Community News
Dobsons Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop opening hours for Term 3 are below:
- Mondays: 8:30 am - 11:30 am (except Public Holidays and Pupil Free days)
- Wednesdays: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Please note, however, that this may change depending upon circumstances and instructions from the Government.
We will update you, where necessary, with any changes to opening hours as soon as we are informed.
Dobsons kindly thanks parents and carers for their patience whilst social distancing is observed. Set limits will be closely adhered to, and only one customer will be allowed in the store at any given time.
Preservation of our local heritage
A petition has been set up by the City of Kingston’s Mayor to help preserve our local heritage.
There is concern in the local community that some of our local heritage may be lost once work commences on removing the level crossing at Chelsea Station. Of particular concern is the potential loss of two stone seats dating back to 1942, which were placed at Chelsea Station as a memorial to Cr G.R.A. Beardsworth. There are currently no plans to save the seats from removal, only the commemorative plaque is to remain.
Roy Beardsworth was a much respected member of the community. He was instrumental in the establishment of Mordialloc-Chelsea High School, which opened with 120 students in 1924, and also served on the first School Council. He twice held the position of Mayor of Chelsea and worked tirelessly for others. Roy died in 1939, aged 51.
At the conclusion of Roy’s funeral service the hearse passed through ranks of children on its way to the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery. Children from St Joseph’s Catholic School, Chelsea State School and Edithvale State School lined the roadway. Near the Mordialloc Creek Bridge boys from Mordialloc Chelsea High School, with their headmaster, paid their respects. The bells at the Chelsea Fire Station and Aspendale Fire Station were tolled and the shops of Chelsea were closed to allow the staff to stand outside their premises as the cortege passed.
For those interesting in signing the petition to have the seats factored back into the station precinct, please click this link: the Mayor's petition to LXRP
Further information on the stone seats can be found here: http://monumentaustralia.org.au/display/30778-george-roy-beardsworth
Roy Beardsworth
1928: Members of the first School Council of Mordialloc-Chelsea High School. Roy Beardsworth is front/centre.
Chelsea Community Support Services
If calling on a Monday, please use the mobile number as staff work remotely on this day. The mobile is always available for clients, families and anyone to call if assistance is required.
If you know of anyone who may need food relief, assistance with bill or school costs or referral to other agencies and they do not know where to go, please pass on the above details.
Local Small Business Directory
Aspendale Cricket Club is launching a new business directory to allow local businesses to advertise within the community under their club banner, thereby hopefully creating tangible business opportunities from this exposure. Due to the unpredictability of Covid-19, and the impact it has had on small businesses in the area, the club believe that this kind of local advertising will be able to significantly assist organisations in attracting potential customers.
If any parents, carers or students wish to advertise in the directory please email the club Secretary, Ben Lawrence: secretary@aspendalecricket.com