Compiled by Brodie Cowburn THIS evening a welcome home will be accorded Corporal F. McDonald D.C.M. and Gunner H. Upton, (who have been invalided back from the front) at the Langwarrin Hall. At the same time a presentation will be given Trooper G. Knox on the occasion of his departure to the scene of action. *** MAJOR Conder, Camp Commandant, Langwarrin, returned to camp last week, after a well deserved holiday, extending over eighteen days. This is the only change the Major has enjoyed during his residence in Langwarrin. In two years and one month he has not been absent…
Author: Bayside News
DETECTIVES were able to return a portable speaker after it was stolen from one of two youths walking home from Mt Erin College, 9pm, Wednesday 21 February. Detective Senior Constable Shaun Rampal, of Frankston CIU, said the 15-year-olds were walking home after basketball along Franciscan Avenue when a group of youths from a nearby party approached. Two of the youths allegedly “stood over” the boys and demanded to be able to go through their backpacks, stealing the speaker and other items valued at $200. Detectives later attended the party and spoke to the hosts who put out a message on…
A SHOP set up to help those in need has commemorated its 25th year of bringing care to the people of Frankston. The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, colloquially known as Vinnies, opened its Frankston store offering preloved clothing, furniture and bric-a-brac at reasonable prices to fund support for the community. “Twenty-five years in a community is a significant time,” St Vincents de Paul Society Victoria general manager Jeff Antcliff said. “Vinnies is a quintessential part of the Frankston community, loved for its role in helping to raise funds for people doing it tough and as a friendly point…
REMEMBER the joy of flying your first kite? The anticipation as it lifted into the air? The spark of magic as you discovered you could actually play with the wind? Well, you can experience it all again at one of Australia’s premier kite events: The Rosebud Kite Festival. On Sunday 11th March, both the young and the young at heart will come together to celebrate the art of kite flying. Visitors can make and fly their own kite courtesy of local outfit; Kites 4 Kids. And alongside the novice kite flying arena, will be the latest designs and displays from…
THE future is here now at two Kingston libraries. 3D printing is accessible to library members at Parkdale Library and Westall Library. New more affordable technology means plastic can be shaped based on a digital design to create three-dimensional everyday objects. The 3D printing technology has been available in commercial circles for nearly 30 years but has now made the breakthrough to more widespread use. “The printers have proved popular with the community and has been used for creative projects, by students preparing school assignments and even homeowners replacing broken items,” Kingston Council community sustainability general manager Mauro Bolin said.…