Category Archives: 100 Years Ago This Week

Electrification of the Frankston line in doubt

November 4, 2019
THE original intention of the authorities was to include the line to Frankston among the first railways to be electrified. That was before the commencement of the war. During the last five years the ...

Seaford school to be proceeded with immediately

October 29, 2019
A DEPUTATION, introduced by the Hon. A. Downward, waited on the Minister of Education on Wednesday last. The school committee was represented by Cr. Armstrong and Messrs Klauer, Moffatt and H. J. McC...

Councillor Oates injured in riding accident

October 21, 2019
ON Friday night 17th inst Councillor, W. J. Oates J.P. met with a serious riding accident, in which he sustained a fractured thigh. His condition for several days was serious, but under the care of D...

“Welcome home” to Langwarrin soldiers

October 14, 2019
LAST Saturday night there was a “bumper house” to give welcome to the Langwarrin soldier “boys” who recently returned from active service abroad. Seldom has holding capacity of the Recreation Hall be...

Peninsula premiership won by Frankston

October 1, 2019
THE grand final of the Peninsula Association was played on Saturday at Somerville, Frankston winning the premierships after a strenuous contest was manifested, and a large crowd assembled to witness ...

An old Hastings identity dies

September 23, 2019
IT is with deep regret that we announce the death of an old and respected pioneer, in the person of Mr. Joseph Haddock of Forest Lodge, Hastings at the age of 75 years. Deceased was a man of indomita...

Peace Bonds aeroplane belatedly arrives

September 10, 2019
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 disappoin...