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A media outlet reports that a body has been discovered in a burnt out car near the corner of Murrindindi Rd and Camp Creek Rd, Murrindindi. Victoria Police are said to be currently investigating the scene.
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A Past Players’ Day was held at Thornton-Eildon District Football Club on Saturday (Aug. 17). A photo-feature page is included in this week’s edition of The Local Paper.
The Alexandra Edward Lodge held its 150th anniversary meeting at the Alexandra Masonic Centre on Thursday (Aug. 15). The evening was well attended by 48 members and guests, for a short history of the origins of the Lodge, including a brief biography of three founding members, presented by local historian Alan Layton. Amongst the guests
AFL Outer East has announced the venues and times for Division 2 finals matches this Saturday (Aug. 24). SENIORS FOOTBALL Qualifying Final: 2.10pm. Yarra Junction v Kinglake. At Woori Yallock.Elimination Final: 2.10pm. Gembrook-Cockatoo v Powelltown. At Yarra Junction. RESERVES FOOTBALL Qualifying Final: 11.55am. Woori Yallock v Kinglake. At Woori Yallock.Elimination Final: 11.55am. Yarra Glen v Gembrook-Cockatoo. At Yarra
We are saddened to share the news of the passing on Saturday at Yea of Mrs Joan Purcell. Her list of community involvements in Yea seems endless, including: Church, CWA, Fire Brigade, Guiding, Hospital Auxiliary, Lions Ladies, Red Cross, Rosebank, Show Society, Schools and Kindergartens. There were many other community links. Our sincere sympathies to
AFL OUTER EAST FOOTBALL SCORES AT A GLANCE DIVISION 2Seniors. Results. Round 18. Saturday, August 17. Gembrook-Cockatoo 18.17 (125) d Yarra Glen 7.6 (48). Seville 21.16 (142) d Kinglake 4.10 (34). Yea 17.10 (112) d Thornton-Eildon 8.8 (56). Yarra junction 27.18 (180) d Alexandra 5.3 (33). Powelltown: Bye.Ladder. 1. Seville, 238.96, 64. 2. Yarra Junction,
AFL OUTER EAST FOOTBALL SCORES AT A GLANCE DIVISION 2 Seniors. Results. Round 18. Saturday, August 17. Gembrook-Cockatoo 18.17 (125) d Yarra Glen 7.6 (48). Seville 21.16 (142) d Kinglake 4.10 (34). Yea 17.10 (112) d Thornton-Eildon 8.8 (56). Yarra junction 27.18 (180) d Alexandra 5.3 (33). Powelltown: Bye. Ladder. 1. Seville, 238.96, 64. 2.
Saturdn AFL Outer East Division 2 finals commence this Saturday (Aug. 24). In A-Grade, the top four comprises Yea, Seville, Kinglake and Yarra Glen. The B-Grade top four comprises Seville, Yarra Glen, Kinglake and Powelltown. C-Grade’s four is made up of Seville, Alex-andra, Powelltown and Yarra Glen. The D-Grade’s top teams are Seville, Yea, Alexandra
3.30AM SATURDAY: Emergency services have been called to remove a tree down near Kinross Farm, Flowerdale. The tree is impeding the safe passing of traffic on the Yea-Whittlesea Rd.
