THE case against a Victorian motorcyclist fined for having cameras attached to his helmet has been thrown out by a County Court judge on appeal. Max Lichtenbaum was fined $289 and lost three demerit points after being pulled over by police in Frankston in March 2014 for wearing a helmet with cameras affixed. Mr Lichtenbaum was found guilty in the Frankston Magistrates Court last year of not wearing an approved motorcycle helmet (‘No go for GoPro cams on helmets’, The Times 28/9/15). Lawyers Maurice Blackburn appealed the magistrate’s decision, arguing successfully that the Australian Standard governing motorcycle helmets was not…
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FRANKSTON police are calling for help in finding a stolen motorcycle that has “significant sentimental value” for the owner. The deaf and mute man bought it following the death of his father. It was stolen from Tyrone St, Seaford, on 15 December. Detective Acting Sergeant Ryan Collins, of Frankston CIU, is appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the motorcycle to call him on 9784 5590 or Crimestoppers 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 15 February 2016
ONE of Frankston’s favourite sons has been recognised by having a cafe at Frankston Library named in his honour. Cafe owner Yvens De Camargo decided to name the coffee shop after World War II veteran turned author Don Charlwood when he read about his wartime experiences and successful literary career. “I thought ‘This guy is amazing. He’s like an unsung hero. We need to do something’,” Mr De Camargo said. Long-time Frankston resident Mr Charlwood, who died in 2012 aged 96, flew in 30 bombing missions as a RAAF navigator in Lancaster bombers during World War II and he and…
Kingston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following two aggravated burglaries in Langwarrin and Dingley Village last week. Police believe that a man has gotten out of a white utility and entered a business on Martlesham Drive, Langwarrin on Tuesday 2 February about 12.40am. About five minutes later the offender returned to the front of the business and stole a white Nissan Patrol. Detectives believe that the offenders have then attended a Dingley Village residence a short time later. A 52-year-old man was woken by a loud noise in his Harrier Court residence and has seen what is believed to…
LIFE Saving Victoria is warning the public about the dangers of rip currents following three fatal drownings and a number of hospitalisations following non-fatal drownings this year. A 27-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman died after getting caught in a knee-deep rip current at Cape Woolamai on Sunday 10 January, while a 27-year-old man lost his life at Gunnamatta on Sunday 24 January. There have been 23 reported drowning deaths in Victoria this financial year, 13 of those were in coastal waters which is five more than the previous five year average of eight. Since July, 78 per cent of…