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RATEPAYERS face a 5.5 per cent rise in rates as part of Frankston Council’s 2015-16 draft budget. Councillors passed the draft last week and will now seek public feedback before formally approving the budget in May. At last Monday evening’s council budget meeting, councillors congratulated themselves on keeping staff costs down when discussing the draft budget. Council labour costs, totalling $56.96 million in 2014-15, have dropped from about 52 per cent of expenditure to about 48 per cent in 2015-16, but will rise to $58.46 million according to the draft budget. While councillors were vocal about efforts to keep staff remuneration levels down, they were less frugal last month when they unanimously voted to award CEO Dennis Hovenden a near 10 per cent pay rise. Mr Hovenden, the highest paid council employee, saw his annual remuneration rise from $297,000 to $325,000. The $325,000 package includes salary, superannuation and council vehicle. Mr Hovenden joined Frankston Council from Swan Hill Rural City Council in September 2012. Council advised The Times the CEO’s contract includes an annual performance review and annual review of remuneration. A council spokesman said Frankston is classed as a large regional/medium metro council and the average CEO remuneration for the 11 councils in this category is $295,000-$370,000 so this benchmark was used to determine Mr Hovenden’s $29,325 remuneration rise. The CEO’s pay jump may raise eyebrows in Spring Street. Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins is pressing ahead with a Labor state government pre-election pledge to cap council rate rises across Victoria at the rate of inflation, forecast to be 2.6 per

cent, from the 2016-17 financial year. Coincidentally, Ms Hutchins released a statement on Sunday “warning councils to get back to basics”. “Councils need to put a stop to overthe-top executive pay rises and needless waste,” Ms Hutchins said. Labor’s rate capping policy again came in for fierce criticism by councillors last week. Cr Darrel Taylor said infrastructure needed to be maintained and the rate capping policy will be “a large challenge”. “We haven’t had new toilets in this town for 30-40 years,” he said. Cr Colin Hampton, a long-time Labor Party member, said many Frankston clubs and institutions will not have capital works funded if the rates capping policy comes into effect. He said council goes through its annual budget “line by line”. “We are far more responsible than any other level of government; be it state or federal,” he said. “I believe we are far more in touch with our community than any other level of government.” Frankston Council’s 2015-16 budget also took a hit after council paid $9 million to Casey Council as part of a $23.5 million settlement to homeowners near the Cranbourne Stevensons Rd landfill site after a 2008 methane gas leak forced the homeowners’ evacuation. Frankston Council was a part-manager of the landfill site until 2005. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said the council’s 2015-16 draft budget is “a financially sustainable budget for the Frankston community”. “For an average increase of less than $2 a week, ratepayers in Frankston will benefit from the new Waste Transfer Station and redeveloped Frankston Yacht Club, which are among $51 million in capital works projects across our city.” The draft budget is available for public feedback until 5pm on Monday 11 May. See frankston.vic.gov.au or call 1300 322 322.

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

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

In brief The Wiggles at Frankston Arts Centre, 10am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm, Monday 20 April The Wiggles ‘Rock n Roll Preschool tour follows the success of last year, where The Wiggles sold out 137 shows across every state and territory in Australia and performed to more than a quarter of a million fans around the world. Tickets and details: 9784 1060 or see thefac.com.au. Absolute Beginners Computers, Carrum Downs Library, 11am-1pm, Tuesday 21 April Due to popular demand an extra Absolute Beginners Computers session has been scheduled at Carrum Downs Library. It covers key basics, such as opening programs, saving files and how to copy and paste. The workshops are free but bookings are essential on 9784 1020.

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

and “they should be replaced with regulations to ensure access to medicines and quality of advice regarding their use that do not unduly restrict competition.” Mr Billson said: “The removal of these rules could well see more competition in lucrative locations but we need to make sure less commercially attractive areas are serviced.” The Pharmacy Guild, a powerful lobby group representing pharmacists, has slammed the Harper Review’s recommendation “to deregulate pharmacies”. Guild executive director David Quilty said there is no evidence an alternative pharmacies model “would deliver superior outcomes for patients or taxpayers”. “Australia’s 5450 community phar-

macies, currently struggling under the pressures of price disclosure, need certainty and stability – not a constant push to abolish a system that’s working,” he said. Mr Billson stressed any business competition reforms “warrant careful consideration before making any change” and requires action from all levels of government. “The reform process must be staged, consultative, collaborative and deliver real improvements to our competition framework for the benefit of businesses and consumers,” he said. See treasury.gov.au or call 02 6263 3932 to make a submission to the Competition Policy Review’s Final Report consultation process. Closing date for submissions is Tuesday 26 May.

Anzac Day Dinner Dance, Frankston Mechanics Institute, 6.30pm, Saturday 25 April The Frankston Remembers Anzac Gala Dinner Dance is the chance to enjoy a two-course meal, music, dance and help raise funds for the new Frankston War Memorial in Beauty Park. Tickets are $50. Details and bookings 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com

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Fixer: Premier Daniel Andrews, left, pictured before last year’s state election, promised to improve ambulance response times after Labor won government. Picture: Gary Sissons

‘Emergency’ response on ambulance services Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON and Mornington Peninsula residents will have the chance to have their say on planned changes to the state’s ambulance service at a community forum later this month. The state government released an interim report last month which found ambulance response times have “fallen dramatically over recent years”. The Ambulance Performance and Policy Consultative Committee heard first-hand from paramedics about their experiences on the job. The committee reported the dispatching of an ambulance to a Code 1 emergency in metropolitan Melbourne takes, on average, 1 minute longer than six years ago. While demand for emergency services has risen 5 per cent across the state over the same period, Ambulance Victoria statistics reveal just 82.33 per cent of Code 1 incidents in the Frankston area received a response within 15 minutes in 2013-14, down from 90.17 per cent in 2008-09. Code 1 incidents are defined as “requiring an urgent lights and siren response”. Ambulance Victoria refused to release a regional breakdown of response times before last November’s state election. Daniel Andrews forced Ambulance Victoria’s board to resign in December as one of his first acts upon becoming Premier. Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke said the release of the response times “delivered on another one of our election commitments –

releasing this important report.” “I look forward to speaking to my constituents about this report and what’s been proposed by the committee so that we can start to fix the ambulance crisis.” Liberal opposition spokesman for emergency services Brad Battin said a Victorian AuditorGeneral’s Office report “states that the raw data relied upon by Daniel Andrews was outdated or not based on evidence and simply did not provide useful information”. Mr Battin called Labor’s “political campaign on response times … less than honest”. “The report by the Auditor General is a flashing red light that demonstrates Daniel Andrews’ political campaign as flawed,” he said. The Auditor-General’s Office report last month found “response times alone do not adequately describe emergency service performance and must be considered alongside information on outcomes, service quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness for emergency service performance to be understood”. The Andrews government plans to establish a $60 million Response Time Rescue Fund and has committed an additional $40 million to upgrade ambulance stations, equipment and vehicles. Mr Edbrooke will host a community forum on ambulance response times and plans to improve Ambulance Victoria’s service performance, with Minister for Ambulance Services Jill Hennessy, at Frankston Mechanics Hall, Plowman Place on Tuesday 28 April, 7pm.

Search turns up trumps FRANKSTON police executing a drug warrant in Seaford last week came across a haul bigger than expected. Senior Constable Annabel MacEwan, of the Tasking Unit, said that while searching for amphetamines at a house in Kananook Av police found a stolen car, two trailers with number plates stolen from other trailers, and tools valued at $10,000. The tools had been stolen in five different burglaries on the peninsula. “This enabled police to link the offenders to a number of other incidents, including service station drive-offs”, Senior Constable MacEwan said. A 28-year-old female and a 48-year-old man, both of Seaford, were charged with possessing a drug of dependence, theft of a motor vehicle, theft of trailers, burglaries over a three-month period and handling stolen goods. They have been bailed to appear at Frankston Court at a date to be fixed.

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FRANKSTON Council has launched a fundraising campaign to support a 12-month trial program to provide accommodation and support to homeless people. Councillors voted unanimously last month to back a project, pioneered by Collingwood Football Club in Melbourne, to rent three houses to nine homeless individuals aged between 30-60 years old to help them turn their lives around (‘Magpies next spreads wings’, The Times 1/4/15). A case manager will help the nine

housed in the three properties. Frankston’s senior citizen of the year Marion Beattie is the first to contribute to the Homeless Fund, handing over more than $400 to council last Thursday. The Pines resident raised the money by organising a fundraising concert at the Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre in Frankston North. Cr Glenn Aitken said Ms Beattie is “inspirational” and he is sure other Frankston residents will follow her lead. Frankston councillors will be out and about on Frankston’s city centre streets on Thursday 30 April and

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Friday 1 May “tin rattling” to collect more money, according to Cr Aitken. “I am confident in the generosity of the people of Frankston,” he said. Cr Aitken said there have been “clear indications of major funding by significant organisations” to help fund the 12-month trial which will cost $115,105 in case management fees. To make a donation visit the front counter at Frankston Civic Centre, 30 Davey St, Frankston or post a cheque to ‘The Homeless Fund’, Frankston City Council, PO Box 490, Frankston. Call council on 1300 322 322 for further details.

Tragedy: Paramedics and police at Frankston City Motorcycle Park in Seaford last weekend.

Fatality closes motorcycle track A MOTOCROSS track in Seaford has been closed indefinitely after the death of a 20-yearold man after a collision last Saturday (4 April). Paramedics called to the scene at about 2.20pm on the Saturday afternoon. Two riders collided and one of the men suffered a heart attack and died at the scene. The other suffered minor injuries. Frankston Council asked Frankston City Motorcycle Park to close its Seaford facilities in the short term. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer offered her condolences to family and friends affected by the tragic incident. “Following the tragedy, council contacted

Frankston Motorcycle Club’s management and requested the temporary closure of the recreational facility,” Cr Mayer said. Frankston Council leases the Seaford facility to the Frankston Motorcycle Club. Its management agreed to the temporary closure of the park. The Frankston City Motorcycle Park was established in 1980 and has five tracks designed for differing riders’ skill levels Cr Mayer said council will liaise with the club about its reopening and will support investigating bodies where requested. “It is our understanding that police and WorkCover investigations are continuing.” Neil Walker

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Bowlers toast club’s 90th CITY of Frankston bowlers will celebrate the club’s 90th birthday on Friday 17 April with a dinner for 130 people. Although the establishment of the club was only a dream when first mooted in 1917, it became a reality in 1925. Bowls director and vice president Pam Dind said renewed interest from a group of leading Anglicans and shire councillors helped form the club on Monday 12 October of that year. “With the assistance of the council the club was able to obtain the lease of a site on the foreshore to accommodate three greens and, from then on, the council assisted with the maintenance of the site.” The club’s history also notes: “Major General Harold Grimwade was made president at that first meeting in 1925, a position he held for the next 13 years. Council officers John Jones, Joe Ham, William Muntz and Ron Holman were the first office bearers. “In the 1930s, Frankston Bowling Club formed the Peninsula Bowls Association with Major General Grimwade as president. In 1972, the Lands Department offered the present site in Yuille St, Frankston. At that time, an enthusiastic group proposed that the 1980 World Bowls Championship be held, and, as a result, the club in conjunction with a group of local business people set about planning the momentous task. “This was the first World Bowls Championships to be held in Australia. By all accounts it was a hugely successful event for Frankston and won

Milestone: Peter Wells, Lesley Fernadez and John Crook at the bowls club.

many accolades. Construction of the clubhouse was completed in 1979 and, in 1982, the club changed its name to City of Frankston Bowling Club.” Mrs Dind said that, over the years, the club’s competitive fortunes had fluctuated, with member numbers ebbing and flowing. “But now, the club is in a strong financial position with 250-plus members,” she said. “Over the past three years the club has undergone extensive renovations all due to enthusiastic board members. Volunteers have been the backbone of the club keeping costs to a minimum. “The club has always had a strong reputation for its friendly social outlook, and its involvement in local community affairs, particularly in schools’ activities, and in supporting and encouraging the disabled. About 30,000 people pass through the doors each year making us proud that we are strong and supportive of the local community.”

INSIGHTS into Victoria’s specialist police squads and policing in the Top End were part of the talk given to the year’s second meeting of the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices. Guest speaker Brian Bates joined the Victoria Police when he was 19, and up until 1970 had worked with the bodgie/widgee, breaking and homicide squads and narcotics bureau. During that time he received 11 commissioner’s recommendations and recognitions. Mr Bates received the Australian Police Medal in 1986 and in 2000 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to community safety. His policing career included being assistant commissioner in charge of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), chief police officer for ACT, deputy commissioner of Northern Territory Police. Before his retirement in 2001 he was involved in the police hunt for the kidnapper of Joanne Lees and murderer of her boyfriend, Peter Falconio, on the Sturt Highway between Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. Bradley John Murdoch was convicted on his murder in December 2005. “Although Brian had a distinguished career, his down- to-earth manner and the way he related details of situations which had been well known in the public arena over many years, gave members of the branch an informative and refreshing insight of his position,” Ian Lyons said.

Crime fighter: Former top policeman Brian Bates, front left, at the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices meeting with Fay Hunter and, back, Dawne Wallace, Bob Bolch and Lawrie Lawrenson.

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Danger line shut down Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE Stony Point rail line has been closed indefinitely after boom gates did not close for approaching trains twice in the past few weeks. Boom gates at the Graydens Rd level crossing failed to close in the first week of March. Another gate malfunctioned at the Mornington-Tyabb Rd level crossing last week. The latest safety scare comes after several boom gate malfunctions last year forced Metro to pull single-car trains from the line last year. At the time it was believed the singlecarriage trains were not large enough to trigger the closure of boom gates and two-car sprinters remained in service. Metro now blames “track contamination” for the boom gate faults. “Debris such as sand, leaves or rust interferes with the wheel to rail interface, and as such interferes with track detection of a train,” Metro spokeswoman Larisa Tait said. “On Monday 30 March, we took the precaution of suspending the line indefinitely, replacing train services with buses. At no point were any services in danger of collision with cars as our train drivers picked up the faults before proceeding through affected level crossings.” Ms Tait said Metro had decided to close the Stony Point line until it finds “an engineering solution”. The installation of axle counters along the track, which do not rely on wheel to rail touch points, could be a solution to the ongoing boom gates

Station to station: Buses have replaced trains along the Stony Point line which has been closed due to boom gate problems. Picture: Gary Sissons

glitch, according to Ms Tait. Hastings Liberal MP Neale Burgess said the line closure is “a nightmare” and he is speaking to Metro every day about reopening the line. Mr Burgess noted the BlueScope train, used to transport steel products to and from its Western Port plant, is still travelling along the Stony Point line. “At night, they’re manning the Tyabb crossing to allow the BlueScope Steel train through,” he said. “It’s fine for them to man it for a commercial organisation but not for passengers – that’s not good enough.” The MP was quick to hose down suggestions Metro may seek to permanently close down the Stony Point

line, which runs just seven train services a day. “There’s no way we’d allow that to happen,” Mr Burgess said. Metro told The Times it is working to reopen the Stony Point line “as quickly as possible”. “We will have a better understanding of the duration of disruption after more detailed evaluation takes place this week,” Ms Tait said. Buses have replaced trains to transport passengers along the Stony Point line. Ms Tait apologised for the “inconvenience to our Stony Point line customers”. “We are sorry for the disruption to services.”

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Frankston Park to host Anzac Day Centenary FRANKSTON Park will be the epicentre of the City’s Anzac Day Centenary commemorations on Saturday 25 April. “With record crowds expected to remember the sacrifices so many Australians have made, council and the Frankston RSL have decided Frankston Park is the ideal venue for the centenary service,” Mayor Sandra Mayer said. The dawn service will be there from 5.45am, and a Gunfire Breakfast will be put on by the Rotary Club of Frankston Long Island at the beach end of the ground near St Paul’s Church at 6.45am. The Commemorative March will begin near the corner of Baxter and Park streets (near Beauty Park) at 10.30am, heading along Davey St and Bay St South before heading through the historic gates into Frankston Park. A Commemorative Service will be held at 11am. The Anzac Day VFL football game between Frankston Dolphins and Richmond will start at 2.15pm, after the playing of the last post and a minute’s silence. It’s free for children and service personnel. The 100-year anniversary of Anzac Day ends with the Frankston Remembers Anzac dinner dance at the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute. Proceeds from the two-course meal and drinks will aid the new Frankston War Memorial. Bookings at visitfrankston. com or call 1300 322 842. A Commemorative March and Service will also be held at Seaford. The

march will start at 9.15am proceeds along the Nepean Hwy and Station St to the Seaford Cenotaph for the service at 9.30am.

Road closures and detours Baxter St, between Park St and Hastings Rd, will be closed 10–11am (open for local traffic only); Davey St (west bound), between Baxter St and Nepean Hwy, will be closed 10.30– 11.15am; Young St, between Plowman Pl and Davey St, will be closed 10.45– 11.15am; Nepean Hwy, between Davey St and Plowman Pl, will be closed 10.45–11.15am; Plowman Pl will be closed 10.45-11.15am (open for local traffic only) and Nepean Hwy, between Davey St and Bay St, will be partially closed 10.45-11.15am. The closures will clear the way for the Anzac Day service and march at Frankston Park.

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Camp trip a break for loving extended family Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au SEAFORD residents Isabel and Jim McLeary are looking forward to some much-needed respite soon – at a camp for grandparents, like them, who provide full-time care for their grandchildren. The couple are among thousands of grandparent carers in Australia doing parenthood a second time around with less money, less energy - and less support. To help them, the YMCA has launched its first funding campaign to raise $26,000 for its residential camping program. The three-day camp - known as The League of Extraordinary Grandparents - provides 20 grandparent-headed families a chance to relax and have fun alongside other families in similar situations. The idea was developed after a 2013 University of NSW report found that grandparent-headed families are more likely to be financially disadvantaged than other families. The report found that 62 per cent of grandparents suffered a decline in their health since taking on responsibility for their grandchildren. In 2012, almost 41,000 children and young people across Australia were the subject of care and protection orders issued by child protection au-

thorities -with about half being cared for by relatives, mostly grandparents, rather than non-related foster carers. It is estimated that thousands more grandparent carers are not formally recognised. After the tragic loss of their son and daughter-in-law in 2010, Isabel and Jim became the legal guardians of their three grandchildren: David, Edward and Tegan. “It was all a complete shock,” Mrs McLeary said. The children were living in Edinburgh at the time, and naturally gutted by the sudden deaths of their parents – their dad from heart attack soon after their mum died from a blood clot on the brain. “I had spoken to my son only the day before and he was getting ready to move the family here. He had their tickets and flight booked.” Mrs McLeary flew to Scotland to fetch them and enrolled them in schools and kindergartens in Frankston. Soon afterwards it was discovered that all three children suffered autism and ADHD - adding more challenges to family life. David, the eldest, remembers his parents fondly describing his grandparents as “kind, loving, and honest”. Now he knows this to be true. The responsibility of taking fulltime care of the children – aged 4,5 and 6 - has proved difficult financially and hindered the couple’s ability to

Just extraordinary: Seaford family Isabel, left, Teagan, David, Edward and Jim McLeary are looking forward to this year’s three-day respite camp for grandparents who care full-time for children. Picture: Gary Sissons

make and keep friends. “We have no social life,” Mrs McLeary said. “We were about eight months away from retiring and now that’s all been turned upside down. “We were in a small unit and now we are in a four-bedroom house.” This will be the extended family’s second respite camp. Their first – at Mt Evelyn on last year’s Queen’s Birthday holiday – was such a success

that they can’t wait to go again. “It was the first time we’d had a night out since we had the children,” she said. “They are either at holiday camp or at school - otherwise we have them 24/7.” Children at the camp are entertained by volunteers and encouraged to take part in activities, such as the flying fox or bows and arrows, during which Mrs McLeary, said they “felt really comfortable”.

YMCA Victoria’s Community Development Unit manager Abigail Elliot believes that The YMCA League of Extraordinary Grandparents fills an important community need. “There is currently very little support available to these vulnerable families. This special camp gives them the opportunity to develop important social networks and connect with others in the same situation,” she said.

Blackley brings golden touch to new job STEVE Blackley was supervising school holiday clinics at the Frankston basketball stadium last week when news came through of his appointment as development and high performance manager. Previously academy director, Blackley will now oversee all the programs conducted by Frankston Basketball Association, including the men's and women's South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) and youth teams. No stranger to Frankston, Blackely has played more than 300 Victorian Basketball Association and SEABL games for the Frankston Bayside Blues including being captain for three years. A brilliant point guard he also led the SEABL in assists and was a winner of the golden hands award. Blackley went onto coach the

Southern Sharks for seven years, leading them to being division one champions in 2005. He has been the assistant coach of the Dandenong Rangers men's team for the past four years where former NBL player Darren Perry is the head coach. While there, the Rangers won two conference titles and in 2013 won the SEABL national title. Blackely also opened academy's in two schools on the Mornington Peninsula at Flinders College and Mt Erin College. It's a great appointment by the Frankston Basketball Association and without doubt Blackley has the credentials and the experience to drive the association's program to be the best in the state over the next few years, with the men's and women's teams to top the SEABL league. Bob “The Hoop” Clinton

Expert hands: Junior Frankston Bayside Blues players Alyssa Wooding, Charleigh Hoise, Braithyn Kerr and James Maguire get tips on shooting from Frankston Basketball Association’s academy director Steve Blackley.

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NEWS DESK In brief Frankston Indigenous Nursery reopens for 2015 Specialising in quality indigenous plants from the municipality, Frankston Indigenous Nursery is open the first Saturday of every month and every Wednesday 9am-1pm. All seeds and cuttings are collected locally by staff and all plants are propagated on the premises. Details: 9768 1513 Frankston Sports Uniform Library open for donations Impact Volunteering, the council and St Kilda Football Club have created the Frankston Sports Uniform Library to provide laundered secondhand sports uniforms to children playing community sport. Donations welcome, call 9783 5883 or email manager@impactvolunteering.org.au Victorian Seals live at PARC, 2.30pm, Saturday 18 April and noon, Sunday 19 April Men’s and women’s teams from Victoria’s National Water Polo League club are coming to Frankston for double headers against the Lions from Sydney. Entry is free. Details: victorianseals.com.au Action Sweetwater Creek is turning 40, 10am-2pm, Saturday 18 April The group has looked after one of Frankston’s favourite natural reserves for 40 years. They are celebrating with a community barbecue, children’s activities, nature walks and history posters at the Fleetwood Crescent playground entrance to the reserve in Frankston South.

Fun and support at diabetes camp MORNINGTON Peninsula children attending an autumn Diabetes Camp at Healesville Sanctuary last week learned how to manage their condition in a fun, safe and supportive environment, and how to enjoy independence through adventure. About 50 children aged eight and nine from all over Victoria attended, with many learning how to check their blood glucose levels to administer insulin for the first time. Local children at the camp included Lachlan Adair, 7, of Tyabb, Charlotte Jones, 9, of Carrum Downs, Isabella Macpherson, 8, of Skye, Tania Mason de la Llave, 9, of Hastings, Noah Mereszko, 9, of Point Leo, Thomas Nicholds, 8, of Langwarrin and Mackenzie Orr, 8, of Moorooduc. The campers and their families have interesting stories to share… Lachlan was a two-year-old toddler when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Parents Kylie and Brendan felt shattered at that time but were determined not to let diabetes stop him from doing whatever he wanted. Lachlan has been using an insulin pump for almost three years, which has given the family more flexibility to manage his diabetes. Kylie and Brendan have spent a great deal of time educating his school teachers on how to operate the pump – and how to treat low blood glucose levels. Next to meeting other kids with diabetes, his parents hope that Lachlan will become more independent and comfortable in managing his diabetes at camp. Isabella was diagnosed with type

Active campers: Isabella Macpherson, 8, of Skye, Noah Mereszko, 9, of Point Leo, Tommy Nicholds, 8, of Langwarrin and Lachlan Adair, 7, of Tyabb.

1 diabetes when she was two years old – about 13 months after her brother Connor. The diagnosis took the Macpherson family by surprise: they had expected it to target her other brother, Ayden, who is Connor’s identical twin. Despite her age, Isabella had learned a lot from Connor about living with diabetes – she knew all about testing blood glucose levels and having needles. The transition period, however, was not easy. “It broke our hearts that she would cry with every injection of insulin and we would have to hold her down,” mum Shannon said. Eight months after her diagnosis, Isabella started using an insulin pump which made family life easier. Now,

she is managing her diabetes herself by using the pump under supervision. Outside of school Isabella plays basketball and the piano. She’ll often be found doing handstands and cartwheels. Mackenzie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a year ago. Her family was determined to approach the diagnosis with a positive attitude: “Life didn’t change too much; we didn’t want to let the diabetes control us,” mum Sandra said. “We instead decided we would manage it and Mackenzie taught us that. She was amazing in her acceptance of diabetes which made it easier for the family to get on with things.” The family has “good and

bad” days, but most of the time Mackenzie’s diabetes management is simply part of the daily routine. Next to making lots of new friends, Sandra hopes Mackenzie will learn at camp a little more about her diabetes management – and also try foods with which she is not familiar. Outside of school, Mackenzie loves splashing in the pool or playing outside on the family farm. More than 28,500 people in Victoria live with type 1 diabetes. Of these, at least 1700 are younger than 15 years. To help send a child to camp make a tax-deductible donation to Diabetes Australia – Victoria at diabetesvic.org. au Stephen Taylor

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FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL CLUB est 1887 SEASON 2015 SENIOR & DEVELOPMENT DRAW Seniors - shown in RED

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ANZAC DAY MATCH - AT FRANKSTON PARK Our annual Anzac Match vs Richmond is on again! After a very successful event last year we anticipate another huge crowd to gather at Frankston Park!

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50 YEARS IN THE VFA/VFL This year sees the Frankston VFL Football Club celebrate an amazing 50 years in the VFA/VFL Competition. Our Past Players function will be based around this major milestone at this years function (date tba). We welcome any input from all past players, supporters and officials to help make this a memorable day! If you have anything to contribute please contact the Club on 9783 7888 or email us at info@frankstonfc.com.au

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

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A TOUCH OF GRANDEUR & BREATHTAKING VIEWS Standing graciously at the top of a sweeping dual driveway with a surreal outlook across the Moorooduc Plains to the waters of Westernport and French Island, this two-storey residence offers elegant surrounds that beautifully match the grand nature of the wide spanning views spread before it. Set on more than 2/3rds of an acre (2727 sqm approx) behind a towering cypress hedge, the 4 bedroom home features upper & lower living, a large country kitchen, numerous alfresco options & bedroom balcony where the view is no less than breathtaking.

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

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AUCTION

TYABB 105 Jones Road

WHERE THE COUNTRY MEETS THE COAST Set on 3 acres and boasting over 50 squares (approx) of total living offering space and versatility, this premiere four bedroom home takes in expansive views of the bay and beyond. The ground level offers a multi-functional floorplan with four separate living areas, including light-filled informal living and dining with wood combustion heater, formal dining, study or fifth bedroom and games room with bar. The grand kitchen blends luxury with practicality, offering stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops and butler’s pantry. A wide staircase brings you to four spacious bedrooms, including master suite with generous walk in robe, ensuite with spa and granite bench tops. Additional features include, ducted heating and cooling throughout, multi camera video surveillance security system, ducted vacuum and internal access to double garage, plus adjacent identical second garage. A place for relaxation and resort-style living with freestanding indoor heated pool and 6 seater spa. Step into the great outdoors and enjoy built-in BBQ kitchen and rotisserie, plus gazebo for year round entertaining, all with magnificent sea views. A generous 1 acre paddock to rear also beckons for a multitude of uses. Genuine vendors will meet the market.

AUCTION VIEW: TERMS: AGENT:

Saturday, April 25th at 3.00pm Saturday 2.30-3.00pm

10% Deposit, Balance 60 days. Vacant Possession. Paige Brierley 0405 496 722 Chris Watt 0417 588 321

AUCTION

TYABB 1-4 / 1542 Frankston Flinders Road

SOLID AS A ROCK! - FOR SALE NOW OR TO BE AUCTIONED IN ONE LINE (4 UNITS) Very spacious and full of original character, these California bungalows are in a prime position. Features include 10ft ceilings with ornate cornices and polished hardwood ﬂooring throughout each unit. Entertaining is made easy with a decked outdoor entertaining area and spacious yard to units 1, 2 & 3. Each unit has a spacious kitchen offering gas cooking and electric oven with plenty of bench and cupboard space, adjoined to living and dining area. The generous master bedrooms of each unit are zoned to the front of the home, offering BIR’s and plenty of privacy, plus expansive main bathroom has separate shower and bath in each unit. Further features include, ducted heating to units 1, 2 & 3, access to single garage from rear yard and established gardens. Offering a fantastic opportunity for investors to secure a 4 unit complex with great returns, or ﬁrst home buyers and retirees looking to settle on the Mornington Peninsula surrounded by opulent wineries and coastline. Must be sold on the day or offers accepted prior to Auction! Page 10

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AUCTION Saturday, May 2nd at 2.00pm VIEW:

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TERMS: AGENT:

10% Deposit, Balance 30/60/90 days. Wilma Green 0407 833 996 Paige Brierley 0405 496 722

AUCTION

BITTERN 90 Davies Road

DECEASED ESTATE AUCTION – “UNFINISHED SYMPHONY” Western Red Cedar home of over 43 squares (406m2) under roofline built to lock up with plumbing and wiring completed. A traditional Australian Homestead style property of 3-4 bedrooms with full ensuite and spa to master, BIR’s to all other bedrooms, massive laundry and North aspect surrounded by over 14squares (133m2) of verandah on 3 sides and massive carport under roofline. A huge 20,000 litre concrete water tank, plus pump and bore with plenty of room to grow vegies and be self-sustainable are also on offer together with the possible addition of surrounding road reserves (S.T.C.A.) This property represents a unique opportunity to purchase a small acreage home at an affordable price. The successful purchaser will need tradesman skills to bring this unfinished gem to its full potential, but the lifestyle on offer will be worth the toil.

AUCTION VIEW: TERMS: AGENT:

Saturday, May 16th at 1.00pm Saturday 12:30-1:00pm

10% Deposit. Balance 120 days. Vacant Possession. Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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HASTINGS 1869 Frankston Flinders Road MAIN ROAD SHOWROOM WITH POTENTIAL High clear span tilt panel building of approx 700m² with the best of everything including, floating plaster ceiling and concealed lighting, split system air conditioning, stereo system, CCTV security stystem with security alarm, two pack epoxy floor treatment, electric roller door access to rear car park from dispatch area, huge display windows, 30 sealed car spaces on site, abundant external lighting for signage and enough height for mezzanine level. Internal layout includes open plan retail area, bathroom with shower, full kitchen to staff room, separate invalid WC, feature corner entry with auto doors impeccably maintained landscaping plus previous permit for building of 936m²+ at rear. Suit many uses including dance studio and office or the sale of office supplies, floor coverings, window furnishings, light fittings, automotive parts, furniture, party supplies, childrens needs, sporting and equestrian or warehouse.

AUCTION Wednesday, May 6th at 2.00pm VIEW: By Appointment TERMS: 10% Deposit. Balance 60/90 days. AGENT:

Vacant Possession. Chris Watt 0417 588 321

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AUCTION

NEW LISTING

BALNARRING 31 Paciﬁc Drive TASTEFULLY RENOVATED Four-bedroom family home on 1130m2 (approx.) lot with generous open plan area including kitchen with island bench, Ilve appliances and a duel fuel oven and gas 5 burner hotplate. Bi-fold doors open out to the outdoor deck area for seamless indoor to outdoor entertaining. A formal living area is at the front of the home, with the bedrooms positioned to the rear. Extra features include ducted heating and cooling, European laundry and secure fencing. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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BITTERN 52 The Bittern Boulevard AFFORDABLE FAMILY LIVING Surrounded by established gardens on 702m2 (approx) allotment, this ideal family home is features two separate living areas and dining room, light-ﬁlled kitchen with s/steel appliances and plenty of bench and cupboard space. Three bedrooms have BIR’s with the main bedroom boasting WIR & FES. Other features include ducted heatin, double garage, and access from the dining room to the outdoor entertaining area and large yard for the kids to enjoy. Contact Exclusive Agent.

DOUBLE FRONTED VICTORIAN TERRACE & REAR BLOCK! Offering a blank canvas for your next big project the property sits on a deep allotment of approx. 1171sqm or two individual titles (vacant, block with front & rear access on approx. 508sqm and house on approx. 663sqm.) Reinstate the charm and features of yesteryear, including high ceilings, original ﬂoorboards, traditional sitting room or library. A stroll to Crib Point station, food outlets and Australia Post. A rare opportunity for dual occupancy as an investment or a dependents quarter for older relatives. Furthermore, you can demolish the existing home and re-build a dual occupancy home with your own plans and preferred design (S.T.C.A.) Must be sold! Contact Exclusive Agent.

AUCTION Saturday, May 9th at 12:00pm VIEW Saturday 11:30-12:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE $670,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 2:30-3:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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PRICE $470,000 Offers Over VIEW Saturday 10:30-11:00am AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

BITTERN 75 Hendersons Road HUGE STAMP DUTY SAVINGS For those looking for a quality unit within a well-built and well-designed complex this needs your immediate attention. Including ducted heating, double garage and landscaping to the front and rear of the property, plus stainless-steel appliances and LCD down lights throughout. Finished with ﬂy screens, letterbox and clothes line. 7 units SOLD, only 7 left! 2 bedroom unit also available. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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Set behind a high front hedge this private home has a front verandah providing cover from the afternoon sun. Step inside and you will instantly feel at home with traditional period features such ornate cornices, high ceilings with picture rails and traditional doors. This affordable 3BR home consists of galley kitchen with dishwasher, meals area, separate lounge, ducted heating, s/system air-con, polished ﬂoorboards throughout and a double garage. This home exudes charm and will suit those looking for their next project. Contact Exclusive Agent.

Two brand new units perfect for investors and ﬁrst home buyers alike. Featuring two or three bedrooms, main with WIR and dual-entry bathroom, stainless steel appliances to the kitchen, gas ducted heating and down lights throughout, neutral carpets and feature tiles to wet areas. There is internal access from the single garage, a paved outdoor entertaining area and a water tank. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your foot in the door. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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CRIB POINT 27 Park Road TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

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PRICE From $299,950 VIEW Saturday 12:00-12:30pm AGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368

PRICE From $360,000 VIEW Saturday 11:30-12:00pm AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE $350,000 VIEW By Appointment AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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Digger’s hat inspiration for illustrator’s art By Fred Wild A PAINTING hanging at Dromana’s RSL (now part of the Peninsula Club) is especially significant on Anzac Day. Australian Hat on Landing was painted in 1970 by (Ewart) Melbourne Brindle who attended Dromana Primary School from 1910 until 1918 before leaving with his family to live in the United States. On arrival in the US the 14-year-old studied lettering briefly before seeking what was to become a very successful career as an illustrator. Brindle never lost his passion for Dromana or Australia although he lived the rest of his life in America. The painting is one of three that were purchased and brought to Australia in 2011, during Dromana’s 150th celebrations. It is on permanent loan to the RSL from the Pittock family of Dromana. Inspiration for the painting may have come from a poem printed in The Argus in 1915, a tattered interpretation of which features in the painting. It was written by the Rev Dr James B Rentoul an Irish born Presbyterian minister and academic and, during World War One, chaplain general of the Australian military forces. The verse Brindle depicts in his painting is a condensed version of the original. Although the painting appears to have a Gallipoli theme Brindle has used artistic licence to include the modern day Australian flag which appears in all his Australia paintings regardless of the era. Its colours contrast starkly with the faded tattered poem.

Hat’s off for Brindle: Illustrator Melbourne Brindle, top right, found fame in the Unites States but never forgot his upbringing in Dromana. His poignant painting of a Digger’s hat and wartime mementoes, top, is displayed at Dromana RSL. Bottom right is one of the posters he produced to support the United States during World War II.

Brindle received all his education at Dromana Primary School 184. His school drawing books which he treasured until his death are now held by Dromana and District Historical Society. It was not until 1938, when Brindle and his wife and daughter left for

New York that his career took off. He became known as America’s most celebrated illustrator of the automobile, producing advertisements for Packard, Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet among others. When photographs became the preferred mode of illustration in the

early 1960s he took on painting more seriously. He still however favoured the tools he used as an illustrator, particularly his preferred No 4 round sable brush which is evidenced in the intricate detail in the hat painting. He was a patriotic American too and during World war Two produced

posters to support its war effort and later he designed several US postage stamps. His 20 Silver Ghosts, a book depicting pre-World War I Rolls Royces, was reprinted twice. Ewart Melbourne Brindle died in 1993 aged 90.

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Allied retreat no secret to the Turks David Harrison david@baysidenews.com.au

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

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

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

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

* Harvey Broadbent has authored two books, Gallipoli, the Turkish Defence, described as “a comprehensive academic reference book”, and Defending Gallipoli, “a condensed version for the general reader”.

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THE myth has moved. For a century Australians have been taught that the Turkish army was fooled at Gallipoli in the dark days of December 1915 – the Anzacs slipped away without the loss of a man from under the enemy’s snoring, insensible nose. It was always false, now proved to be so by blizzards of archived Ottoman military documents recently translated for the first time. The Turks knew the Allies were leaving. They watched from the commanding heights, day after day, as men and materiel sailed away, sometimes in broad daylight and under fire, in a retreat that occurred over weeks. They read British newspaper articles on the necessity of a retreat; they knew the House of Lords discussed it. They moved their soldiers into the abandoned Anzac trenches. The new myth is: “They knew we were leaving, but not exactly when.” But let’s shorten it. Chop off the last four words, and we arrive at the truth. This new myth, a preposterous piece of sophistry, deserves a short life. The powerful evidence is in the Ottoman documents – those so far examined – and in the words of the general in charge of the failed adventure, which lasted from 25 April 1915 to 9 January 1916, when the last troops left Cape Helles. Lieutenant-General Sir William Birdwood wrote: “Our intentions … should have been obvious to [the Turks], looking down as they do from

First, let us dispense with the “glorious” and “noble” balderdash. The Anzacs’ final “noble” gesture was to set off two enormous mines under Turkish trenches – after the last Anzac was safely off the beaches – killing at least 70 and injuring hundreds. It was more a thuggish, two-fingered gesture than a salute, this gratuitous act of mass murder. Second, it planted the seed for the triumphant emergence of modern Turkey from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire, through the rise of the astonishing Colonel Mustafa Kemal, later “Father of the Turks”. Harvey Broadbent*, after listing the Turkish toll (his figures are 213,882 casualties, just under 87,000 of them deaths), remarks vapidly: “A high cost for victory.” The alternative? Surrender. Defeat. Humiliation. Loss of nation. Disappearance into the smoke and chaos of history. A considerably higher cost than the Turkish victory over Britain, then the world’s mightiest empire. Ironically, Turkey does not celebrate its Gallipoli victory on the anniversary of the defeat of the Allied army. It commemorates a naval victory, won on 18 March, when the joint British and French fleet failed to break through the Narrows and sail north to threaten Istanbul.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

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

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

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

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

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

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL CLUB ROUND 1

Sunday April 19 Vs Casey Scorpions

Dev League: 11am Seniors: 2pm

Played at Casey Fields Come & support the Dolphins!

ROUND 2

Saturday April 25 Vs Richmond

Seniors: 2pm

Played at Frankston Park Come & support the Dolphins at home!

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