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ARTIST Bernadette Jordan’s photographs of flowers are illuminated under torchlight in an exhibition called Out of the Shadows at G3 Artspace at Parkdale’s Shirley Burke Theatre. Jordan’s exhibition investigates shape, form and colour, and highlights her belief that “a perfect jewel can be revealed by shining light into the darkness”. See Page 4. Picture: Gary Sissons

Calls for port talks Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au SOUTH east councils are lobbying the state government to not ditch plans for a container port at Hastings but Kingston Council has not yet taken an official stance on any Port of Hastings expansion. Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Shire councils have called for urgent meetings with the Labor government over its decision to lease the Port of Melbourne for at least 50 years, effectively ending plans for another competi-

tive port. Instead, the government wants Hastings to be used as a “bulk” port, adding processed brown coal to the existing trade in petroleum products and natural gas. Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said councillors will discuss council’s official policy at a council meeting later this month. He said there had been “general discussions” and councillors do not support any further dredging in Port Phillip Bay despite the economic benefits and jobs the commercial hub of an expanded port at Hastings would provide.

“At council we’re really concerned to preserve and enhance our foreshore environment,” he said. Cr Gledhill noted Infrastructure Victoria is the body who will determine what happens but he believes south east councils should also have a say in the decision since there would be economic benefits to the region and transport logistics would have to be considered if a container port proceeds at Hastings. It has been estimated that a container port at Hastings would require 24 million cubic metres of dredging to provide access to the estimated 4.5 kilometres of concrete wharves.

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If a second Melbourne container port is built, Labor favours a port at Bay West in Geelong. Since coming to power, the Labor government has scaled down the activities of Port of Hastings Development Authority, cutting staff from close to 100 to about 12. The government has instructed those left at the authority to concentrate on increasing opportunities to use Hastings as a “bulk” port. This year Western Port is expected to be used by 50 ships involved in the export and import of bulk petroleum and liquefied natural gas.

While previously reluctant in the absence of a definite plan to comment on the environmental effects of a major port at Hastings, Flinders MP and federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt last month joined fellow Liberal state Opposition Leader Matthew Guy in highlighting the damaging effects of blasting Port Phillip Heads to accommodate larger ships. However, the state government has not suggested blasting to deepen existing shipping channels, and transport experts have repeatedly stated that the world’s largest ships will never be sent to Port Phillip. Continued Page 6

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Wedded bliss amiss: Happy couple Robbie and Julia, played by Aiden Prewett and Amy Gridley and Stuart Anderson, right, who plays a Boy George impersonator in Robbie’s band in The Wedding Singer theatre show.

’80s culture club on show A SHOW based on the 1998 Adam Sandler movie The Wedding Singer will entertain audiences at the Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale, over the next week. Set in 1985, it portrays rock-star wannabe Robby Hart as New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer. He’s the ‘life of the party’ – until his own fiancee jilts him at the altar. Robbie then goes on to make every wedding as disastrous as his own.. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress, who attracts his attention. The only trouble is that Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street “shark” and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of his life, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. The show has a new score that pays homage to the pop

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Schools review needs special focus A STATEWIDE review of the needs of school students with disabilities could benefit Aspendale’s Yarrabah School. Education Minister James Merlino launched the Program for Students with Disabilities review earlier this month and said an advisory panel including representatives from principals’ groups, Australian Association of Special Education, Parents Victoria, AMAZE (Autism Victoria), the Specific Learning Difficulties (SPELD) Victoria, the Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne will be consulted on how schools can best support students with special needs, including those with autism and dyslexia. “This is the most comprehensive review of the Program for Students with Disabilities in our state’s history,” Mr Merlino said. “Everyone deserves a great education to reach their full potential – and children with special needs deserve support.” The government review will ask families, teachers and principals with an interest in the education of children with a disability to make their views known. Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson said the review is a chance for parents and teachers of children with special needs to share their experiences of the state education system, including the challenges faced on a daily basis and ways care and support can be improved. “Just consider the amazing work done by Yarrabah School in Aspen-

Looking to the future: Yarrabah School principal Matthew Harris, left and Student Voice Leaders Catherine, Ben and Sarah at the Aspendale school’s temporary classrooms which urgently need to be replaced. Picture: Gary Sissons

dale and the huge growth in students they support over the past 20 years,” Mr Richardson said. “As well as our local primary and secondary schools who do all they can to give children with special needs the best education and support. We need

to know what is working and what needs to change to make it easier for children, their families and schools. I have had the chance to hear from parents of children with special needs about the difficulties they face. We need to hear their stories to better un-

derstand how we improve the support in years to come.” A questionnaire to provide feedback to the Program for Students with Disabilities review will be available online at education.vic.gov.au/specialneedsplan in September.

Edgy talks a work in progress Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A COMMUNITY group formed to save the Mentone Hotel from a redevelopment remains hopeful a new pub can be opened on the ground floor of the iconic building. Save The Edgy representatives met with the Mentone Hotel’s new owner Paul Huggins last Wednesday (15 July) to discuss the planning application lodged with Kingston Council to build five apartments on the ground floor and seven on the first floor of the building (‘Edgy plans on the menu’, The News 15/7/15). An apartment block with 58 apartments will be built on the site of The

Edgy’s carpark, according to the planning application. Save The Edgy spokesman Chris Hill said Mr Huggins, founder of Momentum Developments, is still trying to find a suitable candidate to run a pub on the full 800 square metres ground floor. “He reaffirmed his commitment to find a tenant to take the whole floor downstairs even though the plans are drawn with a 240 square metre restaurant and cafe,” he said. “We just want to make sure that it’s fair and reasonable and all solid offers will be considered [to fill the whole ground floor].” Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill attended last week’s meeting between Mr Huggins and the Save The Edgy group. “Council’s position is to look at it

from a planning point of view and we have to observe the process,” he said. Council officers will review the application but Heritage Victoria will “take the lead” since the main building façade and an internal staircase have been listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. “We’ve a fabulous opportunity here to have a terrific outcome and everybody can get a good share of what they want but let’s go into it with an open mind and be prepared to listen to other people’s positions,” Cr Gledhill said. Mr Huggins says he will remove the five ground floor apartments from the redevelopment plan if a suitable pub manager can be found.

Take the road to funding KINGSTON community groups can apply for funding under a $1 million Transport Accident Commission (TAC) grants program to make roads safer. The TAC’s Community Road Safety Grants Program offers grants of up to $25,000 to councils, schools, community and not-for-profit registered groups who can identify a road safety issue and devise a project to address it. “Local ideas can often be the best solutions and therefore I encourage as many local groups as possible to take a moment to identify road safety issues and propose a solution to make our community safer,” Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson said. “I encourage all community groups to submit a proposal for the next round of funding if they have an idea about how to make our roads safer.” Community groups are encouraged to submit a grants proposal before applications close on Friday 14 August. Application forms and further information is available at www. tac.vic.gov.au or by contacting the community road safety grants officer at crsg@tac.vic.gov.au or on 5225 7517.

Safe driving courses offer KINGSTON Council is offering a range of courses to help older drivers continue to drive safely for as long as possible. The free courses are open to all Kingston residents and aim to help older drivers remain safe on the roads. Kingston mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said older people who are able to continue to drive safely are more able to stay connected with their community and regular routines. “These courses will help older people assess their own ability, learn safe driving techniques and how health issues may impact on driving ability,” Cr Gledhill said. Bookings are required for all sessions. If you have concerns about your driving, speak to your GP for advice. Courses are taught by Murcott’s Drive for Life, Patterson Lakes Community Centre, the RACV and Aspendale Gardens Community Centre throughout August-November. Bookings essential. See kingston. vic.gov.au for details or call council on 1300 653 356.

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Following her dreams: Artist Bernadette Jordan basks in her exotic night garden exhibition at Parkdale’s Shirley Burke Theatre. Picture: Gary Sissons

Night colours on display ARTIST Bernadette Jordan gives an insight into an exotic night garden in her first exhibition called Out of the Shadows. Her colourful collection of roses, tulips, lilies, orchids and freesias come to life under torchlight, and emanate a presence of their own. Jordan’s exhibition investigates shape, form and colour, and highlights her belief that “a perfect jewel can be revealed by shining light into the darkness”. Her paintings bring the flowers into the light in a special way, reflecting and expressing where she is personally in her life. “Having dreamed of being an artist since I was very young it is now time for me to step up and follow my dreams,” she said. An unexpected event taught Jordan how to make her art stand out from

the crowd. During a power blackout at home she reached for a torch, and, after settling the family in with candles, turned her attention to her flower specimens, taking hundreds of pictures. “My photo session turned out to be so much more creative than I could ever have thought,” she said. “The effects of the light created amazingly beautiful images. It brought out colours and shapes that you wouldn’t see in daylight.” Her paintings will enhance the G3 art space with their vibrancy, affecting the viewer visually, physically and even spiritually. The exhibition runs until Wednesday 19 August at G3 Artspace, Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale. Opening hours are 9am-5pm Wednesday to Friday, and noon-5pm Saturdays. Admission is free. See kingstonarts.com.au/exhibitions

Rookies’ baptism of fire

TWO rookie firefighters had a baptism of fire on their first day at Patterson River Fire Brigade on Monday (20 July). They were among CFA units from Patterson River, Frankston and Edithvale called to a fire at 18 Wetland Dr, Patterson Lakes. Sam Hutchison and Josh Drake had just graduated from the CFA Academy after an 18 week training course and went straight from theory to practice. Patterson Lakes senior station officer Andrew De Lany said the recruits “went very well in their first real fire. They were thrown straight in and did a good job.” Smoke was billowing from the two storey house when the firemen arrived at 8.30am. Double glazing on the windows had kept the heat inside and the fire had spread upwards to the roof. The cause may have been a faulty heater, but this is yet to be confirmed. Damage is estimated at $500,000-$750,000. Nobody was hurt in the blaze. Pictures: Gary Sissons

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Bayside racers go global AT the rear of Cafe Moto, in Carrum, a rookie motor cycle racing team is preparing for its first assault on the “Holy Grail” of street motorcycle racing: the Manx Grand Prix. The two-week event is held on the Isle Of Man in August/September. But it won’t be the Oilee Racing Team’s first foray onto the international circuit: Last year it sponsored double amputee Alan Kempster in the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. The sponsorship was a “sweet mix of pride and passion”, team owner/manager Lee Allen said. The Oilee Team took on a huge challenge in supporting Alan, who lost his right arm and right leg in a motorcycle accident in 1990. “We had to customise a Suzuki 600 to accommodate Alan’s unique needs,” Mr Allen said. “We moved the clutch and throttle to the left side and met all safety and performance requirements, which now seems to have been the easy job when you consider the hard task was left to Alan. “He spent many wee hours relearning to balance, control, ride and then race the bike at the highly competitive level required to enter the race. “We could not have been happier with the result when Alan qualified.” The Isle of Man Festival is a petrol smelling, bone shaking, mud splattered, testosterone powered event over two weeks. It attracts thousands of racers and bike enthusiasts from all over the world to the thrills and spills of modern and vintage racers. The 100-year-old track is raw and dangerous. It has always been raced on the original road around this tiny island

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Wing and a prayer: Double amputee motor cyclist Alan Kempster overcame the thrills and spills of the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

between England and Northern Ireland – very unlike the slick, computer-designed circuits with sweeping camera angle bends, safety barriers and padded crash zones. “It is the ultimate street race and is dangerously bloody, with the track lined with what we call furniture,” Mr Allen said. “There is danger around every corner with a stone wall here, tree there and a house just up a little further. “It’s not a race you can just roll up to and say ‘Hey! I’m going to win this’. No matter who you are, it takes a lot more than just speed or riding experience. We feel it will take least three attempts before we are an experienced Manx team.” The Oilee team rider is John Chiodi, of Adelaide, who has competed in many national events but is a first time Manx rider. “We know it will take a few attempts for us

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Family desperate for a home after fire Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A FAMILY of seven has been forced in to emergency accommodation after fire destroyed their Carrum Downs rental property. Rowan Wainwright-Smith, wife Nita, and five extended family members potentially lost everything in the overnight blaze on Sunday 12 July, caused when a bedside power board connected to an electric blanket burst into flames. Charity support from the Salvos, Community Angels, Red Cross and generous donors kept them off the street last week – in two CBD motels – but their future looks grim. “We don’t know what we will do,” Mr Wainwright-Smith said. “We have got to find a place to stay because our support runs out tomorrow [Friday] night. “We are allowing for the fact that everything we own that was not burnt is probably lost anyway through smoke and water damage. “We still don’t know the condition of the house. We looked into the kitchen over the back fence and it looks relatively unscathed but, if you look at the property from the back, it’s all burnt out.” The family is desperate to secure another rental property quickly, but calls to property managers have so far been unsuccessful. The Cape Cod-style, two-storey brick and timber house was engulfed in flames around 3.30am, and the family feel they were lucky to escape with their lives.

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Burned to the rafters: The Wainwright-Smith extended family is seeking a new place to call home. They are, from left, Rowan, Nita, son Andrew Griffiths, John Minett, Tim Cortese, Felicity Cortese and daughter Lily Cortese. Picture: Gary Sissons

The property in Frankston-Dandenong Rd is almost opposite the Carrum Downs CFA brigade station. Mr Wainwright-Smith, who was sleeping just “arms-length away” from the power board said he roused with a start just as the fire took hold. “Something woke me up with a jolt; I was hyper alert. Everything just kicked in as though I had been on speed for six hours,” he said. “I jumped out of bed and tried to control the fire but I couldn’t so I opened the door just as Nita came running back from the kitchen where she had been making a latenight snack. I yelled ‘get out’”. Other family members in adjoining rooms were up by this stage

– alerted by the commotion – and rushing out of the house. “Nita ran past the kitchen and turned the oven off and I ran out to the power box to turn off the electricity and then the smoke alarm went off. “I turned on the hose and brought it back into the house squirting water everywhere but it was no use and so we all ran out the front door.” Son Andrew made the emergency call to the CFA at 3.38am and the brigade was on the scene within five minutes. By this stage the fire had entered the roof cavity and was almost unstoppable. Mr Wainwright-Smith said the family was grateful their pets: two

dogs, guinea pigs, rabbit and chooks were all safely evacuated, and medical treatment for second-degree burns to his hand was a small price to pay for the family’s safety in the emergency. He praised the generosity of an unknown donor to Community Angels who gave the family a $1000 grocery voucher. “I respect the person’s right to privacy but I would like to thank them,” he said. Carrum Downs CFA First Lieutenant Andrew Amad said investigations so far had indicated the power board was the source of the blaze. He said the fire was a warning to residents to ensure they had working smoke alarms.

COMMUNITY Angels founder John Zammit said helping fire victims such as the Wainwright-Smiths was “what we do”. The not-for-profit based in Carrum Downs generously works to help people get back on their feet after disasters such as house fires, serious illness, storm damage or just bad luck. “I can’t comprehend what it would be like to lose your home through fire,” he said. “To lose all the family photos, furniture, clothing – everything: these are the kind of people who need our help.” The former CFA and SES volunteer said many people in the community were suffering. “The economy’s only ordinary at the moment and times are tough,” he said. “To get started I put something [about Community Angels] on Facebook and within three weeks I had 300 people asking for help – as well as 600 ‘Likes’,” he said. As a licensed private investigator, Mr Zammit said he vetted requests for assistance rigorously. “I make sure everything is legit,” he said. “Then I ring the people up and talk them through it and ask what they need. “I am getting emails from as far away as the Northern Territory.” Mr Zammit says he runs the business at no charge to those in need – “we are a community business helping the community through times of trouble” – but the support of a sponsor would be appreciated. “The more people aware of what I am trying to do the more I will be able to help.” Those keen to help should contact the Community Angels Facebook page.

Councils seek talks on port plans “Western Port is of huge environmental significance and we have a duty to ensure that any development is carried out sensitively,” he said. “A consideration of Australia’s international obligations under the Ramsar Convention would be included in the environmental impact studies carried out before any work on the expansion began. “The planned expansion of the Port of Hastings would have to undergo rigorous environmental assessment at both state and federal levels before any sort of construction work could begin. Both levels of government would have to be satisfied that all potential environmental impacts could be minimised or negated.” Mornington Peninsula Shire council-

lors say they want to talk to the state government about its plans for the future development of the Port of Hastings and a long-term lease of the Port of Melbourne. They are “strongly opposed to any future deepening or widening of the shipping channels or The Heads in Port Phillip” and do not want to see Hastings “excluded as an option for further expansion as a direct result of” leasing the Port of Melbourne. “We really need some direction from the state government about their longterm plans, both for Hastings and the Port of Melbourne,” Mayor Cr Bev Colomb said. “If the Port of Melbourne is to be

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Continued from Page 1 In September 2014 Mr Hunt said Bay West “would be the largest dredging and blasting proposal in the last 30 years”. “There is currently no proposal to assess regarding the Port of Hastings, but if one were put forward, it would have to be assessed by what is likely to be one of Australia’s most comprehensive environmental impact statements under federal law.” One year before that and weeks before he was made environment minister, Mr Hunt said he believed “the port expansion will be an important boost to Hastings and Western Port in terms of jobs and investment but it must be carried out under strict environmental conditions”.

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Melbourne’s only port for the next 70 years, it will require significant dredging and deepening of The Heads and [Port Phillip] bay. Council is deeply concerned about the impact that dredging will have on the bay.” Cr Colomb said it was “important that all stakeholders have an opportunity to have their views heard and their concerns addressed”. “The bay is a vital part of the peninsula’s environmental, social and economic fabric and we must ensure it is protected and enhanced for future generations.” Although the Port of Hastings Development Authority is left with just a skeleton staff, Cr Colomb said council

wanted the government “to commit to finalising the Port of Hastings studies, building on the work that has already been undertaken”. However, while Mornington Peninsula and Frankston councils try to convince the government not to abandon Hastings, the Shire of Bass is arguing from a different perspective. Bass, too, is writing to the government, to stress its opposition to expansion of the port at Hastings. It also plans on making a submission to Infrastructure Victoria outlining the costs to the region’s economy and environment of a container port at Hastings. with Neil Walker

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Drugs, cash seized POLICE pulled over a driver leaving a service station in Alkira Crt, Patterson Lakes, 12.30am Monday, and found amphetamines and “a substantial quantity of cash” during a routine search. The drugs and money have been seized as proceeds of crime. A 21 year old Seaford man has been charged with trafficking amphetamines and bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Up and over A FORD Territory with its headlights on high beam was intercepted by Chelsea police, 3am, yesterday (Tuesday) in Gladesville Blvd, Patterson Lakes, but the driver slipped out the passenger side door, scaled a fence, and hid. The dog squad was called and, while police were making a search, a second car – a silver Mercedes – screeched to a halt nearby. Two men jumped out and also scaled the fence. Nonplussed, the police enlarged their search, finding the first driver – a 16-year-old Edithvale youth – hiding under a tarpaulin. He was charged with car stealing and will appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court at a later date. The two men from the second car – which was being treated as stolen yesterday – escaped. Inquiries are pending.

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A NINE metre silver steel sculpture of a gnome has been installed at the Cranbourne Rd exit of Peninsula Link. The Reflective Lullaby artwork replaces the popular Tree of Life sculpture which has been moved to McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park in Langwarrin. Not everyone is happy with Frankston’s latest visitor, with many residents and drivers taking to Facebook to criticise its design. Pic: Yanni

A BURGLAR smashed a lounge room window to gain entry to a house in Station St, Bonbeach, on Tuesday morning last week. He or she stole a money jar containing $250 and an iPad from the kitchen. The 33 year old female victim said the offender also stole

$150 from a money box in her daughter’s bedroom. Anyone with information should call Kingston CIU on 9556 6565.

Jemmy forces entry THE backdoor of a house in Mary Av, Edithvale, was jemmied open on Monday before a thief ransacked cupboards and drawers, stealing an iPhone. He or she missed a laptop and jewellery. Anyone with information should call Kingston CIU on 9556 6565.

Aggravated burglary A 13-YEAR-old girl was alone in a house in Clay St, Moorabbin, when a man allegedly opened her door and looked in, then turned and ran out the house without saying a word. The girl was not injured in the 9.20am incident which occurred when a parent was dropping her other siblings at school. It doesn’t appear any items were taken from the house. Detectives from Kingston Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance to help identify the man. They conducted an extensive search of the area at the time, but were unable to find him. He is described as 30 years old, 173cm tall, medium build, of Southern European appearance with dark hair, dark brown eyes and tanned skin. He was also clean shaven. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black puffy coat and black pants. Anyone recognising the man, or who has further information, is urged to call Detective Senior Constable Peter Reed, of Kingston CIU, or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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RIDE-SHARING business Uber has highlighted a lack of public transport options across the Mornington Peninsula in a submission to the state government asking for its controversial uberX service to be legalised. US based Uber, backed by corporate giants such as Google and investment bank Goldman Sachs, launched its unregulated uberX service across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula late last year (‘Uber’s arrival challenges taxi operators’, The News 21/1/15). Licenced taxi operators and drivers are angry that authorities have failed to stop Uber operating illegally in Victoria although the Taxi Services Commission has charged 11 Uber drivers with allegedly driving “a commercial passenger vehicle” without a licence. The test case in the Melbourne Magistrates Court has been delayed several times and is expected to resume later this month. Uber sent a 47-page submission to Transport Minister Jacinta Allan late last week urging the Labor state government to “create a licence class for ridesharing” to licence Uber drivers who list their details for passengers to book paid car journeys via the uberX app for smartphones. Uber spruiked its ridesharing option as a boon for the peninsula’s economy during the peak summer tourism season. “The population of the Mornington Peninsula is usually about 154,000 residents but over the summer period

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can swell to a population size of 250,000,” its submission stated. “The area is only served by 96 taxis and limited public transport. This makes it difficult to meet the needs of the tourist population.” Uber said its 50 “partner vehicles on the road” provided rides to more than 20,000 people on the peninsula over the summer months to and from events such as the Portsea Polo. “The peninsula is held back due to its size and a lack of public transport options,” the submission claimed. Uber says it can “be an effective last mile for public transport … where public transport is not available or where services are limited”. A spokesperson for acting Transport Minister Luke Donnellan said the Andrews government has set up a Taxi and Hire Car Ministerial forum to hear submissions from taxi operators and passenger advocacy groups. A working group is expected to report back to the

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ENSCONCED within a stand of private trees that guard the perimeter, all bit a few glimpses of this home are available from the street, however for those willing to take the journey, the revealing of this home is nothing short of spectacular. The crushed rock driveway alone instantly demonstrates that little expense has been spared creating this outstanding rural-residential property. The massive parking area spreads out before the home and the massive high-span machinery barn that stands alongside. The family

living space across both levels of the home is fantastic with no less than four distinct zones for everyone to spread out and enjoy. Raked timber ceilings featuring through most of the downstairs living areas with a slate-tiled hallway leading past a superb formal lounge with an open-fire place set into a feature Castlemaine stone wall. To the far side is an equally spacious family room with the nearby dining area nestling nicely against the country-theme kitchen. Featuring a hint of rustic appeal with some exposed brick, the timber

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Brass band trombone player killed in action Compiled by Melissa Walsh MR S. S. Price, dentist, will visit Frankston this week end, July 25th. *** AT the last meeting of the Frankston Fire Brigade, it was resolved to donate £5 towards the Country Fire Brigade Ambulance Fund. *** THE following is the result of the Art Union, drawn at Cranbourne on July 15th, in aid of the Cranbourne Belgian Relief Fund :—First prize, No 773 ; second, 686; third, 877 : fourth, 798 ; fifth, 47 ; sixth, 739. *** A prominent store, at Somerville, is being repainted. It has had a large sign with “Shell spirit for motors” upon it. A waggish painter daubed out the first S. The result was a capital advertisement, which however shocked the unco guid. *** THE Frankston Red Cross Society notify in our advertising columns that they require old linen, calico, muslin, flannelette etc., in any quantity, and would be obliged if the donors would send or bring same to the depot. Mechanics’ Hall, on Tuesday, next at 8 o’clock. *** A good evenings amusement is assured to those who attend the Mechanics’ Hall on Friday evening next, the occasion being an entertainment given by the Somerville school children under the direction of their teacher (Mr Reed), in aid of the funds of the

Frankston Red Cross Society. *** IN another column, Mr Oscar Bailey announces that he intends to come forward as a candidate for a seat in the Council for the North Riding of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, and intends to address the electors in the local hall at an early date, on his opinions of Shire matters. *** THE young ladies of the Frankston Methodist Church are inviting the public to a social in the School Room on Wednesday evening next, the proceeds of which are intended to go towards defraying the debt existing on the Church organ. A good programme is being arranged and a pleasant evening’s entertainment is assured. *** OUR readers are reminded of Messrs Brody and Mason’s extensive sale at “Cricklewood,” on Wednesday next, on account of Mr G. Booth, who has leased his farm. Owing to the large number of articles to be disposed of the sale will commence at one o’clock sharp. A full list appears in our advertising column. *** THE following are the results of the football matches played on the Peninsula last Saturday .—Somerville, 13 goals 15 behinds beat Frankston, 5 goals 7 behinds; Hastings, 3 goals 14 behinds beat Tyabb, 3 goals ; Naval Base, 7 goals 7 behinds beat Langwarrin, 7 goals 6 behinds ; Mornington, 18 goals 3 behinds beat Dromana, 5 goals 8 behinds.

*** BY the steamer Kyarra, which arrived from the front early in the week, three of the men who enlisted from Frankston, returned invalided. We refer to Sergeant Malcolm, Private Connall and Private Leo Gabriel, who were attacked with appendicitis, and had to be operated upon. We offer them our sincere sympathy, and trust that they will completely recover before long, and be able to rejoin their comrades in the fighting line, which, we understand they are only too anxious to do. *** NILKA will not, we hear, be a starter in the Australian Steeple chase to be run at Caulfield this month. Nilka was allotted 10st 2lbs in the event, whilst Zephuron (who has been moving very tenderly on the tracks flats) was not entered. Zephuron will be a starter in the Adelaide Grand National Steeplechase in August, a race the chestnut was sent over to Adelaide for last year, but had the misfortune to be kicked by a stable mate before the race, and in consequence did not face the starter. *** WE again call the attention to an advertisement in another column stating that Colonel Marshall, Chief of the Country Fire Brigade will deliver a lecture on the war, at the Mechanics’ Institute, Frankston, on Monday evening next. The lecture will be particularly interesting in that Colonel Marshall has travelled through many of the countries in which the War is being carried on, and so will bring to bear

that personal knowledge which will enhance to a great degree the value of his lecture. The admission is free but a retiring collection will be made in aid of the funds of the Frankston Branch of the Red Cross Society and for the sick and wounded Australian soldiers. The Frankston Brass Band has kindly consented to play selections during the evening. It is hoped that the public will attend in such numbers as to provide a crowded house for the Colonel to address. *** AUSTRALIA day (30th July), will be celebrated at Mornington Junction by a grand bazaar and sale of gifts, the proceeds to be devoted to the Red Cross and Belgian Fund. The Presbyterian church has been kindly lent for the occasion and the opening ceremony will be at 3pm, by A. Downward, Esq., M.L.A. The committee have been hard at work for some time getting ready for the fray, and have got together useful and ornamental articles, which will be offered to the public at reasonable prices. As the profits are to be devoted to the help of our soldiers and the Belgians, the response, no doubt, will be a liberal one. *** THE Frankston Brass Band is suffering from the prevailing epidemic of enlistment that is prevalent right through Australia, no fewer than 10 of its members having enlisted to help their comrades in upholding the honour of Australia. We regret to have to announce the death of one of their members in the person of Gunner D.

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C. Raulke, of the 4th Battery, 2nd Field Artillery, 1st Aust. Imperial Expeditionary Force, who was killed in action on 7th May. The deceased was one of the most valued members of the band, being an expert trombone player, and a general favourite with all. Deep regret was felt at his untimely loss, though it was tempered by the fact that he died in the defence of his country, and sincere sympathy is expressed for his surviving relatives. *** IN Monday’s ‘Argus’ appeared a drawing of a life and death struggle between an Australian (J. J. Munday) and a Turk, on the top of a cliff, at Sari Bair. Munday tried to thrust the Turk over, but the latter clung to him and both went clattering down into the sea. There the Australian got the better of his man and held him under the water until he was drowned. Jim Munday will be well remembered by our readers, for the past five years he has visited Frankston and played football with the Bull and Bush Camp team, which annually plays a match at Frankston, and at the concert, organized by Mr Jolly, on the evening of the match, Mr Munday delighted the audience with his singing. Mr Munday also played two matches with the Frankston team, when the local team was in the Federal Competition. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 25 July, 1915

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I fought the lawn (and the lawn won) By Stuart McCullough IT’S on. The battle lines have not so much be drawn as they have sprung up, as one of the oldest rivalries to plague this big old round Earth of ours reignites. Conflict on so vast a scale cannot help but shape the course of human history. There will be casualties, without doubt, but ultimately good will prevail over evil. I speak, of course, of mankind versus nature. By that I don’t mean some kind of fauna-troubling Bear Grylls-style gastronomic assault. Rather, I’m talking about one man’s heroic battle against his lawn. I had no idea it would be like this. For years, I had led a blissfully ignorant existence in apartments where the closest I got to a garden was a bowl of salad. Say what you want about salad, but it doesn’t require major machinery to keep it in check. That all changed when we departed the inner city hipster-haven that is Elwood for Ormond. When I first saw the lawn in the back yard, I made the fatal mistake of thinking we’d be friends. It never occurred to me that it might rebel. I’ve never paid much attention to band names: they’re all almost always ridiculous. Cold Chisel, Sex Pistols, The Bonzo Dog Band; each of them makes no sense on their own. For years I had assumed that the name ‘Savage Garden’ was yet another case of a couple of words slapped together without any particular rhyme or reason. A marriage of convenience if you will, not unlike the band itself. But now I know better. In recent weeks I have discovered that there truly is such a thing as a savage garden, and it’s right outside

my lounge room window. The lawn at our house is kind of like a Tale of Two Cities. The front seems never to change. Like Oscar Wilde’s Dorian Gray, I am beginning to suspect there’s an ageing portrait of our front garden in an attic somewhere.

The grass never seems to grow and it always looks as though it was cut just last week. There was a moment when I began to suspect that it may not be real at all; that we had inadvertently moved into a house that had the astro turf the Brady Bunch rejected as its welcome

mat. But after sending a sample down to the lab, I confirmed its organic providence. It’s real, it’s just exceptionally well behaved; something I tell it on a regular basis to reinforce its good conduct. However, in a tale of two cities, there is always the matter of the second city. Just as the front lawn represents London, the back lawn is undoubtedly Parisian, complete with the distinct whiff of revolution in the air. Trying to keep it under control is a task on par with painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge: you finally get to the end and it’s time to start over. It appears to be growing at an incredible rate. I strongly suspect that it’s using some kind of performance enhancing drug and I have started random testing but, to date, it’s managed to evade detection. It’s often said that something is as dull as watching grass grow, but these people have never sat on our back verandah. Let me put it this way: the front of our place is Bill Bixby, while the back is the Incredible Hulk. You can return from making a cup of tea and feel decidedly shorter; such is the speed at which the grass has grown. Worse still, the growth is horribly uneven, with pronounced patches of accelerated development that completely betrays where the previous occupants buried the family pets. The entire situation feels mutinous. It’s a state of affairs that cannot be accepted without a fight. I have mown lawns before. At Tyabb, my father fenced off a vast area and declared that this substantial piece of acreage, the size of which would overshadow several of the smaller

European nations, was the front lawn. My siblings and I would take turns in mowing this vast area astride a rideon lawnmower. I did some of my best daydreaming as I drove that thing up and down rolling hills, shredding into oblivion any stray tennis ball that’d been left lying idly about. But a rideon lawn mower makes a lot of sense when you’re trying to trim an area the size of Tasmania. It’s harder to justify when the yard is so small, you’d be lucky if you could perform a u-turn. That’s why we went with something more modest. Mowing is a task that demands special clothes. In my case, it’s a pair of gumboots, khaki pants and an ostentatious straw hat. It’s makes me look like a Broadway hobo. After pulling the ripcord and one of the muscles in my shoulder, the machine burst into life in a puff of smoke. As I cut a swathe through the lawn, I turned and was confronted by a trail of cut grass. I had never felt so… masculine. Duty done, I returned the apparatus to the shed only to emerge to find the lawn was, once more, in an unruly state. Much like Robert Patrick in Terminator 2, it had healed itself. Retreating to the couch, my mood would best be described as ‘forlorn for lawn’. I have always resisted savage garden, both musically and horticulturally. But it was no time for giving up; I vowed to redouble my efforts. For I am the king of the back yard, Lawn of the Rings. As you are my witnesses, my yard will be perfect. Starting next week. Weather and motivation permitting, of course. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Music n Arts n Food SAMUEL JOHNSON TALKS UP SEX WITH STRANGERS By Andrea Loiuse Thomas With his Cheshire cat grin and consummate charm, actor, Samuel Johnson has one of Australia’s most recognised film and television faces. He’s equally well known for his dulcet toned voice over work and for setting a world record riding a unicycle around Australia (15, 995 km!) raising money for breast cancer research/awareness through Love Your Sister an organisation he and sister Connie created after her breast cancer diagnosis. In 2009, Johnson co-founded Straightjacket Productions with director Lucy Freeman. Currently they are touring Laura Eason’s Sex With Strangers. Funny, insightful and sexy too, the play stars Johnson and Tottie Goldsmith. It’s about the relationship between a Gen X academic/author and a best-selling Gen Y blogger. I chatted with Johnson before the show comes to Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale. MINT: Tell us a bit about Sex with Strangers… JOHNSON: It’s essentially about a guy and a girl. Tottie is playing the conservative - an older professor of literature who hasn’t quite jumped on the tech wave yet. I’m the young scallywag who pretty much relies on digital communication. I’m really proud of this show. Laura Eason, who is arguably the best writer on House of Cards (Netflix), wrote this play. It’s done great things in America and I thought it was really important that we see it here.

use their whole mouth. In Australia, because of all the flies, we’re used to speaking with a closed mouth. Dead set - that’s the reason. MINT: Other than the live audience, how is stage work different to screen? Do you have a preference? JOHNSON: It’s two different ways of playing the same game. Nearly any actor would say they prefer acting live. Nothing can really match the adrenaline of having no safety net. With TV there’s always that next take. To be an actor you have to love stories and there’s something about doing them in the traditional way that can’t be duplicated. MINT: What it’s like to work in television, could you give an insight into episodic TV? MINT: Originally written for an American audience, were any changes necessary to make it more accessible here? JOHNSON: None at all. We’ve been very true to the script. We’ve got accents and we haven’t localised it at all. It’s my first attempt at an American accent after 23 years in the business. I’m terrified. I hope it passes. I learned the accent in four weeks, but I’m pretty happy with where it’s sitting now. I found the American very difficult because Americans

JOHNSON: It’s known as high turnover TV. It’s incredibly expensive so any kind of artistic vision you might have will get drowned out by the commercial reality that time is money. The war between commercialism and art is at its fiercest in television. TV is not as fun as being on stage – no contest. It’s really the bonds of the relationships with your workmates that makes it fun. The work itself is incredibly gruelling. No glamour there. TV is highly technical too and the days are long. MINT: Audiences haven’t seen much of you on stage. What drew you to this project?

JOHNSON: It was really the script and the opportunity to be touring again. I love touring a play. I’m at my happiest as an actor when I’m playing performing arts centres in rural and regional areas because that’s where I feel like I belong. Having said that, I’m not complaining about being on the silver screen because it affords me the opportunity to follow my more creative and philanthropic pursuits. I get the best of both worlds. MINT: What do you look for when you consider producing a play? JOHNSON: We look for really good writing - a commercial story that still maintains its artistic integrity. We find so few scripts that manage to find that balance. We do seriously engaging, thought provoking theatre. MINT: How do you think theatre can attract new audiences in an age when other media and new technology are so dominant? JOHNSON: It’s our mission to get younger people to the theatre with shows that are engaging, sharp, funny and most importantly really f**king entertaining. See Sex with Strangers at Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale on Monday 3 August, 8pm. Bookings on 9556 4440 or at kingstonarts.com.au

BECCY COLE BARES HER SOUL By Lachlan Bryan For successful performing artists in the prime of their careers, a new album every couple of years is the established rule of thumb. Making records is a long, challenging process which can break the spirits of even the most seasoned pros, and it usually requires all of the artist’s strength and energy, plus the help of a good supporting cast. Beccy Cole has made plenty of records (7 prior to this year, as a fact) and knows the process involved – but this time round she’s complicated things further by teaming new record Sweet Rebecca with her autobiography, Poster Girl. “When the publisher referred to me as an ‘author’ within the first ten minutes of our conversation I started to like the idea,” says Cole, who claims that she was essentially “talked into” writing her memoirs. Despite being one of Australia’s most established and credible country singers, it was Cole’s personal life that captured the nation’s attention back in 2012 when she ‘came out’ on ABC TV’s Australian Story. It was seen as a brave move considering her relatively conservative country music fanbase, but Cole found great support from the industry and audience – and also won over a legion of new fans.

recent years certainly makes for interesting reading “I resisted the urge to employ a ghost writer,” she says, “as I didn’t really feel like I’d be as completely honest and open if I was recounting my stories to another person in the room. Writing it all down myself seemed to make more sense, and luckily the final product isn’t edited too much!” Alongside the book, new album Sweet Rebecca sees Cole at the top of her game. Recorded with master producer and good friend Shane Nicholson (the second Cole album in a row that he has produced) the almost exclusively mostly self-penned songs showcase Cole’s abilities as both writer and performer – as well as her continued willingness to bare her soul. Poster Girl and Sweet Rebecca are available now at all good bookstores and music stores.

“If anything, it made me wish I’d done it a lot sooner,” she says, before noting that the support of her fans did not surprise her at all. The journey from her hometown Adelaide, through the wild country touring circuit of the 90s and early 2000s and eventually to her emergence as an inspirational female icon in

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By Toe Punt RED Hill has been knocked out of the top five after going down to Rye on Saturday. The Hillmen were blown away in the third quarter by a much-improved Rye outfit and were never able to recover, going down 16.4 (100) to 11.10 (76). Red Hill’s place in the top bracket has been snatched by Sorrento, who led all day to beat top of the table Rosebud. Rye’s three big guns in Nathan Henley, Kris Bardon and Ryan Mullett were superb for the Demons on Saturday, responding to criticism that they, along with some of their teammates, were ‘downhill skiers’. Henley was judged best afield with 22 possessions and two goals, while Bardon had 26 touches and Mullett had 28. Whilst Mullett had more touches (38) against Somerville two weeks ago, his efficiency with the pill on Saturday far outweighed his previous effort.

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Andrew Dean was outstanding for the Demons too with four goals while Adrian Gileno and Ben Holmes each contributed three majors. Rye had 56 inside 50 entries to Red Hill’s 40, while they also had plus-10 clearances. Red Hill’s Harry Larwill booted four goals in the opening half and looked extremely dangerous. He was the Hillmen’s only productive forward and looked as though he would kick a big bag. However, Rye’s brainstrust placed Adam Kirkwood onto Larwill after half time and he failed to contribute to the scoreboard again. Michael Dillon, Jake Mitchell and Ben Macguiness were Red Hill’s best players while Nick Bateman and Seamus Thompson worked tirelessly. Daniel Schwind certainly looked to enjoy his time in the ruck for the Demons, competing very well in the contests and around the ground. With Rhett Sutton looking out of sorts in the reserves, Schwind could be the right option until Sutton is ready.

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Sorrento once again flexed its muscles and reminded everyone that it is well and truly in the premiership hunt after defeating Rosebud by 24 points, 16.4 (100) to 11.10 (76). The Sharks got their noses in front early in the clash and were able to maintain that slight buffer in the first half. The visitors opened-up the contest in the third quarter, booting 5.1 to 1.3 to blow the margin out to a match winning 31 points. Leigh Poholke was sensational for the winners with seven goals, while Miles Pitt was also dangerous in attack with four majors. Leigh Treeby, James Hallahan and Tyrren Head continued their outstanding form and Jamus Campbell played his second strong game in as many outings. Tom Baker was sensational for the Buds with six goals while Daniel Wilson and Glenn Peterson, two unsung consistent performers at the Buds, were at the top of their game. Hastings regained some much need-

ed good form on Saturday, restricting Pearcedale to just two goals while having 32 scoring shots themselves. The Panthers were held goalless after quarter time, despite the outstanding performances from brothers Joel and Mitchell White. Paul Rogasch dominated for the Blues while Dan Noble and Luke Clark booted five and three goals respectively. Steve Charalambous returned for the Blues also and dominated. Crib Point enjoyed a rare win this season, dominating against Dromana to win 11.17 (83) to 3.17 (35). Dean Warry booted five goals while James Cook and Brad Davidson were in vintage form. The Tigers were disappointing. The wheels have totally fallen off this side that was playing with enormous grit and spirit at the beginning of the season. Only Terry Wheeler, Matt Jones and Billy Quigley were named in their best. Frankston Bombers had 11 goal kickers in their 23.23 (161) to 7.9 (51)

win against Tyabb. James Orr dominated in the ruck and Tony Fulton had a heap of it while Andrew White and Jake and Scott Foster booted four goals each. Jackson Cox, Darcy Underwood and Scott Pickersgill were the best of the Yabbies. Somerville had to work hard to beat a plucky Devon Meadows by 28 points. It wasn’t until the last quarter that the Eagles were able to shake the opposition, booting four goals to two to win 11.11 (77) to 7.7 (49). Luke Collie and Justin Allsop were superb for the winners while Billy Rolfe returned to the line-up and dominated. Glen Michie kicked four goals for the Meadows while Pat Harmes and Jesse Dehey again showed their class. There’s a lot to get excited about if you’re a Devon Meadows supporter. Chase is on: Somerville got up over Devon Meadows in their Nepean League game. Picture: Scott Memery

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Eagles swoop on Pythons to stay in flag race PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt E D I T H VA L E - A S P E N D A L E proved that it cannot be discounted in the race for the Peninsula League premiership after thrashing Pines by 72 points in Saturday. The Eagles were relentless from the first bounce, opening-up a three goal break at quarter time before smashing seven goals to four in the second quarter to open-up a 36-point break. The home side was unrelenting in the second half also, booting four goals to one in the third and six goals to two in the last, eventually winning 24.11 (155) to 11.17 (83). You could sense the week before against Langwarrin that the Eagles were building. Their best is certainly very good. The Eagles certainly stretched Pines defensively with Mark Meehan booting six goals, Jarrod Garth four and Brad Tagg three. Garth was sensational and dominated all afternoon, while Mark Mullins had a big role to play once again on Guy Hendry and did the job. Brett O’Hanlon once again showed he is a class above. Luke Potts was at his finest for Pines and Will Goosey, son of Simon, booted a goal on debut for the Pythons. Aaron Edwards booted three goals. On a day where they were celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their 2005 premiership, Langwarrin fought hard to get the win against Bonbeach on Saturday. There was nothing between the

sides all afternoon, however, the Kangas showed some much-needed grit and determination to boot three goals to two in the last and win 13.9 (87) to 12.7 (79). Dylan Luxa and Rikki Johnston were brilliant for the Kangas for the second week on the trot while Mitch Cuthbert was extremely good on debut. The Kangas were also strengthened with Andrew Withers, Ethan Rahilly and Liam Hogan in the team. Owen Hulett was superb for the Sharks with five goals while Dylan Jones was sensational in the ruck. Whilst it’s highly unlikely that the Kangaroos can make the finals, it’s still mathematically possible. Frankston YCW kept Karingal goalless on Saturday, restricting the opposition to just three points whilst ramming home 27.20 (182) itself. David Bodley booted seven and Anthony Bruhn five goals while Scott Macleod was on fire with three majors. Hadley Tomamichel and Luke Van Raay were the best of the Bulls, along with Dylan Gregson and Bevan Malloy. Seaford booted seven goals to Chelsea’s two in the opening quarter which started an onslaught that finished at 19.13 (127) to 10.13 (73). Aaron Walton was the best player on the ground with six goals for the Tigers while Josh Stokes and Matt Herbert also played outstanding games.

Flying high: Crib Point and Pearcedale in weekend Nepean League action. Picture: Scott Memery

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FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL CLUB ROUND 15

Saturday July 25

Seniors Vs North Ballarat 2pm Played at Eureka Stadium

Sunday July 26

Dev League Vs Sandringham 12pm Played at Frankston Park Come & support the Dolphins!

ROUND 16

Sunday Aug 2

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Vs Geelong

Seniors 2pm Dev League BYE

Played at Frankston Park Come & support the Dolphins!

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