Somerville Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision in Frankston South this morning. It is believed a motorcyclist was riding along Frankston-Flinders Road when they collided into the back of a green hatchback about 9.40am. The rider died at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured and is currently assisting police with their enquiries. The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000…
Author: Cameron McCullough
THE heritage-listed Norman Lodge gatehouse on Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza, faces demolition after a structural engineer’s report identified the building as having suffered “total loss of structural integrity”. Norman Lodge Estate’s listing on the Victorian Heritage Register, which includes the gatehouse, notes the site “is significant to the history and development of Victoria and is protected by law.” The estate is considered a rare intact example of one of several bayside estates constructed in the 1860s as summer retreats for Melbourne’s businessmen. It is one of the few of these estates which was not substantially subdivided during the mid-20th century,…
A PLANNING scheme amendment that allows for 1,200 new homes a year to be built on the peninsula was adopted by council at their meeting last week (6 August).The shire states the amendment C219morn provides a sustainable approach to housing on the Peninsula by: A shire release stated “Amendment C219morn meets the State Government’s draft housing targets under its long-term housing plan for Victoria. The amendment will provide for about 1,200 new homes per year to house our growing population which is expected to reach 180,000- 200,000 residents by 2036,” and insisted the new planning scheme would not affect the…
A NUMBER of state government-managed toilet facilities in Mornington Peninsula tourist hotspots have been closed for months, with padlocked doors or fencing around them, and no sign of reopening. An attempt by Cr David Gill to shine a light on the closures was seized by his colleague Cr Steve Holland who tried to turn the issue into an attack on both Gill and The News. Tourism is a vital segment of our economy, and the visitor experience essential for our future prosperity. A notice of motion from Gill presented to Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors at the 23 July public meeting…
PLATO said “music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” It is also an industry that has been under constant challenge with a lack of opportunities plaguing participants, and potential economic and social benefits lost. Mornington Peninsula Shire is stepping up to face the challenge face-on and is holding the MP Music Summit on Monday 12 August to do just that.Billed as a “day of collaboration, conversation and connection”, the summit is open to all those interested or involved in…
POLICE are investigating the theft of a large tract of steel fencing from a property in Pearcedale.The fencing bounded one side of a property broiled in controversy with the owners, Hindu organisations Melbourne Ayyappa Seva Sangam (MASS), planning to build a $4.5 million development on green wedge land. “We are at a loss as to what has happened,” said the secretary of MASS, Vijay Senguttuvan. “We came here last Sunday to find 200 metres of our fencing had been taken.” “We are unsure if it was motivated by the opposition to our development, or if it was just an opportunistic…
IT’S been a huge week for Mornington Junior Football Club player Rhiannon Rollo. Not only did she notch up 100 games on Sunday (21 July), an impressive feat for a 15-year-old in the fledging women’s footy code, but she has been named by Schnitz Mornington as their monthly “Local Legend”. Rhiannon has taken it all in her stride though, perhaps surprised she hadn’t reached her 100th game earlier belonging, as she does, to a family that is both footy mad and local footy royalty.But it hasn’t all been easy for Rhiannon, who is in year 9 at Mornington Secondary College.…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughAFTER a residence of about five years in Frankston, as mechanic in charge of the telephone system on the Peninsula, Mr. R. E. Fairnie will take his departure on the 17th inst. for Ararat, to which district he has been transferred to take up a similar position to which he filled here.During Mr. Fairnie’s stay in this district he has made himself very popular with those with whom he came in contact, and has taken a leading part in most of the amusements of the town and district.He was secretary of the Frankston Football Club for two…
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 36-year-old man this morning following the death of another man on Frankston Pier yesterday. The man, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder. The charge follows an incident where officers were called to the pier, which runs off Pier Promenade, following reports of an alleged assault just after 6am on Saturday 29 June. Officers found a man injured and unresponsive on the pier. A 45-year-old Cranbourne North man died at the scene. Shortly after, another man was arrested by police on the foreshore nearby. The man will appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court…
A man has been arrested by police following the death of another man on Frankston Pier this morning. Officers were called to the pier, which runs off Pier Promenade, following reports of an assault halfway down the pier just after 6am. Attending officers found a man injured and unresponsive on the pier. The man sadly died at the scene. Another man was arrested by responding police on the foreshore nearby shortly after the incident. He is currently assisting police with their enquiries. The area has been cordoned off and a crime scene established. Homicide Squad detectives are investigating and at…
IN a record turnout at a special general meeting on 2 April, members of the Hastings Cricket and Football Social Club voted to place the organisation into liquidation.The dire situation of the club had been caused by the venue’s gaming machines. Declining use of the machines coupled with soaring government charges and taxes on gaming have changed the profits from the machines into losses, with attempts to negotiate with the state government regarding the situation failing.Although the task was grim, those present had their eyes firmly on the future. “There was an incredibly positive attitude in the room,” said club…
Police have arrested a man allegedly in possession of prohibited weapons during a search at a storage facility in Langwarrin. Detectives from the Caulfield Divisional Response Unit executed a search warrant at a storage facility on McClelland Drive, Langwarrin, just after 10pm on 2 April. During the search, police uncovered a range of weapons, including a 3D printed handgun, ten rifles, two shotguns, a substantial amount of ammunition, tasers and an explosive device. A 33-year-old Carrum Downs man is assisting police with enquiries.
It’s an administrative error for the ages, and one that has endured for 160 years, but ‘Mornington’ will be returned to its former name, ‘Schnapper Point’, after it was discovered it was never officially changed. The area was originally known as ‘Schnapper Point’, but in 1864 was mysteriously changed overnight to ‘Mornington’ by a shopkeeper of the time, Thomas Allchin (pictured). It is believed the name derived from the second Earl of Mornington, Richard Colley Wellesley (1760 – 1842), a man of Irish and Great Britain peerage, who is most famous for inventing smash avocado on toast. But the name…
IT WILL be a matter of short-term pain for long-term gain if the committee of the Hastings Cricket and Football Social Club recommendation succeeds in placing the organisation into a voluntary creditors wind-up at a special general meeting next month.The committee has spent months trying to find a pathway forward from a dire financial situation caused by the venue’s gaming machines, but now believes the wind-up is the only way out. Declining use of the machines coupled with soaring government charges and taxes on gaming have changed the profits from the machines into losses, with attempts to negotiate with the…
Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after an elite racing bicycle was stolen from a home in Capel Sound, early last month. Investigators believe unknown offenders have gained access to the garage at the Brendel Street home, between 5 and 12 February. The bicycle, thought to be worth around $8000, is distinctive in style with its DRAPAC racing team colours paint scheme. The bicycle holds great sentimental value to the victim, given their association with the now disbanded DRAPAC team. Investigators have released images of bicycles that are similar in appearance to the bike that…
Compiled by Cameron McCulloughYESTERDAY afternoon a little event which in years to come will assume historical importance, took place on the old Cranbourne road reserve, when a working-bee, under the direction of Cr. F. H. Wells, commenced the clearing of the site to be occupied by the Frankston High School. Despite the short notice given, there was a fair muster of people, the ladies, as usual, predominating. The men will have the opportunity of remedying this state of affairs, as many other “bees” are to be held on the same spot.The next gathering will take place on Saturday afternoon, 16th…
JAYDEN Hamilton is only 16 years old but is quickly climbing the ranks in the motor racing industry. Starting out in karts in 2019, the year 11 student from Mornington recently competed in his first Australian Formula Open race in a F4 car, placing third, and has been courted for racing in the United States and Europe.“It all started with my dad signing me up to a young driver program at Le Mans Karting in Melbourne,” said Jayden. “Then covid came along, and it got delayed. Once 2022 hit, I was back into it and would practice anytime I could.”…
ON Monday evening; while driving along the Point Nepean Road, near Martin’s Road, Seaford, Mr. Alexander Waddell Fergusson, draper, of Main Street, Mordialloc, saw some children in the road. He sounded his horn, and the children moved to the side of the road. One poor little fellow, however, who appeared to get confused, ran back again, and as a result was struck by the car driven by Mr. Fergusson, and run over. He was at once conveyed to Dr. Maxwell’s surgery, at Frankston, where upon arrival life was found to be extinct. The little boy, who proved to be Alexander…
MR. Cyril Cameron, 38, manager of the Bank of Australasia at Port Melbourne, visited Frankston last Tuesday, and on Thursday morning it was reported that he had been found in the camp of a contractor named Hodgins, on Humphries Road, about three miles from the town. He was in a pitiable condition, and on examination it was found that he had been shot in the chest. The police had him removed to Frankston, where he was attended by Dr. Maxwell. He explained that he was examining an automatic revolver, when it went off and wounded him in the chest. Mr.…
ON Saturday evening last a number of the public were somewhat inconvenienced by the failure of the electric light. Our representative therefore at once proceeded to make inquiries as to the cause thereof. The facts were as follows: On Saturday afternoon Mr. Findlay, of Melbourne Road, Frankston, had engaged some men to take down some large pine trees, about 5.45pm. One of these fouled the high and low tension wires, breaking both, as a result of which the whole of the services became disorganised. Mr. Quartermain, the Council’s manager, was at once apprised of the fact, and with commendable promptitude…
After weeks of pressure and protests at the selection of The Briars wildlife sanctuary for Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, it appears the location is being reconsidered. In a brief statement posted to the shire’s Facebook page approximately 2pm today (8/2/24) the shire wrote, attributable to CEO John Baker; “Together with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, Mornington Peninsula Shire is re-evaluating the current location of the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience at The Briars in Mount Martha. We will have more information soon.” The shire’s social media post follows an email from Peter van Roden, Senior Vice President,…
YET another attempt to alienate Crown lands adjoining the front bench in Sorrento is in progress. The public know well the two beautiful points jutting out into Port Phillip Bay on the south-east side of the Sorrento steamboat pier known as The Sisters. From the point nearest to the pier, as well as the farther one, which is already alienated, a be beautiful panoramic view of the bay is to be seen. Marked expressions of annoyance and disgust were quickly followed by an expressed determination to prevent any further alienation of the foreshore for anything but public purposes. The reported…
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a man at Rye Pier this morning. Emergency services were called following reports a scuba diver had been pulled from the water about 10am. It’s understood the man was located unconscious in the water by other scuba divers. He was pulled onto the pier where they commenced CPR. Emergency services continued CPR but sadly the man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. Police will investigate the exact circumstance around the incident and prepare a report for the coroner.
“SAFETY first,” is what Mr. M. Jacobs, cab proprietor, believes in. The remark originated owing to the question of cutting the overhanging trees. The matter will come up for discussion probably at the next meeting of the Council. Yesterday Mr. Morris Jacobs, the well known Frankston cab proprietor, called at “The Standard” office and invited the Editor to spare 10 minutes to take a drive along Melbourne Road. Mr. Jacobs’ request was not prompted by anxiety to give the Editor a “breather” from the grind of office routine. He simply wished to demonstrate that cause existed for the complaint he…
FRANKSTON is to have its High School after waiting patiently for a number of years. Sir Alexander Peacock, in granting the request, stressed the point that the school was not for Frankston alone. Specifications for the new building would be prepared at once. He hoped to have the pleasure of laying the foundation stone. Yesterday, according to promise, Sir Alexander Peacock, Minister for Education, visited Frankston, for the purpose of inspecting the site for a High School. *** Bravery to be Recognised A proposal to make the heroes of the recent gallant rescues Life Members of the Frankston Life Saving…
AS suggested by a correspondent in the last issue of “The Standard,” a movement has been initiated to give public recognition of the bravery of Bryan Lane, Colin Robinson and Ray Coxall, who were instrumental in saving persons from drowning at Frankston recently. In another column Cr. W. P. Mason invites the residents to attend a public meeting, to be held at the Shire Hall, Frankston, on Monday next, at 8pm, to discuss the matter. Yesterday Mrs. Morgan, the mother of the young lady, who was rescued by Bryan Lane and Colin Robinson, called at “The Standard” office, and expressed…
WHILE driving home from the Show yesterday, Mr. C. E. Bright, Deputy Postmaster-General, who was accompanied by Mrs. Bright, met with an accident which, fortunately, was attended with no serious results. It appears that while proceeding up Oliver’s Hill, the bolt connecting the shaft and the buggy broke, causing the shaft to drop. Mrs. Bright was thrown out, and the horse breaking the trace, ran into the fence. Mr. Bright, who was driving, held on to the reins until the horse got clear of the harness, was also thrown out. Luckily both Mr. and Mrs. Bright escaped without any serious…
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Rye this afternoon. Emergency services were called following reports a man was found unresponsive in waters near the Bay Trail boat ramp, about 3pm. The man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined but the death is not being treated as suspicious.
THE Chelsea Hotel question again came before the Licensing Court held recently. On the Bench sat Messrs. Barr (chairman), Loch, and Tanner, P.M. Mr. Maginnis, for the petitioners, stated that he regretted he would have to ask the Court to proceed in the absence of Mr. Williams, the objectors’ counsel. He read a letter he had received from Mr. Williams, to the effect it was agreed that this day’s argument should be heard by the Bench only, if he, Mr. Williams, could arrange to be present. He failed to effect an agreement with the petitioners in the matter. Therefore he…
WHEN the skies close over and turn grey, Portsea resident Brian Douglas nervously looks upwards and begins to prepare for what’s to come. A soak pit on Mornington Peninsula Shire Council land behind his Franklin Road property has been defective for years, resulting in the flooding of his yard, even in moderate rain. “It has been an ongoing saga that we have tried to resolve through the shire’s systems, but we have quite literally got nowhere,” Douglas said. He first contacted the shire about the flooding pit four years ago but heard nothing back. He persevered, and about 18 months…