readiness and regular “meets” will take place.
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Motor Accident
As the result of a motor accident near Mile Bridge on Sunday last, Mrs. Funston, wife of Mr. F. J. Funston, of Edithvale, was conveyed,to “Maxwellton” private hospital at Frankston suffering from serious scalp wounds.
The car which was driven by Mr. Davies failed to answer the wheel and ran into a telegraph pole with considerable force.
Mrs. Funston is now stated to be making satisfactory progress.
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Tyabb Progress Association
Efforts are being made by the Tyabb Progress Association to have the Tyabb-Tooradin-Cranbourne road, taken over and constructed as a modern roadway.
This road is the main connecting link between the Mornington Peninsula and South Gippsland.
At, present, owing to its wild state, it is very seldom used by vehicular or motor traffic.
The local progress association is seeking the co-operation of the various shires interested towards furthering the project.
The Tyabb Progress Association held their usual monthly general meeting on the 2nd September. The attendance was poor. Messrs. S. Chalwell (vice-president), B. S. Potts, G. C. Cole, J. F. White, C. L James, W. Butler and A. Noble (secretary) were present.
The apathy of the people did not damp the enthusiasm of the members present, and much important and minor business was put through.
Mr. S. Chalwell has been elected president of the Tyabb Progress Association. Mr. J. F. White has been appointed vice-president. The former president (Mr. A. C. Van) resigned on account of ill-health. He performed a lot of valuable work for the district.
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Personal
James Marshall, late of Baxter, near Frankston, orchardist, who died on18th July, left by will dated 17th August, 1923, real estate valued at £1260 and personal property valued at £684 to his widow and children.
Mrs. W. M. Hanton, Mrs. Bradbury, Mr. W. C. Young and Mr. H. B. Legge have been advised by the Education Department that an Order-in-Council has been obtained appointing them as members of the Advisory Council for the Frankston High school for the period ending 30th June, 1929.
Since the death in America of the Rev. F. A. Merner, says the “Argus,” the Dandenong district Roman Catholic parish has been administered by the Rev. Dr. W. M. Collins.
The Rev. Father T. Little, formerly of Ferntree Gully, has now succeeded the Rev. Father Merner as district parish priest. The Rev. T. McCarthy, of South Melbourne, will take charge of the Ferntree Gully parish. Father Little is a nephew of Mrs. C. Maxwell and Miss Little, of “Thalassa”, Frankston.
“Jumbo” Sharland, the well known footballer, and member of “The Herald” journalistic staff, left England for Australia on Tuesday last.
“Jumbo” has been on a world tour. His many Frankston friends will be delighted to welcome him home.
General Grimwade and Mrs Grimwade have arrived home, after a holiday trip to Colombo.
Mr. and Mrs. P. Wheeler, of Frankston, who have been on an extended trip abroad, sailed from England on their homeward journey this week.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lambie, who have been visiting the Northern States, returned to Frankston last week.
Mrs. L. Street left Frankston on Monday last for a motor tour through New South Wales, and expects to be away for about a month.
Mr. J. B. Jolly, of “Avondale,” Melbourne road, has been appointed a life governor of the Minton Boys’ Home.
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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 24 September 1926