Police are searching for a motorist following a series of incidents where a car was driven erratically, causing numerous collisions in the Frankston area. About 6.40pm on Monday, 14 August a vehicle was seen being driven erratically on Ashleigh Avenue and Karingal Drive before travelling along the Peninsula Link and abandoned in Baxter. The vehicle is a purple 2009 Nissan Micra. It is believed a number of witnesses may have observed this incident. Police are urging anyone with information, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Author: Cameron McCullough
A FATAL motor accident occurred at Mornington on Wednesday afternoon, (says the “Age”.) As Mr Albert Dawson, of Two Bay’s Nursery was crossing the street with his sister, Elsie (Mabe) Dawson, a motor Car, driven an ordinary pace by Mr George Weigall, came round a corner, and before they could get clear it struck Miss Dawson to the ground, passing over her body. Mr Weigall who had observed them too late to prevent a collision, immediately pulled up the car. Miss Dawson, who was unconscious, and suffering from internal injuries, was conveyed to her home where she was attended by…
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…
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…