A GLIMPSE into Chelsea’s past can be seen from the new pedestrian bridge by Chelsea Station. Two boxes have been installed on the bridge. Those who look into the box at the Station Street end of the bridge will see a 3D image of Chelsea Station as it was in the 1920s. The second box features the 3D artwork Feathers by Bunurong artist Adam Magennis – a reflection on the Chelsea area. The Level Crossing Removal Project says that the boxes will “offer community members a chance to peek into Chelsea’s past and future”. “The stereoscopic boxes can be found…
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THE work of a Seaford artist is being displayed in Canberra after being selected as one of the best entrants into the Darling Portraiture Prize. Tony Sowersby was named a finalist for the prize after submitting his painting Sabine Desrondaux – Woman of Letters. The painting is of a Frankston postie. Sowersby submitted his painting into the Archibald Prize as well. “The prize rules state it should be a portrait of a woman of letters (…) so I did one of my friend who is a postie. It is a tribute to the workers who provide essential services especially in…
A FOUNDATION which helps students at Frankston Chisholm complete their studies has received a $20,000 donation. The donation to the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation came from the Peninsula Kingswood Community Foundation. The CCEF provides funding for TAFE students to help them study, with money going towards their fees. CCEF executive officer Farrah Buckland said the donation would make a big difference. “This donation will improve the lives of many Chisholm students across the south-east who may otherwise not have the funds to access education,” she said. “We are delighted to be partnering with PKCF to help marginalised students achieve their…
A MAN has been arrested for allegedly stealing $30,000 worth of booze from bottle shops over a six month period. Police allege the 52-year-old stole high-end whiskey and scotch from bottle shops between December 2021 and July 2022. The 60 alleged thefts occurred across 19 suburbs, including Karingal, Chelsea Heights, and Cheltenham. The man was charged with 60 counts of theft. He has appeared at Melbourne Magistrates Court. First published in the Frankston Times – 12 July 2022
ARTIST Melanie Caple has been tasked with making Frankston’s utility boxes more appealing to the eye. Caple’s designs for the utility boxes are inspired by the Frankston landscape. Her past work has been exhibited across Australia. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that Caple’s art will add “colour and vibrancy, while reminding us of Frankston City’s beautiful natural environment.” Cr Kris Bolam said “Melanie hand paints the monochrome botanical elements. These designs are then added to a digital design adding the background colours before being transferred to vinyl, which is then applied to each electrical box. The vinyl file, preparation, printing…