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Cricket is back Strategy changes in more ways than one have fuelled Pakenham to the perfect start in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier Division. New approaches to bowling and bringing in Buckley Ridges and former Lions star Dale Tormey proved to be the difference makers for Pakenham against Devon Meadows. In the opening game of the season at Toomuc Reserve, the Lions won the toss and opted to take the bat. Despite opting for the crease, the innings got off to an awful start with skipper Jack Anning (1) being struck on the pads by Mitch Kleinig and given out just four balls into the season. SEE MORE IN SPORT
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History on show Many may know the Salvation Army today through their numerous op shops, but behind that lies a rich history that has impacted countless lives for over a century, and Pakenham was no exception. A new book from the Berwick Pakenham Historical Society chronicles the many lives connected to the Salvation Army Home between
1892 and 1919. A launch for ’When the Army Came to Pakenham: Salvation Army Home Pakenham 1892– 1919’ will be held this weekend to mark its release. Attendees will have the chance to hear firsthand from the author about this prominent institution in early local history.
Historical Society member Penny Harris Jennings researched extensive documentation to profile the many individuals who passed through the Salvation Army Home in Pakenham, including both those who received their service and those who provided it. Some had well-documented histories. Others were patchy across the various itera-
tions of the Army Home, which ranged from rehabilitating ex-convicts and addicts to housing the elderly. “There are some really sad stories, but there are also others that are really beautiful,” Ms Jennings said. FULL STORY PAGE 2 51 James Street Pakenham VIC 3810 renee.heath@ parliament.vic.gov.au reneeheathmp
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