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…
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MEMBERS of Hastings-Western Port Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary with lunch on Sunday 16 July at the Hastings Club. Original members, Valda Cole OAM and Shirley Davies OAM (president for 14 years) gave speeches before cutting the cake. Also at the celebration were Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors, including the mayor Steve Holland, Kate Roper, Debra Mar, David Gill and Lisa Dixon. Holland spoke about the council’s commitment of $75,000 as an initial allocation to restore and improve the society’s building. Dixon spoke about the importance to the community of volunteer organisations. The society’s secretary Karen Taylor gave a presentation…