Cr Oates said he noticed in the “Standard” that his action to prevent the Football Association charging 1s instead of 6d and 1d tax to football matches had been resented in some quarters. The Association, without notice, had increased the charge, and quite a lot of people resented their action, and although he had taken steps to have it blocked in the match between Frankston and Somerville, he had not been successful. He considered 6d a sufficient charge, and he moved the Association be informed that the maximum charge allowed would be 6d and 1d tax in forthcoming matches held…
Author: Cameron McCullough
THE aeroplane used to advertise the Peace Loan arrived in Frankston on Monday afternoon shortly after 3 o’clock. It was advertised to make its appearance in the forenoon, and a good deal of disappointment and inconvenience was occasioned the public, who had assembled at the Old Racecourse paddock at 11 a.m. in anticipation of its arrival at that hour. Nothing was known of the altered arrangements till Crs Oates and Mason motored to the rendezvous and announced that a message had just come through to the effect that the programme had been altered. Probably a reasonable explanation could be given…
Peninsula residents have been called on for assistance to help locate missing woman Glyberia Skalistis after her car was located in Mornington. The 70-year-old Mount Waverley woman was last seen in Stocks Road, Mount Waverley about 11am on Thursday 29 August. Police and family are concerned for her welfare due to her age and the length of time she has been missing. Glyberia’s car, a gold Mercedes ML280 wagon, was located at the Schnapper Point car park, Mornington. Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen Glyberia as she travelled from Mount Waverley to Mornington, or in the Mornington…
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of a child in Langwarrin on 2 September. Emergency services were called to an address in Potts Road about 4.10pm after reports that a child was injured. Crews worked on a 2-year-old boy but he could not be revived. A 32-year-old Langwarrin man has been charged with one count of murder. The man will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ court today (4 September). A 34-year-old woman arrested at the scene has been released without charge and is not believed to have been involved in the incident.
Police have arrested a man and a woman following the death of a child in Langwarrin this afternoon. Emergency services were called to an address in Potts Road about 4.10pm after reports that a child was injured. Crews worked on an 18-month-old boy but he could not be revived. Police arrested the pair at the scene and they are currently assisting with inquires. Homicide Squad detectives have been notified and are en route. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
AT Thursday’s Council meeting a letter was read from the managing director of the Frankston and District Gas and Electric Supply Co., asking for an extension of time in connection with the electric lighting of the street lamps, and proposing a “round table” conference. The proposal met with little sympathy. The feeling was that the Company had received every consideration. Cr Mason was particularly emphatic on the point that something definite must be done to procure an improved service and to keep the Company strictly to its agreement. It was decided to hold a special meeting of the Council on…
JUST over the white cliffs of Dover, on the landward side, is a picture of an aeroplane cut in the centre of a green meadow. It marks as a remembrance the spot where Mr. Rolls landed when he made the first flight across the English Channel from Calais to Dover. That flight was made barely ten years ago, and when it was made all the world wondered. It is but 22 miles as the crow flies between Calais and Dover, and Mr. Rolls’ flight was made under carefully selected and favourable weather conditions. Shortly after his successful flight across a…
Police will prepare a report for the coroner after a person was located deceased following a fire in Mornington this morning. Emergency services responded to the Carramar Street blaze about 12am. The fire spread to a neighbouring residence and caused damage to the garage. The occupants from second home were safely evacuated. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be established and the investigation remains ongoing.
ANOTHER Welcome Home, to five returned soldiers, took place at Mt. Eliza on Monday evening last the guests being – Major Geoff. Grice, M.C. and O.B.E., Capt. Hugh Davey, Lieut Claude Grice, Serg. J. Henley and Pte. F. Mitchell. The hall, which was tastefully decorated by Miss Poultney with Cootamundra wattle blossom, and many flags, looked at its best. Cr. Flannigan, (president of the Mornington Shire) acted as chairman, and carried out his duties in his usual, capable manner. The hall was filled to overflowing, also a large marquee in front of the door kindly lent by Mr Jas. Grice.…
SOMERVILLE extends congratulations to yet another returned soldier – Sgt A. Meldrum, who arrived by the Oxfordshire this week. Sgt Meldrum has been attached to the 8th Light Horse, and has been with them from the first, seeing service in Gallipoli, Egypt and Palestine. *** THE Westernport Progress Association moved in the matter of the reserved carriages of the 5.30pm Flinders Street, being rushed by passengers between Caulfield and Carrum to the discomfit of those beyond Baxter, for whom they were reserved. The result being that there is a lot of growling by those deposed and discomfit for those compelled…
MR S. Lawrey took suddenly ill last Saturday. He was hurried to the Melbourne Hospital where an operation was performed and the patient is now progressing favorably. *** Frankston residents were delighted to welcome home this week Privates Cyril Twining, and Eddie Barton. Both soldiers had several years active service. *** Cr C. M Griffeths was not present at Thursday’s Council meeting. He is still ill suffering from gastric influenza. *** Mr W. J. F. Boake, L.D.S., B.D.Sc., dental surgeon, notifies in another column that he will visit Frankston every Wednesday, and may be consulted at Messrs Brody and Mason’s…
AS a result of a fire which swept through his property on February 15th, Wiliam Pike, orchardist, of Tyabb, claimed £488 from Thomas Unthank, orchardist, Tyabb, in the County Court, before Judge Wasley and special jury, on July 21st, on the ground that Unthank started the fire without taking sufficient precautions to prevent it spreading. After a short retirement, the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, with £145 damages and costs to be taxed. *** DONALD McDonald, writing to the “Australasian” says: The death of Mr P. L. C. O’Shannassey, of the Victorian police, is deeply regretted by all who…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Tyabb this afternoon. Investigators have been told a car was travelling along the Frankston-Flinders Road about 2.30pm when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car left the road and crashed into a tree. Emergency services attended the scene but were unable to save the driver of the car, believed to be a man in his 70s. There are currently traffic diversions in place. Anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
FOR weeks the universal cry in this district has been “How long O Lord how long” are we to suffer from the disadvantages of the atrocious and well-nigh impassable roads which are a distinct strain on ones religion. For miles, channels have been prepared for laying water-mains and these are now full of water and beginning to cave in. The resultant earth from the excavations is lying on main roads and the wheels of vehicles which are compelled to traverse these tracks (roads is a misnomer) resemble the wheels of a gun carriage. Apparently the whole work will have to…
THE stage was arranged at Seaford last Saturday night for a wordy warfare between Councillors Oates and Hoare. The subject of dispute was the pipe culvert in Station Street, across the much-abused Kananook Creek. Hostilities opened some weeks ago, when. Cr. Hoare took Cr. Oates to task through the columns of the “Standard.” Cr. Oates’ reply was a challenge to Cr. Hoare to meet him on the public platform at Seaford to debate the matter. Cr. Oates duly appeared at Seaford on the date arranged, and in the absence of Cr. Hoare, who had not advised him of his inability…
A PLEASING ceremony was performed at the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Saturday evening, when taking advantage of the R.S. League’s dance, the Anzac Appeal Committee had arranged for the proclaiming and crowning of Mr. Mark Brody, the successful candidate for the honour of being the ugliest man in the shire. The competition, which had caused much amusement, was instrumental in securing a substantial sum, the bulk of which was paid in support of Mr. Brody’s candidature. When the curtain rose for the crowning ceremony, Mr. Brody, who was the nominee of the Red Cross Stall, was disclosed seated on an…
WHEN this case was called on at the Frankston Court on Monday counsel immediately intimated that a settlement had been effected. Mr. Knight, P.M., and Messrs C. G. V. Williams, Jas. Grice, C. Grant and W. J. Oated, J’s.P., occupied the Bench. Mr McFarlane appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Utber and Mr Maxwell represented defendant. Mr McFarlane addressing the Bench said the parties had talked over the position and a settlement had been arranged to withdraw complaint subject to the approval of the Court. It was alleged that defendant had made a number of accusations against Olsen and his…
THERE was a splendid attendance at the Mechanics’ Institute, on Tuesday night when members and supporters of the Frankston Football Club assembled to discuss the position in relation to the regretable motor car accident whereby several Frankston players were more or less injured. The proceedings were animated and there appeared to be a general desire to adopt the best means of affording relief to the incapacitated. Mr E. J. Parker (president of the club) presided, and he struck the right note when he opened proceedings by calling for cheers in connection with the signing of Peace. All present responded lustily…
THE return journey from Dromana on Saturday last was fraught with disaster for members of the Frankston football team. Then about half a mile on the Dromana side of Balcombe’s Creek, the first car, driven by Mr. J. McEntee, of Seaford, was overtaken by Mr. M. Goulding’s’ car. At this spot the road takes a distinct turn, but Goulding evidently overlooked this fact, with the result that in trying to pass McEntee the cars collided. McEntee kept wonderful control of his car, and successfully brought it to a standstill in the drain, but with a suddenness that precipitated the occupants…
WE regret to record the death of Mr Michael Patrick Flanagan, which sad event took place in the Chelsea Hospital on Wednesday last. The cause of death was influenza and heart failure. Great sympathy is felt for the widow and six children who are left to mourn their loss. Deceased was 42 years of age, and had resided in Frankston for about eight years. The remains were interred in the Frankston cemetery on Thursday, the Rev. Father Norris performing the last sad rites. The mortuary arrangements were carried out by Mr Gamble. *** THE Wattle club held a dance in…
THE visit to our district of the Empire’s greatest naval hero Admiral Viscount Jellicoe naturally excited great interest locally and residents assembled in great numbers to bid him welcome. He arrived by special train at 10.50am on Wednesday last and was accompanied by members of his personal staff, including Commodore F. C. Dreyer and Lieutenant Colonel Robertson, of the Royal Air Force; the Acting Prime Minister (Mr Watt), the Acting Navy Minister (Mr Poynton), the Minister of Works and Railways (Mr Groom), Mr. J. R. Seattle, Director of Naval Works; Lieutenant–Colonel Goebel, in charge of the naval side of the…
EMPIRE Day was celebrated locally on Friday when the children were given a right royal time. For weeks they had been looking forward to this day as their elders each year make it an occasion for merry making and also a time to instill patriotic sentiments into the young minds. The Baxter school children joined with Somerville and together they marched to the Mechanics’ Hall where Empire Day speeches were delivered by Messrs C. Murray W. Carroll, G. Shepherd and S. Uren and patriotic songs were sung by the children. At the conclusion of the program the Union Jack was…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 34-year old Crib Point man Cody Graham. Cody was last seen at his address in Milne Street about 9.30pm on Tuesday 21 May. He made phone contact with family about 9.30am on 22 May but has not been heard from since. Police and family hold concerns for Cody as his disappearance is out of character. Police have released an image of him in the hope that someone may have information on his current whereabouts. Anyone who sees Cody or who has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Hastings…
Two Australian Defence Force Blackhawk helicopters touched down at Tyabb today, Wednesday 22 May. It was part of an ADF counter-terrorism training program being held around Melbourne and Hobart in mid-to-late May 2019. The helicopters landed at Peninsula Aero Club around 3pm, before taking off, flying a circuit, and landing a second time. At least one recreational plane had to perform a “fly around” while the runway was occupied by the military machines. The Australian Defence Force have released a statement saying that “training will be conducted during the day and night and involves responses to simulated terrorist scenarios at…
BY advertisement in another column, it will be seen that a Grammar School is to be established in Frankston. The Principal is Mr J. Austin, who will be assisted by Mrs Dial as preparatory mistress. The Headmaster will be at the school on Monday, 9th June. An examination for entrance for scholarships will be held in the schoolroom on 31st May, at 9.30 a.m., and results will appear in the “Standard” on the 7th June. The scholarships are open to boys and girls irrespective of age of locality. *** REPORTS of farewell functions to Major Conder have been held over…
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses after a marked police car was rammed in Frankston early this morning. Somerville Highway Patrol members were travelling east on Cranbourne Road when they checked the speed of a brown/bronze Land Rover Discovery travelling in the opposite direction just after 2am. The car continued travelling west before stopping at a red light at the intersection of Lee Street. The police vehicle, which had conducted a U turn and was following the car, pulled up several metres behind the car. As both vehicles waited at the intersection, the driver…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Dwayne Kelly. The 44 year-old is wanted on warrant for assault related matters. Kelly is described as Caucasian, 180cm, medium build, brown eyes, with short brown hair. He is known to frequent the Hastings and Crib Point areas. Investigators have released an image of Kelly in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts. Anyone who sights Kelly or knows of his location is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Penelope Deans. The 72-year-old is believed to have left a care facilitly on Towerhill Road, Frankston about 3.10pm this afternoon. Police and family members hold concerns for Penelope’s welfare due to her age and as she has dementia, and other health conditions, that require medication. She may appear disoriented due to her condition. A photo of Penelope has been released in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information on her whereabouts. She is described as about 152cm tall with a medium build and grey hair. Penelope was…
ON Sunday afternoon, May 4th a painful accident occurred at Tankerton to Miss A. Carmody, who is a visitor to the island, and staying with Mr. R. T. McGuigan, of “The Springs”, Fairhaven. She was stepping out of a vehicle, when, by some mischance, she slipped and fell backwards, dislocating the elbow. Aid was quickly brought to the young lady, and the elbow put back, which is on the right way to recovery again now. *** TO the funds of the Anzac Appeal the Frankston Progress Association at its last meeting donated £1 1s from its funds. Mr J. B.…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Frankston man Anthony John Papettas. The 44-year-old was last seen in Hastings Street Frankston about 4pm on 2 April. Police and family members hold concerns for Anthony’s welfare as he requires regular medication for a medical condition which he does not have with him. Anthony is approximately 175cm tall with a solid build, balding with short grey hair, a tanned complexion and brown eyes. He was unshaven when he was last seen. He was last seen wearing a blue jumper and black t-shirt. An image of Anthony has been released…