100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
12,000 Acres Supports 50,000 People Compiled by Cameron McCullough “TRAVELLER,” Frankston, shows what can be done under a system of intense culture: To the Editor. Sir, The visitor to Frankston indeed must be struck with the display of fine fruit, vegetables and other farm produce offered to the highest bidder as the market day comes round. There the frugal housekeeper without the middleman, may provide supplies to keep the family in clover until the next current cash falls due. The grower here has to be content with what he can get in the local market according to supply and demand. The Mornington Peninsula has a great future. Nature has done much for it, and left the rest to man. Yet it is strange how few settlers have made it their home. The bush, sea and mountain air makes it a delightful place of residence, and its proximity to Melbourne, with good train service, should place it within the ambit of the busy city man. Frankston has a very fine golf course and a round or two on the links once or twice a week should help to keep the doctor from the door of the erie. The bush and scrub land, properly cleared and tilled, should support a small colony of active yeomen, the mainstay of all prosperous communities. The old type of settler at the back of beyond the Dividing Range has made room for the modern man. He thrives on wheat, but it takes a small fortune to start a going concern
today. An island, 12 x 6 miles, in the English Channel turns over a yearly revenue of much more than £1,500,000 out of tomatoes and potatoes alone. The land under intense cultivation does not exceed 12,000 acres, yet it has a population of 50,000 souls and about 2000 farmers. *** TOMORROW night’s programme at the Frankston Pictures will include Mitchell Lewis and Fritzie Brunette in Holman Day’s story, “King Spruce,” and Ann Luther in “Neglected Wives.” The serial “Bride 13” will commence its screening on Wednesday, August 24th, when the supporting features will be Eileen Percy in “The Husband Hunter” and William Farnum in “Drag Harlan.” *** THE new villas erected at Somerville by Messrs Arthur Thornell and Bert Gomm are now completed, and are quite a credit to the builders and an ornament to the district. *** THE death of Miss Rose Hannah Gould, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. M. Gould, Nolan St, Frankston, took place at the Alfred Hospital on Sunday last. The funeral took place at Frankston on Tuesday, when the Rev. A. P. McFarlane officiated at the graveside. *** THE late Mr W. C. Bell, whose death occurred recently at Dunolly, was the father of Mr Chas. L. Bell, of Frankston. ***
CONSTABLE Robert Dyball, of the Frankston police, has been transferred to the Kiewa district. It is understood the transferrance signifies promotion. *** THE little son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Williams, of Hastings Road, Frankston, recently cut his leg with a slasher, and had to have 22 stitches inserted. *** MR and Mrs A. Samuels, who have taken over Seacombe House, Carrum, formerly resided at Esendon. They propose renovating Seacombe House throughout, and making it one of the finest tourist houses on the bayside. *** AT the last meeting of the Shire Council, Cr Griffeth stated that owing to the pressure of private business on his time he was not seeking re-election at the coming elections. He said that while in the council he had enjoyed himself thoroughly (Laughter) and although he had attacked one of the officials he had done so from a sense of public duty and had no personal feeling in the matter. He expressed good wishes to all the councillors and officers, and only hoped the quarry would yet prove the success some had said it would be. (Laughter). The Shire President, and Crs Oates and Murray expressed regret at Cr Griffeth’s retirement. *** HOLY Trinity Church, Hastings, was the scene of a very charming wedding
GALLERY TALK Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is gearing up to launch our Spring Festival of Drawing – featuring a series of exhibitions focussed on drawing including expansive wall drawings by eleven contemporary Australian artists and a two week school holiday program for kids and adults. For the first time at MPRG, the gallery walls will be completely transformed by artists Penny Evans, Emily Floyd, Tony Garifalakis, Julia Gorman, Yuria Okamura, Jason Phu, Kerrie Poliness, Cameron Robbins, Gemma Smith, Lisa Waup and Jahnne Pasco-White. One of the artists, Cameron Robbins, has created a solar powered drawing instrument which draws graphite directly onto the gallery’s foyer wall. Inspired by the lunar eclipse, this wall drawing will accumulate each day, forming thousands of consecutive lines. Also, part of part of MPRG’s Spring Festival of Drawing is a new project called Collection+, that pairs newly commissioned work by leading artists represented in the MPRG Collection alongside international artists. Collection+ features new work by trailblazing artist Jess Johnson with one of the pioneers of the pop art movement Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.
Visit the MPRG website later this month or sign up to the Gallery’s e-newsletter to find out more about our Spring Festival of Drawing school holiday program. We have a range of programs for all ages, including a geometric line drawing in chalk with Kerrie Poliness and printmaking workshop with Emily Floyd and much, much, more. In September, families will be able to pick up our free ‘MY MPRG’ kids activity booklet designed by Melbourne artist, designer, and illustrator Beci Orpin. This activity book, aimed at primary school aged children will support a fun and engaging experience at the gallery. From home, you can also check out kids’ creative activities on our website, listen to a podcast with an MPRG-exhibited artist, or do a linocut workshop with renowned printmaker David Frazer. We hope to see you back in the Gallery soon. MPRG Gallery Director Danny Lacy
mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington Ph 5950 1580
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on July 13th, when Leslie Samuel Jones (late 4th Light Horse), third son of Cr and Mrs C. A. Jones, of “Bernleigh”, Hastings, and Marion Brown, second daughter of Mr George and the late Mrs Brown, of Ryanston, were united in holy matrimony by the Rev. F. Watts. The bride looked very sweet in ivory crepe de chine and ninon, trimmed with tiny pearls, with Limerick lace veil, and carried a shower bouquet of white ericas, asparagus and stocks. The bridesmaid, Miss V. Brown, sister of bride, was attired in ivory crepe de chine and black ninon hat, carrying a shower bouqet of pale pink carnations. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr J. Brown, of Phillip Island. Mr Stanley Jones acted as groomsman. As Mr and Mrs Jones left the church, little Irene Granham (niece of bride) hung a white satin horse shoe on the bride’s arm. After the ceremony, the bridal party motored to the residence of the bridegroom’s parents, where about 40 guests were entertained. The bridal cake was made and donated by Mrs A. G. Cove, Malvern. The honeymoon was spent at Sassafras and Belgrave, the bride travelling in a navy twill costume, with hat to match. *** “THE Rose of Joy,” a cantata of special merit, will be produced, under Miss Gale’s direction, at the Mechanics’ Institute, Frankston, next Tuesday night. The proceeds are to benefit a
worthy object – the Methodist Church Honor Board. *** AT yesterday’s city pig market, the entries of Mr J. Bradbury, of Frankston, topped the market; one pen of 5 baconers realising £8 11s 6d and another lot £8 10s. *** LAST Friday evening, at Langwarrin, a farewell social was accorded ex-Cr Berry, who is leavins the district. There was a good attendance, and Mr William Cain, who presided, handed the guest a set of engraved pipes. Messrs J. Clarke and H. Gamble spoke in felicitious strain in endorsing Mr Cain’s remarks. *** FIRST Association Football The last of the home and home matches will be played tomorrow. Carrum and Somerville will meet at Somerville, and in the event of Somerville winning, the minor premiership will have to be decided on the percentages. Mornington goes to Dromana, who, with Naval Base, are definitely out of the finals, whilst the Base plays at Hastings. If Hastings lose – and it is difficult to see how they can be defeated – Hastings and Frankston will be still level in points, and the percentages will decide who is to have fourth place. Victory by Hastings, however, puts Frankston definitely out. *** From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 12 August 1921
FRANKSTON CITY ARTS GRANTS NOW OPEN TO INSPIRE CREATIVES FRANKSTON Arts Centre has enhanced its commitment to our arts community with artist grants now open to inspire, nurture and energise our creatives. North East Ward Cr Suzette Tayler said the Artist Project Grants – proudly supported by Frankston City Council – are now open to artists and creatives living, working or with strong connections to Frankston City. Cr Tayler said: “This is a brilliant opportunity to bring a creative project to life. If you have an innovative idea and the capacity to deliver upon your vision we’d love you to apply. “Frankston City Council has continued its commitment to support COVID 19 recovery initiatives as part of its $9.128 million Recovery Package and is proud to support local artists to create work that contributes to our vibrancy, culture and community,” Cr Tayler said. Up to $5,000 will be awarded to six local artists for Artist Project Grants and submissions close on Friday 27 August 2021. For more information, please visit thefac.com. au. Alison Tedesco, who received an Artist Program Grant of up to $4000 in 2020, said the recognition and acknowledgement had
provided a huge boost, adding: “It’s certainly been a wonderful blessing as an artist to be supported and encouraged by some amazing facilitators within Frankston City Council. “It has given me a clear direction in my practice, exposed me to invaluable contacts for further art projects and bolstered my passion to continue the journey as a practicing urban landscape artist living in Frankston,” Ms Tedesco said.