NAIRM Marr Djambana has signed a 50-year lease at its Jubilee Park home, allowing the not-for-profit to continue its work improving outcomes for First Nations people. The Gathering Place launched in 2016. Last week, Frankston Council confirmed it had agreed a half-century lease with Nairm Marr Djambana as part of its reconciliation action plan. Nairm Marr Djambana CEO Deb Mellet said the fifty-year lease “is more than land — it’s a promise that our culture, our stories, and our children’s children will always have a place to belong. It anchors our past, empowers our present, and ignites hope for a…
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough AFTER addressing six other meetings during the day, Mr. Bruce arrived at Frankston at 9 o’clock and received a demonstrative welcome from a crowded audience which packed the main hall and gallery of the Palais. As he entered the hall, accompanied by Mrs. Bruce, the Prime Minister was greeted with cheer after cheer. The president of the Shire (Cr. F. H. Wells) presided, and he was supported on the stage by Mrs. Lambie (president of the Frankston branch of the A.W.N.L.), Cr. J. L. Pratt (president of the Returned Soldiers’ Association), Mr. F. S. Bell (president,…
KINGSTON Council is calling for the state government to provide more support for life saving groups. Water safety has been at the front of mind for many after two people died in the water at Frankston and one is presumed to have died in Mornington during a wild storm last month. At Kingston Council’s 27 October meeting, councillors voted to advocate for the state government to “provide immediate funding for paid lifesavers at Carrum to enhance public safety during the peak summer season” and “recognise Life Saving and Paid Lifeguards under the Emergency Service and Volunteer Fund to provide an…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough AN outstanding feature of the annual Palais ball, held last Friday evening, was the magnificent decorations. Never before had such an elaborate decorative scheme been attempted in Frankston, and the effort speaks volumes for the enterprise and enthusiasm of the Palais management. From the centre of the ceiling to the four walls of the building were ropes of pink flowers, joined up with lattice work, bearing rose leaves, red roses and poppies. The effect was very beautiful, and won the admiration of all beholders. The floor had been specially prepared for dancing, and proved a delight…
CARLA Atkins’ first child, Genevieve, came into the world in unusual circumstances earlier this year. Last week the happy family reunited with the paramedics who helped deliver the child on the side of the road. On 27 March, the Carrum Downs mother went into labour. Things progressed quickly, prompting a call to 000 to help get her to hospital. Paramedics soon arrived to take Atkins to hospital to deliver her baby. Young Genevieve wasn’t so keen to wait though – the ambulance ended up pulling over on the side of the road so the baby could be safely delivered in…