ALL over the civilised world certain “days” are being observed as either national or world-wide occasions. The best known are such religious festivals as Christmas and Easter, observed by all Christian peoples. As religion is of prime importance in the life of man, so it is fitting that his most important holidays (or holy days) should commemorate portions of the life of Christ. Man’s first duty is to God, next he owes obedience to his nation, and it is to keep this in view that certain “national holidays” are kept. Thus we have Empire Day and King’s Birthday as representing…
Author: Cameron McCullough
FLINDERS Naval Depot was under a new command on Tuesday evening, 4th April, and it was a command which was eagerly obeyed. It was still the call of service, and in the service of charity. The response of the Depot was unanimous. With a view to helping the fund to provide a motor ambulance for the Mornington Peninsula – a worthy object originated in Bittern – Mrs. Miller, wife of Captain Miller, Officer-Commanding Flinders Naval Depot, organised a novelty night on the above date. Those attending on the night of the celebrations and looking upon the scene brilliantly set would…
THE calm serenity of Tyabb received a rude shock on Tuesday morning when it became known that Mr. W. Noble, an old and well-known resident, had met with his death in a most tragic manner. For some days a man named Livingstone had been picking fruit for Mr. Noble, and had been living in a two roomed hut at the back of the dwelling and outhouses. During the night a boisterous wind blew continuously, blowing from his hut towards Mr. Noble’s, so that it was impossible for him to hear anything unusual. About 6.30, knowing it was Mr. Noble’s intention…
A VERY important meeting of delegates to the Peninsula Football Association was held at Somerville last night. All clubs were represented, except Naval Base. Mr H. J. McCulloch (Frankston) replaced Mr P. McArthur as President on the motion of Messrs Evans (Dromana) and Floyd (Hastings). Messrs Morphett (Hastings) and Clylesdale (Dromana) secured Carrum’s disqualification from the Association by moving that the boundaries be those existing previous to Carrum’s entry. The voting was equal, and on the casting vote of President McCulloch, Carrum were ousted. It was a lively meeting, yet friendly, and the report in next issue will make interesting…
MR. J. Jack, organiser in connection with the Peninsula Motor Ambulance Brigade, completed his campaign on Friday evening last, after spending a fortnight travelling the proposed area, between Aspendale and Portsea. He feels confident that the brigade will soon be an accomplished fact. In every place visited the people proved to be almost unanimously in favour of the proposal, and seed was sown which should produce a good harvest in the near future. The final meeting held at Mornington on Friday evening proved very successful. On 15th March the Bittern Progress Asosciation held the first of a series of concerts…