In 1930, the FBI cracked the case of a Ketchikan murder thanks to an incriminating can of sliced peaches on local history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. Last week, this column featured the story of two World War II draft dodgers chased by federal agents in the wilds around Talkeetna. Referenced in that article was an earlier case featuring the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Alaska. After a few requests from readers, the following is that story. Next week the series returns to Anchorage with the origin of the city’s name.
Minister’s move clears way for VCAT appeal
STATE Planning Minister Richard Wynne has told state parliament that he will not be “calling in” the Ryman Healthcare application to develop a retirement village at Mount Eliza.
This clears the way for the New Zealand-based company to take its bid – for eight four-storey buildings, three three-storey buildings, 272 apartments, 362 car spaces, 115 nursing beds and a place of worship over 23,000 square metres on the site of the former Melbourne Business School – to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on 15 March. (“Ryman to appeal council knockback”
The VCAT hearing will adjudicate on Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s decision to refuse a permit for the application at 60-70 Kunyung Road – a proposal opposed by more than 1000 objectors last year, but which received 33 letters of support.
Pines take out Jack Peacock Cup
Picture: Andrew Hurst
PINES have thumped Somerville to take home the Peninsula Jack Peacock Cup.
Somerville were sent in to bat first in the twenty over competition decider. They only scored 83 runs, leaving the door wide open for Pines to grab the win.
Harley Parker was Pines’ best bowler, taking 4/16 off his four overs.
Pines made quick work of their run chase. Openers Damien Lawrence and Ricky Ramsdale combined for 48 runs to put victory within reach.
Pines eventually hit the winning runs and claimed the trophy with seven overs to spare.
DISTRICT
A SUPER over decided the winner of Rosebud and Carrum’s thrilling Jack Peacock Cup final on Sunday.