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Nineteen charges A MAN has been arrested in Aspendale after allegedly committing a series of armed robberies. The 22-year-old was arrested on Ebbs Street around 3.30am, 5 March. He was hit with 19 charges by police. The alleged offender was charged with aggravated burglary, intentionally causing injury, theft and attempted theft of motor vehicle, aggravated burglary with an imitation firearm, unlawful assault, multiple thefts from motor vehicles, and resisting arrest. The offending occurred across Aspendale and Mordialloc. The man was also charged with a burglary and theft of motor vehicle in Upway and an armed robbery in Bentleigh East. The 22-year-old of no fixed address appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court 5 March.
rawonga was also arrested at a Mount Eliza address. They are expected to be charged with assault, aggravated carjacking, possession of prohibited firearms, drug, and theft related matters. Police allegedly seized a loaded sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, drugs, cash, a stolen KTM motorcycle, and a stolen Nissan 4WD from the Hallam address “The warrants formed part of an investigation in relation to illicit firearms possession and an aggravated carjacking which occurred on 19 February in Shaxton Circle, Frankston. During that incident it’s believed a group of males assaulted two victims before stealing their vehicles,” a police spokesperson said. “The victims
sustained minor injuries and did not receive medical treatment.” All four appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, 5 March.
Card stolen POLICE wish to speak to a woman in relation to the burglary of a credit card. Sometime between 6.15am and 6pm, 16 January, a credit card was stolen on McMahons Road, Frankston North. The card was later used at three places in St Kilda. Police have released an image (below) of a woman the wish to speak to in relation to the theft. Information to Crime Stoppers or the Frankston CIU on 9784 5555.
Bikie raids result in four arrests Four men have been arrested after a series of “bikie raids”, police say. On 5 March, police executed search warrants at an OMCG clubhouse in Cranbourne West and homes in Frankston, Berwick, Hallam, and Pakenham. Four men were arrested, while drugs, cash, and weapons were seized. A 25-year-old man from Hallam, a 25-year-old man from Frankston, and a 20-year-old man from Adelaide were all arrested at the Hallam address. A 19-year-old man from Yar-
WHAT’S NEW...
The Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo high price of today’s caravans and camper trailers, but they have always kept in step with inflation. When you look carefully at the improvements in design, technology and the excellent modern materials and accessories used in today’s models, you will see that most of them represent real value for money. On the whole what you get is what you pay for, but the caravan industry today is competitive enough for a little shopping around to be worthwhile. Caravan, Motorhomes and camping expos where manufacturers and dealers are all together in one place, can become very generous offering impressive discounts and “show specials”. By visiting The Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo, hopefully this will help you to decide on what type of caravan, motorhome or camper trailer you need, and help you make an informed decision. We Look forward to seeing you all at The Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo.
THE Great Outdoor Expos Exhibition Manager, Richard Hiscock, has some great advice for all caravan and camping enthusiasts. Mr Hiscock says “if you are considering taking time to explore Australia’s great outdoors, then buying your own caravan, Motorhome or camper trailer is a great option”. But when you look at the size and the extent of the range, it’s easy to get a bit confused and overwhelmed. By asking yourself these questions, you will be guided to choosing something that’s right for you. What do you intend to do with it? Don’t just think about the first trip, plan forward a couple of years; will your caravan/camper/Motorhome be mainly used for weekend escapes? Is it for family holidays with the kids? Is it for the fulfilment of a lifelong dream – the trip around Australia that may take months or even years to complete? The purpose will determine whether it be a caravan, Motorhome or camper trailer and it’s size and configuration. How are you going to tow the caravan or camper trailer? You need to check the tow capacity of your current vehicle as this will set a maximum weight for your dream caravan or camper trailer. Just because you have a tow bar doesn’t mean you can tow anything you like – please check what it’s engineered and rated for. New or used?
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New caravans/Motorhomes/ Campers offer all the benefits, safety features and comforts of recent design advancements, including independent rear suspension and durable, light weight construction mate-
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rial. Buying new also gives you the choice to “custom build” the layout of your caravan to suit your needs. If you choose to buy a used caravan motorhome or camper trailer always buy from a licensed dealer. This is
the only way to guarantee clear title on what you are buying. The bottom line New buyers are sometimes astonished by what they consider to be the
Where Is The Expo? March 12 – 15 2020 – Mornington Racecourse Thursday 11am – 5pm Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 4pm Adults $15, Concessions $12, and Under 16s are free. Free Car Parking Eftpos available for Entry.