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Happy days: Re-elected MP Sonya Kilkenny embraced family after her big win on Saturday night.

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Sandbelt sees red in Labor landslide Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au ONCE marginal state seats along the “sandbelt” in Mordialloc, Carrum, and Frankston have seen huge swings towards Labor in Saturday’s state election.

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny maintained her hold on Carrum, after easily defeating the former member, Liberal Donna Bauer.

Ms Bauer held the seat until the 2014 election, when she was narrowly defeated by Ms Kilkenny with a gap of just 1.4 percent separating the two A massive 11.7 percent swing towards the Labor Party saw the difference widen to 24.8 percent in Carrum at the close of counting on election night. With a swing of more than 10 percent needed to change the result, Ms Kilkenny will be considered sitting in a safe seat going into the next election.

Ms Kilkenny took to Facebook to thank her supporters.

“Your support has been overwhelming and means everything to me,” she said.

“Thank you for giving me the incredible opportunity to work for you for another four years. Together, we’ll keep getting things done.”

Mordialloc will also become a safe Labor seat, after Labor MP Tim Richardson consolidated his position with a

big win over Kingston councillor and Liberal candidate Geoff Gledhill.

With 77.3 percent of the vote counted from this weekend, Mr Richardson had widened the gap from 4.2 percent in 2014 to 29.5 percent on a two party preferred basis.

“To be re-elected as the Member for Mordialloc is a profound privilege. The people of Mordialloc have put their trust in me and Andrews Labor Government for a second time, and I intend

to live up to that trust once again,” Mr Richardson said.

“I got back to work on the Monday after the election with a clear plan to get things done. The Mordialloc Freeway will be out to tender shortly, our work to remove the Level Crossings in Cheltenham and Mentone will start in December, and the Level Crossing removals at Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach will begin next year.”

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Students turn to canvas for competition ARTWORK from the Kingston for Human Rights children’s art competition are set to be displayed at Shirley Burke Gallery from 7 December until 27 January.

School children were asked to put their hands up and take to the canvas to create pieces that reflected the theme for the year, respect and trust.

St Joseph’s Primary School students Jasmine Seymour and Elizabeth Pond were two students who got to work to create an artwork for the competition.

“The message of our artwork tells us that no matter what we look like, or who we are, we all equal, unique

and special in our own ways,” Ms Seymour said.

“We didn’t have trouble expressing our thoughts because we worked as a team and showed what we believed.”

Ms Pond said “in our art piece, we represented respect and trust by showing the main feature of the work, the two hands, shaped as a love heart to show the trust friends have in each other. The two hands are different, yet the same, and it shows that when we put aside our differences we can impact the world in a really positive way.”

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mittee member Philippa Rayment said the competition was designed to raise awareness about the importance of the International Declaration of Human Rights.

“This document is a blueprint for peace. We just need people to know about it and read it. Bringing it to life through the medium of children’s art is a wonderful way to do this,” Ms Rayment said.

Shirley Burke Gallery can be found at 64 Parkers Road Parkdale. The venue will host a KFRH celebration of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December.

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Big swings in local seats Continued from Page 1 The results for Mr Richardson in Mordialloc and Ms Kilkenny in Carrum were two of a large number of impressive Labor wins across Victoria on Saturday night.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke also comfortably defeated Liberal candidate Michael Lamb to book a second term as the member for Frankston.

With 72.8 percent of the vote counted, a close to 10 percent swing towards the Labor party in Frankston had been recorded. The difference between both major parties stood at 1 percent in the 2014 election, it currently stands at 20 percent.

Heading into the election the seat was Labor’s most marginal. Remarkably, given a swing of 10 percent would be required to swing the result, the Australian Electoral Commission would consider Frankston a safe seat if the result remains unchanged.

The main event pledge of Mr Edbrooke’s campaign was the commitment of $562 million of state government funds to expand Frankston Hospital.

“We’ve already got the planning for the hospital, hopefully by the start of next year we’ve started construction, and before the next election we hope to have it constructed. What we’ve heard over the last four years is what we’ve been doing is great, new stations, Overton Road, Chisholm TAFE, school investment.

But they want more resources at the hospital so people in Frankston and on the peninsula don’t have to go all the way to the Monash on the weekend if their kid gets a bump on the head,” Mr Edbrooke said.

“It’s a great endorsement that people in Frankston want to be listened to. They want their opinions taken into account. They want Frankston to be at the forefront of state

politics, which we’ve done over the last four years. This is an indictment that people in Frankston won’t be scared into voting for people.”

Shock results also occurred south of the sandbelt, where three safe Liberal seats on the Mornington Peninsula face strong surprise challenges from the Labor party.

Labor candidate Chris Brayne holds a narrow lead over Liberal candidate Russell Joseph in the safe Liberal seat of Nepean, and could be set to claim a shock win.

Mentone painters ready for art sale MENTONE Mordialloc Art Group’s annual “bargain” sale will be held to on 1 December at the Mentone Activity Hub. Painters in the group, aged up to their 90s, have been tutored at the Activity Hub about how to hone their artistic skills.

The group, established in 1956, has close to 300 members and runs 16 classes a week for keen painters.

The “bargain sale” will be an opportunity for shoppers to pick up some of the pieces completed by the hard working painters in the group.

Prices for the paintings will start from $10.

The event has moved to the Activity Hub for the first time this year.

The sale will be open the entirety of the week.

It will be open each day from 10am until 4pm.

Paint pals: Dawn Pearce is tutored by Cathy Van Ee at the Mentone Activity Hub. Picture: Gary Sissons

Reason to smile: Labor MPs endured surprisingly stress-free nights on Saturday, as their party ran away to dominant wins across the state.

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Shaky ground HOMES in Bonbeach were left shaken and residents left rattled when a small earthquake occurred on 22 November.

The small tremor registered as a magnitude 2.6 earthquake.

The quake occurred a little before midday and emanated from Port Phillip Bay. Frankston, Mornington and the surrounding areas also felt the tremor.

The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed on Twitter that there was no tsunami threat.

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NEWS DESK Happy birthday: Carrum Coast Guard members and family came together to celebrate 50 years of service. Picture: Gary Sissons

Carrum Coast Guard passes half century Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE Carrum Coast Guard have blown out the candles in celebration of their 50th birthday last week.

The Coast Guard was established in a chook shed half a century ago, and has now grown to a membership of around 50 volunteers.

Carrum volunteer Matt Semmens said the 50 years had been full of history.

“We started in a chook shed at the Patterson River Marina 50 years ago, now we’re quite lucky to have the building we’ve got today at the Paterson River boat ramps. That was purpose built and opened in 1990, so we’ve been there 28 years and still going strong,” he said.

“We’re keeping very busy, we’re based at the busiest boat ramp in Melbourne, so we’ve always got lots of activity going on and lots of calls for help.

Mr Semmens said that changes to

the Coast Guard were always occurring, with a few big developments in recent times standing out.

“We’ve come a long way with funding. In the last couple of years with the help of the government, we’re now partially funded for our operation expenses. We’ve renovated and upgraded our buildings and vessels, and we’ve now got a new secondary vessel as well,” he said.

In addition to their work on the water, the Coast Guard gets involved with community events as well.

“We’ve done a lot of public events over the years. We often help with sausage sizzles at local community events, like at the opening of the [Carrum to Bonbeach] bridge a couple of months ago,” Mr Semmens said.

The longest serving members of the Carrum Coast Guard have been there for up to 30 years.

Mr Semmens said the Coast Guard is searching for new members.

Volunteers can apply at coastguard. com.au.

Consultation on freeway plans KINGSTON Council is appealing for members of the community to come forward and provide feedback for how they would like to see the Mordialloc Freeway project delivered.

Earlier this year the $375 million project was announced as a “nine-kilometre freeway that will link the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Springvale Road in Aspendale Gardens to the Dingley Bypass in Dingley Village.”

Two contractors were being considered in May, with an announcement on the successful bidder to be made by the end of the year.

A Kingston Council statement has outlined that they would like to see that “sensitive interfaces of Braeside Park, Dingley Village, Aspendale Gardens and Waterways communities are wellmanaged,” that “the design incorporates high quality, visually recessive bridge structures to reduce visual impact,” and that “effective visual and acoustic screening” is provided to prevent disturbance to surrounding homes.

Council also said they want to make sure that “ important community connections should be maintained and designed to allow for future connections,” “the development should tell a clear, cohesive story that reflects the area,” and that “links and journeys are integrated, direct, accessible, legible, attractive and safe.”

The statement from council criticised the current design as having “no clear theme”, and said it “does not showcase views of neighbouring wetlands and open space.”

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MARINA Prior will head a star-studded evening to celebrate the Christmas season at the much-loved annual Carols by Kingston event on Sunday 9 December.

This year Carols by Kingston will be held in a new location, Bicentennial Park in Chelsea.

Mayor Steve Staikos said that Kingston has a reputation for booking outstanding performers at the free carols event. “This year we are delighted to announce that Australia’s ‘leading lady of musical theatre’, Marina Prior, will head the line-up,” said Cr Staikos.

Alongside Marina Prior, Carols by Kingston will feature: • performances by Kate Amos, Alinta Chidzey, Bernard Curry, Nina Ferro, Patrick Harvey, Ross Irwin, Chelsea Plumley and Wendy Stapelton • the Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra • artisan Christmas market stalls including jewellery, homewares, ceramics, giftware and a range of handcrafted items • food trucks, offering a wide range of food

• accessible services including Auslan signing.

The Christmas gift market will give visitors the chance to shop for last-minute gifts and a ‘Kids Zone’ will offer a range of activities for children as well.

“Visitors will enjoy the wide selection of food available, including a community barbecue. And a spectacular fireworks display will finish off the night,” said Cr Staikos.

The event is sponsored by Quest Cheltenham, Barry Plant, Costco Moorabbin and South East Water.

Candles are available for purchase onsite, and the program is available to download online.

Some reserved seating is also available for $15 per seat.

Carols by Kingston 2018 will be held at Bicentennial Park on Thames Promenade in Chelsea, on Sunday 9 December. The market opens at 6pm and performances run from 6.30-9.30pm.

Find out more at: kingston.vic.gov.au/carols

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High speed chase after alleged assault POLICE chased a car along the Monash Freeway on 27 November after an alleged “assault in Mentone” of two people. Police said it is “believed a man has assaulted his pregnant partner and a 10 month old child.”

The man allegedly kidnapped the baby, threatening to harm the child and himself.

Police and emergency services are investigating. Anyone who has seen an aqua-green Toyota Yaris sedan with plates WJQ334 is urged to call 000.

Explosive bingo A BOMB scare caused a Carrum Downs bingo hall to be evacuated, Friday 16 November.

Police are investigating a phone call to the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre on FrankstonDandenong Road at 8pm.

A male caller allegedly said a bomb hidden in the hall would detonate in 20 minutes. The building was evacuated and the Bomb Response Unit was called in to sweep the area.

They found no explosives.

Bottle threat results in no injury A 23-YEAR-old man escaped unharmed after allegedly being threatened with a bottle during an armed robbery in Beach Street, Frankston, 7pm, Saturday 17 November.

Police said that the victim complied with demands by two men to hand over his mobile phone and cash. The alleged robbers were later apprehended. One was released pending further inquiries, and then rearrested early on Tuesday 20 November. Police said he “violently resisted” arrest.

A 17-year-old Frankston North youth is ex-

pected to face a children’s court at a later date and a 24-year-old Frankston man will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Driver on Peninsula Link way over SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol have impounded a 38-year-old Sandhurst man’s car after he was caught driving at almost six times the legal limit in Carrum Downs, 23 November.

Calls had been made to 000 reporting an erratic driver on Peninsula Link. Police intercepted the man at 6.40pm where he returned a positive breath test.

He gave a breath test reading of .296.

His licence was suspended and his car impounded for 30 days. He is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving offences.

Fire start of a bad day AN extensive fire at an industrial shed at Carrum Downs on Wednesday 14 November has been deemed non-suspicious.

Frankston CIU said an arson chemist had found that an electrical fault caused the blaze in the garage of the property at 1am. It then spread onto the shed where it took hold. Seven fire trucks attended.

The shed, which was used to store items for the owner’s business, contained large quantities of canola oil which fueled the blaze. The garage that initially caught fire had been rented out. No one was injured in the fire.

Police searched the rented out garage where the fire began and allegedly found four small cannabis crops. A man was helping police with their inquiries.

Police said they also found a tarp secured with cable ties. It allegedly contained meat chunks and bones, believed to be from an animal.

Up in flames: A fire at a Carrum Downs shed towered over firefighters in the early hours of 14 November. Pictures: Gary Sissons

Nobody hurt after shots fired at Rosebud ARMED Crime Squad detectives charged a 35-year-old Rosebud man with attempted aggravated burglary, reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and prohibited person in possession of a firearm following an incident at Rosebud, Thursday 22 November.

Residents told police they heard a gunshot in Spray Street, 12.50am. They said a man, known to a 17-year-old girl at home at the time, had tried to force his way inside before allegedly firing a shot at the house and driving away. The girl was not injured.

The man has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 10 December. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Kinder teacher wins big

Happy days: Banyan Fields Kindergarten teacher Nicole Bechaz was rapt to be recognised as Teacher of the year at the Victorian Early Years Awards.

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BANYAN Fields teacher Nicole Bechaz has been recognised as Teacher of the Year awards at the Victorian Early Years Awards.

The award ceremony is run by the state government Education and Training department.

Mrs Bechaz said she was “overwhelmed” to receive the accolade.

“There was such a high calibre of people in the room. To be recognised for the work that we’re doing with children and within the local community is a huge achievement,” she said.

The Banyan Fields kindergarten teacher received the award for demonstrating innovation and exemplary practice in early childhood education.

One of the initiative that earned Mrs Bechaz the award was the speech program to help children who attend the kinder, particularly those with additional needs.

“The ‘Let’s Chat’ Oral Language Program has been instrumental in increasing parents skills and knowledge around the importance of early reading,” Mrs Bechaz said.

Mrs Bechaz will receive a $10,000 grant to be spent on professional development.

“I plan spend the grant money attending an international conference with a colleague in Canada led by Dr Bruce Perry, a leading expert in trauma and the effects on neurological development,” she said.

Banyan Fields comes under the umbrella of the Community Kinders Plus organisation. Their CEO Jane Spencer said “Nicole is an exceptional teacher and an inspirational leader. This is the third year that CKP has had one of their early childhood teachers awarded the Victorian Teacher of the Year. I’m so pleased Nicole has been recognised for her incredible work and what she brings to early childhood education.”

Funds granted for sports clubs TWO local sporting clubs have had their applications for federal funding given the thumbs up, and will each receive $18,000 through the Stronger Communities Program.

Mordialloc-Braeside Junior Football Club was successful in applying for the grant, as was the Parkdale Cricket Club.

Mordialloc-Braeside will put their money towards a new canteen, while Parkdale will use theirs for tables, chairs, shelving, and kitchen equipment.

“This $18,000 grant through the Stronger Communities Program to refurbish the Mordialloc-Braeside Junior Football Club’s canteen will be of great benefit to our local sport-

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ing communities,” Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus said.

“I was very happy to go into bat for this great local footy club and help it get this grant.

“It’s also nearly time to pull up stumps on construction at the Gerry Green Reserve Pavilion and this grant will give the Parkdale Cricket Club some extra cover to furnish the pavilion for its summer season.

“I am constantly bowled over by the commitment and hard work of members of the Parkdale Cricket Club. Cricketers make very compelling appeals and I’m just happy to be able to do my bit to support the Parkdale Cricket Club.”

Sports splash: Mark Dreyfus MP visited Mordialloc-Braeside footy club to announce a grant.

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Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON Council concerns over the state of bridges across the Peninsula Link freeway will result in them writing to the road’s authorities to state their worries.

Photos shown to Frankston councillors show the bridges showing bad signs of wear and tear, with cracks and rust starting to show. Tiles along walls have fallen off and graffiti has not been removed.

Council voted at their 19 November meeting to address their concerns to Southern Way Pty Ltd and Landlease Operations, who are the owners and operators of the road.

The motion also states that council will “register concern about dumped rubbish on land adjoining the Peninsula Link”.

Cr Kris Bolam said the photos show “two of the bridges in particular, the Golf Links Road bridge and the Cranbourne Road bridge in quite a bit of disrepair.

“I’ve been approached by a number of residents with concerns relating to the wear and tear issues, substandard installation works where you actually have tiles attached to the walls falling down. These are tiles that were only installed three to four years ago. You’ve got graffiti, tire damage marks on the ground, the bridges aren’t being maintained.”

Cr Brian Cunial said at the meeting that the state of the Frankston Freeway was “also appalling”.

“We’ve written to state government about it and to Vic Roads, not so long ago they did a bit of work and removed all the trees, spread the mulch out and now there’s weeds everywhere. There’s still rubbish and graffiti,” he said.

SMOKERS flicking lit cigarette butts from their cars are those most frequently fined each year by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria – especially on the Mornington Peninsula.

They are among thousands fined for general littering: Last year, the EPA issued 12,984 litter infringement notices state-wide. Over a fouryear period, nearly 1000 fines were issued on the Mornington Peninsula.

As the summer tourism season approaches, the Mornington Peninsula will host thousands of day trippers and holiday makers at its many attractions.

But, EPA statistics show that it’s also the season for litterbugs with an increase in reports over December and January.

“We see a significant increase in litter reports as summer arrives on the peninsula,” EPA southern metro manager Steve Lansdell said.

“This summer we want to make sure the message gets across loud and clear; littering is not on.

What is thrown on our streets can end up in our bay and do tremendous environmental damage.

“If you see someone littering please let EPA or council know, especially if it’s a lit cigarette thrown from a car causing a fire hazard. EPA can issue a fine of up to $645. If the matter goes to court and is unsuccessfully challenged, magistrates usually take a very dim view with significant fines being imposed.

One case in Broadmeadows earned the culprits $2400 in fines and $3500 in costs.”

But it’s not just those flicking their butts out the window who are doing damage to the peninsula reserves and foreshore. “We’ve also recently in-

vestigated reports of illegally dumped waste at public parks at Hastings and dumped excavation material at Baxter,” Mr Lansdell said.

“It’s disappointing that people show such disregard for this beautiful part of the world. Everyone knows not to drop litter. We learn that as soon as we start school, and everyone certainly knows they shouldn’t drive into public parkland and dump their old lounges, TVs and used baby nappies.

“Unfortunately, identifying the people is often difficult without witnesses.

“As we come into summer we want the community to stay vigilant, take photos if it’s safe, and report what they’ve seen by calling 1300 372 842. The fire risk this season is high and everyone can help by reporting litterers and cigarette throwers.

“To make a litter infringement stick, we need the car’s details, including registration number if a car was involved, and details about where and when the incident occurred. If we don’t know about the offence EPA can’t act. The public is our best eyes and ears.”

Mornington Shire mayor Cr David Gill said the peninsula’s wildlife was at particular risk. “Illegal dumping poses a serious threat to our wildlife and can lead to contamination of land, waterways and groundwater,” Cr Gill said.

“There are plenty of ways to do the right thing with a long list of items able to be disposed of for little or no cost at our resource recovery centres.

“It’s not hard to do the right thing: anyone who isn’t able to get to the centre can use their rates vouchers to book a kerbside collection.”

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Peninsula Film Festival returns this summer and introduces Musiqua THE AGL Peninsula Film Festival returns to entertain the crowds on screen and stage this February, and for the first time introduces Musiqua, with live music at Hastings Foreshore.

Now in its eighth year, the festival will run from February 1 – 3, 2019 and features a ticketed launch at Rosebud Cinema on the Friday Feb 1, the popular FREE short film festival at the Village Green in Rosebud on Sat Feb 2 and is expanding to include a new music festival at Hastings, Musiqua, on the Sunday Feb 3.

The FREE short film festival is the highlight of the program and runs on Saturday 2 February 2019.

20 shortlisted Australian filmmakers showcase their films in front of a panel of celebrity judges and film luminaries. Judges award monetary prizes for best short films and other categories including Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best International and the Woodleigh School Emerging Filmmaker Award.

The 2019 event has welcomed a new category – the Rye, Rosebud and Dromana Community Bank® branches of Bendigo Bank My Local Hero Award. Aspiring film makers have the chance to enter a 2-minute film featuring someone who has made an impact on the region and share their inspiring story on the big screen.

This year, the festival’s judging panel includes Lachy Hulme (Offspring, Romper Stomper TV series), Kestie Morassi (Wolf Creek, Dirty Deeds), Don Hany (Offspring, White Collar Blue, Bad Mothers), Michala Banas (Upper Middle Bogan, McLe-

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od’s Daughters) and Triple M radio host and actor Mick Molloy. They’ll be joined by the world’s best stuntwoman, US actress Danielle Burgio, who is highly regarded for her stunt work as Trinity in the Matrix series.

Actress and television presenter Tania Zaetta will MC the evening.

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FREE short film festival in Rosebud and enjoy an evening of short films and live music performances along with great local food and wine from the gourmet food truck alley.

The next day, Hastings Foreshore beckons the public to roll out the picnic rugs and dancing shoes at the inaugural music, food and wine gathering, Musiqua. The fantastic line-up showcases live music from

respected artists Ella Hooper, Terry Serio & Charlie Owen, The Midwayers, Taylor Piggott and Matilda Pearl as well as food trucks, wine and craft beer and an afternoon market.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Private Walker gets a grand welcome home Compiled by Brodie Cowburn A GREAT surprise awaited Private Bob Walker on his arrival, in Mr Norman McDonald’s well decorated car, at the corner of Humphries and Walkers roads, on Tuesday last.

A whole hearted welcome awaited him. A large arch was erected, consisting of gum, streamers and flags, and Anzac Walker’s colors crowning the whole.

Nearby was a table groaning under the weight of the feast provided by the proud neighbours of the returning soldier.

An extra treat was provided in a huge bowl of strawberries and cream, the former specially grown by Mrs Morgan for the occasion.

It was indeed a very gay scene, in true Australian setting.

The bugle calls resounded (by bugler Broomhead) and a rally, by drummer Fergusen, heralded the arrival of the car.

The National anthem was played

by Mr Fergusen, on the violin, Grace being sung, the splendid tea, arranged

by Mrs Morgan and the Misses Broomhead, assisted by Mesdames Fergusen, Broomhead and Woods, was greatly appreciated.

Cr Oates was well to the fore with a glad speech of welcome, which was ably responded to by Private Walker, after which “He’s a jolly good fellow” was sung with thorough heartedness.

Mrs Walker was presented with an Australian flag, though small, the spirit of the feelings was large indeed.

The happy faces of the children many of which have kept up a regular correspondence with Pte Walker,

were a delightful welcome.

Should we decide at any time, to decorate our township with arches, it would be well to secure the services of Messrs Fergusen, Woods, and Syd Morgan, as well as the artistic eyes of their lady friends, why were responsible for the splendid piece of work at Humphries road.

Our best wishes for a long life of happiness to Anzac and Mrs Walker *** THE general meeting of the Progress Association, which was to have been held on Friday the 22nd November, lapsed, for the want of a quorum, the secretary being the only person in attendance. *** THE Tyabb annual picnic will be held in the Tyabb Park on Saturday December 28th. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co Pty Ltd will hold their usual monthly sale at Tanti on Monday next, when a good yarding of stock, sheep etc, will be offered. *** REV E. Tonkin will conduct both services in the local Methodist church next Sunday. Evening subject. “The bane of strong drink.” *** THE new edifice erected by the Methodist people at Pearcedale, will be dedicated at 3 p.m. on Thursday next, December 5th.

Addresses will be given by the Revs E. Tonkin and T. Alday.

This will be followed by a knife and fork tea in the public hall for which great preparation is being made.

In the evening there will be enter-

tainment. A splendid programme has been arranged, including solos from Miss Florence Vines, and elocutionary items from Rev Alday.

Probably a drag will be secured to convey intending visitors from Frankston.

On Sunday, December 8th, the opening services will be conducted, afternoon and evening, by the Rev B. W. Heath, of Armadale. *** Peace Picnic to the Zoo. Favored by a glorious day the children’s picnic to the Zoo was a perfect success.

Mr M’Donald had the train arrangements so perfectly organised, that no discomfort occurred.

The special train left Somervilie at 8.10am and picked up the children from Moorooduc, Baxter, Langwarrin and Frankston, including Mt. Martha.

Mr Le Souef the Director of the Gardens, personally made the visit an education treat, and his staff of courteous attendants were untiring in their efforts.

The place might easily be mistaken for a Botanical Garden, for beautiful flowers foliage plants, shady trees and well kept lawns predominate and though the number of animals is immense, they seem only to occur in the beautiful surroundings, and the idea of captivity does not obtrude upon the pleasure of the visitor.

The place is ideal for a picnic, and the fact that the train lands visitors at the very gates of the Zoo, makes the trip specially suitable for country parties.

It was most noticeable, and to the credit of the children, how kindly

they treated the animals.

They behaved as visitors should in making a friendly call.

“Molly” perhaps, would be the only one that evening, to regret the visit, for when last seen, she was hors do combat - lying done up, with peanuts and lollies all about her.

The return journey was made happy by thoughts of a most enjoyable day, spent with the animals of the whole world.

The general opinion is that the excursion should be made an annual event.

Whether it was the Kaiser’s bonfire that originated it or not, Mr Hartland has proved himself a children’s benefactor, for it was there the brighter idea was originated by him; 224 adults and 370 children took part in the excursion. *** £100 Reward. WILL be paid for information leading to the conviction of the Person or Persons who are responsible for the damage recently done to my store at Somerville.

GEO KEAST *** LEFT in Mornington Train, Saturday evening, parcel containing dress, addressed Mrs Partridge.

Finder please communicate with Corpl A. Partridge, Langwarrin Camp. Reward. *** Welcome Home Committee.

A MEETING of the above committee was held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday evening last, in order to take steps to give a welcome to some of the Frankston soldiers who were returning in a few days.

Owing to the shortness of the notice given, there was not a large attendance.

Cr Oates explained that they had been called together rather hurridly that evening for the purpose of taking steps to give a welcome home to Private R. Walker, Farrier-Sergeant Smith, Private Hanton, Wireless Operator Tait and Driver H. Covington, and as many more who may return within the next few days.

Cr Mason moved that the reception take place on Friday, 6th December.

Seconded by. Mr Tait, and carried.

The following arrangements were made for carrying out the function Mrs H. M’Comb to have charge of the catering arrangements; Mesdames Mason and Tait to arrange the evening’s programme, and Mrs Cunneen to look after the decorating with Mr and Mrs Reeves.

Misses Howett and Johnson and as many volunteers as possible to assist Mr. H M’Comb was appointed doorkeeper It was also decided to ask the Wattle Club for the loan of their crockery.

Mrs Deane moved that a letter be sent to the secretary of the Frankston Fire Brigade notifying him that some of the old members were returning, and asking that other members should attend the welcome in uniform.

The offer of Mr Brierly (through Mrs Mason) to play for the dances at the various welcomes to returned men gratuitously was accepted with thanks.

The meeting then closed *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 30 November 1918

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The Most Awesome Enid in All The World

By Stuart McCullough I’D been warned. Upon suggesting that, for her birthday, I could take my niece to the bookshop I was told to bring a packed lunch. By which they meant that she was likely to take a long time deciding. This, however, sounded about right to me as I too like to take my time when browsing in a bookshop. I’m not sure what it is about bookshops that demands a decree of decorum, if not outright silence. Is it because bookshops look a bit like libraries that people tend to keep the noise to a minimum?

I’d loved reading when I was a kid.

Maybe that’s because, unlike sport, I was good at it. I know that writers tend to name Milan Kundera, Marcel Proust or something equally pretentious when identifying their literary influences, but if they were honest, they’d all say ‘Enid Blyton’. Because there’s no getting around it – Enid was a literary powerhouse without equal.

She is possibly the most famous ‘Enid’ of all time. I devoured her books in hours to the point that my parents despaired when I informed them the book they’d just bought me had been read, cover to cover, on the car ride home. I was kind of annoying that way. I skipped Noddy and went straight for The Magic Faraway Tree. When I think back, much of my childhood was spent looking for the Magic Faraway Tree, which I secretly hoped was located somewhere in the back paddock, even if no one had ever described the scrub on the other side of the creek as ‘enchanted’.

The Wishing Chair series completely changed the way I viewed my

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father’s rocking chair. It was the chair he sat on when reading the paper after work, with a small glass of sherry and a plate of barbecue shapes, cheese and cabana. When he wasn’t reading ‘The Herald’ (which was the afternoon paper then), I’d sit deeply in the

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chair, grip the arms and await takeoff.

It never came, which made my decision to wear a helmet seem even more ridiculous.

Then there was ‘The Circus series’ featuring Jimmy Brown. It made me want to run away and join the circus.

Not because I was smitten with the circus lifestyle but because I wanted to meet Lotta. Technically speaking, the horse-riding Lotta may have been my first ever crush. Upon reflection, I’m not sure what value I would have added to the circus. I wasn’t that good with animals and struggled to make a decent fist of the monkey bars, much less the trapeze. Probably sound clerical support.

I was addicted to the Famous Five.

Much like a wedding invitation, I dreamed of a world inhabited by ‘the Famous Five’ with me as their ‘plus one’. I would have happily spent my youth solving mysteries and enjoying lashings of jam and sweet tea rather than doing my homework and watering the plants (my least favourite chore). Julian, Dick and Ann would welcome me. George would be resentful at first but, after I cracked a few mysteries, would give me the crime-fighting respect I deserved. As for Timmy the dog, he’d be all over me like a meat tray.

Of course I moved on to ‘The Secret Seven’. Although, as with musical groups, the bigger the band the less likely you are to recall the individual members. When you say ‘John, Paul, George and Ringo’, everyone knows who you’re talking about. Try doing it with Earth, Wind and Fire and you’ll only confuse people. In many respect, The Secret Seven were the Earth, Wind and Fire of children’s literature. Peter, Janet, Jack, Pam, Sporty, Ginger and Ringo were the Secret Seven, a society with the somewhat unfortunate initials of ‘the SS’, dedicated to solving mysteries. As childhood pastimes go,

I genuinely feel that solving mysteries has fallen off the radar. I blame video games.

At a certain point in your life, you move on from Enid Blyton. Not all at once, but once it happens you can never really go back. But it remains embedded in my childhood. Not that she was without her critics. According to Wikipedia, her works have variously been described as elitist, sexist, racist and xenophobic. Doubtless, she brushed this off as ‘nit-picking’.

As flawed as they are, they are the product of the age in which they were born. What’s fascinating is that they continue to speak to the imaginations of children even now.

After several hours of browsing, I’d selected a book on Economics and something by PJ O’Rourke on the state of politics today which, based on the blurb, I suspect PJ believes is something akin to general insanity.

From time to time I checked on my niece who, like me, was taking her sweet time. It never occurred to me that long-form browsing in bookshops might be a family trait. Somehow, and without prompting, she found herself standing in front of the Enid Blyton section.

There was a period of consultation and much deliberation. Eventually, we went with The Magic Faraway Tree. I’ll be fascinated to see if she likes it. Or whether, next time we’re in Tyabb at my father’s farm, she wants to look for the Magic Faraway Tree in the back paddock. I’m a certain starter. I’ll just need to remember to bring a packed lunch with lashings of jam and sweet tea. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Big total: Long Island have made it a challenge for Crib Point after posting a total of 245. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Long Island play the long game

By Brodie Cowburn

PENINSULA

LONG Island have kicked off their two dayer against Crib Point in style, batting out the first day to post a huge total of 9/245.

Long Island’s opening three batsmen kept the runs ticking over, but a brilliant fourth wicket stand of 105 runs between Michael Burke and Brad Bailey helped them to a fantastic position.

Bailey batted brilliant to post 75 runs.

At the close of play for the day, Long Island ended up at 9/245 off 80 overs.

Glenn Barclay was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2/38 off 22 overs.

Crib Point will have a very difficult task ahead of them to salvage the match, especially given they sit bottom of the ladder.

Moorooduc relied on opener Ben Williams’ score of 60 in their opening innings at Eric Bell Reserve to help them to a final total of 154 against the Pines.

Williams received little help from his batting partners, as they all toppled alongside him for less than 15.

Williams eventually fell with his side at 4/63, and the tail chipped in to held them to a defendable total.

Pines’ run chase was dealt a blow in their four overs at the crease before the close of play, after Moorooduc’s Robbie Lancaster claimed an early scalp to leave the home side at 1/4 .

Baden Powell will face Somerville in a two day clash.

Main Ridge will battle Red Hill in a

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two day clash.

DISTRICT

DELACOMBE Park will go into the second day of their clash against Carrum with a very handy lead.

Jonathan Guthrie’s opening run stand of 80 set the tone for a fantastic innings, as Delacombe Park ended up all out for an impressive 224.

The tail performed especially well, as they recovered from 5/117 to post a very impressive total.

Captain Ricky Ramsdale put together an entertaining innings in the middle order, smashing two sixes.

Jake D’Atri can hold his head up after taking four wickets, including the prize scalp of Guthrie caught and bowled.

Carrum came in to bat to close the day out and finished at 0/10 off five overs.

Seaford will be disappointed after a complete capitulation against Seaford Tigers, which left them bowled out after just 35 overs.

Seaford’s opening four batsmen in their crosstown derby combined for only 14 runs, leaving the middle order to salvage something from the innings.

Dil Pageni top scored with 22, and Seaford were left bruised and battered all out for 91.

Matthew Roach was damaging and economical with the ball, claiming 3/18 off nine overs.

Seaford Tigers also saw a number of wickets fall early, and were left struggling at 5/47. Matthew Roach came in to bat and again saved the day by post-

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ing 74 runs, including a six, to guide the Tigers to 8/199 at the close of play.

At Thomas Barclay Oval, Heatherhill have started strongly and posted a good total against Hastings.

Heatherhill’s tail let down good performances from the top order, as they finished up all out for 175 from a little under 74 overs.

Luke Hewitt took 4/29 off his 15 overs.

Hastings came in for their innings and batted well over six overs to finish the afternoon at 0/13.

Mt Martha are set to take on Rosebud in a clash that will end next Saturday.

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TYABB have got off to a superb start away from home in their two day clash against Dromana.

Nick Taranto opened for the Yabbies, and put together an unbelievable performance to set his side up for a huge total.

Taranto raised the bat after passing his century, knocking 16 fours to the boundaries and a six as well. He was eventually dismissed for 127, but the damage had well and truly been done.

Dromana will have a big task next week to catch up.

Skye have made a meal for their first innings against Boneo, with their opponents passing their target with ease on the first day of play.

Glen Petersen posted figures of 3/6 as Skye fell for a paltry 57 from 42 overs.

Boneo battered Skye, posting 5/232

off just 38 hours, setting themselves up to take both innings.

At Peninsula Reserve, Jason Bedford put together a captain’s knock in the middle order to help his side to 156 all out against Balnarring.

Bedford hit three sixes and five fours to post a total of 67. His wicket was the last to fall at the end of the 63rd over.

Balnarring’s run chase hit an early speed bump with the loss of their opener, but they settled to make 1/26 from 16 overs.

Andrew Kiston bowled six overs before stumps, impressing to take figures of 1/1.

Tootgarook are set to take on Carrum Downs in their two-dayer.

Rye, who are not flying high after losing five on the fly, have a bye.

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A FANTASTIC team performance by Langwarrin has seen them finish at 246 at stumps in their clash away from home to Mt Eliza.

Six Langwarrin batsmen posted totals above 20, with Taylor Smith raising the bat for a half century.

The Redlegs will have to work hard to get near the target on day two of their clash.

At Harry MacDonald Oval, Peninsula Old Boys have got off to a good start in their run chase against Pearcedale.

Pearcedale won the toss and elected to bat first, with Matt Cousland top scoring from the number three position with 46 runs.

James La Brooy was good with ball in hand for OB, taking 4/39 and doing particular damage to the tail.

Old Boys had 11 overs to make a dent in their target, and performed well to end up at 0/44 at stumps.

Josh Swainston was expensive from his three overs, conceding 21 runs.

Alexandra Park played host to Mornington and and Sorrento in the first day of their two day clash.

Sorrento opened the batting and were left shocked after losing their two opening batsmen for just 5 runs each.

They continued to struggle until a huge middle order partnership of 124 runs between Liam O’Connor and Chris King helped the Sharks recover to make 205 all out. Their last six wickets were lost for just 11 runs.

Rueben Higgins tore through the tail end, claiming 5/12 off less than eight overs.

Mornington batted six overs before stumps, finishing at 0/12.

Flinders’ match against Baxter got off to a rough start as their opening innings was brought to a close for just 76 runs.

Chamika Sattambi raised the ball with a five wicket haul.

Daniel Warwick top scored for Baxter in their subsequent innings with 57 runs to help Baxter claim the first innings. They declared at 3/101.

Flinders are in danger of losing both innings in the second day, as their eight overs to close the day saw them finish at 2/9.

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Chalkitis confident of success SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie HARRY Chalkitis is a man on a mission and for Southern United’s sake let’s hope it’s not mission impossible.

Two-time Victorian Coach of the Year, former men’s state team coach, head coach of Bentleigh Greens and Port Melbourne, head coach of Victoria Vision in the women’s NSL, head of Victoria’s National Training Centre women’s program …

The list of coaching credits goes on and on but right now Chalkitis is focused on a major challenge as Southern United technical director and it’s one he is meeting head-on.

“Football is all about results and we have to be results focussed,” Chalkitis said.

“Anyone who says it’s not is either on another planet or doesn’t have a clue.

“Why do you play if you don’t play to win?

“Development has its place but it will happen while you’re winning games and it has to be like that.”

Southern’s results created records last season but for the wrong reasons.

It drew one of its 27 league games, scored five goals and had 188 scored against it.

Chalkitis restructured the club’s coaching set-up and now is working on overhauling the senior squad.

“I definitely think we can turn things around and if we can start getting results there will be a different emphasis at the club and people outside the club will start looking at us differently.”

Chalkitis is on the phone daily to his many contacts in the game, arranging meetings with coaches and casting a wide net in search of the players who can best fill the club’s two available visa spots.

His long-standing friendship with Arsenal women’s head coach and former Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City W-League coach Joe Montemurro may reap rewards and the appointment of Uruguayan-born Washington Castillo as senior coach has allowed Southern to look at players from South America.

But Chalkitis is not only focusing on sifting through overseas visa prospects.

He’s also searching local and interstate markets for players that would be a good fit for Southern.

He has held discussions with a highprofile goalkeeper and he’s hoping that his Victory and Melbourne City contacts will allow him to deal directly with players who may be lured

Challenge for Chalkitis: Southern United technical director Harry Chalkitis (left), Arsenal women’s coach Joe Montemurro (centre) and Southern United president Shannon Palmer.

to Southern at the end of the current W-League season.

Southern’s 2018 captain Natasha Dakic and goalkeeper Freya Crocker have left the club but for Chalkitis these are minor hiccups along the way and all part of the off-season merrygo-round that is a hallmark of the modern game.

He admits that the club was keen to retain Dakic who is a talented central defender or midfielder but it looks likely that she will join Box Hill United.

“We’ve already achieved one target which was to develop our under-19 squad instead of relying on players from younger squads to supplement that team.

“We’ve got 14 to 15 girls training twice a week under Aaron (Myatt) and I’m pleased with the way that is progressing.”

Chalkitis has been looking at the local women’s scene and targets have been identified and will be contacted this week.

He’s keen to bolster the midfield and striking stocks and he’s confident that he’ll get the players that can turn things around.

“My first aim is to make sure that players who come to Southern and play for us next year are here to com-

pete not just to have a training session.

“Respect is what makes it or breaks it.

“If we can get a bit of respect around the traps where people say ‘we’re going to Southern but there’s no guarantee that we’re going to win’ then we will have improved.”

In State 1 South-East news veteran midfielder Craig Smart has signed on for a ninth straight season at Mornington.

Smart, 35, is a former Frankston Strikers, Frankston Pines and Bentleigh Greens star who has left an indelible mark on the local scene.

It’s believed that Doveton and Peninsula Strikers were among a group of clubs keen to talk to the Scot who has been on the books of Edinburgh giants Hibs and Hearts.

“I’ve got a strong bond with a lot of guys still at Mornington and with the senior team in a rebuilding stage there’s a lot of juniors coming through which is what attracted me to play another year there,” Smart said.

“I contemplated retiring but there’s a couple of incentives to help the young guys coming through.

“It’s year by year now for me and I had a tough season last season which is why I considered my options.”

Smart is a popular figure among his

peers and next season he’ll come up against many former teammates who are in the senior squad at newly promoted Doveton.

“I’ve been around for a while so there are plenty of old teammates that I play against nowadays but yes it’ll be good fun playing against Doveton.”

It will be even more fun if Mornington wins a place in Victoria’s elite club competition which will adopt a threetier structure after next season.

“It’s exciting to think about promotion next season and getting the club into a position it’s never been in. I want to be part of that.”

In State 2 South-East news there has been a change to Peninsula Strikers’ pre-season fixtures.

Danny Verdun’s men will now take on NPL giant Oakleigh Cannons at Centenary Park on the evening of Tuesday 22 January and the Kingston City match scheduled for the following day has been called off.

Strikers’ central defender George Whiteoak is expected to join State 1 outfit Mazenod Victory.

In State 3 South-East news Frankston Pines announced last week that it had secured the signing of 23-year-old Callum Khaiyath for season 2019.

“CK” is a former Dandenong City and Knox City junior who made the

breakthrough into senior ranks with Casey Comets under Billy Armour.

He made his senior debut for Langwarrin under Gus Macleod in 2016 and was part of the Lawton Park club’s 2017 championship-winning squad.

“He is an accomplished, versatile footballer who can play in a variety of positions and we are delighted to have secured the services of a player who was being pursued by a number of clubs,” Football Operations Manager Lee Davies said.

Khaiyath joined Noble Park United in round 4 last season.

“He is a right footer and is comfortable playing in either full-back position, as a centre back or in the middle of the park,” Pines senior coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor said.

“He’s fit, has an excellent work rate and technically is very good.”

Pines announced yesterday (Monday) that it also had signed 18-yearold Bailey Atkinson.

The attacking full back has received an outstanding football education with NPL clubs Bentleigh Greens, Dandenong Thunder and Dandenong City.

“We are delighted to welcome another quality young player to the club,” president Steve Spencer said.

“Bailey is an exciting local talent who has opted to join us over an NPL club.

“Credit must go to Lee (Davies) and ‘Squizzy’ (Kevin Taylor) who have identified and secured Bailey who we view as a long-term senior player for Frankston Pines.”

In State 4 South news Seaford United has clinched the signing of striker Mitch Lander who left North Seaford Reserve to play for Pines last season.

“Mitch is a massive signing for us,” Seaford senior coach Matt MorrisThomas said.

“His forward pressure on and off the ball will be really important next season and he’s already shown that he can score goals so we’re delighted to have him back at the club.”

Morris-Thomas is negotiating with a central defender and two central midfielders from local clubs and hopes to reach agreement this week.

“Things are starting to come together really well and we want to become a more professional outfit,” he said.

“We’ve locked in a physio which we haven’t had for a while, we’ve got the new changerooms and we’re basically rebuilding the squad.”

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Women’s champ: Jordyn Hassett tops the Women’s Road Club Championships alongside Bizzy Butterworth (second) and Dale Maizels (third). Picture: Supplied.

Up-and-comer: Jack Marshall receives the under-19s trophy with Joel Hawkins’ mother, Liza, and coach, Chris Savage. Picture: Supplied.

Three-peat: Alex Holden claims his third straight Men’s Road Club Championship. Picture: Supplied.

Road cyclists rewarded at club champs

By Ben Triandafillou THE Mornington Cycling Club hosted their season’s highlight, the MCC Road Club Championships, in Main Ridge on Saturday 10 November.

The MCC Road Club Championships has long been touted as the club’s biggest day of the year, and this year it was certainly no different.

The pinnacle of the club’s year had the biggest turnout they’ve ever had with the women’s competition enjoying more popularity than in recent years.

Mornington Cycling Club president Bruce Trew said the event certainly lived up to its high expectations.

“It went really well,” Trew said.

“The weather was perfect. It was meant to be the best day of the year and that’s exactly what it was.

“It was a good club day and a good competitive race day.”

The main events were won by Alex Holden who took out the Men’s Road Club Championship and Jordyn Hassett who won the Women’s Road Club Championship.

Holden’s win in the Men’s Road Club Championship, brought up his third straight year of success in the feature event.

Trew said it has been great to see Holden continue his successful run.

“He’s really dedicated, rides copi-

ous amounts of kilometres and is just really committed to his riding,” he said.

“He does all the hard work, he’s humble and quietly spoken and it’s great to see him start getting results at the top level.”

Holden has been riding as part of the elite road cycling team, Anchor Point South Coast Cycling, for the past year and has been competing on the National Road Series circuit.

Another notable winner from the championships was 18-year-old Jack Marshall who won the under-19s event as well as being awarded the under-19s Joel Hawkins Scholarship.

The scholarship offers the up-and-

coming talent support for his road cycling development over a 12 month period as a racing member of MCC. It also provides him with a full package of coaching, physical therapy, bike servicing, MCC membership and kit.

Trew said they couldn’t have found a better recipient for the award.

“He was a really worthy recipient, his application was amazing and he was just the perfect candidate for the award,” he said.

“He’s an up and coming junior and just an all-round really nice kid.”

Further results from the MCC Road Club Championships included: In the Legends division: First: Colin Morris, second: Ben Shuster, third:

Clive Strickland; Super Masters: First: Neale Adams, second: Edy Gasparini; Masters: First: Jackson Sharples, second: Dean Phillips, third: Bruce Trew; under-19s: First: Jack Marshall, second: Nathan Mann, third: Flynn Atkins; Elite Men: First: Alex Holden, second: Andy Gynes, third: Jet Turner; and in the Elite Women: First: Jordyn Hassett, second: Bizzy Butterworth, third: Dale Maizels.

The Mornington Cycling Club will hold one more competition for the season, the Criterium Championships, which will be held at Casey Fields in December.

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CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS scoreboard Out of nowhere: Previously unknown sprinter Dhruv Rodrigues-Chico stormed home to win the 120 metre Men’s Gift final. Picture: Supplied

Hastings Gift hits the ground running

By Ben Triandafillou ATHLETES from across the country descended upon the Thomas Barclay Oval, Hastings in hopes of claiming the inaugural running of the Hastings Gift on Saturday 17 November.

With $8,000 up for grabs in the 120-metre men’s and women’s feature events, the Hastings Gift was bound to attract plenty of attention.

But it was the local Mornington Peninsula-based sprinting team, Pride Performance, who came to the fore in the 120m Women’s Gift as Sophia Fighera took out the first edition of the Women’s Hastings Gift.

Fighera (5.00 handicap) finished ahead of Cara Boustead (10.00) and Commonwealth Games competitor Maddie Coates (-2.00) in the women’s final.

That victory gave Fighera her

second Gift win in the past two years having also won the St Alban’s Gift in 2017.

In the men’s feature event, it was the previously unknown Dhruv Rodrigues-Chico (6.00 handicap) who claimed gold in the Gift final, ahead of Fegiro omuvuie (5.00) and Tim Rosen (14.00). To add to the already impressive feat, it was Dhruv’s first time competing in a Victorian League competition.

Hastings Gift race analyst Brosnan Kelly said it was a fantastic achievement for both Gift winners.

“To win the Gift against the calibre of athletes that competed at your first go is pretty impressive – it’s really unheard of,” Brosnan said.

“Sophia ran exceptionally well. It’s her first year with Pride Performance and she’s had a great year as she also

made the Stawell Gift semi-final earlier this year as well.”

Further winners from the inaugural Hastings Gift included: 70m Open: Hanna Basic (9.25); 70M Restricted: Rachel O’Brien (14.25); 120m under-14 Mixed: Harry O’Farrell (15.0); 120m under-18 Boys: Eugene Read-spinks (19.50); 120m under-18 Girls: Fin Fawcett (26.25); 120m Masters: Steven Coulson (15.75); 300m Open: Mohamad Zeed (26.00); 300m Womens & Masters: Zoe Nicholson (54.00); 800m Open: Ky Davies (50.00); and 1600m Open: Joel Donnar (100.00).

Overall, Brosnan Kelly said the feedback from all the competitors was very positive.

“They all said they’ll be back next year which is massive because if there’s no athletes, there’s no Gift,”

he said.

“I thought the standard of athletes was very good. To have multiple Stawell Gift winners and Commonwealth Games competitors in the inaugural running of the Hastings Gift was brilliant.

“The winners said it felt prestigious, so it will be more about keeping the atmosphere going and hopefully the Gift can continue to get better as the years go on.

“I’m pretty proud of how the inaugural event went and I think it’s a great starting point to build off.”

Similarly, Hastings Gift president Terry Kelly said the first running of the Gift was certainly a success but the support that they received throughout the process was a massive help.

“Being the first one, you don’t re-

ally know what to expect, but all the athletes that came said that they were happy with the facilities and the support we had throughout the process was absolutely fantastic,” he said.

“We had enormous support from the council and local traders, and the Hastings Cricket Club was incredibly helpful as well as they gave us their field for the day and took time away from their own competition.”

Whether we see the Gift again next year, Terry Kelly said he “sees no reason why not”.

“It’s a lot of work and you learn a lot, but the intention is to make it an annual event alongside the Rye Gift and put two great Gifts from the Peninsula onto the calendar.”

The Rye Gift and Family Fun Day will be held on the second Saturday of January, 2019.

Our Luca tops off Hunter’s winning week LOW-FLYING sprinter Our Luca topped off a successful week for Mornington-based racehorse trainer, Jerome Hunter, on Friday 16 November.

The five-year-old gelding’s backto-back victory at the Moonee Valley twilight meeting provided Hunter with his third consecutive win in two days – having had Bianconi Magic and Tall Lady break their maidens the night before at Pakenham.

Our Luca led from the front before kicking clear under the urgings of Mornington-based apprentice jockey Jack Martin.

The Brent Stanley-trained gelding Critical Thinking lunged late, but Our Luca held on for a half-head victory and brought up his sixth win from 12 career starts.

Trainer Jerome Hunter said it’s been a positive couple of years for the stable.

“The last 12 months to two years have been very good and the stable has been going really well,” Hunter said.

“You can’t win them all, but you’ve just got to place them the best you can and hope they’ll be competitive.

We just try to find the right race for the right horse.”

Hattrick: Our Luca previously winning at Pakenham. Picture: Supplied

Hunter has found the right race for Our Luca more often than not, having finished first or second at every start for his last two preparations.

He has also found plenty of success at Moonee Valley over the past

couple of seasons, and this season in particular he currently sits at 100 per cent strike rate at the track with two winners from two runners.

Hunter said taking a more quality over quantity approach has paid

dividends for him.

“I’m fortunate enough to be able to sell the ones that I don’t think are all that good up north where they can start to win some races and hang on to the ones that have potential and

are going to go through the grades relatively fast,” he said.

Hunter, who had a good opinion of Bianconi Magic and Tall Lady, said he felt that they both showed signs of having that potential.

“I always liked them heading in,” he said.

“They always showed something, and their trials were encouraging.

I thought they would pick off their maiden’s pretty quickly and Pakenham just seemed the right place to place them.”

Bianconi Magic and Tall Lady both broke their maidens with relative ease.

Bianconi Magic came from the back of the field to score a comfortable three-and-a-quarter length win over equal-favourite Subican while Tall Lady hugged the rails up front and kicked clear for a two-and-a-half length victory. Both maiden winners were ridden by apprentice jockey Stephanie Thornton.

Hunter said he now plans on giving Bianconi Magic and Tall Lady one more start before sending them out for a spell, while Our Luca will head towards another benchmark 78 race at Moonee Valley on Saturday 1 December.

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