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Hammer attack: Deputy Premier and Emergency Services Minister James Merlino wields a sledge hammer to begin the demolition – and replacement - of Edithvale fire station, watched by Kingston mayor David Eden and Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson. Picture: Gary Sissons
Work starts on CFA’s new home Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au EDITHVALE’S new CFA station is a step closer after Emergency Services Minister James Merlino took a sledgehammer to the old fire station yesterday (Tuesday). He and Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson donned their hard hats for a tour of the site, which is being transformed
into a $3.35 million station with four vehicle bays. Brigade members were consulted on amenities and their input has been vital, Mr Merlino said. The custom-designed station will have a new meeting room and business hub where crews can work or study on site while waiting on emergency call outs. The new building will house the brigade’s growing membership of about
100 and cater to increased demand from the community. Mr Merlino and Mr Richardson met resident John Hennessey who sold his property to the CFA ahead of a range of attractive offers from developers. Mr Hennessey is a long-time neighbour and supporter of the brigade. Crews service Edithvale, Aspendale, Chelsea and Chelsea Heights, and support CFA brigades at Patterson River, Keysborough, Springvale, and Carrum
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Downs, as well as into the Metropolitan Fire Brigade area. Works at the station are due to be completed in December. “In 2014 we promised to deliver a new fire station for Edithvale and we’re getting it done,” Mr Merlino said. “This $3.35 million redevelopment will ensure firefighters have the resources they need get on with the job of keeping the community safe.” Mr Richardson thanked Edithvale
firefighters for operating from Chelsea Heights while work is underway. “I also thank Mr Hennessey, who sold his property to the CFA to make way for the new fire station. Your support is hugely appreciated.” The land next to the old CFA building cost $960,000. Edithvale fire brigade was established in 1921 and registered with the Country Fire Brigades Board in July 1925. Continued Page 2
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Continued from Page 1 The 92-year-old volunteer brigade works with CFA and MFB career staff. The brigade has seen its membership increase to 100 over recent years, 30 per cent of which is female. The brigade was among the first emergency medical response (EMR) units introduced into the CFA. It attends more than 300 emergency calls a year and averages 10 volunteers to each emergency.
Its vehicle fleet includes a Type 3 Medium Isuzu Pumper, 3.2D Hino Tanker, Mazda T4600 Salvage, and Ford Territory Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Vehicle. The brigade is pursuing a formal local alliance with SES to build integrated programs to minimise duplication in resourcing, fundraising and expenditure, volunteer effort and community engagement, consistent with the ‘we work as one’ emergency management
sector operating philosophy. To enhance its service delivery capability, particularly during weekday daytime hours, the brigade operates an business hub where members can work or study while being on-site to respond to any emergencies. The new building will include the first purpose built volunteer business hub. These initiatives aim to ensure the brigade remains agile and viable into the future.
New Year’s voyage ends with tow to shore and charges Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A BOATIE’S frolic with friends in his half-cabin runabout on New Year’s Eve turned sour when they ran out of petrol at sea off Mordialloc and discovered there were not enough life jackets, had no anchor or fire extinguisher and the distress flares were out of date. The Cranbourne man, 43, has been charged on summons with failing to take care when operating a vessel and is expected to appear at court at a later date. The man, a mate and three 18 – year-old girls launched the 4.6 metre fibreglass boat at Frankston intending to cruise to Docklands to watch the fireworks. On the way they skylarked in a ski tube off Frankston in the fine conditions and light westerly wind. The man allegedly told the group that the boat had the required safety equipment on board. After watching the fireworks the mate decided to stay in the city while the man and three girls began motoring the 20km back to Frankston about 12.30am. Police said the man did not check on how much fuel was left in the two 25-litre removable tanks and passed easily accessible fuel outlets at St Kil-
da and Southland. At 2.30am, about two nautical miles off Mordialloc, they ran out of fuel. Without an anchor the boat’s bow could not be held in position in the small chop and, as it drifted, the group realised they had no idea where they were. One of the girls ignited two flares to alert other boats in the area. They were six years out of date and one exploded in her face, causing minor burns. Another girl dialled 000, but Water Police said they had trouble finding the boat because they could only be given an approximate location. The three girls then noticed that there was only one life jacket on board. Water police managed to find the stricken boat at 3.50am and the three girls were taken on board. The boatie was given an approved life jacket and towed back to Mordialloc pier where he was interviewed by police.
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Days of old: Dorothy Booth with some of the exhibition pieces, including old rail tickets, V-Line lamp, flags, old railway books and timetables. Picture: Gary Sissons
Memories down the line THE Local Railway Memories exhibition at the Mordialloc & District Historical Society Museum includes old pictures from Moorabbin to Chelsea. Collector of railway memorabilia Peter Walhouse, of Metro Trains, has supplied items for the display cabinets. Exhibition hours are Saturdays and
Sundays, 22 April-13 May, but not Sunday 14 May which is Mother’s day. From then on the exhibition is on 2-4pm, Sundays, or by special arrangement. The display is at the Laura and Charles Ferguson Museum, Old Bakery Lane Mentone. Details: 9583 5975 or 0438 003 234.
Public approval sought for lifesaving club plans CONCEPT plans have been approved for a new lifesaving club at Edithvale. Kingston council has been working on designs with the club and Life Saving Victoria over the past few months. A community information night will be held at the club on Thursday 20
April to show the plans and answer questions from the public. The mayor Cr David Eden said the council was pleased to see a design that would replace the old building, meet the club’s needs for years to come, and provide better views of the
foreshore. It is hoped the new building will be ready in time for centenary celebrations in 2019. The project is being paid for with $1.5 million from the state government and $1.95m from Kingston Council. Details: edithvalelsc.com.au
A GROUP of six Carrum residents who were injured at work have formed an support network which will meet monthly. The group aims to “foster a sense of community and shared experience that injured workers often crave during the isolating and protracted experience of securing workers compensation”. They will take group action against employers and insurers who they say “mistreat injured workers through unscrupulous insurance practices”. The group has already run two protests against Australia Post. The network was formed in August with the assistance of Victorian Trades Hall Council, and aims to reach out to other injured workers through the forum. Speakers include Campbell Walton, an injured worker and a workers’ compensation lawyer from Slater & Gordon lawyers. “We face a battle on all sides when we are injured at work. It’s a struggle that is consuming and isolating, but it doesn’t have to be,” Mr Walton said. “When we get together to talk this out we find that while our injuries can be different, our experience of the workers’ compensation system is the same. There is comfort in that. “It is empowering to know that you are not alone and can work together to find how we can help each other.” The forum will be 7-9pm, Wednesday 19 April, at Carrum Uniting Church, McLeod Rd, Carrum. Details: 0424 698 694.
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Thieves show a touch of class BURGLARS stole up to $50,000 in cash, designer clothes, handbags, jewellery and a safe from a Patterson Lakes house, sometime between Friday 24 March and Sunday 26 March. Also taken was wine from the owner’s prized Penfolds Grange collection.
Police said the thieves knew what they were doing and had switched off the house’s electronic CCTV systems both inside and out before entering through a rear door which the owner is adamant was locked. The two-storey house – sometimes vacant while storm damage is being repaired – was “completely ransacked” by the thieves who had eyes for only the best. The owner said a range of tradesmen had worked on the property since the December storms. The offenders reportedly rifled through cupboards and drawers in all rooms, stealing a 55-inch plasma TV, Hugo Boss jackets, quality handbags, a wine collection from a special fridge, i-Phones and sporting equipment, including water-ski, fishing and diving gear. The owner said the safe taken from the main bedroom would have required two men to lift. Police said a white one-tonne utility seen in the driveway twice during the weekend may have been used by the burglars. A man was seen leaving the house with fishing rods and placing them in the ute. Police are examining CCTV footage from neighbouring properties. Anyone with information is urged to call
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Pet, record players stolen THIEVES kicked in the front door of a Chelsea unit and attacked the occupant with a baseball bat, 4.15am, Sunday 9 April. They then stole two record player turntables and the man’s 18-week-old puppy – a Christmas present.
The victim, who was asleep on the couch, told police he was alone with the lights out and the TV on. He was woken when the door was kicked in and one of the men struck him to the head with the baseball bat. The man yelled out: “Where’s the dog?” The victim ran to the back door and was again struck in the head. After jumping the fence into a neighbour’s yard he saw the men carrying off the turntables and before driving off in a VW Golf and a small Toyota. When the victim returned to the house he discovered his blue Staffordshire pup was missing. It was wearing a black and white checked collar. The turntables are a Stanton and Newmark brands. The man was treated by ambulance paramedics for cuts to the head. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Customer cuts up rough A SALES assistant at a Mordialloc supermarket was abused and then sprayed on the arm by a customer whose bag she had been asked to inspect, 11.43am, Thursday 6 April.
Police were told the 17-year-old
salesgirl had been asked by her supervisor to inspect the handbag before the woman left the store. However, when approached, the shopper became abusive, angrily shoving her handbag across the counter, saying, “You haven’t had a good enough look.” The shopper, 39, then allegedly reached into her bag and pulled out a perfume bottle which she twice sprayed at the girl’s arm. The girl pressed her assistance bell and left the shopper to be handled by her supervisor. Police who interviewed the woman at her home said she refused to answer questions, saying only, “It’s a set up.” She will be charged on summons with unlawful assault.
Not making sense POLICE called to the Mordialloc Salvation Army store to deal with a man and a woman “causing trouble” found them outside in a parked car, 6pm, Tuesday 28 March. Police said the woman, 22, appeared drug affected with her eyes rolling and darting around, speech slurred and movements erratic. She denied causing trouble but said she was unable to make sense because she was drug affected. Police allegedly found two knives in her bags which were seized and photographed. She was arrested over two outstanding warrants and taken to Mordialloc police station where she was bailed to a new court date.
Wine talk: Sommeliers on a tour of Mornington Peninsula wineries arrive at Crittendens Wines, Dromana, left, where they tasted and learned about wines from winemakers, including, above, Mike Symons, of Stonier Winery, Merricks.
Search for peninsula’s top taste TWENTY experts who buy and recommend what wines are served in some of the world’s top restaurants were last week taken on a tour of Mornington Peninsula wineries. The marketing exercise organised by Wine Australia saw two busloads of sommeliers being driven around the peninsula on Tuesday and Wednesday. The sommeliers were in Melbourne for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards which saw New York’s Eleven Madison Park take out the top spot. Tuesday’s tour of the peninsula started at Stonier Winery, Merricks, where the group was welcomed by Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association CEO Cheryl Lee. From there the sommeliers from the United Kingdom, United States, New
Zealand and interstate went to Ocean Eight, Shoreham and then to the top of Arthurs Seat before having lunch at Petit Tracteur, Main Ridge. The final stop for the day was at Crittenden Wines, Dromana, where they tasted nine wines and were told about production methods and differences between vineyards where they were made by winemakers including Rollo Crittenden (Crittendens Wines), Martin Spedding (Ten Minutes by Tractor), Kathleen Quealy (Balnarring Vineyard) and Glen Hayley (Port Phillip Estate). Keith Platt n See the May edition of Peninsula Essence magazine for a full report on the international and interstate sommeliers’ visit to the peninsula.
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Music changes but song remains the same CHILDREN attending Sunday school at Aspendale Presbyterian church in 1927 received their religious teaching while sitting under a tree. It was adults only inside the church. In the past 90 years much has changed. The original church building is now used as a hall for such community activities as play groups, dancing classes and meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. The newer church building - completed in the 1970s - is still busy on Sunday mornings and while the electric organ remains, a small band plays the music. Children are actively involved and the service is relaxed. The new minister, the Rev Brett Peatman, 39, is a father of four and an active member of the broader Aspendale community and “keen to foster a down to earth community of locals who follow Jesus every day”. Mr Peatman says much has changed and there is a lot to celebrate this year as Aspendale Presbyterian Church reaches its 90 th year. He said Presbyterians comprise the fourth largest Christian denomination in Australia. The church originated in Scotland and is known for its leadership structure (no hierarchy of bishops), love for the teachings of Jesus Christ and challenging preaching. Mr Peatman said the church wants to “bring together a wide group of people who have contributed to its 90-year history”. The 90 th celebration service will be held on Sunday 30 April at 10am followed by lunch. Mr Peatman said anyone with a connection to the church or an interest in the Aspendale community can attend. Details: www.aspendalepc.org.au or call 9580 6161.
Convenient to shops NEW public toilets in Chelsea will service the busy shopping strip. The toilets outside Chelsea train station opened this week. They can be used 6am-9pm during summer and 6am-6pm in winter and be cleaned daily. “Council is pleased to have worked with the local traders to provide these new facilities to make shopping in Chelsea even easier,” the mayor Cr David Eden said. Kingston Council spends $450,000 annually on upgrading and replacing public toilets, as well as cleaning and maintenance. A 10-year plan aims to ensure they are strategically located, free and improved or replaced where necessary. The strategy was adopted in 2016 following extensive consultation with community groups and a public survey. Public toilets in line for major works include Bald Hill Park, Clarinda, Dingley Village Recreation Reserve, Edithvale Life Saving Club, Bicentennial Park, Chelsea, Gerry Green Reserve Parkdale, Dales Park, Oakleigh South, Pier Road Mordialloc, Waves Leisure Centre Highett, Aspendale Life Saving Club, Dolamore Athletics Track, Mentone, Mavis Hutter Reserve, Clarinda, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground, Parkers Road Foreshore, Parkdale, and Le Page Park, Cheltenham.
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Changing times: All dressed up for the outdoor Sunday shool at the Aspendale Presbyterian church in 1927, top, and in 1967, above. Pictures: Supplied
A CHANGING Places all-abilities toilet will be built to serve Moorabbin’s Riding for the Disabled group. Kingston mayor Cr David Eden said the group’s 200 members would soon have access to convenient facilities thanks to the $235,000 toilet being funded by the council. “The high-quality facility will have proper safety equipment to make it easier for riders and their carers,” Cr Eden said. Changing Places facilities are larger-thanstandard toilets and come with a height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench, tracking hoist system and room for two people.
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Housing sought for Cruden Farm Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au PLANS to subdivide part of Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for residential development would see more than 100 houses built o n land near the former homestead of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. A planning application to subdivide a parcel of land withinthe 54-hectare estate has been received by Frankston Council in a first step to try to rezone land from its current Rural Conservation Zone status that prohibits residential development. The application is for a parcel of land at Cruden Farm to be subdivided into 116 lots of between 600-800 square metres. The bid to rezone the land will be controversial since state government approval will ultimately be needed to move the Urban Growth Boundary. The minimum subdivision size in a Rural Conservation Zone is eight hectares. Rural areas of environmental significance are zoned RCZ and landscape appropriate agriculture is allowed. Only one dwelling can be built in a RCZ. Newspapers tycoon Keith Murdoch, father of News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch, bought Cruden Farm as a wedding present for Dame Elisabeth in 1928. State Labor Planning Minister Richard Wynne would have to agree to a change to Melbourne’s Urban Growth Boundary to allow any residential development at Cruden Farm to go ahead. It emerged last week that a Brighton-based property developer, Hamish Macdonald, registered the business name ‘Cruden Farm’ in January this year (‘Cruden Farm plan on way’, The News 4/4/17) in the name of an entity UEG Pty Ltd. Keith and Elisabeth Murdoch Trust chairman of
trustees and Cruden Farm spokesman Ian Evans contacted The News to advise he “recently became aware that the business name Cruden Farm was registered to a private company, UEG Pty Ltd”. “Neither UEG Pty Ltd, or Mr Hamish Macdonald, is or ever has been connected with the Keith and Elisabeth Murdoch Trust, or with the Langwarrin property known as Cruden Farm,” Mr Evans said in a statement. “On 4 April 2017 UEG Pty Ltd transferred ownership of the business name Cruden Farm to the Keith and Elisabeth Murdoch Trust.” Calls to numbers associated to UEG Pty Ltd were not returned. Mr Evans did not respond to questions about the residential subdivision plan before publication. The Cruden Farm estate was transferred into the name of Cruden Custodian Limited in 2013 and its trustees include several grandchildren of Dame Elisabeth but not her multi-billionaire media mogul son, Rupert. The Murdochs often gather at Cruden Farm for family events. News Corp’s The Australian newspaper reported Rupert Murdoch and wife Jerry Hall joined “the Melbourne establishment” in February at the homestead to celebrate the birthday of the media magnate’s brother-in-law, John Calvert-Jones. Cruden Farm’s gardens are sometimes open to the public and the estate hosts community and charity events at the behest of Dame Elisabeth, a renowned philanthropist, who died at the age of 103 in 2012. It is understood that part of the estate would remain available for such events. The planning application also includes a proposal to apply a Trust for Nature covenant to about five hectares of land covered in trees and plant life.
Focused: Josh Brnjac has a career in photographer in his sights. Picture: Yanni
Photography pays for entrepreneur PHOTOGRAPHER Josh Brnjac is taking a shot at making a living from his passion by setting up his own business in Frankston at the age of just 15. The Somerville resident has set up a business in Frankston in the Frankston Foundry co-working space established last year. His entrepreneurial efforts in booking about $20,000 in sales with the help of mural company Pickawall Australia has seen the budding businessman named the first Peninsula Young Entrepreneur of the Year. “Many people assume because of my age I am inexperienced or I charge painfully low rates, but this is something that I advocate strongly against. I’ve learnt to value my work and skillset. I’ve been very lucky so far to garner interest and respect for my work from family, friends and importantly clients,” he said. “I’ve also been able to donate close to $1000
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to a youth development charity I partner with. My business model and strategy for this year allows me to continue my charitable efforts while also achieving duplicated levels of growth.” The Peninsula Young Entrepreneur of the Year is a Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise and Frankston Business Network award. Recipients receive $1000, a Frankston Business Network membership, a 3-month membership to the Frankston Foundry and mentoring from Rotary board members. An exhibition of Josh Brnjac’s work called Coast to Coast - Through the Eyes of the Young will be hosted at Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St, Frankston on 8 June-5 July. See artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au or call 9784 1060 for details. n More on Josh Brnjac’s photography will be featured in the May edition of Peninsula Essence magazine
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Frankston soldier to rescue as bullock enters tobacconists Compiled by Cameron McCullough SOME excitement was caused in Queen Street, Maidenhead (UK), on Monday afternoon, when a bullock belonging to Mr Webster butcher, and driven by one of his men, made a sudden and unwelcome call at the shop of Mr P. Lovejoy, tobacconist. The space between the shop and the sitting room was only about sufficient for the animal to “dissemble,” and it confined itself to where the goods were exposed for sale. Mr De la Hay, a neighbour, kindly placed a valuable case out of harm’s way, and Mr Bullock made for the shelves behind the counter, brushing down walking sticks in his progress, and stepping into a box of pipes (fortunately only clay ones), which he smashed into atoms. Having swooped down sundry packets of cigarettes, the driver knocked the beast back, but it made for the shelves a second time, and Mr Lovejoy jealously guarded the portals of his sitting-room. The butcher’s man armed with a stick, continued to do all he could to keep the animal at bay and matters would have been much more serious but for the prompt assistance of an Australian soldier home on leave, namely, Private Mackie, nephew of the late Ald. Mackie of Maidenhead, who is by trade a butcher. Mackie took the visitor in hand with such success that his hind quarters were soon observed emerging through the doorway and he was got away much to the relief of all concerned, the damage being of no serious consequence. Mr Lovejoy was very grateful to the Anzac for his timely help.
The soldier (Private Mackie) referred to above is very well known in Frankston having lived here for years before leaving for the front. *** THE Te Deum was sung at evensong in St Paul’s Anglican Church Frankston on Sunday last in view of the fact that the United States has declared war on Germany. The offertory totalled £163. *** JUST before going to press today we were informed that Mr H. Gomm a very old resident of Somerville, died on Thursday evening. *** SPECIAL services were held in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Frankston, on Easter Sunday. Rev Robinson preached in the morning, and at night a combined service was held, when the Rev McKenzie gave a most interesting address on Man’s efficiency, to a large congregation. *** MESSRS Croft Bros, of Somerville, notify by advertisement that they are now opening full stock of blankets, rings, flannels, flannoletts, wool etc., also lady’s and children’s macs and coats, besides a full range of men’s and boy’s overcoats and chesterfields. Their stock of boots is replete with all the winter lines. An early inspection is invited. *** IN connection with the Floral Fete, which is to be held on April 27th and 28th in aid of the fund to pay off the debt on the Vicarage (Anglican) Frankston, a Gift Afternoon will be held in the Vicarage Grounds, at 3 p.m.
on Wednesday April 18th 1917. The ladies of the Fancy Stall invite all who can possibly come to be present on the occasion and to kindly bring a gift on behalf of their stall. They hope for a large attendance. *** ABOUT ninety members of the Young Men’s Bible Union spent the Easter holidays at Frankston. The wet weather was not favorable for camping out but did not damp the high spirits of the lads to any great extent. The camp was thrown open for inspection on Easter Monday and a fair number took advantage of the invitation. Mr M’Leish the hon. sec taking the visitors in hand and making things as pleasant as circumstances would permit. *** INFORMATION has been received by Mr and Mrs William Membrey, Derby Crescent, Caulfield, that their son, Private J H. Membrey, has been killed in action in France. Deceased, who prior to enlistment inherited a large sum of money, was a nephew of Mr Membrey MLA. Private Membrey was a resident of Frankston for some time prior to his enlistment, where be was much respected and his death will be regretted by a large number of friends. He was a prominent member of the Frankston Football Club. *** THE “Australian” Club fancy dress dance, held in the Hall, on Thursday evening, 5th April, was highly successful. Nearly all who attended wore fancy
costumes which were both original and picturesque. Mrs Mason was successful in securing first prize for the best dressed Lady and Sgt. Aspinal first prize for best dressed gentleman. *** Death of Mr A. E. Bates SINCERE regret was expressed in Frankston on Thursday evening, 5th April, when it was reported that Mr A. E. Bates of Mornington, had met with a serious accident, through being run over by a motor car in the Main street of that town. It appears that on the evening mentioned, about 7 o’clock he was proceeding along the footpath with the intention of going to the railway station to meet his daughter, and when at the intersection of the street that leads to the station, instead of keeping to the footpath he essayed to cross over, when a car which had been going very slowly in the same direction struck him and knocked him down, the front wheel passing over him. The chauffeur stopped the car before the back wheel reached him. It was at once seen that Mr Bates was seriously injured, and he was conveyed to his home and medical aid sought, but he only lingered till Saturday morning, when he expired. The deceased gentleman was 67 years of age, and had been many years a resident of the peninsula, where he was universally respected. It was only in February last that he retired from the committee of the Frankston Mechanic’s Institute, after many years of faithful service and as a member of the Frankston Athletic Club
and Agricultural Society he was always willing to do the share of the work allotted to him. Since living in Mornington he has taken a live interest in the advancement of that town, both as a councillor and member of the Progress Association, he being an active member of the latter body at the time of his decease. He was interred in the Mornington cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, a number of Frankston residents attending to show the last marks of esteem to one whose loss it will be very hard to replace. *** Frankston Court of Petty Sessions. Thursday, 5th April 1917. (Before Mr Oates J’s.P.). Frederick Quinn, a stranger who was locked up by Const Dodemaide the previous, night, appeared to answer a charge of being drunk and disorderly. He pleaded guilty and expressed sorrow for his action. Const Dodemaide deposed that on the previous evening defendant had wandered into the yard at the back of the Pier House and entering, a tent turned in (in military parlance) “all standing” i.e. fully dressed. The police were sent for and the undesirable visitor, who had partaken freely of the “glass that cheers” was ejected by Mr Verney, Const Dodemaide afterwards arrested him in a very drunken state. Mr Oates severely lecturing accused, fined him 5s or 6 hours imprisonment. The fine was paid. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 14 April 1917
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The twisted tale of a fruit bread inferno By Stuart McCullough I DON’T mean to brag, but until now my record has been nothing short of incredible. With little to no fanfare, I’ve been cooking toast on a regular basis with what can humbly be described as outstanding results. I can do the ‘light tan’ ghost toast right through to the soothing deep-brown shades of toast well done. I’ve mastered all the various toast-related disciplines too; like the Vegemite smear and the four-corner Nutella dominator in which no part of available surface area is left uncovered. I hesitate to use a word like ‘genius’, but when it comes to whipping up a fresh batch of A-grade quality toast, I’m your go-toguy. Or, at least, I was. I was staying in a hotel in regional Victoria. Hotels the world over may each be as individual as snowflakes but, without exception, they all serve the same continental breakfast. There are the buckets of cereal, the sugary pastries and the green melon slices. Except when I’m at a hotel, I can honestly say the idea of green melon never crosses my mind. But green melon slices remain the very foundation of the hotel continental breakfast and no hotel buffet would be complete without it. In hotels, they don’t have just any old toaster. Instead, they have turbocharged super-toasters that take Henry Ford’s assembly line and apply it to bread. All you need to do is feed bread in at one end before it disappears on a magical journey before spilling out below as fully cooked toast. It’s like magic. Indeed, it’s a wonder the thing doesn’t say ‘abracadabra’ at the mo-
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ment your breakfast cascades down the metal chute into the breakfast catchment area. Instantly, I felt comfortable as I strode purposefully towards the super-toaster. Perhaps I was too confident. Toast is a fickle thing, which should never, ever be taken for granted. I realize
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now that pride was at the heart of my undoing. I assumed that I’d be able to produce perfect toast as I do every other day. The fact that I’d be using the latest in high-end toast technology ought to have given me pause for thought, if not inspire me to abandon the exercise altogether in favour of all
the green melon I could reasonable manage. But no, I pressed on blindly. As I approached the buffet, I had no idea that things were about to go terribly, terribly wrong. Beside the super-toaster was a basket stuffed full of the greatest breads known to humanity. There was wholemeal, halfmeal and piecemeal as well as multigrain and so many other types of grain that you’d be at risk of serious grain strain if you attempted to remember them all. Pumpernickel, pumperquarter and pumperdollar; sourdough, sweet-dough and play-dough. But these breads all left me cold as my heart belonged to another. From the moment I laid eyes on it, there was no doubt which bread I’d choose. Were it not for the fact that the hotel was piping in Paul Simon’s ‘You Can Call Me Al’ into the dining area at a volume that was borderline inappropriate, you’d have otherwise heard its sweet siren song calling me. That’s why I chose the fruit loaf. But this was no ordinary fruit loaf. It was the kind that is cut super-thick so that it could conceivably double as an orthotic if the need arose. I lifted two pieces of the humungo-loaf and gently sent it on its way down the ramp. Soon, it was lying flat on its back as it began its magical journey along the conveyor belt. It was just as my bread disappeared into the hot, fiery inferno of the super-toaster that I noticed the sign that read: ‘Warning! Do not put fruit loaf in conveyor’. It’s fair to say that this was something that – ideally – I’d have known earlier. But having committed my jumbo fruit loaf to the conveyor belt
process, there was precious little I could do about it. The toaster may have been cutting-edge, but it lacked the kind of ejector-seat technology that might have enabled me to rescue my breakfast. There was nothing to do but wait. As I did, smoke began to pour out of the machine. It was like being at a rock concert. I could sense that staff were watching on in morbid delight. Doubtless I was not the first person to make this kind of mistake (otherwise the sign would be useless) but it struck me as odd that perhaps the best solution would be to store the fruit bread somewhere other than right next to the toaster you were supposed to avoid at all costs. After what seemed like an eternity my toast; in all its charred, blackened glory, came tumbling out. One piece was actually on fire. As I leaned in to blow out the flames, I was a little unsure as to whether I would succeed in extinguishing the nascent firestorm or would simply fan it into a much larger blaze. Luckily for me, the bonfire surrendered quickly. At that moment, one of the staff appeared to tell me that I’d used the wrong toaster. I’ll admit that this event greatly affected my confidence. As she swept up the remains and whisked them away – presumably to check their dental records before giving them a decent burial – I bade my breakfast farewell. I took a step back before settling for a plate of green melon slices. Strangely, the melon slices fared no better in the toaster than the fruit bread and I abandoned the exercise entirely. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
LEE KERNAGHAN HEADS TO FRANKSTON
Lee Kernaghan is one of the undisputable all-time greats of Australian country. 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of Lee’s amazing career and the release of his first chart-busting hit, Boys From The Bush. The iconic song was the first of many number one singles from the classic album The Outback Club, which went on to achieve double platinum certification, win a swag of awards and redefine contemporary Australian country music along the way. Since the release of his mega hit Boys From The Bush, Lee has notched up 34 number one hits on the Australian country music charts,
won a staggering 36 Golden Guitars and has sold over two million albums in the local market. In March Lee was inducted into the CMC Hall Of Fame and also released a new album called The 25th Anniversary Album which features gust appearances from some of Australia’s great country artists including John Williamson, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers and The McClymonts to name a few. On the same week as the album release he performed at CMC Rocks QLD to a sold out 20,000 strong audience and deleivered a blistering show that set the bar very high for the American supergroup Dixie Chicks to follow.
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Bombers set sights on more success PENINSULA LEAGUE
By Toe Punt A MORE even MPNFL Peninsula Division competition this season may not necessarily be in store after Frankston YCW flexed its muscles against Mornington on Saturday. The reigning premiers were sluggish out of the blocks though, completely outgunned from the opening bounce as the Doggies booted six goals to one in a dominant first stanza with the aid of the breeze. At the first change, the margin was 29 points and the Doggies were in control. Fast forward 30 minutes, Frankston YCW kicks nine of the next 11 goals and turns a 29-point deficit into a 16-point lead. The Dogs only booted five goals after the first change while the Stonecats managed 13 more after the slow start. VFL-listed players Ryan Santon, Lachy Wallace, Anthony Brihn and Matt LaFontaine were all on the park for the Stonecats while it was great to see Ben Buckley back from his knee injury. Christian Ongarello was also at his best in his first game for the Stonecats while Josh Butland finished with four majors. Jackson Calder finished the match with four goals for the Dogs while Emilio Bitters and Joel Miller were outstanding contributors. Mt Eliza pushed aside ordinary
pre-season form to record a solid 22-point win against Seaford. The Mounties were average during the pre-season but saved itself for the real stuff as it had 11 scoring shots to one in the opening quarter -- the game should have been over at that point. However, the margin was only 20 points (3.8 to 1.0) at the first break and despite the Tigers threatening in parts; the home side was able to hangon to win 10.14 (74) to 7.10 (52). Shane Tennant was superb for the Redlegs in his first game while former Karingal ruckman Grant Goodall and Rohan Heasley were able to combine well around the stoppages. Jackson Mockett booted three for the Tigers while Tom Shaw booted two in his return game after a couple of seasons at Somerville. Inaccurate kicking is bad football and Langwarrin was guilty of that on Saturday against Karingal. The Kangas had 20 scoring shots to 16 but lost the match by 11 points in what was a scrappy and uneventful affair. Eight goals to three in the second and third quarters were enough to get the Bulls over the line at Lloyd Park, eventually winning 8.8 (56) to 5.15 (45). The home side booted seven behinds to Karingal’s zip in the last quarter. Michael Burke showed no signs on slowing down for the Bulls and Damien Ashcroft proved he is going
to be a good get for the club, while Michael Parker, Gerard Brown and Shane Paterson were the best of the Kangas. Pines was able to hold off Bonbeach to win its opening game of the season by 17 points. Only five points separated the sides at three-quarter time at Bonbeach Reserve before Pines booted two straight goals and kept the Sharks scoreless in the last to win 10.9 (69) to 7.10 (52). Tim Bongetti booted four for the Pythons and Shane Waterstone booted three while Guy Hendry was superb down back. Owen Hulet and Jackson Casey were the best of the Sharks. Edithvale-Aspendale booted 10 goals in the first and third quarters to wipe the floor with Chelsea, winning 13.12 (90) to 5.7 (37). With the aid of the breeze, the Eagles set up the win with six goals to one in the third and then kept the opposition scoreless in the final quarter. Mick Meehan finished with four goals for the Eagles while Will Flavelle was lively with three majors. Recruit Michael Bussey arrived with big wraps and delivered with two goals and was one of the best players on the paddock. Simon Mitchelhill impressed in his first outing for the hoops, Aaron Pawel performed well against his old side and Jack Francis was solid.
Premier effort: Frankston YCW posted a come from behind win against Mornington on Saturday. Picture: Andrew Hurst
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By Toe Punt FRANKSTON Bombers sounded a very loud warning to the rest of the MPNFL Nepean Division competition when it handed out a 10-goal hiding to Dromana on Saturday. It may have only been the opening game of the 2017 season, but the Bombers were quick to put the horror of losing the Grand Final to Hastings last year and slip into top gear and put the Tigers to the sword. If the game wasn’t over at quartertime when the Bombers booted five goals to one, it certainly was at the main interval when the lead blew out to 53 points. Jason Kingsbury dominated the time trials during the off-season for the Bombers and he carried that conditioning through to round one with a superb performance, while recruit Corey Buchan booted two goals and was a dominant force. Corey Micari took great strides as a senior player last season and he kicked off the season in fine fashion, while Sam Fox carried over his form from his 2016 league medal winning season. The second half wasn’t as entertaining as the first as Dromana tightened the screws and held Frankston to just three goals in the second half. The Tigers were only able to boot one themselves though and eventually went down 4.7 (31) to 14.16 (100). Somerville too made it clear to the competition that despite losing a number of key players during the offseason, it is still going to be a tough
Grounded: Devon Meadows got to grips with Pearcedale including former AFL Premiership West Coast Eagles player Daniel Kerr, right, making a one-off guest appearance for the Pearcedale. Pictures: Scott Memery
side to beat in 2017 after smashing Red Hill. Many, including yours truly, may have written the Eagles off a little too early as they ran out 14.10 (94) to 9.4 (58) winners. Justin Allsop with three goals, along with Adrian Speedy, dominated for the Eagles. Only 10 points separated the sides at half-time before the Eagles booted six goals to two in the second hour. Recruit Ben Hughes was a stand-out performer for the Hillmen with four goals while Jonah Siverson and Michael Mock were superb in defence. Sorrento went into its match
against Rosebud below full strength and still managed to walk away from Olympic Park with a comfortable 37-point victory. Leigh Poholke booted five goals for the Sharks in his return game and Nick Corp dominated higher up the ground with three majors. Recruits Justin McCleary and Aaron Paxton shone at either end of the ground for the winners. The score was six goals to one at half time and the final scoreboard read 12.12 (84) to 7.5 (47). Tom Stoffels worked hard for the Buds and was rewarded with two majors while Bart Wallace, recruited from the Yarra Ranges, performed
well in his first game for the Buds. It may yet be another long year for Tyabb after Crib Point handed it a crushing 12-goal hiding. It what was billed to be a close game of footy, the Yabbies were never in the contest, losing 18.11 (119) to 6.12 (48). Waide Symes was the best player on the ground with a superb eight goals, while a returning Taylor Stratton (knee) finished with five goals. Dean Warry was also at his magical best. There’s no doubt that new coach Brad Arnold has the Pies up and about early in the season and with weapons including Symes, Stratton, Warry
and Luke Herrington at his disposal, there’s early proof that they could prove to be dangerous. Pearcedale got its season away to a solid start with a tight win against Devon Meadows under new coach Leigh Stewart. Whilst the final margin was just six points, it could be argued that the margin should have been far greater given the Dales had 12 more scoring shots, 12.16 (88) to 13.4 (82). Troy Jacobson proved again that he is one of the most exciting young players in the competition for Pearcedale and Glenn Anderson was a surprise packet in attack with four goals. Devon Meadows led by 15 points at half-time, thanks largely to five goals each from former St Kilda player Allan Murray and Steve McInnes. Stef Baumgartner was also back to his brilliant best. Hastings had to wait until the third quarter to shake off a persistent Rye at Barclay Oval. The Demons jumped out of the blocks and led the reigning premiers by seven points at half-time before the Blues came out in the third and booted nine unanswered goals to blow the visitors away. It was goal for goal in the last, Hastings going on to win 18.10 (118) to 11.10 (76). Luke Clark was the best player on the park with six goals for the Blues while Luke Hewitt and Shaun Foster booted three goals each. Tim Churchin booted a couple for the Demons against his old side while James Appleford and Adam Kirkwood were outstanding.
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Former Hearts star signs for Peninsula Strikers SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie Peninsula Strikers have pulled off the transfer coup of the season by clinching the signature of Scottish star Ryan Stevenson. The 32-year-old attacking midfielder or striker has played over 400 games as a professional in Scotland and England and will fly to Melbourne as soon as his visa and international clearance are arranged. The Centenary Park outfit is hopeful that Stevenson will arrive this week and be the first of a number of clutch signings it hopes to make in the next fortnight. Among them is former Bentleigh Greens junior Emmanuel Brima, 18, who has been training with Strikers after recently returning from a 12-month involvement with AC Milan’s youth system. English central defender or right back Michael Nugent is expected to train with Strikers this week and former Langwarrin midfielder and current Cilfton Hill player Sam Scott is firmly on Strikers’ radar. The club is in talks with two other local players but it may take another couple of weeks before they reach a decision. The local game has rarely seen such an influx of visa players and Strikers have outdone every other club in the area with the capture of Stevenson. “I was talking to a former teammate a few weeks back and Ryan’s name cropped up so I decided to contact him through facebook and he responded straight away so we’ve been on the phone almost every day since,” said Strikers’ gaffer Craig Lewis. “He was really keen from the outset and told me that he’s got a mate who came over a couple of years back and told him that it was the best move he’d ever made and that he should get over here the first chance he got.” Stevenson is from the former mining village of Drongan in Ayrshire and began his professional career as a youth player with English giant Chelsea. He returned to Scotland in 2002 and joined St Johnstone before switching to Ayr United, initially on loan before making the move permanent in 2007. In 2010 Stevenson started the first of two spells at Hearts, joined English outfit Ipswich Town in 2012 then transferred back to Hearts that same year. Since then he has had stints with Partick Thistle, Ayr United, Dumbarton and Raith Rovers and ended his professional career last month when he signed for Troon in the West of Scotland Super League Premier Division. Stevenson’s professional career
Super signing: New Peninsula Strikers star Ryan Stevenson in action for Hearts.
highlights include scoring both goals in Hearts’ 3-2 loss to St Mirren in the 2013 Scottish League Cup Final, scoring for Hearts in wins over Glasgow giants Rangers and Celtic and Edinburgh rival Hibs and being called up to the Scotland squad in 2011 for a friendly against Cyprus. The thought of Stevenson linking with ace striker Aziz Bayeh is a mouthwatering prospect for Strikers’ fans and if the club is successful with its other targets it will have a formidable line-up. “We know what we want to achieve this season and we’ve got off to a terrible start and need to strengthen,” said Lewis. “We want to turn our season around and I’m confident that we can.” Strikers lost their third straight game of the State 2 South-East season when they went down 6-3 away to Doncaster Rovers on Friday night with four individual errors leading to Rovers’ goals and underlining the need to add to the squad. Fellow State 2 South-East outfit Frankston Pines was unlucky not to leave Jack Thomas Reserve on Saturday night with three points after home team Berwick City scored an injurytime equaliser. Pines started with new signings Alex Akrivopoulos from Mazenod and Dion Brown from Peninsula Strikers on the bench and created the clearer chances in the first half with a new look front three of Matty Davies, Jack Wrobel and Ioasa Saemo. Seven minutes into the second half Jack Wrobel gave Pines the lead when he slotted the ball under Berwick keeper Christian Morales. Berwick pressured Pines in the last
20 minutes and the visitors thought they had held on until a corner in the 95th minute which went to the back post and was headed back across goal where former Pines striker Orlando Meijas tapped in to make it 1-1. Pines assistant coach Paul Williams took charge of the senior side against Berwick as head coach Billy Rae was attending a family wedding. Pines vice president Daniel Plaiche is spending the Easter break in his native Mauritius and is confident that he can negotiate international clearances for Christopher L’Enclume and Cedric Pernal. It is believed that L’Enclume’s club is asking for a transfer fee for the Mauritian international and Plaiche wants to meet with club officials to explain that L’Enclume is in Australia on an education visa and plans to play as an amateur at Pines. The success of Plaiche’s visit is crucial to Pines’ plans to bring out more Mauritian internationals later this season. Langwarrin supporters are in good spirits after the late, late show at Warner Reserve enabled the club to celebrate Gus Macleod’s 400th league game in charge with a 2-0 away win over promotion rival South Springvale last weekend. The result entrenches Langy on top of the State 1 South-East ladder and goals to Caleb Nicholes in the 89th minute and Alex Metcalfe in the 93rd minute sealed the victory. English central defender George Whiteoak arrived in Melbourne late last week and played in the reserves but looks certain to be in Langy’s matchday squad for its next game. State 1 rival Mornington was surprisingly beaten 2-1 at home by Manning-
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ham United last weekend. Mornington hit the front in the 19th minute when Ryan Paczkowski pressured the Manningham keeper following an inswinging corner from Nathan Smith and bundled the ball over the line. Scores were level in the 27th minute thanks to a superb free kick from Anton Nardella but later in the half Nardella received a straight red after being involved in a scuffle. The decisive moment in this contest came in the 80th minute when Mornington keeper Kris McEvoy could only parry a firm shot and Matthew Infantino’s low first time strike from close range made it 2-1. Both sides ended up with 10 men following Jack Truelove’s dismissal in the final minutes after receiving a second yellow card. Mornington is running out of time to get star recruit John Hine from English club Salford City over here. Hine has ongoing problems arranging a visa. “If he’s not here in the next couple of weeks we’ll have to look elsewhere but we were very poor against Manningham and we need to do something about that,” said Mornington coach Adam Jamieson. The storm that hit Melbourne on Saturday afternoon played havoc with fixtures and three local clubs had their matches abandoned. Skye United was 2-0 down at home to Brighton when it’s State 3 SouthEast game was abandoned in the 47th minute. The Doveton v Seaford United game at Waratah Reserve was called off after 72 minutes with the Doves leading 3-2 and Somerville Eagles were drawing 0-0 at home against Casey Panthers when their clash was abandoned in the 75th minute. Rule 4.2.3a of the 2017 rules of competition states: “If 80 per cent or more of normal time of a competition fixture has been played then the score at the time of abandonment may stand. ‘Played’ in the context of this rule will be determined by FFV with reference to the match official.” In other words FFV will decide whether or not the result stands. Harry McCartney reports that Seaford blew a 2-0 half-time lead against the Doves after a Dylan Waugh header in the 26th minute and an Alex Roberts strike in the 43rd minute put the visitors in the box seat. A low strike from Senahid Tokalic in the 53rd minute made it 2-1 and scores were level after a Nick Ormond own goal in the 66th minute. Scott Webster made Seaford pay for a defensive blunder in the 70th minute
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to make it 3-2 but the match was called off shortly after. While FFV may let the Seaford and Somerville results stand it is expected to call for a replay in the Skye v Brighton game which probably accounts for Skye officials talking up the threat of more lightning as the referee waited in vain for the storm to abate. Skye’s players can consider themselves extremely lucky if FFV rules in favour of a replay after their spiritless, lazy performance last weekend. Baxter lost 1-0 away to Bayside Argonauts in their State 4 South fixture on Saturday. The home side had the better of the first half but the deadlock couldn’t be broken and Baxter dominated for long periods of the second stanza but couldn’t score. In the last 15 minutes big Dan Disseldorp’s shot struck the post and not long after teenager Travis Ernsdoerfer ended a great solo run by also hitting the upright. In the 88th minute Owen Kilner unleashed a volley that slammed off the crossbar and a minute later Bayside’s Sam Langford decided the issue with a fine finish following a good move down the left. Baxter is in talks with former Langwarrin striker Mikey Turner who quit Peninsula Strikers last weekend. Turner is also believed to be in Skye’s sights. Rosebud Heart had to settle for a 1-1 away draw with Noble Park on Saturday. Just two minutes in and Heart was on the back foot after a long ball over the top enabled Noble Park’s Daniel Paunov to nip in and poke the ball home. But Heart hit back in the 32nd minute when star striker David Greening turned Noble Park’s central defender inside out then finished superbly to make it 1-1. Heart controlled the contest after the interval despite playing into a fierce headwind and created four good chances in the final 10 minutes but failed to convert. “It was one of the most frustrating games I’ve been involved in as we dominated but couldn’t get the win,” said Heart senior coach Scott Morrison. “The performance was superb and was the type of form we showed all last year so hopefully we can go on now and get the results we deserve.” Daniel Hodge (tonsillectomy), Beau Sharpe (wedding) and Chris Sibson (back injury) were unavailable but all three should be back for Heart’s next league game on Saturday 22 April. There are no matches scheduled over the Easter weekend.
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CrossFit athlete ready to meet worlds best By Ben Triandafillou ROSEBUD CrossFit athlete, Sarah Browne (pictured right), is aiming to beat her highest world ranking of 24 for the 40-44 age group in two weeks at the CrossFit Games Qualifiers. Sarah finished outside of the top 50 during last year’s qualifiers due to a shoulder injury but now back at her peak, Sarah is looking forward to the challenge and is eager to bring her best to her third attempt at the qualifiers. “It can be such a rush when you do a perfect lift and how you can get older but stronger and you begin to defy biology,” Browne said.
Sarah joined CrossFit Rosebud in 2011 in preparation for a surfing trip and quickly got hooked. Sarah went on to try several other CrossFit boxes but inevitably returned to Rosebud in 2015 where she has been ever since. Sarah trains five times a week for two hours and has a day of active recovery whilst keeping a healthy life balance, which, to Sarah is the major key. A mother of two and a perioperative nurse at Frankston hospital, Sarah juggles her three life commitments and is amazed at the amount of support she continually receives.
“I’m just very lucky with the support I get from my sponsors and the people around me, I am truly grateful,” Browne said. The top 20 competitors at the CrossFit Games Qualifiers will have the opportunity to compete in the highly competitive CrossFit Games on August 01 in America. “The pinnacle of CrossFit is the CrossFit Games where people from around the world can throwdown and compete against each other,” Browne said. Sarah has gained sponsorships with 2115Nine and ProGenEx since her first CrossFit open competition in 2012.
Group glory for Munz’s sprinters By Ben Triandafillou PENINSULA racehorse owner, Jonathan Munz, has saluted in two Group Two sprints on the second day of the Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday 8 April. The Lee and Anthony Freedmantrained, Shoals ($3.10), continued her unbeaten record with a final lunge to defeat the Blue Diamond place-getter, Formality ($9), in the Group Two Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m). Shoals settled at the rear before rounding the field late to hit the line in a photo finish with Formality. Ridden by jockey, Mark Zahra, Shoals was declared the victor and took her unbeaten record to three straight with Serena Bay ($4.20) finishing a length behind in third. In 2014, Munz partnered with Arrowfield Group chairman, John Messara, to purchase a $1.9 million halfsister to Redoute’s Choice in hopes that her pedigree will shine through. The mare, The Broken Shore, has begun to pay dividends for the pair as Shoals continues to add to her impressive record. Munz had another runner in the
winners circle an hour later with the Hayes, Hayes and Dabernig-trained three-year-old, Derryn ($8.50), who dug through the Heavy 8 track to win the Group Two Arrowfield Stud Stakes (1200m). Mark Zahra made it a double for the afternoon, steering the red and white silks to victory as he passed the multiple Group One winner, Global Glamour ($3.70), in the final 100 metres, with Impending ($7.50) finishing
a further three lengths behind in third. Jonathan Munz is the owner and developer of the Pinecliff training facility in Mt Eliza and has had ongoing success with several top-liners such as Rekindled Interest and Molotov. Shoals will now head for a winter break whilst a decision will be made depending on how Derryn pulls up according to trainer, Ben Hayes.
Keen swimmers continue to cross bay’s mouth By Ben Triandafillou THE gap between the Port Phillip Heads is one of the most dangerous stretches of open water in Australia but keen swimmers have been crossing the opening since 1971. The swimmers must take into account the giant container ships, the vast variety of marine life and the detrimental tides when navigating their way from Point Lonsdale to Point Nepean. The ‘Rip Swim’ is now in its fourth season of organising group swims across the bay with a recent crossing on Sunday 26 February. Swimmers of all age groups have attempted and successfully completed the daring venture across the 3.2km stretch of water where the Port Phillip Bay meets the Bass Strait but safety is paramount says ‘Rip Swim’ organiser, Grant Siedle. “We have had a fair bit of talk around the start of this project and some people said it was reckless and foolhardy but we have kept a perfect record and safety is our number one concern,” Siedle said. Grant Siedle began organising the Rip Swim after completing the crossing several times himself, including a crossing on June 13, 2016 in the freezing winter waters to remember Doug Mew, the first recorded swimmer to complete the crossing on June 13, 1971. “I do love a challenge and attempting difficult swims but safety definitely is the main priority whenever attempting something like the rip swim,” Siedle said.
“Tides are a major factor when crossing and we have to make sure we are doing our best to maximise our slack tide and we must consider shipping movements.” The ‘Rip Swim’ organisers work closely with Victorian Ports, Melbourne and Parks Victoria to provide the swimmers with a safe passage. “There certainly are risks with the unpredictable nature of the water but we take the swim very seriously and have a doctor or paramedic on board as well as canoes following the swimmers,” Siedle said. The swim normally involves around
Girls footy side ready to tackle opening round By Ben Triandafillou THE newly reformed Mornington Junior Football club will have their first girl’s football side competing in the Frankston and District Junior Football League after the Easter break. Moving into their third season as a reformed club, the Mornington Junior Football Club continue to receive support and interest in their new girl’s side which now has 12 players. Since AFLW emerged onto the sporting scene in early February, female participation in ‘aussie rules’ across the Peninsula has spiked significantly. Mornington Junior Football Club committee member and team trainer, Stewart Lockie, said that the AFLW season as well as the drive shown by the club has had a major influence in getting the girl’s side together. “Our president and secretary have done a huge amount of work behind the scenes and the committee have had the vision and drive to get the side up and running,” Stewart said. The Mornington Football Club has
also supported the girl’s team with players from their women’s premiership side attending some training sessions to teach the players and enjoy a kick with the juniors. “They won the premiership last season and it’s great to see them supporting the girls and giving a bit back to junior footy,” Stewart said. The girl’s football team train on a Wednesday night and still have some spots open for girl’s aged eight-12 years who enjoy being active. “Our girls are really enjoying it at the moment and we can’t wait to see the season kick off after the Easter break,” Stewart said. As well as the girl’s football team, the Mornington Junior Football Club now has four under-9 boy’s sides, an under-10 boy’s side and two under-11 boy’s sides. Players from the Mornington Junior Football club will be presented with their jumper’s later this month. If you are interested in joining the Mornington Junior Football clubs girl’s side email morningtonjfc@ gmail.com
30 or 40 swimmers and although the event is swum by the individual, it is a shared experience. The groups are usually training for several months before the event and need to acclimatise before undertaking the swim. This year clinics and information sessions will be run at various pool and sporting centres between August and December to support keen swimmers. The ‘Rip Swim’ dates for the 2017/18 season are set to be announced in early July with bookings to open mid-October. Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 12 April 2017
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