RESIDENTS in Frankston are getting prepared to say goodbye to old trinkets and knick-knacks with the annual Garage Sale Trail around the corner. The trail, taking place on 20 and 21 October, encourages people nationwide to hold garage sales. Chris Exell of Frankston East said she can’t wait to see what the event will bring. “I have been collecting on and off for years, and some of the items I am selling will be hard to part with, but it’s time for me to pass them on to someone who will appreciate them as much as I have,” she said.…
Author: Bayside News
FRANKSTON councillor Lillian O’Connor has returned to council after a prolonged leave of absence. Cr O’Connor stepped down as deputy mayor and had a leave of absence granted in June, with “personal reasons” cited. Cr Michael O’Reilly was subsequently voted in as deputy mayor by his fellow councillors. Ms O’Connor returned to council for the 1 October meeting. “Council is delighted to have councillor Lillian O’Connor back in the chamber following her leave of absence. Lillian’s passion for her community is stronger than ever and we look forward to working together as a Council to achieve great outcomes for the…
POISONOUS fumes from an LPG heater are being blamed for the deaths of a man and his pets asleep in a campervan at Rye last week. The man, 57, was living in the van behind a friend’s house in Sydney Street with his kelpie dog and pet bird. The friend told police he had spoken to the man about the need for proper ventilation if he was using the heater in the days leading up to his death. However, all were found dead when he checked on them, 10.30am, Monday 24 September. Leading Senior Constable Brendan Richardson, of Dromana police,…
POLICE are searching for a man who committed an assault on a Frankston line train on 30 August. The man boarded the train at Bentleigh and assaulted a 19 year old male passenger who asked him to turn down music playing from his portable speaker. The victim boarded the train at Patterson Lakes at 2.30pm, and was verbally assaulted and punched in the back of the head. The offender, of caucasian appearance and aged in his early 30s, got off the train at Glenhuntly. Police urge anyone who witnessed the assault or has information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800…
THE Peninsula Rotary Club 2.0 will be hosting an evening with guest Les Twentyman, who will be promoting the cause of volunteering. Mr Twentyman has been a long time advocate for helping the homeless, and brings with him over a quarter of a century of experience as a community welfare worker. The speaking event will take place at the Frankston Mechanics Hall, 1A Plowman Pl, Frankston, at 7pm on Tuesday 16 October. Mr Twentyman will be selling copies of his new book at the event. Register interest at rotarypeninsula.org/volunteering First published in the Frankston Times – 1 October 2018