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MORDIALLOC author Glenn Dumbrell has penned a fictional crime novel set on the mean streets of Chelsea, Bonbeach and Mordialloc. One Shot McCain is up for a best first fiction award at this year’s Australian Crime Writer’s Ned Kelly Awards. See story Page 8. Picture: Gary Sissons

A PUBLIC united front by Kingston Council against the redevelopment of Kingston golf courses will soon face its first major test. Councillors unanimously voted at March’s public council meeting to instruct council officers to prepare an official council golf course policy which would see council advocate for golf course land to be “used for purposes that allow the land to retain green and open vistas” if a privately-owned golf club sells land. A bid by Melbourne-based property fund manager ISPT to have the Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village rezoned for residential development will be put to council in the near future. The News can reveal unlisted super fund manager ISPT met Kingston Council two weeks ago to confirm its plans to build homes on golf course land. When asked, council CEO John Nevins confirmed he and council officers had met ISPT representatives at council’s Cheltenham offices on 31 March at the request of the fund manager. Mr Nevins said council officers had told ISPT about council’s resolution that states council’s view is that golf course land in Kingston should remain open green space. “ISPT acknowledged council’s position but advised it intends to develop a planning scheme amendment application to be lodged with council for

council’s consideration and determination, as it is entitled to do under statutory processes,” he said. Victorian Attorney-General and member for Keysborough Martin Pakula said the Dingley community “have raised legitimate concerns over the future of the Kingswood golf course site”. “I understand its [the golf course’s] significance, not only environmentally but as the heart of Dingley that has been enjoyed by local families for generations.” The Kingswood Golf Club controversially merged with Frankston’s Peninsula Golf Club in 2013 leading to the sale of the 53-hectare Dingley Village golf course. ISPT paid $125 million, well over the $80 million market value, for the land. The fund manager has a history of buying land for property development. Kingswood Golf Club member William Falkingham has taken a fight to have the golf clubs’ merger declared invalid all the way to the High Court. “If the final court appeal fails and an application to rezone Kingswood is lodged, I will be calling on Kingston Council to run a thorough consultation process that takes the community’s concerns seriously,” Mr Pakula said. An ISPT spokesman told The News the recent meeting with Kingston Council was “an introductory meeting” and “it is very early days”. “ISPT is looking forward to working with the community to develop a good development – something that’s going to add to the community,” the spokesman said.

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Not flying high: Damage to this small plane was so severe it is almost unrecognisable. Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after the crash. Picture: Gary Sissons

Planes collision carnage THE Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a collision on the ground at Moorabbin Airport on Saturday in which two planes were severely damaged. The incident involved a Piper PA-28 and a Cessna 172. During its initial climb, the Piper’s crew reported a rough running engine and dashed back to Moorabbin. However, when landing, it overshot the runway and collided with the taxiing Cessna causing substantial damage to both aircraft.

Three occupants of the Cessna suffered minor injuries. As part of the investigation, the bureau will interview the pilots, obtain air traffic surveillance data and gather additional information. Communications officer Carl Fellows said a report would be released “in the next few months”. Metropolitan Fire Brigade and Ambulance Victoria attended the incident and confirmed the three, including a man and a woman aged in their 20s, had been taken to hospital with

minor injuries. Two others were treated at the airport. All were suffering from shock. Damage to the aircraft was so severe that MFB Commander Paul Foster is reported as saying he was “surprised the people in the planes were not more badly hurt than what they actually are. It was a very severe impact.” About 25 firefighters were called in to contain and mop up fuel leaking from both aircraft. Stephen Taylor

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A UNITING Church in McLeod Rd, Carrum, was broken into last weekend and goods and equipment valued at $4200 stolen. Offenders jemmied a lock on the south side of the building. Items missing are a car fridge valued at $1000, audio mixer ($1000), cassette player ($100), DVD player ($100) and projector ($2000). The church is also used as a shop and child-care centre. Anyone with information should contact CrimeStoppers at crimestoppers.com.au or call 1800 333 000.

GAINING an insight into a family member’s service in World War I is an interesting challenge: Were they injured, captured or did they distinguish themselves by winning military honours? Where did they serve, and in what force? That search is to be made easier for Kingston residents by military historian Lieutenant Colonel Neil Smith, AM (Retired), of the research company Mostly Unsung, when he talks about researching military history next week at Parkdale library. He will focus on the Anzac landings in 1915, providing an overview of the war and military research techniques, and provide examples of research on Kingston residents. The class offers an introduction to Australian and United Kingdom resources for researching family members who have served in the military. There are myriad ways of conducting research – made easier, of course, by the internet. Other avenues are the National Archives and Australian War Memorial, hard copy records and micro-films. A significant number of records are kept at The National Archives, Kew, London. The task has its hurdles, though, as Colonel Smith told The News. “Surprisingly, more than 15,000 Australian soldiers used aliases when signing up,” he said. “Many would have been too young or too old; others would have been escaping their everyday existence – perhaps even creditors or

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On the record: Lieutenant Colonel Neil Smith will give advice at Parkdale Library about researching family members’ wartime service history. Picture: Gary Sissons

wives – and saw the chance to don a uniform and head off overseas as an escape.” Also, a proportion of WWI soldiers had earlier served in the Boer War and later in World War II, so their records may be spread over the three conflicts, making tracking harder. “You have to think laterally to find them,” Colonel Smith said. “I’ve researched scores of chaps who served in all three.” These soldiers would have been born around 1883, turning 16 in 1899 when the Boer War started and being

50 or so when they enlisted in WWII. Adding to the challenge is that many soldiers’ records are not held in Australia: 35 per cent of WWI diggers were British-born, he said. They joined up out of a sense of patriotism, adventurism, or simply “doing what was right” for the Mother Country. Adding to the battle call was the media’s portrayal of the fight as a defence of family, of maintaining British values - with grisly propaganda posters of the ‘savage Hun’ bayonetting babies and laying waste to cities… most

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NEWS DESK Police patrol Workshop ransacked A MORDIALLOC mechanic’s workshop was ransacked late Monday afternoon. Burglars stole a vehicle scanning tool valued at $8000 and a European extension plug ($700). They rummaged through draws and cupboards and threw client records around the floor. The offenders tried using the victim’s angle grinder to cut a lock on a roller door, but were unsuccessful. Customers later reported seeing a dark Nissan and four men out front of the Attenborough Rd business 11am-4pm on the day. There are no descriptions.

Tools stolen OFFENDERS used a large screwdriver to pry open the rear door of a sign company in Governor Rd, Braeside, on the weekend. They stole power tools and other equipment valued at $19,000. The haul included drills, jigsaw, batteries, radio, grinders, saws, sanders, spanners, spirit levels, framing guns and a ladder. They also ransacked the factory and office areas.

Off camera A RED light and traffic speed camera in Aspendale Gardens was smashed by vandals overnight last Wednesday. Damage to the glass housing of the camera, at the intersection of Nurten Pde and Wells Rd, made any photographs taken unreadable.

Cars the target KINGSTON police are busy investigating thefts from cars. On Friday, a mobile phone and purse were stolen from an unlocked car parked in the driveway of a house in Douglas Av,

Chelsea. Police say the items were in view. They are examining an unknown Alfa Romeo key and unusual footprint left at the scene.

Lost and found THIEVES smashed a car’s windscreen to steal a Jimmy Choo handbag valued at $5000 from outside a house in Franklin Av, Chelsea, on Saturday. Later, the victim went for a walk and found the handbag - along with other stolen property - behind huts on the foreshore. The goods were bagged and taken to Chelsea police station.

Car break in SHOES, a handbag, wallet, jacket, blouse - and a packet of chewing gum - were stolen from a car parked outside a hotel in Nepean Hwy, Mentone, last week. The thieves – a male and a female - cut their way in through an already-damaged window. The male is described as Caucasian, early 20s, fair complexion, dark hair, wearing a black baseball cap, black t-shirt with white Mossimo writing, with a gold chain around his neck. The female is Caucasian, brown/ blonde hair, early 20s.

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Youth club: Kingston Council youth workers Lauren Goldberg and David Tonge are ready to welcome visitors to a new youth hub at Aspendale Gardens Maternal and Child Care Centre. Picture: Gary Sissons

New youth services centre trial KINGSTON Youth Services will launch a trial service in Aspendale Gardens during National Youth Week celebrations (10-19 April). Young people are invited to dropin to access information and support, as well as to take part in a range of fun, free programs 4-5.30pm, including social events, sports and recreation programs and cooking classes.

The service will open 1.30-5.30pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The six-month trial is a partnership with the Aspendale Gardens Community Centre. It was officially opened by the mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill on Tuesday. The venue is a newly renovated space at the former Aspendale Gardens Maternal and Child Health Centre, 103-105 Kearney Drive,

Aspendale Gardens. That service has been moved to the new Edithvale Family and Children’s Centre. Cr Gledhill said the trial service would respond to the needs of the expanding youth population in and around Aspendale Gardens and provides access to quality youth programs right on their doorstep. Details: kingston.vic.gov.au

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Billboard sign of political demise Bay Trail ‘fiasco’ leaves costly trail Mike Hast mike@baysidenews.com.au

THE smiling faces of defeated state premier Denis Napthine and former Mordialloc MP Lorraine Wreford continue to stare out over Nepean Highway almost five months after last November’s election. The two pollies’ faces are on a huge billboard in the front yard of a house on the corner of Parana St and Nepean Highway near the Bridge Hotel’s car park near the border of Aspendale and Mordialloc. It reads: “Lorraine Wreford MP. Liberal for Mordialloc. Part of Denis Napthine’s team.” Mordialloc’s one-term Liberal MP defeated Labor’s Janice Munt in 2010 as the Ted Baillieu-led Liberals rolled Labor MPs in the so-called sandbelt seats of Bentleigh, Mordialloc, Carrum and Frankston, crucial to winning government. Ms Wreford was defeated by Labor’s Tim Richardson, a former staff member of federal Labor MP for Isaacs Mark Dreyfus, as voters swung back to Labor, which also won Bentleigh from Elizabeth Miller, Carrum from Donna Bauer and Frankston from rebel MP Geoff Shaw. Ms Wreford has been trying unsuccessfully to get the billboard image removed by Adspace, the company with which she had a contract for just one month. The billboard is controlled by Bentleigh Sign Group but managed by Adspace, a St Kilda Rd agency. On Monday, Kylie Carmichael of Bentleigh Sign Group said the compa-

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Unwanted sign: The election billboard in Aspendale of defeated premier Denis Napthine and former Mordialloc Liberal MP Lorraine Wreford. Picture: Gary Sissons

ny would contact Adspace and ask for the sign to be removed. Adspace could not be reached for comment. Ms Wreford had about 15 signs around the electorate in the lead-up to the election on 29 November but the one near the Bridge Hotel, which is angled toward the southbound lanes of the highway, was the biggest. Her contract with Adspace expired on 30 November. She said staff members had phoned and written to Adspace asking for the sign to be removed. As the weeks have ticked by, Ms Wreford has received more and more complaints including from chamber of commerce members, residents and Liberal Party people. Many people blame Ms Wreford but she said she had no control over when the sign would be removed. “We paid for one month and now we’ve had five months. I was the first customer for this particular billboard;

perhaps they haven’t got anything to replace it,” she said. Several of Ms Wreford’s signs were daubed with graffiti during the campaign. One enterprising local business, a high pressure cleaning services company, contacted Ms Wreford on Facebook and offered to remove the graffiti. Vandals daubed signs of Ms Wreford as well as then Napthine government Arts Minister Heidi Victoria and candidate for Geelong Paula Kontelj. Liberal Party officials accused Labor of running a “dirty tricks” campaign. On one of the billboards, the word “Liberal” was crossed out and replaced with disparaging remarks. Labor denied any knowledge of the daubings. Graffiti on the Wreford sign has been cleaned off in recent weeks but the image remains, a daily reminder of the election loss for commuters travelling up the highway.

THE cost of the long and winding road to approval for the Kingston section of the Bay Trail has been revealed. Debate has raged between councillors for several years about the best path for the 1-kilometre section of the shared bike and pedestrian trail to be built between Charman Rd and Mentone Life Saving Club. Community groups fought against “excessive” vegetation being removed from the foreshore to build the Bay Trail but VCAT ruled on 31 March that council’s plan to remove tea tree and scrub to build the pathway can begin (‘Bay Trail gets VCAT go ahead’, The News 8/4/15). The decision brought an end to “a fiasco”, as Cr Ron Brownlees described it, “lasting at least seven years”. Cr Brownlees contacted The News last week and said the VCAT decision “is a fantastic outcome for the community” despite the opposition from some community groups. The Kingston Residents Association, backed by the Mordialloc-Beaumaris Conservation League and Kingston Conservation & Environment Coalition, decided to take the Bay Trail case to VCAT after mediation with council failed. Cr Brownlees said he was “angry” about the time and resources spent on

approving the Kingston section of the Bay Trail. “I just hate to see the residents’ money being wasted on appeals. KRA continually want to waste ratepayers’ money.” He admitted an appeal is “their democratic right”. KRA president Maureen Lim told The News the community groups had spent $4500 on the VCAT appeal process, including VCAT fees and $3200 for an environmental town planner’s advice. “We can’t do this again,” Ms Lim said. The groups had decided to hire the town planner due to the range of experts engaged by council, according to Ms Lim. Council CEO John Nevins said the expert witnesses “were required to rebut arguments being put forward by the Kingston Residents Association”. “They [the witnesses] explained how council’s plan for the Bay Trail, which was formed following lengthy community consultation, would allow for construction of the shared pedestrian and bike path with limited impact on native vegetation,” he said. Mr Nevins advised council had spent about $52,000 of ratepayers’ money on the Bay Trail case at VCAT. Legal representation cost $26,403 and expert witnesses including ecologists and traffic engineers cost $25,616.

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Fundraiser for Maison PETS on Nepean, Chelsea, is hosting a family fun day and pet adoption day on Saturday 18 April to find families for lost dogs and cats. The shop supports shelters and pet adoption centres as well as being an adoption centre for Pets Haven Animal Shelter. The fundraiser will also help regular customer Maison, a little boy with autism. Maison, 9, desperately needs an assistant dog to help him with his anxiety and ‘meltdowns’. Attractions on Saturday include a jumping castle, animal farm, sausage sizzle, raffles, cake stall, balloonist and face painting. All proceeds will go towards getting Maison his assistant dog. “We are so proud of what we are trying to archive on Saturday,” proprietor Kat Smith said. Pets on Nepean is at 456 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea, call 9773 2154.

Pet with a difference: Jodie, Maison and Troy Caldwell hope to welcome an assistant dog to their family to help Maison with his autism. Picture: Gary Sissons

Business competition reform on cards Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

The way ahead: Small Business Minister Bruce Billson, far right, has welcomed the Harper Review into business competition laws as a win for consumers.

“they should be replaced with regulations to ensure access to medicines and quality of advice regarding their use that do not unduly restrict competition.” Mr Billson said: “The removal of these rules could well see more competition in lucrative locations but we need to make sure less commercially attractive areas are serviced.” The Pharmacy Guild, a powerful lobby group representing pharmacists, has slammed the Harper Review’s recommendation “to deregulate pharmacies”.

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A SHAKE-UP of business competition laws has been flagged by Small Business Minister Bruce Billson with the taxi and pharmacy industries in the spotlight. The federal member for Dunkley says healthy competition benefits consumers by offering “better value and fresh offerings”. Mr Billson is overseeing an eightweek consultation with state governments, councils and businesses in the wake of the Competition Policy Review, dubbed the Harper Review after panel chair Professor Ian Harper. The review, released on 31 March, recommended governments consider deregulating retail trading hours and opening up competition in specific industries. The panel highlighted the taxi and pharmacy industries as two sectors long overdue for a regulatory overhaul to benefit consumers. Mr Billson has given the clearest indication yet that the federal government is open to ride-sharing services such as Uber being legalised. Uber, partly owned by Google and investment bank Goldman Sachs, has been controversially operating its uberX service in Australia illegally. The service, which enables passengers to book and pay for car rides online with drivers who have listed their details with Uber, launched in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula late last year and taxi drivers are angry authorities seem unwilling to act

to stop its unregulated uberX service (‘Uber’s arrival challenges taxi operators’, The Times 19/1/15). When asked for his response to the Harper Review Mr Billson said the panel had found some passengers are using services such as Uber to meet personal transport needs. “Clearly, trying to force passengers to use a particular type of service that might not be what they want isn’t in keeping with the idea of empowering consumers and isn’t going to stop customers using new technologies to find ‘workarounds’ to get their needs met,” Mr Billson said. “Because of this, the panel has recommended that state and territory governments look at the way the passenger transport industry is regulated to take account of changing times and ensure essential consumer protections are guaranteed such as minimum standards of quality, security and insurance.” Mr Billson did say it is “pleasing to see reports of the taxi industry stepping up to take on alternative providers”, giving better value for money and service to customers as a result of competition. The Small Business Minister noted the Harper Review had also highlighted aspects of the pharmacy industry “characterised as anti-competitive”. Currently new pharmacies cannot open near an existing pharmacy in most instances. The Harper Review has recommended “the pharmacy ownership and location rules should be removed in the long-term interests of consumers and

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Guild executive director David Quilty said there is no evidence an alternative pharmacies model “would deliver superior outcomes for patients or taxpayers”. “Australia’s 5450 community pharmacies, currently struggling under the pressures of price disclosure, need certainty and stability – not a constant push to abolish a system that’s working,” he said. Mr Billson stressed any business competition reforms “warrant care-

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Fixers: Premier Daniel Andrews, left, and Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson, second left, pictured before last year’s state election, promised to improve ambulance response times. Picture: Gary Sissons

‘Emergency’ response on ambulance services Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON residents will have the chance to have their say on planned changes to the state’s ambulance service at a community forum later this month. The state government released an interim report last month which found ambulance response times have “fallen dramatically over recent years”. The Ambulance Performance and Policy Consultative Committee heard first-hand from paramedics about their experiences on the job. The committee reported the dispatching of an ambulance to a Code 1 emergency in metropolitan Melbourne takes, on average, 1 minute longer than six years ago. While demand for emergency services has risen 5 per cent across the state over the same period, Ambulance Victoria statistics reveal 82.25 per cent of Code 1 incidents in the Kingston area received a response within 15 minutes in 2013-14, down from 89.02 per cent in 2008-09. Code 1 incidents are defined as “requiring an urgent lights and siren response”. Ambulance Victoria refused to release a regional breakdown of response times before last November’s state election. Daniel Andrews forced Ambulance Victoria’s board to resign in December as one of his first acts upon becoming Premier. Mordialloc Labor MP Tim Richardson said the release of ambulance response times statistics honoured a pre-election commitment to do so.

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“It is important to consult with the local community, and paramedics about this report in order properly address the current ambulance crisis,” he said. Liberal opposition spokesman for emergency services Brad Battin said a Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office report “states that the raw data relied upon by Daniel Andrews was outdated or not based on evidence and simply did not provide useful information”. Mr Battin called Labor’s “political campaign on response times … less than honest”. “The report by the Auditor General is a flashing red light that demonstrates Daniel Andrews’ political campaign as flawed,” he said. The Auditor-General’s Office report last month found “response times alone do not adequately describe emergency service performance and must be considered alongside information on outcomes, service quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness for emergency service performance to be understood”. The Andrews government plans to establish a $60 million Response Time Rescue Fund and has committed an additional $40 million to upgrade ambulance stations, equipment and vehicles. A community forum on ambulance response times and plans to improve Ambulance Victoria’s service performance, will be held in Kingston later this month. Call Mr Richardson’s office on 9772 4544 for further information.

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REG Musty is described as a born and bred Aussie larrikin. He loves a cold beer on a hot day and would start a fight in an empty room. The ex-butcher and ex-boxer with an ex-missus has a best mate - a little black pug named Lionel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and an unfortunate knack of, somehow, always getting into trouble ... And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Mustyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world unravels when he gets involved in â&#x20AC;&#x153;keeping drugs off the streets - and his old â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hood safeâ&#x20AC;?. Chelsea will never be the same as corrupt cops, wannabe bikers, a dodgy horse trainer and his old mate, Phuc the cook, come together in a yarn with more twists and turns than a can of worms. One Shot McCain by Mordiallocâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glenn Dumbrell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with help from editor Maria Koutsantonis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a story loosely based on the author himself: warts and all. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting to become a big seller in local bookshops and on Kindle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew up in Bonbeach and Chelsea and was always a big reader,â&#x20AC;? Dumbrell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The teacher said I should have been a journalist, but I became a butcher and did a bit of amateur boxing in Mordialloc and have an ex-missus - so that part sounds like me.â&#x20AC;? The story evolved, the words flowed and he kept writing them down â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mostly during downtime at work at a pharmaceutical company. Soon, his book was born. A keen follower of popular Sydney author Robert G. Barrett, who wrote

KINGSTON youngsters will get the chance to vote for a new junior mayor during this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Youth Week celebrations. The program gives primary school pupils a chance to develop their interest in the democratic process and builds leadership skills, such as speech writing and public speaking. Each year a grade six pupil is elected junior mayor of the city. The election process involves primary schools each nominating a pupil who makes a two-minute speech, while the others vote for the best presentation. Twenty-six primary schools will take part in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elections on Thursday 16 April at the LF Payne Chelsea Town Hall. Mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said the program - sponsored by the Chelsea Rotary Club - had been running for more than 50 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[It] gives primary school pupils a taste of public life and highlights the importance of engaging in the political process from a young age,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is proud to continue this tradition. It aims to educate and engage young people about how local government works and how they can get involved and make a difference. It provides support and experience to our next generation of leaders.â&#x20AC;? The junior mayor receives mayoral robes, chains and $200 from the Chelsea Rotary Club. He or she is called on to assist the mayor at official events.

Knock-about hero: Author Glenn Dumbrell hopes judges at the Ned Kelly Awards like his book One Shot McCain as much as his readers. Picture: Gary Sissons

the Les Norton novels, Dumbrell admits to leading a â&#x20AC;&#x153;knock-aboutâ&#x20AC;? life like his hero and loves hearing and writing about the seedy side of life. His own hero, Musty, is said to be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;crusty old buggerâ&#x20AC;? whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a little bit politically incorrect or liable to kick up a fuss, such as when he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get his $2 coin out of the shopping trolley handle. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a negative: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feedback on the book via Facebook is mainly from women and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been really positive,â&#x20AC;? Dumbrell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And everyone who buys it tells somebody else. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wrote it five years ago and have gone over it five times and I am really happy with it. I gave the draft to a woman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a friend of Germaine Greer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who

critiques manuscripts and she loved it.â&#x20AC;? One Shot McCain was launched at Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gym in Boundary Rd, Mordialloc, and already sales are good. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been sold in Japan, Germany and the US â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much to its authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pleasant surprise. Bookshops at Beaumaris, Mornington, St Kilda, Richmond and Yarraville stock the novel at $25 and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a follow-up out in November. The Kindle price is $6.99. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Facebook page has had 200 likes,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So somethingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to be working. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve even entered the book in the Australian Crime Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ned Kelly Awards for Best First Fiction.â&#x20AC;?

Outstanding: Outgoing junior mayor Naveen Satish Kumar.

Outgoing junior mayor Naveen Satish Kumar attends Aspendale Gardens Primary School. Cr Gledhill praised his â&#x20AC;&#x153;outstanding contributionâ&#x20AC;? over the past 12 months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Naveen has been an asset to the community and I thank him for his contribution and commitment to Kingston.â&#x20AC;? See more at kingston.vic.gov.au

Anzac Day commemoration services ON Saturday 25 April the following Anzac Day centenary commemoration services will be held in Kingston:

and march through the parking area to the club rooms. Fly past 2.20pm.

Longbeach RSL

Clayton RSL

Dawn service 6-6.45am in front of Chelsea Town Hall. Ladies Auxiliary breakfast 7am. Gold coin donation. March 9am from Swanpool Avenue along Station St to the cenotaph for wreath laying. Two Edithvale Primary School pupils will speak inside Chelsea Town Hall about what Anzac Day means to them.

Mentone RSL Dawn service 5.50 for 6am, Mentone Memorial Park. Breakfast 6.20am. Gold coin donation. At 8.45am veterans and community groups will line up near the war memorial to march to the memorial service.

Cheltenham-Moorabbin RSL Dawn service 5.45am, followed by a gunfire breakfast. March and afternoon service 1.50 for 2pm, corner Grange and Centre Dandenong roads. Assemble at the traffic lights

Clayton RSL will be holding a series of events for Anzac Day, including a dawn service 6am at Clayton cenotaph, followed by breakfast at Clayton RSL. Gold coin donation. Annual two-up game for local families 2.30pm.

Rotary Club of Dingley

Dawn service for local community 5.45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6.45am, Dingley Village memorial, 31 Marcus Rd. The service by the Rotary Club of Dingley Village is in conjunction with the Springvale RSL Sub Branch. Community Anzac Day service 11am, Thursday 23 April. Highett RSL March and dawn service 5.45am Anzac Day, corner Henry St and Highett Rd.

Lest we forget: Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anzac Day commemoration at Longbeach RSL in Chelsea. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Location, location, location! Prized position and potential Solid hone with soaring cathedral ceilings Amazing bay & Melbourne city skyline views Land size approximately1050m2 Terms 5% or 10% Deposit on Day, Bal: 90 or 120 days

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105 Jones Road, TYABB Saturday April 25 at 3pm Century21 Homeport, 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555 Paige Brierley, 0405 496 722

WITH a visionary focus on lifestyle and entertaining, this rural-residential property boasts over 465 square metres (50 squares) of versatile living space and is set on a 1.21 hectare allotment with vast lawn areas and from the elevated position, there is a view across the hinterland to Western Port Bay. The impressive sense of space throughout the home hits you immediately with a sensational glass portico as the entry point. The ground level offers a functional floorplan with a formal lounge and dining area, a large rumpus room has a built-in bar, and

adjoining the splendid kitchen is a casual meals area. The kitchen offers stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher, there are stylish granite benchtops and splashbacks, and a butler’s pantry provides handy storage options. Upstairs are the four bedrooms – a downstairs study could be a fifth bedroom if required – with a lovely master bedroom featuring a dressing room and ensuite with spa bath. Other bedrooms share the second bathroom and powder room. For the ultimate in relaxation, or your daily exercise, the superb heated pool area is housed in a

separate building and comes complete with a 6 seater spa, two change rooms, surround sound system, storage rooms, toilet and shower facilities. For more lifestyle indulgences, there is a charming gazebo with built-in barbecue, and an outdoor kitchen with rotisserie for all-weather entertaining. The external improvements to this property are as fine as those found inside, in addition to the pool and gazebo there is a free-standing double garage, plus a second under the roof line of the home.

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47 Mernda Avenue, BONBEACH

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Sought-After Address So Close To Everything Set on a block of approx. 629m2 this very well maintained weatherboard home will surprise you with its size and large open plan living areas plus the added benefit of 4 bedrooms and 2 living areas. Complemented by extensive polished timber floors, ducted heating, the formal lounge area

An idyllic lifestyle is enormous as well as the second living area which could be used as a

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family room or even as rumpus room. Huge rear yard, decked veranda and double carport plus much more and all you need to do is move in. With everything at your doorstep such as schools, Patterson River, the Patterson River Golf Club and of course the popular beaches. Come and enjoy the lifestyle this beautiful suburb has to offer.

OPEN TO VIEW Saturday 1.30-2.00pm or by appointment

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Peter Gourdouros 0428 234 155 Sofia Vatos 0421 328 255

Office: 8/38a MainHighway, Street, Chelsea Mornington 436 Nepean I P: 8773 1888

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54 Royal Road, BONBEACH

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Luxury, Style And Exceptional Quality Prestigious double storey town residence combining cutting edge architecture with style and superior finishes. Moments to the beach and with shops, station and schools within a short stroll- this Ratcliffe built luxury home includes 3 bedrooms + study 2.5 bath enjoying a north facing formal lounge with private side courtyard, open plan entertaining with stacked sliders to covered Merbau deck, sleek stone kitchen with 900 mm Technika appliances and dishwasher, 3 generous living zones, high ceilings, extensive porcelain, ducted refrigerated cooling and heating, landscaped, water tank, feature timber double auto garage with internal access and rear roller door. With too many features to mention, this is a must inspect, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll not be disappointed. This is low maintenance, Bayside living at its affordable best.

An idyllic lifestyle

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FOR SALE Buyers over $660,000

Sofia Vatos 0421 328 255 Peter Gourdouros 0428 234 155

OPEN TO VIEW saturday 3.30-4.00pm or by appointment

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15 Tiffany Avenue, CHELTENHAM

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Fine Home For Family Living - Great Entertainer Fabulous home dedicated to a lifestyle of comfort offering a mix of living areas and all the elements for fine family living. The functional layout includes spacious formal living room and light-filled kitchen equipped with stainless steel gas cooktop and oven, plenty of cupboards and bench space. The casual living area opens to an entertaining area, the lovely gardens and a fantastic iIG pool. The enclosed alfresco area could easily be classed as another living zone to be used all year round. Down the hall are three bedrooms, separate laundry, and bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet. Also featuring s/system air conditioning. The great community location gives you the choice of shopping, parks

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and transport and the school zone. Inspection will impress.

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Peter Gourdouros 0428 234 155 Sofia Vatos 0421 328 255

Office: 8/38a MainHighway, Street, Chelsea Mornington 436 Nepean I P: 8773 1888

Chelsea Office

1 Sandalong Court, BONBEACH

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Spacious Lifestyle Living by The Bay This spacious and updated family home offers up to 5 bedrooms and a location that makes it easy to enjoy the Bonbeach bayside lifestyle. Comfortable living options inside flow seamlessly to the outdoor entertainment areas and private gardens that offer up the space that could allow for a pool (STCA). *3 Separate living areas *Main bedroom with WIR and ensuite *Open plan kitchen, huge family room upstairs *Polished floor boards downstairs *Zoned bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, plus separate study *Evaporative cooling

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*Double garage *Corner block of 762sq2m possible 3 unit site.

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Peter Gourdouros 0428 234 155 Sofia Vatos 0421 328 255

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BONBeaCH 56 La Perouse Boulevard

CHelsea 11 arnold Drive

Riverside Living at Its Best

Neat and sweet

This idyllic low maintenance property in an excellent location is the perfect new home for the first home buyer, investor or downsizer featuring include: 3 bedrooms plus ensuite with spa bath, family bathroom, open plan kitchen, living & dining, large entertaining deck in a beautifully manicured court yard, ducted heating, evaporative cooling & ducted vacuuming, wide balcony with 180 degree views of the golf course, stone bench tops, quality fittings & double garage.

Set in the amazing Chelbara Estate, this two bedroom home has been recently updated and is presented in almost as new condition. Featuring renovated functional kitchen and bathroom, two living areas, split system air conditioner, built in robes to both bedrooms, paved outdoor entertaining area, good sized rear garden and single lock up garage. Quality & position make this a great place to be. Located close to all amenities such as public transport, schools, shops and much more.

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By Neg $640,000 - $670,000 Mike Joy 0421 063 771 Nicola Nakon 0411 236 501 Chelsea 9772 7077 463 Nepean Hwy

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Buyers Over $370,000 Neville Dickinson 0400 976 515 Robyn Courtney 0416 755 523 Chelsea 9772 7077 463 Nepean Hwy

CHelsea HeigHts 6 tern Close

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Set in a quiet Cul-de-sac this lovely open plan, four bedroom plus study home has plenty of space for the growing family. Featuring master bedroom with large full ensuite and walk in robe, two large living areas, beautiful light filled kitchen with plenty of storage space and dishwasher, all bedrooms with built in robes, heating, double lock up garage, great sized pergola perfect for entertaining and well manicured gardens. This home has all you need and more!

This beautiful home includes; 4 large bedrooms, 3 living zones including rumpus room, childrens retreat, open plan living, dining area, stunning oversized kitchen with caesar stone island bench, s/s appliances, glass splashback & pendant lighting all leading out to a decked alfresco covered entertaining area. Additional features include double lockup garage with internal entry, remote and extra storage space, D/H, evaporative cooling and additional off street parking ideal for a trailer, boat or caravan.

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Buyers Over $630,000 Neville Dickinson 0400 976 515 Robyn Courtney 0416 755 523 Chelsea 9772 7077 463 Nepean Hwy

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Buyers Over $479,000 Michelle Stephens 0417 352 644 Cameron Charles 0412 733 795 Carrum Downs 9783 0688 4 & 5, 121 Hall Rd

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Auction Saturday 2nd May 2015 at 1.00pm (on-site) Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30 Days View Saturday 12.30pm-1.00pm or Anytime by Appointment

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• Beautifully presented unit with wonderful space and design 2 1 • Situated in a convenient area, close to schools and shops, yet there is still peace and privacy • Open plan living zone with meals area and kitchen opening onto outdoor entertaining area • Two bedrooms both have BIR’s and share the bathroom • Separate laundry • Air-conditioning, ducted heating and a single garage • Be quick to inspect this beauty! Auction: Sunday 26th April at 11.30am Inspect: Saturday 18th April 10:20 – 10:40am

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Name says it all

Our daily bread ESTABLISHED for 30 years, this popular bakery and cafe trades 7 days a week from 6.30am to 5.00 or 6.00pm. There is seating inside for 12, and 9 out. The bakery stocks all varieties of bread as well as cakes, family pies and jam, with coffee sales particularly strong. Set in a prime area with private car parking at rear, the vendor will trial the business on $12,000 per week turnover.

Trading Monday to Friday from 5am to 2.30pm and Saturday from 7am to 12pm, this busy little takeaway will suit first time business owners and offers a great work/ life balance. The premises has good equipment including a coolroom, and a spacious food preparation area. There is seating inside for 7 customers. Set on a main road in a vibrant commercial and retail precinct, this clean business is worth a look. FreIndustrial takeaway, SEAFORD Price: $150,000 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Bakery & cafe, HAMPTON Price: $240,000 including stock Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au 50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 Business Migrants Expert Advisory Service

GYM SUPPLEMENTS SOMERVILLE Attractive business, the only one selling gym supplements on the Peninsula, also sells gym gear & accessories. Vendor happy to train buyer. Vibrant website with online store also. All stock included in price.

ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED CHEMDRY BAYSIDE Outstanding opportunity to purchase an exceptional ChemDry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Franchise. Endless possibilities await the astute buyer as T/O can be easily doubled. Grow the business, relish the lifestyle. As new VW van, all equip & training.

$88,000 CONFECTIONERY MANUFACTURING

PRICE REDUCED COMMERCIAL UPHOLSTERY CARRUM DOWNS Manufacture & custom design of upholstered commercial furniture. Established 2000, large factory in good location, regular client base. Owner willing to stay on and train. 5 ½ days. Vehicle included. HUGE REDUCTION

$50,000 + SAV PRICE REDUCED RESUMES

PRICE REDUCED INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY

BRAESIDE Great price for the turnover! Cheap rent, long lease, prominent corner position, coolroom. Trading 5 days. Can’t go wrong with this one – call now!

$65,000 + sav

GENERAL STORE

DOG GROOMING & PET SUPPLIES

CRANBOURNE MORNINGTON 3 bedroom accommodation, trades Due to ill health this vendor needs 7 days 8am-8pm. Takeaways and an urgent sale and has drastically general store lines inc gas bottles. reduced the price accordingly. Large Huge potential, current owner forced premises on busy road, established to sell, new owner will maximize 27 yrs. Pet supplies, aquariums, potential. Established 18 years. reptiles, birds. MUST SELL NOW!

FISH & CHIPS FRANKSTON Double shop with good seating and excellent equipment. This Flakey Jakes is in need of rejuvenation by enthusiastic new owner. Huge potential to increase T/O, current owner not suited to the business.

$70,000 + sav

$75,000 + sav

$85,000 + sav

WHOLESALE DELIVERY

CLEANING

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

CONVENIENCE STORE

HOME BASED Professional resume analysis, resume writing, interview preparation. Great website, good systems in place. Vendor offers full training and all assistance. Confidentiality applies.

FRANKSTON Easy to run business with one driver & one admin, perfect H/W. Home-based – no rent to pay, no stock to carry. 7 days midnight to 8am. Delivers SE suburbs & Peninsula.

FRANKSTON Servicing the SE suburbs and the Peninsula, clients include factories, hotels, real estate, builders as well as residential. Two vehicles are included, hours as required.

MOUNT ELIZA General store lines, café, takeaway – can be a restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere with no opposition. Residential area, has seating for 20. 7 days. 3 bedroom accommodation. Vendors must sell!

$99,500

$119,500

$120,000

EILDON Two freehold shops on main street available @ $220,000 + gst. Business sells camping gear, fishing tackle & bait, auto spares, water sports equipment, work gear etc. Established 30 years, only one in town.

CAFE

MORNINGTON PENINSULA Est 7 years selling w/sale & retail fudge, glazed nuts etc. Supplying retail outlets on the Peninsula & interstate, attends regular markets & special events. Factory outlet store and online sales, FB presence.

MELBOURNE Situated in large corporate office building, many orders from within plus catering orders. Good seating capacity, excellent equipment. 5 days only!

$140,000 + sav

$150,000 + sav

PRICE REDUCED BUTCHER

$120,000 + sav NEW LISTING GENERAL STORE

ROSEBUD WEST Brand new grocery/convenience store in underserviced area with no competition. Opposite foreshore camping ground, shows solid first quarter figures. State of the art fitout, genuine reasons for regrettable sale.

$175,000 + sav

OPEN TO ALL OFFERS CAFE BRIGHTON Great location opposite beach and near train station, school & bowling club. Has 3 bdm accommodation. Fully renovated, excellent equipment, light food preparation only. Seats 25 in & more out.

$180,000 + sav

FRESH CHICKEN

FREEHOLD

LICENSED RESTAURANT

ROSEBUD WEST This very popular venue is located directly opposite foreshore and close to S/C with plenty of parking available. Dual shop, always busy, seats 60 inside and more outside under footpath umbrellas.

ROSEBUD Established 20 years with only two owners, vendor will stay on to train. Profitable business in need of fresh approach to take to next level. Prime position in busy shopping plaza. Good equipment.

KEYSBOROUGH Factory in a bay of four factories, easily accessed via Dandenong Bypass or Eastlink. Office mezzanine, separate storage area, ample floor work space.

MAIN RIDGE Award winning, fine dining restaurant set on 20Ac with sweeping vineyard views from the alfresco deck. Well appointed, fully equipped kitchen, large bar area. 2BR cottage offers potential for manager’s residence or storage pantry.

$180,000 + sav

$240,000 NEW LISTING CURTAINS & BLINDS

$295,000 + sav NEW LISTING WHOLESALER

LICENSED CAFE

PIZZA, FISH & CHIPS

$39,000 + sav CLEANING

MANUFACTURE & INSTALLS

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES Fully managed school cleaning business. Long standing permanent casual staff. Established 25 years, yearly contracts. 2015 contract worth $386,000.

MORNINGTON Top quality energy efficient windows with European high security locking. Replacements, newbuilds, renovations. Also awnings, French doors, tilt turn & sliding PVC windows. Extensive website & showroom

ROSEBUD Strong branded retail store in prime showroom, leads and repeat business guaranteed as positioned alongside the Number One Carpet Retail Organisation in Aust. All work handled by sub-contractors

CLAYTON SOUTH Operates from 2 factories, two delivery persons. Buy from overseas and within Australia, clients are restaurants, takeaways, grocers, fruit shops, supermarkets etc. High profit percentage, simple to operate.

$420,000 + sav

$435,000 + sav

$490,000 + sav

$350,000 (business)

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST APPLIES

LICENSED RESTAURANT

RESTAURANT,CAFE & BAR

MANUFACTURING

GLASS APPLICATIONS

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Allied retreat no secret to the Turks David Harrison david@baysidenews.com.au THE myth has moved. For a century Australians have been taught that the Turkish army was fooled at Gallipoli in the dark days of December 1915 – the Anzacs slipped away without the loss of a man from under the enemy’s snoring, insensible nose. It was always false, now proved to be so by blizzards of archived Ottoman military documents recently translated for the first time. The Turks knew the Allies were leaving. They watched from the commanding heights, day after day, as men and materiel sailed away, sometimes in broad daylight and under fire, in a retreat that occurred over weeks. They read British newspaper articles on the necessity of a retreat; they knew the House of Lords discussed it. They moved their soldiers into the abandoned Anzac trenches. The new myth is: “They knew we were leaving, but not exactly when.” But let’s shorten it. Chop off the last four words, and we arrive at the truth. This new myth, a preposterous piece of sophistry, deserves a short life. The powerful evidence is in the Ottoman documents – those so far examined – and in the words of the general in charge of the failed adventure, which lasted from 25 April 1915 to 9 January 1916, when the last troops left Cape Helles. Lieutenant-General Sir William Birdwood wrote: “Our intentions … should have been obvious to [the Turks], looking down as they do from

Beached: The 1st Anzac Corps headquarters - dugouts on the beach at the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, and, right, the view from the top of hills overlooking where Australian troops landed. Pictures: National Library of Australia

the hills around on practically all our movements … Curiously enough, they seem all along to have anticipated that we were making arrangements for an attack and not a retirement.” Birdwood was trying to fathom how he got away with it. The British had calculated they would lose tens of thousands of men in the retreat. The Turks, exhausted and depleted, were clearly being cautious. Pursuing a retreating enemy lost King Harold the Battle of Hastings, and his kingdom, to William the Conqueror. The enemy was leaving: why draw them back? “The Turks knew the troops were leaving and were glad to see them go,” said Professor Stanford Shaw, a leading expert and writer on Ottoman

military history. The Ottoman Empire was fighting for its life on other fronts and in desperate need of men and equipment. A new account of Gallipoli, written by Harvey Broadbent, mentions a “conspiracy theory ... that the British bribed the Turks to allow them to leave. There seems no evidence for this theory”, he asserts. I agree. Could bribery be an explanation? The Allied retreat from Cape Helles was clearly permitted by the Turks. And, one would imagine, the Allies feared that the Turks would be on an even higher alert, thirsting for bloody revenge, had they felt robbed of their Anzac prey. Does any evidence exist of British bribery to get out of a military jam?

Actually, it does. In early 1916, Britain’s “highest authorities” offered £1 million to Turkish General Halil Pasha to free an army he had trapped in Mesopotamia. That’s nearly $A1 billion in today’s money. Halil scornfully rejected the offer. There was no need to bribe the Turks at Gallipoli. The defeated army had suffered a comprehensive, if slow-motion, military rout that cost thousands of young lives and probably extended the First World War by years. What did the campaign achieve, beyond prompting the spin doctors of the day to weave the cynical “we fooled them” myth (now being cynically repositioned) after a glorious contest between noble opponents?

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Heavy rainfall produces good crops Compiled by Melissa Walsh TENDERS are called in this issue for additions and alterations to the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute. *** THE treasurer of the collecting committee of the Frankston Belgian Relief Fund acknowledges with thanks the receipt from Mrs Hay of 14s 4d, the proceeds of raffle of an accordion. The winning number is 69, Miss Smith. *** A GENERAL meeting of members and friends of the Somerville Red Cross Society will be held in the Horticultural Hall at Somerville on Thursday next, to which all are made welcome. The evening will be spent in amusement. Refreshments will also be provided. *** THE long looked for rain has come at last, and the anxiety felt by all has been allayed by a bountiful downfall. From Saturday to Monday last the rainfall registered at Frankston was 181 points. *** THE Hon A. Downward has received a communication from the Department of Public Works, stating, that owing to representations made by that gentleman, tenders for repairs to the jetty at Frankston will be invited next week. *** THE Harvest Festival in connection with St. Paul’s Church, Frankston, will be celebrated on Sunday. There will be three services, at 8, 11 and 7. On Monday night a sale will be held at the

schoolroom of fruit, vegetables and other gifts. *** OUR readers are reminded of the Concert to he held at Langwarrin on Wednesday next, in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund, under the auspices of the Langwarrin Tennis Club. For the convenience of those going from Frankston, a cab will leave the bank corner at 7 o’clock in the evening. *** TONIGHT! “All a Mistake.” St. Paul’s Club Frankston. Be there sharp at 8.15 to see this three-act comedy. The members of this club, who so successfully presented “Who’s Who?” last year, have worked hard and long to make an equal success of this, the second three act piece that they have staged. You should not miss a chance like this. *** THERE was a good attendance at the Cranbourne races on Thursday last. There were large fields for most of the events, and an interesting day’s sport resulted. In the Second Division Handicap A. Wilcox’s gelding, Milloo, started favorite at 6 to 4 on, and won by a length. In the Steeplechase, Nimmo’s Brownbird was first, Shackleton’s Rizino, 2, and C. Grice’s Lord Emms, 3. *** MR H, C. Fischer, F.V O.A. the well-known Collins Street optician and optometrist, is again due to visit Frankston on Saturday, 8th May. Frankston people should regard themselves as fortunate that their needs in

this line are looked after by such a capable and painstaking optician as Mr Fischer, whose ability is so largely availed of in Melbourne. Mr Fischer may be consulted at Mrs Graham’s boarding house. *** WE call attention to the Frankston Patriotic Fund appearing in our advertisement columns today. A sum of £60 has been already forwarded to the Lord Mayor’s Belgian Relief Fund,in accordance with a resolution passed at a general meeting of the contributors to the Frankston Patriotic Fund, and by the same resolution the sums acknowledged today will be similarly sent. The Frankston Belgian Fund is still open and the Hon Treasurer (Dr Plowman) will be very pleased to receive further contributions. *** THE churches of the Frankston Methodist Circuit hold their annual effort in aid of Foreign Missions this week, commencing on Sunday last when the Rev J. W. Burton (Missionary deputation) held services in Frankston, Langwarrin, Somerville. The attendances were some what spoiled by the rain, but otherwise were most successful. The Rev gentleman also lectured during four evenings in the week at Tyabb, Somerville, Langwarrin, and Frankston, and gave most interesting addresses, basing remarks on missionary work in India. He spoke for about an hour and a half, and those present were most interested by the lucid description he gave of different forms of Indian life and worship.

*** THE official opening of the remodelled portion of the Frankston School, No 1464, took place on Tuesday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by the Hon. A. Downward, M.L.A. Mr F. Tate, Director of Education, also assisted in the ceremony. The attendance of parents was small, and the Board of Management was disappointed that they did not appear to take more interest in the welfare of their children, as considerable trouble had been gone to in order to make the function as successful as possible. The weather was a little unsettled, but hardly enough to account for the apparent indifference. The improvements made to the old building have been very marked, and as it now stands it is one of the best and up-to-date country schools in the State. *** THE excellent rain that fell at the latter end of last week has now put everything well in order and work of any kind can now be proceeded with the paddocks are looking green already and the oat crops will now make splendid headway. Mr A S Krouse reports a fall of 175 points from Friday to Monday morning. The fact that the local fruit crop has been a record one is now proved by the revenue returns at the local station. The returns show an increase on those of last year for each month in the year showing an increase for the quarter ending March 31st of over £50. The exact figures will be published in the May issue of the “Fruit World.”

*** ATTENTION is drawn to the advertisement of the entertainment for Friday evening next in aid of Church of England organ fund. The programme will consist entirely of Frankston talent, and, after the excellent programmes that have been provided by St Paul’s club are called to mind, this should be saying enough to ensue a full house. *** THE Easter fair in aid of the Methodist Church new building fund was held on Friday and Saturday last under bad weather conditions. The fair was opened on Friday evening by Cr Oates, President of the Shire and proved very successful. The large amount of £28 14s being realised. *** A VERY pretty wedding was celebrated at ‘All Saints’, Tyabb, on Monday morning, 5th inst, when there were joined together in the bonds of holy matrimony, Leslie Robert, second son of Mr and Mrs Slocombe, to Vera Gladys, second daughter of Mr J. H. Thornell, of ‘Hazelglen’, Tyabb. The church was prettily decorated with white geraniums and daisies, white roses and ivy. The bride was given away by her eldest brother, Mr S. A. Thornell, and wore a handsome white silk dress, with lace and pearl trimmings, also veil, and wreath of orange blossom. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 17 April, 1915

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BURLESQUE SHOW A GRAND AFFAIR By Stephen Taylor BURLESQUE show at the Grand Hotel is a dream come true for Mornington woman Jess Young.

Fringe, and on Channel 7’s Sunrise, and Petra Dish, who is Miss Burlesque WA 2013 and Sugar Blue Burlesque.

“It did start with a dream early last year ... literally,” she said. “I woke up one morning after having a dream about the show, and said to myself....I have to put on a show here and showcase burlesque in all it is glory to the peninsula.”

“My plan is to keep a stellar record of high quality sell-out shows this year, and apply for arts funding next year to tour the show regionally,” Young said. “I am a creative person who is driven by a passion for empowering women. Last year I completed my social work and youth work qualifications all while working 60-hour weeks and producing the shows and performing. I am currently working on a young women’s program to release next year.

That show at the Harba restaurant sold out in two days, so Young scheduled a re-run, which sold out in less than a week. Next month’s This Is Burlesque plays in a new, bigger venue at The Grand Hotel, Mornington. Young, who performs under the name Jessabella, will be on stage with Lila Luxx, who headlined at this year’s Australian Burlesque Festival tour, BB le Buff, director of the longest running burlesque school in Brisbane, Elena Gabrielle, who has performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh

“Along with the body positive and empowering message the art form of burlesque provides, I wish to produce work in both the social work and arts fields that positively impacts on women and how they see themselves.” This Is Burlesque, Friday 17 April, The Grand Hotel, Mornington. Book online at trybooking.com/124801

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Born to be wilder: a drive-by insult incident By Stuart McCullough I WAS dumbstruck. We were returning from a game of golf – a circumstance in and of itself as improbable as what was about to follow – when the unthinkable was thought and, even worse, said aloud. My friends, our clubs and I were crammed into my 1982 puke-green Daihatsu Charade and travelling along Coolart Road at a pace that rendered the speed limit largely aspirational. This was clearly too much for the car travelling immediately behind us. With my shoulders hunched over the wheel, their faces seemed to be pressed up against the rear view mirror. As I slowed to turn into the driveway, the impatient car pulled up alongside, a passenger wound down the window and yelled, “Out of the way, Gene Wilder!” It was the ultimate drive-by taunt. No sooner was the insult hurled in my direction than they were gone, presumably in search of other drivers to attack by reference to reclusive comedic screen actors. I could only pity the next person who might find himself on the wrong end of a Buster Keaton or Stan Laurel-based sledge. But as the car hurtled past, I struggle to come to terms with having just been the victim of a drive-by insult. My humiliation was not helped by the fact that my friends thought it hilarious. Rather than rushing to my defence or even offering to pursue the other car on foot to wreak some kind of bloody revenge, they instead applauded the heckler for saying out loud what they had obviously been thinking for some time. I was dumb-

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struck. It was as though the veil had suddenly been lifted. Clearly there was no going back. Once that Pandora’s worm was loosed upon the world, it could never be coaxed back into its box. The brutal truth was as simple as it was shocking: in my late teenage years, I was a Gene Wilder look alike.

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It would not be the last time I would be compared to someone famous but without exception these comparisons have been of an unflattering nature. Not once has my name been used in a sentence including George Clooney, Brad Pitt or anyone else that might be considered conventionally hand-

some. Instead, I get compared to Nicholas Cage, the odd looking guy that befriends Chunk in Goonies and, somewhat unfairly, Slingblade. There have, of course, been consequences. A friend once swore blind that I was the spitting image of Anthony Michael Hall in the film Weird Science and, to this day, I have been too afraid to watch the movie. Let me be clear: I think Gene Wilder is fantastic. I guess you could argue that some of his films are better than others but there’s so much to enjoy that any criticism seems petty. No one could play Leo Bloom in The Producers as well as Wilder, a fact borne out by the remake in 2005. His performance in Blazing Saddles may well be genius. While the rest of the cast is busy mugging for the camera with vaudevillian extravagance, Gene steals the movie by being perfectly understated. And then, of course, there’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. With a perfect blend of charm and menace, Wilder makes an unlovable character seem, if not lovable then at least not loathsome. Indeed, he makes you forget that, apparently on a whim, he shut down an entire factory and made everyone redundant before importing a colony of Oompa Loompas – presumably on 457 visas – offering only board and lodging in lieu of a wage. He has cavalier approach to safety and a commitment to food hygiene that might best be described a flat-out shonky. But despite these flaws, Gene imbues the inhuman with humanity. The film was so successful that it single-handedly skewed any

conception I had of what it was like to work in the manufacturing industry. I’ve only been to one chocolate factory. I was 12 or so at the time. In my mind, I imagined those responsible for making such wonderful things would be the happiest people on earth. The lady giving the tour emphasised that the workers were all entitled to eat as much chocolate coming off the conveyor belt as they wished. As we stepped onto the factory floor, those at the machines and conveyor belts weren’t high-fiving each other or singing. In fact, not a single soul was smiling, probably worried that their jobs might be outsourced to Oompa Loompas. I walked and watched as creamy chocolates travelled along the belt under the watchful eyes of the employees. As I passed, one of them looked up. She was a lady of ample proportions with a brown ring around her mouth and who had clearly taken the eat what you like policy of the company as a personal challenge. She raised a stubby finger in my direction and in a voice that could guide ships through fog declared, “Don’t look now but there’s a miniature Gene Wilder over by the soft centres”. Startled, I turned around hoping to see someone standing nearby before realising she was referring to me. Every eye in the factory suddenly swung in my direction and I wished that I was as invisible as a great glass elevator. There are, I suppose, worse people to be compared to. It’s just that I can’t see the resemblance. I guess some things can’t be avoided. It must be in my Genes. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Redlegs prove season is wide open PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt MT ELIZA proved that opposition teams weren’t simply making up the numbers after knocking over reigning premier Frankston YCW on Saturday. The Redlegs led by as much as 50 points in the third quarter before the Stonecats hit back in the last to give the scoreboard some respectability. There had been plenty of talk about the Stonecats leading into the opening round and many believed that they were head and shoulders above everyone else. After all, the Stonecats had added Dromana premiership players Daniel Waddell, Anthony Bruhn and Paul Minchington into the line-up, Lew Roberts returned and Luke Collins was a great get from Sale, despite not playing on Saturday. The only notable outs were Dale Carroll and Anthony ‘Bundy’ Barry (Western Bulldogs VFL). However, at quarter time at Wooralla Drive, the scoreboard (5.2 to 2.1) suggested we may have got it wrong. And despite the solid start, Mt Eliza did not ease up, leading by 38 points at half time and 40 points at three quarter time. Frankston YCW came back in the last quarter when Mt Eliza had put the cue in the rack, eventually going down by 19 points, 11.14 (80) to 15.9 (99). A jubilant Mt Eliza coach John Georgiou said the result was just reward for a strong preparation. “We had a solid pre-season and opted to really test ourselves during the practice matches,” Georgiou said. “That preparation really set us up to take the season on and I think the boys backed themselves and believed in each other to have a good season. “To beat a side like YCW, you need an even spread amongst the whole team and that was the most pleasing thing out of the game – everyone contributed. “Justin (Van Unen) may have kicked eight goals but it was the work done up the ground that resulted in those opportunities. “Don’t get me wrong, Justin was sensational and very hard to stop but it (the result) wasn’t all about one player. “Last year we were predictable in attack and this year I’d like to think that we have a few more options, which will give opposition sides a lot more to think about, than simply stopping Scott Lockwood (kicked three goals),”

Georgiou said. Many thought that the departure of John Meesen might hurt the Redlegs but Matt Lillie took the number one ruck job again and was superb, while Sammy Gill and Rohan Heasley were at their best. Kyle Hutchison, as well as Minchington and Bruhn, booted two each for the Stonecats while Craig Nankervis and Ash Eames were named amongst their better players. Frankston YCW coach Scott Mathers said before the game that whilst many were talking his side up, he didn’t believe there was a margin between his side and the rest of the competition. “You can always look good on paper but it’s how you get the job done on the ground that matters most,” Mathers said. “Last season matters little in 2015 and we all start equal. Let your guard down against any team and you’ll find yourself on some trouble,” Mathers said. Bonbeach hit back from its horror defeat on Good Friday and inflicted a nasty wound into Seaford. The Sharks, absolutely depleted after losing more than a dozen senior players over the pre-season, led at every change over the Tigers and restricted them to just 6.10 for the match. Chris Bryan booted four goals and is building into the season after a long lay-off, while son of a gun, Jackson Sole, along with Nathan Robinson with two goals were outstanding for the winners. Darragh Chadwick kicked three for the Tigers while Chris Fortnam and Ben Crowe stood up over the four quarters, as did teenager Rourke Fischer, who is VFL-listed with Collingwood. The result was a nasty one for the Tigers, who went into the game as favorites. Bonbeach won 12.10 (82) to 6.10 (46). In the worst game over the weekend, Pines made it two wins in succession after restricting Langwarrin to just five goals for the game. Pines didn’t kick their first goal until midway through the second quarter, however, booted five goals to three after the long interval to win 7.9 (51) to 5.7 (37). Kangaroos coach Gavin Artico said after the game that it was one of the worst games he had been involved in. “It was a pretty tough day at the

office. The game was riddled with mistakes, blokes fumbling, missing targets, it was very ordinary,” Artico said. “Pines just made more of their opportunities when it counted.” Langwarrin full forward Matty Dimkos again went down with a hamstring injury while Andrew Withers, the Kangas cleanest disposer of the footy, tweaked a knee. In positive news for the Kangas, Rikki Johnston, the obvious heir apparent to Artico, shut down Aaron Edwards and Nick Hammill kept Guy Hendry quiet. Luke Potts was a star for the Pythons, as was Taylor Strachan in the ruck and Jimmy Messina around the ground. Mornington booted 14 goals to two after half time to thrash Karingal 21.13 (139) to 6.9 (45). Dale Nolan booted five goals and a further 11 players contributed on the scoreboard for the Doggies. Adam Symes and Ben Wells were two of the best players on the park while Ben Clements also made a solid contribution to the demolition. Hadley Tomamichael kicked three for the Bulls, while Aaron and Grant Paxton collected the top votes. Unfortunately, it’s going to be another long season for the Bulls.

Eagles hit back SOMERVILLE coach David ‘Budda’ Hirst has hit back at the rumours and gossip surrounding his club. The most damning rumour that has been doing the rounds is that the Somerville Football Club had taken out a bank loan to pay for the many recruits they have attracted in the off-season. The Eagles have landed Tim McGennis (North Melbourne), Billy Rolfe, Josh Westerman (YCW), Scott Simpson (Dolphins), Adrian Speedy (Mornington), Tom Shaw (Seaford) and Rohan Hogenbirk (returned) in 2015.

Footy’s back! Pines season off to a flyer with win over Langwarrin. Pic: Gary Bradshaw

Hirst was quick to shut that down! “I don’t know how a footy club would even get a loan – that’s just ridiculous to say,” Hirst said. “The truth is that when we spoke to a couple of players about coming over, others wanted to make the move too and play with their mates. “The players we have recruited could get a lot more money playing elsewhere but they just want to play together. “It has created a situation where we can’t play them all together because of the Player Points System, however, they are all understanding of that. “When you get the calibre of players we have recruited who want to come to your club and they understand the situation (that they might have to play in the reserves), how can you knock them back. “I think it’s great for our footy club

that we have players who want to play here,” Hirst said.

RPP FM is Football THERE is a new show on RPPFM immediately following the match of the day. After the Siren, with Neil, Jack and Josh in the chair, airs on 98.7FM or 98.3FM from 5-6pm and covers everything from around the grounds. Last Saturday they spoke to Aaron Edwards immediately following Pines’ win over Langwarrin, as well as a host of other guests. On the Saturday Morning Footy Show, yours truly will be giving away a six-pack of Mornington Peninsula Brewery craft beer. To win it, simply like the Toe Punt Facebook page and get involved in the banter. The best comment or story will win beers.

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Blues make early statement in big win NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt HASTINGS made a statement to the rest of the Nepean League competition on Saturday when it dominated all afternoon to beat glamour side Rye. The Blues showed aggression and intent from the outset and stamped itself as a genuine threat for the 2015 title, winning 15.12 (102) to 10.11 (71). Whilst some at the Hastings FC were jumping up and down about the perceived lack of respect for the work done in the off-season at the club, coach Brendan Dunne was ‘more than happy’ with the low profile of the club leading into the first game. Dunne was ecstatic after the match, pointing to a solid pre-season, greater commitment to team ethic and a will to succeed as the driving factors going into 2015. “There has been a lot of hype about other clubs because some of them have picked-up a heap of recruits, however, I’d rather just worry about what we can control, go about our business and concentrate on getting the job done,” Dunne said. And get the job done they did, the Blues dominating from the first bounce. They were harder at the contest, had a much better work ethic and a great desire for the hard ball. It wasn’t only the recruits who stood up for the Blues, it was the obvious improvement from some of the existing players on the list. Josh Mulheron was superb. The reigning club best and fairest winner beat both former Hawthorn ruckman Simon Taylor and Rhett Sutton in the ruck. Steve Charalambous had 28 disposals and kicked a goal, Dale Alanis was back to his elusive best with two goals, Steve Robb clearly has taken yet another leap in his career and was dominant with his forward pressure, Richie Vandenham was vintage, Taylor Stratton booted two and had 27 touches, Kain Stratton shut down Adrian Gileno after he got off the leash early, the underrated Lance Brouwer made it difficult for any tall in the Rye forward line and Daniel Noble was very good in the ruck and around the ground. Brendan Dunne was back to his best, marshalling the troops, throwing his head over the footy, laying tackles and doing the one-percenters that have made him a champion player.

Of the recruits, Luke Clark was the pick of them with seven goals in a best-on-ground display. Shaun Foster just kept on presenting, Matthew Clifford racked-up possessions all over the ground, Daniel Dickinson added some flare and great kicking to the team and Scott Jansen, who has missed two years of footy with a knee, was dynamite. Dunne, who debuted Jansen as a 16-year-old when he was coaching Karingal, was ecstatic for Jansen. “He is a great kid with enormous ability and we saw a fair bit of that today,” Dunne said after the match. “He has had rotten luck in his short career but his body is right, he’s really excited about playing footy again and he is going to be a very valuable member of this footy team.” Rye was ordinary. It lacked appetite for the contest, many of its wellheralded recruits racked-up posessions but didn’t want to put their head over the footy and it lacked any bite in attack, outside of Gileno, who finished with four. Ryan Mullet worked his way into the game after a slow start and was running on top of the ground by the end, Dean Millhouse was tireless down back and Steve Daniher, son of Terry, continually drove the team into attack. Rhett Sutton was a lifeline in the second half, however, was forced to play back. Simon Taylor was towelled-up in the ruck and if the Demons are to be successful, Taylor needs to do more around the ground and allow Sutton to stay forward more permanently. The sooner the Demons can talk Ben Holmes to come back the better. They lack a target and shouldn’t be relying on Harrison Wilson, who is a star of the future, along with Brady Egan and Andrew Dean, who are already young guns, to shoulder the responsibility. I hear talk of the club perhaps wanting coach Josh Moore to concentrate on coaching and forgetting about playing. A message to the Rye faithful, Moore is a ball magnet, running machine and has a thirst for the contest. He’s fit and you need him in the middle getting the footy out! Rosebud restricted Frankston Bombers to just 16 scoring shots on their way to a commanding 15.16 (106) to 7.9 (51) victory. With new coach Beau Muston holidaying overseas and unavailable, the Bombers booted two goals in the opening half. Matt Baker was superb in attack

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for the Buds with three goals while Jack Jarman and Ryan Spooner dominated. Tyler Blake and Jordan Walker were the best of the Bombers. Pearcedale’s shocking pre-season translated into a train wreck of a round one game against Devon Meadows. Devon had 33 scoring shots to just 13 and won 18.15 (123) to 7.6 (48). Troy Aust booted four for the winners while a further nine players contributed on the scoreboard. Pat Harmes was clearly the best player on the ground, dominating in the ruck and around the ground, while skipper Steve McInnes was superb. Dwayne Bowes and Matt White were the best of the less than ordinary Dales. Red Hill knocked over a depleted Crib Point as expected. Magpies coach Duane Annable said before the game that five of his best 14 players were either underdone or not playing early in the season. It was always going to have an impact on the wide open spaces of Red Hill. The Hillmen hit the post five times and kicked poorly at goal generally, winning 12.18 (90) to 5.9 (39). Michael Mock was outstanding down back for the winners, Daniel McNamara and Matt Dillon were at their best and Seamus Thomson was outstanding in the ruck. Michael Chaplin and Matty Vagg both kicked goals (three and two respectively) in the reserves and should make their way into the team in the coming weeks. Dylan Neal and Ryan Blake were also in the reserves. Daniel Edwards and Lee Koerner were the best of the Pies, who still had the likes of Brad Davidson, Luke Herrington, John Ransom, Brad Arnold, Waide Symes and Dean Warry in the team. The Pies had Sam Austin, Jack Johnson, Sam Adams, Matt Sloper, Michael Cook and Josh PembertonBuchanan in the magoos.

Showing early intent: Hastings got up over glamour side Rye. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Up for new season: Pearcedale and Devon Meadows faced each other first up in the Nepean League. Picture: Andrew Hurst

FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL CLUB ROUND 1

Sunday April 19 Vs Casey Scorpions

Dev League: 11am Seniors: 2pm

Played at Casey Fields

Come & support the Dolphins!

ROUND 2

Saturday April 25 Vs Richmond

Seniors: 2pm

Played at Frankston Park

Come & support the Dolphins at home!

Frankston VFL Football Club est. 1887 Cnr Plowman Place & Young Street, Frankston Ph: 9783 7888 email:info@frankstonfc.com.au www.frankstonfc.com.au

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