Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 77 – Active cases: 12 – New cases today: 1 One new case on the peninsula. Testing blitz begins on the Southern Peninsula. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 403 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 7125. The overall total has increased by 386 due to cases being reclassified – largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 69 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 334 are under investigation. There have been five new deaths from COVID-19 reported since yesterday. They were…
Author: Cameron McCullough
The Mornington Peninsula has had one new case of Coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 77 cases, and 12 are still active. The City of Frankston had an increase of three cases in the last 24 hours to 59 cases with 15 active cases. The City of Casey has seen a jump of 14 cases in the last 24 hours bringing their total to 261 cases with 116 still active. The Mornington Peninsula currently ranks as the 24th worst affected Local Government Area in Victoria.
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 76 – Active cases: 11 – New cases today: 0 As state experiences record rise, no new cases on the peninsula. Mornington police station has stepped in to provide a much-needed service after Frankston police station’s counter service was shut down last week due to coronavirus. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 484 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 6739. The overall total has increased by 450, after 34 cases were reclassified – largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 97 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks…
The Mornington Peninsula has had no new cases of Coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 76 cases, and eleven are still active. The City of Frankston had an increase of one case in the last 24 hours to 56 cases with 13 active cases. The City of Casey has seen a jump of 7 cases in the last 24 hours bringing their total to 247 cases with 106 still active. The Mornington Peninsula currently ranks as the 24th worst affected Local Government Area in Victoria.
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 76 – Active cases: 11 – New cases today: 4 Four new cases on the Mornington Peninsula. Is coronavirus causing a rise in demand for peninsula property? Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 374 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 6289. The overall total has increased by 347, after 27 cases were reclassified – largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 62 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 312 are under investigation. Three new deaths have been reported since yesterday. They are…
The Mornington Peninsula has had four new cases of Coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 76 cases, and eleven are still active. The four new cases come after two days of no new cases on the peninsula. The City of Frankston had an increase of one case in the last 24 hours and currently has 12 active cases. The City of Casey has seen a jump of 27 cases in the last 24 hours bringing their total to 240 cases with 103 still active. The Mornington Peninsula currently ranks as the 24th worst…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 72 – Active cases: 7 – New cases today: 0 No new cases today on the Mornington Peninsula. Overport Primary School in Frankston closes for cleaning and further investigation after coronavirus case. Long queues at local haberdashery stores as people rush for material and elastic. $120 of elastic stolen from Dromana haberdashery store. Mornington Secondary College VCAL students have turned their hands to making face masks. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 275 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 5942. The overall total has increased by 246, after…
The Mornington Peninsula has had no confirmed new cases of Coronavirus in the last 48 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 72 cases, and seven are still active. The City of Frankston had an increase of seven cases in the last three days its total to 54 cases with 12 active cases. It came as news broke of a positive test at Overport Primary School. The City of Casey has seen a jump of 40 cases in the last three days bringing their total to 213 cases. Seventy-eight of these are still active cases. The Mornington Peninsula currently…
MR. Murphy, dairyman, had made certain complaints to the Frankston branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association to the effect that Cr Oates was interfering in his business which has since been purchased by Mr Barber. The branch invited Mr Barber to make a written complaint, but he did not do so, and made a verbal statement, which was taken down in writing. It was decided to acquaint Cr Oates with the nature of the complaints made, and Mr Barber was informed that he must substantiate his charges at this meeting. Cr Oates was supplied with a copy of the complaint…
Detectives from Frankston Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Unit are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in Frankston last month. Investigators have been told a 17-year-old girl was sitting on a bench seat on Young Street opposite the Frankston Railway station about 11.40am on Monday, 29 June. A man approached the girl before sitting next to her and sexually assaulting her. The man walked away on foot towards Beach Street but not before the quick-thinking victim managed to take a photograph of the man. Detectives have released an image and CCTV footage of the man in the hope someone will…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 72 – Active cases: 8 – New cases today: 0 One new case yesterday, no new cases today on the Mornington Peninsula. A Somers health expert has added her voice to calls the Mornington Peninsula should be excluded from the Greater Melbourne lockdown area to help beat COVID-19. On the day compulsory mask wearing is announced, we take a light-hearted look at Victoria’s rich heritage of mask wearing. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 363 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 5696. The overall total has increased by 343, after…
The Mornington Peninsula has had no confirmed new cases of Coronavirus in the last 24 hours as the state’s numbers soared by an all-time high number of 428 cases. The peninsula has had a total of 71 cases, and seven are still active. In his daily press conference, Premier Daniel Andrews singled out a group from Coburg that had travelled a 200 kilometre round trip to visit Rye. He made the point the group set a “poor example” during restrictions. The City of Frankston had an increase of one case in the last 24 hours, bringing its total to 47…
After an increase of just three cases in ten weeks, the Mornington Peninsula has now had eight new cases in a week. And as the state’s total climbs dramatically higher, it seems the peninsula may not be immune from the second wave. Only last week, the Mornington Peninsula Shire and organisations like the Committee for the Mornington Peninsula were lamenting being bundled into the metropolitan Melbourne return to level three restrictions, arguing that the peninsula was not part of metro Melbourne. Who could blame them? Virus free, and having to suffer the economic and social restrictions of metro Melbourne seemed…
WHEN the Premier Daniel Andrews announced a return to stage three restrictions last Tuesday, he also tackled the vexing question of what to do with the hundreds of thousands of students due back at school this week for the beginning of term three. The premier’s solution was to get VCE and specialist school children back, but to extend school holidays for those in prep to year 10. Peninsula Grammar, Mount Eliza, is one of a handful of Independent schools that will return to its online learning program today (Tuesday 14 July), rather than giving students an extra week of holidays.…
AWAY in the bygone past, when the pioneering stalwarts battled grimly with Nature and misfortune to make the Mornington Peninsula a fit place for the orchardist, the pastoralist, and the agriculturist, some doughty old settlers smiled meaningly at the hardships of the pioneering life. They worked day and night, from sunrise to sunset, and late into the night. They smiled in those days of woe, simply because they were peering into the microscope of the future, and there they detected visionary glimpses of those more successful days which ultimately became realities. Much the same today, we are peering into the…
Police intercepted a Mazda 2 allegedly driving erratically on Nepean Highway about 11.40am today. The male driver failed a roadside PBT and was requested to accompany police to a nearby police station where he returned an alleged reading of 0.277. The 45-year-old Frankston man was charged with drink driving and unlicensed driving and was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in February. Police are hoping to speak to a female driver in a silver/white 4WD that may have been overtaken by the Mazda prior to the incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact…
MISS Mackay, who has occupied the position of postmistress at the Frankston Post Office for many years has received notice of her transfer to the charge of the Mornington office. Mr W. E. Klavig, of Woodend, has been appointed to Frankston. *** PICTURES next Saturday night at the Mechanics’ Hall promise to be something extra good. The beautiful Madeline Traverse, a great emotional artiste, will be featured’ in “When Fate Decides”, whilst “The Beast” includes George Walsh and Annie Luther in its cast. *** AT the Frankston Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Knight, P.M. and Mr. C. V. G.…
LAST Monday night the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall was crowded with friends and well-wishers who assembled to say farewell to Mr and Mrs A. G. Wilcox. The popularity of the guests was testified to by the large and representative attendance, accounted for by the fact that during a long residence in Frankston both Mr and Mrs Wilcox have proved admirable citizens in every way. The hall was beautifully decorated. Friends from the country had supplied an abundance of wattle blossom, and with palms and other pot plants loaned by Mr A. Bailey of the Frankston Nurseries, a very fine effect was…
AT Frankston last Monday night the initial meeting took place of the sub-committee appointed to give effect to the resolutions passed at the public meeting held at Seaford last month to secure the improvement of the Kananook Creek. The following representatives were present: Crs W. P. Mason and J. B. Howell (Shire Council): Messrs Hunter and Cotton (Seaford Progress Association) : Messrs McCullloch and Jennings (Public nominees); Messrs P. Wheeler and W. Crawford Young (Frankston Progress Association). Cr Mason was voted to the chair, and, by request, Mr W. Klauer consented to act as secretary to the committee. The question…
WHILE driving along the Tyabb road with their father in a buggy on November 15, 1919, Frederick Lewis Davis and Benjamin Shersby Davis, orchardists, of Hastings, heard the report of a shot gun from the bush on the north side about two miles from Tyabb, and felt the sting of pellets. Both sons were shot in the eye, and received wounds in other parts of the body. Subsequently a man came out-of the bush carrying a shot gun and a dead rabbit. In the County Court last Tuesday the brothers proceeded against Hecter Henry Swann, carpenter, of Mornington, each claiming…
A man had to be restrained by police and has been taken to hospital after he flipped his car in a fast food drive-thru in Somerville this morning. Emergency services were initially called to the Eramosa Road store following reports the car had crashed into a bollard and flipped on its side in the drive-thru about 12.40am. Further calls were then received by police stating the driver was acting in an aggressive manner and had assaulted other attending emergency services. Police have been told the 23-year-old driver was able to free himself from the vehicle before he pushed a male…
MR and Mrs Adderly of Langwarrin suffered a sad bereavement in the loss of their daughter, Erica, aged 12 years, whose death took place on the 21st May in Melbourne, where she had been taking the day previously for expert treatment. Death was due to Bright’s disease. The funeral, which took place on Monday, at the Frankston cemetery, was attended by her late schoolmates from Langwarrin State school. Much sympathy is felt for the parents and family in this, their great loss. *** Football. Frankston V. Balnarring The Frankston-Balnarring match played at Frankston was, except for the opening term, very…
A CONCERT in aid of School Funds was given by the pupils of the Somerville State School on Monday night, May 24th. The programme was a lengthy one and reflects great credit on the teachers and scholars. The organising of a school concert entails a vast amount of work and unlimited patience, and the teachers, Mr. Uren and Mrs. Cole, deserve all the laudatory remarks heard concerning them. Everything went through without a hitch, and judging by the beaming smiles on the faces of the audience, each item was thoroughly enjoyed. Over £17 was realised at the door, so the…
Police have allegedly busted a probationary driver speeding and drink driving in Mornington. Members from Mornington Police Station pulled over the 21-year-old Langwarrin woman on The Esplanade, after witnessing her driving at excessive speed about 9.25pm on 29 May. The probationary licence holder was was taken to a police station where she returned a BAC of 0.157 The vehicle she was driving has been impounded and the woman is expected to be charged on summons to face court at a later date.
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 30-year-old Somerville man Nathan Shannon. Nathan was last seen in Nottingham Avenue, Somerville, on May 29. He was last seen wearing a black pullover top, tan pants and red runners. Police and family have concerns for Nathan’s welfare. Investigators have released an image of Nathan in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information regarding his current whereabouts. Anyone with information about Nathan is asked to contact Hastings Police Station on 5970 7800.
COUNCILLORS like to have their little jokes, and when at last council meeting the Seaford Progress Association wrote again, for the third time, urging that sign boards be erected at the boundaries of the riding to indicate to travellers that at last they were on Seaford soil, councillors seemed highly amused. Cr Howell, in moving that the request be complied with, said that the matter was one that interested Seaford ratepayers very largely. Cr. Armstrong: The Progress Association wont give the council any rest till it is done. He seconded the motion. Cr. Griffeth: It ought to be possible to…
Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man after a number of criminal damage offences were committed in the Mornington and Mount Martha area late last year. Police received nearly 40 reports of cars having their tyres slashed between September and December 2019. Investigators have charged a 25-year-old Mount Martha man with eight charges of criminal damage with more charges expected soon. The man has been bailed to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 11 November.
THE Marathon Race over the classic distance of 26 miles 385 yards, conducted by the Malvern Harriers, was held on Saturday last, the course being 8 laps on the Frankston Park Oval, thence direct by Point Nepean, Brighton and St. Kilda Roads, to the Wesley Cricket Ground, where 3 laps were run. The starters were: G. Blake (the veteran holder of several 5 and 10 mile championships), T. Sinton Hewitt (who has been selected to represent Australia at the Olympic Games in October), E. Roberts, B. V. Maher (runner-up in the South Australian championship), P. L. W. Collins, A. Heywood,…
BERT McSweeney appeared to answer a charge of unlawfully discharging a missile at Frankston on 27th March, last. He pleaded guilty. Constable Keogh, deposed that on the date in question he was on temporary duty at Frankston. From information received he interviewed defendant who admitted having discharged a pea rifle near Jacobs stables in Frankston in company with two other lads named Mills and Hodgkinson. Witness was able to trace the bullets which penetrated a paling fence and were embedded in an opposite wall. Senior Constable Bray, who conducted the prosecution stated that the practice of using pea rifles within…
ON Monday (Anzac Night) the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall held a large and enthusiastic audience. The occasion was the presentation of 1914-15 Military Stars to returned soldiers. The management of affairs was carried out by the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Committee, with Mr A G Wilcox: (chairman) and Mr H. Vicars (secretary). The first part of the proceedings consisted of a concert contributed solely by Melbourne artists, and the committee is to be complimented on the excellence of the entertainment provided. At the conclusion of the entertainment Brigadier General Grimwade made the presentation of Military Stars. The recipients were: A. E. Verney;…