Compiled by Cameron McCullough IN the presence of a gathering of electors on Monday afternoon, at Dandenong, the returning officer for the Flinders electorate (Mr. W. J. Field) declared the result of the recent poll, the final figures being: Bruce, S. M: 33,173 Beardsworth, G. R. A: 19,748 Informal: 868 Majority for Bruce: 13,425 The total number of voters on the roll was 57,666, and of this number 53,789, or 93½ per cent exercised their rights. In moving a vote of thanks to the returning officer, Mr. Bruce paid a tribute to the work carried out by Mr. Field and…
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NARANGA School in Frankston celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. Teachers, students, friends, and family visited the specialist school on Wednesday, 26 November, to celebrate the half-century milestone. Naranga School student engagement and wellbeing leader Michelle Spence said that “countless hours of planning and preparation” went into the event. “It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout. The rolling photo displays stirred many treasured memories, and we received heartfelt messages from past students who shared how deeply Naranga shaped their lives. The atmosphere was warm, joyful and full of connection—a fitting tribute to the school’s proud history. For those…
A man has been arrested after crashing an alleged stolen moped in Seaford on 30 November.The nightshift crew from Somerville Highway Patrol spotted a moped carrying a pillion passenger, driving south on Hartnett Drive, about 4.10am.Police attempted to intercept the moped before it allegedly pulled away from police, ran a red light at the intersection of Klauer Street and crashed. It’s alleged the rider picked the bike up off the road and attempted to drive west on Klauer Street, before mounting the kerb and crashing into a wire boundary fence. The pillion passenger, who was left behind, was arrested by…
PLANS to redevelop and reopen the motorcycle park at Old Wells Road in Seaford are taking shape. The Frankston Motorcycle Park first opened in 1980. The track has been closed since the death of 16-year-old Sebastian D’Imperio in December 2017. In June Frankston Council began seeking expressions of interest for a new operator to take over the site, and has now announced the redevelopment is moving ahead. Motorsport veterans Yarrive Konsky and Cheyne Boyd have been chosen to lead the project. Konsky said “this is the first track I ever rode on, so being part of the team bringing it…
THE waiting area of the new Mordialloc Station is nearing completion. The station’s buildings are being built off site and then delivered. The waiting area will feature porcelain tile with “natural colours”, a statement from Big Build Victoria read. “The new station will be in the heart of Mordialloc and feature modern facilities, all-abilities access, improved lighting, public spaces, and enhanced landscaping,” Big Build Victoria said. “An entrance at each end of the station will provide easier and convenient access for commuters. “With the Bear Street boom gates already gone for good, the two remaining level crossings will be removed…