SEAFORD resident Geoff Bydder celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family last week. Mr Bydder turned 100 on Thursday. A surprise party was planned for him by his friends at the Belvedere Bowls Club. Mr Bydder enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in April 1940, and later joined the Australian Army. After being discharged in 1946, Mr Bydder raised four children. His wife Normie, remains by his side today. First published in the Frankston Times – 18 May 2021
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Homicide Squad detectives are investigating following the discovery of a woman’s body in Chelsea yesterday. The 78-year-old woman was located deceased inside her Drinan Road home after police conducted a welfare check about 10.30am. The death is being treated as suspicious and investigators are appealing for anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. Victoria Police News – Sunday, 16 May 2021
YOUNG handball athletes did battle at Mordialloc Beach Primary School this month, competing in the finals of the National Handball Championships. The championships were held at primary schools across Australia. Nearly 14,000 students have competed in the competition, with around 400 children aged between six and 12 making it to the finals. Karingal Primary School student Xavier took out the top spot at the Mordialloc Beach Primary School event, taking home a $1000 prize. The championships were hosted by Camp Australia. CEO of Camp Australia, Brett Comer, said “our research highlighted that following 2020, parents and principals observed a significant…
A TRUCK driver and train passengers escaped major injuries after a collision at the Lochiel Avenue level crossing last week. On 7 May, a truck was hit at the Edithvale crossing. The tray of the truck was dislodged and pushed into the boom gates. Edithvale CFA, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Metro Trains Melbourne, and staff from the Level Crossing Removal Project attended to safely remove all the passengers from the train. A statement on the Edithvale CFA Facebook page read that “on arrival, we were able to ascertain no one was trapped and that there were no major injuries to…
WOMEN on a three-day walk from Frankston to Cape Schanck earlier this month aimed to “inspire and empower those experiencing disadvantage and transform their lives through fitness, health and wellbeing activities”. The Women’s Spirit Walk – the Frank to Schanck Challenge – set off from Frankston pier on Friday 30 April with about 70 women and some men on a mission to reach Cape Schanck lighthouse by Sunday afternoon, 2 May. Founder and managing director of Women’s Spirit Project Jodie Belyea said one-in-four women experienced mental health issues, family violence and/or social isolation. “Fitness, health and wellbeing are crucial to…