Mrs Robert’s son drowns at Dromana
ON Saturday last, the little six year old son of Mrs Roberts, of the Dromana Tea Rooms, was drowned at Dromana.
The little fellow was seen near the pier in the afternoon, and the body was found next morning 300 yards away.
His father was killed at the war.
MR Joseph Unthank’s reply to “Retribution” come to hand this morning too late for publication in today’s issue. Appears next issue.
MR Nankervis, stationmaster at Frankston, left this week for Sydney, where he will spend his annual holidays.
Mr Nugent is the relieving officer.
Mrs Robert’s son drowns at Dromana
ON Saturday last, the little six year old son of Mrs Roberts, of the Dromana Tea Rooms, was drowned at Dromana.
The little fellow was seen near the pier in the afternoon, and the body was found next morning 300 yards away.
His father was killed at the war.
MR Joseph Unthank’s reply to “Retribution” come to hand this morning too late for publication in today’s issue. Appears next issue.
MR Nankervis, stationmaster at Frankston, left this week for Sydney, where he will spend his annual holidays.
Mr Nugent is the relieving officer.
The Future of the Naval Base Discussed
REPLYING to a series of questions by Mr H. Gregory, M. P in the House of Representatives, the Minister of the Navy stated that the estimated expenditure on the Flinders Naval Base at Crib Point for the current financial year was £105,075.
This was made up of £87,486 under the Works and Railways Department and £17,589 for the Navy Department.
The expenditure for works included provision for sewerage, power station, coal elevators, water and fire services, hot water system and boiler house, laundry, drying rooms, residences, roads, footpaths and dredging.
The Navy Department provided for expenditure in connection with the manufacture and erection of power and auxiliary plant required for lighting purposes and for power for workshops used in training of naval ratings.
Assault and damages – Dairymen fight over customers
AT the Frankston Police Court on Monday last before Messrs C. G. V. Williams (chairman), C. Grant, and W. P. Mason, J’s.P a local resident named Edward Barber, dairyman, was charged by Frank Pickup, an employee of W. J. Oates, dairyman, with assault.
He also made a claim for damages in connection with the assault.
It was decided to hear both cases together.
Mr L. R. N. Utber (Hunt & Utber) appeared for complainant, and defendant was represented by Pavey, Wilson & Cohen’s representative.
Dr Charles Maxwell said he examined Pickup on December 26th and found him suffering from abrasions on the nose, which was much swollen, whilst he had a black eye.
Assault and damages – Dairymen fight over customers
AT the Frankston Police Court on Monday last before Messrs C. G. V. Williams (chairman), C. Grant, and W. P. Mason, J’s.P a local resident named Edward Barber, dairyman, was charged by Frank Pickup, an employee of W. J. Oates, dairyman, with assault.
He also made a claim for damages in connection with the assault.
It was decided to hear both cases together.
Mr L. R. N. Utber (Hunt & Utber) appeared for complainant, and defendant was represented by Pavey, Wilson & Cohen’s representative.
Dr Charles Maxwell said he examined Pickup on December 26th and found him suffering from abrasions on the nose, which was much swollen, whilst he had a black eye.