Compiled by Cameron McCullough
AFTER a residence of about five years in Frankston, as mechanic in charge of the telephone system on the Peninsula, Mr. R. E. Fairnie will take his departure on the 17th inst. for Ararat, to which district he has been transferred to take up a similar position to which he filled here.
During Mr. Fairnie’s stay in this district he has made himself very popular with those with whom he came in contact, and has taken a leading part in most of the amusements of the town and district.
He was secretary of the Frankston Football Club for two years and president of the Tennis Club for a similar period, and also took a leading part on the committee which was formed for the park improvement fund, filling the position of secretary to that body up to the present time.
We wish Mr. Fairnie every success in his new sphere of labor, and hope that when he visits us on his holidays he will see his cherished hope of making the oval in the park second to none in the State.
A VERY pleasant surprise party was held on Tuesday last, July 8, at the residence of. Mr. P. Montague, “The Bulb Farm,” Humphries Road, Frankston, when about fifty persons attended to do honor to Mr. Montague by celebrating his birthday.
Dancing, singing, and games were indulged in and enjoyed by all until near midnight, when a most delightful supper, which had been provided by the ladies, was partaken of.
After supper the merriment was continued until the small hours of the morning when the singing of “He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” brought a most enjoyable night to a close.
ON Tuesday last, while effecting repairs at the corner of Bay and Playne streets, Frankston, the manager of the local gas works (Mr. Friend) suddenly became overcome with the fumes and collapsed.
Dr. C. Maxwell was at once summoned and applied the necessary restoratives. We understand that Mr. Friend has now quite recovered, and has been able to resume duty again.
DURING the football match, which took place on Friday last at Carrum, between the Frankston and Carrum State school teams, it s alleged that some mean thief rifled the pocket of the Frankston team, and thus deprived the boys of their pocket money.
ARBOR Day was celebrated at Moorooduc on July 4, it being one of the finest days experienced at Moorooduc for some time.
Over twenty parents and friends attended at the school. After a speech from the popular schoolmaster, Mr. Scott, the ceremony of the planting was gone on with.
Mr. Lillywhite kindly instructed the children how to trim, prune, and plant the trees, each one being held by one of the elder children.
Races and sports were then conducted, over £2/5/- being distributed among the children; each child on the ground receiving a prize. The money for same was collected from parents.
The children and friends then sat down to a bountiful tea, which was much appreciated, full justice being done to the good things provided.
Three hearty cheers were given, and as the children left the ground they were handed a bag of lollies, which were presented by members of the school committee and school master.
Mr. Hinkins thanked the parents and friends on behalf of the school committee. The school-master also thanked them, as it was a big help to him, and showed they had the interest of the children at heart, and he hoped it was only one of many such gatherings.
THE want of an up-to-date watch maker and jeweller in Frankston has been a long-felt one, but in the much desired direction, Mr. C. G. Parnell, whose attractive advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue, is now meeting the demand of many, the watches of whom require the services of a professional in the art of repairing.
Mr. Parnell, erstwhile of Malvern, has had extensive experience in his calling, and for a period of six-and-a-half years was with the well-known manufacturing jeweller, of Melbourne, Mr. C. R. Foster.
His choice selection of jewellery at the Tasma Library, Bay street, invite inspection and find ready purchasers.
PERSONAL
Mr. George Bines, of the Cheltenham relieving staff, is at present on duty at the Seaford railway station, and is taking the place of Porter McNeil, who is away on his annual leave.
Mr. T. S. Gray, of the Frankston post office staff, is now away on annual leave, having gone to his home town in Camperdown. Mr. G. Batten is relieving Mr. Gray.
The many friends of Mr. A. B. Morris, of Playne street; Frankston, will be pleased to know that he has sufficiently recovered from the very serious operation which he underwent in Melbourne some time ago, to be able to return to his home. Though still very weak it is believed the operation will be a complete success.
FRANKSTON EAST PROGRESS
ASSOCIATION
The newly-formed Progress Association, is making rapid headway, several new members having promised to attend next Friday night, July 11, at Mr. Daley’s residence, where the meeting is to be held.
A special invitation to all residents of East Frankston is cordially extended, as it is hoped that on that night some information will be forthcoming about that much vexed question, Beach street east.
FOOTBALL
Hastings were at home to the Navy on Saturday last, and again suffered defeat at the hands of the visitors who proved too good a combination right throughout. Especially their rucks and their high-marking, in which the local boys could hardly hold their own, and as the Navy boys are a much taller and heavier team and being trained to the hour, it could hardly be expected for the home team to win, but they stuck manfully to their task, and though beaten rather easily were, by no means disgraced and they took their defeat in the true sportsmanlike spirit, as they were beaten by a better team.
The day being good for football a fair number were present to witness the match, but the football was not of the highest standard, as the ground was still in a shocking condition after the recent rains, and players found it very difficult to keep their feet owing to its bad state.
An unusual incident occurred in the first quarter of the match, and about 20 minutes of the quarter had gone, when it was discovered that the Naval Depot had 19 men in the field.
The field umpire at once stopped the game and lined both teams up, when such was proved to be the case.
As the Navy boys had scored two goals up to that time, the field umpire ordered their score to be taken off and to start off afresh, and, as it happened, it did not cause them much alarm, as they ran out easy winners.
The best players for the Navy were Guest, Griffith, McLeay, Marchant, Le Fevre, and others unknown to the writer; whilst for the losers the best were “Nipper” Floyd, who had his work cut out in the ruck; Andy Amendola (capt.), who played a great game, and who gets more than his share of the hard knocks; the Jack brothers, who are always consistent; Frank Mirabella, Donny Knox, W. Armstrong, G. Hayson, A. Hammond, ably assisted by R. Wiseman, E. Amendola, F. Smith, and the one hand boy, Jack Mirabella, who played a great game full back.
The field umpire, Primrose, carried out his duties to the satisfaction of all.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 9 & 11 Jul 1924
