Compiled by Cameron McCullough
“I was pooled into it,” said Percy Jackson to Senior-Constable W. R. Elliott, when stopped in Bay street, Frankston, at 5.30 of the afternoon of Good Friday last, when travelling in his car at a rate estimated by the Constable at 40 miles an hour, and by Jackson at 37 miles.
The Senior-Constable told the Bench, over which Mr. W. G. Smith, P.M., presided, that Jackson was driving furiously along the Point Nepean road, between Mornington and Frankston.
He pulled up at the Prince of Wales Hotel, where the Constable accosted him, and accused him of driving in a manner dangerous to the public.
Jackson said he had left Portsea at 4.25 p.m., and had stopped at Mornington and Tanti Hotels for a drink. He had been challenged to a race by another driver. But, apparently, the driver had “pooled” him, as he had not seen him since the challenge.
The passenger in the car was a Mr. Jones, of the R.A.G.A., Point Nepean.
Mr. W. G. Smith, P.M.: Was Jackson sober?
Senior-Constable Elliott: Yes, he was; but his passenger was not.
Jackson said he had been driving seven years, and there had never been a conviction against him.
There was a lengthy consultation on the Bench, then Mr. Smith said: “You are looking for trouble when you speed along crowded roads on holidays or any other day. You must see what is happening almost every day in the way of accidents through reckless driving. You happen to be particularly fortunate; the Bench, by a majority, is in favour of fining you £5.”
Fell Eighteen Feet
Whilst Mr. Charles Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wells, senr., of Cranbourne road, Frankston, and brother of Cr. Frank Wells, was helping to shift a signboard on Friday last, he fell a distance of 18 feet, broke three ribs and sustained severe injuries to his face.
He is now an inmate of a private hospital at Mornington, and is progressing favourably.
A Narrow Escape
On Sunday last while having a stroll in his garden, Mr. H. Prosser, of Cranbourne road, Frankston, had a narrow escape.
A bullet, fired by some person, passed through his coat under his arm, without touching any part of the body.
Personal
We are pleased to report that Mrs. Jacobs, who recently met with an accident in her home, and sustained broken ribs, is now about again.
Mrs. Marshall, who, in conjunction with her husband, manages an up-to-date drapery business in Bay street, Frankston, has just returned from a holiday spent in Daylesford.
The son of Mr. Charlie Wells, aged 9, who has been suffering with pleurisy for about a month, is showing some improvement and is under the care of a trained nurse at his home in Cranbourne road.
Mr. E. J. Finn, who has been attached to the railway staff at Frankston for the past twelve months, has been transferred to Hampton as booking clerk. Mr. G. R. Coad, of Essendon, is filling the vacancy. The public will regret Mr. Finn’s departure, as he was found to be a courteous officer whilst stationed here.
Mrs. Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Bray, of Frankston, who has been recuperating here after a severe illness, is once again, we are sorry to relate, laid aside with an attack of tonsilitis. We wish her a speedy recovery.
We regret to report there is very little improvement in the health of Miss McKenzie, “Beachleigh,” Frankston, who is an inmate of St. Paneras Private Hospital. We trust there will be a decided improvement in the next few days.
Members of the Frankston High School Welfare League are being tendered a social evening by the president (Mrs. J. Bradbury) at “The Fernery,” on Monday evening next, May 4, at 8 p.m.
Mr. W. Stack, who has a fine home on Melbourne road, Frankston, met with a painful accident during the week. Whilst working in his garage, situated on the property, Mr. Stack fell from the roof and sustained a broken rib and other injuries, which necessitated him being laid up for several days. Dr. Maxwell has been in attendance, and under his able treatment, Mr. Stack is progressing favourably.
Mr. M. L. Lalor, the popular S.M. at Frankston, has been promoted and transferred to Dandenong as traffic inspector. We are pleased to know that, in having to leave the Frankston district, Mr. Lalor has gained promotion. This zealous and conscientious officer has always shown untiring attention to the public wants for the past two years while stationed in Frankston. He was also an honorary member of the Frankston Progress Association, and was ever ready to give information in connection with local railway matters.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Lalor made many friends in Frankston and district, and their departure will be regretted. We join in wishing them every success in their new sphere.
Owing to continued ill-health, Mr. A. B. Morris, butcher, of Playne street, Frankston, has been compelled to relinquish his business, which has been purchased by Mr. J. R. Sawyer, of Mornington.
The new proprietor notifies in another column that he will take control on Thursday, 7th inst., and as he intends dealing on a cash basis, big reductions in prices are offered..
Prospective Ford Owners
Messrs. Taylor & Ritchie, the well known Ford dealers, by special announcement in another column invite prospective Ford car owners and others to attend a service lecture at their garage, Frankston, on Thursday, May 14, at 7.30 p.m.
A Ford expert will be in attendance and his address will not only assist Ford car owners in the care of their cars, trucks or tractors, but will give valuable hints regarding any make of car.
Facts will also be given regarding the most wonderful commercial and manufacturing organisation in the world – Henry Ford.
At the conclusion of the lecture light refreshments will be provided.
The balance-sheet of the Baxter Hall for the past year, shows a total income of £124, of which £47 represents net profit on the series of dances organised by the committee; donations, £21, and rent of hall, £25.
The generous support given by the public of this and surrounding districts has enabled the committee to pay £50 off the hall debt, besides spending £25 on improvements and seating accommodation.
It was decided to donate a small honorarium of £5/5/- to the secretary (Mr. H. Lee) in recognition of his work for the past year.
It is expected that after next Saturday night’s dance the committee will be in a position to further reduce the debt; the special attraction for that night being the re-appearance of the amateur string band, whose last appearance was so successful that it is doubtful whether the hall will hold all those who intend coming.
A mean man went to a well-known artist and asked the latter if he would paint his portrait for ten pounds cash down!
The artist complied with the request, but when the portrait was finished nothing was visible save the back of the sitter’s head.
“What does this mean?” said the man, indignantly.
“Well, replied the artist, “I Thought that a man who paid so little wouldn’t care to show his face.”
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 1 May 1925
