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CFA on track for new base A BLOCK of land at the HMAS Cerberus naval base has been set aside for a new Crib Point CFA station. Firefighters had approached the federal government two years ago for a new site, concerned about their own dilapidated fire station and the urgent need for upgraded facilities. “We worked closely with the CFA and the Department of Defence to secure land at Cerberus on a peppercorn lease,” Flinders MP Greg Hunt said. The new fire station may take several years “but this is a first step in securing funds to build it”, Mr Hunt
said. “The recent fires highlighted the vital work of the Crib Point CFA and the protection they provide for the community.” South East Region CFA operations officer Troy Thornton said he was “excited” about the partnership between HMAS Cerberus and the Crib Point CFA and the opportunities it would provide. “Crib Point CFA is in desperate need of a new fire station and this is the first step towards making this happen,” he said.
Briefs
Car taken, found A CAR was stolen from the driveway of a house in Eliza Pl, Somerville, when the owner went inside for a glass of water, 3.20pm, Monday. The 2004 Holden Commodore SS was later found in Carol St, Mornington with its number plates missing. Police are searching for a Caucasian man, late 20s, black hair, with tattoos on his right arm.
Units rifled THIEVES cut the padlocks to two self-storage units in Simcock St, Somerville, sometime between 20-25 April. Roller doors were opened but it is not certain what was taken. Police are examining CCTV footage. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Quilt show A QUILT show will be held next week at Tyabb Community Hall,
Frankston-Finders Rd, Tyabb. The Tyabb Volunteer Quilters fundraiser, Saturday and Sunday, 7-8 May, will allow the group to make and donate quilts to needy recipients in nursing homes and the Victorian Children’s Hospital. Admittance is $5, with pattern and de-stash sales. Tea and coffee provided. Details: Renate Lee, 0417 111 173.
Cemetery turns 100 A GATHERING at Crib Point Public Cemetery, 11am, Monday 9 May, will celebrate its 100th birthday. All welcome.
Engraver exhibits MORNINGTON engraver Perry Fletcher’s exhibition ‘70 – A Journey So Far – Highlighting Diversity’ will be shown at Oak Hill Gallery, 1-29 May. The opening is on Sunday 1 May. All welcome. Details: 5973 4299 email art@oakhillgallery.com.au
Family affair: Amanda Garstin with pictures of her maternal grandfather, John Langman, and her sister is Michelle and brother Michael, and father Godfrey. Picture: Yanni
Family’s history of service A CERBERUS naval instructor can look back on an active family history spanning three generations of service. Petty Officer Amanda Garstin, of Hastings, attended yesterday’s Anzac service in civilian attire as she is on leave. A keen photographer, she knew being out of uniform would allow her more freedom to take photos. Since joining the navy as a communications information system sailor in 1999 Ms Garstin has received the Australian Defence Medal, Returned from Active Service Badge, Defence
Long Service Medal, Australia Day Medallion, Clasp S Pacific 2006 to the Australian Service Medal, Afghanistan Medal, Australian Active Service Medal with Clasp ICAT, and Australian Service Medal with Clasp Solomon Islands. Her maternal grandfather, John Langman (1925-2003), was a leading aircraftman in the RAAF, 1943-1946, who served as an assistant navigator in World War II. He was a founding member of Crib Point RSL and also on the former Hastings Shire Council
until the mid-1970s, and as shire president 1967-68. Her father, Godfrey Garstin, had an extensive naval career, 1968-2005, returning 2013-16 as a first lieutenant at HMAS Stirling. He was on the active reserve 2005-13. Sister Michelle Oakden is a squadron leader in the RAAF, serving since 1996 at Laverton. Brother, Michael, currently living in Sydney, NSW, was also a member of the RAN in communications and information systems, serving 2005-12.
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