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THE Multicultural Express will pull into Kingston train stations again in November after the success of the inaugural initiative in 2013. Pictured are Driver Mita, left, and Eddie Dean sharing some Cook Islands melodies with Mentone train station commuters. Musicians will entertain Frankston line passengers on their daily commute to and from Melbourne. See story Page 5. Picture: Gary Sissons

Political ties a council bind Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au COUNCIL candidates could be pressured to declare their political affiliations and campaign donations would be capped if reforms proposed by a Local Government Electoral Review Panel are adopted.

The panel, headed by former federal Liberal MP Petro Georgiou, recommended council hopefuls be asked about their political affiliations when standing for election. Candidates would be asked to reveal “whether they are a member of a registered political party” and “whether they are endorsed by a

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ommendations aimed to “strengthen the integrity with which elections are conducted”. There were 41 recommendations made in the report released on Monday (8 September). Currently, council election candidates face little scrutiny about their political links and can claim to be

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THE joys of fatherhood come in many different forms. Just ask Chelsea SES volunteer Phil Wall whose daughter, Kimba, has Down syndrome. Any thoughts of sympathy are quickly dispelled when he tells of the joy and fulfilment she has brought into his, and wife Maryann’s, lives. It’s a message well worth listening to and, luckily for Kingston residents, it’s one he – and Kimba – will happily share at the Cheltenham Library, Stanley Ave, on Tuesday 7 October, from 7-8pm. The talk follows the launch of a book, Now I See, compiled by Carolyn McDiarmid and Angela Blakston, which chronicles the experiences of families of children with Down syndrome. The authors spoke to 50 families while doing research; the Walls’ chapter is called Surprise, Surprise. The book is in steady demand at Kingston libraries and the talk will augment its popularity. Far from being a tale of woe, their story is uplifting and positive, capturing their child’s essential beauty and sincerity – and reversing common, unjustified stereotypes. “I wish we’d had this book when we had Kimba,” Mr Wall said. “We were told to just take her home and love her but not to expect anything of her. How wrong could that be? She

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was the best Christmas present we could ever have had.” The 24 year old loves music and singing – especially karaoke – and is a practised speaker herself, often talking to school groups. She works at the Family Life op shop in Chelsea on Mondays and Wednesdays and has done

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Teen takes on party machines Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au A 19-YEAR-OLD university student has decided to enter the contest for the seat of Mordialloc at November’s state election. Georgina Oxley said she aims to provide “a political voice” for a younger generation “disillusioned” by the political party system. Ms Oxley said she represented an alternative for voters jaded by the constraints of party politics. “People say my age group is disillusioned [with politics]... but I’m giving it a crack,” she said. Ms Oxley said she is not a member of any political party and will stand as an independent. The Parkdale resident is studying a bachelor of arts/science at Deakin University in Burwood, majoring in politics and physics for the life sciences. She said “she always had a passion for social justice” from an early age. “I am only 19 but I sit and listen to people’s concerns and it’s not just younger people who are disillusioned with politics.” Ms Oxley’s slick website states: “I want to ensure that the people of Mordialloc have a voice, a voice that stands up for them, not the political powerhouses.”

She said “making Chelsea a destination” was one of her top priorities. Her campaign pledges include a push to upgrade Chelsea train station to “a premium station”. She said the station needed to be fully staffed and upgraded. Chelsea traders have advised Ms Oxley that the area has a “run down feel” and needs to be promoted as a destination rather than just a suburb to “pass through”. Other major campaign promises included the need to ensure Kingston’s Green Wedge is not rezoned for commercial uses including residential development. Ms Oxley told The News she is not a member of any political party and had not yet decided which way her preference votes would flow until all candidates had declared their hand. She will contest the election against incumbent Liberal MP Lorraine Wreford, Labor candidate Tim Richardson and Australian Greens candidate Alex Breskin. Candidates can officially lodge their nominations with the Victorian Electoral Commission after 6pm on Tuesday 4 November once the state government issues the writ formally calling the election. Voters will head to the polls on 29 November.

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New voice: Georgina Oxley will run as an independent candidate in the seat of Mordialloc at the state election.

A 30-year-old man is facing a string of charges after allegedly throwing a full can of alcohol at an unmarked police car at Carrum. Police allege the Frankston man reacted angrily to being honked after walking in front of a car driven by an off-duty officer near the corner of McLeod Rd and Station St about 3pm on 30 August. The man was arrested after allegedly hurling abuse – and a full can of bourbon of cola – at the vehicle. Police allege the man was found to be in possession of marijuana, prescription medicine, a box cutter, and stolen items. He has been charged with discharging a missile, possessing drugs and weapons, handling stolen goods and dealing with the proceeds of crime. n POLICE and fire investigators are probing a suspected arson attack at a vitamin supplements warehouse in Dingley Village last Thursday. It is the second time in less than a year the Supps R Us warehouse at corner of Boundary and Lower Dandenong roads has been hit by a suspicious fire following a major blaze late last year. Three CFA crews were called to the warehouse about 1.45am to find a small fire inside an office. Firefighters were able to douse the blaze before it spread to the main section of the warehouse where large quantities of stock was stored. The fire followed a major blaze at the warehouse last Boxing Day which cause significant damage. Police said that while both fires were suspicious it was not yet known if they were connected.

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Political ties may bind councillors Continued from Page 1 However, if a candidate declined to answer a question about their political background it would be marked “no response” on information listed on the Victorian Electoral Commission website. The panel believed “voters are sufficiently discerning to be trusted with the facts about party membership and to assess its relevance in their decision making as they cast their vote.” The questionnaire would also help weed out so-called “dummy” candidates - people who register as a candidate solely to pass preferences to “serious” candidates - by posing a series of questions about a candidates’ work life and community involvement. Fifty two candidates vied for nine seats on Kingston Council at the 2012 election. Victorian Local Governance Association president Sebastian Klein, a Hepburn Shire councillor, said the panel’s recommendations were “important” because they could influence how councils are chosen and formed. However, the VLGA is concerned the panel’s recommendations may become “lost” in the aftermath of November’s state election. “With the state election in November, these recommendations are at risk of being relegated to the bottom of the current Victorian Government’s ‘todo’ list,” Cr Klein said. “These important recommendations

have the potential to greatly affect how our councils are chosen and formed. “They need to remain a priority; and the sector and communities it serves, cannot afford to have the recommendations lost and forgotten amid election campaigning.” He also urged any incoming government to pursue reform. “We want an iron-clad guarantee that post-election the incoming state government will ensure that any accepted recommendations are acted on efficiently, so changes are in place in time for the 2016 local government elections,” Cr Klein said. Limiting campaign donations to $1000 per candidate from any one person or organisation in the run-up to council elections. George Brouwer, the Victorian Ombudsman from 2004 until March this year, noted in his public submission to the review: “All donations carry an associated risk; the expectation that something will be provided in return, like influence over a councillor’s activities or decisions.” An unlimited number of donations can presently be handed over to council candidates with just any amount over $500 in one transaction having to be declared. Public feedback on the Local Government Electoral Review Panel can be provided until 3 November. See www.dpcd.vic.gov.au or call 1300 736 075 for details.

Big hit: Stridor took to the stage at Kingston Town Hall and won the Kingston leg of the annual Battle of the Bands competition.

Stridor stride into finals LIVE music is alive and well in Kingston, judging by the success of the latest FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands competition. Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin was the venue for 300 people to hear five local bands compete for prizes in the annual competition organised by Kingston Youth Services’ FReeZA Committee and Fuse Productions. The event was headlined by Triple J Unearthed winners, Lunatics on Pogosticks from the NSW north coast, who describe themselves as a “trio of teen Aussie rapscallions that have been squeezing out some tasty tunes since gestation”. The local contingent consisted of five bands vying for

first place with Stridor taking the title. Stridor took home a $500 voucher sponsored by Samurai AV and also won the right to progress to the southern regional finals. Second prize went to Attack at Greenwood who received a band photo shoot from Big Pants Photography, while Groove Platoon took out third place, receiving a voucher from Jam Tin Studios, Cheltenham. Kingston Youth and Family Services are keen to recruit new members for the Fuse Productions Committee which organises FReeZA events for the City of Kingston. For more information on upcoming events contact Kingston Youth Services on 1300 369 436 or visit kyfs.org.au and facebook.com/fuseproductions

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All together now: Driver Mita (Cook Islands), Paja Jovaovic (Serbia), Valanga Khoza (South Africa) and Eddie Dean (South Africa) jam together at Mentone station last year. Picture: Gary Sissons

Multicultural express arrives KINGSTON train travellers will enjoy multicultural entertainment again this spring as Metro and the Office of Multicultural Affairs sets about improving the reputation of the Frankston line. Those travelling on the first four Saturdays in November will be treated to the joys of the Multicultural Express – roving entertainers who will play music from across the globe. The final party, to be held at Mentone Station from 11am-3pm on Saturday 22 November, will feature a mix of community and professional acts from a range of cultural performers from all continents living in the south-east. Multicultural food will also be available. Friends of Mentone Station chairperson Dorothy Booth said performers will show Kingston residents that the area “is home to rich and diverse cultures that offer different ways of life”. Coordinator Merryn Tinkler said last year’s inaugral Multicultural Express had been a great success. “Some people even got up and danced in the

aisles,” she said. In this year’s program, six performers of different cultures will perform in different carriages. “With multicultural choirs singing on platforms, and African drummers, Indian dancers, and Pacific Islanders singing on trains, train travel is about to become more colourful and entertaining,” the originator of the concept, former Frankston mayor Christine Richards, said. Metro has joined the Office of Multicultural Affairs to fund the program. If it proves popular, Metro will consider funding multicultural entertainers as a regular fixture on the Frankston line. Kingston Council’s Access and Equity Advisory Committee’s Gerry Vilkhov said: “It should also give Melbourne train travellers a real taste of just how fantastic the communities that live along the Frankston line are.” Experience the thrill of diversity by travelling on Saturday 1 November from 10am-1pm, Saturday 8 November 5-8pm, Saturday 15 November 5-8pm and Saturday 22 November 10am-1pm.

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OUR RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Patients rank St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital number one Our hospital has been ranked the number one private rehabilitation hospital operator by our inpatients according to the latest independent Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey results. The Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey is conducted annually and asks patients a number of questions about their entire hospital stay including the clinical management of their condition, rooms, meals, admission and discharge. Our hospital’s average inpatient score of 88.4 from 92 in patients who responded (a response rate of 60.5%) placed our hospital in the 99th percentile when benchmarked against other private rehabilitation hospitals. The results of our 2013 Australian Council of Healthcare clinical indicators showed that 99.2% of our patients return to accommodation equal to or greater than pre-episode

accommodation. This is 19.3% greater than the national average of 79.9% and 14% greater than the benchmark group average of 85.2%. The Australian Rehabilitation Outcome Centre (AROC) manages the collection and reporting of Functional Improvement Measures (FIM) across all Australian rehabilitation hospitals. The FIM measures a patient’s functional ability to carry out an activity independently versus their need for assistance from another person or a device. Patients functional ability is measured upon arrival and then again at discharge. Our hospital’s functional ability gain was 97.9% against a national standard of 95.9%. Our patients scored 1.2 points higher than other private rehabilitation hospitals nationally. For our patients this means that their ability to return to normal social activities such as bowling, golf or just walking along the beach is greater. If you would like to attend our hospital, please see your doctor for a referral.

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We don’t just care for ourCardiac patients - we care about them,Rehabilitation by working collaboratively to ensure Program they get back to doing what they love. St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to our patients. “Together, we’ll get you moving”. The proof is in our results: Results of 2014 Inpatient Press Ganey satisfaction survey showed: Overall Assessment - Patient Satisfaction with the Provision of Care, Overall rating of care provided and Likelihood of recommending our hospital - all 99th percentile nationally **So this means our patients voted us the best rehabilitation hospital in Australia** Results of 2013 Australian Rehabilitation Outcome Centre yearly data collection showed our Functional Improvement Measure is 1.2 points better than other rehabilitation hospitals nationally. **Our care ensures our patients have the best possible outcome – returning home** Australian Council of Healthcare clinical indicators showed 99.2% of our patients return to accommodation equal to or greater than preepisode accommodation - 19.3% higher than the national average. ** A doctor’s referral is required

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Opera is Aspendale man’s forte Watchdog: councils ASPENDALE’S Hugh Halliday is to direct Melbourne Opera’s new production of The Pearl Fishers, opening on 19 September at The Athenaeum theatre, Melbourne and later at Monash University’s Alexander Theatre. Halliday is the director of productions for Melbourne Opera, for whom he directed numerous productions including Carmen, Cosi Fan Tutte, La Boheme, and La Traviata. For seven years he was director of the English National Opera. For this production he will direct two casts in four strong roles, working with some of Melbourne’s most accomplished singers. Coming to Australia for six weeks in 1980 to stage Rossini’s The Comte Ory at the Princess Theatre, Halliday said he “thought to myself I quite like this place” and returned to live permanently in 1982. Now working “more or less full time” on opera he also teaches acting for singers, drama and dance movement at Monash and Melbourne universities. His love of opera is enhanced by “the fantastic sounds, size of the orchestras, costumes and sets. “It’s such a crazy artform yet I find it wonderful,” he said. “After all, most of it is inspired by human foibles and the seven deadly sins.” Halliday has directed for all of Australia’s state opera companies. He also wrote a musical, Stardust, which was performed at the Victorian Arts Centre and is being reshaped into an animated TV special. He is a graduate of the Corona Academy of Dramatic Art, London, and, years ago, was a member of the pop group Unit 4+2 which, in 1965, had a worldwide No.1 hit with Concrete and Clay. His next big production will be the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas spectacular at Hamer Hall in late November. “I am looking forward to that, too,” he said. The Pearl Fishers features the well-known friendship duet Au fond du temple saint, a rare male duet generally known as The Pearl Fishers duet. It is one of the most famous numbers in western opera, and featured in the film Gallipolli, directed by Peter Weir in 1981, and expressing male mateship and loyalty between a pair of doomed soldiers. Set in ancient times on the island of Ceylon, the opera tells the story of how two men’s vow of eternal friendship is threatened by their love for the same woman, whose

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Renaissance man: Writer, musician, teacher Hugh Halliday will direct Melbourne Opera’s The Pearl Fishers production.

own dilemma is the conflict between secular love and her sacred oath as a priestess. The Athenaeum Theatre is at 188 Collins St, Melbourne. Opera times are: opening night, Friday 19 September at 7.30pm, Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm, Saturday 27 September, 2pm, Saturday 27 September, 7.30pm, and Tuesday 30 September, 6.30pm – the ‘anniversary performance’. The Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton performance is on Saturday 4 October at 8pm. For more information visit www.melbourneopera.com Stephen Taylor

COUNCILS continue to attract the ire of complainants to the Victorian Ombudsman according to the watchdog’s latest annual report tabled in Parliament last week. Ombudsman Deborah Glass, appointed in March this year, tabled her office’s 2013-14 report and noted total complaints were up 12.6 per cent on the preceding 12 months. The ombudsman received 34,000 complaints about public bodies across the state. “This number represents a significant statement of public dissatisfaction,” Ms Glass said. “But it’s also an opportunity to improve public administration in Victoria.” Complaints about local government were the second commonest source of discontent, topped only by complaints about the Department of Justice which includes prisons. “Complaints about local government have remained relatively constant over the last four years”, according to the Ombudsman’s report. There were 3281 “closed” complaints about councils, making up 24.9 per cent of total complaints to the Ombudsman. Complaints about complaint handling (750) by councils were most prevalent, followed by parking (477), rates (344) and planning

(302) grievances. The report stated: “Specific issues for Victorians included delays in responding, inadequate remedies and inadequate processes”. The Ombudsman noted all 79 councils in Victoria received at least one complaint in the past 12 months, but the number varied across municipalities. Kingston Council sat in the second highest band of complaints category, receiving “80-99” complaints in 2013-14. Neighbouring Glen Eira Council received a similar number of complaints and Bayside Council received “40-59” complaints. In previous years the Ombudsman has not provided a full breakdown of complaints lodged, merely listing the top and bottom 10 councils who received complaints. Kingston Council was not mentioned in the list last year. In June, Kingston Council released the results of its community satisfaction survey conducted by JWS Research. The council’s overall performance figure rose to 69, up from 67 in 2013. The mayor, Cr Paul Peulich, hailed council’s performance at the time. “These positive results are very pleasing and reflect much of Kingston Council’s continued efforts to deliver high quality services to our community.” Cr Peulich said the survey is used to identify areas of improvement.

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Union turns up the heat over TAFE cuts Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au CUTS to TAFE funding are being highlighted by the Australian Education Union in the lead up to November’s state election. The union has launched a TAFE4ALL campaign calling on MPs and political candidates to sign up to a pledge to “join the fight today to make education an opportunity that every Victorian can access”. Several Labor and Australian Greens candidates around the state have signed the pledge. Labor candidate for Mordialloc Tim Richardson signed up last week. He said the Coalition government’s decision to cut $300 million from the TAFEs budget annually was “pretty dishonest” since the policy had not been mentioned before the 2010 state election. “It blindsided everyone and a lot of people are still very upset about it,” he said. The state government said TAFE funding cuts were necessary since subsidised enrolments had surged from 350,000 in 2010 to an “unsustainable” 550,000. State higher education and skills minister Nick Wakeling laid the blame for the TAFE sectors woes squarely at Labor’s doorstep. “Labor candidates and MPs who have signed the pledge have failed

to concede that it was the former Brumby Labor Government that bungled its attempts to reform the TAFE industry in 2008 by opening the market up to competition from the private sector with no support,” he said. “Unlike Labor the Coalition government is working closely with TAFEs, investing a $200m structural adjustment fund to help TAFEs innovate and adapt to the market driven training system introduced by the opposition. The Opposition continue to talk down and undermine Victoria’s training system.” Mr Wakeling said TAFE funding had increased to $600 million, “a 23 per cent increase from $487 million of funding when Labor was last in office in 2010”. Mr Richardson said the $200m was “chicken feed” compared to the $300m slashed from TAFEs funding annually. “With youth employment tracking up, it’s a bad time to be cutting vocational training funding,” he said. He said the cuts also impacted the older unemployed trying to “reskill” after redundancy. Labor has not committed to fully reinstate the TAFE funding cuts if it wins government in November although Mr Richardson said a “substantial amount” would be restored immediately.

On track: Milla, left, Jai, Rhys and Laura with Mordialloc MP Lorraine Wreford at Elonera Preschool. Picture: Gary Sissons

All aboard for IT upgrade ASPENDALE Gardens Community Service and Elonera Preschool will share in $9500 worth of minor infrastructure and IT grants. The community service, in Kearney Dr, will receive $1500 to buy two laptops and the preschool, in Davey St, Parkdale, $8000 to install PVC café blinds so children can use part of the outdoor learning space in poor weather. Mordialloc MP Lorraine Wreford said it was “great news for Aspendale Gardens and Parkdale families as their children will be able to directly benefit from these upgraded early years services”. “These minor grants come in the wake of major grants like those received by Nola Barber, Mordialloc, Parkdale

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Casa De Hoadley offers an eclectic blend of styles, features & design that forms a timeless trend of its own. A home that will treat you well in all seasons, features include 4 bedrooms plus a study, 3 separate living areas including a parents retreat off the main bedroom, 2 bathrooms – one with spa bath that features crème de a mare marble & emporite, the kitchen boasts rare Zimbabwe black granite benches, ample out door entertaining with substantial decking & wood fire pizza oven, oversized triple garage with room for a work shop or extra storage, ground level built in trampoline & cubby house for the kids, two split system air conditioners, panel heating & open fire place. Well positioned in an Oliver’s Hill beachside location, opposite the magnificent Sweetwater Creek Reserve & easy walking distance to the beach with transport at the end of the street and in the Frankston High School zone. Purchasing Casa de Hoadley is not only just buying a house, a home or a lifestyle this property has so much personality it will become your friend. Land size 50ft x 150FT (696M2)

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Be delighted by the perfect presentation of this family home in highly sought after Golf Links Estate. Spacious with light filled rooms include 2 living areas plus awesome all season glass sunroom overlooking pretty gardens, modern kitchen, dining area, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, single garage plus carport, gas ducted heating, and all on easily maintained 596sqm allotment in a court location. Avoid disappointment and don’t wait too long to make enquiries.

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Relaxed yoghurt maker takes time out after $80m sale of business “IF you run a good business you’re bound to get interest from the bigger guys in your space,” is the straightforward answer from five:am founder David Prior on the reason for the successful sale of his Carrum Downs-based company for $80 million. Named after his routine of getting up at five in the morning to meditate, do yoga or check the surf, Prior says the sale of organic yoghurt maker five:am to British-based PZ Cussons was settled over a four-month period. The “pretty good process” was achieved with the help of the Macquarie Group, which was originally hired to find a suitable partner for five:am’s expansion into Asia. PZ Cussons’ brands in Australia include Morning Fresh, Radiant, Duo, Imperial Leather, Original Source, St Tropez, Sanctuary Spa, Fudge, Fudge Urban and Rafferty’s Garden. Married with a six-year-old daughter, Prior wants to start a new business from scratch but, before doing anything about it, will take a month’s surfing holiday in Brazil. Yoghurt-making equipment was installed at the Carrum Downs plant in 2010 and containers of five:am first went on Woolworth’s shelves in March 2011. Prior remains at five:am until October - the end of a three-month transition - and then assumes the role of a non-executive director. If profit projections are reached in 2015 he stands to receive a further $14m. In 2013/14 five:am recorded revenue of $35.6 million. In June 2012 Prior told BusinessTimes magazine that he decided to make yoghurt after a year in which he did “lots of surfing and yoga”. He still gets up at 5am daily to meditate and do yoga for two hours, a practice which provided the name for five:am yoghurt. Before starting to make yoghurt Prior had he helped his father Malcolm run and then sell (to Amcor) the Beroda packaging company at Braeside. At that time he said it was the thought of tasting the fruitcake and muffins every day that put him off buying a ready-made profitable business. Instead of eating fruit dyed with chemical colours and cake made with bleached flour he opted to start his own company. “It was a much bigger risk, but I was following my heart and my head. I didn’t want to produce something that’s rubbish.” He plans to carry the same ethics that he followed at five:am to his new and as yet unknown venture.

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Farewelling the Frankston volunteers Compiled by Melissa Hodge THE annual meeting of the Peninsula Cricket Association will be held on Wednesday next. *** LOST the red rag waved at the Patriotic concert on Tuesday last. Finder please return to the Veteran. *** IF ‘Smitho’ goes through the Germans like he goes through the footballers he will be sure to reach Berlin. *** EVEN the patriotic meeting started late at Frankston. We hope the forces fighting for us at the front will never arrive half an hour too late. *** CAPT. Guy Madden expressed regret that he was unable to attend at the presentation to the members of the expeditionary force on Tuesday last. *** THE Mechanics Hall was tastefully and elegantly decorated for the Patriotic concert by the ladies. A lot of the success of the evening was brought about by the patriotic atmosphere. Flags, wars, and rumours of war everywhere. *** MAJOR Campbell, who is well known in Frankston, was accorded a hearty welcome when he came forward to make the first presentation to members of the expeditionary force at the big Frankston meeting. *** COL. H. M. Grimwade was unable to attend at the patriotic concert, Frankston. Two wristlet watches sent

by Col. Grimwade were presented to the soldiers by Capt. S. Sherlock. *** IT is rumoured that a number of well known citizens have already volunteered to join the second expeditionary force. If each country town sends the same quota as Frankston there will be sufficient to fill the Broadmeadows training grounds. *** MR J. Reynolds, caretaker of the Frankston gardens, has received from the State nursery the following Acacia seeds :-Acacia Elsta, Cedar Wattle, Vericillata, Stricta, Sydney Green, Golden Wattle Broad Leaf, Descolar, Bileyana, Cootamuundra, Decurranu, Any one desirous of planting Australian Wattle may obtain seeds gratis from Mr Reynolds, Bay Street. *** WE understand that the Bay View Hotel, Frankston is about to change hands. Mrs Gregory, after carrying on the business for over 21 years, is about to retire, having leased the hotel to Mr Hunt, late of Drouin. Residents will be pleased to learn that although retiring from business it is not the intention of the family to leave Frankston, but will in future live privately. *** A MEEETING of the Tyabb cemetery trustees was held on Friday last, Cr C. Murray occupying the chair, A letter was read from W. J. Haddock, asking that the remuneration for sexton be increased to £1 per grave. The matter was deferred till next meeting. ***

AT the Frankston Court on Monday, before Messrs Clements, Williams and Baxter, J’s.P., Arthur Balderson, Arthur Wm. Whittle and Win. Cuming were charged by the police with driving their motors on the footpath at Frankston on the 23rd of August last. As the police did not press for a heavy penalty, owing to the admitted nearly impossible state of the roadway, the bench fined each defendant 10s, without costs. *** CONTRIBUTIONS to the Frankston Patriotic Fund are still coming in. Among other donations the New Frankston Masonic Lodge has given five guineas. The sports committee have donated five pounds and Mr Thos. Bailey of the Frankston Nurseries has contributed five pounds. Any donations, no matter how small, will be thankfully received by Dr Maxwell, President, or Dr Plowman, Hon.Treasurer of the fund. We intend to publish a full list of contributors next week. *** A PAINFULLY sudden death occurred at Lang Lang on Saturday last, the victim being Mr Walter Mackie, brother of Mr Len Mackie of Frankston. The deceased was well known in this district, and was one of Frankston’s most prominent footballers three seasons ago. Mackie was in his usual health in the morning, and in the afternoon was engaged in playing football, and never appeared in better health or spirits. At one stage of the game he secured the ball and had a long run, after which he went back to his place in the field.

After standing a few minutes his knees seemed to give way, and he fell forward on his face, quite dead. The cause of his collapse was heart disease, and at the inquest the doctor expressed surprise that deceased had lived so long. The remains were interred in the Lang Lang cemetery on Tuesday last. A widow and family of three children are left to mourn their sad loss. *** FAREWELLING THE FRANKSTON VOLUNTEERS. The Frankston Mechanics Hall was taxed to its utmost capacity on Tuesday evening when between 400 and 500 residents and friends of local volunteers for the war assembled for the purpose of bidding them farewell prior to their departure. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags and on the stage several stands of rifles were stacked. The proceedings throughout were marked by the utmost enthusiasm, and as each volunteer had his watch strapped to his wrist the hall resounded with cheers. The brass band played several selections in front of the building commencing the programme by playing “God Save the King”. Dr Maxwell (chairman to the movement) then called upon Mr Bath, who sang ‘The Deathless Army.’ Mr Mat Elliot then gave a recitation, “The Relief of Kimberley,” in good style. “Womans Ways,” by Miss Ray Picking, was a nice contribution. M.C. Ellis was in good voice and joining heartily, in the chorus. Mr Fred Hinton then gave a number of his imitations, and was loudly applauded. Mr J. G.

Garrood gave a good rendering of the famous old song, “Death of Nelson”. The chairman then read the following telegrams: “Rialta, Melbourne - Regret retained on duty tonight so cannot attend send off. My best wishes to Frankston volunteers - Harold Grimwade.” “Mornington - sorry unable to be with you. God bless our troops. Au revoir from all at Mornington - Alfred Bates.” “Mornington - Wish boys au revoir. Good luck - Lou Harrison.” The chairman then explained the purpose of the meeting - to say farewell to the volunteers. Only those who have had actual experience with grim war with all its possibilities, can realise what our men are voluntarily facing. It is therefore the more to their credit that they are prepared to take the risk of never coining back (for they and their friends must take that risk). We who are remaining at home promise them that their welfare shall be in the keeping of our hearts. We trust that, having done their duty for their country, they will return and receive the right royal welcome which we shall prepare for them in this hall. We have read during a feverish month how a gallant fight has been put up by the allies, how British pluck and doggedness has in the past risen superior to difficulties and is providing material for future history. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 12 Sept, 1914.

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Performance HOT on the heels of a spectacular summer of sold-out concerts and rocking the opening of the Commonwealth Games before a worldwide audience of more than 1.5 billion viewers, Rod Stewart has announced that he will tour Australia in 2015. Frontier Touring announced nine concerts across Australia plus special outdoor concerts at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley and the iconic Hanging Rock in Macedon. Notably Rod will be the first artist to have performed at Hanging Rock on multiple tours. With his shaggy blonde hair and satin pants Stewart strutted across the stage. Although he claims to be from Scotland, Stewart was born in North London and attended school with Ray Davies (The Kinks). Stewart said “I’m thrilled to be returning to Australia next year. The Australian audiences are some of the best in the world and I’m looking forward to being at my most Scottish for my first ever concert in Dunedin”. Stewart’s just completed summer tour was named by Rolling Stone and USA Today as one of the Hottest Tours of Summer with a hits including Maggie May, You Wear it Well, Hot Legs, Sailing, You’re in My Heart, Young Turks, Forever Young and many more hits. With his singular voice, narrative song-writing and passionate live performances, Rod Stewart has built one of the most successful and enduring music careers of all time. In a career spanning more than five decades, he has amassed sales of more than 200 million albums worldwide and has countless charttopping hits and industry accolades including two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2007, he was bestowed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen of England. In May 2013, Stewart released Time, his first rock album in a dozen years, on Capitol Records. The album features 11 original tracks and marks Rod’s return to song writing after nearly two decades. Time entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 1, setting a new British record for the longest gap between chart-topping albums by an artist and in the US, it

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marked Stewart’s highest-charting album of original material since 1979. In addition to touring, Stewart headlines one of Las Vegas’ most critically and commercially successful residencies at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Joining Rod on the tour is local legend James Reyne. Performing hits from both Australian Crawl and his extensive solo career, James is no stranger to the top of the charts, selling in excess of 2 million albums since 1979 and boasting hits such as Reckless, Boys Light Up and Motor’s Too Fast. James Reyne will set the vibe for a massive night of back to back hits from both artists. Tickets to see Rod Stewart ‘The Hits’ Tour go on sale on Tuesday 16 September. Visit www.frontiertouring.com/rodstewart for more details. *** UK music fans welcomed singer Kate Bush for her first concert in 35 years last month. A sell-out crowd filled London’s Hammersmith Apollo, the final venue on her only live tour in 1979. Bush and her back singers, includ-

ing 16 year old son Bertie, opened with her 1993 song, Lily. Other songs included Babooshka, Breathing, Wuthering Heights, Running Up That Hill and Hounds of Love. All 80,000 tickets for the 56 years old’s 22 shows sold out in 15 minutes. *** HE sings, dances, writes songs, plays guitar, piano, horns, and his music has conquered the world. Prince (real name Prince Rogers Nelson) has been compared to Jimi Hendrix for his appearance and guitar playing skills, Michael Jackson for his record sales and statue and David Bowie for his sexual outrageousness. It has been five years since Prince put out a record and now he is planning to release two at the same time. “Plectrumelectrum’ and ‘Art Official Age’ will be release next month in conjunction with a series of special events. *** JOHNNY Cash the Man in Black is coming to the Mornington Peninsula and the two hour show will open for one night only at the Frankston Performing

Arts Centre on Saturday September 13. Featuring Daniel Thompson, Golden Guitar winner Stuie French, The Tennessee Studs and Golden Guitar winner, Tamara Stewart. Bookings 5559 4999 or www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au *** LED Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love has been voted the greatest guitar riff of all time. The 1969 rock classic beat a list of 100 guitar riffs drawn up by DJs, critics and record producers. Sweet Child O’Mine, by Guns N’Roses, was second with Back in Black (AC/DC) and Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple) third and fourth. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page said “I was knocked out by the win. I wanted a riff that really moved, that people would really get. When l played it with the band, it went into overdrive.” Led Zeppelin began in 1968, when the Yardbirds disbanded and Jimmy Page quickly formed a new band with John Paul Jones, John Bonham and Robert Plant called the New Yardbirds and settled down in London. Following a re-

with the odd crook, alongside bosses who wanted to punish all unfortunates. Small by comparison but the multiplier effect applies in relation to their positions of power. *** I watch Eggheads ABC weeknights. Quiz contestants commenting before answering, “possibly not my strongest point” or “not my area of expertise”. Please, ask them: “What is your strongest point?” or “What is your area of expertise?” The same on Eddie’s Hot Seat. There’s nothing wrong with not knowing; stop making excuses! Breaking Bad wins the best drama series at the Emmy Awards? Boring. Worse still Bryan Cranston wins best actor, the man who has a 10 second pause between each line. Give me strength! Fargo the best easily, and Martin Freeman. Most of the rest way below the standard of Miss Marple and Death in Paradise. ABC satire Utopia, almost destroyed by Anthony Lehmann (pretending to act and trying to be funny?) saved by the lovely work from Celia Pacquola. *** Minister for Education Marty Dixon and his flyer of achievements; Dromana, Sorrento, Rosebud, Flinders, Merricks and Men’s Sheds; good work Marty. Rye appears to be a forgotten part of any handouts. Call it “Project 3941”? Our shopkeepers say they are struggling

and need marketing. Not the owners; they’re busy increasing the rents. Three vacant shops, and who can blame them? Mornings at Maggies for coffee inspired by the cultural depth of the artistically painted wooden dolphin across the road. Maybe add an injured wooden magpie Marty? *** It never surprises me what comes out of Joe Hockey’s mouth - “increases to the fuel excise wouldn’t hurt the poor because they don’t drive cars”. It’s not as if Joe meant it the way it came out; more a case of Joe being above his station in life. A well meaning sort of average Joe who regularly shoots from the hip, sometimes a fair distance from his brain. I remember Joe crying “enough” of politics after Kevvy Rudd got in. You have to wonder if all those financial warnings (dire straights, increased taxes) from Joe, Mathias Corman and Christopher Pyne hits home with voters. Surely we are aware of tax concessions setups; superannuation dodges obviously, and capital gains? *** Melbourne may well have come in first as the world’s most liveable city, but it’s a question of who voted for this rubbish. Conde Nast Traveller? Denny Napthine to get his two bob’s worth in. “Low crime rate, great health system, ditto road and rail”? I assume it’s applicable

only to those living within a 5 kilometre radius of the CBD. Looking at this result from a Mornington Peninsula P/O/V (lack of access to public transport, unemployment, expensive rental housing, services generally) we see the difference. Paris rated badly-which underlines this rubbish. *** SAGAS: 1/ Red Hill councillor Tim Wood, navy commander, Queens Counsel, retired County Court Judge and against spending $40 million on the foreshore pool proposition. So it ends, as expected. I quite liked the designs for the Aquatic Centre, but a 25 metre pool was never on. 2/ If only half the evidence coming from the royal commission into union corruption pertaining to Health Services Union whistle-blower Kathy Jackson proves conclusive, one can only wonder why the lady blew the whistle in the first place. Better than Peyton Place. Keep punching Kathy. *** There are many mysteries in this life we lead, but surely none so great as the mystery of why a man should want to witness the birth of his child? *** The Collingwood members summit was a smokescreen with double-talk the main course. The courage required to stand up and speak the truth with Pert, Buckley, Davoren and particularly mes-

mark by Who drummer Keith Moon to the effect that they would ‘go down like a lead balloon’; the band adopted the name Led Zeppelin. In September 1980, just before Zeppelin were to set off on a major US tour, John Bonham was found dead after a 12 hour drinking spree. The band released a statement to the effect that they were unable to carry on without the drummer. The band lay low for a few years and reformed in 1985 for a Live Aid concert with Phil Collins on drums. In 1988 Jason Bonham, son of John played on drums at Atlantic Records’ 40th anniversary. Other top rated riffs were Layla by Derek and the Dominoes, Pretty Vacant, by the Sex Pistols, and Enter Sandman by Metallica….. *** MT Eliza singer/songwriter, Lachlan Bryan (pictured with his band The Wildes) has been nominated for awards at the Australian Independent Country Music Awards. The former Peninsula School student, won a Golden Guitar at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January for Best Alternative Country album. Lachlan said “I am thrilled to be nominated and this is my second trip to Mildura and l believe these awards a very representative of the Australian country music scene and l am honoured to be nominated alongside such great artists as Allan Caswell and Luke O’Shea.” Lachlan will spend time with his parents, Duncan and Madeleine Bryan in Mt Eliza before embarking on a US tour next month, covering 16 states which include 21 shows commencing in Dallas, Texas. The ‘Black Coffee Tour’ is Lachlan’s second US tour as his new album Black Coffee hits US radio this week. www. lachlandbryan.com

A Grain of Salt Spring and Father’s Day; my last? Barring a definite medical opinion we naturally assume we have another 20 or so years left, conveniently ignoring all those we knew along the journey who disappeared at a younger age. Do we all agree the pursuit of pleasure is the bottom line, whatever the form, whatever your time in life? If you don’t you’re not reading this column. Possibly a nitwit? At my age I’m forced to cling tooth and nail to what’s left of my rapidly advancing years; seemingly one after another being ripped away amidst obscurity and renouncing all concern for name and glory. Is watching re-runs of Midsommer Murders a pursuit of pleasure? Is not buying green bananas being over cautious? Can I hold out until 2017 when Collingwood appoints a new coach? Illusion is the first of all pleasures. *** I’m considering attending a spiritual retreat; good for the soul, being conscious of being aware? Reading newspapers puts my outlook into perspective-lucky to live in Australia. Unless of course you’re one of those 44 refugees incarcerated for years without charge and not allowed to know the details of the secret ASIO assessments used to justify their detention. We want to live in peace but sadly we live amongst some nasty bastards. I recall the early 1970‘s working in Bankruptcy; mostly honest bankrupts

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By Cliff Ellen siah Eddie ready to respond was always a mountain too high. “Improved transition running” is the go, says Nathan. Funny, very funny. Sadly, yet another disrespectful exit: Luke Ball. Cancelled Fox footy. *** I’ve yet to meet a mum and dad shareholder?...Andrew Bolt’s headline as a result of the Government scrapping Section 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act. “We’re muzzled but bigots rant”?...AFL finals time and the allocation of tickets to the rich and famous in preference to the real football followers. Money money; bugger the rest...Will metadata be compromised? Absolutely, eventually...Surely time for Danny Andrews to tell us Labor’s policy on the East West Link?...Theme song for democratic Afghans “Over There”...What happened at those 400 illegal brothels and Victoria’s anti-corruption commission?...Sad to see Teddy go, a rare man of principle...Marriages and wives are called good not because they are good but because they are not talked about... hooroo...cliffie9@bigpond.com

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Reminiscences of a mono king By Stuart McCullough AS a child, I did not want to be a fireman or an astronaut. Occupations such as stunt-man or cattle wrangler had no interest for me. Doctor, teacher or electrician: these meant nothing. All I wanted was to ride my bike better than anyone had ever ridden a bike before. It was no ordinary bicycle, but a Malvern Star dragster. A dragster, also known as a “long frame low rider”, was the greatest bike ever built. In fact, they were the only bike in the world with a built-in slouch. The seat was as a long as a horse’s face and sticking out of the frame was a gearbox. As important as my bike was to me, the gears were something of a mystery. Whether the gearbox did, in fact, do anything at all or was purely for decoration was never entirely clear. It’s my firm view that, one year, the Tour de France should be conducted entirely on dragsters. There were no buses, trains or trams where we lived. It meant the only form of transport that didn’t involve our parents was our bikes. We would take off up the gravel driveway at great speed, dodging potholes in an attempt to gather as much momentum as possible. Luckily, our driveway was around a kilometre long and riding from one end to the other was a source of near-endless fascination. Save for the odd sticker wrapped around its frame, my dragster was largely unadorned. Others, however, made all kinds of modifications. Chief among these was the addition of a

fluorescent orange flag attached to the seat. It would bob behind the rider like a bird as they pedalled furiously away. The other key alteration involved putting something between the spokes to create an engine-like roar. Of course, the results sounded less like an engine than they did a cat’s purr, but it allowed us to make believe our

bikes had been transformed into motorcycles. Motorbikes were, according to my father, only ridden by lunatics. My father’s stridency was undermined by the fact that our favourite television show at the time was CHiPs, which stood for Californian Highway Patrol and starred Erik Estrada as Francis

“Ponch” Poncherello and Larry Wilcox as “Jon”. It was the kind of television show whose objective was largely magical in that it sought nothing more than to make an hour disappear. When I think about it now, it’s remarkable how little seemed to occur. In Australia we had our own motorcycle-riding police officer in the form of Paul Cronin as Solo One. Set in the Dandenong Ranges, it only ran for 13 episodes during which Paul tried to figure out why he wasn’t on Matlock Police anymore. Eventually, the era in which dragsters roamed the earth came to an end upon the introduction of the “bicycle motocross” better known as BMX’. These bikes were not inspired by Jon, Ponch or even Paul Cronin, but by moto-cross motorbikes. The whole point of these bikes was to ride them at speed through terrain littered with obstacles. It suited us perfectly. Suddenly, our dragsters were as cool as the flared trousers we had once worn while riding them. From this point on, it was all about the BMX. You didn’t just ride a BMX bike. The bike was an extension of your body and you were expected to be able perform a range of stunts, such as the “bunny hop” or the “pogo”. However, by far the greatest thing you could do on a BMX was a “mono”. “Pulling a mono” involved using your weight to lean away from the handlebars, which lifted the front wheel and enabled you to ride on just the back wheel. Some may call such a

manoeuvre a “wheelie”, but we knew it strictly as a mono. With a mono, much as with life itself, there is the risk you may overdo things and end up flat on your back for your troubles. My attempts were always doused in caution and, inevitably, my monos were quite feeble. I longed for more. We would see them on trips to the milk bar with our parents. Delinquents would gather as mosquitoes around a blue-light insect zapper, sitting astride their BMX bikes, nonchalantly necking choc-orange Big M and generally making a nuisance of themselves. Dressed in a duffel coat and desert boots, their leader would ride back and forth out the front of the milk bar, front tyre raised continuously in what seemed to be an everlasting mono. His chrome BMX shone like a new set of teeth and he seemed in control of so much more than just his bike. I envied him then. As to what happened to that guy, I couldn’t say. Whether pulling a mono is as useful a skill as an adult is anyone’s guess. Heaven knows, we need him now – bikes today are more popular than ever but there’s nary a mono to be seen. As for me, I think I preferred it when bikes were a means of escaping from your parents. Even now I can picture him, still out the front of the milk bar; older but steadfastly none the wiser, choc-orange Big M in hand. He remains in my mind untouched by the decades, forever the Mono King. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Sharks storm into grand final NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt SORRENTO marched into the Nepean League grand final on Saturday with a stirring victory over Crib Point in the second semi final. Scores were locked together at 9.9 (63) at three quarter time at Hastings’ Thomas Barclay Oval, however Sorrento stepped up a gear in the final quarter and went on to win 16.13 (109) to 13.9 (87). The loss sees Crib Point play Rye in this weekend’s preliminary final after the Demons smashed Dromana on Sunday. In Saturday’s game, for the second week in succession, Myles Pitt booted six goals for the winners, while Leigh Poholke made it 86 goals for the season with another haul of four. The Sharks’ ability to play on big grounds was questioned going into the match, given they had lost to Hastings and Red Hill on their big grounds. However, Sorrento was the team that was full of running when it mattered most in the last quarter. The Sharks rammed home seven goals to four, highlighting that they are in tip top shape leading into yet another grand final. Grand finals are becoming a habit for the red and white and it wasn’t lost on coach Troy Schwarze. “I keep telling the blokes that grand finals don’t come easily but I think there’s some of them that don’t quite believe me anymore,” said Schwarze. “It’s been a pretty good period for the club but we are under no illusions about where our season sits right now. “The job is only half done and there’s a lot of preparation that needs to go into the next couple of weeks. “We’ll have a light night on Tuesday but we’ll really start cranking things up after that.” Last season, Sorrento limped into the grand final after a tough campaign and were blown away by Dromana in the big dance. Schwarze believes his team is in far better shape this season. “Look, we needed to get the week off last season but didn’t and it really took a toll on us,” said Schwarze. “This season, while you like to get the break, we’re in far greater shape than we have been in the past. We’re pretty fresh and I reckon the way we’ve run out games has proven that. “Crib Point is a great footy team and they showed on Saturday that their best is devastating, but I was pretty happy with the way we responded and maintained the pressure for four quarters,” said Schwarze. Troy himself was clearly the best player on the ground, playing in the middle, as opposed to his usual role at half-back. His brother Ben played across halfback again and while not as dominant as last week, played his role. James Hallahan played on a wing for the majority of the match. Kayle Stringer-Morris was back into the team and at his best after missing last week with hamstring tightness and Tyrren Head was a fine contributor. Crib Point wasn’t as clean with the footy as the Sharks and this was the reason they went down. Players who usually hold marks were dropping them and their execution wasn’t a good as usual. It will be good for the Pies to get a

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Pressure game: Sorrento continued their habit of grand final footy with a strong win over Crib Point. Picture: Andrew Hurst

final out of the way. Jon Flack really did keep the Pies in the game with five goals while Glenn Boyd booted three and probably should have finished with another three. On Sunday, Rye continued its devastating form and belted Dromana 19.14 (128) to 8.11 (59). The Demons were sensational from the first bounce to the final siren, showing too much system, run and commitment for the Tigers. Other than a ten minute period in the first quarter, Dromana looked tired, sore and, to be honest, mentally out of

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season 2014. They went into the game without Terry Wheeler (broken hand), Andy Kiely (groin) and Anthony Bruhn (back), while Stuart Cleeve and Michael Falconer didn’t play for the majority of the season. Bruhn and Wheeler are their two best players. Steven Gaertner looked injured and only lasted a half and Paul Minchington knocked himself out in the first quarter and struggled from that point on. Rye went into the clash without in and under midfielder Braeden Dennis, who was interstate for personal

reasons. Matt Dunn hurt his leg in the third quarter and will be unlikely to come up for the preliminary final, leaving Dennis to come back in. On Saturday, in his 198th game for Rye, skipper Rhett Sutton dominated and Ryan Semmel was simply sensational. His work in and under and on the outside left supporters and spectators speechless. He is as good as I’ve seen on the peninsula in 25 years covering local footy. The defence was again superb, led by the likes of Adam Kirkwood, Leigh Morse, Ryan Taylor and Chris Gleeson. Matty Sibberas totally shut

out Toby Banks after he got off the chain early, while Anthony Joel again played a vital role. In attack, the Demons were also dangerous. Brady Egan, Aaron Findlay and Ben Holmes presented all afternoon and Benny WintersKerr made a nuisance of himself. The opposition latched on hook, line and sinker. Rye have always been attractive on paper. I’ve always predicted their best is better than anyone else. They now understand how to go about bringing their best every week.

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Stonecats cruise into big dance PENINSULA LEAGUE

Dizzying heights: Despite this great grab, Dromana did not have what it took to win the day, going down to Rye by 69 points. Picture: Andrew Hurst

By Toe Punt FRANKSTON YCW continued its domination of the 2014 Peninsula League season with a dominant performance against Bonbeach in the second semi final. The Stonecats stormed into the Peninsula League grand final with a 15.15 (105) to 11.4 (70) victory. Bonbeach will now face Mornington in the preliminary final after the Doggies overcame reigning premiers Edithvale-Aspendale by 28 points. The scoreboard was a true reflection of the match. The Stonecats dominated from the first bounce and given its 30 scoring shots to 15, should have won the contest by a lot more. Bonbeach went into the game without a recognised ruckman, given the fact that Dylan Jones and James Norton were both out of the side. The Sharks were also missing Rob Horler and Brad Sykes, who have both been outstanding contributors for Bonbeach this season. The Stonecats brought four players back into their lineup for the match, including Dale Carroil and Ricky Morris. While Morris didn’t have a big impact on the game, Carroll was superb at both ends of the ground. The lack of genuine talls for Bonbeach gave Ash Eames the opportunity to dominate the contest, and he did just that. Eames would have taken close to 20 marks, the majority of which were across half-back. Anthony ‘Bundy’ Barry wasn’t selected because of an aductor strain, which meant the defenders needed a hand. Eames has always been

brilliant at that. The Stonecats had winners all over the ground, none more than Scott McLeod and Billy Rolfe. Their run, second efforts and ball skills were a highlight of the match. Dave Bodley booted seven goals in the first half and really had the better of Anthony Raso and Jason Gumbleton. Jason Ferraro became the third opponent in the second half and restricted him to four behinds. Ferraro was the obvious choice to go to Bodley much sooner than he did. Ben Buckley got a lot of the footy and Lachy Wallace was also in and among it. It was much harder to find a group of good players at Bonbeach. The half-back line was tireless. Jackson Casey and Gary Carpenter were outstanding. After the match, YCW coach Scott Mathers agreed that it was “almost” the complete performance. “Look, when you go into a game with the best ruckman in the league (Eames) and they don’t have any ruckmen, things are going to be tough for the opposition. Ash needed to take advantage of the situation and he did, giving us first use of the footy all day,” said Mathers. “When you have the footy in your hands, you control the game and Eames gave us that opportunity more times than not.” YCW was penalised in the third quarter when it was realised that Matt Hogan was not on the team sheet. Hogan was subsequently ordered to stay off the field. Logic prevailed though and it was deemed a simple administrative mess up and he was able to come onto the field. “It was pretty tough at the time

because it really hurt our rotations and blokes were starting to cramp up,” said Mathers. “I think common sense prevailed though because it wasn’t like we were playing an unregistered player or a player who didn’t qualify. “We simply left Bundy’s name on the team sheet as to not give too much away prior to the game. We just didn’t replace him with Hogan before lodging the paperwork.” Frankston YCW will be having no easy time on the track in the lead up to the grand final. “It will be hard work and business as usual,” said Mather. “It’s important the guys’ minds remain on the job at hand. Changing things or giving them light nights etc won’t help anyone. “We have started our finals campaign positively, however the job is only half done,” said Mathers. On Sunday, Mornington booted four goals to one in the third quarter to set-up a 10.14 (74) to 6.10 (46) win over Edithvale-Aspendale. Scores were locked together at 4.7 apiece at half time before Mornington took control. Dale Nolan booted five goals in a best on ground performance for the Dogs while Jai Haddock and James Halsall starred. Mark Mullins and Tim Mannix were the best of the Eagles, while Tim Mavric, who has been hammered by injury this season, was also outstanding. The Dogs beat Bonbeach in round three by 43 points at home before losing to them in round ten by 32 points. There is no doubt that the open spaces of Frankston Park this Sunday will suit the Doggies.

Ground flooding fails to alter final plans By Toe Punt POLICE are investigating a break in at Hastings’ Thomas Barclay Reserve that resulted in the ground being found under water last Thursday morning. Hastings Football Club officials arrived at the ground on Thursday to find the sprinkler system on and the ground flooded. It is believed that someone who had

access to keys to the ground and the club’s sprinkler system was responsible. Police have said that the sprinkler system was tampered with at 9pm on Wednesday night. This information was sourced from the computer system of the sprinkler system. There were plenty of conspiracy theories going around late in the week as to who may have turned the sprinklers on.

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Hastings legend and committee member Kevin Miles said whoever did it knew exactly what they were doing. “First of all, they had access to the ground and the sprinkler system. Secondly, they knew how to manipulate the sprinkler system,” Miles said. “Now, I’m no expert but I think only a small number of people have access to keys etc. There could be others but

there wouldn’t be too many people who would have access,” said Miles. The other interesting thing to consider was that there were some clubs who did not want the finals played at Hastings. Some clubs had even written to the league requesting that the venue be changed. When the league was advised on Thursday morning that the ground was under water, the response was “the

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game is going to be played at Hastings, regardless of the condition of the ground”. As it turned out, the ground came up very well. “Whoever put the sprinklers on probably did us a favour because it took the hardness out of the deck,” said Miles. There is CCTV footage of the culprit and police will continue to investigate.

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