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Major milestone for Mavis
CELEBRATION: Former Belgrave resident Mavis Carter (centre) recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her children (from left) Jessie Fensham, Dorothy Wilkinson, Margaret Close, Donald Carter,…
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Bank’s spray can blues
By SHAUN INGUANZOA RECENT graffiti attack on Upwey’s bank has reignited its chairman’s frustrations. Upwey and District Community Bank chairman Peter Marke said graffiti attacks…
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Homecoming ‘another war’
OBLIGATION: Belgrave’s Louey Hesterman says the treatment he received when he arrived home from the Vietnam War was “shocking”. By SHAUN INGUANZOBELGRAVE resident and Vietnam…
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House gutted by fire
DESTROYED: The Basin CFA lieutenant Michael Johnson (right) and fire fighter David Grewcock (left) saved this home in The Basin from complete destruction, but part…
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Crash traps students
FREE: Japanese teacher Hideaki Haniuda was among those rescued when a bus veered into a ditch near Monbulk last week. By SHAUN INGUANZO MORE than…
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Stock up on your spirits
CELLAR DWELLERS: STOCK up early for summer and the party season at Duncan’s Upwey Cellars. An extensive selection of beer, wine and spirits, including domestic…
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Town’s footpath worries
FOOTFALL: Monbulk resident Tony Leonard points out the dangers associated with the footpaths along the main street. By TANIA MARTINA MONBULK man has called on…
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Emerald hits back at slurs
BALL SKILLS: Knox Raiders skills coach, Greg Oakford works with Emerald Lakers player, Sarah Morris. By TANIA MARTINEMERALD Lakers Basketball Club has disputed claims that…
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SES says ‘thanks’
APPRECIATED: Emerald Police Sergeant Chris Vincent with budding SES volunteer Bradley Johnson. EMERALD State Emergency Service last week showed its appreciation for the ongoing contributions…
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Mail security take first priority
LOCKED UP: THE Securamail Letterbox company offers supply and installation of quality manufactures mail boxes for residential and commercial use. The factory direct business has…
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Young Dragons cause another upset
By Dale Blair THE Sherbrooke Rangers Junior Soccer Club’s Under 13 Dragons claimed their second big scalp in as many weeks at Menzies Creek on…
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Moorcroft crafts a top ton
IN Division One of the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League, Silvan’s Gary Moorcroft showed a masterful display at full forward. In a 12-goal best…