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Frankston author launches new book An independent voice for the community
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FRANKSTON author Cathy Hope has released a new book. Hope’s latest novel Murray River Girl was launched at an event at Frankston Library this month. It is Hope’s 30th novel, and her first aimed towards children. The book is set in Australia during the Great Depression, polio epi-
demic and second World War. It tells the true story of a little girl and her teddy bear navigating the difficult landscape. “This is the story of an adventurous little girl Roma and her faithful companion. It profiles a child’s love of the natural environment and her friendship with the local Baakandji
River People,” Hope said. “Roma is a living treasure, the daughter of a swagman and a shearer’s cook, living her childhood years in a make shift tent, alongside the Murray River until she was 11 years old – living off the land to survive.” The book is available to loan at Frankston Library
Works continue near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 60 already gone. We’re also upgrading roads and freeways in Melbourne’s south to reduce congestion and improve travel times to make your journey safer and easier. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions 1 to 2 Jun
Frankston Line
Caulfield to Mordialloc
Road disruptions: Closed roads Ongoing
Closed between Watson Grove and Huntly Street
FrankstonDandenong Road, Dandenong South
Until 30 May
Bridge closed between Princes Highway and Kirkham Road
Grant Road, Somerville
Until early Jun
Golf Links Road, Langwarrin South
Until early Jul
Sections of the road closed between Speedwell Street and BaxterTooradin Road
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Station Place, Glen Huntly
Closed between Grandview Grove and Warrandyte Road
Find a detailed list of disruptions at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
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24 May 2022