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More police to tackle crime Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au HIRING extra police is expected to go some way towards easing the perceived crime wave across Melbourne’s southern suburbs, according to the state government – especially in dealing with home invasions and carjackings. The latest crime statistics released by the Crime Statistics Agency (“Crime ‘out of control’, The News 5/10/16) revealed a surge of 9.3 per cent in crime in Kingston in the past year, including a 150 per cent jump in abductions, has been blamed on state government cuts
to police numbers and fewer station opening hours, along with weaker bail laws. The crime statistics, delayed by the previous weekend’s AFL Grand Final, reveal that, for the year ending June, a record 11,221 offences were reported in Kingston compared to 10,268 a year ago. This is 953 more offences. The rise includes an “alarming” 75.2 per cent surge in sexual offences, as well as a 23.2 per cent rise in burglary, 21.3 per cent in robberies, 18.8 per cent in ‘dangerous acts’ and 18.2 per cent in thefts. South Eastern Metropolitan Region
Liberal MLC Inga Peulich said crime in Kingston was up 17.8 per cent since the election of the Andrews government in November 2014. In comparison, crime in Frankston was up 12.5 per cent, while the Mornington Peninsula’s reported crime rate was up 9.6 per cent. Neighbours Casey and Cardinia also had problems, with close to 20 per cent more crime than last year. Of the 79 local government areas in the state, 75 had increases in crime over the past 12 months. Announcing the fast-tracking of officers last week, Labor Police Minister
Lisa Neville said the Police Academy would run “at capacity” to train 406 new police as the state government brings forward the recruitment of more frontline police. She said the decision to hire more officers by the end of June 2017, rather than June 2018 “reflects the need for more officers in Victoria’s growth communities” and follows “detailed discussions with Chief Commissioner of Police Graham Ashton”. The first of the officers will “hit the beat” in early 2017. They will cost $26.2 million with the amount budgeted for in next year’s Victorian Budget.
Ms Neville confirmed the government was introducing new laws “to target offenders who commit home invasions and carjackings”. Opposition police spokesman Edward O’Donohue said Premier Daniel Andrews should give police the “resources they need to reopen all the police stations that have been forced to cut their hours, and put more police on the beat”. “Make no mistake, these crime statistics are the result of Daniel Andrews’ cuts to police, closing of police stations, and weakening of bail laws,” he said.
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FIFTY-five candidates are standing in this month’s election for the nine seats on Kingston Council. There are 14 candidates for the three seats in Central ward, 18 in North and 13 in South. Seven of the nine current serving councillors are seeking re-election. Ballot papers have been posted by the Victorian Electoral Commission to registered Kingston voters in each ward. The ballots must be in the mail to the VEC by 6pm Friday 21 October or hand delivered to the election office, 7/18-20 Bond St, Mordialloc (open 9am-5pm weekdays excluding public holidays). The News has asked each candidate for Kingston Council questions about their backgrounds. A brief profile of the candidates who responded will be published at baysidenews.com.au online on Thursday 13 October.
THE city was the inspiration for Parkdale Primary School children who used the iconic sights and high-rise skylines as creative inspiration for their biennial Parkdale Art & Craft Exhibition. The event will feature nearly 1000 pieces, including masks inspired by the look of the Luna Park entrance, pastel cityscapes in a homage to Kandinsky, spray-painted skateboard decks with a ‘street-art’ theme, and many other works to be showcased in an industrial-styled exhibition. As well as art and craft completed in class, children also have the opportunity to exhibit their work from outside school. “We are thrilled with the enthusiastic response of the kids to what was an evolving theme,” art teacher Sharon Clough said. “Our middle grades looked at positive aspects of the city, designing masks to recreate the famous Luna Park face, and using wire and other materials to make mannequins of sports people; Melbourne being such an iconic sporting capital. “The older kids usually love the art program but we saw a huge boost in their enthusiasm as we worked with the concept of ‘street art’.” Ms Clough said the school talked to the children about what is art and what is damage, raising awareness of the negative impacts and consequences of graffiti. “For our younger pupils, the art program is more about engagement, skill-building and allowing their natural creativity to shine through.” The school’s main focus is linking projects to the literacy program. All students have work in the show, and senior students will also be involved in the running of the event. n The Parkdale Art & Craft Exhibition is on Sunday 16 October, 10am-3pm at Parkdale Primary School, 305 – 311 Nepean Highway, Parkdale.
Food waste the topic SUBURBAN Sandcastles will host a screening of the documentary film Just Eat It, followed by a Q&A with those behind the success of food rescue group Secondbite and The Big Issue UK. Doors will open at 5.45pm, Wednesday 19 October, at Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale. Dinner and snacks will be available to buy and those attending can mingle with exhibitors and panellists. The film starts at 6.45pm followed by the panel and a prize raffle, with all proceeds donated to Secondbite. Tickets are available online using the special code ‘COMMUNITY’ for $5 off, or $30 at the door. See suburbansandcastles.com Details: Bridget Wood, 0402 828 819 or email bridget@suburbansandcastles.com
Grins are in: Parkdale Primary grade 6 art captain Alex, left, and prep pupil Ben display Luna Park inspired art. Picture: Gary Sissons
House gutted in blaze Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au FIRE crews from Edithvale, Springvale and Patterson River fought in vain to control a house fire in Aspendale Gardens, 12.30pm, Sunday. An elderly woman house sitting for her son managed to escape the fire at the two-storey brick veneer house in Reef Ct and raise the alarm. Edithvale Fire Brigade Captain Graham Fountain said the fire started in an external kitchen area while the woman was asleep and she woke to the smell of smoke. Flames were exacerbated by high winds and houses in the path of the smoke were evacuated by police. Captain Fountain said the damage
bill was likely to exceed $750,000. Fire crews took an hour to extinguish the blaze but stayed on until midnight before coming back next morning. Police placed a guard on the house overnight until the cause could be confirmed. “The strong winds made extinguishing the fire difficult,” Captain Fountain said. “The building was unsafe; the walls were waving in the wind and we couldn’t get in. We sought an emergency demolition order from Kingston Council for a bulldozer to come and demolish what was left of the house.” Captain Fountain said family members arrived to a scene of devastation. “They left their beautiful house in the morning and arrived home to a burntout shell,” he said.
Burnt-out shell: Fire crews fought a losing battle to save this Aspendale Gardens house fire. Pictures: John Webb
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IT’S time to hit the trail again. Longbeach PLACE’s annual storybook yarn art trail, that is. Several art works created with yarn will be on display throughout October at various school and community centre locations. Families are invited to follow the trail and see the sights of The Jungle Book, The Paper Bag Princess, Where The Wild Things Are, The Bat and The Crocodile, Jonah and the Whale, Three Hens and a Peacock and The Magic Faraway Tree and more.
Carrum Girl Guides, 1st Edithvale Scouts, Chelsea Primary School, Bonbeach Primary School, uniting churches, Nepean Special School, Naranga Special School, Frankston Special Development School, St Anne’s Catholic School, Seaford Girls Guides, Frankston Girls Guides and the St Francis Xavier Church children’s knitting group have also contributed to the storybook yarn art trail this year. See longbeachplace.org.au for further information.
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New foster care model trialled BAYSIDE foster carers may soon have the opportunity to transform the way vulnerable children and young people are supported under a new model of foster care. Under the internationally-recognised model, professionalised foster carers will be trained to provide intensive support for children and young people who experience significant emotional or behavioural problems. The state government is investing $5.6 million to trial a ‘Treatment Fos-
ter Care Oregon’ program, which supports the state’s child protection and family services system and aims to keep young people out of residential care. Professionalised foster carers will work with at least 28 children over two years, under the guidance of a team of practitioners who provide weekly training and support. More than $20 million for nine specific initiatives will be tested in southern Victoria.
OzChild and Anglicare Victoria will recruit and train carers to deliver the program in the bayside, peninsula and southern Melbourne areas. There will be at least 14 new, professionalised foster care placements a year, with OzChild to focus on children aged 7-11 years and Anglicare working with young people aged 12-18 years. The model has been successful in New York, where figures show it has reduced the number of children and young people in residential care.
State Families and Children Minister Jenny Mikakos said the model has the potential to completely transform the way vulnerable children and young people are supported, with “life-changing impact”. Anglicare Victoria CEO Paul McDonald said it was expected that the majority of children and young people would be reunited with their families, where safe, or supported to reach their full potential “with loving kinship or foster care families”.
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AN Edithvale man died in hospital following a crash in Aspendale last week. Emergency services were called to Station St after his car crashed into three parked cars about 9.45am, Thursday 6 October. The 38-year-old was injured and taken to hospital but died later. He was alone in the car and no one was in the parked cars at the time. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au
Caravan blaze
Residents last week used garden hoses and fire reels to fight a caravan fire at a Bonbeach holiday park which police believe was deliberately lit. They jumped into action, 6.30am, Friday 7 October, after seeing thick black smoke and the glow of flames engulfing the unoccupied caravan in The Broadway park. Fire crews from Patterson River and Edithvale arrived to find the roof collapsed and flames three metres high roaring through the top of the van. Arson squad chemists and Kingston CIU detectives are investigating.
Man dragged from car, attacked
A couple sitting in their car in Edithvale last week were dumfounded when a man approached saying he had a gun and demanding they hand over their vehicle. The brother and sister, aged in their 50s, were at the Station St servo, 9.30pm, Tuesday 4 October, when the man casually walked up and asked for the time. As the driver was replying the man demanded he hand over the car’s keys and then dragged him out and assaulted him. The driver managed to throw the keys away from the car without his attacker seeing. When the man got in and realised they were missing, he jumped out and ran south on Station St. The driver received lacerations to his face after being hit with what turned out to be a metal file, but the woman was unharmed. The assailant left behind a T-shirt and the file. He is described as being in his 20s, thin build, wearing dark clothing and either a hood or other form of headwear. Witnesses saw him running into a nearby driveway. A second man seen running down Rae Av may have been a lookout, police said. The victim was taken to Dandenong Hospital by ambulance. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au with any information.
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Twilight market HOMEMADE items from local artisans will be the feature of the Aspendale Gardens Community Service annual twilight market on Saturday 22 October, 4-8pm. President Kirsten Newell said the market is the centre’s biggest annual fundraiser; with all proceeds feeding directly back into the centre and its preschool. “In our first year, approximately 1000 people attended, which was amazing - this year we are expecting that number to grow to 1500-2000 people,” she said. “It’s the centre’s biggest fundraiser and it’s also a wonderful opportunity to support local craftspeople, purchase quality handmade items and enjoy an evening out with the family.” The market will also feature a barbecue, food and beverages/quality coffee, mobile animal farm free face painting, Edithvale CFA fire truck and ten-minute massages for $10. The centre’s fundraising coordinator Catherine Pinches said she was excited about one of the projects that the Twilight Market will help fund this year. AGCS a not-for-profit organisation run by a volunteer board of management and a team of staff. It has been running for 22 years and provides programs and services, including preschool, occasional care, playgroup and school holiday activities. There is also a ‘youth cove’ drop-in centre and youth activities. The centre is currently expanding the range of programs for adults and seniors, including, health and wellbeing programs, life skills workshops and many more. See agcsinc.org.au for full details.
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Chemistry students’ top marks again For the third year in a row, Kilbreda College’s senior Chemistry students have participated in the “Titration Stakes” competition organised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. The competition is designed to encourage those students who enjoy Chemistry, particularly its practical side, to further develop their skills and to reward those who attain a high level of proficiency. One of the most important techniques in analytical chemistry is volumetric analysis – the accurate determination of the concentration of a solution of a chemical by reacting it with another of known concentration. The technique forms an integral part of the senior Chemistry student’s practical and applied skill set. This year, Kilbreda College entered seven teams of three students from Years 10, 11 and 12. Students work collaboratively to experimentally determine the unknown concentration with the greatest accuracy possible. The outstanding achievement of one of the Kilbreda College teams was recognised through an invitation to participate in the second round at National level. At the national level, participants were given an unknown acid and had to perform no less than eight titrations each in order to determine the acid’s concentration. High levels of skill, attention to detail and concentration are required to perform at this level. In representing the College and Victoria, these three students worked diligently for three hours over a day during the September holidays. Kilbreda College students Emily, Chloe and Natasha were delighted to be placed in the final medals tally. Emily received a gold medal for the accuracy of her titration results, placing her in the top 1 per cent in Australia! Natasha and Chloe were awarded silver medals placing them in the top 5 per cent! Opportunities to participate in activities such as these not only extend and challenge students beyond the classroom but deepen their interest in pursuing tertiary studies in the science field.
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Boats sunk as winds wallop bayside A SMALL motorboat was badly damaged and another sunk in Mordialloc Creek near Pompei’s Landing on Sunday (9 October) when two huge cypress trees came down in wild winds. Chelsea SES’s Phil Wall said Kingston tree crews were called in to help remove the decadesold trees since they were so large. They were still down Tuesday morning. Also on Sunday, a large nature strip tree came down onto a vacant church on the corner of Lochiel Av and Clydebank Rd. “Because it was over the footpath we couldn’t take any chances and so down came the branch to make the situation safe,” Mr Wall said. Chelsea SES had multiple crews out on the roads assisting with a range of calls for snapped branches, traffic hazards, building damage and a tree down on a car in Chelsea Rd. The Ford wagon took the full weight of the tree
when it collapsed onto the bonnet and roof, Sunday. “The road is almost clear now, although the Falcon looks like it may need a little TLC,” Mr Wall said. “The job is now almost clear and, luckily, there were no injuries. However, the footpath also took a bit of a beating when the tree came down so please watch where you are walking.” Mr Wall said overworked crews were hoping Mother Nature was ready to settle down after a busy week for members. “First they were deployed to South Australia to assist with the Adelaide clean up following widespread storms and then it was off to Wangaratta to assist after major flooding. “One day back at home base and the winds struck. Now, after almost 70 jobs, we are hoping for a little break.” Stephen Taylor
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A CHELSEA woman heard banging on her front door and ran to fetch her husband before three men burst into their house, 4pm, Thursday 6 October. Police said the men had jumped over the side fence to the Ella Grove property and smashed a glass panel in a sunroom door before reaching through and turning the knob on the deadlock to gain entry. Her husband confronted the men – two in the kitchen and another in the foyer – who demanded his Holden car keys. In a scuffle that ended in the front garden, the husband was punched to the back of the head and received cuts and abrasions. The men stole the keys from a hallway shelf and took the car as well as the man’s mobile phone. Initially, they drove north on Ella Grove but had to turn around in the dead-end street and pass by the house again. The husband’s credit card was used at a Keysborough shopping centre and the Coles store at Carrum Downs before the card was cancelled. Police canvassed all houses in the area and ask that anyone with information call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 00.
Court over thefts
A MAN has been charged by police after goods valued at $7380 were allegedly stolen from a Chelsea Heights property, 11pm, Tuesday 4 October. Police said a jemmy bar was used to break open a side door and then partially open a roller door to the well-stocked double garage in Sandpiper Cl which contained camping equipment, sporting goods, alcohol and household items. They believe a large vehicle or van was used to make off with the 17 items, as well as coins and CDs from a car parked in the garage. A 24-year-old Frankston man has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, 5
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Charges over hut break-ins
THREE beach huts on the foreshore at Chelsea were broken into last weekend and three young men later charged with burglary and theft. Police had earlier chased the trio towards Nepean Hwy but lost them, 10.15pm, Saturday 8 October. They returned to find roller doors to the huts had been opened and one damaged, and a table and chairs, stand-up paddle board and kayak out on the sand. On the table were empty and half-full bottles of beer, as well as a black bag, mobile phone and crowbar. Police photographed distinctive footprints in the sand and matched them with those of three young men, who had by this time been detained by protective services officers at Chelsea station. One of the men was carrying a baseball bat, water sports boots and boat keys. They were released pending summons.
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New gym a slam dunk MORDIALLOC’S new shared community and school gymnasium is one step closer to reality after receiving $750,000 for the upgrade of sporting facilities. Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson visited the school on Friday (7 October) to announce the upgrade, as a part of the state government’s School Pride and Sports Fund $10.2 million grants program Design work on the competition standard gym is expected to begin soon. Mr Richardson said investing in school infrastructure and upgrades across the state would ensure that stu-
dents are educated in the best possible school environments. “Mordialloc College is at the heart of our local community, which is this why upgrade of the gymnasium is so important. This upgrade will mean that the facility will not just benefit the school but also many community organisations locally.”
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FIREFIGHTERS will be assisting paramedics at Frankston, Rosebud and Patterson River after the launch of an initiative to boost emergency responses to heart attack calls. The three stations are among five to receive the new Emergency Medical Response (EMR) program, which will also operate at Pakenham and Traralgon. Data from Ambulance Victoria shows the number of Victorians suffering heart attacks increased to a ten-year high last year. Firefighters at the five fire stations will now be dispatched to respond to triple zero calls for heart attack and non-breathing patients at the same time as paramedics. CFA and Ambulance Victoria trialled the program in 2011 and found it significantly improved response times and helped increase survival rates of heart attack patients. The five stations have been upgraded with emergency medical response equipment and defibrillators have been installed in the fire trucks. The firefighters have received specialist training to provide basic life support and give CPR. The EMR program at all 35 integrated CFA stations around the state, with 15 integrated stations now providing emergency medical responses. It is also in operation in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, which has successfully provided the critical first responder services since 2000. Emergency Services Minister James Merlino and Ambulance Services Minister Jill Hennessey visited the Frankston Fire Station on Monday (3 October) to launch the service. Mr Merlino said training firefighters to respond to heart attacks will help support paramedics and deliver faster emergency medical response times for growing communities.
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THE driver of a train approaching Parkdale station kept going rather than stop when he spied a swarm of wasps buzzing around the platform, Thursday morning (6 October). Metro spokesperson Sammie Back said the driver noticed a “considerable number” of the stinging insects at the station at 10.50am and, after consulting the company, was told to run express. She said there were no passengers waiting on the platform and those on the train who missed their stop were offered buses back. The wasps hung around for about an hour before dispersing. Normal services resumed later.
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Black Sorrows on their way A FAVOURITE of the live music scene Joe Camilleri and his Black Sorrows will be back in town next week to launch a new album. The Faithful Satellite album, out this week (16 September) is the successor to the band’s last original album, released in 2014, Certified Blue. Joe Camilleri and long-time writing partner, Nick Smith, continue to effortlessly embrace all musical styles. The album touches on everything from samba and swing, to rock ‘n’ roll and blues, and shows Camilleri is still a singer, songwriter, musician, performer and producer at the top of his game. As frontman of the seminal 70s band, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, Camilleri was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007. With The Black Sorrows, Camilleri has achieved worldwide success, with hit songs such as Chained to the Wheel, Harley & Rose and Hold On To Me. Last year their Endless Sleep album was nominated for the 2015 ARIA award for ‘best blues & roots album’, and reached number 13 on the Euro Americana chart last year. The Black Sorrows will perform at Frankston RSL, 12 October.
THE state government has backed two regulators’ right to decide an upgrade to a children’s playground at the Langwarrin Hotel is “a social benefit” to be taken into consideration when approving 10 more pokies machines at the venue. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in August overruled Frankston Council’s refusal of the Langwarrin Hotel’s bid to increase the total number of machines at the pub to 62 (“Child’s play for more pokies at pub”, The News 21/9/16). The VCAT decision followed a Victorian Commission for Gaming and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) ruling earlier this year that also took into account the “social benefit” of weatherproofing a children’s play area at the Langwarrin Hotel when approving hotel owner Beretta’s application for more pokies. A spokeswoman for state Labor Gaming Minister Marlene Kairouz, Miriam Phillips, said existing legislation is sufficient to shield children from gambling at pubs and clubs. “There is strong legislation in place to clearly separate gaming areas from other areas in facilities used by families,” Ms Phillips said. “Venues are regularly inspected by the VCGLR to ensure they are complying with these standards.” The News asked if the Gaming Minister thinks it is appropriate that upgrades to a children’s play area are linked to an increase in pokies
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machines at a venue. “How clubs choose to spend their revenue is a commercial decision for the clubs,” Ms Phillips said. Frankston Council said it was disappointed with VCAT’s decision to set aside its rejection of the planning permit application. “We are concerned about the message this sends to local families and the long-lasting impact that gaming has on one of the most vulnerable communities in Victoria,” Council CEO Dennis Hovenden said. Last month the Alliance for Gambling Reform - a group including South Australian senator Nick Xenophon, Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie and anti-gambling campaigner Tim Costello – surveyed council candidates across Victoria asking their views on councils “having proper authority having proper authority over the location of poker machines in their respective communities”. Ninety-eight per cent of 493 council candidate respondents said they supported a greater say for councils. In Frankston 11 of 36 candidates responded to the survey according to the alliance. All said they wanted council to have more power over the location of pokies. Beretta’s and the VCGLR have refused to respond to all media questions about the Langwarrin Hotel pokies application. Neil Walker
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Your level crossing – join the conversation We are removing 11 level crossings along the Frankston line between Ormond and Frankston.
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Running up to bring the toll down On track: Nicholas Lynch (left) with 16-year-old son Brodie and 13-year-old Abbey Brady. Picture: Yanni
Cameron McCullough cameron@baysidenews.com.au WHEN more than 2000 people gather at the foot of Arthurs Seat on Sunday 6 November, one group will stand out from the rest. They will be wearing the black and blue running shirts of the Nicholas Lynch Real Estate team, which has sponsored the annual challenge for the past eight years. Proprietor Nicholas has run the 6.7 kilometre course six times, while son Brodie won his category over the past two years, and Abbey Brady, daughter of the company’s client services manager Jo Brady, won in her category last year. “This is something we’re very passionate about,” Mr Lynch said. “I’ve always believed in the importance of involvement in community sport. This event also adds the aspect of road safety fundraising, which makes it even more worthwhile. “Most of the staff at Nicholas Lynch Real Estate are parents, so, on a personal level, we understand the importance of driver education for our youth.” Last year, Nicholas Lynch Real Estate staff and families made up about 30 participants in the race. This time they are hoping for closer to 40 – all wearing the company logo on their shirts. In 2014, as a show of continued support for the event, the company paid for more than 200 competitors to register. “We paid the registrations to
increase awareness of the event,” Mr Lynch said. “Those people have discovered how much fun and how rewarding it is, and have gone on to participate on their own accord since then.”
Arthurs Seat Challenge funds the Fit2Drive program which delivers peer facilitated workshops to Year 11 students at schools and community settings across the state. The program aims to provide young
drivers and their passengers with better decision-making capabilities to cope with difficult driving situations. Transport Accident Commission chief executive officer Joe Calafiore supports the campaign and also con-
gratulates the Mornington Peninsula Shire for being the first Towards Zero municipality with its range of road safety initiatives. “Towards Zero is not just a campaign or vision – it defines our approach to saving lives and we’re thrilled that the people of the Mornington Peninsula have embraced the positive approach to road safety,” he said. “From 2011-15, on average 22 per cent of all drivers killed in Victoria were aged 18-25 – despite the group representing just 14 per cent of all Victorian licence holders,” Mr Calafiore said. “Good driver behaviour is learned from a young age, which is why we have a number of road safety programs, like Fit2Drive, running in schools and regional areas.” As for Nicholas Lynch, who recently celebrated his 47th birthday by going for a 47 kilometre run, he’ll be there again – running up Arthurs Seat for a great cause. To register for the family friendly event go to arthursseatchallenge.com. au or call 0412 947 609..
‘Tide of support’ for Dolphins Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A STEERING group formed to help Frankston Football Club negotiate choppy financial waters says community support for the Dolphins’ continued existence is rising. Club record games holder Peter Geddes says the group is urging members and supporters to “keep your feet” and not stumble in backing the beleaguered club after AFL Victoria stripped its VFL licence for next season.
“We have been inundated with a tide of support for the Dolphins over the last week and are confident that we can put together an effective business plan to guide us through the next few years,” Mr Geddes said in a statement. The Dolphins will not be allowed to field a VFL side next season but plan to reapply for league membership in 2018. The football club was placed into voluntary administration in late August amid debts understood to be in excess of $1.5 million, mostly owed to the state government and Tabcorp
for pokies’ licences. The club removed all 27 electronic gaming machines at its newly built function centre in May this year. Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants, the administrators of the club, met with creditors last Monday (3 October) and creditors agreed to postpone any decision on the club’s future until a further meeting on 28 October. The Dolphins’ plight has united political opponents in a bid to keep the 129-year-old club alive despite the loss of its VFL licence next year.
Federal Dunkley Liberal MP Chris Crewther and state Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke have joined the ‘Save the Frankston Dolphins Steering Committee’ alongside Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley. “It was very important to set up this committee as we all need to work together and, as a community, get strongly behind the Club to get it back on its feet and to restore its VFL licence,” Mr Crewther said. “Keeping the Frankston Dolphins going and as a VFL Club is important because it creates so many opportu-
nities for young footballers aspiring to get into the VFL or AFL and creates community outcomes, whether it be youth engagement, job opportunities, multicultural integration and the avoidance of many social pitfalls through community engagement. “I will be working my utmost hardest hand-in-hand with the local community to ensure this is the case”. The committee will examine the long-term financial viability of the football club, its governance and will arrange fundraisers in coming months.
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Should Motherhood be paid for? Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE war is revolutionising the position of women in the world. In the excellent current number of “ Everylady’s Journal “ Spencer Brodney puts the case for the mothers. His proposal—and it is not his alone, but that of many leading statesmen— is that motherhood should be endowed. In other words, the State should pay every mother, not a trivial £5 Baby Bonus to cover preliminary expenses, but a regular weekly sum of, say, 10s. or 12s., to enable her to feed, clothe, and educate the child properly. She should be paid for every child up to a certain age. The entire article is worth reading by every mother, even though the scheme may not appeal to every one as feasible. Other articles in this issue of “Everylady’s Journal” for October deal with more practical and not less interesting problems of economical living. On the lighter side, Madame Melba gives a detailed lesson in “Everylady’s Journal” on how to sing two of her favourite ballads, one of which is Tosti’s “ Good Bye.” Miss Mary Card is to the fore, as usual, with a very fine design for a linen crochet doyley; and there are several other attractive illustrated articles. ‘’ Everylady’s Journal” for October also includes scores of fashion designs, to say nothing of three or four free paper patterns. ***
MESSRS Adamson, Strettle and Co. will hold their usual sale at Tanti on Monday next, for which a good yarding is advertised. *** MESSRS Brody and Mason advertise a furniture sale to be held at their mart, Frankston on Saturday afternoon next. *** THE “Wattles” Club Plain and Fancy Dress Ball takes place on Wednesday next, in the Mechanics’ Hall, when it is anticipated that a most enjoyable evening will be the result of the gathering as well as a considerable addition to the funds of the Frankston Roll of Honor. *** AT the recent examinations of the associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music, London, the following pupils of Miss T. Carter succeeded in gaining a pass. Primary Division - Lynette Utber, Alice Andrews, Eileen Utber. Lower Division - Beatrice Andrews. Rudiments of Music - Glorie Carter. *** A MOST interesting lecture was delivered by the Rev. E Tonkin on Tuesday evening last in the Frankston Methodist Church, entitled “Through Ally and Enemy Territory” , illustrated by a number of lantern slides. The rev. gentleman was listened to very attentively by a most appreciative audience. During that evening Miss Crosskell and Miss Heywood contributed items of harmony.
Refreshments were handed round at the conclusion of the lecture which were duly appreciated. *** WE take the following extract from the “Herald” of last week:— Zephuron who won the Grand National Steeple-chase of 1914 in such dashing style, ran his first race for about eighteen months in the Mooney Valley Steeple-chase and carried 11st 11lb into second place. The good old chestnut has not forgotten how to jump and when he is thoroughly wound up he will undoubtely cause some trouble in cross country events, indeed on Saturday it looked as if Zephuron might win, for it was only in the final pinch that his lack of condition told. *** A VERY successful evening was held in the Frankston Hall, on Saturday night last, in connection with the forthcoming Queen Carnival, in aid of the Roman Catholic Church. Considering the short time at their disposal for making arrangements, thie organizers should feel gratified at the splendid response. Miss Spillane and Mr Sherridan as Secretary and President worked most enthusiastically and to their efforts a great deal of the success can be attributed. Miss Daniels supplied the music, and the coffee supper was all that could be desired. *** THE meeting called for Monday evening in the Frankston Mechanics’
Hall, to promote the reply of “Yes”at the forthcoming Referendum was well attended, both sexes being well represented, and considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings. The chair was occupied by Cr J. A. Alden (President of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings), Crs Oates and Plowman also occupied seats on the platform. The chairman briefly introduced the speakers of the evening (Mr Gregory, barrister-at-law, and Mr Hugh Menzies), two gentlemen from the National Referendum Council, Melbourne. Mr Gregory in opening his address read the Question which the people of Australia will answer on 28th of this month, “Are you in favor of the Government having in this grave emergency, the same compulsory powers over citizens in regard to requiring their military service for the term of the war, outside the Commonwealth as it now has in regard to military service within the Commonwealt ?” He proposed to lay before them that evening some of the reasons why they should answer “Yes” on the 28th October. He also read portions of the Defence Act, dealing with those who were liable to be called up at time of war. Our Defence Act has provided thaat every male in the Commonwealth is liable to be called in defence of the Commonwealth, and the question is now asked “will you give the same answer to service outside the Commonwealth, as well as within it.”
When you consider the question there is no other logical course than to answer “’Yes.” For the first two years of the war the Germans were successful on every point, and marched from success to success, but fortunately, we just managed to hang on, and stop the complete annihilation of France, and now after 2 years we are in a position to put properly equipped armies into the field. Before we were ill prepared. The importance to Australia is this, that if Germany conquered Europe, she would soon conquer England and when the day of the supremacy of the British fleet ended, the Germans would come to Australia. It is difficult for us to realise that our homes are in danger but the British fleet is our only defence. We would not long hold out if Germany conquered Europe. If Germany can stick to what they have got no nation can possibly stand against them; they will be the most powerful nation that ever existed on the face of the earth. If we are to procure safety we must so defeat Germany that no German will want to go to war again. To do this we must have men. Every capable man must be prepared to go to the front and do their part. As soon as a man’s time has come he goes as a matter of course. And it is only by all the Allies working together that that end can be attained. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 14 October, 1916
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Proudly losing my marbles By Stuart McCullough He tried. That’s the long and the short of it. With great persistence and determination, my father did his utmost to turn me into a well-rounded human being. That I have ended up with more angles than The Yellow Peril can hardly be his fault. Instead of developing an array of hobbies and interests, I succeeded in absorbing the tiny pieces of information that any one else would rightly regard as useless. If you’re heading to a pub trivia night, I’m your guy. But if you’re looking to shoot the breeze with someone who has a catalogue of fascinating pastimes, look elsewhere. Stamps. As odd as it may sound to anyone under twenty, people used to collect stamps. These were the little artworks that occupied the upper right hand corner of an envelope that, assuming you’d done your sums correctly, ensured your letter would be delivered to its intended destination. This was back before email was invented and the Iced Vo Vo was still the pinnacle of luxury. My father collected stamps as a child and assumed that I’d share his enthusiasm. Instead, I repaid this paternal attempt to foster an interest in philately as if he’d invited me to a trip to the dentist in a world without anesthesia. Perhaps it was because I never knew when it would come up. Randomly and without warning he’d suggest we should gather around the kitchen table and curate our stamp albums instead of sitting inertly in front of the television letting our minds turn
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to fairy floss. This attempted intrusion into prime-time viewing was always greeted with horror. Not that this dissuaded my father. For as long as I can remember, the windowsill above the sink had a small glass of water in which the ripped right corner of an envelope was left to soak, to separate the envelope from the stamp. Come to think of it, I couldn’t even tell you what became of all those liberated stamps. Given the volume they would have occupied dozens and dozens of albums. I’m not sure they ever got that far. I suspect that the ritual of tearing the envelope and soaking the stamp was more important than where they ended up. For decades, my stamp album sat on the shelf of my father’s study. I suspect
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it’s still there. Despite the fact that it probably hasn’t had a stamp added to it since 1978, my father has kept it. In the highly improbable event that I change my mind and decide to collect stamps again, my father will be ready. I wish I could say that it was only stamp collecting that I tried, failed and discarded. Fact is, there were so many other abortive attempts at hobbies that never really went anywhere, the remains of which are crammed into boxes and the far inaccessible corners of closets. By failing at stamp collecting, I never progressed to coins, pinball machines and sneakers like my brothers did. They have collected all manner of things. I was immune. In fact, my parents were so worried at my seeming disinterest in everything
that they panicked and suggested I collect rocks. When it comes to rock collecting, there are upsides and downsides. That you never have to feed them, water them or take them for a walk lest they should go stir crazy and start eating the furniture is a very good thing indeed. Given that every plant I have ever owned has inevitably come to grief by way of neglect, the ‘low maintenance’ status of rocks is pretty useful. But, then again, they’re not much in the way of company. In fact, even if you want to go for a walk around the neighborhood with your pet rock, you can’t. Or you can, that is, but it’s going to weigh you down somewhat. The rocks I collected occupied an entire shelf; far more space than the
stamp album ever did. Not only did they soak up valuable real estate on my bookshelf, rocks became my presumptive souvenir and birthday gift. Imagine unwrapping a piece of granite for Christmas. It was, in a word, underwhelming. Often, though, I had only myself to blame. Family holidays usually ended up in a gift shop of some description where we were always given five minutes and as many dollars to select something. My siblings had far better taste than I did and always emerged with something on the far side of awesome. I, on the other hand, only every secured a handful of pebbles. When it became apparent that my interest in rocks was waning, talk turned to marbles. There’s little I can say about marbles. My father seemed excited if not proud of his marbles. He explained that he’d collected these as a child and that they’d been a near-inexhaustible source of pleasure. He handed them too me as though they were treasure. Doubtless, he would have extolled the virtues of Aggies and Red Devils and the other members of the marble family. I, of course, promptly misplaced them. I am the very opposite of a collector – displacement is more my thing. Perhaps it’s okay to not be well rounded. Maybe there’s a certain pride you can take in being a hexagon, pentangle or nonagon. Forget smooth corners; edges matter in this world. But that being said, should you find my marbles, feel free to return them. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Panthers get away to a flyer PROVINCIAL
By IT Gully PEARCEDALE has started its 2016-17 Provincial cricket season in fine fashion after knocking over last year’s minor premier, Crib Point, in Saturday’s season opener. The Panthers have moved from Sub District to Provincial in the past two seasons after winning the past two premierships. There was no bigger test than coming up against Crib Point in Round 1 in a one-day match on Saturday. The Magpies won the toss and elected to bat on their home deck, scoring a defendable 5/162 against the new kids on the block. The Panthers started well with Brad
Trotter (26) and Matt Cousland (28) getting them going, however, they then lost 3/5 to go from 0/45 to 3/50. Brad Davidson took control with the ball and the field for the Magpies and got his side back into the contest. However, with three overs to spare, Shayne Gillings (49no) and Max Blackburn (31) steered the Panthers to victory. A massive innings of 89 from skipper Matt Foon helped Mornington to a thrilling win against Sorrento. His efforts with the bat supported his 2/38 with the ball. The Doggies chased down Sorrento’s 6/159 with five overs to spare. Brad Lynch played a great supporting role for the Dogs with 36. Pines recruit Damien Lawrence
smacked six fours and seven sixes on his way to 93 against Moorooduc. Pines made a massive 9/208 against the home side. The Ducs replied with just 9/121 from 40 overs. Nick Wilcox, Alex Coad and Pat Jackson all snared two wickets each for the Piners. Langwarrin has started its campaign the same way it did last season, causing a major upset by beating Somerville in the last over of the day. Teenage debutant Jai Elcock top scored with 37 for the Kangas at the top of the order in the chase, while Mal Coutts, Taylor Smith and Joel Bateman saw their team home after some early trouble. The Eagles batted first and made 8/145 with Nick Marshall and Sean
Parker top scoring with 31 opening the innings. Bateman was the best of the Kangas’ bowlers with 3/22 off 10 overs, while Matt and Jake Prosser claimed a couple of wickets each. Peninsula Old Boys began its title defence with only a reasonable performance against Long Island, however, it was good enough to win. The Old Boys were bowled out in the 39th over with Will Crowder top scoring with 33 in the total of 146. Andrew Tweddle was the pick of the Islanders’ bowlers with 3/37 while Stuart Swift claimed a couple. In the run chase, only three Long Island batsmen made it to double figures – Pete Connell with 33, Greg Lamb with 17 and Swift with 11. The home
side was bowled out for 100 in the 32nd over. Adam Gailitis and James Labrooy picked-up 3/28 and 3/29 respectively. Baxter and Mt Eliza are expected to be two sides vying for a top four finish. Despite being bowled out for 108 with an over to spare, Baxter picked up the win. Nick Baron was the best of the Mt Eliza bowlers with 4/24 while Daniel Warwick top scored with 38 for Baxter. In reply, Chris Brittain was on fire for Baxter, snaring 6/28 off 10 overs to help bowl out Mt Eliza for just 91 after 40 overs. Justin Grant top scored for the Mounties with 31.
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By IT Gully RED Hill started its 2016-17 District season in fine fashion, making light work of Boneo. The Hillmen batted first after winning the toss and scored 4/205, thanks largely to Matthew Merifield, who blasted the only ton of the round - 114. Recruit Carl Robinson scored 23 on debut, as did Simon Dart. Robinson also took 1/31 from seven overs. In reply, the Pandas could put together only 7/136 from its 40 overs. Dart was superb opening the bowling, claiming 3/14 from five overs, while Glenn Collett was superb also with 1/20 from 10 overs with the new pill.
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Flinders got its MPCA District season away to a flier on Saturday with a convincing 100-run win against Seaford. Batting first, the Sharks put together a formidable total in its 40 overs, scoring 7/214. Mitch Stansborough top scored for the visitors with 84, which included four fours and two sixes, while Brad Hogan-Keogh was just as convincing with 56. The pair took the Sharks from 3/68 to 4/164. Dil Pageni was the pick of the Seaford bowlers with 3/57. In reply, Seaford could muster just 9/104 from 40 overs. Sushant Gupta top scored for Seaford with 26 while Nick Simpendorfer hit 24. Dwayne Field was at his evergreen
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best for the Sharks with 3/15 from 10 overs. Former Pines premiership captaincoach Ricky Ramsdale enjoyed his first win with his new club Delacombe Park, beating Main Ridge. The Ridge were sent into bat and didn’t make the most of the small Parkers’ ground, scoring 5/174. Matt Chasemore top scored for the Ridge with 48, recruit Shaun Foster hit 39 and Michael Holmes scored 32. In reply, Jon Guthrie opened with 55 for the Parkers, Joel Malcolm contributed 39 and Travis O’Donnell hit 30. The home side picked-up the winning runs, seven wickets down and with more than three overs to spare. Rosebud picked-up the 12 points against Mt Martha.
The Reds batted first and scrambled to 8/139, Brett Wilkinson top scoring with 44 and skipper Mitchel Darville hitting 35. Billy Quigley was the best of the Rosebud bowlers with 2/50 off 10 overs. In reply, Rosebud lost just four wickets on their way to the win in the 38th over. Jason Nagel opened with 38 for the Buds, while fellow opener Matt Maher scored 34. Michael Clavin was the best of the Mt Martha bowlers with 2/16 off 10 overs. Rye started the new season the way it finished the last, with a loss to Seaford Tigers. The Demons scored 8/120 from its
40 overs, Beau Suffern top scoring with 32, while recruit Jarrod Saw debuted with 26. Ash Mills was the best of the Tigers’ bowlers, claiming three wickets. The Tigers reeled in the runs with nine overs to spare. Anthony Joel opened with 47 and Jon Plakourakis hit 24. Baden Powell smacked Heatherhill, winning with five overs to spare. The Braves batted first and hit a modest 9/136. Travis Kellerman top scored with 41. Jason Hinde was the best of the Hills’ bowlers with 4/25. In reply, the Hills were rolled for 84. Rhys Elmi was superb with the ball with 6/31 from 10 overs.
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New coach has an impact SUB-DISTRICT
By IT Gully NEW Hastings coach Rob Hearn has had an immediate impact on his new club, helping the Blues to a round one Sub District win against Ballam Park. The former Mornington and Crib Point opening bat scored 57 at the top of the innings as the Blues reeled in the Knights’ modest total of 130 off 39.3 overs. Jake Hewitt didn’t have an issue swapping a footy premiership medallion for the whites, hitting 39. Isuru Dias (3/20) and Mitch Floyd (2/16) opened the bowling and picked up five wickets between them in their 10 overs each. David Cross top scored for the Knights with 61 after crossing from Moorabbin West in the off-season. Jason Riley was the best of the bowlers with 3/25. Recently relegated Carrum got just the start it was looking for against Frankston YCW, winning by 19 runs. Josh Dent top scored for the Lions with 73 while Hayden Moulton opened with 41 in the total of 5/199. In reply, the Stonecats started well with Lai Leaunoa hitting 83 and Mathew Lane scoring 31 batting at three. The Lions bowlers did a good job to keep things tight, Brett Moulton the pick of them with 3/38.
Dromana has recorded a monster win over Skye. The Hoppers batted first and made 5/215, skipper Jack Fowler scoring 45 while recruits Adam Ciavarella hit 47 and Kieren Voelkl scored 65. Adrian Gallagher picked up all four Dromana wickets for just 41 runs off 10 overs. In reply, Skye was bowled out for just 77 in 29.1 overs. Zacc Klan then went to work for the winners with the ball, claiming 4/14 from eight overs. Brent Murdoch got Balnarring off to the perfect start with a game high 74 runs in its win against Tyabb. The Saints won the toss and batted first but lost a couple of early wickets before Chris Murphy (26) and Murdoch came to the crease. They scored 6/161 off 40 overs. In reply, the Yabbies were restricted to 9/122 from 40 overs. Nick Taranto backed up his 2/46 with the ball with a top score of 32. In the final game, Tootgarook recorded an early win against Carrum Downs. Mark Snelling scored 51 and David Dervan 57 for the Cougars after they were sent in to bat. AJ King made an immediate impression for his new club with 2/33, while Matt Whelan claimed 2/34. Carrum Downs made 5/147, which was never going to be enough. In reply, Whelan blasted 63 and opener Travis French scored 59 to help the home side to 2/150 from 36 overs.
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