100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Hackney carriage licence renewals due Compiled by Cameron McCullough OWNERS of hackney carriages are reminded that they must renew their licences forthwith for the year ending 30th September 1918. *** A GRAND ball and supper will be held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Friday evening next, in aid of the local Roman Catholic Church. No effort is being spared by the committee to make this function a success, in the way of having excellent music and a perfect floor, and a first class evening’s amusement is guaranteed at a small cost. *** THE Majestic Picture Co. gave another of their popular picture entertainments on Wednesday evening in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall, when a number of miscellaneous pictures was screened, winding up with the “Gilded Spider”. On Wednesday next “The Silent Battle” depicting a hard struggle with a besetting sin, taken amongst the giant timbers of California, with Warren Kerrington as the man, will be shown on the screen. *** MR J. Peebles announces in our advertising columns that he has commenced business as a dairyman and produce merchant in Frankston. He has securcd the premises lately occupied by Mr Cook, adjoining the Bay View Hotel, and has had them thoroughly renovated inside and out. In order to cope with the fly nuisance in the summer time, all meats will be stored in fly proof safes, and he intends to keep a good stock of produce of all kinds, dressed and cooked
fowls, eggs, butter, cheese, etc. He is also prepared to supply fresh milk twice daily. *** GENERAL dissatisfaction is being expressed in Somerville at the action of the Postal authorities, in doing away with the 7.33am mail to Melbourne thereby making it impossible to get anything from the city on the day of ordering. The general feeling seems to be that this is a short-sighted policy and instead of putting the town ahead it will be the means of retarding its progress considerably. Representations should at once be made to the Postmaster General pointing out that the small amount of saving made is altogether inadequate to the inconvenience and loss experienced by the tradespeople at Somerville. *** FRANKSTON Court of Petty Sessions. Monday 8th Oct 1917. (Before Messrs Cohen, P.M., Williams, Oates, Grant, McLean and Borroughs J’s P. Constable Ryan charged a weekender with behaving in an offensive manner at the Frankston Railway Station on the previous Sunday. Evidence was adduced that the defendant, when asked for his ticket by a porter at the station he used insulting words and otherwise misconducted himself. The defendant pleaded that he had been the worse for drink and did not know what he was doing, and expressed sorrow for the occurrence. The bench decided to deal leniently with the accused, and after administering a severe rebuke made a fine of 10s
which was paid. Jesse Steele was charge by the police with being in unlawful possesion of a stump jack. From the evidence brought out it appears the jack in question was claimed by J. Murray, of Langwarrin, who lost it in 1914. Steele was in the habit of borrowing the implement. On the 24th of May 1914 it was lying on the road where he had been working with it, and two days afterwards it was gone. Defendant used to pass along the road where the jack was lying while going to and from his work. On the 1st of August last the complainant, in company with Const. Ryan, went to Lloyd’s place and saw the jack there on a private road near by and identified it as his property. Had never given or sold it to anyone. He had a conversation with defendant on 2nd August, said he had gone to Trafalgar to see his father, who while there, gave him the jack, but if he (Murray) thought it was his property he had better take it. Defendant and his son swore that the jack was the former’s property but the Bench decided that the weight of evidence was in favor of complainant and made an order for £5 1s with costs. The defendant gave notice of appeal. Monday 15th October 1917. Before Messrs Sherlock and Oates J’sP. Const. Ryan v A Ryan. Failing to cause Laurence Ryan to attend school required number of days - Fine 2s 6d. M. Parker for two similar offences was fined 2s 6d in each case. W A. Towler, auctioneer, applied for
an order to eject his tenant, T. Reeves, from premises known as The Grange, at Frankston. Mr Fitchett appeared for complainant and defendant was represented by Mr Cook. Richard Taylor, a clerk employed by complainant, gave evidence that he served the notice of proceedings on Mrs Reeves and read the notice to her. Mr Cook raised the technical objection that Taylor had not explained the meaning of the notice as required by the Act and asked for a dismissal on this ground. Mr Fitchett contended that the notice, on being read, explained itself. After lengthy argument by counsel, the Bench upheld the technical point raised by Mr Cook and dismissed the application. *** ECHOES from the Front. WHERE ARE THE BOYS WE KNOW We have received the following letter for publication, from Private A. Hague, AAMC Details, 67th Battalion, A I.F.Dear Sir,—I am just writing a few lines to let you all know how I am getting on, as I hear they have been asking lately. Well so far I have kept in the best of health and hope to continue so. I also trust the residents of Frankston are keeping in the best of health. I have only met a few of the boys while in Egypt, they were W. Clements. Sgt. Kerr and one of the post office boys. I had a very enjoyable time in Egypt. At first there was plenty of hard work to do, but later it eased off and we were able to have a fair time
in travelling to different places round about Cairo, and seeing things of great interest. I was unable to get to Anzac and so far have been unable to go to France through being under age. I am now with a Battalion, but still there is doubt as to whether I will be going out there with them, for I am still under age for a few months yet. I then expect to get there. Since I have been in England I have again met Bill Clements and also Les. Gunther. Both are looking well and playing in bands. I was then stationed at Buford Military Hospital, but have at last been able to get a change and more interesting work. I have been stationed in England for the last twelve months and have been on leave several times. Once to Manchester, where I landed through getting in the wrong train when I should have gone to Sheffield, but for all that I had a good time visiting the Munition Works and being taken to a Garden Fete at Theatre Park and when on leave to London I visited the British Museum Art Gallery and Buckingham Palace. They are very interesting to see. I was one of the thousands the King reviewed a few months back, on Salisbury Plain. Well Sir, I think I have told you all the news as near as possible in brief, so I now close, trusting the Frankston friends are all well. I remain, One of the Frankston Boys. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 20 October 1917
Join the Car Ferry Conversation Frequently Asked Questions
The community and industry engagement for the Stony Point to Cowes Vehicle Ferry is underway, and to date more than 1,000 residents and businesses have joined the conversation through the surveys, social media, workshop and small group meetings. Through the conversation, a few questions have been raised. Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why do we need another study for a Vehicle Ferry? A. Regional Development Victoria, Bass Coast Shire and the Mornington Peninsula Shire have commissioned an independent review of the feasibility of the vehicle ferry due to increasing visitor numbers, the opportunity to create a world-famous touring route, pressures on emergency response to crisis events, the potential for employment and education opportunities and the potential for a vehicle ferry to be a vital link in the public transport network. Some interesting findings to date: • 46,000 visitor trips by the touring market to regional Victoria exclude the Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island, worth an estimated $7-8M in additional visitor expenditure per annum.
Q. How will the environmental impacts be addressed? The business case will identify primary environmental risks and impacts of different options and define the environmental monitoring requirements. Impacts to be considered will include: wake-wash, air, noise, water and visual pollution, traffic congestion and parking, sand movement, and dredging (if required). • It is expected an extended period of environmental monitoring (up to 2 years) will follow the business case. • If the project progresses, all standard development application and environmental management requirements will apply, including EIA, Parks Victoria and Coastal Management requirements.
Q. What would the vehicle ferry service mean for community lifestyle and traffic congestion? Both Cowes and Stony Point already experience traffic congestion in peak times, and French Island does not have sufficient road infrastructure to cater for increased traffic. The Business Case will use current data and existing traffic studies to project the impact of the ‘base case’ ferry on traffic volumes and parking. • The previous studies have identified the need for between 15-30 additional car spaces to cater for the additional vehicle numbers.
Q. How many vehicles will come off the ferry and how often? The Business Case is being developed with a ‘base case’ of a 30-40 car ferry, operating 10 ferry services per day, with 5 arriving at Phillip Island and 5 arriving at Stony Point (French Island yet to be confirmed). • Comparable services operate at 38% of capacity. This would equate to an average of 18 vehicles per trip. • The ferry terminal primary investigation sites are: ◦ Stony Point is immediately adjacent to the existing jetty. ◦ Cowes is between Mussel Rocks and the Caravan Park. ◦ Tankerton (French Island) is also being examined through this study.
Mornington Peninsula Stony Point
French Island
If you have other questions or want to be involved in the conversation go to: mornpen.vic.gov.au/stonypointcarferry or contact the Consulting Project Team via Mark Olsen, EarthCheck: 0418 773 806 mark.olsen@earthcheck.org
Sandy Point
Cowes
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