ANOTHER unseemly episode occurred in the grim tussle betwixt Mornington and Frankston on Saturday last. It occurred in the third quarter, on the High street side of the oval, where the noisiest of the barrackers had congregated. They gave trouble the best part of the day, and were only kept in check by the presence of Constable Graham, who did his best to keep the playing space cleared. Earlier in the match there had been two fights, but on each occasion George Cook intervened and prevented the sparks becoming flames. He is to be commended for his sportsmanlike action in…
Author: Cameron McCullough
THE monthly meeting of the Frankston Progress Association was held on Tuesday last, when considering the stormy weather prevailing, there was a splendid attendance. Present: Messrs J. D. Jennings (pres.) Jacobs, W. Lind, W. Wright, Lalor, Jacobs, W. Lind, D. Wright, Lalor, McIntosh, C. Holman, J. Bradbury, jun., A. Bailey, Moulder, J. L. Pratt, H. B. Legge, Cr. W. J. Oates, and the secretary, W. C. Young. The President extended a welcome to Mrs. Rogerson, who attended with a number of young people to hear Mr. Wheeler’s paper. Mr. McIntosh was welcomed as a new member. BOWLING GREENS AND TENNIS…
MR. J. D. Jennings (president of the Frankston Progress Association), and Mr. J. Bradbury, jun., waited on the Council last Friday in support of the proposal of the Progress Association to place bowling greens and tennis courts on the road reserve alongside Mornington road on the town side of The Fernery. Mr. Jennings said the scheme, if given effect to would supply a longfelt want. The site chosen was a good one, and the bowling greens would be a great asset to the town. Mr. Bradbury said the plans, drawn by an architect, were before the council and conveyed an…
WHEN Mr. Mark Brody launched his idea of holding a calico ball in aid of the funds of the Women’s Hospital, he relied on the ladies of the district to assist him in carrying the project through to a successful issue. He was not disappointed. Once again the call of sweet charity fell on responsive ears, with the result that the function which eventuated on Thursday night last will result in a substantial cheque being forwarded to worthy institution above named. Added interest was aroused from the fact that the beautiful new Palais de Danse had been made available to…
THE rough and squally weather which prevailed along the bayside on Wednesday last caused a considerable amount of damage. Remarkably heavy seas were running and the wind blew with hurricane force, rendering the electric service useless and dislocating business arrangements. The shore line from Mornington and Frankston to Aspendale and Mentone was a beautiful sight, but at Frankston serious damage was done to the pier. At the end of the pier piles were forced out and the structure pushed, leaving a huge gap in the L end of the pier. The heavy timber was dashed ashore. The rest of the…