Compiled by Cameron McCullough A SPECIAL meeting of the Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, on Monday morning last. Cr. F. H. Wells, Shire president, was in the chair. Other councillors present were: Crs. G. May, P. Montague, W. Armstrong, R. F. Miles, D. Hoban, J. L. Pratt, W. J. Oates, Alden and J. Brown, and Mr. J. A. P. Ham (Shire secretary).The meeting was convened to finalise the electric light loan which the Council decided to borrow in May last.All matters pertaining to the loan were dealt with at this meeting, and the following day the Shire…
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Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an armed robbery and assault in Carrum on 4 September. It is alleged a 46-year-old man parked his vehicle in the vicinity of a football club on Dyson Road in Carrum on around 1pm. He entered a toilet block to use the facilities when he heard a banging on the toilet door. The victim opened the door, and a male began assaulting him with a metal pole, demanding his car keys. The Narre Warren man ran from the area and called for help. The alleged offender drove away in the…
POLICE investigating Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs conducted firearm prohibition order searches in Mentone and Parkdale last week. Across 10 September police undertook an operation targeting OMCG members, including the Mongols, and their associates. They conducted FPO searches, and also focused on affray and drug offences.In addition to Parkdale and Mentone, police also conducted searches in Narre Warren, St Kilda, Hallam, Hoppers Crossing, Docklands, Diggers Rest, South Kingsville, Clyde North, Point Cook, South Morang, Craigieburn, Smythes Creek, Tatura, and Shepparton. They arrested nine people and laid 42 charges.Victoria Police detective acting inspector of the Echo Taskforce, Ben Oakley, said “this day of…
A YOUNG advocate for accessibility has been named Kingston’s young citizen of the year.Mikail Liakos was born with vision impairment. He is a public advocate for greater accessibility measures, has shared his story to break down stigma, and has raised thousands of dollars for causes such as the Royal Children’s Hospital. Last week he won the Kingston Young Citizen of the Year award.The Mordialloc Life Saving Club Youth Committee was named Young Community Group of the Year for its work contributing to public safety through patrols, running successful fundraisers, and encouraging young women to take on leadership roles.Kingston mayor Georgina…
MORE state government investment into Sir William Fry Reserve is needed once Suburban Rail Loop works wipe out parts of the parkland, Kingston Council says. The Cheltenham Suburban Rail Loop Station will be built under Sir William Fry Reserve. The skate park and other southern areas at the reserve will be removed during construction works.The state government has recently concluded its most recent stage of consultation into proposed improvements to Sir William Fry Reserve. Kingston Council was among the submitters – it has asked for an upgrade to the playground, greater clarity on the size of the skate park, relocation…