Compiled by Cameron McCullough A farewell evening was given to Mr. Thos. Strickland at the residence of Mr. L. Berryman by the Balnarring footballers and supporters on Friday October 3. A large number of people attended and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr .Strickland, who is a nephew of Messrs. Wiseman and Barrett, came to Balnarring about four years ago, and during his stay here made himself very popular with the residents. He took part in all classes of sport, and the spirit in which he always entered into the things was a great help to those in control.…
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THE Skye Fire Brigade, Frankston SES, Bonbeach Life Saving Club, and Carrum Coast Guard have each been awarded grants through the state government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. The latest round of the grants program saw more than $31 million distributed across 350 projects statewide. In the Carrum electorate, $80,000 was awarded to Skye Fire Brigade, $4,037 to Frankston SES, $28,651 to Bonbeach Life Saving Club, and $58,646 to Carrum Coast Guard. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “I’m proud to support our incredible volunteers with more than $171,000 to help them continue their vital work keeping our community safe. I’m…
THE theft of memorial plaques from a Cheltenham cemetery is being investigated by police. Police allege the plaques were stolen from the Charman Road cemetery sometime between 8 September and 8 October. Around 150 plaques from graves, each valued between $600 and $2500, were stolen over the month. Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information about the thefts. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 21 October 2026
A MAN has died after a collision with a garbage truck in Cheltenham last week. The crash occurred on Nepean Highway near Cobham Street, around 3.45am on 13 October. A car and garbage truck collided. The man in the car died at the scene of the crash. The truck driver, a 42-year-old man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are now looking into the cause of the crash. Detectives have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News…
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate a stabbing in Mordialloc last night. Investigators have been told a man sustained deep lacerations to his wrists during a brawl between two groups of youths on the Mordialloc Pier about 5.45pm on 18 October. Following the incident, the 18-year-old victim ran from the pier to a nearby Main Street supermarket where a passer-by called emergency services. The Rowville man was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A short time later three male youths were arrested in relation to an affray inside the supermarket and police will investigate if this…