Compiled by Cameron McCullough
ON Saturday the Somerville Tennis Club was entertained by the members of the Naval Base tennis team. For some time this trip had been awaited with interest by our tennis enthusiasts, twenty-five of whom were able to avail themselves of a day’s enjoyment among the Navy players.
The weather was all that could be desired, and the motor trip of thirteen miles proved a most interesting journey.
On either side of the road the blushing Jonathans on the trees spoke of a bounteous ingathering, while the undulating country, with the beautiful Westernport Bay, forming a background, made a delightful panorama.
Arriving at the Base courts, the visitors found everything set for their comfort and pleasure. Afternoon tea was a feature of the proceedings, and all paid strict attention to it.
The games of tennis also proved most enjoyable. Whilst not engaged on the courts it was interesting to note what other members of the Navy were doing around us.
At a little distance, a group of men seemed bent on the bursting of a football as it bounced past, by bumping it with their heads. These, we were told, were Soccer players.
A little further afield, another company was engaged at throwing heavy weights. Beyond those “King Willow” was holding sway, and the flannels proclaim that Collins and Co. are not the only cricketers in Australia.
Now, a solitary figure, clad in gaudy colors, intercepted our view and dashed away at high speed out of sight. In five minutes he again passed before us. Here we had a long distance runner training for some big event.
He had scarcely disappeared when a sailor in full uniform, astride a likely looking horse, gallops by, preparing for some equestrian stunts.
In such ways the lads in the Navy blue keep themselves fit for the more serious side of their life.
High school life saving class.
The first examination for the season was conducted last Wednesday by Mr. Robbie, an examiner of the Royal Life Saving Society.
The girls who presented themselves were successful, obtaining 60 points out of 60 possible points. Hilda Wilexo obtained the Teacher’s Certificate and the Honorary Instructor’s Certificate.
Bronze Medallions were won by Bessie Rogerson, Jean Wykes and Beattie Lewis, and Proficiency and Elementary Certificates by Norah Groce, Bessie Rogerson, Mary Wilcox, Joyce Bradbury, Marcia Bradbury, Gwen Davies, Muriel Evans, and Brenda Wain.
Returned soldiers’ working bee.
During last weekend, the returned soldiers of Frankston, under the supervision of Lt.-Colonel Lazarus, and with the permission of the Shire Council, formed a working bee and effected several improvements around the Soldiers’ Memorial at the foot of Bay street.
The president of the local branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. (Cr. J. L. Pratt) informed us this morning that another working bee will continue the good work next Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning as previously arranged.
Repairing the Frankston Pier. Proposed £30,000 Breakwater.
A deputation waited on the Department of Ports and Harbours, in regard to the re-construction of the Frankston Pier.
In this connection it, is pleasing to record that a favourable reply was given, also it was stated plans would be submitted for a breakwater at Frankston to cost £30,000, of which amount £10,000 would require to be supplied by Frankston.
Possibly, the deputationists will have something pungent to say on the matter at the April meeting of the Council.
Ranelagh. New country club near Frankston.
Ranelagh, the new country club which is being formed near Frankston, promises to be all that it was intended to be.
The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) and many leading professional men, squatters, and well-known citizens have secured blocks in the vicinity.
Ranelagh is just an hour’s run from Melbourne, and is the pick of Frankston. Wherever you look there is a wonderful view. There will be tennis courts, bowling greens, croquet lawns, and a cricket oval.
The golf links are now beginning to show results from the efforts of Mr. Dick Banks, who has charge of this department. Many people are already making plans to build on their blocks.
Miss Donnelland, of the Lorne Hotel, is taking over the cafeteria, and is proceeding to England to choose furnishings. The guest house will have 30 bedrooms and every modern comfort.
Record makers. A noted family.
To have won over two thousand prizes at various shows in the Peninsula, and also some at the Royal Show, Melbourne, for skill in artistic needlework is a distinction of which any woman might be proud.
Such a record has been gained by Mrs. J. Lloyd during her residence at Langwarrin and most of her exhibits were fancy needlework and are a tribute to her perseverance and artistic skill.
At one time she was a successful exhibitor of roses, but at present she confines her exhibits to fancy needlework, of which she has proved herself competent to compete with the best from wherever it may come.
Her many successes at the Melbourne shows demonstrated this.
What the total money value of these prize awards amount to, I can only surmise, as they range from a small value of 7/6 up to five guineas. Assuming an average value of 7/6 each on two thousand awards, then £750 has been won. Not a bad record for a housewife to earn in spare time between household duties.
The daughter, Miss Pansy Lloyd, is also a successful exhibitor, and has gained quite a number of prizes for her needlework.
Personal.
Cr. F. H. Wells is at present away on an eight days’ motor trip. Last Monday he left for Bendigo and later expects to visit Ballarat.
Mrs. C. Tait, of Frankston, who underwent an operation in Melbourne recently, has returned to her home, “Inverkeithing”, Playne street.
Mr. F. Daley, the late and esteemed honorary secretary of the East Frankston Progress Association, accompanied by his wife, left here yesterday en-route for the Harbor City.
For a time it is Mr. Daley’s intention to make Sydney his headquarters.
Mrs. Culhane, wife of Senior-Constable Culhane, erstwhile a most popular and zealous officer of Frankston, paid a visit here yesterday, and renewed several old friendships.
We are pleased to state that Senior constable Culhane is enjoying the best of health at North Melbourne, where he is stationed.
Hastings Court Of Petty Sessions. Prosecution under the Dairy Supervision Act.
At the above Court, recently, William Barger, of Shoreham, was prosecuted for selling cream without first having applied for a licence.
Mr. Walter Beckwith, of the Department of Agriculture, was the informant.
Mr. Johnson, Government Dairy Supervisor, adduced evidence of having, during the last two years, made periodical visits to Barger’s dairy farm, and stated that on his recommendation a licence had, previously, been refused.
The offence, said witness, constituted the second lapse.
The Bench imposed a fine of £5, with costs amounting to 19/-.
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 11 & 13 Mar 1925
