GEORGE MORBY INGRAM was born in Bendigo in 1889, but lived much of his life in Hastings. He died in 1961 and is buried in Frankston cemetery.On 4 October 1918, the 24th Battalion took part in the attack that captured the Beaurevoir sector in France, and was, therefore, expecting to have a rest the following day when the unit was unexpectedly ordered to take part in another attack. The assault was to starts at 6.05am from the village of Remicourt, and lead to the capture of Montbrehain by the 21st and 24th Battalions with tanks to provide support. The action…
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VICTORIA Police says it is focused on arresting family violence offenders as statewide incidents rise. The number of family incidents in the Frankston municipality rose by a shocking 17.1 percent in 2023. Crime Statistics Agency figures show that there were 2940 family incidents recorded in the Frankston LGA in 2023, up from 2511 in 2022. The family incident rate per 100,000 people was its highest in at least five years. Women are disproportionately the victims of family violence. Women were recorded as the affected parties in family incidents in Frankston almost three times more than men were.In a statement, Victoria…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughTHE recent “Standard” article, entitled “A District in Fetters,” has attracted considerable attention throughout the Peninsula, and a movement is being spoken of amongst fruit growers to establish a local fruit-canning industry, as suggested by “The Standard.”The following particulars relating to the canning industry at Shepparton will be read with interest.Despite the temporary setbacks of fly pests, the fruit-canning season in Victoria which has just closed has been most successful.Shepparton Co-operative Cannery has beaten all records, having processed no fewer than 4,500,000 tins for the season, which is 1,000,000 tins more than in the previous year, and…
DUCKS left injured by shooters can receive veterinary care through Wildlife Victoria. The wildlife rescue organisation will deploy veterinary triage units statewide this duck hunting season to care for ducks left hurt by hunters.Wildlife Victoria CEO Lisa Palma has slammed the state government for failing to ban duck hunting in the wake of a parliamentary inquiry into recreational native bird hunting. She says the lack of action will leave other animals at risk during duck hunting season.“We were incredibly disappointed in the government’s decision, especially considering the recommendations from the committee and the resounding call from Victorians supporting a ban,”…
A SERIES of burglaries, thefts, and attempted burglaries across Aspendale Gardens, Mentone, Clayton, Mount Waverley, and Doncaster East this year are believed to be linked by police.Police say a man broke into a property on Winner Circuit in Aspendale Gardens sometime between 10pm on 6 March and 10.30pm on 7 March. He stole a car and bank cards, which were later used to buy alcohol in Mentone.A phone, sunglasses, and keys were stolen from a parked car on Balcombe Road in Mentone on 10 March. Police say that the Mentone theft, and two attempted burglaries in Mount Waverley and Doncaster…