IN a reply to Mr. Prendergast, leader, of the Opposition, Mr. MacPherson, State Treasurer, stated that he had been approached by representatives from a certain fruitgrowing district supporting over 2000 growers.
Their request was for monetary assistance to help them organise the sale of their produce.
He had made enquiries and found that out of the 2000 growers only 150 of these were willing to help themselves by joining and supporting the growers’ organisation.
The district was not the Peninsula, but growers in this part of the country could well take the lesson to heart.
There are three Associations –Somerville, Tyabb and Red Hill– but the membership of these far from includes all growers in the district.
Then, at the important fruit centre of Hastings there is no Association.
One prominent grower there was even heard to remark that he would not join the Association to help keep some fellows in good billets in town.
Perhaps the reference was to the secretary of the Central Association, who receives a princely salary of £100 per annum.
The Association, however, helps hammering away with every little concession is hard fought for and thoroughly appreciated by its members.
Enjoyed also by non-members and such communities as Hastings. Is it a fair thing that they should sit back while the faithful few do all the battling?
And with every grower a member of the organisation not only would the battling be reduced but the benefits to the industry and each grower would increase in leaps and bounds.
When the man who grows the apple ponders over the fact that he keeps alive half a dozen industries – case, spray material and implement manufacturers, commission agents, retailers–and considers that each and every one of these is thoroughly organised, even to the extent of having the power to crush out units who refuse to support them, surely, then, he will admit that it is time he did something to protect himself, and the only way he can do so is by identifying himself with his organisation and supporting it in every way possible.
And now, especially, in view of the campaign which in being undertaken by different departments of the Government and the efforts being put forward by those growers who are organised, should he consider it a bounden duty to link up and do his bit of pushing.
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THE fast electric train service to Frankston has given an impetus to the seaside resorts along this popular line, and among the most favored is the delightful district of Seaford, with its lovely sandy beach, shady ti tree walks, etc.
Mr. C. Hunter, the past President of the Seaford Progress Association having left the district, the whole of his properties, comprising 2 compact houses, 5 rooms each, bungalow, sleep-out, all in good order will be offered for sale.
Land, 50 x 139 each; also boat-house and boat, and 2 vacant lots in Mackenzie Street.
The boat is 14 ft., centreplate, carbon built, sails and all gear, is well known and a pleasure to own.
The boat-shed is 20 x .12 and in splendid condition.
The terms are easy and the properties are for positive sale.
A quantity of good, useful household furniture will also be sold.
Sale day, Saturday, November 11, at 3 o’clock.
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A QUIET but pretty wedding took place at the Methodist Church, Church Street, Richmond, on Saturday, October 28, when Miss T. L. Stott, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. T. Stott, of “Lucka,” Baxter, was married to Mr. C. W. Banfield (late A.I.F.), of Maryborough.
The bride who was given away by her brother, Mr. Val. Stott, wore a very dainty dress of grey crepe de chene, trimmed with henna, and hat to match.
Her bridesmaid, Miss V. Banfield, sister of the bridegroom, wore a dress of cream crepe de chene, with hat to match.
The bridegroom was supported by Mr. D. Anderson, as best man.
After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a wedding tea by Mrs. Anderson, aunt of the bridegroom.
Mr. and Mrs. Banfield left by motor for Ballarat, where they will reside.
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SEVERAL deserving cases for charity have recently been brought under notice in Frankston.
Although assistance has been forthcoming from individual sources no organised effort has been made to render adequate relief.
With the idea of giving a start to what may later develop into a more comprehensive effort, Mr. Ray Coxall is advertising a benefit dance to take place in the Frankston Hall on Thursday night, 16th inst.
Music will be supplied by the Tasma orchestra and a good night’s amusement is assured.
The proceeds will be handed to Mr. E. Barrett for distribution.
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THE Church of England Girls’ Club last Thursday night gave a very fair display of physical culture and gymnastics in the Hastings Hall.
Under the able training of Miss D. Young of Tyabb, the girls have made splendid progress since the last display given some twelve months ago.
During the evening Miss Young was presented with a handsome xylonite brush and comb and mirror.
Rev. Alfred Craig, the Vicar, made the presentation on behalf of the club.
Mr. Day, from Melbourne, gave a very clever series of conjuring tricks, thoroughly mystifying his audience and certainly amusing them.
The proceeds, which are most gratifying, are to help to endow, in the name of the club, a cot in the Austin Hospital.
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A START was made this week with the erection of the new Picture Theatre in Playne Street, Frankston.
A small army of workmen is employed taking out excavations for the foundations–a task rendered very difficult owing to the wet nature of the land.
The building which is to be constructed of brick, has already been described in the columns of “The Standard.”
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A SWEEPSTAKE will be shot off tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon by the members of the Frankston Gun Club on the grounds at Mr. O’Grady’s.
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STARTING from next Sunday night, the Methodist Church and the Church of England will commence their services at 7.30 instead, of 7 p.m. as hitherto.
The same applies to the Presbyterian service at Somerville.
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ARRANGEMENTS in connection with the formation of a Brass Band at Carrum are proceeding satisfactorily, and it is probable that next week will see the movement an accomplished fact.
At a meeting of those interested held on Wednesday evening last, a big Step forward was taken, and a preliminary practice arranged for.
All intending members are invited to communicate with Mr. E. Hawking, who is anxious to enrol volunteers without further loss of time.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 3 November 1922
First published in the Mornington News – 1 November 2022
