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CLINT Perrett, of Bonbeach, is making a habit of winning the Carrum Coastguard fun run around Patterson River. He came first in the 12km race last year and was first past the post again on Sunday. The winning junior in a 6km race was Taiquin Hayes, of Mt Eliza. The fun run is sponsored by Chelsea’s O’Brien real estate. Picture: Gary Sissons
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A THREE-YEAR saga over three licences at Mordialloc Creek has reached a compromise of sorts. On Monday evening Kingston councillors decided to split three licences currently held by the Pompei family estate between Leon Pompei, son of the legendary “Mr Mordialloc” Jack Pompei, the Mordialloc Boating and Angling Club and council. Council had sought expressions of interest in three leases on Crown land along Mordialloc Creek at Pompei Bridge held by the Pompei’s family estate. Last month The News revealed three parties had made applications to apply for the licences. Councillors decided to offer Leon Pompei a three-year licence for his business Pompei’s Marine Pty Ltd at a slipway and boat maintenance area. There had been fears Mr Pompei would be forced to vacate the area. A three-year licence for a boat ramp will be offered to the Mordialloc Boating and Angling Club. Each licence fee will be charged at a peppercorn rate of $104 per annum. The third licence for a boat moorings area will be held by council. The boat ramp used by Pompei’s of Mordialloc, owned by Joe Pompei, Jack’s brother, and Leon Pompei will be leased to the Mordialloc Boating
and Angling Club. “[It] should provide a greater level of access to the creek for those people wishing to access it at that point,” Cr Gledhill said. “The moorings will be retained by council and managed as we manage the rest of the moorings in the creek.” Leon Pompei said he “had to digest it” when contacted by The News on Tuesday. “I don’t really know any detail at this stage,” he said. “I’ll give it to my lawyers and will seek advice.” Mordialloc Boating and Angling Club president David Flew said he knew there had been “a decision in general terms” and awaited written information from council. Councillors discussed the expressions of interest behind closed doors on Monday evening after the public council meeting. Mr Pompei had submitted a proposal to offer boat building and maintenance training at the creek in partnership with the Boating Industry Association of Victoria. A third expression of interest to sell fresh fish to the public was submitted by Fisherman Direct Pty Ltd. A council officers’ report stated: “The proponent provided limited financial information to support the proposed undertaking.” “Everything we’re trying to do [at Mordialloc Creek] is underpinned by [council’s] Pride of the Bay masterplan,” Cr Gledhill said.
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Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au ACCUSATIONS of “spin” have been levelled at Kingston Council’s Kingston Your City publication over council’s plans for Kingston’s Green Wedge. Cr Rosemary West said the past three editions of council’s newsletter, distributed bimonthly, had falsely claimed “council is committed to protecting Kingston’s Green Wedge”. “It is wrong for ratepayers’ money to be spent on spinning the plans of five majority councillors to be something they’re not,” Cr West said. “If the majority councillors genuinely wanted to ‘protect the Green Wedge’ or to promote a ‘semi-rural feel’ to encourage residents and businesses to improve its appearance, as stated in KYC, they would implement the Kingston Green Wedge plan adopted by the previous council in 2012.” Kingston Council paid planning consultants Planisphere about $340,000 to produce the 2012 Green Wedge plan. Councillors narrowly voted late last year to hire consultants Meinhardts to produce another report at a cost to ratepayers of an additional $164,000 (‘Wedge report ‘a waste of money’’, The News 17/12/14). Crs Tamsin Bearsley, Ron Brownlees, Geoff Gledhill, Paul Peulich and John Ronke voted at December’s council meeting to pay $164,000 for a Green Wedge report from Meinhardt’s. Crs Tamara Barth, David Eden, Steve Staikos and West opposed the decision.
Spin is in: Cr Rosemary West has criticised Kingston Council’s Kingston Your City publication over its coverage of Green Wedge council decisions.
Cr West said it is “unrealistic” to expect the state government to “allow virtually all of the privatelyowned land south of Heatherton Road to be carved up for suburban sprawl”. The area earmarked for subdivision by council includes 53 hectares of land bounded by Braeside Park, Southern Golf Club and Springvale and Governor roads. Last year, The News revealed Mentone Grammar made a submission to Planisphere in 2012, kept confidential by council at the time, asking for its Keysborough playing fields in the area to be removed from Kingston’s Green Wedge and included in the urban growth boundary.
This would potentially make the land marketable for residential development. Cr West said “some landholders think they just might persuade council and state government to make fortunes for them by rezoning their land along the current majority councillors’ lines … [councillors] have resolved to spend another $164,000 of ratepayers’ money employing consultants to provide ‘strategic justification’ for their plans.” Kingston Council did not respond to questions about Cr West’s comments about the Kingston Your City publication’s coverage of council’s Green Wedge plans before deadline.
KINGSTON police will be tough on motorists breaking road rules over the coming Labour Day weekend. They will be out in force in Operation Arid starting early on Friday 6 March and ending at midnight 9 March. To beef up the police presence, highway patrol shifts have been rostered on top of normal police patrols over the four days. “The City of Kingston has already seen one fatal collision this year which is well up on last year’s statistics. Injury collisions are also of concern,” Local Area Commander, Inspector Bruce Wemyss, said. A visible police presence will ensure that key causes of road trauma are targeted, such as excessive speed, alcohol and drug-affected driving, distraction offences and non-compliance, such as not wearing seatbelts. “Holiday periods always present challenges for local police around road safety,” the inspector said. “We will have police out in force, ensuring that motorists are being responsible on our local roads. “If you are out and about during the long weekend there is every likelihood you will be breath and/or drug tested.” Inspector Wemyss said key danger times for drivers were the long hours spent driving long distances on unfamiliar roads, and those spent returning. “We want to make sure that we set a high standard when people leave and return home.” He said police had strategies to identify drivers using mobile phones and
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laptops while driving. “We know that distraction and inattention is one of the main contributors to road trauma and this will be very much a focus for us moving forward.” Over the same weekend last year, police in Kingston were “very active” charging seven drink-drivers, nine disqualified drivers and 22 unlicensed drivers. Fines were issued over 42 unregistered vehicles, 94 speeding offences, 28 mobile phone offences, 12 seat belt offences and 30 for disobeying a traffic control signs and signals. One of the cars intercepted during the campaign was impounded. “I implore motorists to be vigilant and not to be one those penalised for breaching road rules,” he said.
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Greens team: Chris Thomas and Carrum Bowls Club president Phil Kelly, right, had a friendly game of bowls at the club this month to raise money for the Cancer Council. Picture: Yanni
Going greens for record bid CARRUM Bowls Club’s greens were the scene of a Guiness World Record attempt this month as part of a challenge to play at the greatest number of bowls clubs in a one-year period. Chris Thomas from Cobram played against club president Phil Kelly on Wednesday 11 February. is inadvertently following in the footsteps of fellow Victorian bowls enthusiast Frank Peniguel who set a record of playing at 620 bowls clubs around Australia last year (‘Taking to the road for record’, The Times 17/3/14). Mr Thomas began his bowls journey at Tweeds Heads on 1 July last year and, as of last week, has played at 559 clubs throughout Queensland, NSW, the ACT and Victoria. All funds raised during the record attempt by Mr Thomas will be donated to the Cancer Council of Victoria’s “I Will for Cancer” campaign. Bowls clubs members and friends have generously
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donated $27,500 so far and Mr Thomas has a target of $50,000 by 30 June in mind. He also promotes good mental health as part of an Australian Men’s Shed Association initiative on his travels. “It’s a concept in men’s mental health that I both believe in and promote as I travel the country,” Mr Thomas said. “The AMSA and Fashion Club Wear sponsor me. FCW make the bowls shirts I sell to fundraise. They do this at a loss, so I can commit the highest amount of money possible to the Cancer Council.” Mr Thomas must play 10 ends against a bowls club member at each club he visits to be eligible for the Guiness World Record. Carrum Bowls Club secretary Jim Coull said the club had been happy to help Mr Thomas on his quest to beat the bowls record. Neil Walker
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The Winged Wonders take to the skies over Rosebud! You’re in for a treat if the breeze is up, as festival organisers are planning an even greater spectacle over the skies in Rosebud at this year event. In its eleventh year, the festival not only is packed with free family activities, circus workshops, kids carnival and roving entertainment but is also hosting a team of internationally acclaimed kite flying designers from both mainland Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. This year’s aero theme is the ‘Winged Wonders’ and the crowd won’t be disappointed with the appearance of Toothless, from ‘How to Train a Dragon’, Puff the Red Dragon and the graceful white Pegasus horse. These creatures will be supported by a collection of underwater sea creatures, dogs and cats, cartoon characters, spacemen and sharks. Flying high in the sky, against a backdrop of blue and with the Rosebud foreshore below, they never fail to impress. The big yellow circus tent will be there again packed with circus skills workshops, magic shows and story telling and right next door will be Blacksnake Productions with their reptile display – plenty of touchy opportunities for those with a brave heart! Meet Gemma the Giraffe, Coralie the mermaid and Tubby the Robot, as they wander through the festival, or chill out in front of the main stage for the great line up of local talent, including Trudy and the Cowboys, SugaTree and Heidi Luckhurst. Visit the Rosebud Kite Festival on Saturday 7th March for a preview of Maxi Kite displays from 10am-1pm while the main event is on Sunday 8th March from 11am-5pm will have a full program of entertainment. For more information www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au or 0403 889 559
Get the message: Amnesty International members Alice Opper and Kevin Bain hand out information about Australia’s detention policies to passersby on the streets of Frankston. Picture: Gary Sissons
‘Put children first’ plea to parties Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au AMNESTY International has condemned both sides of Australian politics for the ongoing detention of children in offshore immigration processing centres. The federal Liberal and Labor parties blame each other for the situation (‘MPs trade blame over child detentions’, The News 18/2/15) but the human rights watch group is critical of each party. Amnesty International peninsula branch spokesman Kevin Bain said Dunkley MP and Small Business Minister Bruce Billson’s attempt to discredit The Forgotten Children report by the Australian Human Rights Commission “is weak political gamesmanship”. “The government sat on the report for three months, tabling it on the last possible day,” Mr Bain said. “Eight former Australians of the Year, including
experts in children and mental health such as Fiona Stanley and Patt McGorry, marked Australia Day this year by signing a plea for all children to be released.” Mr Bain said in the UK, the responsible Minister cannot detain a child for longer than 7 days, yet the average period for children and adults in locked detention facilities in Australia is 426 days. He said giving “discretionary power” to immigration ministers, no matter which political party is in power, reduced asylum seekers’ rights. “Labor also has hardly showered itself with glory over its past policies and performance. Will Isaacs federal MP Mark Dreyfus grasp the nettle and support this proposal which puts the interests of children first?” Mr Bain asked. According to the latest federal Coalition government figures, 135 children remain in detention on Nauru and a further 333 are being detained in immigration centres on the Australian mainland.
Create, make, take a trail of art A GROUP of Chelsea locals with a common interest in yarn bombing got together last year – and the result was the ‘Storybook Yarn Art Trail’. The trail was put together by schools, aged care facilities and community groups. The preparation of the event showed there was a lot of interest in textile and fibre arts, with people of all ages wanting to learn more. As a result, Longbeach Place is starting workshops under the banner of ‘Create, Make and Take’. Come-and-try workshops have been arranged to show participants what is on offer. This will be a great opportunity to gauge what other crafty pursuits the community would like to learn and develop. The first Come-and-try open day is on Wednesday 11 March. The morning session is 9.30-11.30am and the evening session 7–9pm. The venue is Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea, call 9776 1386 or see longbeachplace.org.au There is plenty of parking, and the hall is close to the train and bus services. For more information see facebook.com/createmaketake
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Sea who’s helping nippers KINGSTON beaches are in safe hands in future. The next generation of lifesavers at Bonbeach Life Saving Club is doing the hard beach and sea yards to gain a Surf Rescue Certificate. Club media and first aid officer Stephanie Reindel-Thomas said “we have amazing teenagers in our area that give up their time to patrol and help out at carnivals.” “One in particular, Chelsey, has clocked up more than 100 hours of volunteer time patrolling this season,” she said. “Every time they help out at a carnival – whether it be at Edithvale or Mordialloc – they assist kids who take part in the carnival.” The girls started volunteering at aged 13 and are supervised until they become more
confident. They patrol beaches from November until April. This summer season the girls are doing all the water safety training on their own as part of Life Saving Victoria certification. Next up for the group is a trip to Warrnambool for the state championships on Labor Day weekend compete and learn more water safety lessons alongside with 30 nippers from Bonbeach Life Saving Club. Registrations are now open for the club’s Bonbeach Open Water Swim on Sunday 22 March. See bonbeachlsc.com.au for full details. Neil Walker
Blaze doused: Firefighters put out the fire at the Aspendale home. Picture: Gary Sissons
House fire challenges crews A WEATHERBOARD house in Aspendale was gutted by fire overnight last Wednesday, with Station St closed to traffic for much of the evening. Police and the CFA were treating the fire as deliberately lit and declared the site a crime scene. The battle to save the house was compounded by a shortage of water, a fire truck breaking down en route, reports of asbestos in the building and a swarm of bees in the front yard attacking firefighters. Thick smoke billowed from the house, on the corner of Pine Cres and Station St. It was described as being “beyond repair” by Detective Senior Constable Susannah Hughes, of Moorabbin CIU.
More than 30 firefighters attended the blaze which was under control by 7.10pm. Neighbours’ concerns about a body trapped inside were unfounded. Edithvale CFA Captain Graham Fountain said firefighters searched the property with a thermal imaging camera, but no one was found. It is believed squatters had been living at the house, which had been sold with settlement due the next day. The sale has now been put on hold. Anyone knowing what, or who, caused the fire should contact police on 9556 6565. Stephen Taylor
Beach buddies: Bonbeach Life Saving Club’s Steph, left, Mia, Dekota , Brione and Chelsey help nippers who with water safety during the summer months.
Developers push for bandicoot delisting ANALYSIS
By Mike Hast FEDERAL Environment minister Greg Hunt has rejected claims his government is trying to take the southern brown bandicoot off the threatened species list. He was responding to an article pub lished in The News last month (‘Bandicoot under threat from government’, The News 26/1/15). “The Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC) is conducting an independent assessment of 80 species, including the southern brown bandicoot, as part of its normal process,” he told The News in a statement. But an investigation by The News has found that the bandicoot is one of just five species being considered first-up by
the committee and the only one being considered for delisting. Its potential delisting has been triggered by a number of housing development referrals to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and the claim by some scientists that the bandicoot is doing well at a few locations around Australia – including in the Grampians and East Gippsland – after removal of red foxes and feral cats, bandicoots predators. The same developers who lobbied the Victorian government to weaken bandicoot protection protocols in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs last year have sparked the federal process. Scientists are warning that removing the bandicoot from the protected list could create a “yo-yo effect” – less money will be
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available for fox and cat control, which will see more bandicoots killed, so it will have to be relisted and populations will rise again, and then another attempt will be made to delist it. Delisting the bandicoot could lead to what occurred in the municipalities of Kingston and Frankston where the bandicoot is now extinct. It is extremely rare on the Mornington Peninsula. Travelling between Melbourne and Arthurs Seat in the 1850s, naturalist Horace Wheelwright said the region was teeming with “bandicotes’’. Until the late 1980s, bandicoots could be found in good numbers in the sand belt and southeastern suburbs such as Beaumaris, Braeside, Oakleigh, Clayton, Springvale and Frankston as well as on the peninsula. But housing subdivisions resulted in
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loss of habitat and an increase in predators such as foxes and cats. Just two viable populations remain in the region – at Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne and in undeveloped parts of Koo Wee Rup at the northern end of Western Port. A third population on Quail Island in Western Port has been decimated by wild pigs released on the island by hunters. Many scientists and conservationists say the claim that bandicoot numbers are on the rise is misleading. This is occurring in a few isolated areas but the overwhelming cause of continued decline of bandicoots is the deliberate and bureaucratically endorsed bulldozing of the species’ habitat. Academic Brian Chambers recently wrote: “The EPBC Act mandates that any development that negatively impacts
on biodiversity must be offset so there is no net loss of biodiversity as a result of the development. Clearly the legislation or its implementation is failing in that regard and the offsets provide by developers are not working ... government departments responsible for ‘protecting’ our natural heritage [must] resolve to make the system work ... because there aren’t many places left to go except onto the list of extinct species.” Mr Hunt said he had asked the Department of Environment to extend the consultation period until the end of February “to ensure it has all the relevant information from the community. “I remain vigilant about protecting the southern brown bandicoot.” Submissions can be made at environment.gov.au/biodiversity
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‘And the winner is’… Chelsea Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE Oscars’ “night of nights” on Monday shone the glare of international publicity on an art and stationery company based in Chelsea. The adventure began when Marini Ferlazzo founder Nathan Ferlazzo contacted organisers of the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles two weeks ago offering his intricately made greeting cards and zodiac cards as gifts to category winners. His samples so impressed LAbased Distinctive Assets that they asked the Kelvin Grove business to arrange a 2000 card shipment – pronto – for inclusion in gift packs. The cards will complement other goodies, including a year’s rental of an Audi car valued at $20,000, a $14,500 train ride through the Canadian Rockies and a $20,000 dream analysis and horoscope from Enigma Life founder, Olessia Kantor. The awards – and the “premiumend” greeting cards - were presented to actors by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The family-run Marini Ferlazzo came about when the graphic design student set up the business with its wildlife conservation theme and intricate pen-and-ink illustrations in 2011. His aim, through his collages of interwoven botanicals and wildlife, was to capture the imagination of people in a way that inspired them into active conservation of endan-
gered species, such as the Bornean orangutan and South China tiger. “It’s been an amazing experience so far,” he said. “The Oscars idea popped into my head a year ago after another company did a similar thing and it worked out well. I thought I might do it, too. “I called Christina at Distinctive Assets, who collates the gift bags, and told her what we did and a little bit about the business and she looked at the website and loved it.” Then it was all hands on deck as Ferlazzo family members sat around the kitchen table packing the huge order and having extra cards printed “right up until the last minute”. It was a big task: Each of the 26 gift packs contained 12 wildlife cards, 12 zodiac cards and 12 zodiac bookmarks – and there were 10 packs for the press and 35 packs for what’s termed the “satellite media tour”, including TV shows such as Entertainment Tonight. The cards gift was a well thought out labour of love – even though it cost “several thousand” to compile and send off. “It was a goodwill gesture as we had to donate the cards but it is all good publicity,” said Mr Ferlazzo, who attended St Bede’s College, Mentone, and lives at Carrum. “The cost is small fry compared to the amount we would be charged if we advertised in magazines. “These are the people who can really push our message and give exposure to worthwhile organisations, such as the World Wildlife Fund.”
Police patrol Conmen target elderly
SMOOTH talking conmen are fleecing often elderly people out of their savings by posing as roof repairmen, gutter cleaners or driveway repairers, Kingston police say. The often Irish accented scammers impress homeowners with their spiel but then disappear with payment before the job is done. Leading Senior Constable Peter Stephano, of Moorabbin police, said homeowners should be suspicious “as soon as cash is mentioned” in the lead up to a job. “Don’t be afraid to say no,” he said. “They make it easy to say yes so the best way to get rid of them is to end the conversation as quickly as possible.”
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Eyes on the prize: Nathan Ferlazzo took his greeting cards to the stars of Hollywood at this year’s Academy Awards night. Picture: Gary Sissons
The products are designed to be kept and passed down through families. “We go to a lot of time and effort on each presentation,” said Mr Ferlazzo, who draws inspiration on life and nature from books on architecture, art, and by visiting galleries. “My most direct inspiration came through an exhibition of the works of the wilderness painter Eugene von Guerard at Federation Square,”
he said. The Austrian artist’s 19th century pen-and-ink drawings are remarkable for their shadowy lighting and fastidious detail. Since then the card designs have struck a chord and the resultant publicity is, in Mr Ferlazzo’s words, “priceless”. “Things are out of control now; people are engaging with us and the response has been fantastic.”
AN Aspendale Gardens woman working as a customer services officer at Coles Southland was verbally harassed and intimidated by an aggressive male customer earlier this month. The man approached the woman, ostensibly with a complaint, and became loud and aggressive. She told him to leave but, as he was being escorted from the store, he allegedly put his face up to hers and abused her race. A member of the public intervened. The store’s security cameras captured the incident. Police are appealing for anyone knowing the man’s name to call 9556 6565.
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Poppies project honours Anzac heroes A GROUP of keen volunteers at Frankston Library are well on their way to finishing 5000 handcrafted poppies to contribute to an Anzac Centenary Commemoration ceremony at Federation Square in Melbourne on Anzac Day in April. Group coordinator Judi McKinna said the Frankston volunteers initially planned to “make 30 or so” hand-sewn poppies but decided to contribute 5000 to the project. “Friends kept asking about making a few and it snowballed from there,” she said. Ms McKinna said some of the volunteers were contributing their time and effort to honour relations in previous relatives who served and in some case lost their lives during World War I. Volunteers all around Victoria will now contribute to a field of more than 100,000 poppies
on display in Federation Square as a tribute to Australian servicemen and women for more than a century of service in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. The Frankston group has been meeting at the library on Wednesday mornings for the past few months “Because it’s the 100th anniversary it’s resounding with everyone so greatly … this is what our country is all about,” Ms McKinna said. Ms McKinna said the statewide project is “up to 120,000 [poppies] at the moment” and the Frankston group has collected about 4500 poppies including contributions from Mt Martha, Mt Eliza, Mornington and Chelsea volunteers. Neil Walker
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Faster train off Frankston line Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE much-vaunted X’Trapolis train has been taken off the Frankston line tracks just months after its introduction. The former Coalition Napthine government announced the arrival of the faster, roomier train amid much fanfare at Frankston train station in late October last year, just weeks before November’s state election. At the time, the X’Trapolis train was spruiked by Liberals as “a taste of more good things down the track for commuters on the Frankston line”. Less than four months later, Metro
Trains confirmed the X’trapolis train has been hauled off the Frankston line when asked by The News. “The X’Trapolis train that normally runs on the Frankston line is currently undergoing maintenance, and will be returned to the line around 9 March,” Metro spokeswoman Larisa Tait said. “That particular train has been modified in order to run on the Frankston line, which means that we’re unable to simply replace it with another X’Trapolis train.” X’Trapolis trains have been running elsewhere on Melbourne’s rail network since 2002. Metro Trains advised the Frankston line X’Trapolis train was
taken out of service last Monday (16 February). The rail operator said no train services had been affected since Siemens and Comeng trains have run in its place. Labor slammed the roll-out of the X’Trapolis train on the Frankston line when in opposition last October. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, then a candidate, called the launch “a political stunt”. “There are safety concerns about the speed of the X’Trapolis train not being co-ordinated with level crossings, incomplete signalling works and gaps between the platform and carriage at certain stations,” he said at the time.
Launch thumbs up: Former transport minister Terry Mulder announced the X’Trapolis train would run on the Frankston line in October last year. Picture: Yanni
Political points scoring over hospital expansion Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au
Doing the rounds: Patient Jeanette Murphy, left, Health Minister Jill Hennessy, Peninsula Health chief operating officer Brendon Gardner, Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke, Channel 9 reporter Andrew Lund and Peninsula Health chairwoman Nancy Hogan at the official opening of Frankston Hospital’s new building. Picture: Gary Sissons
New hospital wing opened THE opening of Frankston’s Hospital’s new $81 million building has been hailed “an important milestone” by Peninsula Health. Health Minister Jill Hennessy visited the hospital last Tuesday (17 February) to officially open the new emergency department and three additional wards. Patients began being accepted to the new wards last Thursday. “The opening of this new building marks an important milestone in
Frankston Hospital’s proud 74 year history. The last five years have seen more than $150 million invested in capital works for critical care, emergency medicine, and general medical services,” Peninsula Health chairwoman Nancy Hogan said. Known as Frankston Stage 3, the new Building A includes a new emergency department, a coronary care unit and two general wards. Peninsula Health CEO Sue Williams said “this significant development
to Frankston Hospital is designed to address the acute health needs across the fast-growing Mornington Peninsula region.” “Not only are the facilities and equipment amongst the best available, the quality of care from a patient’s perspective remains at the heart of this project.” The three new wards have single and double rooms with ensuite bathrooms and communal areas for visitors.
THE opening of Frankston Hospital’s new $81 million emergency department last week was marred by political bickering. As part of the spoils of Labor’s state election victory in November, Health Minister Jill Hennessy attended the opening of the new emergency department. The new emergency department houses 49 beds and the new hospital wing has three additional wards with 92 new beds. Ms Hennessy attacked the former Coalition state government at the emergency department’s official opening event last Tuesday morning. “Under the Liberals, our health system was in crisis and too many patients were waiting too long for treatment, including here on the peninsula,” she said. “The Andrews Labor government is working hard to rebuild our health system, with a $200 million boost to find and open the beds and theatres that the Liberals closed.” Liberal opposition deputy leader Gordon Rich-Phillips fired back with some political shots of his own. “It’s great to see this project come to fruition. Not only was this project delivered on time, it was delivered 10 per cent under budget, which meant savings of over $8 million were able to be re-invested in new
services for the hospital,” he said. “Unfortunately due to the Andrews Labor government dumping the state’s building watchdog’s Construction Code Compliance Unit, Victorians are unlikely to ever see projects like these being delivered within budget and on time under a Labor government.” Turning his sights on the new Premier, Mr Rich-Phillips accused Daniel Andrews of being “inextricably linked to the unions and the CFMEU”. “The scrapping of this unit is just part of his union payback. This means dodgy deals, weak compromises and more uncertainty for Victorian families.” Frankston Hospital’s much-needed expansion had looked like being one of the few instances of bipartisanship between the state Labor and Liberal parties before the latest bout of political pot shots broke out. The hospital’s redevelopment began under the former Bracks Labor government and works and funding continued under the Coalition Napthine government which lost the state election last November. When in opposition, both major parties relentlessly criticise ambulance ramping times and patient wait times in emergency, and then praise any statistical improvements when in government.
Mordi crews second in surf boat championships CONDITIONS were so rough in last weekend’s Navy Australian Open surf boat championships at Shellharbour, NSW, that racing had to be moved to nearby Warilla Barrick Point beach. But the three metre swells and overcast skies suited the two Mordialloc crews which each came second in the 160 Masters and 180 Masters events. The 160 Masters Mordialloc ‘E Coli’ crew, swept by Rob Tennant, is crewed by Robert Pertich, Andrew Treganowan, Murray Stranger and Jason Vaughan. The 180 Masters Mordialloc Wreckers, swept by Conrad Pearson, is crewed by Tim Raymond, Shaun O’Leary, Robert Foord and Brett Goodchild. “It was very testing at Shellharbour,” Tennant said. “We were happy to move to Warilla.” He said the Mordialloc crews raced superbly. “For us to beat all but one of the more experienced crews is excellent.” The weekend’s events were part of the biggest surf boat racing championships in Australia. They were the culmination of 30 events involving 300 crews from 100 surf lifesaving clubs from around the country. Stephen Taylor
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Perfect storm home: Mordialloc Life Saving Club’s surf boat crew battle rough sea conditions at Shellharbour in NSW.
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A 3829sqm battle-axe block brings a long tree-lined driveway right to your door where a panoramic view shows multiple shades of treetops disappearing into the blue horizon. The covered outdoor living deck extends from the parquetry floor of the family area so both enjoy the view, but the outdoor lifestyle is the winner. A games area is at the far end of the family area and the living and dining section join with the modern kitchen with pantry and Jenison cook top. A huge grand living and dining room is at the far end of the home with a marble mantle over a decorative open fireplace, a small period style chandelier and art nouveau frieze create an Edwardian era style. But no Edwardian had a main bedroom this size with its own walk-in robe & ensuite (with claw-foot bath). There is space around here to play in the fresh air, with room for a pool or tennis court (STCA). Let your imagination roam!
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WITH a hint of the tropics courtesy of the swaying palms and an exotic Balinese-style hut, this superb home exudes class. Located in a sought-after pocket, this exceptional home measures about 372 square metres (40 square) and is set amongst manicured lawns and gardens, with a reserve at the rear providing secondary access for extra vehicles. A tiled hallway leads past the spacious formal lounge at the front which has richly carpeted floors and a stylish dĂŠcor complemented by downlights. An
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solar heated, in-ground pool and the Bali hut, which is fully integrated with the internal stereo speaker system plus it has power outlets and lighting. At the top of the upstairs landing is another very well-appointed lounge room, and in the majestic main bedroom is a walk-in robe and ensuite, with a private balcony affording a view over the treetops. Set on a 1352 square metre block this beautifully crafted home has a northerly aspect and will be your holiday escape every day.
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Great Value Buying in Sandarra The home consists of a formal lounge room to the front of the house, the chefs kitchen is the hub of the home and has all of the luxuries including stone bench tops, built in microwave, dishwasher, 900ml gas upright stove, (electric oven) and breakfast bar. Extending from here an informal family room gives access to the undercover alfresco with Merbau deck. Upstairs another living room is perfect for children to have their own space. In total there are 4 double bedrooms, the master suite is huge and offers full en-suite, walk in robe and balcony. With many extra’s this double storey Metricon home also includes alarm system, double lock up garage with remote and internal access, fully fenced private rear yard, gas ducted heating, walk in robes to all bedrooms, evaporative cooling and recycled water.
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Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE annual balance sheet and financial statement of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings is published this week on our fourth page. *** A PUBLIC meeting will be held at Brookes’ rooms, Chelsea, on Friday next for the purpose of forming an association of wholesale milk suppliers and also to discuss matters of interest to farmers generally. *** IN order to raise funds for the Belgian Relief Fund Mrs Bay, of Frankston, has donated a guinea doll to be drawn for. The membership to be one penny. The doll is now in Mrs Hay’s fancy shop window, and anyone can become a member by depositing a penny in the box set apart for that purpose. *** ALL shopkeepers are notified by advertisement in another column that they are required to register their shops with the Chief Inspector of Factories on or before 14th March next, under a penalty of £10. It is not intended to give shop keepers any notice other than such advertisement as the one now appearing. *** MR Geo. Davis notifies by advertisement that he has taken over the business lately carried on by Mr A Patterson, of Frankston as a timber merchant, and is prepared to supply everything required in building and house renovating, and also has a good stock of general ironmongery to which he invites inspection.
*** A CONCERT in aid of the organ and choir fund, was held in the Methodist Church, Frankston, on Monday 22nd February. The programme consisted of songs, recitations, and several anthems by the choir. Each item was successfully given and appreciated by the audience. The latter being very much smaller than the object deserved. Mr Dawborne, in the unavoidable absence of the Rev Jackson, acted as chairman, and came in for his share of thanks with all those who had so willingly and successfully assisted. The singing of the National Anthem brought the evening to a close. *** SOMERVILLE Methodist Sunday School. A “record” was the opinion of the superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School regarding the anniversary service held on February 21st and 22nd. On Sunday the Rev J R. Butler of Mornington delighted the congregation with his instructive addresses. The children were specially interested. Their singing was bright and pleasing, and a marked feature of the services. A full church greeted the efforts of the scholars at the entertainment on Monday. The anthems “Hosanna born King” and “The Flag of Britain” were sung vigorously and well. Misses Nellie and Dorothy Reed, and Florrie Vines sang solos. The last
named had her song illustrated by a number of sleepy little girls clad in their nightgowns. Kindergarten songs were sung by the little ones, with Harry Reed as soloist. Recitations by Selma Ohrberg, Ruby and Hazel Twyford, Celia Roberts, Nellie Unthank, Gladys Mentiplay, and Jack Reed, were all given clearly and in good style. A dialogue rendered by 7 senior girls and a male quartette completed the programme. The Rev R. Jackson presented the prizes, the principal of which was won by Florrie Vines and Harold Westaway. Mr Barber, the superintendent, spoke of the success of Florrie Vines and Ruby Twyford in the Sunday School examination held throughout Victoria and of the return of the work done in the Sabbath School. A very cheerful report was read by the secretary, Mr Overton. It showed that the attendance was good, finance very satisfactory, with special reference to the kindergarten branch of the work. The Sunday School receipts were £23, and a credit balance of nearly £7 remained. *** SOMERVILLE Social Club Concert. A packed house greeted Mrs Duncan Puckle and her Musical Comedy Company, last Saturday night. It was a bright and original programme, everyone acquitted themselves well, and were duly rewarded by frequent encores and appreciative
rounds of applause from the enthusiastic audience. After a well played overture by Mrs S. S. Gault, the company sang ‘God save the King’, followed by ‘Click Clack’, a lively plantation part song. The parts were well blended, and soloists gave full humour to their lines. Mr Geo Reed then sang ‘The Blue Dragoons’ in fine vigorous style and was loudly applauded. ‘Entente Cordiale’, by Miss L. Barber, was sweetly sung, and the illustration of the words very nicely acted by Miss E. Hawken, (French girl), and Mr Meldrum (British soldier), which so pleased the audience that an encore was demanded. Mr S S Gault sang ‘Bantry Bay’ splendidly and the attendant chorus went with a swing and was much appreciated. A sweetly pretty lullaby sung by Mrs Geo Reed, suited her beautiful voice to perfection. The public were pleased to hear Mrs Reed again after her absence from the concert platform. During the evening Mr W Martin, in a happy complimentary speech proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Puckle for the most successful and uncommon entertainment she had thought out, the whole of the items being chosen by her, and the costumes and scenes being originated by the same hard-working lady. The audience responded by singing ‘For she’s a jolly good fellow’ and giving three hearty cheers for Mrs Puckle. *** THE Thin Khaki Line. An officer of
the Army Service Corps writes: You know, reading the home papers I could almost wish that a horde of these gentry could descend on old England’s shores. I don’t think anything but that will ever arouse them to the awfulness of the thing that the thin (very, very thin in some places) khaki line in the trenches out here is fighting hard to keep from them; and that very thin line is doing each day something that has never been equalled even by the thin red line of by-gone days. I am not patting myself on the back for my work lies behind the trenches, and I take off my hat to every mother’s son that is there. I should have thought that the recruits to the new Army would have exceeded the second million by now, and yet they don’t seem to have got the first completed yet. If they could only take the youth of England on a personally conducted tour along our lines here, so that they could realise what we are up against, I think they’d join in a body but, failing that, the best way to buck them up would be a hundred thousand Germans landing in England. I don’t suppose they’d get very far; still they would bring home to the smug armchair brigade as nothing else ever will something at least of the awful way in which Belgium and part of France have suffered. Those who are out here are doing miracles. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 27 February, 1915.
A Grain of Salt IN line with the highly regarded philosophy of never taking responsibility for one’s actions and therefore blaming others, I blame my father. He was the one who marched me into the Commonwealth Public Service on January 5th after scraping through year 11, thus beginning 20 years of a collar and tie, a daily shower, shave and clean shirt, all in the name of security. I had no say, had to get a job, had to pay board, end of story. Worse, I had to study accountancy? Unbelievable boredom, leaving aside the pleasurable side issues of females, beer and the vague possibility of sex, assuming I knew what to do if the opportunity ever arose. It never occurred to Dad to get me a job in real estate? Think about it. Getting a licence (eventually) was at best a piece of cake compared with the accountancy three year drain and from then on it would all be a life of chocolates and champagne. As Marlon Brando said in On The Waterfront: “I could have been a contender”. A disastrous error, Dad. Interestingly, this avenue via real estate to the good life is still available to this day. *** I WOULD have thought Tony Abbott would seize on the Human Rights Commission report on vulnerable children in detention as a way to demonstrate his assertiveness as a leader not to mention escaping the glare of the local economic stuff. After all, we all know something needs to be done as we surely know the problem was with both parties, worse in fact under Labor, and the report was obviously true. But no, our
Master slams it as political and basically calls the commission president ‘a liar’. Or was he simply enjoying his former role as an attack dog in opposition? Strange times. *** All you Labor voters out there - don’t count your chickens. Lord Tony stopped the boats, stopped the carbon tax and all faults are the faults of Labor, including the spill motion. However, moving ever so slightly in favour of his pre-election promises (no cuts to health, education, ABC and SBS) and making the smallest adjustment to either negative gearing, family trusts or particularly the 15 per cent superannuation tax specifically designed for the “high flyers” and surely things turn around? Never discount the high percentage of voters who are under instruction from our morning newspaper. The May Budget looms large. The fat lady is nowhere to be seen, if ever...yet. *** Introducing the new Cliff. The nice Cliff, blossoming. I’ve had what I call a “civility” personality change. It’s more likely short lived but for now we go with the flow, or the glow. I may even warm to New Zealand actor Roy Billing receiving an Australia Day award but that may take a while. The realisation of loving mankind in general but thoughtless in particular is out the door. Stagnation awakened? Joey Hockey is a new best mate. Positivity forever. I’ll do even better with my other newfound great mate Scotty Morrison, the pensioners’ friend.
*** The disability pension will have to be assessed by a government-contracted doctor instead of their own GP. If the government doctor finds they’re not completely unable to work they could be put on the dole; $160 a week less. Fair enough, Scotty. Who can trust local doctors? Cracking down on the amount of time those on the disability pension can spend overseas before losing their payments, stopping the disability pension four weeks after a person goes abroad instead of the previous six weeks? How about welfare, Scotty? Anyone wanting to get Newstart, sickness, widow, youth allowances or parenting payments - wait an extra week before receiving their money. What’s a week anyway? We all must do our bit. Nothing on the tax rorts of multinationals, but no surprise there, and not Scotty’s fault. Someone sacked half the public servants in the Tax Office. *** Dear Danny (Andrews), we Sex Party voters on the Mornington Peninsula unanimously agree the public transport situation here is a disgrace. Interest rates are at rock bottom Danny; forget the triple A mirage. Make yourself famous by investing in our Liberal stronghold. Despite being in power since Adam was a lad the Libs have done nothing, albeit minor window dressing. Yes, I hear; the level crossings, underground city rail, but go the extra mile precious. You’ll go down in history. We have the Academy Awards and
By Cliff Ellen, star of last week’s Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell TV show (and he thought we wouldn’t notice...) the Golden Globes for world’s best and here in Aussieland we have the AACTA for our film and television industry, and now? The film critics circle of Australia Awards? Where did this mob spring from? I’m thinking my own awards using the various opinions of friends and enemies. Rye Community Centre every 29th February? Call it Wankerland Awards. *** The Portsea to Queenscliff bridge, the Jetty road overpass, the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre and the freeway extension to Blaigowrie are my tips for a modern Mornington Peninsula by the end of this century. And early in the 22nd century an upgrade of our public transport system. In the short term I propose our council (and counsellors) all be subjected to a “structural realignment”. Not sure what that means but it sounds good.
*** National tiles, Clark Rubber and Godfreys vacuum cleaners? Other than Herald Sun readers is there anyone out there who buys from them when there is NOT a sale on?... Submarines - billions of dollars; needs must they tell us, but still waiting to hear WHY we need them?... Lachy Hulme would have been perfect in the role of Gina for Channel 9’s The House of Hancock. How about a royal commission into royal commissions?...KMart men’s section is not designed for old men... Collingwood membership deals include access to trainee coach Nathan Buckley’s weekly video message?... Foreign Minister Julia Bishop’s trip to Afghanistan home via coffee with Rupert, USA; clever cookie Jules... “For God’s sake hold your tongue, and let me love” [John Donne]...hooroo...cliffie9@bigpond.com
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FOREVER YOUNG
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While much of this documentation has been anecdotal, a recent study has demonstrated a strong correlation between the desire to participate in Animal Assisted Therapy and previous pet ownership. Glenda and Bobo – the Christmas Pony Glenda was in inpatient recently for a total hip replacement. Recovery was progressing well, but Glenda was feeling a little ‘down’ and her friend, Maggie thought Glenda needed a ‘boost’ during this Christmas season.
Pets are an integral part of a social support network for many people! The wonderful companionship and bonding that takes place between people and a variety of animals and the resulting healing effect this may have on their well-being is wellknown. Animal Assisted Therapy, a therapy involving patient/ client interactions with animals
is currently used in hospital, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, prisons and private homes. The aim is to improve the participant’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive wellbeing and general functioning. Positive effects for people experiencing loneliness, depression, anxiety, stress and improvement in recovery times from surgery and illness have been documented.
Maggie, unbeknown to Glenda organised a visit from a very special friend of Glenda’s – her miniature Shetland pony. Glenda had bought Bobo a couple of years ago and had formed a close bond with Bobo, visiting the pony daily. She had taken him to St. Macartan’s Parish Primary School to visit the children and was amazed at the response of the children to the pony. Bobo took the admiration and celebrity status in his stride.
■ REHABILITATION HOSPITAL surroundings. Glenda could not believe her eyes when she saw a miniature Shetland pony wander pass her hospital window, and realised that it was her pony Bobo. She grabbed her crutches and raced out to the garden area to meet Bobo and her friend. She said it was the quickest she’d ever moved on crutches! “I can’t tell you how happy I was to see him …. I was on a high … I felt wonderful”. Bobo nuzzled into Glenda when he saw her, then proceeded to check out every inch of Glenda’s leg that had been operated upon. Glenda and Bobo were then joined by many of the patients and visitors who all came over to greet and pat Bobo. This was followed by many of the
caregivers who took a moment to join in the fun, with a few ‘selfies’ of physios and Bobo – hitting facebook. Glenda commented that an elderly man spoke to her in the evening and said it had made ‘everybody’s week’. She felt that Bobo’s visit had ‘lifted everybody’s spirit’. Frankston has a dedicated ‘Pet Visiting Area’ and has a volunteer attend on the weekend with a Delta dog. What a great example of how a few people can work together to really make a difference and lift the spirits of someone, who had spent much of her life, lifting the spirits of others with various challenges!
Glenda had spent many years working with intellectually disabled adults and knew the benefits of pet therapy particularly in lifting spirits. Maggie, in cahoots with the Frankston CEO, Managers and caregivers organised transportation and a special visit from Bobo in the lovely garden
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The notes of an amateur Eurovisionary By Stuart McCullough TAKE that, naysayers! To all those people who had the temerity to question Prince Philip’s knighthood, let me say this – set the cutlery, take a seat and get ready to eat your words. And once you’ve done that, make sure you leave plenty of room for dessert because you’ll be expected to consume a very, very large plate of humble pie. Everything has fallen oh so beautifully into place. Mere moments after our knighthood of Sir Phil arrived in the post we have been formally invited to join Europe. Presumably to replace Greece, which is likely to be traded to Africa. By ‘Europe’, I’m not referring to a poodle-headed light-metal band banging on about ‘The Final Countdown’. Not at all. Nor do I mean anything as trifling as an economic mangling or some weird imaginary currency but something far, far more important. We have been invited to compete in the Eurovision song contest. Suddenly, buttering up the monarchy seems less an act of archaic confusion than it does a stroke of undiluted genius. Get the Bedazzler. Dig out the VIP Spotlight card and the sewing kit. We haven’t a moment to lose. For those who have dismissed this news as mere ephemera regarding a slightly dodgy music competition, they are missing the very large point despite the fact that it has been launched with a confetti cannon. We haven’t just been invited to participate in a competition but to partake in a whole new way of life. Now that
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we’re officially part of Europe, I feel a lot better about ordering cups of fancy coffee. The Paris end of Collins Street has been completely legitimized. For myself, I fully intend to embrace my newfound European status. IKEA furniture will no longer confuse the bejesus out of me and I expect to assemble desks with improbable names like ‘Borgsjo’ whilst wearing a blindfold and to feel no trace of shame when I proudly order furniture called ‘the
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Kallax’, even though it sounds less like a bookshelf than it does an intergalactic bounty hunter and extra from the set of Star Wars. But it’s not all fancy coffee and furniture that, once assembled, always looks as if it’s just been dropped from a great height. Now that we have had the awesome responsibility of competing in the Eurovision Song Contest bestowed upon us, we must decide how we wish to use the opportunity. It has
to be said that Eurovision is not for the lactose intolerant, but its extraordinary cheesiness is part of its charm. It is with that in mind that we must decide whom we should send. Unlike some European nations that only have one guitar between them that they share by way of a rotating roster, our biggest problem is an embarrassment of riches. Already there’s been speculation. There was even an on-line poll that had This Is Serious Mum (also known as TISM) as our preferred representative. Nothing would make me as happy as the sight of a band from Melbourne performing ‘(He’ll Never Be An) Ol’ Man River’ from their hit album ‘Machiavelli and the Four Seasons’ but that’s more the scorched earth approach intended to ensure that the largesse that saw us invited in the first place is never repeated. That’s not for us. Frankly, we like the thing too much to destroy it. Let’s be honest – we’re in this thing to prove we belong. Nothing would please us more to win the whole shebang outright and have the world declare that the best song in Europe is, in fact, located in Australia. So whom do we send? Eurovision demands certain things of its performers – bad dancing, mystifying costumes (preferably white) and a song so drenched with syrup you could as easily pour it over pancakes as you could listen to it. There’s only one group fit for the job. Three words spring to mind. Young. Talent. Time. I’m not talking about the recently resurrected only-to-be-
burned-at-the-stake-until-there’snothing-but-a-smouldering-ruin-leftto-sully-the-memory-in-less-timethan-it-takes-to-make-a-cup-of-tea version hosted by Rob Mills. No way. I’m talking about the version curated by master songwriter and musical genius Johnny Young between 1971 and 1988. The Young Talent Team has all the required skills. Strangely cultish costumes? Check. Clunky dance routines? Present and accounted for. But, sadly, there’s not enough room for everyone. That why we should send the YTT squad from 1982. It would be like a heist movie. Team members, long since dispersed to the corners of the globe, would receive a surprise knock on the door and open it to find Johnny Young, imploring them to come out of retirement for one more job. Like Jake and Elwood Blues, Johnny would be dressed in a black suit and tie with a pork pie hat and sunglasses, muttering something about a mission from God. Some would leap at the chance to rejoin fellow cast members; others would need to be persuaded to leave the successful lives they’d built in the intervening years. But as they accept that not only their country but also all of Europe needs them, they inevitably succumb. I can see it now – dressed in white, performing a slightly theatrical version of TMG’s ‘Jump in my Car’. Europe – brace yourselves. Prepare for the greatest night of your lives. All thanks to the Young Talent Team. With a little help from Sir Phil. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Season comes down to one match PROVINCIAL
By IT Gully THE MPCA Provincial final four will be decided in the final home and away game this weekend. In dramatic circumstances on Saturday in blistering heat, Baxter fell outside of the top bracket for the first time this season, going down to Crib Point in a 40 over a side match. This allowed Mornington, the reigning premier, to slide inside the top four for the first time after falling across the line against Rye. Long Island went to outright top spot on the ladder after picking up an outright win against Heatherhill, while Sorrento and Peninsula Old Boys maintained their position in the top four. It makes for a very interesting final
round this Saturday. It almost seems unfair that the fate of some clubs this season will come down to a one day game. As they say, that’s cricket. Long Island host Baxter at Ballam Park in a game that holds significant interest. The two keys in this match are all-rounders Scott Phillips and Dale Irving. The winner of this duel will determine the winner in the match. Crib Point and Mornington will also be a cracker. If the Islanders can knock over Baxter and the Magpies can do the unthinkable and beat the Doggies, then the Pies will sneak in. It makes for a fascinating day of cricket this Saturday. After scoring 51 with the bat and snaring 8/27 with the ball, Long Island’s Scott Phillips ensured that his team picked up maximum points (20) against Heatherhill.
The Hills were bowled out for 62 before the Islanders declared on 4/132. In a great show of sportsmanship, the Hills declared their innings at 8/243 after 85 overs, giving the Islanders a little over 20 overs to get the 170-odd to win. Get it they did, losing five wickets along the way and finishing 5/178 off 21.2 overs. A wonderful ending to a fantastic game of cricket. Sorrento tried to get an outright win against Moorooduc but fell six wickets short. The Sorras had an 80-run first innings lead before declaring at 5/121 in the second innings. Bobby Wilson with an unbeaten 41 was the key for the Ducs. Moorooduc finished the afternoon at 4/96. Langwarrin got the job done against Pines after a shaky start. Chasing 100
for victory, the Kangas resumed four wickets down with 60 runs to get. They declared at 9/136 before sending the Piners back into bat. The visitors finished their second innings at 2/88. Peninsula Old Boys continued on their merry way, smashing Mt Eliza. The Mounties were rolled for 119 in 50 overs and POB resumed three wickets down for 60. The visitors batted for the day and finished at 9/272. Mornington was chasing just 119 for victory against Rye and it made very tough work of getting there. It took an unbeaten 26 from Sam Buchanan to get his side across the line. Ryan Hines was able to stick around long enough (five) to help the Dogs win the match by one wicket. Leigh Lambert finished with 5/41 off 24 overs for the Demons.
Crib Point and Baxter played a oneday game after the ground was unplayable last weekend. The Magpies won the toss, batted first and set Baxter 156 for victory. Jacob Cudmore opened the innings and top scored with 46 while Matty Blake got 29 and Ricky Thompson 25 batting higher up the order. Daniel Warwick (49) and James Eadie (28) appeared as though they were going to take the game away from the Pies, however, when the Baxter skipper was trapped in front by Henry Dolphin, the home side was still 60 runs away with just four wickets in hand. Baxter was eventually bowled out for 127 in the 38th over. Glenn Barclay was superb for the Pies with 5/33 from 8.4 overs.
Five playing for two finals spots DISTRICT
By IT Gully THERE will be five teams playing for two finals places in MPCA District cricket this Saturday. Whilst Red Hill (116 points) and Somerville (96 points) are assured a home final for finishing first and second, the next five teams are all playing for the final two places. After another event-filled round on Saturday, Mt Martha and Carrum both fell outside of the top four. This allowed Seaford and Main Ridge to sneak back in. These four clubs have been swapping and changing all season. The other side in the mix is Baden Powell, who, after a shaky start to the season, has come home with a wet sail. Although the Braves are highly unlikely to get in, mathematically, they are a chance. So it all comes down to the final home and away game of the season, a one-dayer. Seaford need to travel to Boneo Reserve. You would expect them to win this one. Baden Powell has the unenviable task of playing Red Hill at Red Hill. That leaves Main Ridge, who play the dangerous Seaford Tigers away from home. The equation is simple. Win the match and they play finals. Lose and it opens the door for the Reds or Lions. Carrum hosts Delacombe Park, who has fallen from grace, while Mt Martha host Flinders at Ferraro Reserve. You would expect both Carrum and Mt Martha to win their matches. All the interest this Saturday will be at Belvedere Park as the Tigers try and knock Main Ridge out. On Saturday, it was Main Ridge’s little master Gareth Wyatt who ensured his side did the job on Mt Martha. Wyatt scored an unbeaten 105 to help his side to 7/216, a 62-run victory in the end. The Reds pulled the pin just 65 overs into Main Ridge’s innings. Wyatt was unstoppable. Baden Powell has a lot to look for-
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ward to in coming years. It has an exciting young list with a sprinkling of experience and class and they are getting plenty of game time at the top level. On Saturday the Braves beat Hastings by six wickets. Chasing 169 for victory, the Braves got the runs with nine overs and six wickets in hand. Rhys Elmi top scored with an unbeaten 58 while Sean Wilson made 51. Delacombe Park tasted rare success this season, beating Seaford Tigers. A solid partnership in the middle order between Andrew Christides (29) and Ben Brittain (29) helped the Parkers over the line. Matty Meagher was the pick of the Tigers’ bowlers with 3/41 from 21 overs. Flinders never got close to Red Hill, going down by almost 200 runs. Chasing 348 for victory, the Sharks were rolled for 163. Red Hill’s Brent Martin made it 28 wickets for the season after snaring 6/37 off 22 overs. Shane Beggs top scored for Flinders with an unbeaten 78, while Tim Clarke opened with 39. Seaford and Carrum went toe-totoe in a one-day game. Carrum batted first and made 9/124. Liam Dobson top scored with 35 while Shaun Foster and Josh Dent each made 33. Aaron Peebles snared 3/34 from his 10 overs. Faisal Payenda then steered Seaford to victory with 53, while Nick Simpendorfer hit an unbeaten 43. Dobson was the pick of the bowlers with 2/18 from six. Seaford reached the target with 10 overs to spare. Somerville recorded an easy victory against Boneo, also in a one-day game The Eagles smacked 6/214 with Leigh Lowry scoring 64 against his old team and Justin Allsop hitting 52. In reply, the Pandas were rolled for 119 in the 32nd over. Russell Wilkes was at his best with 5/35.
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Batting on: Action from last weekend’s Flinders vs Red Hill District match. Picture: Andrew Hurst
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It’s tight at the top SUB-DISTRICT
By IT Gully AFTER four and a half months of the MPCA Sub District cricket season, it is all going to come down to the final home and away match to determine the top four. Despite 10 matches being played between 10 teams since October 4 last year, as well as more than 1000 overs being bowled, the whole 2014-15 season is going to be determined in just 80 overs this weekend. After occupying a top four place for the large majority of the season and even holding down top spot on the ladder, Pearcedale finds itself in fifth place leading into the final game. Frankston YCW and Carrum Downs have been in and out of the top four all season but find themselves in there at the right time of the year. Tootgarook leap frogged everyone in this round and went straight to the top of the ladder. Strangely enough though, if they lose this weekend to Frankston YCW and other games go against them, they could miss out altogether. The loser between Carrum Downs and Rosebud could also miss out. They battle it out at Thompson Reserve. Pearcedale takes on Skye. So, despite the Panthers not being in the final
four going into the game, they are an unbackable favourite to win this and move inside the four. Tootgarook and Frankston YCW go toe to toe. As stated, both sides are in the four right now but could go out if they lose and Pearcedale win. And just to throw a spanner in the works, if Carrum Downs and Frankston YCW lose, and Balnarring can complete the expected and beat Ballam Park, then the Saints will hijack a place in the top bracket. The final round is going to be fascinating. The ladder, including points and the all-important percentage, looks like this: Toogarook: 96 & 1.562 Rosebud: 96 & 1.338 Carrum D: 88 & 1.130 YCW: 88 & 1.105 Pearcedale: 84 & 1.400 Balnarring: 76 & 1.277 Balnarring picked up another outright win on Saturday, this time against Dromana. This put them back into contention. Jacob Cook took 7/17 and 6/18 to give him game figures of 13/35 for the match. Tootgarook easily accounted for Ballam Park. Chasing 124 for victory, the Frogs got the runs just two wickets down, finishing at 2/131. Rosebud cruised against Tyabb.
The Yabbies have been very competitive this season, especially of late, however, they were no match for the Buds. Rosebud scrambled to 8/117 with Billy Quigley getting 37 and Darren Kerr returning for his second game of the season with 26. Brodie Bennett picked up 4/21 from nine overs. Tyabb was bowled out for 83 off 39 overs. Quigley snared 3/26 off 10. Frankston YCW chased down Pearcedale’s 117 to record a tough victory. Brad Trotter top scored for the Panthers with the bat with 33 while Paul Bradley was the best of the Stonecats’ bowlers with 4/20 from eight overs. Bradley then made an unbeaten 44 with the bat to guide his side home, scoring 8/120 with one over to spare. Adrian Ridout, in his third First XI game after spending most of his time played C1, was the best of the bowlers with 4/25 from 10 overs. In the final game, Carrum Downs picked up the outright win against Skye. Skye made 108 in the first innings and the Cougars replied with 109 before sending them back in. In the second innings, Skye declared their innings at 3/117 before sending Carrum Downs back in. The Cougars made 8/117 in 17 overs to claim the bonus points.
Up and at ‘em: Red Hill vs Flinders District match last weekend. Pic: Andrew Hurst
Eagles land another SOMERVILLE, who has had arguably the greatest recruiting drive of all time during the off-season, has just landed another one. Adrian Speedy, who was simply sensational for Mornington last season, is the latest player to join the ranks. Speedy is an addition to the likes of Scott Simpson (Frankston VFL), Billy Rolfe (Frankston YCW), Tim McGenniss (North Melbourne), Tommy Simpson (Mornington) and Nick Westerman (YCW) who have all joined the club during the off-season. Add these blokes to 2014 recruits in David and Tim Hirst, Call Dixon and Kane McKenzie and you start
to wonder how they can all play in the one side given the amount of points they all carry. The word coming out of the nest is that the recruits are happy to be on a rotation policy in and out of the seniors. If that’s the case, I wonder if they are going to get paid to play in the reserves? Hosting some finals last season must have been very good financially for the Eagles. As we know, players don’t come cheap these days. You just have to ask ANY club on the peninsula and they’ll tell you money is killing the game. More on that later.
Sharks retire A little further down the road at Sorrento, there are a couple of few Sharks who have pulled the pin.
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Super 10s Footy Footy’s back...almost. Frankston FC is hosting a 10 vs 10 pre-season competition at Frankston Park to give players from clubs from around the region a chance to get back into the game before the big season kick-off. Teams will play each other on Thursday evenings before the Super 10s Footy Grand Final on Sunday 8 March. See frankstonfc.com.au or call 9783 7888 for details.
Footy’s almost back: Bonbeach v Seaford in the Super 10s Footy comp hosted at Frankston park. Picture: Gary Sissons
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