In celebration of the anniversary of the gazettal of Frankston as a township in April 1854, Frankston City Council invites you to tell your Frankston story.

Sam Farmer's Story
Mrs Fennessy's Story
Ms Ingram's Story 
Jo Frawley 
Kirsten Lewis

Frankston has diverse history with many faces and stories to tell.  Residents have experienced the Citys changes, from Melbournes premier seaside retreat of the early 20th Century to the prosperous regional centre it is today. 

This development has provided community members with endless opportunities and in celebration of this 150th milestone, its time to share your stories of our great city and its amazing achievements.

Over 150 years, Frankston has grown and developed into an outstanding regional capital on the bay.  Business, cultural and sporting groups have benefited from a community committed to involving themselves in our citys development. 

Help Frankston City Council to celebrate our great city and its proud citizens.  We want to hear your story.

Submit your stories, in 250 words or less, of Frankston through the ages.  Stories may capture:

• Frankstons origins
• Frankston success stories
• Your experiences of life in Frankston
• The stories of generations of Frankston residents
• Frankstons period as Melbournes resort town
• Frankston through the War years
• Your favourite Frankston attraction
• Your recollections of events in Frankstons past
• Other significant aspects of Frankstons history

Community groups and residents are invited to participate in the project that will record Frankstons history through the eyes of the people who make the City what it is today. 

Entries will be evaluated based on their appeal, interest, readability and tourism-related elements.  Prizes are available in three categories, Junior (16 & under) Open (Over 16) and Group (two or more authors). 

Download the entry form  (Acrobat PDF file - 19 KB).

How to enter Tell Your Frankston Story: 

• Write your story about Frankstons history in 250 words or less
• Include the category you are entering at the top of your submission
• Include your name, address and phone number
• Submit your story to Frankston City Council

Mail: Tell Your Frankston Story
PO Box 490,
Frankston, Vic 3199

E-mail: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au 

Information and entry forms are also available from Council service outlets and Frankston Library branches. 

For further information, contact Frankston City Councils Marketing & Public Relations Unit on 9874 1888.

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