STAGE four restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 have been hard for everyone. Disruption to regular routines and weeks on end without face-to-face contact with friends and family. But spare a thought for the members of one segment of the community who faced an agonising decision because of the coronavirus pandemic – overseas students. Those boarding at Peninsula Grammar, Mount Eliza had to decide whether to return home or remain in Australia for an unknown length of time. “As the coronavirus pandemic gathered steam earlier in the year, it became apparent that students would have to make a difficult…
Author: Cameron McCullough
After Somerville so narrowly missed victory on Saturday last, there were some of Somerville’s enthusiasts who thought that Somerville ought to lodge a protest against Frankston playing its one-time skipper, Bill Cain. Somerville alleged that it was an injustice to include one who had not played three qualifying games, as they allege that Cain played only two games – one against Dromana on May 21st and one against Somerville on August 14th. Despite the majority desiring to protest, the Somerville skipper, Hutchison, was strongly against it. “No. I’ll not sign any protests.” he remarked, when questioned by the writer. To…
A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder over an incident in Rosebud on Saturday 29 August. Police allege a man was armed with a tomahawk outside a shopping centre on Boneo Road just after 10am and attacked two males. A 47-year-old man and a 63-year-old man, both from Rosebud, remain in hospital in a stable condition. A 48-year-old man of no fixed address will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday 31 August. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential…
Emergency services are at the scene of what is described as a “serious assault” at Rosebud Plaza. Sergeant Julie-Anne Newman, of Police Media, said reports had been received of a man armed with a weapon – possibly a knife – at the shopping centre on McCombe Street, 10.15am, Saturday 29 August. A man has been arrested and it is believed two people have been seriously injured. They have been airlifted to hospital. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated. Anyone who has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at…
Confirmed cases and active cases on the Mornington Peninsula as at 27/8/20 Listed in order of most confirmed cases to least confirmed cases. Mornington (Postcode 3931) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 51 – Active Cases (current): 30 Mount Martha (Postcode 3934) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 27 – Active Cases (current): 9 Somerville (Postcode 3912) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 11 – Active Cases (current): 6 Mount Eliza (Postcode 3930) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 11 – Active Cases (current): 0 Rosebud, Boneo, Cape Schanck, Fingal (Postcode 3939) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 10 – Active Cases (current): 2 Flinders (Postcode 3929) – Confirmed…
VICTORIA is dependent upon New South Wales for her coal supplies. But for the coal brought at great cost by rail or steamer from the sister State Victorian industries would vanish. It is a lamentable state of affairs, and we have paid dearly indeed for our experience. Our only hope of the future lies in the Morwell electric power scheme. That there is reason for hope at all is due to the Lawson Ministry. Successive Ministries for the past thirty years have failed to make anything of an asset given by nature that means so much to Victoria. Inquiry after…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 155 – Active cases: 60 – New cases today: 3 Total cases on the Mornington Peninsula hit 155. Mornington the current hot-spot with a total of 39 cases and 27 active cases. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 240 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 17,683. The overall total has increased by 237 due to 3 cases being reclassified largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 101 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 139 are under investigation. There have been 13 new deaths from COVID-19 reported…
The Mornington Peninsula has had 34 new cases of coronavirus in the last week. The peninsula has had a total of 155 cases, and 60 are still active, an increase in active cases of 17 over the week. The City of Frankston had an increase of 39 cases in the last week bringing the total cases to 194. City of Frankston’s active cases have stayed stable since a week ago at 77. The City of Casey has had an increase of 125 cases in the last week bringing their total to 822 cases with 228 still active. The City of…
Confirmed cases and active cases on the Mornington Peninsula as at 20/8/20 Listed in order of most confirmed cases to least confirmed cases. Mornington (Postcode 3931) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 39 – Active Cases (current): 27 Mount Martha (Postcode 3934) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 21 – Active Cases (current): 7 Somerville (Postcode 3912) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 15 – Active Cases (current): 7 Rosebud, Boneo, Cape Schanck, Fingal (Postcode 3939) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 11 – Active Cases (current): 5 Mount Eliza (Postcode 3930) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 10 – Active Cases (current): 1 Flinders (Postcode 3929) – Confirmed…
Police from the Southern Metro Divisional Response Unit are seeking public assistance to identify two women in relation to a cannabis crop house in Mt Eliza. Police uncovered a commercial quantity of cannabis plants after a warrant was executed at a property in Bambra Street on 14 July. No one was at the residential address at the time of the police search. Investigators believe two women perceived to be of Asian appearance may be able to assist them with their inquiries. Both are aged in their 20s or 30s, of average build and short to medium height. Investigators have release…
ON Monday night last, Miss Mackay was entertained at a farewell social, on the eve of her departure for Mornington. The Mechanics’ Hall was very prettily decorated for the occasion. Dr Mackeddie presided, and while the function was organised by Frankston Presbyterians to mark their appreciation of Miss Mackay’s activities on behalf of the Church, the very large and representative gathering present made the occasion one of general public importance, and indicated the high esteem in which Miss Mackay is held by all sections of the community. Despite inclement weather, visitors were present from far distant centres, and a highly…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 121 – Active cases: 43 – New cases today: 7 Seven new cases on the peninsula in the last 24 hours. Total cases on the Mornington Peninsula hit 121. Mornington the current hot-spot with a total of 24 cases and 13 active cases. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 278 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 15,863. The overall total has increased by 217 due to 61 cases being reclassified – largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 64 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and…
The Mornington Peninsula has had seven new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 121 cases, and 43 are still active. The City of Frankston had an increase of six cases in the last 24 hours bringing the total cases to 151. City of Frankston’s active cases have risen by six cases to 77. The City of Casey has had an increase of 12 cases in the last 24 hours bringing their total to 697 cases with 354 still active. The City of Kingston has had one new case in the last…
Confirmed cases and active cases on the Mornington Peninsula as at 13/8/20 Listed in order of most confirmed cases to least confirmed cases. Mornington (Postcode 3931) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 24 – Active Cases (current): 13 Mount Martha (Postcode 3934) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 16 – Active Cases (current): 5 Mount Eliza (Postcode 3930) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 11 – Active Cases (current): 3 Somerville (Postcode 3912) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 10 – Active Cases (current): 5 Flinders (Postcode 3929) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 7 – Active Cases (current): 0 Sorrento (Postcode 3943) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 7 -…
ON Thursday Morris Bros’ aeroplane made a fight from Mordialloc to Frankston, and the landing and the taking-off were splendid. Amongst the passengers who made the flight at Frankston were Mrs Ward and Miss Dolly Gregory, who thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Morris Bros hope to visit Frankston again shortly to make passenger flights. The date will be advertised in “The Standard” in due course. Messrs Fitzgerald and Sheridan also made a flight. *** ON August 17th, after touring Gippsland, a Peace Loan aeroplane, piloted by Captain Matheson, will arrive at Frankston. Captain Matheson earned “his wings” on the battle fronts…
The Mornington Peninsula has had three new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 103 cases, and 28 are still active. That is an increase of three active cases in the last 24 hours. The City of Frankston had an increase of two cases in the last 24 hours bringing the total cases to 126. City of Frankston’s active cases have risen by two cases to 66. The City of Casey has had an increase of 32 cases in the last 24 hours bringing their total to 596 cases with 343 still…
“I have no idea what’s awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.” The French existentialist author Albert Camus wrote this in his 1947 book The Plague. How prophetic for our experiences 73 years later. This has been a difficult week for many of us. It has been a difficult week for our families, our friends, and especially our business community. Stage Four Restrictions are here. Many people have had their lives put on hold and feel they face an uncertain future. Businesses have been…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 100 – Active cases: 25 – New cases today: 3 Three new cases on the peninsula in the last 24 hours. Total cases on the Mornington Peninsula hit 100. Postcode data released by DHHS shows where cases have been, and currently are, on the peninsula. Most cases on the peninsula is Mornington with 14 cases in total. Most active cases on the peninsula is Somerville with six active cases as of today. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 471 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 13,469. The overall total…
The Mornington Peninsula has had three new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 100 cases, and 25 are still active. That is an increase of two active cases in the last 24 hours. In the last month, the peninsula has seen its total coronavirus cases rise from 63 to 100, and its active cases from zero to 25. The City of Frankston had an increase of eight cases in the last 24 hours bringing the total cases to 124. City of Frankston’s active cases have risen by seven cases to 64.…
Confirmed cases and active cases on the Mornington Peninsula as at 6/8/20 Listed in order of most confirmed cases to least confirmed cases. Mornington (Postcode 3931) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 14 – Active Cases (current): 4 Mount Martha (Postcode 3934) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 13 – Active Cases (current): 3 Somerville (Postcode 3912) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 11 – Active Cases (current): 6 Mount Eliza (Postcode 3930) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 9 – Active Cases (current): 1 Flinders (Postcode 3929) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 7 – Active Cases (current): 0 Sorrento (Postcode 3943) – Confirmed Cases (ever): 7 -…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 97 – Active cases: 23 – New cases today: 6 Six new cases on the peninsula in the last 24 hours as total cases on the Mornington Peninsula edges towards 100. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 725 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 13,035. The overall total has increased by 700, due to 25 cases being reclassified – largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 164 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 561 are under investigation. There have been 15…
The Mornington Peninsula has had six new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 97 cases, and 23 are still active. The City of Frankston had an increase of four cases in the last 24 hours bringing the total cases to 116. City of Frankston’s active cases have risen to 57. The City of Casey has had an increase of 25 cases in the last 24 hours bringing their total to 564 cases with 326 still active. The City of Kingston has had five new cases in the last 24 hours bringing…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 90 – Active cases: 18 – New cases today: 1 One new case on the peninsula in the last 24 hours. Businesses face shutdown due to Stage Four restrictions. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 429 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 11,937. The overall total has increased by 380, due to 49 cases being reclassified – largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 36 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 393 are under investigation. There have been 13 new deaths from COVID-19…
The Mornington Peninsula has had one new case of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 90 cases, and 18 are still active. This is an increase of 9 cases in the last week, and an increase of 5 active cases in the last week. The City of Frankston had an increase of 30 cases in the last week taking its total cases to 107. City of Frankston’s active cases have jumped from 30 to 50 in the last week. The City of Casey has seen a jump of 178 cases in the last…
AFTER the physical tussle between Mornington and Frankston on the Saturday previous, a large contigent, including many ladies, journeyed by the special to Hastings on Saturday last in the expectancy of seeing a rattling game between Hastings and Frankston, but, whilst the Hastings people were joyful, the Frankstonites were as gloomy as a “a wet Saturday night.” Not that they begrudged Hastings the sweets of victory, but because they fought with a punctured side – you know, there were holes in it. These holes, figuratively speaking, of course, are usually stopped by the presence of six of the best –…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 89 – Active cases: 17 – New cases today: 1 One new case on the peninsula in the last 24 hours. Mornington is peninsula’s ‘hot spot’ with 12 cases and three active cases. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 671 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 11,557. The overall total has increased by 626, due to 45 cases being reclassified – largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 73 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 598 are under investigation. There have been seven…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 81 – Active cases: 13 – New cases today: 1 One new case on the peninsula in the last 24 hours. Thirteen active cases. Big jump in active cases in City of Frankston. Adapting in an age of uncertainty. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 532 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 8696. The overall total has increased by 515 due to 17 cases being reclassified – largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 154 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 378 are…
The Mornington Peninsula has had one new case of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The peninsula has had a total of 81 cases, and 13 are still active. The City of Frankston had an increase of 15 cases in the last 48 hours taking its total cases to 77. City of Frankston’s active cases have jumped from 18 to 30 since Saturday. The City of Casey has seen a jump of 28 cases in the last 24 hours bringing their total to 338 cases with 178 still active. The City of Kingston has had 14 new cases in the…
A CORRESPONDENT writes the following supplementary to the recent articles in Wayside Notes relative to the future of the Mornington Peninsula as a national asset: I would like to supplement the very picturesque account of Balnarring and other Peninsula districts that appeared in the “Standard” recently. It has always been a surprise to visitors from distant parts of the State to find that this district, lying, as it does, within the front gates of the great metropolis and its markets, has not made more progress, when it is considered that land of no more productive value and situated hundreds of…
Mornington Peninsula Total cases: 80 – Active cases: 14 – New cases today: 2 Two new cases on the peninsula in the last 24 hours. Fourteen active cases. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Victoria has recorded 357 new cases of coronavirus since yesterday, with the total number of cases now at 7,744. The overall total has increased by 339, with 18 cases reclassified – largely due to duplication. Within Victoria, 37 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks or complex cases and 320 are under investigation. There have been five new deaths from COVID-19 reported since yesterday. They were four…