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MORDIALLOC Writers Group founder Mairi Neil has been named Kingston’s Citizen of the Year as part of Kingston Council’s annual Australia Day citizens of the year awards. See story Page 6. Pic: Gary Sissons

Change for public loos on agenda Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON residents are being asked if they feel flush enough to pay to spend a penny as part of a council survey to develop a Public Toilet Strategy across the municipality.

The online survey asks respondents whether they would be prepared to pay to use a public toilet “to ensure high quality standards”.

Kingston Council is also asking where locals believe public toilets should be located for convenience and whether standalone toilets or loos within public buildings are preferable.

The survey also asks people to rate how safe they feel in Kingston’s public toilets and asks whether more public loos are needed.

There are 37 council-managed toilets in Kingston.

Council says the survey is part of their ongoing work to maintain, review and possibly replace public toilets “to ensure our community has access to safe, clean facilities that are accessible and meet current requirements”.

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health or medical conditions,” Kingston Council sustainability general manager Mauro Bolin said.

“We’re asking the community to let us know where they would like to see new toilets installed and what sort of public toilet facilities they prefer.

“Options could include stand-alone toilet blocks, public toilet facilities connected to existing community buildings or private buildings or automated toilets.

“Kingston Council has no plans for people to pay to use council toilets.

But we are interested in knowing how people feel about the idea as well as their views on cleanliness, design and location and we encourage everyone to get online and fill out the five minute survey.”

The 21-question survey can be completed before Friday 12 February at kingston.vic.gov.au/community/haveyour-say or call council on 1300 653 356 to request a copy of the survey.

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Race on to become Liberal candidate Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au TWO high-profile politicians may face off for Liberal Party preselection as candidate for the Dunkley electorate in this year’s federal election.

Donna Bauer, the former Liberal state MP for Carrum, and Cr Paul Peulich, a former mayor of Kingston, could be set to contest the party nomination for the seat of Dunkley which includes the suburbs Frankston, Langwarrin, Mt Eliza, Mornington, Seaford and Skye.

Labor’s Sonya Kilkenny narrowly won the Carrum contest in late 2014’s state election by a margin of just over 500 votes ahead of Ms Bauer. An electorate boundaries shift in 2013 after an Electoral Boundaries Commission review made Carrum one of the most mar-

ginal seats in Victoria.

Ms Bauer was previously a Kingston councillor representing the South Ward, including Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Chelsea, Chelsea Heights and Mordialloc, all suburbs lost from the Carrum electorate after the boundary shift. She battled bowel cancer in the lead-up to the 2014 election.

Cr Paul Peulich has reportedly also thrown his hat into the ring for preselection but he declined to confirm whether he is definitely in the running before publication.

Cr Peulich’s mother is Inga Peulich, the long-time Liberal state Upper House MP for the South Eastern Metropolitan Region, and he was Kingston mayor in 2014.

Ms Bauer remained tight-lipped about her preselection chances when contacted by The News, citing Liberal Party

preselection rules against conducting preselection campaigns in public.

Party members will decide next month who will represent the Liberal Party at the federal election in Dunkley.

The Liberal vacancy in Dunkley is a result of the political retirement of former small business minister Bruce Billson. Mr Billson announced late last year he would be stepping down as an MP at the next election weeks after being dropped from cabinet by incoming Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Other candidates believed to be circling the nomination include Peter Angelico, election campaign manager for Sean Armistead, who was narrowly lost out to Labor Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke at the 2014 state election, and Matt Berry, a former staffer for controversial MP Geoff Shaw.

Came in like a wrecking ball: Contractors have begun tearing down The Ambassador Hotel function centre. Picture: Gary Sissons

Start of the end for The Ambassador DEMOLITION of the derelict Ambassador Hotel function centre has finally begun. Contractors have moved in to knock down the building that sold for $2.24 million at a mortgagee auction in September last year (‘The Ambassador sells... again’, The News 16/9/15).

Former site owner Joanna Kordos was the latest in a line of developers seeking to build apartments at the 325 Nepean Highway address before lender the Jadig Group stepped in to enforce a mortgagee sale.

Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley welcomed the start of demolition works at the Ambassador Hotel, long considered a highly-visible eyesore.

“This is the first step towards the rejuvenation of this prime Frankston location,” Cr Dooley said.

Political ambitions: Kingston councillor Paul Peulich, above left, with Liberal Dunkley MP Bruce Billson and Donna Bauer, right, may face off to become the Liberal Party candidate for Dunkley.

“The current planning permit expired on 19 January. However, the owner has six months to extend the former planning application at council’s discretion.

“Officers will contact the owner within the next few days to discuss whether there is any interest in pursuing this opportunity or if they would like any advice regarding the process of submitting a new planning application for this important site.”

It is understood that an as yet unnamed property development consortium plans to build an apartment complex at the site.

Ms Kordos had planned to build 37 ‘luxury’ apartments before the property was repossessed.

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Train delays frustration boils over Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au COMMUTERS travelling on the Frankston line faced frustrating service cancellations and delays during the early morning weekday peak hours of 7-9am last week.

Several scheduled train services were cancelled at short notice and customers were quick to vent their anger at delays on social media.

Metro Trains spokeswoman Sammie Black said an incident involving a person being struck by a train late on Monday afternoon “had a knock on effect” throughout the week.

“We understand it inconveniences customers and our aim is to ensure everyone gets to their destination

while delaying the smallest number possible,” Ms Black said.

Delays on the Frankston line came in the same week Metro Trains was forced to ban V/Line trains from running on metropolitan and suburban tracks after a VLocity train, V/Line’s newest model, failed to trigger boom gates as it approached a Dandenong level crossing.

That boom gates failure follows several such incidents on the Stony Point line last year. Metro Trains installed axle counters along the line to trigger boom gates in all cases where trains approach level crossing intersections.

Wear and tear on V/Line trains’ wheels, since they travel greater distances than their metro counterparts,

are being blamed for failure to trigger boom gates.

Labor Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said axle counters will now be installed at 29 level crossings across Melbourne’s railway network at a cost of $23 million.

Public Transport Victoria advised The Times that the Stony Point line axle counters cost $5.8 million to install last year. Metro confirmed there have been no boom gate incidents since July when the axle counters have been in place on the Stony Point line.

Premier Daniel Andrews blamed V/ Line for the cancellation of train services across the network last week citing a “failure to adequately prepare for increased regional services – including a failure to plan for additional track-

greasing – which has led to an escalated rate of wearing on the wheels of VLocity carriages”.

“This lack of preparation has led to the cancellation of train services across the network – an unacceptable and avoidable situation that has frustrated thousands of regional commuters,” the Premier said in a statement released last Wednesday.

Mr Andrews said all travel on V/Line services will be free until Sunday 31 January “as a small acknowledgement of the frustration recent service disruptions have caused”.

The Labor state government has pledged to remove 50 level crossings, including the separation of road and rail at eleven crossings along the Frankston line, in a push to ease congestion.

Travel troubles: Commuters are unhappy at delays on the Frankston line.

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Write track for budding wordsmiths There are suitcases brimming with stories, street art and skateboards aplenty at the Wordsmiths school holiday art and writing workshops.

Run by Mornington Peninsula author Michelle Hamer, the workshops gave kids the chance to combine art and story writing in a range of creative activities. Wordsmiths also runs weekly writing workshops for kids of all ages, and is about to launch a writing class for adults.

“There’s no magic or secret skill to writing well,” Ms Hamer said.

“Everyone has a unique voice and can be shown easy ways to improve their writing.”

The classes will cater for beginner to advanced writers looking to boost their skills.

Hamer, who will have seven new children’s books published this year, is a bestselling author and former editor at The Age. Her Wordsmiths classes are held in Chelsea and Frankston.

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Anglers caught in fisheries net

On the lookout: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning patrols aim to protect wildlife in Port Phillip.

Bay patrols step up to protect animals A CLOSE watch is being kept on power boats and jet skis to protect seals and other animals in Port Phillip.

An increase in patrols by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning along the coastline follows rare visit to the region from an Antarctic crab-eater seal and the return of Australian fur seal Arcto to Dromana.

The crab-eater seal was only 11th of its kind spotted in Victoria since 1856 and the first since 1999, while the bull seal Arcto was back at Dromana for the third year running.

With peak boating season in full swing, the DELWP Port Phillip Region is using its own jet skis and patrol boat to protect the bay’s dolphins, seals and

other marine life.

“We’re now ramping up our patrols all along the peninsula coastline where we expect hundreds of jet skiers and boaties to be present during the Australia Day holiday period,” DELWP compliance officer Abby Smith said.

Fines for driving too close to marine animals ranged from $228 (on the spot) or $3033 if taken to court.

Ms Smith said vessels should cut their speed to five knots or less if near a dolphin or whale “and drive away from the animal”.

High impact vessels like jet skis must remain 300 metres away from whales and dolphins. Recreational boats must remain 100m away from dolphins and

200m from whales, except if approached.

“We’re partnering with other organisations like the Australian Marine Mammal Conservation Foundation to provide a visible presence and take action when necessary to ensure people are doing the right thing by the bay’s wildlife.

“Having so many recreational users on the water will disturb the behavioural patterns of dolphins and other precious species, so we ask people to behave responsibly and minimise any interactions with the bay’s wildlife.”

For more information on the regulations, visit delwp.vic.gov.au or call 136 186. To report sick, injured or distressed marine wildlife call 0447 158 676.

A TRAWING expedition by fisheries officers on land and sea netted 144 anglers breaking such rules as catching too many fish, using too many lines and keeping undersized catches.

Despite the number of anglers booked, Fisheries Victoria says its Operation Billit found “the vast majority” of anglers in Western Port and Port Phillip “are doing so legally”.

The operation was targeting snapper anglers but caught one angler with too many calamari and another with abalone.

“We inspected 2100 recreational anglers on the water and at the boat ramps, we detected a total of 144 offenders were detected,” Fisheries Victoria’s Bob Hutton said.

“This was not a covert operation and was widely publicised before it started, so there is no real excuse for those 144 anglers not knowing, or deliberately flouting, fishing regulations.

“One man will be going to court for allegedly exceeding the catch limit of southern calamari and another will face abalone related charges.”

Altogether 39 infringement notices were issued, two relating to exceeding the catch limit of snapper. Those fish were seized and the anglers fined $455 each.

Other offences detected included taking other species below minimum size, which also generated a $455 fine, using more than four lines in marine waters and fishing without a licence.

“All of these rules are outlined in the Recreational Fishing Guide, which is available free from most good tackle stores or by downloading the free ‘Vic Fishing’ app for smartphones,” Mr Hutton said.

Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing can call the 24-hour reporting line 13 3474.

Tee off for Chelsea SES THE Australasian Golf Club will host the 4th annual ‘Thank You Chelsea SES Golf Day’ at Chelsea Public Golf Course, 29 Fraser Ave, on Sunday 28 February.

Once again, all funds raised throughout the day will go to the Chelsea SES Unit. A breakfast of egg and bacon rolls from the barbecue will be available before teeing off at about 8am.

Following a round of golf, lunch can be bought from SES master chefs at the barbecue which will be loaded up with snags and burgers, and just like breakfast; all at very reasonable prices.

To top it all off, the bar at the 19th hole will be open for business after the golf as well.

The 5th hole will be easy to spot with a huge target painted on it on the day for a nearest the pin competition.

A shotgun start will see teams of four teeing off at every hole at the same time following a blast from a Chelsea rescue vehicle siren to begin their 18 holes.

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Top citizens honoured

Jobs to go as Masters signals the end ABOUT 200 jobs will be lost in Keysborough and Oakleigh South with closure of the Masters “home improvement” stores.

The demise of the Woolworthsowned Masters chain comes as no surprise, considering its much-publicised failure to gain market share.

Each store employs about 100 staff full-time, part-time and casual.

Woolworth’s media team last Tuesday said the Masters stores would “remain open as normal for some months to come”.

“What we’ve announced is we intend to exit the business. How we exit, which will either be through the sale process or a wind-up process, has yet to be decided and an outcome on this

is some time away.

“If Woolworths is unable to sell all of the business and has to close any of its operations, we will seek to provide alternate employment opportunities within the Woolworths Group to all current [Masters] employees.”

Preferably, the stores would be sold as going concerns – or perhaps taken over by supermarket giants Costco or the German-owned Lidl – and remain employers of local staff.

Lidl, rated the fourth-largest retailer in the world, with $128 billion in annual sales, has reportedly been in discussions with logistics providers and has applied for a wide range of home brand trademarks for a presence in Australia.

RESIDENTS whose efforts have made a difference to Kingston were honoured at the Citizen of the Year Awards held at Kingston Council’s annual Australia Day Breakfast at City Hall this month.

The four awards include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Group of the Year and Young Community Group of the Year.

Presenting the awards, mayor Cr Tamsin Bearsley said each of the award winners had all helped make Kingston a stronger community.

“The winners, and indeed all of the nominees, have made outstanding contributions across a wide range of areas in Kingston,” Cr Bearsley said.

“We have some amazing volunteers in Kingston and these awards are a great way to thank them for their efforts and acknowledge the positive impact they make.”

Citizen of the Year - Mairi Neil Mairi Neil founded and coordinates the Mordialloc Writers’ Group, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The group includes a wide range of people aged from teenagers to seniors and people with disabilities.

She has ensured that local voices, including the vulnerable and the marginalised, are heard and respected.

Ms Neil has been an active contributor in the community by: n teaching writing at three community houses: Mordialloc Neighbourhood House, Godfrey Street Bentleigh and Longbeach Place, Chelsea n editing and publishing eight anthologies of poetry and prose for the MWG, enabling some of the authors

Citizen of the Year: Mairi Neil, left, Mayor Tamsin Bearsley and nominator Lisa Hill at the Australia Day Breakfast at City Hall.

to go on to various other prize-winning publications n organising Music for Tiny’s creative writing workshops for children, adults and teens in need n leading the Southern branch of the Union Of Australian Woman, social activism to support human rights, social justice and equity n adapting a short story to become a ten-minute play performed in the City of Kingston’s Write Up festival in 2013.

Young Citizen of the Year - Gemma Shea Gemma Shea has volunteered at the Mordialloc Community Centre since she was 14 years old. Now aged 22, she continues to volunteer at the centre as well holding the paid position of youth

development coordinator. She is an outstanding role model to young people and an ambassador for the development of youth in the community.

A natural leader, Gemma has acted as a mentor to other young people across a range of community organisations including the Mordialloc Community Centre and local netball associations.

Achievements include: n 2010 Mordialloc Community Centre Bill Nixon Award for leadership and for making a major contribution to the centre n volunteer youth leader in the centre’s school holiday program and now coordinates the holiday program at the Mordialloc Community Centre, ensuring it is both educational and fun for primary school age kids.

Car lead on missing teen MISSING Persons Squad detectives on Wednesday found a car they were searching for as part of their investigation into the disappearance of 17 year old Cayleb Hough.

The Chelsea Heights teenager was last seen near The Crescent, Highett, in the early hours of Sunday 20 December.

Cayleb was seen travelling in a blue 2003 Ford Falcon XR6 sedan with registration SOG 812.

Police found the car in a car park at a Southbank entertainment complex, 1pm, Saturday (16 January). The vehicle is being forensically tested.

Anyone who may have seen the car between 6am, 20 December, and 5.30pm, 21 December, is asked to call police.

They believe the car, which has a black bumper bar, may have been

travelling in the Melbourne metropolitan area and south eastern suburbs over the two days.

Serious concerns are held for Cayleb as it is unusual for him to go missing for this length of time.

He is described as about 180cm tall with a medium build, dark brown hair and fair skin. It is not known what he was wearing when he disappeared.

He is known to frequent the Bonbeach, Cheltenham and Heatherton areas.

Cayleb has not used his phone or accessed his bank accounts since he was last seen.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.vic. gov.au

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for their commitment to community mentors volunteer youth leaders that are involved in the school holiday program n manages the ‘Inspire U Program’ developed in partnership with Cheltenham Community Centre, encouraging young people to become connected to their community through volunteering n volunteer coach for 8-15 year olds at the Pink Panthers Netball Club for seven years n 2009 Kingston and Districts Netball Association Peta Jurson Leadership and Teamwork Award n 2007-08 & 2013 Edithvale Aspendale Netball Club Best and Fairest. n

Community Group of the Year award - Kingston’s Beach Patrol Australia groups With four local branches - Aspendale, Mentone, Parkdale and Chelsea - the team of volunteers at Kingston’s Beach Patrol Australia groups are making a positive impact on Kingston’s foreshore.

Each month the volunteers meet to collect litter from Kingston beaches in an effort to protect wildlife and make the beaches cleaner and safer for everyone.

An average 1500kg of litter is collected and removed from local beaches annually thanks to the efforts of more than 800 local volunteers taking part.

In addition to the monthly clean-up sessions, the Beach Patrol groups have also presented to a number of schools and community groups to teach them about the devastating impact litter can have on marine wildlife.

Beach Patrol groups have also

Efforts recognised: Kingston’s Beach Patrol groups, above left, the 4th Mordialloc Sea Scouts, above, and former Parkdale Secondary College principal Greg McMahon, above right, awarded for community spirit.

worked closely with local Life Saving Clubs and the Dolphin Research Institute and scout groups.

Young Community Group of the Year award - 4th Mordialloc Sea Scouts In the past 13 years the Mordialloc Sea Scouts has grown from just a handful of young people to one of the largest scout groups in the Kingston District and in the top 20 in Victoria.

Today the club boasts over 100 members ranging in age from six to 26 years old across five different sections including Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and the Rover Crew.

A team of 18 volunteer scout leaders run weekly programs and also a host of special events such as the Anzac Day March and tree planting events.

The group has performed thousands of hours of community service across a

wide range of areas including: n participating in a charity run to raise money for swags for homeless people n fundraising for cancer charities, McHappy Day and Butterfly Badges for the deaf n donating their hair for wigs for cancer patients and raising money for Shave for a Cure n participating in Anzac Day for the Dawn Service and marching as a group in support of the day n donating clothes and toys for the needy, for the local Lions Op Shop and other organisations n participating in the Shoe Box Christmas Gifts to support children overseas.

Outstanding Citizen Award - Greg McMahon Greg McMahon has been an excellent and passionate educator for over 30

years and has positively impacted thousands of families through leadership roles across three secondary colleges in Kingston.

As principal of Parkdale Secondary College, Mr McMahon developed strong links between the school and community organisations through the Elite Sports Program, Arts Enhancement Program and Science/Technology/ Engineering Program and a Parkdale Service component that saw students volunteering at aged care facilities, primary schools and leisure centres.

Mr McMahon was the driving force at the school behind the vision for the Parkdale Community Precinct to create a hub that is used by the community every day from morning to evening.

This model, which has now been adopted across the state, has resulted in a precinct which boasts:

Parkdale Family and Children’s Centre delivering early childhood and kindergarten programs, occasional and long day care and community spaces fully funded and constructed on the site by the City of Kingston n indoor sports stadium with three competition size basketball courts n external sporting fields supporting AFL, soccer and cricket n Performing Arts Centre with fixed seating for 336 people n Visual Arts space and Community Hub. Mr McMahon has also received a Rotary Club of Chelsea Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Mordialloc Paul Harris Fellows sapphire pin, High Performing Principal Scholarship Award and the International Fellowship from the International Specialised Skills Institute. n

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Since his diagnosis three years ago, he has had to follow a strict routine. He counts the carbohydrates of everything he eats, regularly checks his blood glucose levels and injects insulin four times a day. This hormone, which his pancreas fails to produce, is vital to turning glucose into energy and distributing it to every cell in his body.

While Jacob can never take a vacation from his type 1 diabetes, he says he enjoyed spending time with the other teenagers from all over Victoria who understand what his everyday life is like.

“Diabetes Victoria camps for children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes are a shining light of the organisation,” Diabetes Victoria CEO Craig Bennett said.

“The young people learn to live well with their chronic condition in a fun environment.”

Around 2900 Victorians under 18 live with type 1 diabetes. The condition is twice as common as In the tent: Jacob Plummer, of Frankston and Zach Remy, of Cranbourne West, with Josh Silva, of it was 20 years ago. There is no cure.

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CHLOE Hart went surfing with her group Monday morning, while Jacob Plummer spent time at Sorrento, swimming with dolphins.

The Frankston pair was among 50 teenagers, aged 15-17, attending the diabetes camp at Somers last week. They also enjoyed 10-pin bowling, movie and trivia nights, and a disco at the supervised camp with its 27-strong team of volunteers, diabetes nurse educators, onsite doctor and dietitians.

“It’s my first time at camp and I love it,” Chloe said. “All the people have been really kind and open to talk to. It’s great to be around people who understand diabetes and what it’s like to live with it.”

Jacob said: “It was my mum’s idea and she signed me up for camp. First, I wasn’t too happy about it, but now I am glad she encouraged me to go. It is a great experience, so much fun.”

Jacob admitted living with diabetes “can be hard at times”.

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David Harrison david@baysidenews.com.au IT’S Australia’s foundation myth, but the Gallipoli story is still not fully told. A book published in 2013 takes us soaring over the battlefields, in flimsy craft of wood and canvas, aloft before the invention of the parachute.

Its author, Hugh Dolan, is modest about the work. His first Gallipoli book, 36 Days, is far better, he says, evidenced by the fact it has sold out. It describes the period before the Anzac landings, overturning a few more myths about the campaign.

Gallipoli, Air War tells of magnificent men – yes, they were magnificent and immensely courageous – returning from reconnaissance missions over the battlefields, their machines riddled with enemy bullets, one seaplane so shot up that it settled on the water with a sigh and disintegrated before it could be lifted aboard its mother ship.

Another pilot had to turn back, a bullet in his calf. One reported a round had come through the cockpit floor between his feet. Miraculously, he was not hit. The aircraft were not armoured – too little power to lift protective steel plate.

Dolan, now living in Red Hill with his wife and three sons, has moved on from Gallipoli. He is still writing, after a career in the RAAF as an intelligence officer that has fitted him perfectly to gather and publish these sorts of facts.

Now he is producing illustrated history books for classrooms and electronic tablets which allow readers to press a link to get further information on the story being told. He has covered Gallipoli and that other great Australian myth, Ned Kelly; now he is tackling the Eureka stockade.

He came from the UK aged two and was schooled in Melbourne, then went to Oxford University for a degree in history. After a stint in the British army in Bosnia he returned to Australia and joined the RAAF, serving in Iraq.

Ever restless, he has now also set off on a political journey that may see him elected to the Australian Senate for the Jacqui Lambie Network. He is top candidate on the party’s Victorian ticket.

We talk for several hours on Gallipoli, during which he describes as “tosh” much that has been written on the campaign. As a historian and intelligence expert he is no fan of the uncritical, lightly researched hero worship with which Gallipoli has been drenched by many writers over a century.

His book is the first to deal in depth with the

aerial element, comprising mainly reconnaissance and aerial photography, with pilots sometimes going up armed with revolvers, bombs and steel spikes that were showered down on the enemy.

No noble conflict, this, Dolan says. “They hated each other,” he asserts, and produces material to support this in his book. Another direct hit for the myth of “noble opponents”.

The Gallipoli story was like a three-legged dog, he says. The fourth leg was what happened in the air and how vital to the land and sea forces was the information the frail little planes brought back to aid the campaign.

The book also tells of men with binoculars in tethered balloons – vulnerable craft, filled with explosive hydrogen – directing naval fire on to Turkish artillery and other targets. It describes how the Turks stopped firing their big guns when they saw the balloons being winched into position.

The muzzle flashes gave away the guns’ positions. This ceasefire gave relief to the Anzacs in their trenches and farther down the slopes near the beach.

Dolan tells of the Turkish pilot, Captain Cemal (Turks did not have surnames in 1915), who on 24 February 1915 lumbered into the air in what

even then was an ancient and outdated Bleriot, four grenades nestled on his lap and a glowing cigar clutched between his teeth.

He headed down the Dardanelles at around 100kph, finally spotting an Allied warship readying for the failed attempt to force the Dardanelles and open the shipping route to the Black Sea. He turned the aircraft’s steering wheel – yes, it had a steering wheel – and headed for HMS Majestic. He picked up a grenade and lit its wick on the bright red coal of his cigar, then tossed it at the warship.A direct hit, but no damage, by this or the other three grenades he dropped. The British were outraged by this impertinence.

“The book was unsuccessful,” Dolan said.

Which is surprising. It includes tales of derringdo involving the world’s first aircraft carrier, the Ark Royal – planes could take off from it but not land – and the first successful aerial launch of a torpedo.

It is a sad fate for a fine, lively well written book on our foundation myth. With luck you might find one in an op shop or a bargain book sale.

Hugh Dolan has moved on from Gallipoli: it will be up to others to write the sequel, now being revealed through translated Ottoman documents, which tell the story of the air war from the Turkish side.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Bush and grass fire claims homes Compiled by Melissa Walsh MR Jas Croskell, a very old resident of Frankston, departed this life last week at the ripe age of 84 years. An extended notice will appear in our next issue. *** THE “Wattles” Club will give one of their popular socials and dances in the Frankston Mechanics this (Saturday) evening, the proceeds being devoted to the fund for sick and wounded soldiers. *** ON Monday next (A.N.A.Day) a grand fete will be held at Tyabb in aid of the Red Cross funds. The Hastings Band will enliven proceedings during the day, and the ladies have made special arrangements to have luncheon ready at 12 o’clock. *** THE Dromana Sports Club intend holding their annual sports meeting on Wednesday, 16th February, for which they have issued a good programme, which appears in another column. Entries for all the events close with the hon. sec (Mr J. C. Griffith, junr.,) on Tuesday, 8th February. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co will hold a clearing sale of farm stock and implements, on account of Mr J. E. Boag, who has enlisted, on Friday next, at half-past 1 sharp, on the premises, three quarters of a mile from Dromana pier. ***

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MISS L. Wheeler, L L.C.M., 1st class honors, book prizes, etc., the talented pianist and organist from Bendigo, will be commencing practice in Frankston, according to particulars in our advertising columns. We learn that all pupils prepared by Miss Wheeler have credibly passed their examinations, and therefore welcome the addition to Frankston of these educational facilities. *** THE War Council of Victoria appeal to all the citizens of the State to support the War Loan and thus play the part demanded of them to help to make victory certain. The loan is a safe and advantageous investment, which can only become insecure if the title to the whole of our National wealth fails through defeat.

Every one should apply for some of the bonds. Applications may be made through and particulars of investment will be given by the Manager of the local branch of the State Savings Bank. *** THE last meeting for the present, of the small working party of the ladies of Langwarrin, organized by Mrs W. Williams, of “Rupertstan” was held on the 19th inst, at the Recreation Hall, Langwarrin, kindly lent for all those meetings by Mr Berry. At the conclusion, 57 bags were forwarded to the Lady Mayoress’s Patriotic League, making the satisfactory total of 179 forwarded to date. *** A bush and grass fire broke out on the

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east side of Frankston last Sunday, and rapidly spread to the railway near the reservoir. In its devastating track three houses were destroyed and it approached so close to the quarters of the Langwarrin station that Mr McNalley’s residence was only saved by the timely aid of a company of soldiers under Lieut. McFaul. Great credit is due to this officer and Pioneer Sergeant Samson, for their energy and foresight in preventing the spread of the flames. *** THE State War Councils throughout Australia are making a strong appeal to the citizens of the Commonwealth to support and support liberally to the full extent of their means, the second War Loan. Although £10,000,000 has been asked for, more is wanted to prosecute the war so far as Australia is concerned.

Copies of the appeal have been circulated to all post office agencies of the Commonwealth Bank and to branches of the State Savings Banks, and the public are invited to obtain one early and to consider seriously the position with which we are faced and to respond to the best of their ability. *** IT will be seen in our advertising columns that an amended notice appears of a poll to be held in the three ridings of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings to determine the question as to whether consent shall be given to the Frankston Gas Company to supply the Shire with electric light and

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The Council earnestly requests every ratepayer in favor of the installation of the electric light to record his or her vote on the occasion. As no postal voting is allowed, it is possible that a few malcontents might defeat the proposal, if those who desire it were apathetic and did not take the trouble to personally vote. It may be useful to again point out that the establishment of electric lighting will cost the ratepayer absolutely nothing—that no ratepayer need use electricity unless he or she desires to do so, and that gas will continue to be supplied as desired for domestic or other purposes. *** WEDDING Bells. Holy Trinity Church, Hastings was the scene of a quiet, but pretty wedding, on Wednesday, 19th inst, when Mr Will. Gregory, son of Mr and Mrs A. H. Gregory, of Frankston, and Miss Alice Bowell, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Bowell, of Hastings, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.

Rev F. E. Watts performed the ceremony. The church had been decorated very prettily for the occasion and the bride looked beautiful as she entered, on the arm of her father, who gave her away. The Wedding March was played by Miss Parkes. The bride’s gown was a creation of white silk and lace, with wreath and handsome veil, she wore a rope of pearls and carried a wonderfully pretty bouquet of white flowers. ***

THE following letter was recently received from Signaller J. Andrews by his mother:— Just a few lines to let you know we are all back in our little dug-outs. It seems strange now after being in tents. I think all the chaps are like myself—all fit and well again for another “go.” We are looking forward for our mail this time, the last one went down, which I suppose you know.

We had a very heavy snow storm.

It was a beautiful sight to see all the hills covered with snow. It was not a bit cold while it was snowing, but, my word when it was thawing, it was dreadfully cold, and my feet have been dead ever since, they have no life in them yet.

The next time you write could you send me a pocket camera and some spools. I could get you some good snaps, just to give you a little idea of what some of our chaps had to go through. This snow storm has been the earliest, as the winter does not start till January. Could you get me a nice warm cardigan jacket and a good pair of gloves ? I am working in an observation station and cannot get very much exercise. I think I will get a good job out of this as our Lieut. asked me to study up my signalling, as the new brigades are so very short of signalling officers. That would not be too bad, and, my word ! I can tell you, I am trying my best to please him. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 29 January, 1916

THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE...

An open letter to the Essendon Football Club

By Stuart McCullough CALL it fate. Or kismet. But whatever it is, it’s clear that the stars are well and truly aligned.

Here you are, in need of players to field a team.

And here am I; with a spare pair of boots, shorts that leave little to the imagination and a whole lot of time on my hands. Destiny has brought us together. In anticipation of your call, I have commenced an exacting regimen of physical training.

I’ve done at least a dozen pushups, albeit not all at once and not whilst lying down (the floor needed a vacuum). I am now in the greatest shape in my life, which I think might be a squircle, and I am ready to make my debut as a professional footballer.

I was always destined to be a professional athlete. But more than just supreme skills, I bring something to the table other players simply cannot: life experience. This should be of considerable interest to your football club. For starters, unlike most new recruits, I will not have a ridiculous haircut. This is attributable both to old-fashioned common sense as well as a shortage of material. Nor will I decorate myself like a human colouring book as so many footballers do, looking like they’re on day release rather than the interchange bench. As for the risk of staying out late and doing something stupid at a nightclub, rest assured – it’s hard to make a goose of yourself when you’re in bed by ten o’clock after binge-watching episodes of ‘The Wire’.

Monosyllabic press conferences will be a thing of the past. In fact, forget press conferences altogether. Instead, I’ll invite journalists over for a full-blown dinner party with cabana and barbecue shapes, cheese fondue and a fruit platter – the works. There will be no more grunting or glazing over in response to questions from the press as I expound at length. I will never, ever say that I’m taking things ‘one game at a time’, preferring instead to hand out copies of my five year strategic plan to members of the assembled media. Yes sir, things are going to be different.

That’s not the only change I plan to make. I will not refer to my teammates as ‘the boys’.

It’s a term that’s always made me feel uncomfortable; suggesting, as it does, that many of our professional athletes are in a state of perpetual arrested development that sees them lumped with the emotional intelligence of a twelve year old.

I realize that it’s supposed to make it sound as though the group is an indivisible entity, but who are we kidding? Football clubs are, like most workplaces, replete with petty jealousies and conflict driven by the unauthorized taking of the last tub of yoghurt from the communal fridge.

These disputes are the reason ‘trade week’ was invented. It’s time for honesty. From now on, other players will be ‘workmates’ or, if strictly necessary, ‘colleagues’.

As a past player of the Tyabb Junior Football Club, you should be happy to have me. But if I really do need to list my achievements in order to get you over the line, so be it. At the 1984 Club Pie Night and Raffle Draw, I was awarded ‘Best Dressed’. The following year I backed that up with a certificate for ‘Most Punctual’. Say what you will about the Brownlow, but it’s no substitute for turning up on time. For three years running, I got a small statuette describing me as the ‘most improved’ player. Assuming that I have continued that stunning trajectory, it boggles the mind to think about how good I must be by now.

I was a halfback flanker. To this day, I hear people on the street describing me as a flanker.

That said, my hearing is not what it used to be and I’ll concede that these people may, in fact, be referring to me as something that simply sounds like ‘flanker’. I am also an excellent tackler. During an awkward growth spurt in the mid-eighties, I even perfected the art of tackling myself. The ball would be heading in my general direction and I would start running only to immediately fall over. It did wonders for my match stats.

If that doesn’t persuade you, consider this: Tyabb is just one town over from Hastings. And Hastings produced the greatest player ever to strap on the boots for your club, namely John Coleman. It would be a sentimental pick. Although I can’t claim to have kicked as many goals on the football field a John Coleman, I have kicked many other goals in life more generally, including a killer reverse park opposite the supermarket just last week.

But, fact is, I’m only writing this letter because I’m starting to get concerned. I would have thought you’d have phoned by now. Essendon: it’s time to think way, way, way outside the box.

Pick me to join your rag-tag bunch of underdogs.

I am prepared to supply my own boots, socks, oranges and have even come up with my own nickname: the Exfoliater. I’m not sure what it means, but it sure sounds impressive. I realize you’ve got plenty on your mind and to expedite the process, I’ve also enclosed a sample to test at your convenience. Careful with the lid, though, as I’m not sure it’s watertight. Please send through the dates and times for training sessions when you get a chance. If, despite this letter, you decide not to select me, please retain the sample as my gift to you. stuart@stuartmccullough.com Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 27 January 2016

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Music n Arts n Food DALLAS CRANE HEAD TO THE GRAND ON SCOUNDRELS TOUR

By Billy Dixon at Melbourne’s Hothouse Audio with Craig Harnath and engineering whiz-kid Jez Giddings, Scoundrels rounds up some of the band’s finest works to date with songs like The Sunnyside and Disillusioned proving just how gloriously majestic two guitars can be in front of a driving rhythm section.

SOMEWHERE back in 1996, a stupid conversation took place between four young blokes in a dusty oil shed on the trucking yards of Port Melbourne’s Dallas Crane Transport that went something like, “so ya reckon we could do this for a living?”

Almost 20 years later, Dallas Crane have become a not only a lauded constituent of the Australian rock ‘n roll scene, but a trendproof mainstay that continues to exhilarate audiences wherever they bloody well set foot!

Some used to call them, “Australia’s hardest working band,” playing their guts out to anyone who’d listen, in which most cases was a packed out pub anywhere around Australia.

They gave everything every time you saw them; no microphone left un-scolded, no denim jacket left un-soaked and no audience left anything other than completely satisfied with what they had just witnessed for the last hour and a bit. Even You Am I’s Tim Rogers had them down as his favourite band, immortalising them in their song Who Put The Devil In You? After some more-than-healthy Triple J support in the early part of the

The revitalised songwriting effort has yielded ten time-hardy gems on an extremely solid return-toform release from the band. Dave Larkin’s Come To Light and The Good Times demonstrates the band is far from done with it’s penchant for the splendid epic, whilst guitarist/singer Pete Satchell adds his own gentler touch on the compelling and beautiful Lucky Me.

millennium, the band were chased down by legendary Australian label Albert Productions (AC/DC, The Easybeats,) to come and add to their already killer legacy by laying down some choice cuts over two albums; one of their first rock signings in many years.

Their first offering, Dallas Crane /

Dallas Crane was so well received, it even had Australian Idol’s Mark Holden begrudgingly asking the question, ‘who the hell are these guys, and how are they getting triple ARIA Award nominations?’

A little time away from the scene after their Australian tour with The Who in 2009 meant not a lot of

activity for Dallas Crane over the last couple of years, but if their brand new long player Scoundrels is anything to go by, the Crane faithful can rest easy knowing that none of that original pent-up verve and vigor went missing in their brief sabbatical.

Recorded throughout 2014-2015

“Scoundrels” showcases a new level of sophistication in the band’s songwriting, not slowing in vitality or intrigue until the very last note.

It’s become available to the wider public through the band’s own Nylon Sounds label.

Scoundrels tour will hit ‘Grand Live’ @ Grand Hotel Mornington on Friday 29 January. Tickets at www.grand. net.au or at the door. Call Grand Hotel Mornington on (03) 5975 2001 for more information.

MICHALA BANAS – SCREEN GEM

By Andrea Louise Thomas Michala Banas began her screen career as a toddler on a TV commercial in her native New Zealand. She was cast in her first film at five. Her family moved to Australia when she was ten and she debuted on Australian TV at seventeen. Banas has played many roles, but perhaps her most memorable character is the one she is playing right now in Upper Middle Bogan. Amber Wheeler is an abrasive, foul-mouthed uberbogan and audiences love her.

MINT: What are the qualities of a great film?

BANAS: Story and writing are the keys to making anything good.

Honesty, care, love and authenticity are also great.

MINT: How did you decide to become an actress?

BANAS: My father, John Banas, was an actor who became a director and ran a theatre when I was a child. He went into writing later. Of course that influenced me. I grew up in the industry. I started when I was very young. I just always loved performing. It’s the only thing I felt passionate about and still really feel passionate about which is pretty awesome after 30 odd years.

It’s a fascinating job.

Banas will be heading to the Mornington Peninsula in February as part of the celebrity judging panel for the Peninsula Short Film Festival. I caught up with her to chat about her career and her next role as PSFF judge.

MINT: Let’s talk about Amber Wheeler…. Is this role the most fun you’ve had on screen?

MINT: What will you be looking for when judging?

BANAS: I just like to be entertained - whatever the genre. Sometimes people think they have to be really clever, but often it’s the simple films that are the best and the strongest. For me it doesn’t have to be fancy, I just have to be engaged with the story. Story and human behaviour are the areas I’m most interested in. I am going to go with what touches me most.

MINT: What advantages do you think short film has over feature films?

BANAS: If you’re starting out or you’ve never made a film before

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BANAS: Yeah, I think so. We’re shooting our third season soon and I actually I can’t wait to do it and that’s completely honest. I love her.

She’s so fun. She’s got such a big heart under all of that stuff. Robyn Butler’s writing is so amazing, so brilliant and well thought out. She’s made my job very easy. I have to celebrate that. it’s a really great place to start because you can do it yourself. You can make short films on a smaller budget. Also, when you’re making bigger, more expensive films, you

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have to give over control of certain creative ideas. Keeping it within your creative control is important for storytellers.

MINT: How do you channel the Australian bogan?

BANAS: I’m not that far away. We’ve all got it in us. I think Australians love this show because we’re all

a bit of both. We’ve all got the snobby part of us and then we have the part of us that wants to eat hot chips on the couch and swear like a truck driver. Amber is not a stretch for me to be honest.

She just speaks her mind, which I really admire.

MINT: If you could create any kind of female character for TV, what would she be like?

BANAS: I just want to see more women in leading roles of varying ages in general. I love strong women. I think that’s pretty clear with Amber, but strong doesn’t mean you’re not vulnerable. There seems to be a lot stuff on film that puts women in one category, not like in real life where we cross over into all the worlds of career, family and all that. I love it when the balance is right because it’s more truthful.

MINT: What would you like to try that you haven’t tried yet?

BANAS: I’d like to direct.

Come meet Banas at the Peninsula Short Film Festival on Saturday, February 6 at the Village Green, Rosebud. Event starts at 4 pm.

Films screen at 7pm. Don’t miss Banas as the indomitable Amber Wheeler in Upper Middle Bogan starting soon on ABC, Thursday nights at 8:30.

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Magpies clear in second PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully CRIB Point are eight points clear in second place on the MPCA Provincial ladder after picking up an outright win against Baxter on Saturday.

The Magpies headed into the second day of the clash having already won the match after bowling out Baxter for 88 on day one.

Resuming at 7/179, the Pies added just 12 more runs before Baxter were back out to bat. Ricky Thompson top scored for the Magpies with 45, which included three fours and two sixes.

The second innings didn’t fare much better for Baxter. In fact, it was much, much worse.

The visitors lasted just 37.4 overs in the second innings and were rolled for just 53. Skipper Daniel Warwick

top scored with 20 and was one of only two Baxter batsmen to make it to double figures (Todd Quinn made 12).

Brad Davidson snared 4/14 from 12.4 overs, Jacob Cook claimed 3/24 to give him 9/67 for the match and Glenn Barclay helped himself to 2/7, handing him five wickets for the match.

Sorrento kept its season alive with a dramatic one run win against Moorooduc.

Resuming at 0/4 and looking at 217 for victory, Sorrento picked up the required runs with less than 10 balls remaining and two wickets in hand.

However, by the end of the match, the Sorras were bowled out for the target of 217 heading into the 80th over.

Corey Harris (35) and Liam O’Connor (30) got the visitors away to a good start in the chase, however

they then lost 4/28 to be on the back foot.

Leigh Poholke made 20 and the returning AJ King, named RPP’s Player of the Day, hit a match winning 48 and took the score to 217.

Rob Parslow (10) and Ryan O’Connor (12) were important in the end also.

Moorooduc skipper Leigh lambert was the best of the bowlers with 4/61 off 25 overs, while Cameron Bailey claimed 3/38.

Mornington also kept its season alive with an outright victory against Rye. The Doggies replied to Rye’s first innings score of 65 with 132 runs without loss (declared) on day one.

Rye resumed on day two at 3/51.

They were bowled out for 57.

Michael Heib picked up seven wickets for Mornington to give him

an amazing 13 wickets for the match.

The Dogs are now one of five teams sitting on 56 points on the ladder.

Fourth placed Sorrento is on 60 points.

Pines skipper Ricky Ramsdale celebrated his birthday in style on Saturday, taking 5/46 to help his side enjoy a convincing 150 run win against Langwarrin.

The Kangas started okay in the whopping 299 run chase with Simon McEvoy (23) and Matt Prosser (31) opening with 53.

However, it fell away quickly after that, Daniel Bray batting at nine getting the next highest score of 24.

Pat Jackson snared 2/32 off 19 overs for Pines.

Eivion Bowen dominated Mt Eliza on Saturday, taking 7/51 off 21 overs as Peninsula Old Boys recorded a 62 run win.

Keith Biggs top scored for the Mounties with 49 and Justin Grant hit 45, however, there was little to no support elsewhere.

Somerville maintained its position in the top four with a six run win against Long Island.

Chasing 172 for victory, the win was left up to one man – skipper Leigh Lowry.

Entering the fray at 2/6, Lowry proceeded to dominate the Long Island attack and hit an unbeaten 103.

The next highest score was Justin Allsop with 21.

Long Island’s Scott Phillips took 2/61 and orchestrated two sensational run outs which, at that stage of the match, looked match winning.

Lowry was a one man show and brought victory to the Eagles.

Parkers still in the mix after missing outright win DISTRICT

By IT Gully DELACOMBE Park failed in its attempt to pick up an outright victory over Seaford Tigers on Saturday in MPCA District cricket but is still a smoky to play finals.

The Parkers were on the verge of victory after the first day’s play after scoring 175 and then having the Tigers in real trouble at 5/72 at the end of the day.

The Tigers made just five more runs before being bowled out for 77. Shane Deal claimed 4/21 and Andrew Stapleton 3/23 for the Parkers.

Delacombe Park then made 99 in 35 overs with Rowan Charles top scoring with 24 before sending the Tigers back out for another hit.

Jordan Watters claimed another three wickets to give him six for the match.

The Parkers looked on target for the outright when they had the Tigers 4/19, however, Matt Meagher (36) and Darren James (26) ensured they survived the day. The Tigers ended on 6/95.

Pearcedale has lit up the finals race with a three wicket victory over Baden Powell.

Chasing 186 for victory, the Panthers got the runs with three wickets and a handful of overs to spare.

Brad Trotter and Matt Cousland put on a 59 run opening stand, which is just what the Panthers were looking for.

Max Blackburn then brought his “A-game” yet again and his 66 in the middle order, together with Chris Dew’s 24, was enough to get the Panthers across the line and within 12 points of second place.

Sam Harrison was the pick of the Baden Powell bowlers with 3/33.

After such a dominant season to this point, the loss certainly won’t be a bad thing for the Braves.

Carrum went within six runs of beating fifth placed Seaford (205) on Saturday.

Hayden Moulton got the Lions away to a flier at the top of the order with 53 and Jake D’Atri (23), Ryan Dyer (24) and Lachy Dobson

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(23) then added some grunt in the middle order.

When Andy Johnson came out to bat at number 11 with a broken elbow, the Lions needed another 21 runs to win.

Johnson scored an unbeaten 16 but it wasn’t enough to get his side over the line. Rory Brown was the last wicket to fall with the score on 199.

Heatherhill remains in touch with the top four after a big win over Boneo.

The Hills made 185 in their first innings before rolling Boneo for 111. The Hills then sent Boneo in once again, however, they survived an outright attempt and finished on 6/116.

Flinders was always up against it to score 304 to claim victory over Red Hill. They fell 65 runs short.

Andrew Power with 82 was the stand out for Flinders in the chase.

Matt Grayson opened with 29, Tom Clements scored 24 and Dwayne Field 26.

Brent Martin and Andrew Mock were the keys in the win for the Hillmen, claiming 4/81 and 4/40 respectively.

Main Ridge successfully defended its 165 runs against Mt Martha.

Resuming at 1/9, Mt Martha was bowled out in the 80th over for just 130.

Mitch Darville top scored for the Reds with 31 while Brett Wilkinson scored 26.

Adam Bryant was the pick of the Main Ridge bowlers with five wickets.

Going: Hastings scored 173 for YCW to chase. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Hoppers take control SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully DROMANA maintained its dominance in MPCA Sub District cricket, picking up a solid 29 run win against Balnarring.

With its season on the line, Balnarring resumed on day two at 1/42, chasing 193 for victory. At that stage of the game, the pendulum was certainly swaying in favour of the Saints.

However, an early run out of Mark Walles on the second day put the Saints on the back foot. Tom Hilet was also run out when he was cruising with 23 runs. Dromana was taking advantage of the luck in the match.

Aaron Kaddatz continued his dominant season with 3/40, Danny Timmer claimed 2/31 and skipper Darren Kerr snared 2/1 off two overs to seal the deal.

Balnarring was all out for 163 in the 57th over.

Brenton Taylor was the highest run

Gone: A wicket leaves the dirt as Hastings batsmen fall. YCW will go on to win the match. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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scorer for the Saints with 40.

Frankston YCW’s season is still well and truly alive after beating second placed Hastings.

The Stonecats were certainly favorites to win resuming on 2/85, chasing Hastings’ first innings total of 173.

Lai Leaunoa (49) and Jason Bedford (53) resumed and added 43 runs before both falling victim.

Levi McLoughlin-Dore then hit 20 in the middle order to get the Stonecats within range.

However, Hastings struck back and had YCW 6/167, 7/171 and 8/172.

The Blues needed two wickets and the Stonecats two runs.

YCW won out, Andrew Kitson and Sammy Fulton both scoring five runs each to drag the score to 184 in 44 overs.

Liam Bradshaw was sensational for the Blues with a season high 5/37 while Luke Hewitt claimed 4/51.

Carrum Downs went hard at an outright victory against Skye but had to settle for the 12 points.

Skye resumed at 2/2 in its first innings in reply to Carrum Downs’ 7/294.

The visitors were bowled out for 102. Chamara Perera and Stuart Swift took 3/15 and 3/30 respectively.

In their second innings, Skye batted for 46 overs for a score of 5/57. Perera added two second innings wickets while Michael O’Driscoll snared 3/24 off 10 overs.

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