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After the inferno

MORDIALLOC man Sam Bryant surveys the damage and what’s left of his daughter’s favourite chair after a fire destroyed his home late last month. The artist lost most of his possessions but his heart has been warmed by the generosity of others who have rallied to help him begin rebuilding his life. See story Page 9. Picture: Gary Sissons

Hotel plan ‘fails pub test’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au PLANS to redevelop the Mentone Hotel will go before Kingston Council this month in the next stage of the conversion of the iconic venue into townhouses with an adjoining apartment complex amid concerns about the height of the apartment building and a lack of pub space. A planning application for a four-storey development housing 56 apartments

and 12 townhouses will be considered by Kingston councillors at a public council meeting on 18 May. Developer Paul Huggins of Momentum Developments bought the Beach Rd hotel, known locally as The Edgy, for an undisclosed sum believed to be in excess of $9 million early last year after previous owners Open Door Pub Co offloaded the hotel. Mr Huggins wants to build a fourstorey apartment block on the hotel’s

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car park site beside The Edgy and townhouses on the upper levels of the hotel building itself. Heritage Victoria has heritage listed the hotel’s facade but there is discontent over Mr Huggins’ plans to incorporate a restaurant/cafe in the lower floor of the main hotel building. The proposed eatery would be 227 square metres in size. The Save The Edgy group, who have been campaigning for the pub to be reopened, want at

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least 800 square metres set aside for live music. A council officer report has recommended councillors back the planning application at this month’s council meeting. The Save The Edgy group is disappointed a scaled down restaurant will replace the former pub space. “When I saw on page 2 of the 95-page council officer’s report that the development will only allow for a small ‘food and drink premises’ operating on a res-

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taurant and cafe licence, I felt we had not been listened to,” Save the Edgy group spokesman Clarke Martin said. “The Planning Minister is on the record saying that developers must provide public amenity when making large residential applications. The current plan does not meet that test. All along this journey we have been willing to work with the owner to produce a win-win outcome and that offer continues.” Continued Page 6

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Sky rail noise report annoys Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au ELEVATED rail “will reduce noise” from passing trains for anyone living near a train line according to the state government but anti-sky rail campaigners opposed to elevated rail along the Frankston line say noise control is not the only factor that will affect neighbouring residents’ quality of life. Labor Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan last week released a Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) preliminary noise report for the Cranbourne to Pakenham level crossing removals. “This report confirms the elevated line will reduce train noise for local residents day and night,” Ms Allan said in a statement. The report was compiled by noise and vibration experts WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, a company in a corporate alliance of businesses awarded contracts to remove the nine level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong. Lend Lease, CPB Contractors, Aurecon and Metro Trains are the other companies in the alliance tasked with separating rail from road along the Dandenong line. Simon Johnson, founder of noskyrail.com.au, says he fears the WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff noise report is an indication of “what is coming down the line” for sections of the Frankston line. “They seem to be the experts in noise control but my understanding is that document was done at least in part by the consortium that won the bid,” Mr Johnson said. He said the report did not look at

Future vision? An artist’s impression of how elevated rail along the Frankston line may look in Edithvale. Source: noskyrail. com.au

potential pollution problems caused by diesel fumes from trains running “two or three storeys in the air”. Mr Johnson says the government should “come clean” with a full Environment Effects Statement about any environmental impacts of elevated rail. The Planning Minister would have oversight of elevated rail projects and the community could voice its concerns if a full EES was required. Ms Allan has said every level crossing along the Frankston line to be removed will be assessed on an individual basis to determine ways

to separate road from rail at intersections. “The approach that’s been taken on this corridor [Dandenong] is not necessarily the outcome that will be taken on the Frankston corridor and I think it’s wrong to assume that it would be,” she said last weekend. The LXRA, a Department of Transport body, is overseeing community consultation on level crossing removals before options are released next month. A final decision on how level crossings will be removed will be made at the end of this year with construction

due to begin in 2018. Acting Auditor-General Peter Frost said last week there is a worrying lack of transparency around major projects such as the planned removal of 50 level crossings across Victoria at an estimated cost of $5-6 billion. Mr Frost noted in the Managing and Reporting on the Performance and Cost of Capital Projects Report tabled in Parliament last week that level crossings are being removed before an overall business case, due to be completed “in mid-2016”, has been completed. “Unexpected cost blowouts can

significantly impact the state’s finances and affect the government’s ability to deliver its wider policy agenda,” Mr Frost said. “Unforeseen delays also mean the community has to wait longer for promised benefits, and unreliable benefit estimates risk distorting government’s decision making.” Ms Allan says the government is “getting it done after years of excuses”. “These level crossings are some of our worst. They clog roads, stop us running more trains and put lives at risk every single day,” she said.

Council weed killer ‘may be harmful’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A WEED killer used by Kingston Council has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, infertility and cancers. Council workers spray Roundup Biactive to control weeds and there is mounting evidence that one of its ingredients, glyphosate, may be toxic to humans. European Union countries are reviewing the use of the chemical in weed killers and may vote to ban its sale later this month.

Councillors backed a notice of motion by Cr David Eden at council’s latest public council meeting to review Kingston Council’s use of Roundup Biactive, especially around schools, playgrounds and kindergartens. “As a council, we can either ignore the evidence that’s starting to come to light or we can look at alternative approaches,” Cr Eden said. He likened the scientific research on glyphosate to previous health problems that emerged around asbestos in buildings. “People dismissed it because au-

thorities said it may not be a concern.” The use of glyphosate around lakes and waterways is also a concern according to Cr Eden. He also said a local kindergarten organiser told him the kinder is using chemical-free weed killers because some children “were starting to get a rash”. “It’s commonly accepted that younger people are more susceptible to the impact of a wide range of chemicals.” Bayside Council decided earlier this year to order its staff to use pine

oil and steam to control weeds in areas where children play and limit the use of herbicides. Castlemaine and Bendigo residents have petitioned their councils to cease using glyphosate-based pesticides. Using steam-based alternatives for weed control can be more expensive. In February WorkSafe Victoria issued guidelines for employers to minimise employees’ exposure to herbicides such as glyphosate. “Spraying should also be avoided during very windy conditions to minimise the possibility of exposure to spray drift,” the guidelines stated.

Alternative approach: Cr David Eden wants Kingston Council to review its use of a weed killer linked to health issues.

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WHEN a child in the City of Kingston gets sick they will most likely be treated at Monash Children’s Hospital, a place many families are unaware even exists. However, Paterson Lakes mother Vanessa Miranda knows this special part of Monash Medical Centre too well. Her daughter Taylah was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 14 at the end of 2014, and Vanessa will always be grateful for the life saving care and treatment at Monash Children’s Hospital. Vanessa cannot forget the day she found out Taylah had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. “We entered a new world that day. A world where before we thought childhood cancer happened to other families, not ours,” Vanessa said. Emerging from other side of treatments, having been through some hellish days in the Intensive Care Unit, Taylah is doing well and has even kept

up with her lessons at Haileybury College in Keysborough. With her amazing courage and determination, Taylah continues to navigate the trials of cancer with such a positive spirit and now wishes to become a paediatric oncologist. With Taylah’s future looking bright, Vanessa has turned her appreciation into action to help Monash raise funds for a new purpose-built children’s hospital that will open next to Monash Medical Centre next year. “Monash Hospital was built many years ago but was purpose built for adults, not children. The walls are white, the play areas are tiny and there is little comfort for our sick children,” Vanessa said.“The new hospital building is focused on giving children and their families a wonderful assortment of things that will make their stay and treatment a little less confronting than it is. With areas for animals, a lounge for parents,

and counselling spaces, the environment will be designed to comfort families.” Vanessa is organising ‘The Biggest Playdate’ with the first one being held, appropriately, on International Children’s Day on Saturday 28 May at the Silly Seahorse Play Centre in Chelsea Heights. Extended to include the surrounding land around the centre, this wonderland of children’s activities will include superheroes, Disney princesses, rides, mini golf, balloons, face painting, farm animals and more. Great coffee, ice creams, fairy floss, popcorn, and BBQ will also be available and all funds will go towards the children’s cancer centre in the new hospital. n The Biggest Playdate will take place at Silly Seahorse Play Centre, 2/213225 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights on Saturday 28 May, 10am-3pm. See ‘The Biggest Playdate’ on Facebook or call the play centre on 9776 3100 for further information.

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Grant response not so quick Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A COMMUNITY group that became embroiled in a political stoush and legal threats over funding from ratepayers has again applied for a grant from Kingston Council. Kingston Residents Association, a group of residents who work with all levels of government “to make Melbourne’s City of Kingston a better place to live”, has applied for $2000 through council’s newly established Quick Response Grants program. The KRA wants the grant to pay to print and mail out newsletters “to keep the community informed by having regular consultation to develop partnerships for the highest community benefit”. A council officer assessment of the KRA grant application tabled at the latest council meeting found the application “meets all the assessment criteria, however a reduced grant is recommended to allow opportunities for other individuals or groups to access grant funds”. “A grant of $200 is recommended subject to written confirmation that newsletters will not promote activities that are contrary to a council decision or policy,” the report said. The KRA lodged an appeal to VCAT in 2014 over council’s decision to grant a permit to remove vegetation to build a one kilometre section of the Bay Trail between Charman Rd and Mentone Life Saving Club. The community group unsuccess-

fully appealed to stop “excessive” vegetation removal to pave the way for the shared cycle and walking trail. Councillors decided to defer a decision at council’s latest public council meeting on handing over any money to the group. Cr Paul Peulich said the KRA request for ratepayer funds “needs to be examined in further detail”. “We’ve had in the past council funds that were dispersed through ward funds or through a grant allocation process which have been used for purposes to campaign against a council decision on planning matters,” Cr Peulich said. “There have been groups who have used council funds to launch VCAT appeals and campaign against council decisions and while it is any individual or group’s right to do so it shouldn’t be at the expense of ratepayers.” The Quick Response grants replaced the previous councillors’ ward grants program last November after the state government axed discretionary ward funds amid concerns most councils across Victoria had inappropriate measures in place to stop potential misuse of ward grants. Council officers, not councillors, initially decide whether to recommend Quick Response grant applications for approval. In 2013 former Mordialloc Liberal MP Lorraine Wreford accused the KRA in Parliament of being a clandestine Labor Party front “propped up” by ratepayers’ funds.

Grant delayed: KRA president Trevor Shewan says application met council criteria.

Ms Wreford later apologised for comments she made in Parliament about Cr David Eden after he gave $1500 in ward funds to the KRA (‘Wreford apologises, defamation case over’, The News 24/6/15). Cr Eden then dropped defamation proceedings against Ms Wreford. The KRA was founded by Nick Eden, the father of Cr Eden, and

was passed on to the stewardship of former KRA president Maureen Lim who now works as an electorate officer in Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny’s office. Dylan Steed, who also now works in the office of Ms Kilkenny, succeeded Ms Lim as KRA president for a brief time. Cr Eden’s allocation of ward funds to the KRA came when Ms Lim was the group’s president. Councillors Tamara Barth, Steve Staikos and Rosemary West also contributed ward funds cash to the group “for community advocacy” in 2013. Former Kingston councillor Trevor Shewan is the current president of the KRA. He says the group has 24 members and he made the application for a Quick Response grant on behalf of the KRA in March. “The Quick Response grants have criteria and we met the criteria and that should be the end of the story,” Mr Shewan told The News. Three previous KRA newsletters were provided to council to support the grant application. Mr Shewan said he is not a member of the Labor Party. Councillors will now decide later this month whether to back the council officer’s recommendation to grant a reduced $200 in funding to the KRA. “Kingston allocated $50,000 to the Quick Response Grants at their November meeting in 2015,” Mr Shewan said. “There is no shortage of funds.”

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Smash and grab OFFENDERS used concrete paving stones to smash their way into a Braeside factory to steal go-karts and parts valued at $10,000 at 1.10am last Thursday (5 May). They also set fire to a filing cabinet outside the Kevlar Cl premises, possibly as a decoy to the robbery, Mordialloc police said later. The thieves stole a vintage go-kart, dragged a second go-kart from a workshop and removed the engine from another go-kart which they dropped onto the floor before running off. Police also found a child’s car seat and burnt-out toolbox on the nature strip. CCTV footage is being examined for clues. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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Pub at The Edgy ‘not financially viable’ Continued from Page 1 Mr Huggins said he had advertised for a tenant to take on the management of a pub on the whole ground floor of the Mentone Hotel but it is not financially viable. “It’s only gone broke three times in 20 years. They’re asking muggins here – not Paul Huggins – to go and do the same but the answer’s ‘no way’,” he said. Mr Huggins said he had promised to “take out three or four apartments” if a pub owner could be found to take on the lease for the lower floor and had advertised without success for 12-18 months for someone to come forward. Federal Labor Isaccs MP Mark Drey-

fus said he “is strongly against” the planning application. “This kind of development on Beach Rd is completely out of character with the Beach Rd environment and would require a planning scheme amendment to change the existing height limit,” Mr Dreyfus said. “Council should stop this application in its tracks and insist that any development on the site of the Mentone Hotel remain at two storeys, as per the existing planning scheme.” Kingston councillor David Eden has urged residents to contact councillors if they have concerns over the redevelopment of the Mentone Hotel. “The Edgy is not protected and it’s not

saved,” Cr Eden said on Facebook. “Get in touch with your councillors and let them know your thoughts. We all need to work together to ensure that we protect our amenity and most definitely not allow four storeys beachside.” Mr Huggins said the apartment building will be lower than the main hotel building since the design is “a wedding cake” shape with a setback third and fourth level. “It will not open up a breach of the two-level height restraints along Beach Rd,” he said. “The law states that the only way you can go and get a height amendment under a DDO [Design and Development Overlay] is it must be a

site of state significance and it must be heritage listed.” The businessman said the Mentone Hotel is the only site on Beach Rd that fits the criteria. “Mark Dreyfus is an educated man and he knows full well that’s the story but he’s bandying this about for a votes grab,” Mr Huggins said. “It’s just a scare tactic at the end of the day.” If councillors vote to give the planning application the go-ahead on 18 May a planning scheme amendment will be advertised for public comment. State Labor Planning Minister Richard Wynne will have the final say on the planning application in any event.

No room at inn: The Mentone Hotel’s pub days and nights may be over.

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CHELTENHAM police are investigating claims by a 54-year-old Modella woman that she was stalked by a man at the Mentone beach car park, 9.40pm, Sunday. The woman said she parking when she noticed a man in a white Ford station wagon staring at her. When she moved her car he followed close behind, first into another parking bay and then along Beach Rd, up Warrigal Rd, onto Nepean Hwy, into Centre Dandenong Rd and then outside Coles, Southland, where he parked two bays away from her and continued staring. The woman called Triple Zero and the man drove off, but she again realised he was following her – and then driving slowly in front of her – along Nepean Hwy, Charman Rd and Park Rd until she stopped outside Cheltenham police station and reported the incident. Police visited the man’s address but no one was home. Inquiries are continuing and CCTV footage from Coles and Drummond Golf is being examined.

Fraudster makes off A SHOPPER who fraudulently obtained $179 in Target gift coupons, Southland, is being investigated. Police say a woman chose a quilt from the manchester section, 2.30pm, Tuesday, and then, despite not paying for it, approached the returns counter and asked for a refund. As she was not able to produce a receipt the staff offered her a $179 store coupon which she used to buy gift cards. The store manager became suspicious after watching in-store CCTV footage and told the woman: “I know what you just did.” She replied: “I don’t know what you are talking about” and walked to the carpark before driving off in a black Holden station wagon. The woman is described as European, 30-35 years old, 160cm, blonde-brown shoulder length hair. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

‘Blitz’ forces line closure FRANKSTON line commuters face more short-term pain for long-term gain with the rail line set to be closed between Caulfield and Moorabbin stations for more than a month from the end of June. Buses will replace trains between the stations for 37 days from 24 June until 31 July so level crossing removals at Ormond, McKinnon and Bentleigh stations can be completed. The works to separate road from rail, described as a “massive winter construction blitz” by the Labor state government, will be finished by August. Acting Premier James Merlino said the three level crossings will be re-

moved by August, six months ahead of schedule. “We’re not wasting a single day removing these three dangerous and congested level crossings that have plagued communities for more than a century. Soon these relics of the past will be gone,” Mr Merlino said. Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the level crossings will be gone by the time train services between Caulfield and Moorabbin resume and three new train stations will also be completed. “Removing these crossings will reduce traffic congestion, improve public transport and make these communities

safer. There will be disruption while these works occur, but it will be worth it.” Trains on the Stony Point line will also be unable to access Southern Cross station for maintenance while the line is partially closed so buses will also replace trains on the Stony point line from 25 June to 31 July. Weekend closures will also take place on 14-15 May and 4-5 June between Caulfield and Mordialloc. Train pain on way: The Frankston line will be shut down between Caulfield and Moorabbin for 37 days so level crossing removal works at Ormond, McKinnon and Bentleigh can be finished. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Tobacco store raid arrests POLICE arrested three young offenders in the city early on Tuesday (10 May), only hours after a dramatic confrontation at Thrift Park shopping centre, Mentone. Two teenagers, 16 and 17, and a man, 21, are said to have driven to the centre at 3.10am in a white Hyundai sedan, with one remaining behind the wheel while the others allegedly used a sledgehammer to smash their way inside. They then used tools to force open a roller door at the TSG Tobacco store where they stole a large quantity of cigarettes. Other cigarette packets were later found strewn around the store. The pair ran back to their car and attempted to flee, only to come face to face with an arriving police car. The offenders allegedly attempted to ram the police car, which was forced to take evasive action. The thieves then fled north along Nepean Hwy where they were spotted by other police. A sledgehammer was retrieved and kept for analysis. Later, a car matching the description of the getaway car was found torched in Airport West. Three males, two from Chadstone and one from Essendon, were arrested in the city at 5am and charged with burglary, theft of a motor car and arson.

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Hell hath no fury … AN Aspendale woman has been charged with recklessly causing injury following a scene at the Chelsea Harvest Festival on Saturday (7 May). The woman, 41, was at the festival with friends when she spotted her former boyfriend, 42, of Bonbeach with his new girlfriend, 41, of Chelsea. The woman allegedly shouldered her victim, knocking her down. The assailant then drove to her old boyfriend’s house where she allegedly punched the victim in the forehead and mouth, again knocking her down, this time in the driveway. The woman also allegedly grabbed the boyfriend’s mobile phone and threw it onto the road, cracking the screen. The victim received significant injuries in the attack and was taken to Frankston Hospital for treatment, police said. Her assailant was charged with recklessly causing injury and criminal damage. She was released pending summons to face court at a later date.

While they were sleeping A THIEF stole a laptop, cigarettes, jewellery and a wallet from a Carrum house overnight while the occupants slept on Wednesday (4 May). Chelsea police said the offender jumped the fence of the Rigby St house and walked around to the unlocked laundry. Entering the lounge room he took the wallet and cigarettes from a dining table, laptop from a coffee table and bracelet from a bag on a side table. The total value of the haul is almost $3000. The victim said he only noticed the items were missing when he walked through the lounge room in the morning. Police are examining a neighbour’s CCTV footage for clues. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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LETTERS We urge everyone to take notice of tripping hazards and poor footpaths, particularly where seniors walk, and report issues to their local council. Dr Ben Rossiter, executive officer, Victoria Walks

Sky rail ‘rejected’ IN April, Kingston Council met with the Transport Minister to discuss level crossing removal on the Frankston line. We presented community ideas for level crossing removals, asked for environmental and acoustic reports, and shared community feedback against elevated rail. Since then, Cr Geoff Gledhill, Cr Ron Brownlees and I have been door knocking in the area to help form our own views. From the people I heard from, the vast majority - over 90 per cent - do not want sky rail, especially the bulk and noise and from elevated diesel freight trains. It’s become clear our community along the Frankston line overwhelmingly prefers railunder-road crossing removals. We will continue to liaise with the Level Crossing Removal Authority as they develop options for each crossing. In the meantime, it’s important that everyone continues to raise awareness, share experiences and keep everyone else up to date. Level crossing removals are a once-in-ahundred-year project, and I believe it needs to be done right. Cr Tamsin Bearsley, Kingston mayor

Duplication a win The announcement in the recent state budget that at last the duplication of Thompsons Rd is to go ahead was most welcome news. It is certainly a project that will make a tremendous difference to safety as well as saving huge blocks of time for motorists. This will be an investment in the area and money well spent. Patricia McMulin, Carrum

Invisible road toll For far too long the consequence of poor infrastructure causing people to fall in the street has been ignored. With funding from VicHealth, Victoria Walks commissioned Monash University Accident Research Centre to conduct a detailed study of falls

Sky rail feedback different Re ‘Sky rail high on council’s mind’, The News 27/4/16: Interesting that the council have receive strong negative feedback about sky rail, seems a little inconsistent with LXRA reports! Keep up the good work. Lauren Tierney, via Facebook

Location, location, location Still no discussion held on the decrease in our property values. Just not good enough. Kate Bart, via Facebook

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IT’S that time of year again. It’s time to wear the colour orange for Wear Orange Wednesday on 11 May to show appreciation of the help given to the community by SES volunteers. WOW Day falls within National Volunteers Week (11-17 May) this year, an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of the nation’s volunteers. The Chelsea unit of the SES are also running a competition on their Facebook page for the best picture showing how members of the community are showing their support with their pets, homes, businesses or themselves in orange like SES volunteer Allan Crompton and Kingston mayor Tamsin Bearsley, above. There is a prize for the most creative picture. See facebook.com/ChelseaSES for details. while walking and the results are very worrying. This ground breaking research found trips and falls in the street send more than 5000 pedestrians to hospital in Victoria each year – even more than collisions with cars. While people of all ages might fall in the street, the consequences of falling can be devastating for older people in particular. Older people are more fragile so more likely to be seriously injured and they take longer to recover after being tripped on a footpath or kerb.

Falling and breaking a hip can be life changing and lead to premature death. International research shows that up to 40 percent of hip fracture patients die within a year of their injury. The Victorian and federal governments need to start investing in making walking safer and supporting councils to improve footpath surfaces and road crossings. There are great economic costs associated with falls and ill health and they cannot simply expect local councils to foot the bill.

Not enough money to go under on the Frankston line, yet the budget was a boomer and they are going rail link along inner city, billions of dollars? I guess the inner city people and voters are more important...more valuable? Paul Johnston, via Facebook

Inner city bias Australia once again held back from progress by NIMBY people. Anton Citizen, via Facebook Letters to the editor can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@baysidenews.com.au Letters should be kept to a maximum 300 words and include name, address and contact phone number for verification purposes. Readers can also comment at the Bayside News page on Facebook.

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Mess no stress: Angela Costigan is happy for children such as Toby and Grace to visit Aspendale Gardens Community Service despite occasional spills. Picture: Gary Sissons

Remains of the day fire struck: Sam Bryant is grateful that the community rallied around when his Mordialloc home was gutted by fire. Picture: Gary Sissons

Bryant, an artist, said. “I am amazed by their generosity. We received so much help; it’s been quite humbling.” Mr Bryant was not at home when the fire started at 10pm on Wednesday 27 April, but friend Libby Sunshine, 20, heard the alarm and saw smoke in the hallway. She “grabbed her cat and handbag and fled the house”, police said later. Twenty-five firefighters tackled the blaze, which was brought under control at 10.48pm. Mr Bryant, who rushed home soon afterwards, ran inside to save his laptop and a wooden DVD case containing family photos, as well as animation

work and assorted artworks for an upcoming exhibition. “The wooden box had been burnt but a fireman began bringing out all these single tapes, as well as a fire-blackened laptop and camera whose memory cards may be OK,” he said. “And the walking stick of Japanese oak made by my grandfather while a prisoner-of-war in Singapore, Olive’s Christening candle – as well as the Grange Hermitage – all hold special memories,” he said. But the cherry on top was the safe return of his four beloved cats who all fled the fire. “I’m so grateful they are alright,” he said.

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Putting modern families first The Aspendale Gardens Community Service (AGCS) will be running several events and activities to celebrate National Families Week next week. Building on the theme ‘Stronger Families, Stronger Communities’, the AGCS will present two talks about preventing child injury and practical parenting tips and facilitate a community collection for charity Mummies Supporting Families in Need. “All families are different but ultimately we all at one time or another face the same challenges and experience the same joys during our parenting journey,” AGCS commu-

nity development coordinator Angela Costigan said. “National Families Week offers a great opportunity for families to connect with each other and with others in the community. “At the Aspendale Gardens Community Service, we wanted to offer programs during Families Week that allow families to share those joys and challenges and to connect with each other.” See agcsinc.org.au or call AGCS on 9587 5955 for further information on the events throughout the week in National Families Week from Monday 16 May to Friday 20 May.

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or financial situation. Others are migrants who need help with their English skills,” said Ms Treloar. “All that is required of our 1-1 volunteers is a willingness to help and at least one hour per week to spare.” PAEL aren’t worried about the volunteers’ level of education, as long as they have literacy skills, and the information session will be held in Hastings. “There is no experience necessary, and after five weeks of training just a couple of hours a week, volunteers will be able to help improve another person’s way of life by tutoring reading and writing. It is incredible what a sense of satisfaction it brings to help someone read or write,” said Ms Treloar. PAEL helps adults develop their reading and writing, English language and numeracy skills, thus improving their way of life and opening up a world of opportunities for them. To find out more about getting involved, the short information session is being held at The Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings, on Wednesday May 25 at 10.30am. For further details phone 5986 8177 or 5979 1398.

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Family ties inform author’s Rebellion “It may be called the finest thing in Australasian history. It was a revolution – small in size but great politically; it was a strike for liberty, a struggle for principle, a stand against injustice and oppression. … It is another instance of a victory won by a lost battle” Mark Twain, Following the Equator (1897)

Rebel with a cause: Journalist and author Fran Henke has written Winds of Rebellion, the second book in a trilogy about Australians pushing back against authority.

WHEN Fran Henke wanted someone to launch her latest historical novel she had to look no further than at the words she had written. Kerry McNarn, district nurse, wedding celebrant whose name and personality form the basis for a “character” used in two of Henke’s books readily agreed to step from the pages of Winds of Rebellion for its public release. In a self-reflective moment Henke questions the professionalism of using the names and personalities of friends in a work of fiction and then supplies the answer: “Maybe, but enormous fun yes.” An artist, journalist, author and accomplished photographer, Henke is well known for her long running Council Watcher column with the former Independent News Group. Her latest book Winds of Rebellion - the second of the A Fair Wind trilogy - is about how far Australians can be pushed before they say enough. The first book of the trilogy, Other Side of the Wind, was published for Henke’s 70th birthday in 2013. This second book is based on events and players at the time of the Eureka rebellion on the Ballarat goldfields. “It carries some of the characters from the first book into the tense months of 1854, when ordinary people became caught up in extraordinary events,” Henke says. At that time, she says, miners on the Ballarat and Bendigo goldfields were willing to pay for a licence – “also known as a tax” - but wanted a say in how the goldfields were run. They held meetings and organised deputations to authorities. “The government, paranoid about the number of so called foreigners on the goldfields, had a fortified camp for soldiers and troopers. So miners built a ramshackle stockade of shaft timbers,” Henke says. “Men were asleep there on Sunday 3 December 1854 when 276 soldiers and police arrived, shooting and slashing, burning nearby tents with families inside. “An estimated 60 people died either that morning or later – of those, six were troopers. So it wasn’t a rebellion, more like a massacre.” Henke’s tale is from the point of view of people in Geelong, “the rest,

a trilogy was still possible and has applied for a State Library fellowship to research the third, “taking the story up to Federation, another family passion”. “The extraordinary stories of the Eureka rebellion and Federation deserve to be better known,” she says. “After 50 years of journalism I reckon I can make what might seem heavy yarns interesting. That was my job: to take complex issues of government, parliament, council, science, the arts, make them even entertaining.” In recent months, after 25 years of advocating to state and federal government about the needs of Australia’s estimated 400,000 polio survivors (the country’s largest physical disability group) she resigned from the Polio Reference Group and the Board of Polio Australia. Her aim was to concentrate on writing and printmaking (“having just been given a splendid etching press”) but the death of then Mornington Peninsula Post-Polio Support Group chairman Dennis Lloyd has seen her take on some of his work. A further block to Henke’s writing and printmaking comes each year with organising the Mornington Peninsula’s Winter Blanket Appeal, coordinating knitters to make blankets and clothing for needy families through Southern Peninsula Food for All. This year the appeal is seeking beanies, scarves, mittens and children’s jumpers to about age 10. “Like many so-called retired people I am busy, but finally and in between, concentrating on the dream of making books and pictures,” Henke says. “Polio took away some potential in life, but gave me much more – especially a love of words, music and images. It also showed me the need for each of us to do whatever we can to help each other and to speak up about injustice – whatever the cost.” The public launch of Winds of Rebellion is 2pm Sunday 15 May at Oak Hill Gallery, MorningtonTyabb Rd, Mornington. Fran Henke’s books ($25 plus $8 postage) are available from Flying Pony Press, flyingponypress@ gmail.com Keith Platt

recreation and restocking point for the Ballarat goldfields”. She feels drawn to Ballarat as it was the birthplace of her mother and her maternal grandfather was a miner, who allegedly lost his leg saving a cage full of miners at Kalgoolie. “I met him once, with his wooden leg, suggesting to him that he had a leg like mine, which is in a caliper,” Henke, a polio survivour, says. “While the first book The Other Side of the Wind was set in Geelong because of the intriguing story told me by a friend about her ancestors landing there – we had family members there too in the wool business. “When writing both books, I was conscious that my mum, who became dependent on talking books in later years, was hearing material not to her conservative taste. So I wanted my fiction to be challenging and interesting, yet not to offend.” But starting Rebellion and finishing it had its own challenges. After eight chapters “serious family matters” saw the book set aside and Henke being “actually afraid to start writing again”, uncertain of being able to again become immersed in the past. Rejuvenation came after finishing and publishing In Yer Face The Bald Archy Prize, a collaboration with Peter Batey in July last year. “I knew I wanted to keep writing. Period details and history returned; subsequent chapters went down really easily – except for the events of 3 December. Writing about senseless death of people and animals doesn’t come easy.” Henke’s editor Mike Hast [also a journalist and now a sometime contributor the The Times] suggested Henke illustrate the text with linocuts, something they had already tried with the cover of the first book. “I majored in printmaking at Chisholm six years ago. And I enjoyed making small images of native flowers while he edited – asking endless questions, checking my research as only Mike can. “Again we had the argument about the actual date of Victoria’s separation, the date it was proclaimed by the Queen, 1850, or the date it was enacted, 1851.” Henke, secretary of the Australian Taxation Reform Group, is involved

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Mrs Barclay on the road to recovery Compiled by Melissa Walsh

illuminated photograph, executed by Mr J. C. Garrood, was presented to Rev G. A. Kitchen, M.A., scout master, by the First Frankston Troop of Scouts, as a token of esteem and regard with which he was held. Master A. M’Comb, in a few well chosen words, made the presentation, after which the rev gentleman responded by saying that he hoped they would continue to strive and do their best to further the interests of the above troop. *** MR John E. Jones, rate collector, will be in attendance at the following places up to 10th of June, for the purpose of receiving rates and other moneys due the Shire. At Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston on Wednesdays; at Somerville on Fridays; and at Hastings Town Hall on Tuesday in each week. For hours of attendance see advertisement in another column. *** THE following grants have been made to Public Parks on the Mornington Peninsula with the provision in each case that £20 be spent on or before 30th June. Frankston Park, £10, Somerville Park, £10; Hastings Park, £10; Tyabb Park £10; Tyabb Recreation Reserve £10. *** CR Murray, chairman of the finance committee of the Frankston and Hastings Council, at its last meeting drew the attention of the council to the present low state of the finances and the necessity for going slow. The

North Riding would only have £600 to spend during the year, and the East Riding £300, while the Centre Riding had £300 of next year’s revenue spent, as well as all of this year’s. *** THE Rev A P. M’Farlane, vicar of St Andrews, Middle Park, was nominated by the board of nomination held at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne, on Wednesday, to the care of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Frankston, vacant by the resignation of Rev G. A. Kitchen. Mr M’Farlane was formerly vicar of St Paul’s, Frankston, for a period of 21 years. *** THERE was a good attendance at the conversazione held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Wednesday evening to bid farewell to the Rev G. A. and Mrs Kitchen, after a residence of five years here. The revered gentleman has been Vicar of St. Paul’s during that period, and is leaving to take up a position in Hay (N.B.W.)., under appointment from the Bishop of Riverinm. The stage was most tastefully decorated with choice plants, and flowers by Mr Bailey, of the Frankston nursery, whose taste in that direction is well known, the hall space being taken up with occasional tables on each of which was a small vase of flowers, the combined effect of which was very attractive. Mr Kitchen will be much missed socially, as during his stay here he has been very active in

his endeavors to provide amusement and healthful recreation for the young people, as well as taking an active share in the local Progress Association, Mechanics Institute, and other similar institutions. He organised St. Paul’s Club, which by its entertainments, helped to wile away the tedium of the long winter evenings,and also the Frankston Billiard Club, which was well patronised previous to the outbreak of the war, and will doubtless prove an equity on to Frankston on the return of its younger men from the front. Another thing that Mr Kitchen has been very successful in is the formation of the Boy Scouts movement, and be has now a body of some 25 boys, to whom he has devoted a deal of time in drilling and training them in the varied exercises particular to the movement. As honorary secretary to the Red Cross Society in Frankston, Mrs Kitchen has devoted a deal of her time, and by her departure the society will lose a member whose place it will honor and be hard to fill. Dr. Maxwell, in bidding good-bye, said the occasion was a sad one, and he would feel happier when it was over. They were about to lose Rev. G. A.Kitchen, who had been with them five years. He had been a good citizen and there were persons in the hall that evening who would be pleased do him honor. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 13 May, 1916

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WE are pleased to note that Mrs Barclay, of “Osborne House”, is slowly recovering from the accident which occurred about two weeks ago, when she was knocked down by a motor car as she alighted from a tram in Swanston street, Melbourne. *** PRIVATE W. White will be tendered a farewell social and presentation on Saturday (this evening) in the Recreation Hall, Langwarrin, previous to his departure for the front. *** MESSRS Adamson, Strettle and Co will hold their second sale at Tanti,on Monday next, when they will have a good yarding of cattle, sheep and pigs. The sale will commence at one o’clock. *** THE monthly meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Association will be held on Monday next, May 15th at 8 p.m. in Somerville Hall when the following business will be transacted:—Cool stores, co-operation, and routine. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason will sell at the mart, this (Saturday) afternoon, commencing at 2 o’clock, a quantity of useful household furnishings, tools and sundries, on account of Mrs W. Davy, who is leaving the district, and several other vendors. *** ALL who wish to increase their

knowledge of the conditions under which “Our Boys” have fought should not miss the display to be given in the Somerville Hall on Friday night, May 19th, when three realistic, thrilling scenes are to be staged. Particulars are advertised. *** WORD was received on Wednesday that Driver A. G. Young had met with an accident at Broadmeadows through being knocked down by the horses, and the waggon dragged over him on Tuesday last. He sustained a badly cut knee and injury to his back. We are pleased to state that he is progressing satisfactorily towards recovery at the Base Hospital. *** IN consequence of recent thefts in the district, the Langwarrin Progress and Vigilant Association have arranged with a private detective firm, so that prompt action will, in future be taken to protect the interests of members. From information received, prompt action can now be relied upon. *** THOSE in want of a pleasant weekend residence and accommodation are notified by advertisement in another column that “Cherbury” near the railway station, Frankston, supplies all their requirements. All particulars will be supplied by Mrs S. E. Innes. ‘Phone 15, Frankston Exchange. *** ON May 5th, a very fine enlarged

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Muffin’s Gonna Stop Us Now By Stuart McCullough IT was inevitable, I guess. Sooner or later, it was my destiny that I should be lured back by the siren’s sweet and funky song. It was only ever really a question of when. So it is that after twenty years I have taken the bold leap back into music and joined a band. And not just any band, either. More a super group. By which I mean, of course, that we may wear capes when appearing on stage. So behold the melodic wonderment of my new band, as it will shortly establish itself as a veritable earworm factory. Ladies and gentlemen; I give you Blueberry Crumble Muffin. If you’re thinking that Blueberry Crumble Muffin is either a vane indulgence or a mid life crisis (or both) you couldn’t be more wrong. The whole exercise is one, gigantic artist statement. Namely a statement that says: prepare to have your minds blown. BCM isn’t one of those uber-lame groups that is in fact just one ego maniacal guy and hired hands drafted in to make the video clips seem less sad (yes, I’m looking at you, Simply Red). We’re not like that at all. We’re more like a UN sponsored power-sharing arrangement. That’s because the cofounder and co-lead vocalist of Blueberry Crumble Muffin is my ten-yearold niece, Matilda. Matilda and I aside, the band is pretty much the standard ensemble of bass, keyboards, guitar and unicorn. We feel very strongly that BCM ought to have a unicorn on drums despite the fact that such creatures are not only mythical but as quadrupeds, lack the

opposable thumbs necessary to hold a drumstick. Despite the obstacles, it’s a scientific fact that unicorns are as funky as all get out and it would be an act of supreme foolishness not to have one holding down the rhythm section. We’ll probably have a puppy on bass, too. Not for any particular reason. We

just both really like puppies. But bands aren’t much if they don’t produce music. In fact, the first band I was ever in featured my brother and our neighbour Ashley Nissen and it suffered for the fact that we never produced any music. Not a single note. This, I suspect, severely impaired our

ability to grow our fan base, which at that time was limited to the dog and a handful of chickens. I blame this somewhat spectacular oversight partly on the fact that I was nine years old and the others younger still, and that we had no instruments. This is a mistake that Matilda and I are determined to avoid. But before we get to cranking out the hits, we need to decide on our musical direction and the best way to do that is to discuss our chief musical influences. Mine are Radiohead, Igor Stravinsky and The Randy Van Horne Singers (preferably the early stuff – I went off them when they got too commercial). Matilda’s are her parents. But even before the band was formed, we started writing music together. A while back, Matilda stayed at our house during which we developed the chorus for a little tune we call ‘Eat Your Bagel’. The title pretty much says it all. There are distinct advantages in being in a band that’s largely imaginary. One of the greatest difficulties in being in a group is coordinating rehearsal. Trying to set a time when everyone can turn up is one of the major challenges facing any musician. It becomes a pseudo litmus test for your level of commitment. If Darren the drummer says ‘no’ to three proposed rehearsal times, his heart’s not really in it and it’s probably best for everyone if you get someone else or, better still, replace him with a drum machine. It’s not a problem we have. We also get to avoid loading and unloading the gear from the car. Packing up your gear and hauling it to either

rehearsal or a performance is a sorely overlooked part of being a musician. The greatest skill you can possess as a gigging musician is not a major seventh barre chord or the ability to play a million miles an hour. It’s figuring out how to fit the kick drum into a boot that’s already chock a block full. It’s well a known fact that Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks would not be half as good if Van hadn’t figured out how to squeeze a floor tom into the glove box of his Toyota Corolla. It’s probably premature, but I’m already giving a lot of thought to merchandise. T-shirts and tote bags are to be expected. But I see a line of customized Blueberry Crumble Muffin aprons with the band logo and our faces coming out of a rainbow. Lunchboxes too. With our marketing plan in place, all that remains is for us to create the greatest music to ever tickle an eardrum. Last night, Matilda stayed at our house. I guess you could say it was our first official band meeting. After a couple of renditions of ‘Eat Your Bagle’, we started another song called, ‘Karate Party’. The opening lines are: ‘I’m gonna throw a karate party, with Violet Crumble and a bowl of Smarties’. Although it retains all the much-loved elements of the classic BCM sound, it’s rockier than our earlier effort. I think it’s the unicorn’s influence but Matilda disagrees. Whatever the reason, it’s undoubtedly awesome. Rock on, Blueberry Crumble Muffin. Rock on. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery presents two interesting new exhibitions. Country and Western examines the national landscape from the perspective of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. Eventide is a print exhibition centred on the time between day and night.

day and night is a time of transition and transformation. Thirty-one Australian printmakers explore this in the Eventide exhibition. The exacting nature of printmaking with the use of positive and negative space evocatively conjures images of this in-between time that so captivates the imagination.

When the Papunya Tula dot and circle paintings came to prominence in the early 1970s, it was hailed as the greatest art movement of the 20th century. So radically different was their representation of the Australian landscape that it sent shockwaves through the art world. It influenced nonIndigenous Australian artists. Country and Western looks at the impact of this movement. It also considers issues affecting the land and its inhabitants, such as, environmental changes, mining, land degradation, dispossession, identity and collaboration. The exhibition celebrates the natural beauty and majesty of the Australian continent. Featuring the work of thirty-nine artists, this show is certain to expand perceptions.

Country and Western and Eventide run from Friday, 13th May to Sunday, 3rd July at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery MPRG, Civic Reserve, Mornington. 5975 4395. www. mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au.

Eventide, that magic window between Picture: John Olsen Desert Seedling 2008-2010 watercolour on paper. Gold Coast City Gallery Collection. Gift of the artist under the Cultural Gifts Program, 2012 (c) John Olsen / Licensed by Viscopy.

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THE MAN IN BLACK By Billy Dixon With a career spanning almost twenty years, half a million album sales, gold and platinum albums and eight Golden Guitar Awards, Adam Harvey is back in black, telling the story of Johnny Cash with country music belle Catherine Britt. The Man In Black has been reloaded after two sell-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House and an 18-month Australia-wide tour. The acclaimed show, originally starring Tex Perkins narrating the life of Johnny Cash, won a Helpmann Award for Best Contemporary Australian Concert. Starring in this year’s tour of The Man In Black, Adam Harvey is one of Australia’s most popular and enduring recording artists. “My Dad brainwashed me with Johnny Cash records when I was a kid and I’ve loved his music for as long as I can remember... it’s a great privilege to tell the story. He had an incredible rollercoaster of a life and his music reflected that,” Adam explains. He’ll be taking up the mantle of The Man In Black with Catherine Britt, revealing the tumultuous love story and singing the timeless classics of country music legends

Johnny Cash and June Carter. During the mesmerising two-hour performance, Harvey’s full-bass voice booms out the lyrics to 20 of Cash’s best-known songs including Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues, A Boy Named Sue, and Jackson, all with the boom-chica-boom rhythms of his band The Tennessee Three. Following Tex’s efforts with the show, Adam and Catherine have really made it their own. Says Catherine, “I’ve never really done anything like it before... but it’s Johnny Cash’s story and music, and it doesn’t get much better than that. It’s so well written, it’s challenging and the songs are just so great. It feels fresh every time we walk on stage!” The duo have been friends for years, and have immense respect for each other’s musical abilities – a wonder to behold on stage, and the possibilities are almost endless. “We’re talking about doing some overseas stuff... I’m up for anything!” notes an excited Catherine. They’re playing at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, 3rd June. Tickets available online @ www.thefac.com.au or call 9784 1060. Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 11 May 2016

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Sharks turn it around PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt BONBEACH went from being belted by Frankston YCW by 114 points in round four to causing the upset of the season a week later in MPNFL Peninsula Division. Sitting on the bottom of the ladder without a win in 2016, the Sharks headed to Wooralla Drive to tackle an undefeated Mt Eliza. By quarter time it was evident that the Bonbeach side that was hammered by the Stonecats was very different to the one that turned up at the home of the Redlegs. The Sharks had nine scoring shots to one in the opening quarter and by half time they had opened up a 31 point lead. The lead had blown out to 46 points by the final break. Mt Eliza rallied in the final quarter and booted six goals to two to eventually go down 14.12 (96) to 11.9 (75). Luke Damon booted four goals for the winners while Shane McDonald booted three. Beau Bailey was again named the Sharks’ best, a former Frankston YCW junior. Ash Waterstone got the tough job on Justin Van Unen and, despite the master booting one of the best goals ever seen, kept him to three goals. ‘JV’ was still outstanding for the Redlegs and is having a very good season under the experience of a new coach. Bonbeach coach Steve Hughes said on Sunday morning that “the coffee tastes better and the paper is a more enjoyable read after a win”. “I was really pleased for the players that we were able to turn it around because they have been working really hard for a long time and the results just haven’t been there,” Hughes said. “I told the group through the week that we had been in the same situation last season, where we were beaten by 100-plus by Frankston YCW in round eight and came out and beat the second placed side, Mornington, the following week. “Maybe what happens is that YCW kick the bad habits out of you. “It was important to have a really positive week on the track last week and have a bit of fun. “There was no external expectation on us going into this match but internally, we just wanted to be proud of the way we played the game. I was really proud of the way they responded and played the game out. “It’s been a real stressful time for them because they have done the work and are not winning games. They deserved to get the four points,” Hughes said. Bonbeach was a lot hungrier this week, stuck its tackles and used the footy well; all areas where they fell down the week before and during important moments of previous matches. Hughes said Damon set the tone for the day with his attack on the footy. “Luke is a real competitor and he’s a real football purest. He split open some packs early and that really got us going,” Hughes said. Frankston YCW again made light work of an opponent – this time it was Pines. The Stonecats booted six goals to one in the opening half and won 12.19 (91) to 5.8 (38). David Bodley was outstanding with five goals while Paul Minchington was at his absolute best with three majors. Chris Guganovic and Adam Mariner were the best of the Pythons. Seaford started its match against Langwarrin the same way it finished its match against Karingal the week before – flat and running backwards. At quarter time, the Tigers had watched the Kangas have 13 shots at goal and lead by 32 points at the break. However, through Josh Stokes, Kain Taylor and Brendan Dawes, worked their way back into the contest. By half time the Tigers had booted seven goals, kept the opposition scoreless and led by nine points. The Tigers ran out 12.12 (84) to 8.16 (64) winners and moved to third place on the ladder. Mornington got their season back on track against Chelsea, although the scoreboard would suggest that the Gulls kicked themselves out of it – 7.19 (61) to 13.11 (89). Michael Gay was back for the Dogs for his first game and he made a significant impression, as did Jackson Calder with three goals. Beau Caia and James Sivijs were the best of the Gulls. Edithvale–Aspendale bounced back from its shock loss last week to beat Karingal, 13.12 (90) to 10.11 (71). The Eagles set up the win with a six goal to two opening quarter, Mick Meehan booting four and Brendan Neville again best. Jordan Kelly and Chris Hay, both back into the Karingal line up, booted two each, while Harry Czarnecki collected the top award.

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Eagles soar again: Edithvale–Aspendale bounced back from a shock loss last weekend to grab the win against Karingal. Picture: Scott Memery

MPNFL Sharks pick leaders INTERLEAGUE

By Toe Punt THE MPNFL Sharks have culled the interleague squad to less than 60 players as preparation continues for the May 21 clash against Northern Football League. Coach John Hynes said despite the fact that the list was starting to be fine-tuned, there were some players who were continuing to be added to the squad. Young Frankston YCW star defender Brenton Credlin has been added to the

squad while Dan Gormley from Mt Eliza and Beau McMurray from Dromana has also been added. One player that is not in the squad but demands selection in the first five rounds is Hastings’ Luke Hewitt. Gormley and McMurray have been added for their forward power and prowess and they are wonderful, experienced players. However, there is no more explosive, powerful, strong marking, goal kicking, forward pressuring forward in the compe-

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Jewell has the last laugh

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By Toe Punt OFF the field, it was built up as Rosebud Football Club versus former premiership coach Nick Jewell. On the field, it was nothing more than getting the four points for Jewell’s new club Sorrento and the Buds. It went to the wire. One point separated the sides at the final siren after Sorrento controlled the match for the larger part of the contest. However, with Luke Tapscott in hospital after copping a head knock, Nick Muller off the ground with an AC joint injury and Trev Mattison tearing a hamstring, the Sorras could do nothing but hang on as the visitors and reigning title holders came charging. The Sharks led by 28 points at three quarter time and at one stage led by six goals, however the Buds booted 4.4 to one point in the last to fall short by the smallest of margins – 10.12 (72) to 10.11 (71). Sorrento forward Nick Corp was the dominant player on the ground with four goals. He could have finished with double that had it not been for inaccuracy. At the end of the game, Jewell turned to a portion of the Rosebud crowd, grabbed his Sorrento club polo and kissed the emblem. “It was just a case of showing some of the Rosebud supporters that this is where I am now and I’m loving it,” Jewell said. “I didn’t hear from the Rosebud

Pie in their face: Crib Point managed their first win of the season against Tyabb. Picture: Andrew Hurst

crowd all day until the last quarter and I really took offence to what they were saying to ‘Forry’ (Rob Forrest), who was on the bench with me. “I cop it all the time and it doesn’t bother me but Forry didn’t deserve it. “I went and spoke to the Rosebud players on the ground. I love them and have nothing but respect for them. “Unfortunately, it was just a couple

of the monkeys in the gallery that I had a problem with,” Jewell said. The Sorrento coach was happy with his team’s performance. “We were terrific for three quarters and fought hard to fight it out to the end,” Jewell said. “Matto (Mattison) was sensational, getting back on the ground despite a hamstring and the good news is that

‘Tappy’ (Tapscott), who lost feeling in his left side before the ambulance arrived, has had scans and all is ok other than a very sore neck,” he said. Both Keegan and Sean Downie were superb for the Buds. Somerville flexed its muscles and showed Hastings that it has some work to do before it can be considered as a serious challenger. The Blues went into the match without Josh Mulheron, Luke Clark, Mark Devereaux, Steve Robb and Scott Jansen, which certainly had them on the back foot, however when the going got tough early in the first quarter, the Blues waved the white flag. Injuries was used as an excuse by one Hastings official at three quarter time before another official corrected him and simply stated the Blues were ‘limp’. Other than Jake and Luke Hewitt, Shaun Foster and Peter Mawson, the Blues didn’t give a yelp. Hastings were bullied off the ball, were second to the footy, played from behind, didn’t chase, lacked intensity, ran forward of the footy and looked so much slower than Somerville. Take nothing away from the Eagles, however – they did everything right for three quarters. When the game was over, the Blues booted nine goals in the last quarter to Somerville’s two, finally going down 12.9 (81) to 19.10 (124). The only concern for the Eagles was Justin Farrelly going down just before three quarter time with a knee injury.

‘Faz’ said he hyperextended it and would be alright. Red Hill booted the final five goals of the game to come from 24 points down at the ten minute mark of the last quarter to beat Rye 10.10 (70) to 10.6 (66). An emotional Hillmen coach Tony Blackford said it was one of the best victories he had been involved with and showed his side had enormous courage and fight. Matt Hyden was simply sensational for the Hillmen and willed his side across the line when they needed someone to stand up. Matt Greig again almost single handedly won the Demons the game with six goals, four of them coming in the first half. Pearcedale booted eight goals to two in a blistering opening term against Dromana and went on to record a very convincing 18.15 (123) to 10.10 (70) victory. The Panthers haven’t been a daunting proposition at home for some time but that certainly is changing again under the guide of coach Jamie Merchan. Kallum Searle played his best game for the club while Glenn Anderson booted three goals. Billy Quigley and Christian Ongarello were the best of the Tigers. Frankston Bombers took its good form against Hastings one step further against Devon Meadows and beat them 25.13 (163) to 13.7 (85), while Crib Point won its first game of the season, beating Tyabb with Brad Davidson booting five goals in his 150th game.

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Four clubs chasing championship glory SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FOUR local clubs are in the hunt for title honours after six rounds of the 2016 soccer season. Mornington is equal on points with league leader Malvern City, Skye and Baxter head their respective leagues while Rosebud Heart is breathing down the neck of its Baxter Park arch rival. Mornington found Mooroolbark a tough nut to crack but fashioned a 2-1 win in their State 1 South-East clash at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday. Andy McCabe’s visitors deservedly went in 1-0 up at the interval thanks to a 43rd-minute strike from Adam Doughty. During the break Mornington coach Adam Jamieson replaced Scott Webster with Nick Waite and switched to a 4-3-3 formation and this attacking move was rewarded with an equaliser in the 59th minute via a low, hard drive from the edge of the box by Chris Reid. Jamieson then substituted defender Chris McKenna for winger Michael Freeman who skinned two opponents in the 83rd minute and struck a firm shot across the opposition keeper and into goal for the winner. Mooroolbark’s Dave Brickell was sent off in the 89th minute. Frankston Pines succumbed to a Korean KO when it went down 4-2 away to Casey Comets in their State 1 South-East derby last Friday night. Comets went ahead in the 36th minute thanks to a Danny Waddup cross and a header into the far corner

Pines felled: Frankston Pines midfielder Matt Davis. Picture. Picture: Paul Seeley

by gun Comets striker Ryan Hughes. South Korean import Sanghyup Han’s low left foot free-kick in the 44th minute somehow eluded everyone and nestled in the far corner of the Pines goal to make it 2-0. But Pines hit back in the 67th minute when a short corner found Matty Davis who curled the ball over Com-

ets custodian Michael Sivulja then Matthew Hames robbed an opponent and set up Ioasa Saemo for a tap in to make it 2-2 after 71 minutes. That was the signal for Han and Junsoo Park to do their thing. In the 75th minute Han sent his countryman clear and Park finished past a helpless Sam Griggs in the Pines goal. Han settled matters two minutes later with a shot on the turn from 10 metres. Langwarrin continued its stuttering start to the State 1 South-East season when it slumped to a fourth loss in six games going down 3-1 away to Manningham United Blues on Saturday. Franc Carafa gave the home team the lead after nine minutes but Langy’s stand-in skipper Boris Ovcin equalised and it was 1-1 at half-time. Two classic snatch-and-grab strikes in the second period by Vojtech Engleman in the 70th minute and Aaron Root in the 85th minute left Langy lamenting a series of missed chances. Manningham’s Matthew Infantino was sent off in the 89th minute. The promotion momentum of Peninsula Strikers took a hit with a 4-1 away loss on Sunday in a State 2 South-East clash with North Caulfield. Ilya Davidov put Yonnie Lipshatz through in the 8th minute and he toepoked the ball past advancing Strikers keeper Richard Ojo to make it 1-0. Strikers hit back six minutes later when Trevor Johnston found space at the back post to power a header past Oscar Vonk following a corner from

the right. Just on half-time referee Hary Milas pointed to the penalty spot and Gideon Sweet converted. Red cards for Matt Morris-Thomas and substitute Ali Osmani in the second half ended Strikers’ hopes and Davidov struck twice in the closing minutes to complete the scoreline. Seaford United went down 1-0 in a State 2 South-East clash away to promotion chasing Doveton on Saturday but showed great determination in stretching the home side every inch of the way. The decisive moment came in the 16th minute after Seaford passed up three chances to clear and Saidi Simba’s deflected shot wrongfooted Seaford keeper Nick Bergmans. Skye United heads the State 4 South table after Saturday’s 4-2 home win over Endeavour United. Skye captain Mark O’Connor’s low shot in the 11th minute opened the scoring but Dalveer Jandu levelled midway through the half after nutmegging a defender then firing the ball past Skye keeper Jonathan Crook. Jason Nowakovski then handed the visitors the lead less than five minutes later, cutting inside on his left to find the back-of-the-net. Skye’s Josh Tanner restored parity right on half-time when his cross, directed at the front post, snuck through keeper Franco Marateo’s legs to make it 2-2. With 12 minutes remaining, Skye hit Endeavour on the break as substitute Matt Wilson propelled his side into an unlikely lead with a powerful attempt across Marateo and into the

bottom left corner. Man-of-the-match Daniel Attard sealed the result five minutes later in similar circumstances. Skye gaffer Billy Armour is keen to maintain his club’s momentum and was hoping to sign Alex Roberts from Seaford as we went to press. Baxter kept its perfect record intact and sits on top of State 5 South after a 2-0 away win over Old Mentonians last weekend. The visitor took a 1-0 lead into the half-time break thanks to a clever free kick from Liam Kilner which set up Daniel Sharratt for a tap-in and his second goal of the season. Shaun Walker settled the issue after coming off the bench in the 75th minute to open his account for 2016. Local rival Rosebud Heart also has made a perfect start to the season and stayed on a collision course with Baxter thanks to a 5-0 away win against Pakenham United on Saturday. A three-goal blitz in the opening 15 minutes ended this as a contest. Heart’s goals came from Dave Greening (3), Beau Sharpe and Aaron Young. NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES Saturday, 7 May, 3pm: Frankston Pines v Manningham Utd Blues (Monterey Reserve), Warragul Utd v Mornington (Baxter Park, Warragul), Morwell Pegasus v Langwarrin (Ronald Reserve), Peninsula Strikers v Sandringham (Centenary Park), Heatherton Utd v Seaford Utd (Bosnia & Herzegovina Centre), Noble Park v Skye Utd (Norman Luth Reserve), Baxter v Casey Panthers (Baxter Park), Rosebud Heart bye.

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