Author: Cameron McCullough

Compiled by Cameron McCulloughYESTERDAY afternoon a little event which in years to come will assume historical importance, took place on the old Cranbourne road reserve, when a working-bee, under the direction of Cr. F. H. Wells, commenced the clearing of the site to be occupied by the Frankston High School. Despite the short notice given, there was a fair muster of people, the ladies, as usual, predominating. The men will have the opportunity of remedying this state of affairs, as many other “bees” are to be held on the same spot.The next gathering will take place on Saturday afternoon, 16th…

JAYDEN Hamilton is only 16 years old but is quickly climbing the ranks in the motor racing industry. Starting out in karts in 2019, the year 11 student from Mornington recently competed in his first Australian Formula Open race in a F4 car, placing third, and has been courted for racing in the United States and Europe.“It all started with my dad signing me up to a young driver program at Le Mans Karting in Melbourne,” said Jayden. “Then covid came along, and it got delayed. Once 2022 hit, I was back into it and would practice anytime I could.”…

ON Monday evening; while driving along the Point Nepean Road, near Martin’s Road, Seaford, Mr. Alexander Waddell Fergusson, draper, of Main Street, Mordialloc, saw some children in the road. He sounded his horn, and the children moved to the side of the road. One poor little fellow, however, who appeared to get confused, ran back again, and as a result was struck by the car driven by Mr. Fergusson, and run over. He was at once conveyed to Dr. Maxwell’s surgery, at Frankston, where upon arrival life was found to be extinct. The little boy, who proved to be Alexander…

MR. Cyril Cameron, 38, manager of the Bank of Australasia at Port Melbourne, visited Frankston last Tuesday, and on Thursday morning it was reported that he had been found in the camp of a contractor named Hodgins, on Humphries Road, about three miles from the town. He was in a pitiable condition, and on examination it was found that he had been shot in the chest. The police had him removed to Frankston, where he was attended by Dr. Maxwell. He explained that he was examining an automatic revolver, when it went off and wounded him in the chest. Mr.…

ON Saturday evening last a number of the public were somewhat inconvenienced by the failure of the electric light. Our representative therefore at once proceeded to make inquiries as to the cause thereof. The facts were as follows: On Saturday afternoon Mr. Findlay, of Melbourne Road, Frankston, had engaged some men to take down some large pine trees, about 5.45pm. One of these fouled the high and low tension wires, breaking both, as a result of which the whole of the services became disorganised. Mr. Quartermain, the Council’s manager, was at once apprised of the fact, and with commendable promptitude…

After weeks of pressure and protests at the selection of The Briars wildlife sanctuary for Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, it appears the location is being reconsidered. In a brief statement posted to the shire’s Facebook page approximately 2pm today (8/2/24) the shire wrote, attributable to CEO John Baker; “Together with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, Mornington Peninsula Shire is re-evaluating the current location of the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience at The Briars in Mount Martha. We will have more information soon.” The shire’s social media post follows an email from Peter van Roden, Senior Vice President,…

YET another attempt to alienate Crown lands adjoining the front bench in Sorrento is in progress. The public know well the two beautiful points jutting out into Port Phillip Bay on the south-east side of the Sorrento steamboat pier known as The Sisters. From the point nearest to the pier, as well as the farther one, which is already alienated, a be beautiful panoramic view of the bay is to be seen. Marked expressions of annoyance and disgust were quickly followed by an expressed determination to prevent any further alienation of the foreshore for anything but public purposes. The reported…

Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a man at Rye Pier this morning. Emergency services were called following reports a scuba diver had been pulled from the water about 10am. It’s understood the man was located unconscious in the water by other scuba divers. He was pulled onto the pier where they commenced CPR. Emergency services continued CPR but sadly the man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. Police will investigate the exact circumstance around the incident and prepare a report for the coroner.

“SAFETY first,” is what Mr. M. Jacobs, cab proprietor, believes in. The remark originated owing to the question of cutting the overhanging trees. The matter will come up for discussion probably at the next meeting of the Council. Yesterday Mr. Morris Jacobs, the well known Frankston cab proprietor, called at “The Standard” office and invited the Editor to spare 10 minutes to take a drive along Melbourne Road. Mr. Jacobs’ request was not prompted by anxiety to give the Editor a “breather” from the grind of office routine. He simply wished to demonstrate that cause existed for the complaint he…

FRANKSTON is to have its High School after waiting patiently for a number of years. Sir Alexander Peacock, in granting the request, stressed the point that the school was not for Frankston alone. Specifications for the new building would be prepared at once. He hoped to have the pleasure of laying the foundation stone. Yesterday, according to promise, Sir Alexander Peacock, Minister for Education, visited Frankston, for the purpose of inspecting the site for a High School. *** Bravery to be Recognised A proposal to make the heroes of the recent gallant rescues Life Members of the Frankston Life Saving…

AS suggested by a correspondent in the last issue of “The Standard,” a movement has been initiated to give public recognition of the bravery of Bryan Lane, Colin Robinson and Ray Coxall, who were instrumental in saving persons from drowning at Frankston recently. In another column Cr. W. P. Mason invites the residents to attend a public meeting, to be held at the Shire Hall, Frankston, on Monday next, at 8pm, to discuss the matter. Yesterday Mrs. Morgan, the mother of the young lady, who was rescued by Bryan Lane and Colin Robinson, called at “The Standard” office, and expressed…

WHILE driving home from the Show yesterday, Mr. C. E. Bright, Deputy Postmaster-General, who was accompanied by Mrs. Bright, met with an accident which, fortunately, was attended with no serious results. It appears that while proceeding up Oliver’s Hill, the bolt connecting the shaft and the buggy broke, causing the shaft to drop. Mrs. Bright was thrown out, and the horse breaking the trace, ran into the fence. Mr. Bright, who was driving, held on to the reins until the horse got clear of the harness, was also thrown out. Luckily both Mr. and Mrs. Bright escaped without any serious…

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Rye this afternoon. Emergency services were called following reports a man was found unresponsive in waters near the Bay Trail boat ramp, about 3pm. The man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined but the death is not being treated as suspicious.

THE Chelsea Hotel question again came before the Licensing Court held recently. On the Bench sat Messrs. Barr (chairman), Loch, and Tanner, P.M. Mr. Maginnis, for the petitioners, stated that he regretted he would have to ask the Court to proceed in the absence of Mr. Williams, the objectors’ counsel. He read a letter he had received from Mr. Williams, to the effect it was agreed that this day’s argument should be heard by the Bench only, if he, Mr. Williams, could arrange to be present. He failed to effect an agreement with the petitioners in the matter. Therefore he…

WHEN the skies close over and turn grey, Portsea resident Brian Douglas nervously looks upwards and begins to prepare for what’s to come. A soak pit on Mornington Peninsula Shire Council land behind his Franklin Road property has been defective for years, resulting in the flooding of his yard, even in moderate rain. “It has been an ongoing saga that we have tried to resolve through the shire’s systems, but we have quite literally got nowhere,” Douglas said. He first contacted the shire about the flooding pit four years ago but heard nothing back. He persevered, and about 18 months…

AT Friday’s Council meeting the Health Committee reported that after full investigation it recommended that the “Fecto” system of sanitation be adopted, together with the Carrum by-law relating to same. Cr. Mason said the Council intended doing all possible to safeguard the health of the people. It was proposed that an order be given for 700 “Fecto” appliances. The total number of premises to be served would be about 800. Some owners already had various systems installed. These would not be interfered with, provided they were satisfactory. Cr. McCulloch objected to the Council being tied down to one system. Cr.…

PETER Gordon Hannah, an ex-constable of police, appeared, on Tuesday, before Messrs. Armstrong (chairman) Oates, and Brown, J.’sP., on remand from the City Court, and was charged with having, on the 18th inst., shot with intent to murder Senior Constable James Culhane, and Constable James Alexander Graham. Sub-Inspector Spratling prosecuted, Detective Sergeant Armstrong assisting. Accused was defended by Mr. E. F. S. England. In outlining the case Sub-Inspector Spratling detailed the happenings from the time accused was seen in the Prince of Wales Hotel, up to the time the shooting took place. James Culhane, senior constable, sworn, said “that on…

ON Friday last in the school grounds the pupils were entertained to a lecture by Mr. Chas. Long, M.A. on “The Early Discoveries in Port Phillip Bay”. A large number of parents and friends accepted Mr. Jenning’s invitation, amongst whom were included the following old pioneers, Messrs. Tom. McComb (oldest resident), Joseph McComb, David Kelly and Miss Carr; younger residents noticed were Mr. and Mrs. Evans, jnr., Mr., Mrs. and Miss Jennings, Mesdame’s, Amor, Legge, Bradbury and Stanton and Messrs. Evans, senr., and Lind (ex-president of the A.N.A.) Mr. Jennings, in introducing Mr. Long, said that he was very pleased…

EARLY on Sunday morning last while putting a prisoner into the cell at the watch-house, on a charge of drunkenness, Senior–Constable Culhane and Constable Graham were wounded, the result of revolver shots. From details to hand, it appears that the two officers mentioned had arrested a man named Hannah, a former policeman, lately stationed at Brighton, on a charge of drunkenness, and while locking him up a shot rang out. Constable Graham fell to the ground. Senior-Constable Culhane, who was turning out the light, rushed to the assistance of his fellow officer, when another shot was fired, striking the senior…

AT last Friday’s meeting of the shire council a letter was read from Mr. Hanson, chief inspector of secondary schools, in reply to one from the shire secretary, relating to a telephone message. Mr. Hanson said: “I telephoned, informing you that money for a new High School at Frankston was provided on the estimates, but I added that I had urged the Minister to reconsider the whole position of site. This the Minister had promised to do, and a visit to Frankston would be arranged later.” Mr. Hanson continued: I might add that my own personal view is entirely opposed…

MISS Lecky, lady clerk at Mr. D. Gellately’s Agency, Chelsea, was unlucky enough to lose a bag containing her week’s wages and a few shillings over, on Saturday last. She was setting out from the office for Henley at the time. She discovered her loss before reaching the station. The bag contained, in addition to the cash, a few visiting cards with the young lady’s name and address thereon. Whoever found it will surely return it, on hearing that it is the young lady’s week’s wages, which is certainly a severe loss. Whoever retains it is a poor sport indeed.…

A huge blaze has destroyed a restaurant in Main Street, Mornington. Fire took hold of the newly-opened Colt restaurant at 9a Main Street, resulting in the evacuation of surrounding buildings. Flames billowed from the structure and a thick layer of smoke covered the beach end of Main Street. Fire units responded from Frankston and nearby brigades with brigades as far as Dandenong paged over the blaze. It is believed eight or nine fire units fought the blaze. Colt restaurant has been many years in the planning and only began taking bookings about three weeks ago. The restaurant was a return…

INTRODUCED by Mr. A. Downward, M.L.A., a deputation from Red Hill district waited on the Minister for Railways last Wednesday and requested that the line whi­­ch now ends at Red Hill should be extended to Daldry’s Corner, a distance of five miles, and subsequently on to Boneo. The speakers included Cr. M. B. Wettenhall, Messrs. T. Barley, W. Roberts, T. Swift, R. G. Barrett, W. M. True and R. Keys. They informed the Minister that when the former Minister (Mr. S. Barnes) opened the line to Red Hill he stated it was not intended that Red Hill should be the…

THE continuous rainfall during the past week caused all the waterways to become swollen, and everywhere water was swirling along with an almost irresistible force. Boggy creek, draining as it does, an extensive watershed spread over its surroundings, and with its large volume of impetuous waters, tore out a great gap in the main road, stretching from Frankston to Cranbourne. At this point the road is raised to a high bank and the culvert being unable to carry away the oncoming, flood waters a great body of it accumulated, and by its superior force, crumpled up the high road bank…

A SERIOUS accident occurred Wednesday last, on the Hastings Road, Frankston, when Mrs. Roslyn Parris, of Baxter was driving her horse and gig into the market, was proceeding along the road, about 12.45pm, when a motor lorry laden with roofing tiles crashed into the rear of her gig, smashing it and the harness to pieces, throwing the lady heavily to the ground, rendering her unconscious. Mrs. Parris was attended by Dr. Johnston who was summoned to the scene of the accident, and removed to Nurse Campbell’s private hospital “St. Pancras”, where she was admitted suffering from severe shock and bruises,…

AT last Monday night’s meeting of the Carrum Borough Council the Royal Life-Saving Society brought under notice the following resolution which was unanimously agreed to at the first annual conference of the Royal Life-Saving Society relative to new style of bathing costumes. Cr. Beardsworth moved no action be taken, and said his motion was recently supported by the Chelsea Life Saving and Swimming Club, the Carrum Foreshore Trust, and also at a function of the council. He saw no objection to the two-piece Canadian costume as provided in the regulations. He was sorry to see adverse remarks regarding the Mayor…

ON Monday afternoon at 2pm a wood-cutter, named William Singleton, aged 43, single, who was felling trees for Mr. Holland, at Flinders, met with a fearful accident. At 7pm Mr. Holland became alarmed at the non-appearance of Singleton. He went in search and found the missing man pinned beneath a fallen tree. Jacks were necessary to release him, and after five hours of agony and inability to move, Mr. Holland conveyed the man in his own car to Dr. Maxwell’s surgery at Frankston. Dr. Maxwell found the injuries to be of so severe a nature that he ordered his immediate…

VERY great sympathy was expressed with Cr. F. H. Wells and Mrs Wells when it was heard that their second eldest son, W. Wells, had been the victim of what appears to have been a cowardly assault on Saturday night last. It appears that the lad was returning home from the picture show when he was attacked and rendered unconscious. He was conveyed to his home by friends and Dr. Maxwell was speedily in attendance. The lad, who is 18 years of age, did not regain consciousness for several hours. His condition, although somewhat improved, is still serious. It is…

THE shire secretary, Mr. John E. Jones yesterday received application from the secretary of the Amateur Sports Club, Melbourne, asking permission to use the Frankston park for the commencement of the Olympic Marathon test race on Saturday, 29th September. The application was granted. This race from Frankston to Melbourne will commence at 1 o’clock, and is really a test to select a representative for Australia at the Paris games next year. The shire president, councillors and leading members of Frankston sports clubs will assist on the day, and as competitors will be present from all the States considerable public interest…

POLICE are calling for witnesses to a fatal collision in Bittern on Friday night (8 September) after a pedestrian was struck by a car on Frankston-Flinders Road, about 8.20pm. Emergency crews were quickly on scene, but sadly the male pedestrian could not be revived. The deceased is yet to be formally identified. The female driver of the car stopped at the scene and is currently assisting police with enquiries. The circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers…