Compiled by Cameron McCulloughTHE Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) paid a short visit to Ferntree Gully on Monday, and was entertained by the Shire Council at luncheon.In reply to the toast of his health, which was proposed by the President (Cr. W. Treganowan), and supported by Cr. Chandler, M.L.C., and Cr. Alexander, Mr. Bruce said he had heard with astonishment a rumour to the effect that he would leave Flinders at the next election and stand for Balaclava or some other constituency.He desired to assure his hearers, and through them the constituency of Flinders as a whole, that he would fight…
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Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for dashcam footage after a cyclist was struck in Seaford this morning. A male off-duty police officer, who was cycling to work, was located with serious injuries on the side of the Nepean Highway, north of Gould Street about 6am. It is understood he was hit by a vehicle. The 61-year-old was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver did not stop at the scene. Police believe the vehicle will have damage to the front and left side. Detectives are appealing for anyone driving on the Nepean Highway between Frankston and Carrum…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughAT the Frankston Court on Monday last, John Cregan, Dorrit street, Carlton, appeared on a charge of having had possession of a tumbler suspected of having been stolen from a railway carriage on the Frankston Mornington line, on April 18.The Bench was occupied by Messrs. C. Grant, J. W. Brown and W. Armstrong, J.’sP.Dorritt, with a party of friends was returning to Melbourne after working in Mornington, when the glass was discovered in his possession.Ticket-Checker Goulie: I was checking the 5.10pm “up” train from Mornington on April 18, when I noticed a glass missing from the compartment.I…
WORK has begun on construction of the Frankston Stadium in Seaford. A contract for the redevelopment worth $49.74 million was awarded to Ireland Brown Constructions Pty Ltd earlier this year. The total costs are expected to be $60 million, with Frankston Council paying $30 million and the state and federal governments putting in $15 million each. The stadium will host the Frankston & District Basketball Association and Bayside Gymnastics Club, and feature 10 basketball courts and a purpose-built gymnastics hall. It is expected to be complete in mid-2027. Frankston and District Basketball Association CEO Wayne Holdsworth said, “This is an…
KINGSTON City Hall’s historic organ will be in action this weekend.The Style 270 4/21 Wurlitzer at Kingston City Hall was installed at the State Theatre Melbourne nearly 100 years ago, and is one of only four organs to have the Style 270 classification.On Sunday, 3 August, Melbourne-based vocalist Ruby Page will perform alongside organist Scott Harrison on the Wurlitzer (pictured left). They will perform a program of famous jazz music.The concert takes place at Kingston City Hall at 2pm. Adult tickets are $35 – to book visit kingstonarts.com.au. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 30 July 2025