100 years ago
29 July 1915
Off to the War
On Sunday week the whole of the staff of the Dandenong Post Office (including Mr Field, ex postmaster) gathered together to make a presentation and say farewell to Mr Roy Crichton a member of the staff, who has enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces.
Mr J D Kinvig, postmaster congratulated Mr Crichton on the step he had taken. Mr Crichton was bravely going in a spirit of self sacrifice to fight for the Empire.
His (Mr Kinvig) reading had taught him that most of the benefits the world enjoyed were brought about by the self-sacrifice of great men, and it was that same spirit that animated those who were going to help their country in its time of need.
He had known that their young friend would act as a true Australian, in all circumstances, and he trusted would return safe and sound to his old position in the office.
He referred to Mr Crichton’s thoroughness as an officer of the department and his courteous demeanour towards the public and his fellow officers.
After all present had added their eulogiums of their comrade, and best wishes for his safe return, Mr Kinvig, on behalf of those present, presented Mr Crichton with a wristlet watch, and hoped it might prove useful and also be a reminder to him of his colleagues.
Mr Crichton feelingly replied and said he would do his best in whatever circumstances he was placed.
Before dispersing the company stood in silence for a few moments as a token of respect to the memory of Mr Eric Martin, a former colleague, who was killed at the glorious landing of the Australians at Gallipoli.
50 years ago
28 July 1965
Lucky escape in bus mishap
About 30 adults and children escaped serious injury when this bus operated by Grenada’s of Dandenong was forced off the road and came to rest against trees about a 100Ft drop near Marysville.
The bus was one of several taking GMH employees and their families on a trip to the snow.
The Journal was told that there was no panic when the passengers realised the bus was leaving the road.
The most serious injury suffered, he said was a broken nose. Driver of the bus was John David of Laurel Ave Doveton.
20 years ago
31 July 1995
Birth of a $6million ’Baby’
If Dandenong Hospital needs anything it’s a new maternity ward.
That’s the view of Health Minister Mrs Marie Tehan who last weekend launched the hospitals $6 million “New Baby“ maternity ward.
“The old maternity ward is managing but is well past its use-by-date and that’s why I gave this project a double tick on the priority list“.
“The number of births at Dandenong Hospital has continued to increase over the past five years“.
5 years ago
26 July 2010
Traders Network
Traders have been invited to network with members of the Dandenong Retail Traders Association.
A free informal networking session is on at 6pm at the Ramada Encore Hotel on August 3rd.
A benefit of becoming an association member was that Victoria Police, VicUrban and Council Representations make themselves available at the meetings to hear inquiries from retailers.
Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society
