By SpringDale on Wed 22nd Sep 2010
Blue Ribbon Day on September 29 is a very special occasion in Victoria. It is an expression of remembrance and appreciation for the Victorian Police force. Blue Ribbon Day started 11 years ago following the murder of Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in Moorabbin on August 16, 1998. Police members put their lives on the line each day keeping the community safe. You can support Blue Ribbon Day by collecting a ribbon at a Police station, authorised newsagent or RACV shop.
By SpringDale on Wed 23rd Jun 2010
As reported in The Argus on Tuesday 4 July 1939
DRYSDALE
Farewell Presents
Mr. J. Manson, who is leaving the district, was bidden farewell and presented with an inscribed football trophy by his club mates and officials of the Drysdale Football Club. Mrs. Manson was given a crystal electric reading lamp.
By webmaster on Wed 26th May 2010
The Tuckfield Chapel was built in Wyndham Street, Drysdale in 1855 to provide a centre of worship for the Wesleyan community.
This chapel proved eventually to be too far from the centre of town and so tenders were called in 1862 for its relocation to land in High Street that had been donated to the church. Read more >>
By Anne on Wed 26th May 2010
One of the stories that Kel has been wanting to tell everyone will amaze the mechanics out there. Kel was driving a 34 foot long semi for RH Butcher Transport at the time that this adventure took place.
“My job was to drive to Wurrook North Farm near Skipton to pick up 20 prime bullocks and take them to the abattoirs near Newmarket – the largest sale yards in the world” Kel said. Read more >>
By webmaster on Wed 26th May 2010
St James’ Church is delighted to report that it has just received a donation of $500 for their Restoration Fund from the Bellarine Historical Society and the photograph shows President Noel Lindsay presenting the cheque to Betty Wilson who has been the Archivist at St James’ for many years.
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By webmaster on Wed 26th May 2010
As reported in The Argus on Saturday 20 June 1925
DRYSDALE
The new station-master (Mr Jenner) has arrived and has commenced duty. Read more >>
By webmaster on Sun 2nd May 2010
As reported in The Argus on Monday 24 September 1934:
Drysdale
The Drysdale Cricket Club has been re-formed. Councillor R.G.Hall is president, Messrs. R.H.Gallop and R.Grigg are vice-presidents, Mr.H.Abbott secretary and Mr.A.L.Peel treasurer. Read more >>
