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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter December 2004 Area LTB1 Bridle Estate (NHW90)

December Meeting, Guest Speaker, Safe Driving Over Holidays, Police Crime Report.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 8th December 2004 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Area Manager, Carmen Cook 5134 1920.

Next Meeting

When: Monday 20th December 2004.

Time: 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

The December meeting will be the last for 2004. There will be a short get together afterwards. Residents are asked to please bring a plate of supper to share.

At the November meeting the guest speaker was Aidan Taylor from the Office of Housing which manages government housing in this area. They manage 547 properties in Morwell, 48 are on the Bridle Estate. Some residents expressed concern over the condition of the houses. The tenants are required to mow the grass, maintain the grounds and not allow the accumulation of rubbish. Any resident who feels a that a property is not being maintained in the appropriate manner, can contact the Office of Housing on 51362400 and ask for Kylie Jones.

Acting Sergeant Alan Dye also addressed the meeting, dealing with the current spate of thefts from cars. The thieves are targeting cash. If a wallet, handbag or purse is visible in the car, the thieves will break a window to steal the money contained in these articles. Where there is no visible sign of money the car is often ignored.

The Christmas holiday period has traditionally been the most important holiday period on the Australian calendar. During this period there is a dramatic increase in traffic throughout the State, which in increases the potential for accidents on the road system. Holiday periods are times for relaxation. Road trauma should never have any role in these periods. The most disappointing factor about the road toll is that almost all crashes are avoidable, if people simply complied with the traffic regulations.

The message is very clear. Be careful and follow these simple rules.

• · Don’t speed, comply with all speed limits
• · Don’t drink and drive (Consider also any medication you are taking - if you have any doubts consult your Doctor)
• · Never drive when fatigued. Don’t undertake a long journey after work, it is safer to get a good nights sleep at home and leave early the next morning. If you get tired while driving change drivers or pull over and have a power nap.
• · Be aware and alert to traffic around you.

Above all, have a great break and enjoy your yourselves.

We would like to thank S/C Brendan Clifford, Carmen Cook, Fay Azzopardi, Dave Soutar, Zone Leaders, and Volunteers who deliver the newsletters, for their untiring efforts to keep our Neighbourhood Watch Area running. It would not function without you

Police Crime Report For N.H.W. Area LTB1 Bridle Estate

Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences Foe This Area Are Listed

• 18/11/2004 Wattle Tree Cres. Burglary at a house.
• 28/10/2004 Nindoo Drive Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 28/10/2004 Susan Court Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 30/10/2004 Karlo Court Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 30/10/2004 Gabo Way Burglary at an unlocked garage.
• 1/11/2004 The Avenue Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle parked in the street.
• 7/11/2004 Dargo Crescent Theft from a house.
• 5/11/2004 Airlie Bank Road Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 7/11/2004 Bridle Road Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 6/11/2004 Gillie Crescent Burglary at a house.
• 9/11/2004 Airlie Bank Road Property damage to a house.
• 10/11/2004 Peter Street Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle parked in the street.
• 11/11/2004 Wattle Tree Cres. Theft from a motor vehicle.
• 12/11/2004 Kurt Street Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle.
• 14/11/2004 Chestnut Avenue Property damage.
• 17/11/2004 Chestnut Avenue Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle.
• 21/11/2004 Gillie Crescent Theft from a house.
• 20/11/2004 Bridle Road Property damage to the school.
• 21/11/2004 The Avenue Theft from a house.
• 21/11/2004 Wattle Tree Cres. Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 23/11/2004 Noonga Place Property damage to a house.
• 27/11/2004 The Boulevard Forced entry and burglary at a house.
• 27/11/2004 Ash Street Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.

Summary Of Stolen Items For The Above Offences

2 Electrical Appliances, 23 Cash, 1 Garden Item, 2 Jewellery,

12 Personal Property, 4 Tools, 4 Sporting Goods, 46 Other Items.

2 Offenders processed for any reported offence in the area

Before going away for a holiday secure your home. Arrange for someone to empty the letter-box. Lock away garden tools, ladders etc. Mow lawns, leave the house looking "lived in". Obtain an "Absence from Residence" form from your zone leader or police station, and lodge it with the Police.

Remember Burglars Don’t Take Holidays!

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au

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