A WOMAN who tried to pass off credit cards as her own and who produced someone else’s driving licence as identification has been charged with obtaining property by deception and handling stolen goods. The woman, 27, approached staff at the Super-A-Mart store, Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin, Tuesday last week, and ordered $8000 in stock. She paid a small amount in cash and then applied for finance using an allegedly stolen driving licence. When the finance was denied the offender attempted to pay $2000 using an ANZ Visa card in someone else’s name. Staff initially processed the application but then noticed inconsistencies…
Author: Bayside News
KEEN photographers should focus their attention on Kingston Council’s Lens Mist photography competition. The annual contest hits its seventh year this year and photographers can submit photos to capture “a creative response” to Port Phillip Bay with this year’s theme being “light”. Twenty finalists will have their pictures exhibited at next year’s Mordialloc, Food, Wine and Music Festival. Prizes will be awarded for best photograph, people’s choice award, junior category (ages 13-17) and the little lens mist award (ages 3-12). Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said the popular annual event celebrated the community’s love of the beach. “This is a…
A CENTENNIAL Lunch put on by Kingston Council last week in honour of the municipality’s elder citizens and their contribution to the community over several decades. The lunch, held at Woodlands Golf Club in Mordialloc, was hosted by MC John Blackman featured many stories from years gone by. Mentone resident 100-year-old Ada Richardson enjoyed relieving memories of times gone by. Ada, along with husband Horrie, settled in Parkdale upon their marriage in 1940 and remained in the family home until late last year; just two months shy of her 100th birthday. The mother of two now lives at Mentone’s Avonlea…
THE eighth annual Kingston Seniors Festival will kick off next month with a huge program of events and activities to enjoy. The month-long calendar program includes ballroom dancing, fashion demonstrations, nature walks, art classes, musical performances and much more. This year the theme of the Victorian Seniors Festival is “Celebrating Community” and aims to honour the accomplishments and value of older people in our community. Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said there was something for everyone at this year’s festival with more than 100 events planned. “Community groups have helped us create a fantastic festival for 2015 and I encourage…
NINE grand finalists for The Voice of Frankston gave it their best vocal shot at the Frankston Arts Centre on Sunday 13 September. About 130 friends, family and fans were entertained by “passionate and fierce competition” in the show which was filmed by Channel 31, Voice director Jenny Wilkinson said. The adult category winner was Paul Dillon, of Red Hill, with original song Stars. He pocketed $500 cash, thanks to Bendigo Bank Frankston. Teen category winner was Brooke Miller, of Mt Martha, singing The Power of Love by Celine Dion. She won $250, also thanks to Bendigo Bank Frankston. Junior…