Compiled by Cameron McCullough
“IT pays to advertise,” is a trite maxim, and in so far as “The Standard” is concerned such may be taken as sound advice, but where the natural beauty or general environment of a town and district is involved, it is regrettable that the landscape – the work of the Creator of All – should be marred by hideous hoardings, the glaring and coloured inscriptions on which advocate the use of “Pink Pills for Pale People,” “Phospherine” for the weary and nerve-wracked businessman, or the use of “Sunlight” by the housewife who, on washing day desires to bring a gleam of brightness into the tub of soap-suds, and thus forget the fact that her athletic son plays “footer” once a week.
In the foregoing direction, it may be mentioned that in and around Frankston hoardings – which in no wise are the conception of artistic design – meet the eye of the observer, and obliterate the view of pastoral charm, this, despite the prohibitive measures adopted :by the local council, some time ago, to put a stop to the practice.
The hoardings, subsequent to various protests and considerable agitation on the part of alert residents, were taken down for a spell, when lo and behold, and like mushrooms which grow up in a night, they have again appeared in the sphere of conspicuous element, and it is alleged have been re-erected without the authority of the “powers that be”.
Frankstonites! Wake up, and don’t permit a .free lance to be wielded by a chosen few! What is good for the goose is good for the gander!
Petrol Bowser Ablaze – A Sunday night Sensation
On Sunday night last, about 9 o’clock, a motor bike and side car ridden by, Mr. F. G. Isherwood, o Rushall Crescent, Coburg, who was accompanied by a young lady, Miss May Richardson, of McCutche street, Northcote, pulled up at the Peninsula Motor Garage to purchase some petrol.
One of the hands employed by Mr. H. Stell, the proprietor of the garage, was measuring out the petrol, when, it is alleged, as the result of an ignited match being thrown, an explosion occurred, the whole of the petrol being consumed in a blaze of fire.
Mr. Stell quickly came to the rescue, and applied two extinguishers, thus successfully combating the quickly-spreading flames.
People returning from church and many others, heard the tolling of the fire bell, but shortly after a local resident conveyed word to the brigade that their services would not be required as the danger had been obviated through the timely action of Mr Stell.
Miss Richardson was slightly singed .about her face, hair and clothes; however, fortunately, no one sustained serious injuries.
MR. W. Gathercole, the well-know butcher, whose up-to-date shop in Bay street, Frankston, meets with the big patronage bestowed upon a high-class establishment where good meat is sold, has in his windows a tempting display of choice spring lamb which at the recent Royal Show, Melbourne, took several prizes.
Hence his many customers may rely on obtaining a delicious leg of lamb for next Sunday’s dinner. So don’t forget to call early and make a purchase.
Proposed New Aerodrome – Langwarrin Camp Being Surveyed – What It Portends
The surveyors of the Defence Department are engaged at the erstwhile Langwarrin camp, with a view to preparing plans for the purpose of an aerodrome.
Apparently the great lessons acquired in the War in the sphere of aviation and the vital part it played in the successful attacks against the Hun, have convinced the “Powers that be” of the necessity for enabling both officers and men of the present day Flying Corps to keep their hand well in on stunts amid the clouds of future happenings.
Personal: Constable Bullen, a popular and smart member of the local police force, who was on annual leave, has again resumed duty.
Many “Standard” readers will be interested in the following paragraph taken from our Mornington contemporary referring to a one-time popular resident of Frankston:
“We welcome the Rev. R. B. Bates, M.A., very heartily to his home in Mornington.
He has returned to Australia with happy memories of studious days in Oxford and of ministerial work in England.
Happily he has said yes to Archdeacon Aickin’s invitation to preach at St. Peter’s Church on Sunday morning next at 11 a.m. We are sure that all who still cherish the honoured memory of his father, and who value his mother’s many kind activities in Mornington, will come to the service to welcome back to his home one who has toiled hard in war and in peace.
The Rev. R. B. Bates will shortly take a charge in the Diocese of Grafton. It is his intention to remain in his native Australia.
We are glad. It would not be good for us if England kept too many of her own best sons for the work of the Ministry and captured too many of Australia’s best besides. At the same time interchange of men and of experience is good for the church, both in the Commonwealth and the Home Land.”
AFTER the big cycle race last Saturday, in which he was a competitor, Mr. Don Kirkham, of North Carrum, met with an accident, being run down by a car. As a result, he sustained a fractured thigh.
A Mother’s Denial
“The Standard” always makes a point of obtaining information through “official” channels, and in connection with the recent report of an accident which, unfortunately, occurred to Joan, a daughter of Mrs. Fry, of Frankston, it was stated that the rider of the motor bike had left his name, address and the number of his cycle.
We have the permission of Sergt. Culhane to assert that what appeared in “The Standard” was authentic, and further, the Chief of the Local Police has informed us that in the circumstances, no alleged charge under the Motor Act can be laid against the party in question.
Moreover, Sergt. Culhane told Mrs. Fry that he was in possession of the man’s number, etc.
A Sunday Morning Loss – Conflagration At Poultry Farm Frankston
Mr. Ulbrick, poultry farmer, Cranbourne road, Frankston, sustained a serious loss of poultry at an early hour on Sunday morning.
About 4 o’clock, he was awakened to a smell of burning, and lost no time in making an investigation, when he found that his fowl pens and 400 brooders had disappeared in smoke.
The property destroyed was only partly covered by insurance, and we have been officially informed that Mr Ulbrick estimates his loss at £900.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 1 & 3 Oct 1924