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Top fireman honoured
By BRIDGET SCOTT
HE’S the mover and shaker, the organiser, and admittedly Graham Simpson was a born leader.
Since 1978, he’s been part of the Cockatoo...
Discrimination rejected
YARRA Ranges councillors united against the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act in their recent meeting, saying the amendments water down...
Whole lotta strummin’ goin’ on
By LIA SPENCER
THERE was a whole lot of strumming coming from the Gemco Players Community Theatre in Emerald on the weekend.
Hundreds flocked to the...
It’s thanks all round
By KATH GANNAWAY
PEOPLE who have served communities in the Yarra Ranges were brought together on 31 May for a special ‘thankyou’ on the National...
Subdivide or sell
By MELISSA MEEHAN
FOR people like Lang Baulch’s parents, the ability to subdivide their property is the difference between staying in the community and being...
Resident doctor
By MELISSA MEEHAN
DOCTOR Angelo Annunziata started out as a junior resident in 1992 at the Angliss Hospital.
He then spent some time at other...
The Angliss Hospital – through the years
1939 At the invitation of Sir Gilbert Chandler, Sir William Angliss donates funds to build a 10-bed bush nursing hospital on the existing “Chandler...
Just lock it up
Briefly
POLICE are pleading with motorists to lock their cars, whether parked in the driveway, in your garage or on the street.
Lilydale CIU Detective...
Tradie’s trip of a lifetime
By BESS ZEWDIE
A LUCKY Lilydale resident will take the trip of a lifetime after winning a free ticket to the FIFA World Cup, held...
Dining out on success
Monique Kuzeff
THANKS to Stroke A Chord Choir and other supporters, Tasty Az was deservingly awarded the ‘Highly Commended Award’ at the Victorian Disability Sector...
Paramedic injured in ambulance slip
By MELISSA MEEHAN
A PARAMEDIC was taken to hospital last night after the ambulance she was travelling in accidently ran into a front yard in...
Culture of celebration
By REBECCA BILLS
LAST month students at Montrose Primary School celebrated Chinese culture with a whole school celebration.
Chinese teacher Hua Yao said the day commenced...
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Looking Back
There would only be a few locals now would remember that Lilydale once had the enjoyment of four Hotels.
In earlier times there was...
