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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter for October 2003 Area LTB1 Bridle Estate (NHW77)

Child Safety in Swimming Pools, Illegal Fireworks, Crime Stoppers, Police Crime Report, Home Insurance Discount,What is Neighbourhood Watch.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 5th October 2003 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Inc. No. A0037920V

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Area Coordinators Carmen Cook 5134 1920, Val. Bartholomeusz 5133 9685.

Next Meeting

When: Monday 20th of October 2003

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

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

Our September meeting was attended by Brendan Jenkins member for Morwell, John Truman Acting Regional Housing Manager and Maree Davidson Gippsland Manager of Community Housing. Concerns were raised with Brendan about the incidence of chroming in the area. Legislation is in The Victorian Parliament at the moment that will allow the police to confiscate chroming materials from offenders. John Truman spoke of the role of Regional Housing in the Latrobe Valley. Maree Davidson is responsible for respite housing where tenants need somewhere to stay for a short period, usually three months.

Child Safety in Swimming Pools and Spas

With the warmer weather approaching now is the time to assess how secure your pool or spa is to prevent access by unattended children.

The most common cause of death for children under five years of age is drowning. Last year, 35 children drowned in Australia’s backyard pools, spas, dams and even bathtubs. In the interests of child safety, the State Government introduced new pool safety regulations on 21 December, 2001. Under the regulations, ALL gates and doors providing access to a pool or spa MUST be fitted with self-closing and self latching devices. Pool owners with previously approved barriers may find they no longer comply. When in doubt consult the city building inspector. Be sure rather than sorry.

Illegal Fireworks:

The increasing undisciplined use of fireworks illegally by a small number of anti-social people in the community, has an adverse effect on animals. It is responsible for traumatising many dogs to the extent that they go missing.

In a traumatised state, many become victims of road accidents or are otherwise injured. Others face starvation or are attacked by other animals. Many never see their homes again, with heartbreaking consequences for their owners.

You can help stamp out this growing menace and its deplorable consequences by reporting the illegal use of fireworks and crackers to the police. This action may spoil the fun of a few people, but will be making life a lot safer and happier for your communities innocent animals and their loving human families. (From The Neighbourhood Watch Sentinel)

Crime Stoppers:

Ring Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 any time you have information on a crime which may lead to an arrest.

You do not have to give your name or address, Crime Stoppers’ phones do not reveal the caller number. If a follow up is required you can be given a confidential identification number. Your call could make Victoria safer

Do not ring Crime Stoppers in an emergency or when a crime is in progress, ring 000. If you are a victim in an emergency ring 000, or a non emergency ring your local police.

N.H.W. Area LTB1 Bridle Estate Police Crime Report For September 2003

Due to Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For This Area Are Listed

• 8/9/2003 The Avenue Forced entry and burglary at a house.
• 10/9/2003 Wattle Tree Cres. Theft from a motor vehicle 2130-0800 hrs.
• 10/9/2003 Bridle Road Theft from a motor vehicle parked in the driveway 1900-1130 hrs.
• 21/9/2003 Bridle Road Property damage to a house 0140-0155 hrs.
• 22/9/2003 Olive Drive Property damage to a house (broken window) 1800-1900 hrs.
• 27/9/2003 Gabo Way Burglary at a house 1100-1105 hrs.
• 29/9/2003 Bridle Road Forced entry and burglary at a milk-bar 0141 hrs.
• 29/9/2003 Olive Drive Two counts of robbery in the front garden and theft from a
• motor vehicle 2230-2310 hrs.
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• Summary Of Stolen Items For the Above Offences

(1) Car Accessories, (14) Cigarettes, (1) Garden Item, (7) Personal Property, (1) Power Tools,

(1) Photographic Equipment, (1) Other.

6 Offenders Were Processed For Any Reported Offence In The Area.

Home Insurance Discount:

When you live in an active Neighbourhood Watch area, some insurance companies may give a discount on home and contents insurance policies premiums. Our NHW area LTB1 is an active NHW area. Check with your insurance company to see if they give this discount and are you receiving it. A discount may also be available if you hold a Seniors Card.

What Is Neighbourhood Watch:

Neighbourhood Watch is a community based crime prevention program. It aims to reduce the incidence of preventable crime, and provide a safer community for all Victorians. Neighbourhood Watch is a proven Police and Community partnership against crime. The program was introduced in 1983 to assist the Victoria Police to effectively control the, crime rate especially the incidence of burglary and related thefts. More than 50% of Victoria is already covered by NHW.

You’re always welcome to borrow one of our engravers. Ring Malcolm on 5134 3071 and he will be happy to arrange for you to receive one, so you can mark your personal items at home.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au

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