Compiled by Cameron McCullough
A DISGRACEFUL disturbance is alleged to have taken place on Sunday night last, when the congregation of the Hastings Methodist Church were subjected to a great deal of annoyance by some hooligans, who, not content with mocking the minister from outside the church, deliberately threw a length of spouting into the church amongst the congregation.
This caused great consternation amongst the worshippers and a couple of the members of the church went out from the church and pursued the perpetrators of this wanton outrage.
However, they were unable to come up with the culprits, as the pursuers were subjected to a bombardment of stones.
It is further alleged that this is not the first time that churchgoers have been subjected to attacks of this kind, and the people are hopeful that this will be the last, it being believed that hands can be put on the guilty persons.
If this should be so, the offenders are perhaps not aware that they are liable to imprisonment without the option of a fine.
Trespassing on the Railway
Quite recently a number of cases have been heard in the various suburban courts of trespassing on the railway.
The offence, generally being where belated travellers have take a shortcut across the line and reached the station per medium of the platform end, on which is exhibited a notice: “No Road.”
While it may appear to the unthinking portion of the public to be somewhat drastic in proceeding against reputable citizens for thus offending, it must be remembered that if some action of the kind were not taken, the practice would become general, and the public become so familiar, with the danger as to treat it with contempt, unnecessarily, endangering life and limb.
The public, therefore, should take heed of the warnings thus exhibited, as with the increase of electric trains these accidents must be averted if it is at all possible, and one of the methods of prevention is to insist on travellers approaching and leaving the railway stations by the properly constructed entrances and exits.
While it may appear hard for the person, who, perhaps may have offended for the first time, to be caught and fined, the Commissioners find it to be imperative to strictly enforce the regulations.
The State Elections – Mornington
So far we understand there are five candidates announced who will do battle for the honor of representing the electors of Mornington during the next Parliament.
On Friday next, 6th June, Mr. S. P. Thompson, a Liberal candidate, will address the Frankston electors at the Mechanics’ Hall, at 8pm.
Hon. A. Downward, M.L.A., will speak at Balnarring on Friday, 6th June, at 8pm, and at Flinders on Saturday, 7th June, at 8pm.
On Saturday, 7th June, Cr. M. B. Wettenhall, Country Party, will speak at the Frankston Palais daring the interval of the pictures, having arranged with the management to this effect.
Hon. F. Hagelthorn, the selected Nationalist candidate, will address the electors in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Tuesday, June 10, at 8pm.
On Tuesday afternoon, 10th June, the Hon. F. Hagelthorn will probably address a meeting of the Women’s National League at the Mechanics’ Institute, Frankston, at 3pm.
SOMERVILLE
The pavilion is now well on the way to completion. The showers, etc., will be installed for Saturday next.
Players who went to Sorrento will long remember the trip. Numerous breakdowns were the cause of much trouble.
Preparations are new on hand for the gymkhana to be held on King’s birthday (Monday next). A good time is assured.
Somerville Dramatic Club is now at work on a new farce, which promises to eclipse all previous efforts. They received a grand reception at Mornington on Thursday night, May 29.
It is good to see some of the older players hop in with the boys. Fred Murray, Somerville’s old forward, showed his sportsmanship on Saturday by lending a hand.
THE many friends of Mr. A. H. Gregory, of “Malunnah,” Melbourne Road, Frankston, will be pleased to hear that he has sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties.
MRS. Rogers, of Bay street, Frankston, who will leave here shortly to take up her residence at Mt. Gambier, S.A., has just informed us that she is the lucky winner of a gramophone valued £70 or cash to that amount.
WE regret to announce the death of Miss Bunney, a resident of Frankston for many years, which occurred at “Bethany,” Camberwell, on Friday last.
The deceased lady, who was 86 years of age, was buried at Berwick on Monday last.
THE friends of Mrs. W. D. Evans, of Dandenong Road, Frankston, will be sorry to hear that she is at present very seriously indisposed at her home.
Dr. Johnston is in attendance. We feel sure she has the best wishes of all who know her for a speedy recovery.
MRS. Rogers, of Bay Street, Frankston, advises that she has disposed of the drapery business recently conducted by her, to Mr. H. Bray, the former proprietor.
Mrs. Rogers has decided on this course, so that she can rejoin her husband who has settled at Mt. Gambier.
THE friends of Mrs. McCarthy, of the Bay View Hotel, Frankston, will be pleased to learn that she is now recovering from the illness from which she was suffering, and returned to her home on Sunday last from the Somerville private hospital, where she was conveyed in the early part of last week.
Artificial Limbs – Returned Soldiers’ Requirements
“As a result of their war experiences, approximately 4000 members of the Australian Imperial Force lost arms or legs, the proportion being one arm to three legs.”
This statement was made by the chairman of the Repatriation Commission (Mr. J. M. Semmens).
Since the return to Australia of these men, he added, the Repatriation Commission had undertaken the supply of artificial limbs, and it was the opinion of experts that it was now supplying an artificial leg superior to any other wooden limb produced in the world.
The commission had lately communicated with the British Ministry of Pensions with regard to the use of light metal limbs, and it was now the intention to issue to suitable men who have suffered above the knee amputations a combination metal and willow leg, which would be lighter than the all-willow leg.
In the near future it was hoped to issue an all-metal limb. The Commonwealth had purchased the license of the Aunger arm and the Australian rights of the Bowler arm (a Canadian production).
These working arms were so constructed that the wearer could use a spade, a pick, and bench tools, such as planes, and braces, and hammer.
In some instances the arms were rendering excellent service.
Other, surgical aids, including boots, splints, shields, supports, and spinal jackets, were being designed and made in the Commonwealth Artificial Limb factory.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 4 & 6 Jun 1924