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New hotel for Pakenham International hotel chain Mercure has officially arrived in Pakenham, with huge benefits predicted for tourism and business in the region. “We felt being next to the race club and knowing how much money they’ve put into their assets and the investment into Pakenham Racing Club, it was a really good investment for us,” Mercure Pakenham managing director Dale Bainbridge said. STORY PAGES 14-15
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Victory! It was a red-letter day for Tooradin-Dalmore with the Seagulls, winning the seniors and reserves premierships at Garfield on Saturday. 24-PAGE FOOTBALL-NETBALL LIFTOUT INSIDE
Soaking up the atmosphere, from left, reserves captain Jack Denereaz and coach Nick Pouki with senior coach Lachie Gillespie and skipper Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Jordan Kelly. 298231
The Cardinia Casey Biggest Blokes Lunch is back… in a big way. After a two-year Covid-induced hiatus, the prostate cancer and men’s health fundraiser returned on Friday 9 September at a packedout Gumbuya World function centre. More than 400 blokes turned up to hear from health professionals, former Collingwood champion Peter Daicos and comedian Peter Rowsthorn across the afternoon, while raising significant funds for prostate cancer research and awareness initiatives. STORY AND PICTURES PAGES 23-26
Queen memories sands flocking to Warragul to catch a glimpse of her at the showgrounds. People of Pakenham waved to her as the royal train came through and were delighted to receive waves and smiles from the royal couple. The then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, also visited a fire-ravaged Cockatoo in 1983.
The royal visit was just weeks after the devastating Ash Wednesday fires swept through Cockatoo, bringing hope to locals as they tried to rebuild their lives. Former resident Eric Bumpstead was chosen to show the royal couple around and introduce them to members of local brigades.
“I don’t remember what was said now, but they were concerned and interested in what had happened,” Eric said in 2009. Local residents have shared their connections to the Queen. STORY PAGES 8-10
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