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Dropping all stations Final designs for revamped Mentone and Cheltenham train stations confirm trenches will be dug and the rail will be sent underground. See story Page 3. Picture: Supplied

Police praised for busting brothels Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON mayor Georgina Oxley has praised a police crackdown on the operation of illegal brothels in the area.

In the last month two illegal brothels in Moorabin had proscription orders placed on them. The last two years has seen court action lead to prosecution

against 15 illegal brothels in the Kingston municipality.

In October 2017 Kingston Council spearheaded a push to call for a clamp down on the rise of illegal brothels in Victoria. At a Municipal Association of Victoria state council meeting, Kingston won the support of other councils in urging the state Labor government to focus more time and resources into an illegal brothel crackdown. (“Brothel busters on beat”, The

News, 1/11/17) Cr Oxley said that it was encouraging that their push to shut down illegal brothels has resulted in action.

“In 2017, Kingston Council initiated an MAV campaign urging the Victorian government to take greater police action to crack down on illegal ‘massage’ businesses across Victoria,” she said.

“Kingston Council wrote to the Victorian minister for police calling

for appropriate resourcing to address this significant issue and urged Victoria Police to use the Sex Work Act to investigate and shut down illegal brothels.

“It is wonderful to see that our calls for help are being heard and the campaign to stamp out illegal brothels in Victoria is gaining traction.”

Cr Oxley applauded police for stepping up to help close the doors of more illegal operations.

“It is wonderful to see that Victoria Police has taken a strong stand against this growing issue, which Kingston has had a long held commitment to stamp out. In response to community concerns, we have been fighting for years to close illegal brothels in Kingston,” she said.

The Victoria Police Sex Industry Coordination Unit said that 59 “massage parlours” in the state had been closed down since July 2018.

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Plans for station unveiled Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au PLANS for a massive revamp of train stations in Mentone and Cheltenham have been unveiled.

Level crossing removal works are set to send trains underground, with the rail line to be lowered into trenches. The works are expected to be complete by the end of 2020.

As part of the new station construction, the station garden will be expanded into a bigger open space.

Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said “getting rid of these level crossings has been talked

about forever. We are getting on with the job and preserving the historic Mentone Station as well.”

“The heritage listed stations at Cheltenham and Mentone will be incorporated into the design of the new stations, and a third track will be built at Cheltenham station to allow for more trains more often on the Frankston line,” he said.

“The five heritage listed trees in the Mentone station gardens will be protected in their current location during construction and a major landscaping program will create a new garden bridge across the rail trench near Balcombe Road, expanding the much-loved station garden.”

Public transport minister Jacinta Allan said “we’re getting rid of these death traps, making Cheltenham and Mentone safer, and delivering brand new stations and more open space.”

“The project will include more than three kilometres of walking and cycling paths connecting the stations, better lighting and accessibility, landscaping, new open space, parking, and potential residential and retail development,” she said.

“This $536 million package of works are part of a massive $3 billion investment on the Frankston line which includes the removal of 18 level crossings, with five already removed, and building 11 new stations.”

Revamp plans: Final designs for a reconstructed Mentone Station, featuring a “garden bridge” (inset), have been revealed. Pictures: Supplied

Run to raise fire funds THE Edithvale Fire Brigade annual community fun run will take place on 24 March.

The All Fired Up community fun run will commence from The Common on Edithvale Road, and go up to the Mordialloc Creek and back.

5km, 10km, and 15km options are available to choose from. Funds raised on the day are intended to be used to fit out the fire station.

Registration closes 23 March. Register and find more information at allfiredupfunrun.com. au

Isaacs candidate makes economy priority ARCHITECT Jeremy Hearn, last weekend preselected as the Liberal candidate for Isaacs, said providing “a strong economy” for the area is his top priority.

“I’ve spent recent days talking to the locals in Dingley and Patterson Lakes and they told me they want a strong economy and secure future, and that’s what I’m determined to provide,” Mr Hearn said.

He claimed he would “save the people of Isaacs from economic disaster.”

Mr Hearn unsuccessfully nominated for preselection in the seat of Higgins.

Councillor confirmed KINGSTON councillor George Hua has been preselected as the Liberal candidate for Hotham.

Cr Hua was the Liberal candidate for the seat in 2016. It has been held by Labor since 1980.

“I’m very honoured to once again be representing the Liberal Party in the seat of Hotham,” Cr Hua said.

“I am passionate about the economy. Business owners, families and senior residents of Hotham deserve a strong economy.”

Council candidate: Kingston councillor George Hua is the Liberal candidate for Hotham.

Police nab alleged con man Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON Police have charged a 26 year old man in relation to an alleged scam being run out of Seaford.

Police attended a property on the Nepean Highway, Seaford at around 3.30pm on 11 March. Four men from

Ireland were taken into custody at the scene, with three of those later released without charged. One man was charged with obtaining property by deception and state false name.

Frankston Police Detective Acting Sergeant John Melhuish said “we have been conducting an ongoing investigation for a few days now. We have been engaging with interstate police

and also border force as part of that investigation. While we were investigating one single report of deception committed in the Seaford area, I was surprised at the apparent extent of this issue across the city.”

“After the media attention we got last week, the amount of information flooding in relating to these types of incidents was quite staggering. We

were able to solve this due to a very switched on member of the public.

As it turns out, despite being the talk of the town, these offenders kept up their dodgy little act and approached a Frankston man, offering to fix his roof.

This Frankston man was aware of the scam and while he was talking to them called 000 to report them. From there the divvy van crew was able to inter-

cept them and brought them in to the police station,” he said.

“We have issued charges against one of the men, and continue to follow up on reports from members of the public. If you have recently been a victim of a scam such at this, then please attend your local police station to make a report and have an investigation commenced.”

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In safe hands: Volunteer Marine Rescue crews tow the stricken Devil Cat back to Patterson River. Picture: Supplied

Trio rescued from bay THREE men off Carrum were lucky a boat was passing when their five-metre Devil Cat sank one kilometre from shore, Sunday 10 March.

Water was flooding both hulls and the boat was almost under when the trio of work colleagues jumped overboard and were picked up about 11am.

The rescuing skipper, David Garrett of Pearcedale, reported the incident and stood by as Volunteer Marine Rescue vessel AK1 arrived from Mornington.

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said “all occupants were found to be wet and shaken ... but in good health”.

With the upturned vessel getting closer to sinking, AK1 skipper Sean Whelan asked Mr Garrett to take the shivering trio to shore while his crew of Chris Wynne, Alec Owen, Stu Dunlop, Bob Chase and Rick Cooper secured a line. They towed the boat slowly for one and a half hours which allowed it to drain water and re-float.

When VMR’s second rescue boat AK2 arrived the two boats double rafted the ailing Devil Cat back to Patterson River and helped the owner

get it back onto its trailer.

Mr Garrett said the Devil Cat, which was on its maiden voyage, likely suffered a crack in the hull or perhaps a loose bung plug causing it to take on water.

He said the owner, of Balwyn, had told him he had been rebuilding the boat for the past six months. Mr Garrett said the twin 50 horsepower Yamaha outboards, which had been submerged for four hours, could be salvaged “with a lot of work”.

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Students raise thousands with head shave Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au TWO brave young students at Rowellyn Primary School in Carrum Downs have chopped their locks to raise money for the World’s Greatest Shave.

Year 6 school captain Charlotte Nation and Austin Ralston both decided they wanted to do their bit to raise money to help cure blood cancer.

Between the two of them they have helped raise around $5000.

Rowellyn Primary student wellbeing manager Karen White said that everyone at the school was tremendously proud of the two young students.

“They both decided they wanted to do it themselves. These guys have done it off their own back, and when we became aware it was happening we thought that doing it at school would be a great opportunity,” Ms White said.

“School is a great community so we thought we should have the head shave take place here. We’re also having a crazy hair day too to support them, with any money raised going towards the World’s Greatest Shave.

They’ve raised around $3000 each off their own back.

Family and friends watched on 15 March to see the two youngsters get their hair shaved. Ms White said that for year 5 student Austin, the cause of helping cure blood disease was close to his heart.

“Austin lost a close family member of his quite recently, so it will be quite an emotional day. It will be very

Cut off: Rowellyn Primary School students Austin Ralston and Charlotte Nation had their heads shaved to help raise money to cure blood disease. Picture: Yanni

important to them,” Ms White said.

“Charlotte wanted to get involved to because she also feels very strongly about it. She is very community minded.”

Ms White said that everyone at the school was “really proud of the two of them.”

“We’re super proud of them both.

It’s so great to seem them both have such a sense of empathy.”

Charlotte will be donating her hair to make a wig for people with cancer.

More information on the World’s Greatest Shave can be found at worldsgreatestshave.com

Celebrating cultural diversity in Kingston A WIDE range of events celebrating different cultures will be held in Kingston this week.

Cultural Diversity Week will run from 16 March to 24 March, with activities, food, performances and more to be held in celebration of diversity.

Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “Kingston is proud to be a multicultural community. Our city is home to residents from more than 150 countries who speak over 120 languages.”

“Cultural Diversity Week is a great opportunity for everyone to learn a little bit more about each other’s traditions, culture and customs, and provides plenty of opportunities to try delicious food at the same time,” she said.

Events being held this week include: • Vietnamese Cultural Day, Wednesday 20 March, Clarinda Community Centre • Celebrating Lemnian Culture, Thursday 21 March, 906 Springvale Road, Braeside • Close the Gap Day, Thursday 21 March, Mordialloc Life Saving Club • Italian Lunch, Thursday 21 March, Clarinda Community Centre • Indian Musical Night, Saturday 23 March, Clarinda Community Centre Most events are free or a gold coin donation. More information at kingston.vic.gov.au/ CulturalDiversityWeek

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Take the chance to meet our friendly residents, inspect our refurbished units and enjoy the free sausage sizzle, market stalls. Family and friends Welcome.

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Five drivers caught on meth SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol caught five people in Frankston overnight on Tuesday 12 March driving with drugs in their system.

A 30-year-old woman was pulled over on Skye Road at little before 11pm and tested positive for methamphetamine. Police said she was also a learner driver driving unaccompanied and without her L plates.

Just after midnight, a 39-year-old man also tested positive for meth at Excelsior Drive, Frankston North.

Half an hour later a 24-year-old man tested positive to methamphetamine in Klauer Street Seaford. The man’s license was found to be suspended and his vehicle was impounded.

At 3.07 am a 37-year-old man was intercepted and tested positive for meth on Coprosma Avenue Frankston.

At 4.22am in Seaford, a 38-year-old man was found with meth in his system.

Police said that all drivers on a first offence will face losing their licenses for a minimum of six months, as well as a $484 fine.

Stabbing charge

Man blows over

A MAN has been arrested and charged in relation to an alleged stabbing in Clarinda, Wednesday 13 March.

Kingston Crime Investigation unit detectives swooped on the 21-year-old Frankston man after he had allegedly committed two burglaries.

Police said the first burglary took place at 7.30am on Merrigum Crescent, when a home was broken into. Police said the offender fled empty handed.

The second alleged burglary occurred shortly afterwards on Clarinda Road. It is alleged that the homeowner confronted the man and received a stab wound.

The stabbing victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The alleged offender was charged with aggravated burglary, intentionally cause injury, assault with a weapon and contravene a conduct condition of bail.

He appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 15 March and has been remanded to reappear on 19 March

A MAN found asleep at the wheel on Cranbourne Road near the Frankston Freeway at 5pm, 12 March has had his car impounded and been charged with multiple drink driving offences.

The 35-year-old Langwarrin man was allegedly driving with a suspended license. He was taken by police to Frankston Police Station where he returned a breath test reading of 0.177.

He will face the Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Bad time for a nap: A Langwarrin man found asleep in his driver’s seat had his car impounded.

and Mornington Peninsula area.”

It is alleged that the man would meet up with people looking to sell their cars on the website Gumtree, and ask to test drive their cars. The man would then drive off.

Police allege his offences occurred in the Frankston, Seaford, and Hastings areas between 19 February and 11 March.

The man allegedly would use the stolen cars to commit petrol drive offs and drive away from shop thefts.

Police said they attempted to arrest the man on 8 March and initiated a pursuit. Police allege he was driving erratically and drove around spike strips before the pursuit was called off. He was arrested on 11 March and will face Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 21 March.

All vehicles were recovered.

Det Sgt Holmes said “this is a warning for anyone offering test drives of cars, always ask for ID. If it feels like it’s not quite right, walk away.”

Alleged hospital assault A 74-YEAR-old man has been charged with historical sexual offences, with one of his alleged offences occurring at a hospital in Frankston.

It is alleged he committed a series of assaults across a Frankston hospital, a Clayton university, a Glen Waverley Street, and an Altona home between 2013 and 2016.

On 15 March Westgate Sexual Offence and Child Abuse investigation team detectives charged him on summons with sexual offences including multiple counts of sexual, indecent and common law assaults.

He will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 3 May.

Gumtree sale gone wrong A 24 YEAR old Frankston man was arrested in Hastings on 11 March after a series of alleged car thefts.

Frankston Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Luke Holmes said the man had been “prolific in his offending in the Frankston

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Huge crowd and perfect weather for Red Hill Show

By Bec Davis - Red Hill Show Executive Office ON Saturday March 9, the Red Hill showgrounds transformed into a colourful, appetizing and entertaining spectacle for the whole family. The Mornington Peninsula was on show!

Initial estimation suggests that record numbers attended the 91st Red Hill Show at around 10,000, many of those making the trip from Melbourne and further afield.

Clear skies and perfect weather set the scenes for the ideal day out.

Our Mornington Peninsula producers were the focus of this year’s celebrations and the newly created Mornington Peninsula Paddock was full with gourmet food and our 5-star producers. Did you know that Tuerong had a wheat farm? Or that Red Hill was prime truffle growing terrain? Richard Cornish our MC introduced our show goers to so many locals from Tuerong Farm, Red Hill Truffles, Woolumbi Farm, Dromana Bay Mussels and so many more. The 1st Red Hill Apple Pie Competition was hotly contested with 37 entries but only Cathey Vissher took home the $500 prize money. Matt Wilkinson inspired us all with what culinary delights one can cook up.

Our Cider Marquee was busy all day with demonstrations of apple pressing, master class lead by 5 local producers including Mock Orchards, Seven Oaks, Camilla Humphries and Harts Farm. Finishing up with a record of 91 entries, we are now the 2nd largest in the country. Special congratulations to Lisa Cresswell from Seven Oaks Farmhouse for taking out the Top Gold in Show.

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Artisan Corner was a hit with crafts from stallholders, the CWA marquee and free kids facepainting and balloon twisters. The skilled artisans of the McClelland Spinners & Weavers and Woodturners Guild educated and inspired the crowd. Peter the sheep shearer worked hard all-day showing kids the tricks of the trade and of course, Futura Kelpies who always draw a huge crowd did not disappoint. New to the show this year was

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the beautiful Brumby “Wrangler” and “Harry” the stockhorse. Special thanks to Amber Matthews and Lara Beth for demonstrating what these gentle horses can do.

The woodchop grandstands were packed to the rafters and with The Jackson Four and Diddy Reyes setting the tones, it was a festive atmosphere everyone could enjoy. There were more free rides than ever before and animal experiences for the kids.

With participation across all exhibits

from so many of our local schools, scouts and guides, our number of entries were over 2,400. Honey was the highlight and we thank Ben Moore from Ben’s Bees for sharing his expertise on the MPP Stage. Next year, we will be opening up new sections in Olives & Olive Oil and Craft Beers.

On behalf of the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society we would like to thank our incredible team of volunteers who coordinate this event. We must also mention our

major sponsors, The Shire, Hillview Quarries, Hastings Mowers, Our Vans RV, Swan St Sales, Mornington Toyota, Mornington Mazda, Peninsula School, Balnarring Bendigo Bank, David Gibbs & Associates and Mornington Peninsula News Group.

Thanks to all our local producers for supporting the show and making it a true showcase of our Peninsula.

This is a community event we can all be proud of. See you all the same time next year.

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Mr Williams declares his cow to be disease free Compiled by Brodie Cowburn TO All Whom It May Concern.

I WILLIAM WILLIAMS, of “Rupertstan”, Langwarrin, desire to inform the Cattle Buyers of this district that a Cow, forming one of my well known Jersey herd, was, in December last, sent to the yards of Messrs Brody and Mason, in Langwarrin, for sale by auction.

Mr Mason directed my representative to return the cow to “Rupertstan”, stating that the cow was diseased.

This statement came to the knowledge of several buyers, and I immediately had the cow examined by Mr S. Sherlock, Veterinary Surgeon, of Frankston, who pronounced her in good condition and showing no signs of ill health.

Mr Mason declining to make any statement to correct his error, I now take this means of publicly advertising the fact that this cow, together with the rest of the “Rupertstan” herd, is free from disease or taint of any kind. *** MR C. M. Griffeth has been returned unopposed for the seat in the Centre Riding of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings rendered vacant by the resignation of Cr Jos. Unthank.

As the son of the late Cr Griffeth (one of the best public men our district ever possessed) the newly elected councillor is sure to be accorded a cordial welcome at the Council table. *** THE announcement is made in another column that the opening night for the euchre tournament will take place on Thursday, 10th April, and will be held fortnightly thereafter.

Those gathering, which proved highly successful last winter, will be again welcomed by a large section of the public. *** INFLUENZA. Several cases of sickness have been reported in Frankston this week, and as a precautionary measure the local authorities have ordered isolation and quarantine. *** WE have received the following from the Deputy Postmaster General: “With reference to your communication of the 17th ultimo, respecting the delay in delivery of copies of the “Standard” addressed to residents of Carrum Seaford, Hastings, and adjoining towns, I beg to inform you that owing to the large number of officers absent through illness, principally influenza, and to excessively heavy posting on Fridays, it is not always possible to deal with the whole of the second class mail matter on the day of receipt.

Attention is now being given to the question of reducing by means of direct mail services or otherwise, the number of district newspapers circulating through Melbourne and dealt with at the General Post Office for delivery in the districts in which they are published, and it is hoped that the difficulty now experienced in ensuring prompt delivery will be overcome.” *** SUCCESSFUL Harvest Festival. Services were conducted by the Rev. E. Tonkin in the Frankston Methodist Church on Sunday last.

The interior of the edifice was tastefully decorated, and the display of

fruit and other products was very fine and well arranged.

Appropriate addresses were given and suitable hymns sung.

At the evening service the choir rendered the Anthem “Praise the Lord O Jerusalem,” Miss Goldie Twining giving the solo therein.

Miss Croskell also sang, “Consider the Lilies”.

On the following Monday evening the products were sold by “Bruce” auction, Mr F. Renouf acting as auctioneer.

There was a good attendance, and the sale realised £6 8s 7d. *** AT the Frankston Methodist Church on Sunday next Mr. H. Ponton of Albert Park will conduct both services.

In the evening Mr Ponton will be assisted by the Spansley Street Clifton Hill, Methodist Brass Band.

The Band will render sacred selections in the Church and lead the congregational singing. One of their members will also sing a solo.

From 3.30 to 5 p.m. the Band will play in the Recreation Reserve. *** CONSTABLE Dishall resumed duty last Friday after several weeks absence from Frankston. *** PRIVATE F. Harley, M.M. is due to arrive home in a few days. His many friends will be pleased to congratulate him on the distinction he achieved. *** MRS J. A. Williams of Frankston, has received word from her husband that he has received his commission.

At time of writing Lieutentant Williams expected to leave England by

an early boat for Australia. *** THE marriage of Miss Rene Dean of Karr St Frankston with Corporal F. Carter is announced to take place at the Methodist Church, Frankston, on Wednesday next. *** LAST week, Miss Ross, who for some time was a member of the local Post Office staff, was made a presentation by her Frankston friends. *** Hastings Court of Petty Sessions.

Tuesday, 18th March, 1919. (Before Mr Knight, P.M., and Messrs C. Murray and G. E. Shepherd, J.’sP. ) Constable Walker, of Somerville, charged Thomas Unthank with lighting a fire in the open air in Tyabb on 15th February, whereby the property of another person was destroyed.

Unthank, who pleaded not guilty, was defended by Mr W. S. Cook.

Constable Walker gave evidence as to having inspected the scene of the flre. Saw where dry bushes were cut and the ground chipped, indicating where the fire had started.

There was a large quantity of scrub and dry stubble and grass in the vicinity.

William Pike, sworn, said he remembered the day of the fire. His orchard and all his grass paddocks were destroyed. He was at his farm, about half a mile away, at the time, but reached the scene of the fire just as the neighbors had saved his house and sheds.

He met Unthank later in the day.

Unthank said to him (witness) that the fire got away from him in the stubble, and travelled faster then he

(Unthank) could run.

He also saw the dry bush referred to, and was of opinion that the fire was lit in the scrub.

Corroborative evidence was given by several other witnesses.

Mr Cook, on stating the case for defendant, contended that there was no evidence to show that Unthank had lit the fire.

Unthank had no witnesses to call.

He first saw the fire burning in the stubble, and spent most of the day fighting the fire by himself in his paddock.

The witnesses for the prosecution had admitted that at no time did defendant admit lighting the fire.

Thomas Unthank, sworn, said he remembered the 15th of February.

About 1.30pm he was in his orchard, and noticed a fire racing across his stubble.

He took a spade, axe and billy of water, and rushed to the spot.

Was unable to head the fire, as it travelled faster than he could run.

He chipped the grass referred to to prevent further outbreaks by sparks from dry trees.

In answer to Mr Knight, defendant said he would swear that he did not light the fire.

Mr Knight said that the evidence was all circumstantial, and the majority of the Bench did not consider it sufficient to prove a conviction, and the case would be dismissed.

The verdict would not have any effect on the claiming of damages in a civil action in another court. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 22 March 1919

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My university ID card reveals the full extent of the horror. Having left a school with a strict ‘no hair over the collar’ policy, I celebrated impending adulthood by growing my hair out before later realizing my old school knew what it was doing. Some people look great with long hair. I was not one of those people. My long hair made me look like Gene Wilder if he was fronting a heavy metal band.

Long hair was, however, the least of my problems.

I also had glasses. The glasses I had chosen and frequently wore in public were gold rimmed and round, kind of like the ones you’d expect either John Lennon or your Aunt to wear. Put them together with the heavy metal Gene Wilder look and I presented as somewhat aesthetically confused and the kind of person that rightthinking citizens would cross the road to avoid. The t-shirt I was wearing had buttons up the front, much like

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the one that Grizzly Adams used to wear. The overall effect was one of ‘hillbilly librarian’. If such a thing even exists.

In my adolescence, I bemoaned my inability to talk to girls. With the benefit of both hindsight (no thanks to the

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glasses) and compelling photographic evidence, I would say that the results were pretty much inevitable. Had I been anyone other than myself, I’d have kept a wide berth too.

Luckily the photo on my ID was only from the chest up as I’d hate

to think what else I might have been wearing. Around that time, I somewhat unwisely decided to repair jeans that were falling apart. I did this by sewing random pieces of material underneath the jeans. Mostly the material featured ghastly patterns of paisley swirls and a mix of colours I can only describe as psychedelic vomit. Add to that the fact I wasn’t much good at sewing and the results were truly offensive to the eye. It was as though I’d hired HR Pufnstuf to be my tailor. Rather than look young, I looked a little bit like a gypsy.

As the world around me turned to grunge, I decided it was better if I continued to dress like an alien. At certain points, I rebelled against the prevailing wisdom of the day through futile gestures such as deciding never to wear jeans. I can’t recall what, if anything, I was trying to achieve.

The only good thing I can say about it is that boycotting jeans meant that I totally eliminated the risk of ever accidentally going ‘double denim’.

However, it meant that I wore slacks at a time when my contemporaries were staunchly committed to Levis.

I never hit my stride as a young person, and was perpetually mired in misery. Lucky for me, misery was extremely popular in the nineties.

It should have been my moment.

I decided that the best way to deal with my maudlin, morose outlook was to share it with the world at large through the gift of song. It was a gift that the world, in turn, immediately sought to return for store credit. I don’t think any of those tunes has survived. Which is probably just as well.

When I first starting working, I went to the Myer Bargain Basement to pick out the cheapest work shirts known to humanity. I can’t recall what the material was, but it was so synthetic that it was in danger of bursting into flames when exposed to direct sunlight. For a while, I only had one suit. It was scunge bucket green and highly acrylic that achieved an overall effect of ‘electric slime’.

I’m sure I cut quite a figure. Come to think of it, given that this was the suit that I’d have worn to interview, it’s a miracle that anyone employed me at all.

I was anxious, I think. Other people seemed far more relaxed about the whole ‘being young’ calamity. I, on the other hand, completely freaked out and wanted the whole unpleasant experience to be over. Which, at some indefinable point, it was. Suddenly, a job is a career. Your hair is back above the collar where it always belonged. And your choice of trouser is now conventional instead of a fashion statement that says ‘please help me’.

I am happier now than I was then.

I am better at being middle aged than I ever was at being young. I no longer look like Gene Wilder fronting a heavy band, even though if I did, my group would surely be called ‘Wilder at Heart’ and our version of the Oompa Loompa song would rock your world. And I even wear jeans these days. Perhaps it’s about not being in a rush to get somewhere else. Youth may well be wasted on the young, but they’re welcome to it. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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PENINSULA

BADEN POWELL have put themselves in pole position for a grand final spot with a good day one performance against Moorooduc at Overport Park.

Three batsmen made scores of over 40 runs, with Rhys Elmi passing his half century off 130 deliveries.

Although slow scoring at times, Baden Powell will be happy to finish the day at 6/200 off their 80 overs.

The semi final between Main Ridge and Red Hill looks set to go down to the wire, with Red Hill batsman Simon Dart holding the fate of the match in his hands.

Main RIdge opened the batting, with middle order batsman Daniel Polson top scoring with 45 runs.

Main Ridge scored quickly, but paid for it with lost wickets. After just 47 overs, they were all out for 157.

Red Hill got their innings off to a rough start, losing their first two weeks early and struggling at 2/4.

Simon Dart came in as number 4 batsman and was impressive. As he hit 37 off 91 balls before stumps. Wickets fell around him but crucially, he remained not out. His efforts on day two will be vital to Red Hill advancing to the grand final.

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DELACOMBE Park look to have booked their spot in the grand final with a dominant day one performance over Rosebud.

Electing to bat first, only two Rosebud cricketers reached double digit figures with bat in hand. A complete tail order collapse saw them all out for just 98 runs.

Robert Fisher only bowled 7 overs, but made the absolute most of them.

He posted figures of 3/5, doing most of the damage for his side. They were his best figures for the season.

In response Delacombe Park reached 1/12 before stumps was called.

Heatherhill enjoyed a better afternoon against Hastings, setting a difficult target for them to chase down.

At 7/95 Heatherhill were in grave danger of throwing the game away, but a late rally from the tail saw them get to 183 before going all out in the last over of the day.

Sum Mallavery top scored with 33 runs.

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Bound for glory?: Baden Powell racked up 200 runs against Moorooduc. Picture: Andrew Hurst

A DAY of dominance has put Tootgarook in the box seat to advance to the grand final. They kicked off their semi final battle with Boneo with a brilliant day one performance, putting 265 runs on the board before the close of play.

Boneo pushed hard and took 9 wickets, but could not dismiss them all.

The two sides finished level on wins going into the finals, making the one sided display a surprising one.

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clash, with Langwarrin setting an attainable target on day one.

Batting first at home, Langwarrin got off to a dream start. Flying at 0/69, they quickly collapsed to 3/73. Another collapse in the middle order would see them go from 3/123 to 8/136.

Langy ended up all out for 163, giving Baxter a good chance to claim a spot in the grand final.

A superstar performance from Chamike Sattambi was the highlight of the day, as the Baxter bowler took astonishing figures of 8/47. They were his best ever bowling figures for his club.

Baxter will restart from 0/1 on day two.

On Sorrento’s home turf, they hosted Peninsula OB in a huge match to determine the second side in the grand final.

Sorrento spent day one out in the middle with the willow, scoring 189 runs before going all out.

Number 4 batsman Robert Wilson scored 55 runs for his side, helping them to a decent total. They will have to work hard to make sure Old Boys dont sneak a win and take a grand final spot from the top placed side.

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Let the State League battle begin SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie THE quest for glory among local State League teams begins in earnest this weekend when the 2019 season kicks off.

Frankston Pines is keen to open proceedings on Friday night under the new Monterey Reserve floodlights but its State 3 clash with Monash Uni was awaiting Football Victoria approval as we went to press.

Monash was drawn as the home team in this round one fixture but a ground availability problem encouraged Pines to apply to have the fixture reversed and held as its home game.

Pines has been on a roller-coaster ride throughout the off-season twice having to hold a general meeting to elect a president and committee then watching new senior coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor conduct one of the biggest player turnovers in peninsula soccer history.

Taylor’s 24-man senior squad is the largest in the region and he has brought 21 new players to the club.

That includes CJ Hodgson, one of Pines’ favourite sons, who returned to Monterey Reserve last week after a dalliance with Doveton consisting of a handful of practice matches and an FFA Cup appearance.

Former Langwarrin and Berwick City midfielder Sergio Yanez also signed with Pines last week.

Fellow State 3 outfit Skye United has been quiet on the transfer front and currently isn’t scheduled to play its first match until round 3 due to ground availability issues.

Mornington hopes to be in the promotion mix in State 1 and its campaign gets underway at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday night against Malvern City.

Mornington gaffer Adam Jamieson could add another player to his senior squad this week and while Taylor Davidson, Amir Osmancevic and Sam Scott are expected to return from injury Andre Bennett is likely to miss another week.

Peninsula Strikers’ boss Danny Verdun has made no secret of his ambitions this year and expects to hit the ground running against Old Scotch on Saturday.

Verdun has brought 13 new players into the senior squad and up front will pin his hopes on English import John Prescott, a class act in what looms as a very competitive league.

Baxter faced a dramatic player shortage late last month but was able to name a 22-man senior squad last weekend and expects to be competitive in State 4 this season.

Ironically one of the promotion favourites in that league is Sandown Lions, coached by former Baxter coach Roy Kilner and their clashes are sure to be hard fought.

Fellow State 4 outfit Seaford United signed midfielder Jack Carter from Brandon Park last week and was holding talks with Pines midfielder Luke Murray as we went to press.

In State 5 Somerville Eagles seems certain to be in the promotion mix as joint coach and leading striker Dave Greening chases an incredible 10th straight league Golden Boot award.

Like Somerville, State 5 rival As-

Top trio: From left, Baxter striker Nathan Yole, Seaford striker Dylan Waugh and Rosebud midfielder Cory Osorio. Pictures: John Punshon

pendale Stingrays have introduced 10 new signings to their senior squad and new coach Lee Barber has high hopes of success.

The new kid on the block as far as State 5 goes is Rosebud who only officially joined the league in late January and has since appointed its senior and reserves coaches and team managers and put together a senior squad that it hopes can consolidate its newfound status.

Here are the local State League squads for 2019 with the previous club of new signings in brackets: ASPENDALE STINGRAYS GOALKEEPERS: Jack Lindsay (Berwick City), Matthew Self. DEFENDERS: Sonny Lindsay (Springvale White Eagles), Noah Berends, Patrick Diakogeorgiou, Adrian Pace (Baxter), Brandon De Baize (Berwick City). MIDFIELDERS: Ryan Mravljak, Keiran Hughes (Brighton), Sam Timuska-Carr, Peter Dimo (Brighton), Ryan Maokhamphiou (Berwick City).

FORWARDS: Kenan Nuhanovic (Berwick City), Connor Guyett (Berwick City), Guil Ribeiro (Berwick City), Luiz Dobre.

BAXTER GOALKEEPERS: James Foster. DEFENDERS: Izaak Barr, Chris Bowen, Dan Disseldorp, Owen Kilner, Tim Lee, Jack Wyes (Mornington), Mitchell Cohen (Seaford Utd). MIDFIELDERS: Alan Lipsett, Jake Kidder, Stuart McKenzie, Ben Meiklem, Steven Sheppard, Lewis Gibson (Mornington), Charlie Jones (Mornington), Matt Irvine (Mornington), Niko Juric (Brandon Park). FORWARDS: Bryce Ingram, Brendan Norris, Liam Kilner, Ben Hughes (Peninsula Strikers), Nathan Yole (Peninsula Strikers).

FRANKSTON PINES GOALKEEPERS: Alphonse Cardinale (Heatherton Utd), Max Sorensen.

DEFENDERS: Callum Khiath (Noble Park) Daniel Mota (Seaford Utd), Cedric Benza (Langwarrin), Christian Malgioglio (Springvale White Eagles), Kevin Brown (Dandenong Thunder), Connor McAndrews (Springvale White Eagles), Bailey Atkinson (Dandenong City). MIDFIELDERS: Lewis Potter, Cameron Bryden (Seaford Utd), Nick Simmons (Langwarrin), Joe O’Connor

(Casey Comets), Serge Yanez (Langwarrin), Abdul Darmani, Harry Chapman (Somerville Eagles). FORWARDS: Jason Bradbury (Mornington) Travis Ernsdoerfer (Langwarrin), Meron Negassi (Doveton), Stefan Soler (Mornington), CJ Hodgson (Doveton), David Ofuho (Endeavour Hills Fire), Kam Ismail (Endeavour Hills Fire), Voldy Bukishie (Casey Panthers).

MORNINGTON GOALKEEPERS: Taylor Davidson (Banyule), Josh Gates (Brighton), Steve Bayard. DEFENDERS: Andy Mclean (Langwarrin), Lachlan Thomas, Andy McIntyre (Langwarrin), Chris McKenna (Peninsula Strikers), Jerome Valadon (Dandenong City), Josh Valadon, Charlie Parker, Andrew Goff (Clifton Hill).

MIDFIELDERS: Craig Smart, Sam Scott, Samuel Catherine (Dandenong Thunder), Ross Clark (Mooroolbark), Andre Bennett, Sammy Orritt. FORWARDS: Liam Baxter (Langwarrin), Amir Osmancevic (Northcote City), Charlie O’Connell, Luke LoCasto, Nick Waite.

PENINSULA STRIKERS GOALKEEPERS: Colin McCormack (Knox City), Daniel Shaw. DEFENDERS: Michael Hoogendyk (Knox City), Oscar Marsden, Danny Black, Adam Crabb (Knox City), Abraham Lokiru (Morwell Pegasus) Sam Luxford, Lachlan Mitchell. MIDFIELDERS: Danny Brooks, Grant Lane (Knox City), Jordan Avraham (Knox City) Bosco Abbasmoi (Morwell Pegasus), Matt Harrington (Springvale White Eagles), Julian Malander (Knox City), Tuach Ter (Langwarrin). FORWARDS: John Prescott, Alpha Turay, Josh Calle (Knox City), Cassius Delaney (Langwarrin), Matt Evans, Vladimir Kosovac (Heatherton Utd).

ROSEBUD GOALKEEPERS: James Cinar, Jason Grbac. DEFENDERS: Beau Sharpe, Chris Hatzikonstantinos, Stef Papaluca, Jacob Field, Jake Grbac, Arthur Karabatsos (Yarra Jets). MIDFIELDERS: Cory Osorio, Ryan Monk, Ben Gamble, Callum Norton, Harris Battison, Billy Gowan (Rosebud Heart Juniors) Mitchell Roberts (Knox), David Gallimore.

FORWARDS: Michael Durrance, Blake Hicks, Chris Parry, Kayden Rose, Brandon Monk (UK).

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SEAFORD UTD GOALKEEPERS: Anthony Maddaferi, Liam Swift. DEFENDERS: Tristan Stass, Nick Ormond (St Kilda Celts), Dion Brown, Adam Martin, Kurt Wagner-Goldsworthy (Frankston Pines) MIDFIELDERS: Graeme Wright (Peninsula Strikers), Dean Snoxell, Matt Morris-Thomas, Kevin Derry (Peninsula Strikers), Jake Martin, Matthias Schwellinger, Jeremy Schwellinger, Josh Simmons, Jack Carter (Brandon Park). FORWARDS: Mitch Lander (Frankston Pines), Dylan Waugh, Conor McFall.

SKYE UTD GOALKEEPERS: Jonathon Crook, Travis Mitchell, Callum Hope (Brandon Park). DEFENDERS: Johnny Andrinopoulos, Daniel Walsh, Gerard Lawler, Sajnesh Sugrim (Endeavour Utd), Billy Painting, Mo Elhassan. MIDFIELDERS: Mark O’Connor, Harrison Michaelis, Jack Gallagher, Jason Nowakowski, Marcus Anasatasiou, Marcus Collier. FORWARDS: Daniel Attard, Mitch Blake, Michael Turner.

SOMERVILLE EAGLES GOALKEEPERS: Francis Beck (Baxter), Nathan Brown, Cameron Parsons. DEFENDERS: Charlie Conrath (AFC Ringmer, England), Stephen Curd, Michael Easton, Damian Garcia, James Liddle (Rosebud), James McKenzie, Callum Richardson (Seaford Utd), Ashley Scholes, Sean Scully (Peninsula Strikers), Matthew Swanson. MIDFIELDERS: Carlo Cardoso (Rosebud Heart), Michael Clark, Daniel Hodge (Rosebud Heart), Bjorn Kutschera, Jarryd McMinimee, William O’Brien (Frankston Pines), Joel Wade.

FORWARDS: David Greening, Louis Griffiths, Nathan Grimshaw (Mornington), Mark Pagliarulo (Baxter).

In NPL2 news Langwarrin maintained its promotion push with a 3-1 away win against Springvale White Eagles on Saturday.

David Stirton failed a fitness test before the match and Callum Goulding found himself playing in an unfamiliar role as an attacking midfielder.

Striker Roddy Covarrubias gave his best performance of the season crowning his usual gut-busting display and ability to shield the ball or turn his defender with a goal and an assist.

There was no score at half-time but two goals in a minute in the second period had Langy in control.

The first came in the 65th minute when a Damir Stoilovic free kick from the left was headed firmly home by Wayne Wallace and a minute later Covarrubias skipped past a defender on the left of the area then struck a low shot across Springvale keeper Nebojsa Pejic and inside the far post to make it 2-0.

The home team stunned the visitors with a thunderbolt free kick from Aleksandar Mitrovic that rocketed into the top far corner in the 77th minute but thoughts of a comeback vanished five minutes later when Covarrubias set up Johnny Kuol whose initial attempt struck the bar but the quicksilver striker was first to react heading home the rebound from point-blank range and Springvale’s fate was sealed.

Stirton should be fit to face St Albans Saints on Saturday while defender Alex Van Heerwarden is expected to get some game time in the under-20s as he returns from injury.

Southern United went down 8-1 to Bayside United at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex on Saturday with recent signing Natalie Holmes scoring for Southern.

Southern’s under-19s lost 2-0, the under-16s drew 0-0 and the under-14s lost 4-0.

Southern continues to pursue overseas players and technical director Harry Chalkitis has held talks with players he hopes can fill the club’s two available visa spots.

Southern also is waiting on an international clearance from Scotland for a midfielder who is expected to join the under-16s squad.

Meanwhile Baxter rounded off its preparation for the league season with a 3-1 win over Old Xaverians at Baxter Park on Saturday with Baxter’s goals coming from Bryce Ingram (2) and Liam Kilner.

Other friendlies last Saturday saw Mornington go down 3-0 to Clifton Hill at Dallas Brooks Park, Pines lost 4-2 at home to East Brighton while Rosebud lost 6-2 to Seaford United at Olympic Park.

Travis Ernsdoerfer scored both goals for Pines, Chris Parry and Mike Durrance scored for Rosebud while Seaford’s haul came from Matt Schwellinger (2), Dylan Waugh, Mitch Lander, Nick Ormond and Luke Murray.

This weekend’s league games: WEDNESDAY, 8pm: Heidelberg Utd v Southern Utd (Olympic Village).

FRIDAY, 8.30pm: Frankston Pines v Monash Uni (Monterey Reserve, TBC).

SATURDAY, 3pm: Langwarrin v St Albans Saints (Lawton Park), Southern Utd v Alamein (Monterey Reserve), Peninsula Strikers v Old Scotch (Centenary Park), Baxter v Chelsea (Baxter Park), Dandenong South v Seaford Utd (Tatterson Park), Bunyip District v Rosebud (Bunyip Recreation Reserve), Old Mentonians v Aspendale Stingrays (Mentone Grammar), Endeavour Hills Fire v Somerville Eagles (Power Reserve).

SATURDAY, 8pm: Mornington v Malvern City (Dallas Brooks Park).

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