A MEETING of the Frankston Progress Association was held on the 2nd May when the following gentlemen were present: Messrs Jolly (president) Brody, F. Wells, Jacobs, P. Wells, McMurtrie, Wood, Lawrey, Jennings, Hyndes, W. W. Young and Mrs Burton. The secretary reported; that the Hallam-Berwick drainage scheme was in abeyance pending the completion of certain other water works; that the petition re Kananook creek was being well-signed at the various busness places; that the Health Officer had asked to be supplied with a specific case of sickness caused by the Kananook creek; that the Railway Commissioners said no alteration could…
Author: Cameron McCullough
Marine Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following the death of a diver in the bay earlier this afternoon. The incident happened when a diver, a man aged in his 20s, was struck by a speed boat in the bay between Frankston and Mornington just before 1pm. The injured diver and his dive partner were picked up out of the water by a passing boat and were conveyed to the Frankston pier. Paramedics performed CPR on the man but unfortunately he died on the pier. The second diver, also aged in his mid-20s, did not require medical assistance. Investigators are appealing…
Emergency services are currently responding to a building fire in Carrum. The blaze is believed to have started about 3.15am at a community hall on Whatley Street. At this stage, it is not believed anyone was inside the building. A number of surrounding houses have been evacuated as a precaution due to flying embers. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be established, however it is being treated as suspicious. Whatley Street is expected to be closed for several hours. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or…
THE local bakers announce in another column on and after the 5th inst., the price of bread will be increased. It is stated that the increase is general throughout the Peninsula owing to the high cost of commodities. *** WE have, owing to pressure on space, been compelled to hold over report of Frankston State school Anzac Day celebrations, and Seaford items, together with a lot of general news. *** RED Cross meeting at Mrs Deane’s residence next Monday night. See advertisement. *** ON Sunday (tomorrow) the Wattle Club will entertain at dinner and tea a party of about 100…
Frankston Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives have charged a man following an investigation into alleged historical sex offences. An investigation was conducted into a series of alleged sexual offending which occurred in multiple locations across Frankston, Mornington and Mount Eliza between 1984 and 1987. A 72-year-old Edithvale man has been charged with multiple counts of gross indecency in presence of a person under 16 years while under care, supervision and authority, multiple counts of indecent assault and multiple counts of sexual penetration of a child under 16. The man has been remanded in custody and is due…