Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 1 February 2023

Crash clean-up

The aftermath of a car crash in Mordialloc last week. Nobody was seriously hurt in the crash. See story page 2.

Councillor appealing $205,000 defamation ruling

parties on Howe’s Carrum and Patterson Lakes Forum Facebook page.

A KINGSTON councillor is appealing a defamation ruling made against him last year.

In September 2022, Howe was ordered to pay property developer Sam Zuchowski $205,000. The ruling was made over comments made by third

Howe is applying to the Supreme Court of Victoria for leave to appeal the defamation ruling.

Sam Zuchowski is the managing director of Cavendish, which oversees development of the Patterson Lakes marina precinct. The Victorian County Court assessed ten publications during the defamation hearing

last year - some of the comments questioned Zuchowski’s character and the integrity of decisions made within the Endeavour Cove precinct (“Councillor ordered to pay over Facebook comments” The News 12/10/22). The comments were not made by Howe himself, but were made on the Facebook page that he administered.

In addition to appealing the defa-

mation ruling, Howe is calling for social media defamation laws in Australia to be reformed. “Social media defamation reform is overdue, particularly on the question of liability for third party comments on Facebook, and our appeal impacting everyday Australians is of national interest,” he said.

“Our appeal also allows media companies involved in the original

High Court verdict to reload again, should they wish to participate in a potential historical turning point.”

Last year Howe also sued Amber Zuchowski over comments made as the development manager of Cavendish at a Kingston Council meeting. He was awarded damages of $15,000 against Cavendish, with Amber Zuchowski jointly liable for $10,000.

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Car crashes into pizza shop

A DRIVER escaped serious injuries after crashing their car into a Mordialloc pizza shop on 24 January.

The car crashed into the Mordialloc Pizza and Pasta shop on Main Street just after 11.30am. Nobody was seriously hurt in the crash.

The crash scene was attended by Fire Rescue Victoria, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, and Chel-

sea SES. A statement on the Chelsea SES Facebook page read “the service road was closed to all traffic for a little over an hour and onlookers were kept at a safe distance, as the car had hit and taken out the premises gas meter and the gas main was leaking. The gas company arrived in good time and capped off the main to stop the flow of gas, and FRV were constantly

measuring the air quality both in and around the shop.

“Luckily, there were no serious injuries. Even luckier, there were no pedestrians near the shop at the time. A City of Kingston building inspector also attended, to ensure that there was no structural damage to the building, and once the area was deemed safe all services headed home.”

SES and fire crews at the scene of a car crash in Mordailloc. Picture: Gary Sissons

Crossing supervisors targeted by abuse

CROSSING supervisors have been subject to verbal abuse while working on Kingston roads.

Kingston Council has launched a new road safety campaign. The “Save Lives, Not Time” campaign is encouraging drivers to slow down and show more respect on the roads.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that the campaign is targeted at people who drive near schools. “We manage 83 school crossings, and our amazing crossing supervisors have reported many frightening traffic incidents. Sadly, a few have reported they’ve been subjected to verbal abuse from irate drivers. This type of behaviour on our roads and particularly around our schools is disgusting, downright dangerous, and simply won’t be tolerated,” he said.

“As we enter the new school year, we want to foster a new level of respect – respect between pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, respect for our supervisors and respect for the road rules. The Save Lives, Not Time campaign messaging is being promoted via all our council channels, targeted outreach to the schools, a roving messaging board, and installed on banners outside every school across Kingston during term one.” Students at local schools have worked on slogans for the campaign. Students at St Bede’s College in Mentone have created the slogans “Be aware. We all share the road” and “It can’t happen to me... until it does”. Those phrases have been installed on banners around the school.

A NEW campaign aimed at drivers around schools has been launched. Picture: Supplied

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Ashes taken from home

HUMAN ashes were stolen by heartless burglars in Chelsea last week.

Unknown offenders broke into a home on Camp Street in Chelsea sometime between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on 27 January. The thieves took a family member’s ashes from the victim’s house. They also stole jewellery, ornaments, and medication.

Nobody has been arrested over the theft. Police have issued a public appeal for information. Anyone with information can assist Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitting a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Temple targeted by vandals

A RELIGIOUS temple in Carrum Downs was vandalised last month.

Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives believe the temple was vandalised with graffiti sometime overnight between 15 January and 16 January. In a statement, Victoria Police said “it is believed the damage includes graffiti slogans of a political nature.”

“Victoria Police takes any political or racially motivated crime seriously, including in the form of graffiti, and we encourage anyone with information about this type of activity to report it to police,” Victoria Police said. “Prejudice-moti-

vated crime undermines community harmony, reduces people’s perception of safety and makes people feel isolated.”

Anyone with information on the incident can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au to assist with the investigation.

Gun seized from home

A GUN and drugs were seized during a police raid in Frankston last week.

On the morning of 24 January, police raided a Frankston home. They allege they found a sawnoff shotgun, ammunition, an imitation firearm, and drugs which may be cannabis and crystal methylamphetamine inside. The items were seized by police.

A 27-year-old Frankston man has been hit with charges. Police believe he is an associate of the Outlaws OCMG. He was charged with prohibited person possess firearm, possess category

A or B longarm, possess cartridge ammunition, possess imitation firearm, possess cannabis, possess methylamphetamine, and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.

The charged man was remanded. He will appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 10 February.

Burglars wanted

IMAGES of people police wish to speak to about a burglary in Moorabbin have been released.

The burglary occurred at around 10pm on 26 December. The offenders broke into a business via the rear door, spent 10 minutes rummaging through storage items, then left.

CCTV images of two people (below) police want to speak to have been released. Anyone who recognises them can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Eye tests encouraged

OPTOMETRISTS are urging parents to get their children’s vision checked as they return to school for 2023.

Specsavers claims that nearly one in three children have never had an eye test. Cheltenham East Specsavers optometrist Kam Kabiri says “as optometrists, we like to encourage parents and carers to ensure their children have their first eye test before starting school to detect and correct or manage any issues, so they don’t go untreated. Children’s eyes are still developing during their schooling years, and myopia, or as its more commonly known, short sightedness, is on the rise in children globally.”

“Screen time is typically unavoidable between school, study and entertainment, but I encourage parents and carers to ensure young children get adequate breaks from screens and close up work to avoid digital eye strain or developing myopia,” Kabiri said. “Children who spend more than three hours a day on screens are more likely to have had their eyes tested as a result of already experiencing headaches and blurry vision.

“If your child complains about headaches, blurred vision, trouble focusing or any other issues with their eyes, I recommend booking an appointment with an optometrist immediately rather than waiting until their next check-up.”

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AN optometrist conducts an eye test. Picture: Supplied

Fire damages factory

A FACTORY caught fire in Carrum Downs in the early hours of 30 January.

The fire caught hold on Frankston Gardens Drive in Carrum Downs. A “stay informed warning” was issued for the fire just after 1am.

Fire crews attended and brought the blaze under control.

The VicEmergency warning read there was “no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.”

The 2023 Fire Danger Period in Frankston began at 1am on Monday, 30 January. For more information visit cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-danger-period-restrictions

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A FACTORY fire ablaze in Carrum Downs.

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Councillor served with second suspension

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FRANKSTON councillor Steven Hughes has been suspended for a second time.

An arbiter has ruled that Hughes must serve a one month suspension and provide an apology to council staff for his behaviour. This is the second one-month suspension handed to Hughes since his election in 2020.

The most recent arbitration process was initiated by seven of Hughes’ fellow councillors last year. They signed a written dispute statement alleging Hughes had engaged in misconduct.

Hughes and his son, deputy mayor Liam Hughes, were the only councillors to not sign the dispute statement.

Eight allegations of misconduct were made against Hughes. Arbiter Matthew Evans found that four of them were breaches of Frankston Council’s code of conduct. He dismissed the other four allegations.

Hughes has been ordered to apologise to council staff over his handling of a petition from Ozone Avenue residents. The arbiter’s decision read that Hughes breached the code of conduct as he had not treated staff with “dignity, fairness, objectivity, courtesy, and respect”.

“Councillor Hughes derided council staff in front of the elected council and senior officers of the council, after he formed a position on this matter without providing substantial evidence,” the decision read.

Two of the other code of conduct breaches were a result of Hughes’ social media activity. The arbiter substantiated allegations that Hughes had breached the code by failing to remove the posts that caused his first suspension in 2021. He also breached the code in a post comparing Frankston Council’s rates to those in other municipalities, the arbiter found.

Hughes was also found in breach of the code of conduct over a heated email sent to the mayor Na-

than Conroy, which was copied to all councillors. The email exchange was sparked by a memorandum sent by the mayor to all councillors on the topic of councillor behaviour (“Councillor conduct prompts memo from mayor” The News 3/5/2022).

Conroy told The News that council is “satisfied the findings of the arbiter are fair and considered and we are pleased to have the matter concluded.” “Councillors are working extremely hard for their community and when this is done together the community clearly benefits,” he said. “It’s important to have a good relationship with all councillors and I will continue to do that for the interest of our community.”

Council has confirmed that Hughes will not be paid, or have access to council resources during his suspension.

Hughes was contacted for comment.

Hughes was first suspended for a month in 2021 after the conclusion of a separate arbitration process. He was suspended for making social media posts which compared Frankston Council’s local laws to those found in North Korea (“Rebel councillor suspended over Facebook posts” The News

31/8/21).

Separately from the latest arbitration outcome, Hughes is also expected to face a councillor conduct panel this year. He is facing an allegation of serious misconduct.

The maximum punishment Hughes could receive at the conduct panel is a 12 month suspension. Councillors voted to make an application for a conduct panel in October last year, with Hughes’ social media activity understood to be a contributing factor once again (“Councillor could cop 12 month ban” The News 11/10/22).

Steven Hughes made a councillor conduct panel application against former mayor Kris Bolam last year. The panel dismissed Hughes’ allegations of bullying. The whole process cost ratepayers upwards of $30,000.

The News asked Frankston Council how much the latest round of arbitration cost Frankston ratepayers. The mayor Nathan Conroy said “this process has only just been completed and costs are not finalised”.

Hughes’ suspension is effective from 31 January.

SUSPENDED Frankston councillor Steven Hughes. Picture: Supplied

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY DEADPOOL

7MATE, 8.30pm

After forgettable roles in Green Lantern and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds strikes gold as the foul-mouthed, devil-may-care “hero”, displaying impeccable comic timing and blazing chemistry with his co-stars, including love interest Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). In an entertaining R-rated ride pumped with irony, violence and pop culture gags, Reynolds is neurotic Wade Wilson, who acquires amazing healing abilities after taking part in an experiment to save his life.

SATURDAY PORTILLO IN THE PYRENEES

SBS, 8.30pm

FRIDAY TRUMBO

ABC TV PLUS, 8.30pm

Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston (right) puts in a career-high turn in this compelling biopic about Dalton Trumbo, Hollywood’s top screenwriter in 1947 until he was blacklisted for his political beliefs. Directed by Jay Roach, this interesting character study of a real-life historical figure is an entertaining enough attempt to pay tribute to the man who wrote classic films such as Spartacus and Roman Holiday Co-stars Helen Mirren and Diane Lane.

Thursday, February 2

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes: Paris, Annecy And The Cote D’azur. Part 1 of 4.

You By Surprise. (R) Part 1 of 4.

9.20 Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.10 Movin’ To The Country. (R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R) 12.10

Q+A. (R) 1.15 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00

One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (Premiere) Hosted by President Bill Clinton.

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+) Part 1 of 5.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 War Of The Worlds. (Final, MA15+a) 11.40 Vikings. (MA15+sv, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Stunning scenery? Tick. Michael Portillo ditching locomotives for walking boots and a cosy purple beanie? Tick again. In this breathtaking series soaking up the vistas of the Pyrenees, Portillo invites viewers on a journey as he walks stretches of the stunning mountain range between Spain and France. It’s a pilgrimage of introspection and physical challenge as the Great British Railway Journeys presenter takes on the snowy peaks and reflects on his 70th year.

THURSDAY TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA

TEN, 7.30pm

Britain’s hilarious game show that pushes comedians to their brink finally gets a much-anticipated Aussie version, hosted by Gold Logie-winning comedian Tom Gleeson (Hard Quiz). If you haven’t tuned in for the British hit, Gleeson sums the show up quite succinctly as “comedians humiliating themselves… that’s kind of our whole deal!”. Featuring contestants Julia Morris, Luke McGregor, Jimmy Rees, Nina Oyama and Danielle Walker, along with Gleeson’s sidekick Tom Cashman, tune in for the silly, head-scratching and gleeful challenges, which will see one comedian emerge as the victor. It’s a delightfully silly distraction.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. From the SCG.

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.45 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) The doctors work against time and their own personal safety to save the lives of those around them.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. International news including interviews with people from the world of business, politics, media and sports.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The Honesty Box creates drama.

9.05 Kardashians: The Billion Dollar Dynasty. (Malns) Explores the success of the Kardashian family, beginning with a look at Kim. 10.35 Nine News Late.

6.30 The Project. Special guests include Paul Rudd.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av) As Muncy tries to fit in with the squad, a home invasion and kidnapping leads the SVU to a shocking discovery. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav, R) Roberta Deeks comes into town.

The Project. (R)

With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Friday, February 3

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Searching For Superhuman. (PG, R) 11.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Les Misérables. (Mav, R) 2.00 Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean. (PG, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (R)

3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens: Greece. Part 3 of 3.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3. Piet Van der Valk investigates the deaths of two innocents with no connection to each other.

10.05 The Larkins. (PG, R) The lives of a working-class family.

10.50 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.05 The Larkins. (Ms, R) Mariette agrees to stay for the summer.

11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great British Photography Challenge. (PG) 10.10 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. (PGa, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.40 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 4.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year: Summer. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

8.30 Inside Central Station: W3 Restoration And St James Tunnels. (PGa, R) Narrated by Shane Jacobson.

9.25 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible: The Wolf Rock. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+s, R)

1.25 Das Boot. (Mlnv, R) 3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

Saturday, February

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) Olivia’s first ever date ends with a question mark.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) Trixie is assigned to a complicated case.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

After the body of an unknown man is found in a theatre, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate.

10.05 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Two of the suspects are interviewed again.

10.50 Miniseries: Come Home. (Malsv, R)

11.50 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

3.00 Figure Skating. European Championships. Highlights.

Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.40 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: The Lunatic Express. (PGa, R) Chris Tarrant travels across Kenya.

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Quest Of Identity. (PG) Part 1 of 4. Michael Portillo treks along the Pyrenees mountain range between the French-Spanish border.

9.30 Britain By Beach. (PG, R) Part 4 of 4.

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Escaping Hitler. (Ma, R)

11.15 Atlanta. (Ml, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show.

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (Return) Charlie Albone, Adam Dovile and Melissa King transform a backyard into a stunning space. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit an amazing home that takes indoor/outdoor living to the next level.

8.30 To Be Advised.

1.35 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) The RSPCA rescues more than 200 dogs from a squalid puppy farm.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head-to-head in a test of brain power for the chance to win $1 million.

5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (Premiere, PGm) Narrated by Jai Courtney.

8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv)

A Federal Agent returns to his hometown in regional Victoria to attend the funeral of a childhood friend. Eric Bana, Matt Nable, Genevieve O’Reilly.

10.45 MOVIE: Six Degrees Of Separation. (1993, Mlns, R) Stockard Channing.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham is joined by Claire Foy.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Tom Holland.

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R)

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+als, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Eskimo Prince Stakes Day and Lamaro’s Hotel Race Day.

Seven News At 5.

Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Big Bash League Grand Final Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the Grand Final.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Grand Final.

11.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups 2. (2013, PGlnsv, R) After moving back to his home town with his family, a man and his friends learn some surprising lessons. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) Artists complete art projects to encourage kids of all ages to get creative.

5.00 My Greek Odyssey: Chalki And Karpathos. (PG, R) Hosted by Peter Maneas.

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Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Eskimo Prince Stakes Day and Lamaro’s Hotel Race Day. 5.30 Border Security USA. 6.00 Border Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives.

8.30 MOVIE: Shooter. (2007, MA15+lv, R)

A sniper tries to prove his innocence after he is framed by rogue elements within the government. Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Kate Mara.

11.00 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017, MA15+l) Jake Gyllenhaal.

1.10 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30

TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00

My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Turned Out Nice Again. (1941) 12.10pm MOVIE: The Railway Children. (1970) 2.25 MOVIE: Shalako. (1968, PG)

4.45 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (1960, PG) 10.10 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E World C’ship.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Three new lifeguards join the team.

6.30 Jamie Oliver: Together. Jamie Oliver prepares dishes for a picnic.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted.

8.30 FBI: International. (Mav) Raines gets the chance to prove his field skills when a Bulgarian concert hall filled with multinational student performers and their families is held hostage by a group of Albanian terrorists.

10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Fornell’s crusade comes to a climax.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. (Return) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00

Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00

News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. (Final, R) 12.55 Movin’ To The Country. (Final, R) 1.25

Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 2.25 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.25 Victoria. (PG, R)

4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)

5.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG) Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3.

8.20 Vera. (PGa, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when the body of a popular local GP is found in the back of a burnt-out car.

9.50 Wreck. (Final, MA15+v, R) Jamie needs to rally his new friends.

10.40 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R)

11.35 Making Child Prodigies. (R)

1.05 Les Misérables. (Mav, R)

2.05 Victoria. (PG, R)

2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00

Going Places. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00

Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman

Series. Round 6. 3.00 Figure Skating.

European Championships. Highlights. 4.30

Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.40

Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R)

5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. Follows a team of archaeologists.

9.00 Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic. (PG, R) Goes below decks to explore the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic

10.30 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. (PG, R) A look at the legacy of Sir Walter Scott.

11.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Best Laid Plans. (Ma, R)

1.30 Murder Case. (MA15+l, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week.

12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl)

8.45 Maternal. (Premiere, Mals) Three women face the challenge of balancing motherhood with being doctors in the NHS.

9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Megan Newton. (Return, Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

10.45 Born To Kill? Paul Bernardo And Karla Homolka – The Schoolgirl Killers. (MA15+)

11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)

12.45 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Morning Programs.

The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Road To Adventure. 3.30 Our Town. 4.00 Penelope

Hidden Villages. 5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report.

Border Security. 8.30 Heathrow. 9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R)

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The Coolangatta Gold 2022. (R) 11.00 For The Love Of Pets.

(PGm, R) 12.00 Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure. (PG,

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) The social experiment continues.

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 The First 48: Officer Down. (Mal)

11.05 Manhunt: The Wests. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)

12.50 Explore TV. (R)

1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands.

10.30 MOVIE: A Run For Your Money. (1949)

12.15pm MOVIE: Rich And Strange. (1931, PG) 2.00

MOVIE: Cairo Road. (1950, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 David

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After a Japanese sailor is murdered on American soil, the NCIS team must find the killer before the wrong person is accused and the case triggers a diplomatic crisis. Captain Milius makes a personal request.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A woman is kidnapped from her home.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Morning Programs. 2.25pm The South Sydney Story. 2.55 Nyoongar Footy Magic. 3.00 Football. NTFL. Women’s. Under-

NITV (34)

Replay. 4.15 Football. First Nations Indigenous Football Cup. Men’s Second Semi-Final. SA All-Stars v Bunji Magic. Replay. 5.45 Songlines On Screen. 6.00 Spirit Talker. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild New Zealand.

7.40 Idris Elba’s Fight School. 8.40 Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away. 10.10 Late Programs.

Monday, February 6

The Drum.

ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Pyramid Hill And Nhill, Victoria. (PG)

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 12.40

Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Father

Brown. (Mv, R) 2.25 The Trouble With Maggie

Cole. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00

One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Roadtrip: Norfolk. Part 3 of 4.

8.30 Heritage Rescue: Stowe House. Nick Knowles follows the $70 million restoration of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.

9.25 Secrets Of Playboy: Predators’ Ball. (MA15+) Takes a look at the Mansion parties and how keeping its celebrity guests happy became a priority.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Partisan. (Mv)

11.40 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+av, R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 Starstruck. (Premiere, PG) Ordinary members of the public team up in trios to transform into some of the world’s biggest music icons.

10.30 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R)

11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Madv, R)

12.30 Australia’s Most Amazing Homes. (PG, R)

1.30 Emergency Call. (PGa, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues.

9.00 Big Miracles. (Premiere, Mam)

Follows 10 couples and singles on IVF.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 New Amsterdam. (Return, Mam)

11.20 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)

12.10 Almost Family. (Mas) 1.00 Hello SA.

(PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00

News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The Fugitive Task Force is thrown for a loop when it discovers that the abductor of a disgraced state police detective is connected to a recent mass shooter case known as The Summer Camp Massacre.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, February 7

Most Secret

And

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Who Do You Think You Are?

US: Matthew Broderick. (PG) Matthew Broderick explores his roots.

8.30 U.S. And The Holocaust: The Homeless, TempestTossed. (M) Part 3 of 3.

10.50 SBS World News Late.

11.20 Antidisturbios. (Premiere, Malv)

Plus One. (R) 4.30

The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

12.15 Unit One. (MA15+a, R) 1.40 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+v, R) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, February 8

8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG)

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Return)

A satirical news program.

9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is close to finishing a major report.

9.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

Hosted by Adam Hills.

10.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business.

(R) 11.25 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 12.55

Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30

The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wildlife ER: Brought Back From The Brink. (Premiere) Takes a look at the RSPCA wildlife hospital.

8.35 My Grandparents’ War: Keira Knightley. (PG) Part 2 of 4. Keira Knightley retraces the footsteps of her grandparents during World War II.

9.30 Bloodlands. The search leads to an abandoned house.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (MA15+a)

12.00 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+av, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the auditions continue, more hopefuls strive to prove they have what it takes.

9.15 Quantum Leap. (PGalv) Ben leaps to flashy ’70s Las Vegas and into the body of promising young boxer on the eve of a big title fight.

11.15 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+av, R) Part 2 of 2.

12.15 MOVIE: The Flip Side. (2018, Mls, R) Emily Taheny.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues.

9.05 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

10.05 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.35 To Be Advised.

11.30 La Brea. (Mv, R)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.10 It’s All Greek To Me. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa.

9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates the murder of a navy officer who was killed while driving home a recently released inmate and discovers a link to gang activity. Gibbs helps Palmer deal with a personal trauma.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Cronulla Riots. (Ma) A look at the 2005 Cronulla Riots.

8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear.

9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

10.35 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (MA15+l, R)

11.35 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R) 12.35 Filthy Rich. (Mads, R) 1.35 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) The social experiment continues.

9.00 Under Investigation: The Man In The Hole. (Return, Mlv)

Presented by Liz Hayes.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Ordinary Joe. (Premiere, Mav)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Living On The Coast. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Return, PG) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.40 Fire Country. (PGa) A vegetation fire gets tricky for the crew when a panicked horse refuses to leave a burning barn.

9.40 Bull. (PGlv, R) Chunk does his daughter a favour and convinces Bull to represent a teenager on trial for robbery.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Council bars Sunday picnics – Musician’s application refused

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AT today’s Council meeting of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, the Secretary of the Musicians’ Association, Melbourne, wrote asking permission to hold a picnic in the Frankston Park on Sunday.

The applicant pointed out that owing to the members of this Association being employed continuously in the theatres and other places of amusement it was impossible to hold the annual outing on any day but Sunday.

A guarantee was given that only members with their families would be present, and that everything would be conducted to the satisfaction of the Council.

Cr. May: There is a principle concerned here. I would like to know on what lines the picnic would be run.

I don’t want to be narrow.

The Shire Secretary said he recently refused the use of the park for a Jewish picnic on Sunday.

They came to Frankston all the same and held their picnic on the beach.

He heard no objection raised, and it seemed to him the Council might as well allow the park to be used where they would have control and gain revenue.

Cr. Oates moved that the use of the park be not granted for Sunday picnics. If these people cared to hold their picnics on the beach that was their look out. It would not be to the advantage of Frankston to encourage Sunday picnics.

Cr. Gerrand seconded, and said he would be sorry to see the Council legalise Sunday sports.

Cr. Jones said he took a broadminded view. What was the difference if the picnic was held on the beach or park?

These people were up against conditions they could not overcome and the Council had no right to put obstacles in the way of them holding their picnic on the only day available.

The Council was assured that the Musicians would conduct their picnic in a proper way.

Cr. Longmuir: Let these people do the same as others who, when they want a picnic, shut their shops and take a holiday. The people want to grab all the pennies.

Cr. Jones: They are in the hands of the Philistines and cannot do as they like.

The motion on being put was declared carried. Cr. Jones called for a division, which resulted as follows:

For the motion: Crs. Walker, Oates, Wells, Longmuir, McLean, Gerrand, and Armstrong.

Against: Crs. Alden, Jones, Unthank, Gray, and May.

Cr. Howell came in late and did not vote. ***

IT does not seem to be generally known that the “safety first” rule along roads provide that pedestrians observe the contrary rule to that of drivers.

The rule of the road in this State is that drivers of all vehicles should keep to the left, consequently pedestrians should walk to the right when walking along the road.

This is a world recognised, but unwritten law.

The reason is that drivers of vehicles are not so frequently over taken by other drivers; they are much more easily seen, and very much less vulnerable on account of their greater bulk.

Pedestrians, on the other hand, with their backs to fast–driven vehicles, are

dependent upon their hearing, and the vigilance of all drivers for their safety, and as their eyes are usually fixed on objects in front of them, they are safer on the opposite side of the road from vehicles going the same way. There they are more usually out of harm’s way from all vehicles from behind, while they can easily step off the road out of the way, from all vehicles they can both see and hear approaching traffic.

***

THE Frankston Pictures were crowded out last Saturday night, when Agnes Ayres and Marion Davies were the featured artists.

***

WHILST driving a milk cart owned by his father, Mr. Mark Peters, of the Aldershot Dairy, Frankston, a lad named Peters, on Sunday, received injuries. The horse bolted and when he noticed that the vehicle was likely to collide with the verandah posts of Frankston House, he jumped out and in doing so fell heavily on the hard road. He was attended to by Dr. Maxwell, and is now doing well.

***

COMPLAINT was recently made that Stony Point railway station is inadequate for the needs of the two sets of passengers arriving at the same time from opposite directions, and it was stated that the 46 miles journey from Stony Point to Melbourne, takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, is rendered more tedious by reason of the fact that the train stops at most of the suburban stations near Melbourne, picking up passengers, whose numbers inconvenience those who have come a longer distance.

The Railway Commissioners state

that they recognise the station facilities at Stony Point are limited, although on all except a few holiday occasions they are adequate; but in any case an extension of these facilities would be interfered with and made expensive by the unfavorable contour of the immediately adjoining land.

It is further stated that the daily train from Stony Point occupies less than one hour and a half in travelling to Melbourne, and runs non-stop from Mordialloc to Glenhuntly (Mentone excepted), but for the convenience of passengers desirous of joining the tramway system, etc., and for the purpose of discharging perishable produce such as milk, fruit, fish, etc., stops are made at all stations from Caulfield to Melbourne. ***

ON the motion of Crs Gray and Wells at the Council meeting this afternoon it was resolved to take a referendum on the 17th of February on the question of handing over the old cricket reserve to the Education department for the High School. ***

MISS Ethel O’Grady, daughter of Mr. W. H. O’Grady, J.P., of Frankston, was recently appointed travelling representative for J. C. Williamson’s Theatrical enterprise.

Miss O’Grady was recently touring Japan, but at present is travelling in China. ***

MR. Statton, who has occupied the position of station-master at Frankston for the last nine months, was the guest of a number of friends at the Pier Hotel on Tuesday evening.

The object of the gathering was to wish him farewell and present him with

a little gift subscribed by residents of Frankston.

Mrs. Taylor made an ideal hostess, and the evening passed pleasantly to the accompaniment of music, song and story.

Mr. W. Crawford Young, who presided, proposed the toast of “Our Guest,” and in so doing referred to the many amiable qualities that had made Mr. Statton a general favorite with the people of the district, both in a business connection and socially.

Messrs. McDonald, D. Dodd, C. Tait, A. Taylor, P. Lyon and others also spoke to the toast, which was honored enthusiastically.

Mr. Statton responded in suitable terms. ***

THE shallow depth of the water and the berthing facilities at Port Melbourne were again very adversely criticised last week by Capt. Cameron, of the H.M.S. Ormunz, and he recommended the dredging of 1200 feet, which the Harbor Trust estimates would cost £100,000.

If that same amount of money was spent in wharfing facilities in Westernport good, deep water wharfage would be assured, and furthermore the continual expense ever increasing year by year, with the great depth of the draft of steamers in keeping the requisite depth, would not be incurred, because from the soundings taken last year when the Bay was re-surveyed, showed that the depth is being increased, while in Port Phillip difficulty is experienced in keeping the channel of sufficient depth ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 31 Jan & & 2 Feb 1923

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Alp guides Somerville to a win, twin centuries at Tootgarook

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

OLD Peninsula fell just short of their target against Sorrento in a high scoring one-day thriller last Saturday.

Sorrento batted first, and put 213 runs on the bord. Opener Corey Harris top scored with 51 runs.

Old Peninsula struggled early during their run chase, falling to 2/16. Wade Pelzer came in at number three and grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck.

Pelzer put on a brilliant display. He smashed 112 runs before being caught out.

Unfortunately for Pelzer, he didn’t get much support from his teammates. Wickets fell around him for most of the afternoon. At 7/190 Pelzer was finally sent back to the sheds, and the rest of the side followed shortly afterwards.

Sorrento made quick work of the tail end. They bowled Old Peninsula out for 201, 13 runs short of victory.

Long Island picked up a good win on Saturday. They chased down Baden Powell’s total of 186 in the final over of the day.

Langwarrin were victorious in their one day match against Baxter last Saturday. They successfully defended their total of 185.

At Pat Rollo Reserve, Pines got the better of Red Hill.

PENINSULA

SOMERVILLE scored a hard fought final over win against Moorooduc on Saturday.

Moorooduc set Somerville a target of 207 to score to win. Their innings was guided by an excellent partnership between Madushanka Perera, who scored 67 not out, and Dewayne Bowden, who scored 49.

Somerville lost two early wickets, but opener Brenton Alp steadied the ship. His knock of 80 kept his side in the hunt.

The game went down to the wire, but Somerville eventually hit the winning runs in the final over. They won with just three wickets to spare.

Dromana picked up a victory at home against Flinders last weekend.

Dromana set their opponents a target of 201 to chase down. Opener Sam Fowler was excellent, scoring 83 runs.

Sam Gove’s brilliant knock of 93 nearly got Flinders over the line, but his side fell just short. They ended up

running out of time - at stumps they were just short of victory at 7/192.

Heatherhill bowled out Seaford Tigers to grab a win at Belvedere Reserve last weekend. Mornington also joined the winner’s list by beating Mt Eliza.

DISTRICT

A TAIL end collapse has cost Main Ridge a win against Delacombe Park. Delacombe Park batted first, and played well. They scored 218 runsDaniel Streker top scored with 52 not out.

Main Ridge also put in a good performance with bat in hand for the majority of their innings. The runs were spread evenly across the top order, and at 6/191 they had victory in their

sights.

With time beginning to work against them, the tail end faltered. Main Ridge collapsed, ending up all out for 212.

Ben Bradley-Bridge’s four wickets were crucial for Delacombe Park.

At RF Miles Reserve, the one day clash between Hastings and Seaford went down to the final over.

Hastings batted first, and scored 178 runs. Seaford chipped away at their target, but time was getting away from them.

With just three balls left to spare and two wickets in hand, Seaford dragged themselves over the line. Scott Manders’ unbeaten 65 proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Carrum Downs scored a win on Saturday, taking the points against Rose-

bud. Crib Point also picked up a good win against Carrum.

SUB DISTRICT

A PAIR of brilliant individual performances was the highlight of a highscoring clash between Tootgarook and Balnarring on Saturday.

Tootgarook first drop batter Matthew Whelan was awesome. He blasted 15 boundaries, nine of them maximums, on his way to an unbeaten 121. His side scored 3/214 during their innings.

Balnarring wouldn’t take defeat lying down. Opener Luke Hewitt exerted his influence on that match, going on to score a century of his own.

Buoyed by Hewitt’s valiant effort, Balnarring got over the line. They won with seven wickets still left to spare,

and six overs to play.

Tyabb hit the winning runs against Rye in the final over of the match last weekend.

The two sides played at Bunguyan Reserve. Rye batted first, and finished their 40 overs at 6/190.

Tyabb had to fight for it, but they managed to grab all the points. The runs were spread across the entire top order - Jarrod White top scored with 57 from 104 balls.

Tyabb wrapped up the win with just three deliveries left in the match.

Boneo defeated Ballam Park in a competitive match on Saturday.

Pearcedale and Frankston YCW rounded out the winner’s list with good wins over Mt Martha and Skye respectively.

Victorian Open heads to town

THE Mornington Peninsula had a big weekend in surfing with Round 2 of the Victorian Open Series and the Victorian Masters Titles held. With points on the line to qualify for the Rip Curl Pro Trials, the Victorian Open Series saw the best surfers in the state battle it out at Gun-

namatta Ocean Beach.

In the men's Victorian Open Series, Pedro Lani took out the title. In the women's, it was Eva Bassed who clinched top spot.

Pictures: Alan Dillon

Looking up: Frankston YCW were too strong for Skye. Picture: Craig Barrett

Is Rosebud ready to bloom?

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie COULD Paul Truman be the man who lifts Rosebud off the foot of the State Leagues?

The ’Buds re-entered State League for the 2019 season finishing eighth in State 5, not competing in a pandemicravaged 2020 then seventh in an interrupted 2021 before hitting rock bottom last year.

Rosebud won just two games in 2022 amassing nine points in all with a minus 54 goal difference.

Clearly the ’Buds were the worst team on the peninsula.

The senior coaching position had become a poisoned chalice that had seen Pat Sabatino, Tommy McShane, Mark Pagliarulo, Ryan Monk and Stef Papaluca come and go.

Now it was Truman’s turn but many critics wrote off his chances of turning things around before he’d even held his first session.

Yet from the outset there have been positive signs and Truman sees no reason why that won’t continue.

“It’s been good and I’ve been impressed by the turnout we had from my very first session before Christmas,” he said.

“We’ve averaged around 26, 27 players turning up to training which has been positive and the committee has been very supportive.

“Everything I’ve asked for they’ve got for me.

“Sometimes committees want to run before they can walk but not this committee.

“They have a bright outlook and they know where they want to go but they also realise it’s about small steps and bits of improvement.”

Truman has signed a number of young players including Tom Donoghue, Jacob Bigg, Luka Varga and Davis Markulin while experienced midfielder Corey Osorio has signed on for another season.

“Donoghue is a young centre back who will improve with time,” Truman said.

“Bigg is a left-sided player who is good with the ball and Varga is an energetic midfielder who can assist with a goal.

“All three need to improve on playing without the ball and that’s something we’ll work on.”

Donoghue, Bigg and Varga have been involved in the junior boys NPL program with local clubs.

Markulin is a forward and was part of Skye United’s reserves championship side last season but has linked up

with his brother Jakob at Rosebud.

Another new signing is Julien Dos Santos, who played with Northern Falcons last season and has been on the books of Dandenong City and Moreland City.

“Julien’s an experienced central midfielder, very good on the ball, very composed,” Truman added.

The signings are unlikely to end there.

“I’m looking for an experienced goalkeeper and perhaps a centre forward.

“I have a young striker who I think could be really good but he hasn’t played for a year and he’s a bit raw at this stage.”

Truman has hired Mount Eliza cofounder Pete McLoughlin as his assistant while Shane Caulfield and Marty Phillips are in charge of the reserves.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin lost 2-1 to NPL heavyweight Bentleigh Greens at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex on Saturday morning.

Langy took a first-half lead after Brad Blumenthal sent Jeremy Min Fa down the right and his cross was

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finished by Archie Macphee inside the six-yard box.

Both sides rung the changes on the hour mark and the Greens scored twice in the last 20 minutes.

Langy has now taken on three established NPL clubs – Oakleigh Cannons, Dandenong Thunder and the Greens –taking the lead against all three, eventually drawing with Oakleigh and losing to the others. Significantly Macphee has hit the target in all three games.

If the Scot maintains his consistency he’ll leapfrog John Kuol’s record at Lawton Park which stands at 10 goals during the 2018 NPL season.

In State 1 news Mornington has released its pre-season schedule. Here it is:

Saturday 4 February: v Dandenong City, Dallas Brooks Park, 10am seniors, 12 noon reserves; Saturday 11 February: v Doveton, Waratah Reserve, KO TBC; Saturday 18 February: v Clifton Hill, Dallas Brooks Park, KO TBC; Saturday 25 February: v Whittlesea United Dallas Brooks Park, KO TBC; Thursday 2 March: v

Mazenod, Dallas Brooks Park, 7pm.

The Seagulls may announce new signings next week.

In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers won two friendlies in four days starting with Wednesday’s 3-1 home win against White Star Dandenong with goals from Huss Chehimi, Jai Power and Marcelo Rojas.

Chehimi’s 25-metre screamer was a highlight while Cal Bradbury starred and controlled the contest.

On Saturday Strikers beat Chelsea 4-0 at Centenary Park with goals from Cassius Delaney (2), Bradbury and Riley Anderton.

Strikers have been impressed with the form of 18-year-old left back Jordy May from Mornington.

Experienced defender Andrew Goff is yet to join the exodus from Mornington but has trained with Strikers since December.

In contrast State 2 rival Skye United leaked nine goals in five days starting with a 4-0 loss to Langwarrin’s under21s on Tuesday night then going down 5-1 to Collingwood on Saturday.

The other local State 2 outfit

Frankston Pines lost 4-0 to Casey Comets at Monterey Reserve last weekend.

Casey had a large squad of players – twice as many as Pines – with the home team having to rely on a 13-man squad due to injury and other commitments.

Meanwhile the Australia Cup first preliminary round involving local State 4 and State 5 teams will be held on the second week in February. The second preliminary round will be held a week later when State 2 and State 3 clubs join the fray.

Here are this week’s friendlies:

TUESDAY (31 January)

Seaford Utd v Brandon Park reserves, North Seaford Reserve, 7pm seniors.

THURSDAY (2 February)

Rosebud v Skye Utd, Olympic Park, 6.45pm seniors.

SATURDAY (4 February)

Langwarrin v Boroondara Eagles, Lawton Park, 1pm seniors; Mornington v Dandenong City, Dallas Brooks Park, 10am seniors, 12 noon reserves; Peninsula Strikers v Beaumaris, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Skye Utd v Altona East, Monterey Reserve, 12 noon seniors & 2pm reserves; Baxter v Noble Park Utd, Baxter Park, 1pm & 3pm; Casey Panthers v Chelsea, Prospect Hill Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Somerville v Mentone, Knox Regional Football Centre, 1pm & 3pm; Seaford Utd v Officer, North Seaford Reserve, 3pm; Aspendale SC v St Kevins Old Boys, Tooronga Sports Field, 3pm & 5pm; Mount Eliza v Old Melburnians, Monterey Reserve, 1pm & 3pm.

SUNDAY (5 February)

Langwarrin v Boroondara Eagles, Lawton Park, 5pm U21s.

Rosy picture: Rosebud senior coach Paul Truman and defender Tom Donoghue pictured during the recent Wallace Cup tournament at Lawton Park. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

Know the COLOURS

TAKE THE ACTIONS TO SURVIVE

Across Australia, the Fire Danger Rating system has changed. Using real-time scientific data, it now gives you a more accurate rating of the risk level if a fire was to start in your area. Each colour represents the actions you need to take to stay safe. If it’s orange, the fire risk is Extreme, so you need to take action now and be ready to go. The safest option is to leave early.

Plan. Act. Survive. Go to vic.gov.au/knowfire

For more information on the new simpler and smarter Fire Danger Ratings, search Fire Danger Ratings

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