Compiled by Cameron McCullough
THE Grand Final between Naval Depot and Seaford was played at Somerville last Saturday, in the presence of a good gathering of spectators.
The game, as in the previous one the week before, was a hotly contested one; first one side getting the lead, then the other, and the issue was always in doubt right up to within a minute or two of time.
With the bounce of the ball, Seaford kicking down the hill, attacked strongly, and soon had play in the Depot’s territory, and quickly added two singles, but the Depot ruck, forcing the play from the kick in, gradually worked the ball to the other end of the ground, but the most their forwards could manage was singles.
From the kick in, Jim Johnson marked and sent the ball to Kenna, who quickly had the ball among the forwards, the result being a lucky goal.
Bounced again, the Depot forwarded and Barden equalised matters by notching a goal.
Play continued to be of a very even character, and at quarter time the scores were level – 1 goal 8 behinds each.
The Depot opened the second quarter with great dash, and playing attractive football they quite eclipsed the Tigers for the first few minutes; their long, low skimmering drop kicks and marking being very fine, which greatly delighted the spectators, and during this brilliant burst they scored two goals and a single, which gave them a good lead.
Seaford warming up to their work, and playing with determination, had much the best of the play for the rest of the quarter, scoring two goals and several minors, and at half-time the scores were:
Seaford, 3 goals 8 behinds; Navy, 3 goals 4 behinds.
After the interval, both sides again went into it with all the strength and vigor they possessed, and during this quarter some very fine football was shown.
Whitlock (Navy) and Jack Johnson (Seaford) who were playing like champions, being repeatedly cheered by supporters of both sides for their fine football, while Kenna, with his cool and resourceful play, was doing wonders in the centre for Seaford, but his forwards did not make the best use of the chances he gave them.
Hattom, roving beautifully for the Depot, was responsible for a great part of his team’s score in this quarter, but the most his forwards could manage was one big point, and several minors.
Seaford had bad luck at this stage of the game for Les. Edwards, their reliable back man, twisted his knee and was of little use afterwards, though he battled on gamely, while Tait received a nasty knock, which made him groggy.
The scores at three-quarter time being:
Navy, 4 goals 9 behinds; Seaford, 3 goals 11 behinds.
The last quarter opened with a great Seaford attack, Ford and Sonsie being prominent, the latter putting the ball to Tait, who rose the two flags, which gave Seaford the lead.
Seaford attacked again and again, but the Navy backs were too powerful, and at last Dunlevie relieved the pressure, and with a great run sent play to the other end, and Barden, marking finely, sent the ball through the tall posts for six and Navy were again in the lead.
Seaford playing for all they knew, attacked again, but could only manage two singles, and they were now showing signs of distress, and with only a minute-and-a-half to go the Navy put in a paralyzing dash, the result being a goal, which put the result beyond doubt, as the final bell rang immediately afterwards, giving the Naval Depot victory and premiership honours after a stubbornly contested game, the final scores being:
Naval Depot, 6 goals 11 behinds.
Seaford, 4 goals 13 behinds.
CONSIDERABLE damage to railway property at Langwarrin was reported on Wednesday as a result of the first bush fire of the season.
Thirty chains of fencing and three telegraph poles were burnt, and about 100 yards of sleepers and the railway bridge over the Langwarrin creek were charred.
The station staff from Frankston were rushed to the scene in a motor lorry, and assisted to extinguish the fire with water buckets.
No trains were delayed, and telephone and telegraph services were restored after a short period.
Personal
Mr. E. P. Davies, the well-known musician of Bay street, Frankston, has, on the advice of eminent medical authority, decided to undergo an operation today (Friday).
Mr. Eddie Parsons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, of Hastings road, Frankston, is at present an inmate of the Alfred Hospital, suffering from pneumonia.
Rev. A. Langhorne, of Frankston, has been appointed to the Presbyterian Church at Burnie (Tas.). The decision to form the Frankston church into a charge was largely agreed to on the understanding that Mr. Langhorne should be the minister.
As he is not available a large congregational meeting last Wednesday night decided to ask for further time to consider the proposal to form a charge.
Cr. Josh. Jordon, well known as a judge at Somerville and Frankston Shows, was re-elected president at the meeting of the Mulgrave Shire Council on Thursday night last. Cr. D. S. McCulloch is the new president of the Cranbourne shire, and Cr. Mahony was last week elected president of the Ferntree Gully Shire.
Mr. G. R. Phillips, one of the staff at the Frankston High School, has accepted an interchange to England with Mr. D. Hemming, of the Enfield Grammar School, Middlesex, England.
The exchange will be effected at the beginning of 1926.
Hastings
The ball held in the Hastings Hall on Thursday night last in aid of the Hastings Brass Band, proved a great success in every way, and too much praise cannot be given the ladies who were instrumental in inaugurating same.
They worked hard to make it a success, and their efforts were not in vain. It is pleasing to state that after paying all expenses the grand sum of £10 will be handed over to the funds of the band.
This speaks volumes for the committee of ladies comprising: Mrs. J. T. Campbell, senr. (president), Mesdames Davis, Cusworth, Campbell, Haddock, Ward, Unthank, and Mrs. Wavish (secretary).
The hall was very nicely decorated with flowers and greens, which gave it a very pleasing effect. The floor was in excellent order. A feature of the evening was the sit-down supper which was arranged on the stage, and was commented on by all.
It goes to show that the ladies left nothing undone in their effort and the prizes for the above were kindly donated.
It is fortunate in having such loyal supporters. The music was supplied by the Naval Depot orchestra, under the leadership of Bandmaster Coxhead.
The waltzing competition was won by Mr. J. Haddock, and Mrs. J. T. Campbell, jun. The fox trot was won by Mr. S. Barden and Miss Hammond and the prizes were donated by Mrs. Pitt.
The card dance was won by Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Jones, the prize being donated by Miss M. Reid.
The ladies wish to sincerely thank all those who assisted during the evening, and especially those who donated towards the supper and prizes for competitions.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 11 September 1925