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Article: VIC: Frankston hospital shapes as key issue in vital seat
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- AAP General News (Australia)
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- September 28, 1999
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AAP General News (Australia)
09-28-1999
VIC: Frankston hospital shapes as key issue in vital seat
Bed and staff shortages at the Frankston Hospital are shaping up as a key issue in the
electorate's upcoming poll, which will determine the next Victorian state government.
Caretaker premier JEFF KENNETT's been pressed on the issue during a hostile visit to a pub
on his first visit to the electorate since the funeral of sitting MP PETER MCLELLAN on Friday.
The by-election is necessary because Mr MCLELLAN, an independent, died on election day.
Success in the by-election has assumed crucial importance for the next state government
after the September 18 poll left the Coalition with 43 ...