LAST Wednesday a band of “tin kettlers” went down to give the new bride and bridegroom, Mr and Mrs Hanton, a rousing welcome. The band was very hospitably entertained and a very pleasant evening was spent. *** ALL soldiers will be entertained at afternoon tea in the Hall this afternoon at the conclusion of the speeches in the Park. *** IT is the intention of Councillor Oates to call the ratepayers of the North Riding together at an early date to give a general resume of council matters during his last two terms of office extending over six years. The…
Author: Cameron McCullough
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious crash which occurred in Frankston last night. Investigators have been told a man attempted to cross Cranbourne Road about 11.10pm. He crossed into the path of a west bound Jeep and was struck by the vehicle. The pedestrian, who is yet to be identified and believed to be in his 20s, was airlifted to hospital suffering life threatening injuries. Anyone who witnessed the crash or who may know the identity of the pedestrian is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
A RARE mistake from goalkeeper Robbie Acs led to State 1 South-East leader Langwarrin losing its second match of the season at Lawton Park last weekend. A corner from Warragul United’s Stephen Maselli in the 43rd minute was misjudged by the veteran keeper who tried to punch clear but the ball ended up in the back of the Langy net for the visitors’ third goal in four minutes during a frenetic finish to the first half. Langy had taken a 13th minute lead after gun striker Liam Baxter was felled inside the area and converted from the spot. Former Langy…
“IN some undefined way a good many people here seem to think an Australian is an uncivilised sort of being, and get a pleasant surprise when they find out what a wrong impression they have had of our boys.” Thus writes from France Jas. R. Falconer, military secretary of the Y.M.C.A. “I have been able” he continues, “to get in touch with a large number of the boys, and I never lose an opportunity of doing all I possibly can to help them. “What has struck visitors to this hut has been the fervent attitude of the men while we…
A PRESCHOOL fundraiser going back to the ‘80s will be “like, totally awesome”. Parkdale Preschool’s annual fundraising event will be a 1980s-themed trivia auction night at Mordialloc Bowls Club on Saturday 5 August. There will be enough food on the night featuring 1980s jams galore on the jukebox to ensure even Pac-Man won’t go hungry. Drinks will be available at 1980s prices. “Why not get your BFFs and gal pals together and book a table of 10?” fundraising committee member Kristie Walmsley said. “Or, we can hook you up with some totally rad team mates.” O’Brien Real Estate volunteers will…