Purdy and Kerr Funeral Home

Private Mackie left Australia about two years ago, and, except for a short spell in hospital with trench feet, has been with his battalion continuously. A widow and one child are left to mourn their loss, and to them we extend our heartfelt sympathy.***A FOOTBALL match between the Frankston and Hastings juniors was played at Hastings on Saturday last when the visitors were easily defeated, the scores being Hastings 63 points, Frankston 16 points.***IN response to a petition, Mr Chas. Grey of Frankston has decided to offer himself as a candidate for the North Riding of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings at the forthcoming elections, to be held in August.***THE following additional donations towards the cost of planting the Frankston Avenue of Honor have been received : Miss Henderson, 10s; Mrs Sherlock, 10s; Mr G Upton, 10s; Mr Martin, 10 s 6d; Mr C. E. W. Taylor, 10s.***A PLEASANT afternoon was spent at the Vicarage, Frankston, on Wednesday last, when Mrs H. McComb was presented with a leather handbag, in recognition of her three year’s services as Treasurer for the Red Cross society, by the committee and workers.***IN the 418th casualty list, published on Wednesday, appears the name of. W. P. Ford, of Crib Point, who is reported as being a prisoner of war. The name of R J. Myers, of Rye, also appears, under the heading of wounded.***AT the request of Capt. G J. C. Dyett, organising secretary of the State recruiting committee, a special united intercessory service will be held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Sunday August 4th, at 5pm, the occasion being the filth anniversary of Britains entry into the war.***A FOOTBALL match between the Langwarrin Camp and Frankston football teams will be played on the ground of the former, today, 27th. The Frankston team will be chosen from the following :—Martin, Cunneen, Foster, Gabriel, E. M’Comb Prosser, Wilkinson, Darcy Thompson, Matson, Coxall Goodwin, Purdy, Gamble, Burton (2), Pitchford, Tonkin, Hunt, Bedcock, Kerr, Key, Ryan, W. M’Comb, Cabs leave Gamble’s at 2 o&rsqu...