Compiled by Cameron McCullough
VERY good progress is being made with the high school building. The bricklayers are well on the second storey of the brick building, which is now sufficiently advanced to give a good impression of the magnificent structure it is to be.
In the days to come the people of the district will realise how extremely fortunate they were in having such a complete and up-to-date college placed in their midst.
The wooden building, for technical subjects, is almost complete. It has been roofed in with a nice arrangement of tiles, which presents a pleasing mottled appearance.
The lining and finishing are nearing completion, and the students who attend next year will be able to commence operations in carpentry, blacksmithing, sheet metal work, laundry and dressmaking.
The cookery will have to wait till the main building is ready in April or May, as the culinary department is in the large school.
Parents who have any thoughts of sending their students next year should make early arrangements so that their boys and girls may be able to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities that the Frankston High school presents.
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Mile of Pennies – Fire brigade effort. Funds for new station
Frankston Fire Brigade happened on a bad day for their big stunt.
Clouds of dust in the morning, followed by driving showers and a bitter wind in the afternoon were not conducive to free giving on the part of those who were abroad.
Hurrying pedestrians, muffled in overcoats or furs which they had hoped to leave in repose until next winter, looked askance at the long, white line on which they were invited to place their spare coppers.
The idea of undoing numerous buttons and searching in inside pockets weighed heavily against the naturally generous instincts of most.
But the ardor of the energetic committee was in no wise dimmed by the adverse conditions, and to the executive and the undismayed section workers who stuck to their posts throughout the day, is due the credit for the fairly successful issue to which the drive was carried.
As tea hour approached the runners commenced to bring in spoils and the counting began. And a dirty job it was.
Pennies covered with sand; pennies caked in mud; mouldy pennies; battered pennies; but it was all good money and the count went on merrily.
A little after six the barometer stood at £58, with more to follow. The final count brought the figures up to £64, which was a very successful drive when all things are considered.
The committee decided that they would not rest at that point, and a further attack was made on the visitors on Cup Day and a little more was added to the fund.
If the present committee keeps on at its present rate there is every hope of our having a decent fire station in Frankston in the near future.
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The Late Mr. Mark Brody
From time to time since the news of the decease of Mr. Mark Brody was reported, requests have reached us for information regarding the cause of Mr. Brody’s death.
To none of these enquiries have we been able to reply.
We are now in receipt of information which we pass on through these columns to the many friends to whom the news came with such a shock.
On Saturday last, Mrs. C. Wood received a letter from Mrs. J. A. Williams, of Launceston, a daughter of deceased.
Mrs. Williams states that her father was in the best of spirits up till an hour or so previous to his death.
On the evening of his death, Mr. Brody complained of sharp, stabbing pains.
As they were severe, he was persuaded to go to bed.
Mrs. Williams gave her father a small quantity of brandy which gave him considerable relief. Shortly after this he stated that he was much better, and was soon sitting up in bed chatting to Mrs. Brody.
A little later Mrs. Brody left him to go downstairs.
Mrs. Williams states in her letter that her mother was not out of the room for more than fifteen minutes, but on her return was horrified to find that Mr. Brody had passed away while she was absent.
During his long residence in Frankston the late Mr. Brody made innumerable friends, and we are indebted to Mrs. Wood for handing on the news she has received for the information of our readers, who have waited patiently for word of Mr. Brody’s last hours.
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The Pier Hotel
Mr. P Stapleton has taken over the Pier Hotel, Bay Street, Frankston, which has previously been conducted by Mr. G. Yuill.
Mr. Stapleton is arranging for a complete renovation of the premises, and patrons are assured of every comfort and convenience.
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Cricket. Mt. Eliza plays Bruce’s eleven
On Cup Day a friendly but keenly contested cricket match, between Mt. Eliza team and a visiting eleven from the employees on the building which is being erected by the Hon. S. M. Bruce on Heatherill Road.
The match was played on the Mt. Eliza ground, the home team winning by a small margin.
Mt. Eliza made 106 runs, which proved a little too tall an order for the visitors, who made only 98.
A dainty afternoon tea was provided by the lady friends of members of the Mt Eliza club.
Mr. W. Duffy, captain of Bruce’s eleven, complimented the home team on its well earned victory, and expressed the visitors appreciation of the opportunity provided them for a day’s entertainment.
He also, on behalf of his team, tendered special thanks to the ladies for their hospitality.
Cr. Clarke, president of the Mt. Eliza club, in a neat speech, thanked Mr. Duffy and the team which he had so nearly led to victory, for the compliments which had been extended.
In conclusion, he stated that, although the Mt. Eliza team was but in its infancy, he hoped that next year they would be in a position to compete in the association matches.
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Frankston’s Electric Power Supply – Complaint Of unsatisfactory service
To the Editor.
Sir, Will you be good enough to draw attention through the medium of the “Standard” to the unsatisfactory nature of the electric power supply of Frankston in regard to continuity of supply.
Today, Thursday 4th inst., the electric power has once more been cut off for a considerable period, greatly to the inconvenience of the consumers.
Upon many occasions, when Frankston suffers a strong wind, the supply usually becomes unstable, and on many such instances becomes totally interrupted.
Apparently whenever there is any work to he done on the distribution system or even on sub-circuits, the supply is again interrupted.
The electric light department of the council apparently shows as much consideration for the consumers of electricity in the maintenance of supply, as it does for the charges it imposes for electric energy.
Such a state of affairs would never be tolerated in any of the suburbs of Melbourne, and they should not be tolerated in Frankston.
Ratepayers only want a fair deal and some little consideration shown for their welfare, and I suggest possibly they are entitled to it.
F. G. CRESSWELL.
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From the Pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 5 November 1926