Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE Advisory Council of the Frankston High school consists of five government nominees, one representative of the Shire council, and three members elected by the parents of scholars attending the school. Last month all members of the council retired by effluxion of time and on Monday evening last a meeting of parents was held to elect three new members. There was a very large attendance, and great interest was taken in the proceedings which were conducted by Mr. Bishop, B.A. The three retiring members were Mrs. W. M. Hanton, Cr. Bradbury, and Mr. W. C. Young.…
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A NEW mural on Excelsior Drive’s long-standing milk bar marks the arrival of recycled water to Frankston North’s sporting reserves and community facilities. The artwork was painted by street artist Jimmy Dvate, who has been creating large-scale public murals since 1997 and is known across Australia and internationally for his photo-realistic style. The mural depicts the local sporting clubs and The National Golf Course – Long Island, which benefit from the scheme. “I was proud to undertake this project to help tell the story of the importance of water in our everyday lives,” said Dvate. The mural was commissioned as…
FRANKSTON resident Jack Matthewman celebrated his 100th birthday last week. Matthewman was born in England in 1926. He and his family migrated to Australia just six months after his birth, and he has since spent most of his life on the Mornington Peninsula. As a young man Matthewman played electric organ and was a regular attendee at local dances. He later went on to work for a toolmaking business. Matthewman resides at Regis Frankston, which hosted his 100th birthday party last week. He still enjoys a friendly chat, and watching Essendon play football. First published in the Frankston Times -…
A man has died following a collision in Seaford yesterday afternoon. Investigators have been told two vehicles collided on the Nepean Highway, near Station Street, shortly after 2.30pm. The male driver of one vehicle was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he sadly died. The driver of the second vehicle, a 64-year-old Frankston East woman, was transported to hospital. The female is expected to be interviewed by Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives. Police are keen to speak to anyone who has dashcam footage of who witnessed the driving behaviour of a white Holden Captiva station wagon travelling along…
Somerville Highway Patrol members are investigating after a male driver sustained life-threatening injuries during a collision in Seaford yesterday afternoon. Investigators have been told two vehicles collided on the Nepean Highway, near Station Street, shortly after 2.30pm. The male driver of one vehicle was taken to hospital in a critical condition. The driver of the second vehicle, a 64-year-old Frankston East woman, was not injured however was taken to hospital to provide a blood sample. The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Police are keen to speak to anyone who has dashcam footage of who witnessed the driving behaviour…