The Melbourne Preview June 2013

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“IT WAS AWESOME” SAM AND CHRIS ON THEIR MY KITCHEN RULES EXPERIENCE MAKING THE MOST OF A STICKY SITUATION MURDER MOST FOUL

Welcome...

HOUSE PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE SLOWLY

By Enzo Raimondo – CEO REIV The REIV House Price Index for May recorded a 1.4 percent increase in the month. Whilst the index remains below its peak, this is the eight consecutive month of increases and provides further confirmation of the rising market.

The clearance rate for May was 70 percent. This was a two point increase on the 68 per cent recorded in both of the previous months. The volume of listings was also 10 per cent higher than this time last year and the clearance rate is eight points higher.

The strongest price increases were recorded in the inner and middle suburbs, both of which recorded at 0.8 per cent increase whilst in the outer suburbs sale prices remained stable. In each of these areas prices

are higher than a year ago but remain below peak.

Clearly prices, like the clearance rate, are rising but only slowly.

For buyers planning to purchase in winter or spring this suggests that current levels of affordability are unlikely to worsen and this is especially the case following the decision of the major banks to pass on the entire interest rate cut.

The Unit Price Index also improved for the third consecutive month increasing by 0.9 percent. This is the highest level of the UPI since this time last year. The overall improvement in the unit and apartment market is more moderate than that for houses which is a reflection of the higher levels of supply in this segment across the city.

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contact us Web: eview.com.au Eview Real Estate Partners Chelsea 436 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea, 3196 Rentals: Sales: Phone: 8773 1888 Phone: 8773 1888 Fax: 9772 0198 Fax: 9772 0198 Email:

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chelsea@eview.com.au

Eview Real Estate Partners Frankston 463 Nepean Hwy, Frankston, 3199 Rentals: Sales: Phone: 8781 3877 Phone: 8781 3888 Fax: 8781 3834 Fax: 9781 1547 Email:

frankston@eview.com.au

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Eview Real Estate Partners Narre Warren Building 2, Ground Level 30-32 Verdun Drv, Narre Warren, 3805 Sales: Rentals: Phone: 8794 1200 Phone: 8794 1200 Fax: 8794 1222 Fax: 8794 1222 Email:

narrewarren@eview.com.au

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narrewarrenrentals@eview.com.au

Eview Real Estate Partners Southern Peninsula 171 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, 3936 Sales: Rentals: Phone: 5987 1444 Phone: 5987 1444 Fax: 5987 0955 Fax: 5987 0955 Email:

southernpeninsula@eview.com.au

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southernpeninsulaentals@eview.com.au

Eview Real Estate Partners Werribee Suite 11/2-14 Station Place, Werribee, 3030 Phone: 9749 8008 Fax: 9749 8002 Email:

bryan.hanson@eview.com.au

Disclaimer: Eview Real Estate Partners nor any companies of the Eview group accept any form of liability, be it contractual, tortious or otherwise, for the contents of this publication or for any consequences arising from its use or any reliance placed upon it. The information, opinions and advice contained within, are of a general nature only and may not relate to or be relevant to your particular circumstances. There are many issues involved with buying and selling real estate so it is important that you get specific advice prior to making any decisions on your next real estate transaction. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracty and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries. Should your home be exclusively listed with another agency, please disregard any information contained within regarding the engagement of Eview Real Estate Partners to sell your property.

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new home,” he explained.

When Robert and Marguerite Antell told architect James Johnson they wanted to build a fun, artistic home, he handed the couple a coke bottle with a flowering sprig of Queen Anne’s lace (a type of flowering plant). “This is your

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Built back in 1971, the locals know it as the “Mushroom House”. It comprises five connected cream colour “pods,” or housing structures, including

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More than 10,000 tiles bedazzle the walls, floors and counters throughout. From reports the distinctive building has undergone an extensive update and garnered landmark status.

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS Dear reader, Welcome to the 19th edition of The Melbourne Preview.

Another chilly Melbourne winter is upon us. The days may be short, nights long, mornings brisk; but we truly do have one of the most amazing cities, suburbs and surrounds.

From the coast to the ranges, Victoria is a world–class destination with many varied things to do, see and experience. This time of year the snowfields are abuzz with activity, a vibrant city landscape home to many fine cafes, restaurants and sporting events to keep you entertained, not to mention numerous fine wine and dining experiences available all throughout this great region in front of a cosy log fire. It truly is an amazing place to live and experience life.

Despite the colder conditions, the

real estate market has certainly heated up. Whether the consecutive interest rate cuts are kicking in or it’s the rush to beat the end of the established home first owners grant ceasing July 1, our regional offices and remote agents on the ground are definitely noticing activity on the increase.

Multiple competition for properties is strong with low stock levels prevailing. Quality properties, newly launched on the market, have experienced multiple offers, in one case 14 qualified buyers thrashed it out for a property in the Narre Warren area delivering a most pleasing result for the owners after the first Eview home open.

Needless to say, as home prices appear to be stabilising and finance easier to access than in past years, what better time to think of improving your financial future

than now? Revisiting your mortgage can mean savings which in turn can help improve your overall financial position. It may give you the option to trade up, down size, up size or free up money for any purpose you choose – a holiday, boat, even an investment property? All it takes is a call to a broker, bank or talk to your friendly Eview agent who can put you in touch with a qualified professional lender for obligation– free options.

On behalf of the team I hope you enjoy this edition of “The Melbourne Preview.” It gives us great pleasure in producing an informative publication for the Melbourne community. As always, if you need any real estate advice, please feel free to contact one of our team.

They are eager to help in any capacity.

Manos Findikakis - CEO

MARKET WATCH...

Here’s what Eview members across Melbourne had to say about the current state of the real estate market...

David Politakis – Melbourne Metro collectively At the time of writing, the weekend of 1 – 2 June, we saw a 74% auction clearance rate across Melbourne’s metro suburbs, a healthy winter figure by all accounts. Obviously, the interest rate reductions coupled with speculation of further cuts in the year ahead, plus the anticipated change in government expected shortly by many developers and investors is transposing into a more positive outlook across all sectors of the market.

Jim Arvanitakis – Dromana / Southern Mornington Peninsula

Bryan Hanson – Werribee

Noel Susay – Chelsea

Arthur Proios – Frankston

Ian Williams – Narre Warren

Recent media reports have made for fascinating reading. If you take them at face value, confidence appears to be rising with the recent rate reduction.

Eview Real Estate Partners Werribee are observing a distinct increase in enquiry levels and volume of people attending scheduled open–for– inspections in the key areas of the City of Wyndham, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.

Fuelled by further predicted rate reductions by the RBA in the coming months, it’s all pointing towards a recovery.

Last month we saw a property at one of our auctions in Chelsea sell for $71,000 above the opening bid.

This, coupled with increased buyers at open–for–inspections, has shown signs that the local market around the Chelsea area is certainly hotting up. The REIV House Price Index for May recorded a 1.4 percent increase in the month. While the index remains below its peak, this is the eighth consecutive month of increases and provides further confirmation of a rising property market.

The last trading quarter shows a significant rise in the number of buyers in the sub $400,000 market. Head counts clearly show a rise of around 30% more buyers attending our home opens each weekend and overall approx 60% of these buyers are looking for first homes. Investors have recently come back into our market with vacancy rates at 2% and, with the prospect of locking in 3-4 year fixed rates currently as low as 4.99%, we are definitely enjoying a prosperous trading period.

With the end of the financial year now upon us the volume of investors has returned to the market place and is therefore allowing a stronger demand for various price brackets within the Casey/Cardinia area. Buyers have fought after well-priced properties which has enabled excellent sales results which in some cases have exceeded owners expectations.

The new financial year promises to be stronger as demand exceeds supply, and with new house and land packages more affordable to first home buyers, the wider market will benefit.

The Southern Peninsula has noticed increased interest from investors and developers looking to get back into the property market. Median price in Dromana for the 6 months to date 2012 was $470,000; in 2013 it’s at $490,000.

Stock levels are currently tight and we are seeing multiple offers on well-priced properties. I think the consecutive interest rate falls along with buyer confidence, is slowly pushing prices up.

Stuart Aldridge – Healesville Healesville’s market has seen an increase in first home buyer activity recently due to the government grants finishing on June 30. This has also seen an increase in the premium property inquiry as things seem to move as confidence grows across the market in many areas of greater Melbourne.

Healesville is a lifestyle choice that always attracts people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of suburban life. It offers a spacious and fresh– air lifestyle with room for people to move and enjoy.

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A rare historic Portarlington property delivers old world charm mixed with modern living.

Once Portarlington’s first post office and telephone exchange, this iconic property is now a beautiful private residence in the heart of the town.

Built in 1888, it is a fine example of Queen Anne architecture with triple brick construction and many original features.

The opening of the post office was reported as a “grand occasion”, transforming Portarlington into a commercial centre. One of the few elaborate architectural works constructed on the Bellarine Peninsula in the 19th century, it is matched for significance only by the Portarlington Mill.

Last used as a post office in 1945, the property retains the original floor plan with modern additions.

The former mail room, complete with its shelves once holding postal bags, still exists and offers fantastic storage.

The original section of this home also boasts inch-thick pine floor boards lining the rooms along with detailed skirting boards and up to 14 foot ceilings enhancing the home’s charm.

All arched windows and surrounds in the original part of the building are authentic - some even have the original glass panes including lead light glass features.

Two living areas, four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms offer a multitude of options.

The master bedroom enjoys a parents’ retreat with walk–in–robe, double ensuite and French doors leading to a balcony offering majestic bay views and Melbournes CBD in the distance.

Four working fireplaces, three with marble surrounds and the fourth in mahogany with Jetmaster heating, provide winter cosiness.

An adjacent upgraded classic country kitchen boasts granite bench tops, brand new dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, and an abundance of storage.

The property is located at 1 Harding Street, Portarlington, and is offered for sale by tender, closing date 10th July 2013.

For more information contact Bryan Hanson on 0477 100 111.

INSIDEVIEW - WITH MARIA FINDIKAKIS End of financial year: are you on track?

This is traditionally a busy time of year, but it’s also an exciting one.

The end of financial year is an ideal time to reassess your business and personal goals. As one year draws to a close, and another begins, there’s no better opportunity to enjoy the advantages of a fresh start.

Why not take this chance to: • take stock of where you’re at; • reflect on your achievements; • identify new goals; • plan effective and achievable ways to improve your life, both professionally, and, consequently, personally; and • make these changes happen.

Those who know me realize I love setting goals and achieving them.

Here are my tips for utilizing the end of financial year to your best advantage.

Are you where you want to be?

Firstly, you need to acknowledge your current situation. Take an honest look at your career. Are you on track with your goals? What’s working well? What successes can you celebrate? How does your work life affect or enhance your free time?

What are you still to achieve? Are you enjoying your day-to-day schedule? Is there a gap between where you are and where you want to be?

Some people seem content to go along with an average life, with an ordinary job, surrounded by unmotivated colleagues, accepting that the situation will always be what it is, and not pushing for something better – something more satisfying, energizing and fulfilling. Others run themselves into the ground helping someone else achieve their dream.

We’ve all been there at some point in our lives, but if you want to change, it’s time to start planning now.

It is possible to work with a fantastic team that shares your values, doing something that you love, earning well and having enough spare time to have an enjoyable life outside of work hours. I know from experience!

So do my colleagues here at eview!

What do you want to accomplish?

It’s time to refocus and recommit to your business priorities. Start the new financial year with a strong vision. Define your goals clearly.

Make each goal specific, measurable and achievable.

• Do you want to earn a higher income? Identify a specific figure to work towards.

• Do want a better work/life balance? Commit to working a particular number of days per week.

• Are you seeking more job satisfaction? Identify what sort of working environment helps you to thrive.

What changes would you have to make to achieve this?

• Are you surrounded by like minded people in your workplace?

If not, clearly identify your business values and seek out organisations and people who work the same way.

How will you achieve your updated goals?

Now that you have taken stock of your goals, what will you do differently this financial year to achieve them? Breaking big goals down into smaller parts can help them seem less daunting.

Importantly, be prepared to try new things. Successful people try new behaviours until they find something that works. They have a flexible attitude, adapt to change and see obstacles as opportunities. Remember, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results!

So plan well, be prepared to take sensible, calculated risks, and get ready to put your plan into action.

Are you supported by your company to make the changes you need to make to be successful?

Now that you’ve identified what you need, and how you’re going to achieve it, identify a company that offers all those opportunities, lifestyle options and values that you are seeking.

At Eview we pride ourselves on our culture and values. Our team environment is excellent. We believe it’s vital to work in a supportive business environment. We provide training and guidance so that you can focus on helping your clients achieve their goals, while at the same time creating an income and lifestyle that makes you happy too. We have a business model that centralizes the administrative side of things, so that you can focus on working more with your valued clients. We believe you work hard, so you should enjoy the financial rewards, and so we ensure our agents earn a much higher percentage than any other real estate business.

Looking for a change?

One of my new financial year goals is to attract more like–minded people to our business. Do you

share any of the values I have discussed above? Are you passionate about helping people achieve their dreams? Do you like setting goals and exceeding them? Are you ambitious, approachable, hardworking and looking for a lifestyle that fits around your family life?

If so, think about a career with Eview. Please don’t be deterred if you don’t currently work in real estate. Some of our best team members have been trained from scratch.

As I explained in my last article, when I entered the real estate world

in 2001 I had no prior sales experience, but I felt I could do it and I had a strong desire to succeed.

Most importantly, I fell in love with my job! I’ll elaborate further on this point in next month’s article.

It’d be terrific if this article has inspired you in any way. If you’d like to talk more about your potential future with Eview, please email me at maria@eview.com.au or call me on 0417 301 875.

I hope the new financial year brings you every success.

Eview team members proudly helped raise $3,600 at a recent MPPI Charity Auction (Mornington Peninsula Patchworkers Inc. - Quilting Club) $ P\VWHU\ DXFWLRQ UDIÁH PRUQLQJ WHD ZDV KHOG LQ DLG RI WKH $QWL &DQFHU Council’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser.

Attended by 121 members and visitors, the event was held at the Mornington Public Community Centre in Wilsons Road on May 13, 2013.

Derek Lea, Jarrod Carman and Arthur Proios were representing Eview Real Estate Partners on the day.

Thanks to Kathie Page-Robertson MPPI President.

Eview Real Estate Partners, Proudly Supporting the Local Community.

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Feature...

WHAT NEXT FOR MY KITCHEN RULES CONTESTANTS SAM AND CHRIS?

By Cameron McCullough

Back to reality: Sam Newton (left) and Chris Cavanagh in Melbourne.

My Kitchen Rules contestants Sam Newton, 27 and Chris Cavanagh, 25 look like a couple of regular guys in the booth of the 1950’s Americanstyle diner we sit at. But they are far from regular since their stint on TV. Relaxed and happy, the MKR team seem to enjoy the fleeting looks other diners give them. That stranger’s glance of vague recollection that clicks into recognition when the penny drops: “Smiley Sam” and his cousin who became viewer favourites in the competition.

A few months after the series finished airing, and nearly a year since they started filming, the guys are making the most of their fame, while the iron is still hot.

So what is that exactly?

“We’re doing a variety of things,” said Sam. “We’re doing cooking demonstrations, store openings, and holding cooking classes. Plus we’re exploring other possibilities.”

The television show catapulted the two guys into the public arena, and now they have to figure out how to turn it to their advantage. The situation isn’t helped by the contract with Channel Seven that requires them to get the station’s permission for any of their cooking related plans for the next year.

“It really is a double–edged sword,” said Chris. “We need to get as much exposure as possible at the moment, but we are somewhat hamstrung by the contract.”

“It is just the same as after we left the show. It is a fine line between riding the publicity train, and getting back to actually making a living. It is hard to

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get the balance right.”

So, how did these two guys end up on our television screens?

“It played out the Christmas before last. We both turned up with dishes we had cooked, and I said to Sam ‘Hey, we should go on one of those cooking shows’”. My Kitchen Rules was the next one off the rank, so that was the one we applied for.”

Picked for the show, things soon gathered momentum. The first surprise was a stylist, sent down to measure up the guys, and a new life where their clothes each day would be chosen for them.

“That was great fun,” said Sam. “They dress you each day with great clothes.

That was a buzz.”

Before they knew it, they were off to Sydney to begin filming the show.

The series began with the “instant restaurants” where the contestants travelled around the country to have a dinner at each of the contestant’s houses.

“That was the fun part of the series,” said Sam. “Lots of travelling, and not much pressure yet!”

For Sam and Chris’s “instant restaurant”, Sam called on a friend to get a house that fitted the requirements of a huge production crew, cameras and support staff. It wasn’t the thing that could be done in the confines of an inner city apartment.

“Once we got up to Sydney, that’s when things got serious!”

The contestants were all in apartments, with the day starting at 4.30 or 5am.

They were whisked off to the studio where they underwent a transformation with clothes and makeup before having breakfast and then starting shooting for the day. Often it wouldn’t be until 7 or 8 at night before they were back at their apartments.

Beautiful food for the home - Great ingredients stirred with love and laughter.

As featured & recommended by The Sunday Age, The Age Epicure & The Herald Sun 'Taste'

June 6th & June 20th 7pm-9:30pm

“It was very hard work, but good fun. We’d hang out with the other contestants and have a beer if we weren’t practicing or working on recipies,” said Sam. The contestants were usually told 24 to 48 hours in advance what to expect so they could prepare recipies for upcoming challenges. The impression of spontaneous decision making for recipies in the show was tempered to ensure quality and give production some control over what was being cooked.

The hosts of the show, Pete Evans and Manu Feildel, took the contestants under their wings and imparted the knowledge and experiences that the previous three series of My Kitchen Rules had taught them.

'Smiley Sam' & Chris Cavanagh cooking up a storm in the Relish Mama kitchen this June & July.

Come and share an exciting night in the Relish Mama kitchen with Smiley Sam & Chris from the hit TV show of 2013 “My Kitchen Rules”. This gorgeous Melbourne duo captured many of our hearts with their impressive food and infectious personalities on MKR this year and it is with great pleasure we invite you to this exciting class. Cousins Sam and Chris

Smiley Sam also teaching teens & tweens classes on July 2nd & 4th from 6:30 - 8:45pm these school holidays for ages 11-16+.

Bookings essential $59pp includes class & dinner.

have recently come off the back of hit Channel Seven's reality cooking TV series, My Kitchen Rules, of which they

“They were great. It really was a welloiled machine,” said Chris.

had the opportunity to work alongside 6 of the top chefs in

Being in Sydney was great fun for the two, and they had friends up there that had moved from Melbourne over the years.

with you! Their first class will consist of an italian theme,

“It was an interesting thing. We were going out and having a great time, but as the series was shot between August and December last year, and didn’t begin screening until January this year,

(& same) class running June 20th.

Australia, learning new and exciting things on a day to day basis, now its time to share some of what they have learnt demonstrating the techniques and ease of how to make fresh pasta, garlic pita bread, pesto, delightful canapés, juicy lamb rack, fresh italian salad and a quick and easy chocolate tart. "We aim to give you a taste of what it is like in the pressure cooker, we called “Kitchen HQ”. Second $130 pp includes cooking class, dinner and wine.

For more information on Relish Mama please refer to the following contacts.

New address 1/347 Bay Rd, Cheltenham Victoria 3192 t 03 9553 4846 e info@relishmama.com.au w www.relishmama.com.au f www.facebook.com/www.relishmama.com.au t twitter.com/RelishMama

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we were unknowns. The ‘celebrity’ factor didn’t exist while we were in Sydney at all. That didn’t kick in until we were back in Melbourne,” said Sam. “We got along with the other contestants really well, and in the end were sorry when we saw any of them leave,” said Chris.

Asked about the conflicts that we saw in the series, the guys are frank.

“There were very few conflicts.

Perhaps the only real one being between Ashley and Sophia, and Angela and Melina.”

The guys explain that things were exaggerated in the series but were philosophical about it.

“There was just so much footage being shot, and an editing room that ran almost all day every day. It would have been hard to put it together and always faithfully represent what was actually happening”.

Sam and Chris made it to the final four and were taken out to dinner, with the hosts, Manus and Pete, to celebrate. They were told that filming would commence for the final four on the Monday, but there was a surprise in store. Two of the eliminated contests, Mick and Matt, were to re-enter the show after winning “comeback kitchen.” It was these two who eliminated Sam and Chris.

“Although we officially came fifth, we consider ourselves the moral fourth!” said Chris.

What now for the guys?

Not long after they were eliminated, Sam got a call from celebrity agent Craig McMahon. A representative for many young actors, Craig has led Sam down the television career path.

He is hoping to get a hosting role, and has been doing auditions.

After the show, Sam also threw himself head-long into writing a cook book.

“It was something I really wanted to do to clear my head of all the information I had gathered. It is still a work in progress though. I still need to write another 30 recipies, but intend to do so.”

His agent has been speaking to publishers.

Chris has teamed up with one of the other contestants, Kerrie, to do corporate catering, but has taken a more subdued approach to life after the cooking show. Studying exercise science, human movement and psychology, he is dabbling in recording music and is considering making a career of it. He is also a keen bike rider, and rides just about every day.

“It was hard to adjust to real life again after the show. It was kind of like a break-up after spending so much time with the other contestants, hosts and crew,” said Sam. Chris couldn’t agree more. “It was like living in a bubble for a while. In the end, the world moved on, and we had to come back to reality.”

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The guys were hot property, and the magazines had a field day.

“One magazine in particular printed a number of articles that were just totally made up,” said Chris. “In particular the claim that I was dating one of the other contestants, Sophia. The first I heard of it was when a radio station rang me at 7.30 in the morning to ask if it was true.”

The same magazine also printed another story claiming that Sam was going to be the next weatherman on Channel Seven’s Sunrise program.

This was news to Sam and, it turned out, to Channel Seven as well.

“That sort of stuff made it a little hard.

Luckily there were no serious personal ramification from such things. I mean, if I was dating, and they’d printed a story about me dating a contestant, it could have been personally damaging. They just don’t seem to consider these things,” said Chris.

The truth is that they probably don’t really care, as long as they sell magazines!

The guys are realistic about the possible fleeting fame that the show has given them, but like any other single guy in their mid-twenties, they are enjoying it; “it is definitely a buzz to be recognized.”

And asked if they’d do anything different if they had their chance on My Kitchen Rules again, Sam pipes up straight away with that grin of his, “Yeah, win!”.

On reflection he says “We’d probably study a bit more, rather than having so much fun!”

Despite being flung back into the real world, and contemplating how they can continue to remain in the limelight, the guys are still grateful for the experience they had on the show. They sum it up simply. “It was awesome.”

At the end of the day, Sam and Chris were liked by the millions of viewers of My Kitchen Rules for a very sound reason. Simply because they are likeable guys. No pretence or pretending here. One can’t but hope they manage to effectively harness the swirling publicity associated with the show and turn it into something longlasting and rewarding. In a world where personality is often a misnomer, these guys have it in spades. Keep your eyes out for Chris and Sam. Chris and Sam are holding cooking classes in Cheltenham which can be booked online at www.relishmama. com.au To keep in touch with their adventures, be sure to follow them on instagram @_smileysam_ / @_chris_jc or twitter @_smileysam. They are also available for appearances, and corporate catering. They can be contacted on samandchris@live.com

LANDLORD INSURANCE - PEACE OF MIND

By Ian Williams To safe–guard your investment, further investing in adequate insurance cover is very important, but often overlooked.

Sadly, something that is seen all too often in property management is tenants falling into arrears, which can result in eviction. Whilst we will always act as quickly and efficiently to stop this from occurring and ensure the rental requirements of the tenant are met, circumstantial changes in a tenant’s life, such as illnesses, redundancy, family death, and so on can find their rental obligations are not met.

All too often, many landlords only ensure that they have their building insurance in place, but fail to obtain or understand the need for specialized landlord insurance. This type of cover is offered by many insurers, including

the bigger companies.

However there are a few who specialize in this kind of cover.

In the instance of an eviction, rent is usually outstanding for 30-60 days whilst the legal process and steps are taken. Once the tenant is evicted, there may also be damages to the property and items left behind that need removing, along with general cleaning matters. All of which adds up and goes on top of the already outstanding rent.

Unfortunately, in a situation where the tenant has been evicted, there are further costs that need to be covered, and the harsh truth is, whilst we can claim a compensation order and load a “black listing” about the end of the tenancy onto the National Tenancies Database (NTD), seldom do they come forward

and cover these costs. This is where landlord insurance is vital. Depending on your policy (we also recommend an astute understanding of the providers’ terms & conditions) they will usually cover loss of rent, malicious damage and any cleaning/ rubbish removal for this kind of unforeseen circumstance.

For a minimal outlay annually, you will certainly find that landlord insurance is money well spent. As Property Managers, we cannot recommend this enough to all of our clients. We are always more than happy to, if the need arises, make an insurance claim on your behalf. After all, we would much rather that than to see you thousands of dollars out of pocket.

Ian Williams can be contacted on 0407 010 548.

LANDLORDS - RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS CAN MAKE RESPONSIBLE TENANTS It’s a common complaint raised to many a property manager – “I cannot find a rental property that will take me and my pets!”

Rightly or wrongly, landlords often think about the damage that pets can do to a property and not the benefits of having long–term tenants and guarded properties. With a few simple measures landlords can get excellent long term pet–owning tenants who are mostly happy to also pay slightly more for the privilege.

Pet owners are generally very responsible

Frankston office Cheryl Keher & Tina Melas Phone: 8781 3877

people who are only too aware of the hardships faced when trying to find a rental property. Given these hardships, they tend to take more care of the property and keep you, the landlord, happy.

If, however, you are concerned about renting to people with pets, having in place clear guidelines can help you sort out the responsible pet owners from the irresponsible: Screen all applicants – find out what type of dog they have and match it to your property. A Great Dane is not going to

Narre Warren office Liane Owen & Ian Williams Phone: 8794 1200

have much fun in a studio apartment with no exercise area. Ask simple questions such as ‘How often do you walk your pet?’

Have a written signed agreement informing the tenant of the rules and regulations for pet owners. Ensure that any problems such as damage to the property or flea infestations are paid for by the tenant.

Therefore set the boundaries…

Ensure that the tenant agrees to clean up after their pets immediately – this

Chelsea office Meagan MacSweeney & Noel Susay Phone: 8773 1888

is particularly important in apartments where there are common areas.

Ensure the tenant is aware of the consequences of any breaches.

If you want to go the extra mile prepare a folder outlining local vet services and dog walking areas. This will show the tenant that you are a caring and responsible landlord.

By following such an easy process and having your property management team do their homework thoroughly, there should be no need for concern.

Werribee office Melissa Ely & Lesley Hurley Phone: 9749 8008

Dromana office Joanne Avenell & Mike O’Neill Phone: 5987 1444

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GRAND PROPORTIONS Spacious living zones and an intriguing design set this property apart from anything else you have seen.

Features such as a brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone bench tops, natural limestone fireplace and feature walls, billiards area with parquetry flooring, built–in–bar and towering ceilings are just the beginning.

Add to this four bedrooms plus a study, master bedroom with full ensuite and sunken spa, three huge living areas and not to mention a solar heated indoor in-ground pool complete with its own Tarzan swing.

This truly magnificent property also boasts a four car garage under the roof line, an undercover barbeque area complete with wooden bench seats and a private courtyard setting.

This is set on a one acre allotment which is accessed by a horse shoe drive way.

The home is situated in a highly desired location and is offering your family all the luxuries they deserve.

Property Features: Air conditioning, intercom, fireplace, remote garage, secure parking, study, dishwasher, built-in robe/s, rumpus, floorboards, vacuum system, in-ground pool, balcony, courtyard, outdoor entertaining, shed, fully fenced, gas hot water service, inside spa, outside spa, ducted heating, deck.

The property is located at 8 Barakee Drive, Somerville.

To find out more about this property, call John Rault on 0407 303 858.

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CUTTING EDGE DESIGN Newly completed townhouses with a cutting edge design that creates a seamless modern living experieince, opposite the beach in the heart of McCrae. A perfect combination of materials and finishes, in keeping with the seaside locale, these properties offer a striking aesthetic appeal for the discerning buyer. Only two are available, each offering 24 squares (approx.) of living plus double garage, 2 large open-plan living areas top and bottom, 4 bedrooms and a study. An open plan kitchen and living area on the upper level have a northerly aspect with views across the glistening waters of Port Phillip Bay. Quality fixtures and fittings throughout include fly screens to all windows, 3 coats of acrylic paint to walls and ceiling, enamel to doors and trims, Caesarstone bench tops to kitchen, laundry and vanities, stainless steel Blanco appliances, overlay timber floors with satin finish, ducted heating and refrigerated cooling throughout, insulation as per 6 star energy rating, dead–locks to front and back doors, glass panel shower screens, gas instantaneous hot water service, remote control garage door & gates, exposed aggregate driveways, clothesline, TV aerial, fully landscaped gardens and six year builders warranty!

The properties are located at 629 and 629a Point Nepean Road, McCrae. They are being auctioned on Saturday July 6th at 2.30pm.

To find out more about this property, call Mike O’Neill on 0428 548 201.

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VIEWS TO INSPIRE

Watch the ships sail by from this rustic and charming weatherboard and brick cottage in a leafy beachside setting.

Capturing amazing, 180 degree, close and broad water views, sweeping from McCrae lighthouse to the heads, the city skyline and all the way to the Mt Martha headland.

Generous 1035 sqm north facing block in an exclusive, tightly held and very quiet holiday precinct.

With minimal steps outside you enter via a timber walkway to the top level which includes master bedroom with en-suite, kitchen, dining and separate living areas leading to tranquil partly undercover balcony with the most amazing water views, where you can relax and enjoy the everchanging panorama, highlighted by sunsets and marine craft.

Timber floors and other unique features add to the character that oozes throughout this unique property.

The lower level features additional living area, two further bedrooms with bay views, undercover decking, bathroom and storage areas.

Outside features generous but low maintenance, private gardens, separate studio nestled amongst the trees and rustic pathways meandering throughout the grounds.

The corner location provides flexible vehicle entry and potential to develop further.

An idyllic and magical setting featuring abundant birdlife, the sounds of nature and views to inspire. Watch the dolphins from the balcony!

Virtually limitless potential to improve or extend.

This property is located at 21 Burton Street, McCrae, and is priced at offers over $1,290,000.

To find out more about this property, call Steve Walsh on 0407 789 877.

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Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Dandenong Ranges and also spent a few years in Perth in the Swan Valley.

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Why have you chosen Eview? The team attitude, family culture and the support systems in place, allow me to really concentrate on my clients’ needs and getting their homes SOLD. Career highlights Selling over 50% of homes sold so far in 2013 in my direct marketing area (Narre Warren South) and achieving approx. $6,400 higher average price than my competing agents.

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Rachel Double I 8781 3877 I specialise in Property Management.

Areas you work Mornington Peninsula.

Describe the area you work A bustling beachside suburb which over the years has grown in both population and development.

Why have you chosen Eview? They have a great, close knit team and are constantly striving to exceed themselves.

Favourite activity/place in Melbourne Moonlight Cinema.

Career highlight Being offered a job at Eview.

Janan Erdem I 0458 550 171 I specialise in Property Management.

Areas you work Mount Martha, Mornington, Frankston, Edithvale, Chelsea.

Describe the area where you work Very multi culture with people from all walks of life with a story to tell.

Why have you chosen Eview? At Eview the focus is moving forward to achieve excellence and to provide support and encouragement to all.

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Peter Gourdouros I 04 I specialise in auctions, negotiating, listing and selling.

Area you grew up I was raised in Frankston and have played a lot of my sport on the area and know Frankston like the back of my hand.

Why have you chosen Eview? The leadership is phenomenal and love the culture that the business has created. The market leaders also is a big plus.

Career highlight My biggest achievements have been winning the Australian and Victorian Auctioneer in a major real estate Franchise group and also been able to achieve $460,000 above the reserve price at auction.

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THE RETREAT

This outstanding property will provide you with an income all year round. If you have had enough of your daily routine and want to have uncapped earnings and a lifestyle you control then this property will provide you just that, offering the following: * One block from the Main Street, cafes, restaurants and specialty shops * Six bedrooms in total, accommodating up to 11 guests * Two modern spacious bathrooms * Expansive open plan lounge with feature fire place * Modern and extremely well appointed kitchen with quality appliances * Very large dining area able to seat 10+ * Flat screen TV, Foxtel, DVD and stereo system * Fully equipped laundry with ample storage, washing machine and dryer * Pressed metal ceilings and polished Baltic floors * Outdoor entertaining with eight person outdoor spa * Original period home of Healesville with modern flair * Walk-in-walk-out at the right and agreed price If you wish to purchase this as your family home you can do so and you will also be the beneficiary of all the furniture as the price reflects both opportunities available.

This property is located at 48 Symons Street, Healesville, and is priced at offers over $719,000.

To find out more about this property, call Stuart Aldridge on 0402 464 511.

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MAKING THE MOST OF A STICKY SITUATION

By Keith Platt A constant hum reassures John Winkels that his workers are busy. If there is no buzz, there is no honey and no money.

The prerequisites for successful output for the apiarist, or beekeeper, are straightforward – flowers and bees.

Put the two together and you have honey. Separate the bees from their honey and you can make money.

But making honey on the scale that Winkels needs to make Peninsula Pure Honey viable takes knowledge, planning and process.

Winkels may be based in Moorooduc on the Mornington Peninsula, but flowers he needs to produce the pollen for collection by his millions of production staff are scattered far and wide.

His thousands of hives are trucked to areas across the state where he is licensed to farm.

The licences must be renewed annually and Winkels likens them to “abalone licences, that’s

where your long term value is”.

Weather and seasons determine where and when flowers will bloom and also the type of honey being produced.

His bees are also in big demand by farmers whose crops need to be pollinated on time.

“Most food plants are completely dependent on bees, while many other plants and trees are pollinated by birds, other insects or the wind.”

German born Winkels was 21 when he came to Australia on a holiday with his parents. He was brought up on a farm near Cologne, where his family grew rabbits in cages, wild pigs, turkeys and chickens. He moved to his Moorooduc property in 1986, embarking over the next 13 years on several different ways of making a living from the land, including raising goats. It was after a plumber friend tried to extract honey from a hive of wild bees in a tree that he decided honey might be a sweet way to success.

His first hive was bought through

the Trading Post and he then joined a club of enthusiasts.

The bees came from collecting swarms in spring, splitting their numbers and “hoping a queen will come”.

These days fertilised queens are bought and mailed to Winkels in small cages.

He likens the egg-laying queens –mated with about 20 drones that die from the effort – to sperm banks.

Each hive has 20,000-60,000 bees, all working for the continuation of their community. Gathering food (pollen) and delivering it to the hive where it is supplied to the next generation carefully being nurtured from eggs to larvae, and finally pupae within the safe, warm walls of honeycomb (wax).

Bees are basically tricked into producing more honey than they need by being placed in an area of abundance, so they store excess honey and pollen.

The queen is unable to reach the extra layers of honeycomb attached to removable frames, which are larvae-free. The honey is regularly cleared from the honeycomb (“robbing the bees”), which encourages the bees to keep replenishing their store.

Beekeepers reuse the honeycomb, so that the bees can concentrate on making honey and not waste time or effort on the intricate, hexagonal wax structure. It has been estimated that bees consume four kilograms of honey to produce 500gm of wax.

This is the basic information needed for a honey manufacturer. There is no secret to the process and archaeologists have unearthed hives in the Middle East and drawings of bees being “smoked” dating back 3000 years. Thirty intact hives discovered in the ruins of the city of Rehov, in Israel, are said to prove the existence of a honey industry.

In Moorooduc, a tired John Winkels tells of driving a truckload of hives the previous night to one

of his licensed areas in a state forest.

“It’s a hard job,” Winkels says.

“We have to move the bees to where the nutrition is, which can be up to 500 kilometres away.

Spring and autumn are best.

“There’s a lot of trial and error involved. Finding the right sites is like prospecting.

“Eucalypts can be unreliable; sometimes they respond to rain and drop their flowers. It was quite good during the drought but when conditions are good they choose to grow wood rather than reproduce, which means fewer flowers.”

Winkels production problems do not end with the profusion or otherwise of flowers: bees suffer from disease, fungi and attacks from other insects.

Bushfires in the Grampians on New Year’s Day cut short the collection of pollen for the prized, and expensive, Manuka honey.

Luckily, “nature works it out”, Winkels says. “Bees may not be the smartest, but they are the fastest to adapt to change. They breed so quickly and queens can choose to lay eggs for workers or drones.”

A danger looming on the horizon that could be catastrophic is the threat of varroa mites, which can prove deadly to the European strains used in honey production.

The mites are carried by Asian bees that have yet to gain a foothold in Australia, but were responsible for the deaths of 80 per cent of bees in New Zealand. However, when things go right, Winkels bees are either busy making honey or pollinating crops.

“We hire the boxes out to orchards or farms. It all happens in a warm day in spring,” he says.

“It’s blossom time, full bloom and the farmers can’t see a bee in sight and they freak out.

“I’ve got my own orchard so I understand what they go through.”

Beekeepers are also wary of orchards because of insecticide spray drift. Bees also get caught

in bird nets.

These two hazards alone can be responsible for the death of 1015 per cent of bees.

While pollinating specific crops the bees do not produce honey: “They need variety not a monoculture,” Winkels says. “We have to supply the hive with a honey back-up to keep the bees fed, but even then it reduces their life span to about six weeks.”

Pure Peninsula Honey produces about 100 tonnes of honey a year, which includes product from some smaller producers.

With no use-by date, the honey can be stored outside for long periods in plastic containers.

A centrifuge is used to spin the honey out from the honeycomb, with a good hive providing about 15 kilograms.

The honey is allowed to settle for up to 48 hours before being passed through a sieve and bottled. There are no additives and little promotion of the product’s tastiness and health benefits is needed.

Sold in shops, Pure Peninsula Honey is also available at the Winkels’ farm in Derril Rd, Moorooduc, along with other honey products, including cosmetics and candles. Busy bees can be seen working in a glass-sided hive and the life cycle of bees can be read on signs in the garden.

Soon to be released is a honey mead, or honey wine, being made with Mornington Peninsula-based winemaker Wayne Hewett.

Winkels, no stranger to being stung by the insects that buzz about making his honey, finds a quote from Einstein to emphasis their effect on humanity: “If bees go, humans have only got two or three years left. It’s very hard to do everything [pollinating plants] by hand.”

Until then, the seasons will continue to keep Winkels as busy as a … bee.

Courtesy of Business Times www. businesstimes.net.au

SHOWCASE APARTMENTS IN DANDENONG Opportunity is knocking loud with a 50 apartment complex development site set in such a fantastically convenient location.

Positioned just moments from the train station, restaurants, shops, market and more.

Take advantage of the hard work that’s already been done with approved plans and permits ready. These 2 bedroom apartments with open plan living, balconies, courtyards, secure basement parking and storage ensure this a desirable investment. Call now to enquire, secure this site today and be glad you did tomorrow.

The site is located at 46-48 Scott Street, Dandenong.

The price is $1,650,000 or nearest offer.

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MURDER MOST FOUL IN MOUNT ELIZA

By Cameron McCullough This story is from numerous newspaper reports at the time. In many cases, the language used has been left unchanged to best show the mood and writing style of the era.

WHEN Ann Hastings went missing on 1 December 1876, suspicion immediately fell on her husband, William Hastings.

Hastings, a 41-year-old labourer, lived with his family at Mt Eliza, and on the day in question, his wife headed to Schnapper Point (Mornington) to purchase supplies. Her husband followed their two sons to a school at Frankston, but did not return to his home until 6 the next morning.

The statements made by Hastings to police as to where he spent the night and his replies to queries about his wife were considered contradictory, and in some instances were alleged to be untrue.

It was thought he was connected with his wife’s disappearance, especially as she had not been accustomed to receiving uniform kindness from him.

Gradually suspicions were excited among the residents and the local police that the missing woman had met with foul play, and that she had been murdered by her husband.

Bands of people turned out and assisted the police to search the country, and continued to do so for about a week without obtaining any clue to unravel the mystery.

The mysterious disappearance of Ann Hastings was solved 11 days later when her lifeless and mutilated body was found in a paddock on the farm of Mr Grice, near Mt Eliza.

The gruesome discovery was made by the children of a labourer named Martin, who were drawn to where it lay by the smell arising from its decomposition.

The paddock in which the body was found was near the beach, about two miles from the Hastings’ house, and one mile and a half from Mornington.

On being examined, the body was found to be bruised all over, and the head was battered both in front and behind. A piece of the deceased woman’s hat had been knocked inside the skull as with a hammer.

The body was removed by the police to Mornington, and Senior Constable Boyle telegraphed the information to Mr Candler, the district coroner, who had signified his intention to hold an inquest on the body.

William Hastings, the husband, had been kept under surveillance by the police, and on the finding of the body he was arrested on suspicion of having committed the murder.

There was at the time no direct evidence against him, but since his arrest an axe stained with blood and with human hair upon it had been found near his house.

Although the house had been searched carefully, the prisoner’s working suit had not been found. Detectives Williams and Considine were despatched from Melbourne to investigate the case, and, if found necessary, two black trackers were to be sent for to lend assistance.

The inquest At the inquest on the body of Anne Hastings, 20 witnesses were examined, the first being Dr Neild, who

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stated that the post-mortem examination showed the cause of death to be fracture of the skull, inflicted by such an axe as the one found in the prisoner’s house.

All the bones of the skull were completely smashed in, and death must have been instantaneous.

William Hastings jnr, son of the murdered woman and the prisoner, and 13 years of age, and Eliza Hastings, their daughter, 15 years old, both gave evidence, but it was not important, and differed in no material respect from the statements made by them previously.

William Johnson, an analytical chemist, deposed that he had examined the shirt of the prisoner, which had been washed, but carelessly. There were numerous stains which, under the microscope, proved to be human blood. He had also examined a pocket knife, a heavy axe, several flooring boards, a piece of a print dress, and a dirty towel, which were all stained with human blood.

He had, in company with the police and two black trackers, searched the paddock in the vicinity where the body was found, and found stains of blood on the fences, leading to the conclusion that the body had been carried through them. At the end of the proceedings, a verdict of wilful murder was returned against the accused.

The trial The trial of William Hastings began in the Central Criminal Court on February 26 on the charge of murdering his wife on December 1, 1876.

Eliza Hastings gave evidence that her father had had criminal intercourse with her since she was nine years of age. Her mother knew of it; but there had never been any quarrelling about it in her presence.

John Hastings, son of the prisoner, a boy about 10 years of age, gave evidence as to his frequently bleeding from the nose at night.

A number of other witnesses were examined, including Mr Johnson, the analytical chemist, who repeated the evidence he gave at the inquest.

The case was circumstantially clear against the prisoner.

One of the witnesses deposed: “I was present at an occurrence be-

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tween the prisoner and his wife on the 26th May last. I saw the prisoner leaning up against the post of my gate, between my place and Mr William Davey’s yard, and I saw Mrs Hastings come in the direction from her own house. I did not know her at the time. She said, “Well Bill, you’re here still, I see”. He said “Yes”. She continued “You have not been home for a week, and me and my poor little children have been for three days on one crust of bread. Bill, could you have the heart to serve me like this?”

He turned round and said “You – I’ll cook you some of these days,” and the poor woman went away crying.

At the conclusion of the evidence, Mr O’Loghlen, who acted as Crown prosecutor, addressed the jury, counsel for the defence having intimated that it was not intended to call evidence on the prisoner’s behalf.

The defence Mr Purves, who appeared for the defence, commenced his address to the jury, and in a speech lasting over three hours pointed out to them all that he could urge in his client’s favour.

He argued that the nature of the country between Hastings’ house and the place where the body of the murdered woman was found was of such a rough character that it was physically impossibile for him to have removed the body during the time in which the Crown case assumed he had done it, namely, between about 11pm, when he was last seen at Davey’s Hotel, in Frankston, and six or seven in the morning, when he was seen by the witness Adam Orange lying asleep in the ti-tree scrub on the road leading from Frankston to his own hut.

In a short space of time he would have to take the body to the spot where it was discovered, and lay it out as it was found. It was strange, too, that the prisoner should have chosen an open spot in which to expose the remains of his victim, as there were plenty of secluded places where he might have disposed of them. Then he would have to get rid of his clothes, as they could not have escaped being stained with blood, to wash his hut free from all traces of the murder, and get to the top of the hill

where he was passed in the morning by Orange, and simulate sleep.

The idea that the prisoner could do all these things in the time was one that “exceeded the wildest dream of the most imaginative novelist”.

As to the fact of the prisoner being found asleep under the ti-tree, there was nothing more natural than that he should be discovered in such a position after having been drunk the night before.

Another fact in the prisoner’s favor was that the trousers he had worn, which must have been as much saturated with blood as his shirt, had never been produced, and it had never been attempted to show that he had destroyed them.

His two sons had been at home the whole night, and if the prisoner had shown by his own appearance that anything unusual had occurred, or if he had changed his clothes, or cleaned up the house, they must have seen it, and if the floor was not washed that night, then they must have seen the blood.

The theory had been set up that the prisoner had murdered his wife behind the door of their bedroom, and that he had scraped the floor in order to remove the traces of the blood. The scraping of the floor, however, was easy of explanation, it being due to the fact that the door itself was difficult to open, and caused the abrasion of the boards.

Between the time of the disappearance of the deceased woman and the discovery of her body there was an interval of 11 days, during which the prisoner was subjected to a great amount of questioning suspicion.

In fact, he was hunted down, every man’s hand being against him. Some people went so far as to tell him that they thought he was guilty of killing his wife.

Had he been guilty, he would have been satisfied with the first story he

told, but as a fact he gave substantially the same account right through.

The trap that was laid for the prisoner by Constable Kelly was most unjustifiable. He had pretended that he was going to search in the vicinity of the coal hole, and the prisoner at once consented to go with him; Kelly knowing at the same time that the deceased women’s body had already been found.

The witness Baxter, who met them, remarked that he presumed they were going to look at the body, and when they did go to where the remains were, what did the prisoner do when he saw the body? He wept. The action was one that was most natural, and one of the most hard to simulate under any circumstances.

Mr Purves then went on to argue that there was no absolute certainty in the blood tests that were used by the analytical chemists.

The only proof of the existence of human blood had been in regard to the boards in the hut, and the spots found there were in all probability caused by the bleeding nose of the prisoner’s youngest son, there being no trace of such a quantity of blood as must have flowed from wounds such as those which the deceased woman was found to have sustained.

As for the blood on the axe, it could not be decided by the analyst whether it was human blood or dog’s blood.

He concluded by saying that the case for the prosecution depended solely on circumstantial evidence, and that there were numerous instances on record in which convictions based on such evidence had been afterwards found to have been wrong, and all that could be said of the case for the prosecution in this instance was that it was consistent with the prisoner’s guilt, there being no direct evidence that he was the guilty person.

The judge sums up the case Judge Fellows then summed up the case to the jury.

He recalled the witness Adam Orange, who in answer to questions from his Honour stated that on the morning of December 2, when he observed the prisoner sleeping in the ti-tree on the Red-hill, the latter had on a pair of trousers, a white shirt, and a hat. The shirt produced was not the same.

His Honour then went on to point out that the case was one in which the evidence was purely of a circumstantial character, and the jury must therefore carefully weigh the facts of the case, giving due consideration to those that would go in favour of the prisoner’s innocence as well as those which pointed to him as being the murderer.

The first point was whether a murder had been committed at all, and then whether the prisoner was the guilty party.

One part of the defence had been that the injuries to the head of the deceased had been caused by horses kicking her after death, and it was also suggested that the fractures were caused by the sticks used in raising the body by the persons who found it.

It was for the jury, however, to say if there was any such foundation for such suggestions and if there was there would then be an end to the case. If there was not, then, they must consider who had committed the murder.

They had heard the evidence of witnesses as to the nature of the country over which Hastings would have had to pass in carrying the body from his hut to where it was afterwards found, and they must consider whether he had time enough to do it.

The next question was the different accounts which the prisoner gave to various people as to his actions about the time when his wife disappeared.

The fact he gave false accounts was one which must lead the jury to consider whether he had something to conceal.

His Honour then went on to point out the various contradictory statements made by the prisoner relative to the money his wife had with her when, as he said, she left her home.

To some he said she had a £10 note, while he had told others that she had only a half sovereign and a shilling.

Then again he had told one witness that the only thing that she had about her which could be identified was a purse, while it was shown that the purse she was in the habit of carrying was found subsequently in a box in

in a cool and collected manner, and when asked if he he had anything to say, he simply replied in the negative.

On being visited later in the evening by Mr Castieau, he took occasion to again assert that he was innocent of the murder of his wife and of incest with his daughter.

the hut.

As to the motive for the crime, his Honour said that it was not necessary to establish one in any case, as it is well known that murders had been committed for the most paltry motives, even to gain possession of a few pounds; but at the same time, where there was apparently no motive it would go far in a prisoner’s favour, while on the other hand, if a motive was proved; there would be the more reason for arriving at the conclusion that the accused prisoner was guilty.

The motive imputed in this case was the fear of improper intimacy with his daughter being exposed, and evidence had been given as to quarrels which took place relative to the girl returning home.

There were also other facts that had to be considered, namely, the blood found on the back of the axe and on rails of the fences over which the prisoner was supposed to have passed.

An important point was whether the blood on the axe was human blood or that of a dog. There was, however, no evidence to connect a dog with the case.

There was also the fact of the prisoner saying he was the last man to see his wife alive, and that it was no use looking for her body in Cole’s paddock, as she would be found towards Schnapper Point.

If the prisoner was the last man to see his wife, who was it that murdered her? And how was it that he knew where her remains would be found?

The jury must carefully consider the whole facts of the case, and if they could reconcile them with the prisoner’s innocence, they must give him the benefit of any doubts they might

have.

If, on the other hand, they thought the circumstances pointed to his guilt, they must convict him.

The verdict The jury then retired, and after an absence of four hours and five minutes returned a verdict of guilty.

The prisoner, on being asked if he had anything to say, remained silent, and his Honour, in passing sentence of death, told Hastings that he had been found guilty of murdering one whom he was bound to have protected. He said “you need not look for any mercy on this side of the grave.

Use the short time left him on earth in pleading for the forgiveness of Heaven”.

The prisoner said at the close, “I am quite an innocent man before God and man.” He was then removed from the dock, and the court adjourned.

Mercy?

At an executive meeting, the case of William Hastings, was considered.

After a careful examination of the circumstances, the Governor-in-Council decided that the case was not one for the exercise of the prerogative of mercy, and that the law should be allowed to take its course.

The execution was set to take place in Melbourne Gaol on Wednesday 14 March 1877.

The decision of the executive was forwarded by the under secretary to Mr Castieau, governor of the gaol.

Mr Castieau went at once to the condemned cell, and communicated the decision to the prisoner.

Hastings received the information as if it had been expected by him,

The execution William Hastings, who was tried and convicted before Mr Justice Fellows, for the murder of his wife, was executed on 14 March 1877 within the precincts of Melbourne Gaol.

With the circumstances of the crime for which Hastings suffered the last penalty of the law, the public were fully familiar. The murder was one of the most mysterious and diabolical that Victorian criminal annals furnish, and of the guilt of the wretched man, no dispassionate reader of the evidence adduced at the trial could have the slightest doubt.

His constant assertions of innocence, therefore, could only be looked upon as another instance of the reckless hardihood which many criminals have displayed even on the scaffold.

Since the conviction of Hastings, he was assiduously attended by the Reverends Caton and Long, Church of England clergymen, to which denomination he professed to belong.

His conduct since receiving his sentence was of a quiet and impassive character, but he listened with apparent respect to the admonitions of the clergymen. He, however, always maintained his innocence of the crime of which he was convicted, even when all hope of a reprieve must have disappeared from his mind.

His appetite whilst in gaol was very good, and he evinced an apathy regarding his approaching end which showed the stoic character of the man.

On the night prior to his execution he slept well, and when his breakfast of hominy was brought to him, he requested that it should be exchanged for a little white bread, a request which was complied with at once.

The clergymen were with the culprit from the time he awoke, and remained reading to him and praying until the last moment.

At 10am the sheriff and under-sheriff presented themselves at the door of the cell to receive the convict. At the same time Gately the executioner emerged from a cell opposite to that where the condemned man was, carrying in his hands the straps used for pinioning, and proceeded to pinion him.

A few moments later he was led on to the drop.

He seemed to feel his position; nevertheless he stood firm and erect. The rope being adjusted, Mr Castieau, governor of the gaol, put the question, “William Hastings, have you anything to say.” He replied “No, nothing more than I have already stated”.

Gately then pulled the cap over Hastings’ face, and again looked to the arrangement of the rope.

He then stepped back and the clergyman proceeded with the service for the dead.

In another instant the bolt was drawn, and the soul of William Hastings was launched into eternity, there to be judged by its Maker.

Death must have been instantaneous; no movement whatever (other than the swaying of the body), was observed by any one of the spectators.

In accordance with the provisions of the act, the body remained hanging for one hour, when it was taken down and removed to a cell in another part of the prison.

The inquest At 12pm a jury was empanelled to hold an inquest. The jury viewed the body and returned to hear Mr Castieau, the governor, who gave evidence of having been present at the trial and heard sentence of death passed.

He produced the warrant of commitment, together with the death warrant, also certificate of death, the latter signed by a number of the spectators of the execution.

He identified the body as that of William Hastings, who had suffered death that morning in the gaol.

The senior warden gave corroborative evidence of the identity of the body and certified to having witnessed the execution.

The coroner read over the evidence and the jury returned a verdict in accordance therewith.

A reporter wrote: “We may here state that on viewing the body, the face presented all the appearance of one who had died a quiet peaceful death, it was calm and placid as though in a sound sleep.”

William Hastings had drawn up a statement, wherein he asserted his innocence, which was given to the governor of the gaol, who immediately handed it over to the sheriff.

The reporters were not allowed to peruse this document, however the governor of the gaol gave assurances that there was nothing of interest in the document.

Star witness: Adam Orange ADAM Orange was born in the United States in about 1812. He was an African-American who appears to have arrived with the Liardet family in 1839 as their servant. The Liardets built and lived in the Ballam Park homestead (Frankston), which stands today.

Orange later become the cook at the Pier ‘Brighton on the Beach’ Hotel at Liardet Beach, Sandridge (now Port Melbourne). He was the first African-American in the Port Phillip District (now Victoria).

Josephine Liardet, daughter of Wilbraham and Caroline, later wrote: “We had an American coloured man as a cook, his name was Adam Orange, he used to bring down a barrow and take what fish he wanted to cook for supper [for the Pier Hotel], and next morning’s breakfast.”

It seems that Orange accompanied the family to Frankston and later settled there independently after they left.

He was called as a witness in the trial of William Hastings, who was tried in March 1877 for the murder of his wife Ann between Frankston and Schnapper Point, now called Mornington, in December 1876.

Hastings had spent most of the day drinking at William Davey’s Hotel in Frankston and at his subsequent trial, Adam Orange “deposed giving [the] prisoner a glass of beer.

He saw him knocking about all day half drunk”. This implies that Orange was working as a barman in the hotel.

After some years working as Frankston’s first official gardener, Orange died of bronchitis and heart disease in the Gipps Ward

Hospital, East Melbourne, on 9 December 1889, aged 77.

He had never married and his parentage was unknown. Once rumoured to be buried on the grounds of Ballam Park, his remains lie in an unmarked public grave in Melbourne General Cemetery.

Source: The Families of Ballam Park Homestead by Andrew Gaynor

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Horoscopes - July...

Aries: (Mar 21 - Apr 20)

Cancer: (Jun 23 - Jul 23)

Libra: (Sep 24 - Oct 23)

Capricorn: (Dec 22 - Jan 20)

There will be a tendency towards experiments and flirts and, in some cases, a certain instability, hesitation or sentimental duality.

After last month, which might have caused some relational troubles or, at the best, might have been a less interesting month, with no extraordinary events, here’s July 2013 in which the stars have decided to make you feel overwhelmed by their benevolence.

Love will come when travelling or will urge you to travel.

At last, a relaxed period. In July 2013, there will be a fresh, young and playful breeze blowing through your life.

It’ll be an interval favorable to study, information, editing, processing and sharing data, and also productive as regards intellectual or communication-based activities. You’ll probably take some trips.

It’s possible that you’ll solve something important regarding the accommodation or some properties, purchase something significant for the house, refurbish or redecorate it. When in need, the family will support you.

You’ll have a lot of energy, but you’ll sometimes tend to hurry, to exaggerate and you might experience some concentration problems.

Take a course or learn something new!

Taurus: (Apr 21 - May 21) Beyond the romantic enthusiasm, one will notice some interpenetration between the relational sphere and the material one all throughout the month.

In July 2013, the position and fame could improve and flourish with the help of the others.

It’s true that you’ll considerably contribute to it, as the transits of the month will lend you a lot of diplomacy, extraordinary ability to handle words, a subtle, tactful spirit and great suggesting power.

By smooth words, you’ll convince your interlocutors, support your interests pleasantly and be able to negotiate anything in the most advantageous way. You’ll have high morale, and this will be enough to maintain a good equilibrium for the physiological functions.

It’s good to know that July 2013 will be favorable to medical appointments and trips taken for medical reasons.

Meet new people! It could lead you to longlasting friendships or collaboration.

Gemini: (May 22 - Jun 22) Love will be everywhere. Open your eyes widely to see it and reach your hand to seize it!

Your month has come, the time of initiative, of courage and action. You have to take advantage of July 2013, which will provide energy and determination, which will urge you to impose, to prove what you can and which, in addition to all this, will bring along chance also.

Beyond the fact that it’ll make your way to recognition easier, July 2013 will also have financial potential. The stars want your work to provide you with money!

You’ll have a lot of physical energy (even some extra!) which you should put into vigorous activities, though risk-free.

July 2013 will be a period appropriate to taking care of your medical problems, if any.

The period will be mobile, rich in trips and contacts. You’ll have a series of meetings, a series of discussions or you’ll lay the foundation for some collaboration.

This is what one can see. What is not visible is that in July 2013 there’s clearly-directed energetic activity behind the curtains and that you’ll already be pulling the strings or taking some secret measures.

You’d better have enough rest, so that you have strength and capacity to concentrate. Some troubles can have confusion or carelessness as their sources.

The trips taken for professional purposes or the collaboration with those at a distance is yet another characteristic of July 2013.

Your financial situation will get better.

You’ll be in an increasingly good shape. All throughout the month July 2013 you’ll have a lively and young spirit and a greater mobility than usual.

You won’t hesitate, you’ll have a lot of interests, you’ll enjoy socializing. You’ll set idleness aside and you’ll focus your energies on your purposes efficiently.

Participate in as many public events as you can!

Scorpio: (Oct 24 - Nov 22)

Express yourself in a creative way: draw, decorate, write!

The horizon will suddenly become broader and barriers, either physical or mental, will disappear.

Leo: (Jul 24 - Aug 23)

July 2013 will be a month of important financial implications.

July 2013 will be perfect for participating in congresses, communications, launches, but also in various social events at which you can develop new contacts useful to subsequent professional development.

It would be ideal if it was about reunions in which you can show your talent as a leader and coordinator. It wouldn’t be surprising if you yourself organized something or were among the organizers. Anyway, you’ll enjoy fame and you’ll leave the impression of a bright character that’s in control of the situation.

From the financial point of view, June 2013 seems to be auspicious and good luck could come where you least expect it from.

The resistance to tiredness and the capacity of the body to fight against diseases might have gone down.

You don’t need to overdo it when trying to impress. You’ll impress anyway.

There will be an active preoccupation for business, investments or other types of transactions or, maybe, for issues having to do with loans, debts, inheritance, recuperations, etc. It’ll be about energetic initiatives, decisions or actions, and competition, fight or disputes are not excluded.

You’ll have a lot of work capacity and there might also be extra workload that will supply more money.

You won’t be very well from the point of view of physical shape. However, if you are strongly motivated or if you like what you do, you can mobilize excellently.

You’d better not push it, though, and allow yourself some time for rest and relaxation every now and then.

Read, ask questions, do research, investigate!

You’ll find out interesting things.

Sagittarius: (Nov 23 - Dec 21) Virgo: (Aug 24 - Sep 23)

Wow! A hot month is kept in store for you!

A nice period for love and fun, as well as for future joint projects. Venus, the planet of love and of consensus, will be in a position which will encourage optimism, good will and sociability.

It’ll be the period of irresistible attractions, of love at first sight, of crazy things done.

You might experience a few unpleasant situations, when you have to meet tight deadlines, to make fast decisions, to manage a crisis, but all–in–all the period will be productive and will provide satisfactions.

You might be made a very advantageous offer or be assigned special tasks, which will create the opportunity for you to highlight your values, to make yourself noticed, to receive praise and appreciation.

Collaboration will be nice and useful, and collaborators will be sharp-minded and pleasant.

Plan your activity, so that you don’t become time-pressured!

Aquarius: (Jan 21 - Feb 19) You can hardly wait to challenge or take challenges. You’ll feel the lust for adventure, and you’ll have higher appetite for games and experiments.

For temperamental Aquarius people, July 2013 could be a fabulous month; for the shy ones, it could be the month of clearing blocks and taboos away.

You’ll be in a good situation from the professional point of view. Now is the best time to promote your talents, aptitudes or products.

You can be successful including at the artistic and creative level, because your power to express will be at its best and you can share the most ravishing emotions. Financially, stay away from speculations and don’t chase easy money that you haven’t earned.

The attitude will be optimistic and confident, maybe even too confident, which could expose you to risks and dangers.

Be moderate and don’t let things get out of control!

Pisces: (Feb 20 - Mar 20) In July 2013 the attention will be focused on properties and investments. It could be about the construction, purchase, setting or redecoration of a house or a company premises, about the acquisition of some durable goods or of some patrimony objects.

Friends could also play an important part. They could introduce you to somebody, turn into mediators or bridges or contribute one way or another to creating favorable circumstances to the relationship.

Collaborators and associates will hold the leading parts, and the most significant events of July 2013 will take place around them. There could be new contracts and partnerships, some older ones might come to an end, and generally speaking the others will interfere with the development of the situation much more than usual.

As regards money, in July 2013 you won’t be short of it; on the contrary, you’ll even have some extra.

The stress will be high and it can lead to exhaustion and implicitly to a weaker capacity of the body to defend itself.

The family could support you with your professional procedures and, when needed, they could also support you materially. You might start a business with a relative of yours or your place of work might be at home or you could take extra work home. One way or another, professional or financial interests will come across family, accommodation or properties.

The morale will be good and will help you get over the possibly more tense moments more easily.

Calm down your enthusiasm! Don’t burst in without a well-thought-of strategy!

You’ll have very good morale and you’ll be ready to laugh and enjoy yourself anytime.

Follow your goals with diplomacy!

Spend moderately! If you can, you’d better put something aside.

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A RARE FIND IN THE CBD Rare Steak House, Little Collins St, is one of two restaurants located at opposite ends of Melbourne’s CBD, with the Little Collins venue coming into its sixth year of business, and the King St venue its fourth.

Both restaurants have an ever-increasing large number of regular customers, all of whom are well known to managers, staff, and quite often each other.

“We are proud to provide an extremely high level of service to our guests, with some of our regulars not even needing to look at a menu or place an order” said Rare venue manager, Rochelle Honour.

Rare specializes in providing consistently high quality meat, predominantly beef, with the menu featuring 17 different cuts including 3 Wagyu, and an Angus Pure range. Produce is sourced as locally as possible, and the meat is all proudly Australian. Pork ribs are also a strong focus point on the menu and have a loyal following; they are renowned for their extreme tenderness and the unique house-made marinade.

The range of sauces are as sought after as the steaks – with some of them such as the Danish blue cheese having an almost cult like following. Menu staples such as the crispy-fried onions, baked mushrooms with feta and boerewors are also hugely popular, the boerewors being a spiced South African beef sausage - a nod to the roots of Rare founder Saul Miller.

Some of the more recent additions to the menu are seafood dishes which include a fish of the day, Coffin Bay oysters and sizzling garlic prawns, all of which have proven to be a hit with regulars and new guests alike.

The Head Chef is Dutch born Pim Witte, who has been with Rare for 8 months and takes great pride in the quality, presentation, development and cooking of the extensive menu. He is also responsible for creating the weekly specials.

They have a varied cocktail list which is updated seasonally and an extensive wine list which focuses primarily on Australian produced wine. It boasts an extensive selection of reds to compliment the meat and features more than a few of Australia’s flagship producers along with some smaller, more boutique wineries. The beer list strongly supports local breweries, along with a wide array of international and well known Australian producers.

“Our policy at Rare is to cook everything fresh to order; as such we are very flexible with any special requirements our guests may have and can tailor most of our dishes to suit individual needs,” said Rochelle. “All in all our aim is to provide each and every person who dines with us quality, simple, well cooked food in a great atmosphere with top notch service, and to leave them with the feeling of a great experience which they can’t wait to repeat.”

Rare - Lt Collins Street (Entrance Down McGraths Lane) 6/61 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 p 03 9663 3373 e ltcollins@raresteakhouse.com.au

Rare - King Street

42-44 King Street Melbourne VIC 3000 p 03 9620 9888 e king@raresteakhouse.com.au

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