Frankston Times 13th June 2023

An independent voice for the community

New uniforms signify cultural connection

A LOCAL Aboriginal artist has designed a new uniform for healthcare workers at Frankston Hospital.

The new uniforms were designed by artist Eamon Roberts. Peninsula Health says the new scrubs will “recognise and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous community and help us to establish a stronger connection between Aboriginal patients and healthcare providers.”

“As part of our commitment to National Reconciliation and promoting inclusivity within our organisation, we are excited to unveil our bright new Aboriginal Health uniforms,” a Peninsula Health spokesperson said. “This initiative aims to recognise and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Aboriginal community while fostering a sense of unity and respect among our diverse workforce. The uniforms act as a powerful visual representation of our organisation’s dedication to fostering cultural awareness and promoting diversity. Designed by local artist Eamon Roberts, the colourful unique design acts as a conversation starter.”

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Frankston line sky rail works brought forward

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

THE state government has moved the construction of rail bridges on the Frankston line between Mordialloc and Aspendale forward by three years.

The level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale will be replaced with sky rail by 2026, the state government confirmed last week. They were originally scheduled to be removed by

2029, along with all other remaining Frankston line level crossings.

The level crossing at Bear Street in Mordialloc will also be removed by 2026, with a redeveloped Mordialloc Station expected to open that year as well.

Victorian transport and infrastructure minister Jacinta Allan confirmed that the Mordialloc project would be “fast-tracked”, and said that seven more level crossings along the line are still scheduled to be removed by 2029.

“We haven’t wasted a single moment

and we’ll continue getting rid of these dangerous and congested level crossings, and today we’re announcing the fast-tracking removal of another three sets of boom gates in Mordialloc,” she said last week. “We’ve removed 27 Frankston line level crossings on budget and ahead of schedule, but we’re not stopping here.”

Community consultation on the design of the Mordialloc level crossing removals is still yet to take place. In a statement, the state government said “there will be pop-up community

events in Mordialloc for people to ask questions and find out more information”.

“Early geotechnical investigations have already started in the area, with boreholes and surveys being carried out to inform the detailed design of the project. Planning and design will continue through 2023, with more chances for locals to have their say.

Construction will start in 2024, and the project will work closely with locals during this time,” the state government said.

Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson welcomed the announcement. He said “fast-tracking the removal of the dangerous and congested level crossings in Mordialloc is a gamechanger for the area.”

Further down the Frankston line, the train stabling capacity at Kananook is expected to double. The state government has confirmed that the capacity of the storage site will increase from eight trains to 21. It has handed out a $271 million contract to begin works on the project.

Merch displays suburban pride

RESIDENTS of Seaford, Carrum Downs, and Langwarrin will soon be able to display their love for their suburbs with branded beanies and mugs.

Frankston Council is launching a new range of merchandise in the style of its “I Love Frankston” selection. New merchandise with Carrum Downs, Seaford, Skye, Sandhurst, Frankston North, Frankston South, Langwarrin, and Langwarrin South branding will go on sale from this month.

Beanies, mugs, and stickers will be produced. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy says the products will “celebrate the unique spirit and sense of commu-

Long Street Reserve decision delayed

A DECISION on the future of Long Street Reserve has been delayed.

Frankston Council copped backlash earlier this year after unanimously voting behind closed doors to make the Langwarrin parkland its preferred site for a new kindergarten. Protests followed after the decision was made public.

At a public meeting this Monday, 14 June, council was set to consider the future of the planned Langwarrin Child and Family Centre on the site. It has now delayed that item until next month.

Frankston Council is excepted to receive a report on the kindergarten proposal at its 31 July meeting.

In a statement, Frankston Council

said the delay would “allow additional time for further investigations”.

“This ongoing investigation into the options for a Langwarrin Child and Family Centre will provide adequate time to consider the early years needs for the Langwarrin area and will ensure all aspects have been considered prior to a council decision on 31 July.

Councillors understand there is community concern regarding the proposed Langwarrin centre and are committed to examining all options,” council said. “The 31 July council report on the Langwarrin Child and Family Centre will include the community engagement report and other studies.

“At the council meeting on 14 June

there will be a report on the need for a kindergarten strategy and the planned next sites for kindergarten upgradesBaden Powell Preschool in Frankston South and Seaford Kindergarten. Extensive community engagement will follow the council decision, which at this stage is likely to start in July. With the Victorian Government’s announcement on increased accessibility to three and four year old kindergarten commencing from 2025, it is essential council thoroughly considers all options.”

For more information on the Langwarrin plans visit engage.frankston.vic. gov.au/early-years-infrastructure/newkindergarten-langwarrin

Brodie Cowburn

nity that thrives within Frankston City”.

“We are proud to offer our residents an opportunity to showcase their love for their suburbs and foster a strong sense of belonging. By purchasing these items, residents are not only expressing their pride, but they are also contributing to a worthy cause,” he said.

The money raised through the purchase of the merchandise will be distributed to local charities through the Frankston Charitable Fund.

The merchandise will be put on sale gradually over the next two months. To see the range visit discoverfrankston. com/i-love-frankston-merchandise

FRANKSTON mayor Nathan Conroy with “I Love Carrum Downs” merchandise

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ONE of two proposed locations for a new kindergarten on Long Street Reserve. Picture: Supplied

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Driver blows way over

A MAN has been caught allegedly driving more than three and a half times over the legal blood alcohol limit in Carrum Downs. Police pulled the driver over on 3 June. They allege that he crashed his boss’s car into a metal barrier after failing to turn right onto Thompsons Road near Eastlink.

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The scene was attended by police, firefighters, and paramedics.

The driver, a 37-year-old man from Blackburn North, had his license suspended for a year. Police say he will face court on charges of drink-driving and careless driving.

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Prostate cancer survivor tackles new challenge

JUST two years on from a prostate cancer diagnosis, Mike Watson will tackle a 22 kilometer trek to raise funds to fight the disease.

Watson was diagnosed with high grade, Gleason Score 9 prostate cancer at the end of 2021. The 59-year-old Bonbeach resident has survived the bout with cancer, and is now driven to give back to others who are going through it.

“Prostate cancer is a cause close to my heart, with increasing numbers of men in our community affected by the disease each year,” Watson said. “I wanted to give back and contribute to research. It’s a small thing to ask for and can do so much good for the health of men like me and our families.

“My aim is to help more local men gain access to clinical trials and new medicines. On average 15 per cent of Australian men are diagnosed once the disease has spread outside the prostate, which means clinical trials are key to saving lives.”

Watson has raised $500 so far. His effort is part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Perfect Match for Men’s Health Week.

The money raised will go towards cancer research. Funds raised will be doubled by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia sponsors Tyrepower and Hire A Hubby.

It is estimated that 320 men receive a prostate cancer diagnosis each year in the Melbourne area. Australia-wide a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer roughly every 22 minutes.

To donate visit perfectmatch.org.au and search for “Mike Watson”.

MIKE Watson with his wife Linley. Picture: Supplied

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Fierce protector of Wetlands farewelled

OBITUARY

Dorothy Meadows, 27/6/28 - 29/4/23

Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands founding member, author, teacher

By Linda Meadows

DOROTHY Elizabeth Meadows

OAM who recently passed away is being hailed as a community legend, due to her impact in many local areas. Moving to Edithvale in 1954 to take up a teaching position at MordiallocChelsea HS until leaving in December 1958 to have children, she began her community involvement as President of Edithvale Kindergarten. She held this position for seven years, until she returned to MCHS in 1967 until 1978 when she was promoted to Heatherhill HS in Springvale. Prior to changing schools, Dorothy completed a feasibility study on establishing a bike/ walking path from Mordialloc Bridge to Edithvale Road, with a pedestrian bridge over Mordialloc Creek from the back of the high school to Chute Street. The need for such a path was due to the number of students being injured on Station Street on their way to and from school.

Dorothy’s community work took a new turn when she became one of the founding members of the Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands. She was secretary of FESWI for more than 17 years and remained a member until her death. Her last project for the Wetlands was completed in 2020, when she wrote the history of the Wetlands – “Glimpses of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands”. She retired from

teaching in 1993 and then really became involved in community work.

For 17 years, she worked one day a week at the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. Around this time, she also joined the Chelsea & District Historical Society and wrote two books – “Women of Chelsea” then “Men of Chelsea”. She resigned from their committee in 2020 but remained a member. Longbeach Probus Club also beckoned and she was secretary for the next 20 years.

In 2000, she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the

environment, education, welfare and law reform. Her interest in the craft of patchwork saw her help establish Quilts of Valour Australia, which had immediate impact in recognising the service given by veterans in Australian Military Forces. Finally, she helped establish another committee – Mordialloc-Chelsea College Alumni Association.

Dorothy had two children – Linda Meadows and Keith Meadows.

Dorothy’s impact locally has been immense and she will be greatly missed.

Archers aim for international success

TWO archers from the Frankston Archery Club represented Australia at the Asia Cup tournament in Singapore last week.

Jai Crawley and Madeline Boyle have been representing Frankston Archery Club internationally over the last two months. After winning silver medals in team events in Taiwan, they travelled to Singapore for the Asia Cup.

In Singapore, the two teams were

ranked second after qualifying. They went on to win bronze medals. Frankston Archery Club president Robyn Mortimer said both archers are “excellent role models in the sport.” “One of these archers will also represent Australia in the World Cup and the World Youth Championships in the coming month. One of these archers represented Australia in the open section when he was just 16 last year,” she said.

FRANKSTON Archery Club members Jai Crawley and Madeleine Boyle Pictures: Supplied

Voice debate should ‘remain civil, open and … respectful’

I have been made aware that Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association is concerned by my reference to them when addressing the Indigenous Voice to Parliament in my speech in parliament on 22 May (“Elders ‘misrepresented’” Letters 6/6/23).

In my speech, I said: “Today, the Indigenous people of the Mornington Peninsula include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from across the nation. It makes for a warm, inclusive, wise, curious and open community with remarkable cultural leaders, like Peter Aldenhoven and Lionel Lauch, and those who embody that warmth and welcome in their every breath, like Uncle John McLean and Aunty Helen Bnads. I’m grateful for their advice and guidance, as I am to those who have agreed to meet with me across Flinders to discuss their passions regarding the Voice on all sides and from all perspectives.”

This was an expression of gratitude to these remarkable people who do so much for Indigenous cultural understanding across the peninsula. It was also an expression of my personal gratitude to those who were willing to share their time with me and explain to me their passion and hope of what a Voice might achieve.

It was not a misrepresentation of their position on the Voice, which I know to be one of support. These individuals agreed to meet, when many more organisations and individuals did not, despite my repeated attempts. For that reason, I thanked them publicly.

lies” Letters 6/6/23).

In “Voice not local issue” the writer stridently states that the proposed Voice to Parliament is not a local issue and suggests those likely to vote in the affirmative visit Euston or Wilcannia to see “what their (First Nations Peoples’) living conditions are like”. Pardon? Then, “At no time in recorded history is there any evidence that there was an Aboriginal nation”- past and present members of the Kulin Nation may like to differ.

Next, we have in “Voice splits families” a fevered warning that these “bleeding hearts” should be wary lest their homes be “compulsorily acquired”. It may have slipped the writer’s mind, but McCrae is Bunurong/Boon Warrung land going back at least 10,000 years. It was compulsorily acquired.

To be clear, displaced, stolen and massacred Indigenous people had their families split. Yet the writer dares to question ancestry.

David Martin, Mount Martha

Yes for just society

Uninformed ravings against a Voice for the First Nations people are following in the steps of an opposition that seems to say no to almost everything in parliament (“Voice not local issue” Letters 6/6/23).

Assertions that there were no first nations before the arrival of the first fleet is so laughable it smacks of willful ignorance.

does not live on the peninsula would contribute to the cost they create, like the 11 per cent increase to the $400 waste service charge which is not covered by the rate capping scheme making it a sock it to ‘em program directed at residents. Ever see the “clean team” when the tourists are not around?

The plan I have suggested also puts forth a litany of follow-on charges to raise revenue for the shire. If anyone would like a copy of this proposal or have their say, go to: mornpentaxtourists.blogspot.com/ Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Sorrento sand trap

I read with surprise Sorrento is among 17 finalists competing for the 2023 Victorian Top Tourism award (“Towns seek top tourism award” The News 6/6/23). Sorrento is a coastal town with beautiful bay views. The only path along the foreshore to enjoy the bay view is always in parts covered in sand (pictured left), denying people in wheel chairs or families with strollers access to the path and the views.

Report this to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and it takes weeks to be cleared.

Sometimes half the sand is cleared still denying access.

In seaside towns in Japan paths are cleared of sand every day. In my opinion the only award Sorrento deserves to win is for not being inclusive. Josephine

Council watcher

Brand, Sorrento

I watched the livestream of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting on Tuesday 30 May. The streaming is done via YouTube, which means it is really easy to access.

McKenzie, MP for Flinders

It is important that this debate remain civil, open, and to the extent possible, respectful both of words and intentions. This is a commitment I make to the debate, and hope others will do likewise. Zoe

Walk supported Voice

First I’d like to say thank you to The News for providing a forum for both [Willum Warrain CEO] Peter Aldenhoven and [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie to write about their support or not for the Voice (“Make reconciliation a shared journey” and “A risk to executive government” 30/5/23).

It was good to hear from Peter, the Indigenous CEO of Willum Warrain, the Aboriginal gathering place in Hastings. As Zoe suggests, an open and respectful discussion is what we need to encourage people to make informed choices about the Voice.

I understand she only met the Willum Warrain crew twice and had not made the time to consult with them about the Voice.

As Peter Aldenhoven said at the [Sunday 4 June] Reconciliation Walk a No vote will mean that mainstream Australia is saying to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that we have decided that we don’t want our government to listen to you.

It was very sad that Zoe didn’t come to the Reconciliation Walk as her predecessor did and listen to the speakers who all supported the Voice.

That would have been respectful and even perhaps allowed her to listen to their Voice.

Marg D’Arcy, Rye

Apologies needed

Although [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie and I do not share the same political views, my interactions with Zoe during the 2022 election campaign were always respectful.

So, it came as a shock to learn that Zoe not only misrepresented Helen Bnads and Peter Aldenhoven, but she also allegedly misrepresented Kenneth Hayne, former Justice of the High Court of Australia when she spoke in parliament on 22 May against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

In my view, Zoe should apologise to Helen Bnads and Peter Aldenhoven and also the former High Court justice. Also, when parliament returns, she should apologise to the House and correct the record.

Sarah Russell, Mount Martha

Families were split

A few comments in response to two odd letters (“Voice not local issue” and “Voice splits fami-

There were hundreds of first nations in our continent before occupation and they traded with each other across the whole continent.

That’s what the Uluru Statement from the Heart is all about. It was a very thoughtful process of many Aboriginal nations that came together at Uluru and produced a document that most were happy with. Sadly, it was disregarded out of hand by the then government with all the same erroneous arguments the No campaign still bandies about.

The almost hysterical assertion about people losing their homes if our First Nations people ever get a voice to government and the executive, is just that, the usual hysteria put about by some in the establishment to keep the status quo, and that is simply not good enough in our time and age.

Vote Yes for a more just society in Australia.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

A hidden mystery

The National Audit office has completed an audit of the National Indigenous Australian Agency (NIAA) for 2021 and 2022. Among other things it identified that this agency has been provided with $4 billion in funding yet cannot fully account for $1.03 billion. Nobody knows.

All those luvvy Yes supporters might not be aware of this because the compliant media has not mentioned a word. This outfit is one of the successors to the now disgraced ATSIC that was put to death in the face of outrageous corruption.

Those running NIAA are among the same people who will be in charge if the Yes vote gets up.

Are these Yes advocates ignorant of what went on with ATSIC or were they too young to be conscious of it?

Barry James Rumpf, McCrae

‘Reconciliation’ praise

I would like to congratulate the organisers of the Willum Warrain Reconciliation Walk held on Sunday 4 June.

It was well attended, and the welcoming hospitality, food and drink shared with everyone, together with the speeches, dancing and singing were all well received.

There was an excellent article in your paper by [Willum Warrain CEO] Peter Aldenhoven on and I hope many people follow his advice (“Make reconciliation a shared journey” The News 30/5/23).

Slainte Kerry McInerney, Mornington

Bankrupting businesses

I have had the pleasure of living on the Mornington Peninsula for the past seven years and am totally frustrated by a succession of local

councillors who live on a different planet than the rest of us.

Do they really want to charge an absurd fee to park on the peninsula (“Six-month paid parking trial” The News 6/6/23)? Do they really want to close pubs, restaurants, cafes and local shops? Do they want more boarded up shops and charity shops?

Do they realise that people do not have to come here, they can go to the Yarra Valley, Dandenongs, Bellarine Peninsula and elsewhere.

Do they want people to park in local side streets and destroy the grass on the reserves, clogging up local roads which will result in lots of no parking signs and no go areas? This will drive local businesses into bankruptcy.

Have our local representatives been affected by long COVID or some other virus?

I am at a total loss to understand these absurd decisions and many others made in the past. Do these people really have the best interests of our local community or are they so selfish that they want the peninsula to themselves and are trying their very best to destroy our local business and environment?

Perhaps our local councillors should just put up a large sign on the freeway and say, “tourists are not welcome here, go away and spend your money somewhere else”.

Honestly, what is going through their minds when they make these decisions, because they are not acting in the best interests of our businesses. I realise this and I am retired.

Please Mornington Peninsula Shire Council think again before you destroy the livelihoods of our local businesses and destroy the streetscape of our neighborhoods.

Michael Appleyard, Mount Martha

Paid parking to fail

The paid parking pilot is suspect in that rather than pay, tourists will just clog up our side streets more than they do now (“Six-month paid parking trial” The News 6/6/23). And as they find alternate parking in private lots, my finding a park at the Dromana supermarket lot will change from near impossible to impossible.

Has the self-fulfilling prophecy, it will not work, been set up to prove that there will not be enough net revenue gain to pay for it?: “Popularity of our beaches especially during the summer months makes access a challenge and puts increasing pressure on existing public car parks and related infrastructure.”

This scheme does not address the parking congestion on our side streets. Let’s change the paradigm and change the concept to a tourist tax where non-peninsula residents contribute to the costs they generate.

For several years I have been putting forth a plan that would make sure that everyone who

I was most impressed by how professionally this meeting was run by the mayor Cr Steve Holland, and by the debate which showed that all councillors had researched and reflected on the motions put and were prepared with ideas and opinions.

The topics are complex, and I am sure preparation for the meetings is time consuming. My thanks to all councillors for their efforts.

Erica Churchill, Bittern

Sustainable peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula is fast becoming a mecca for protecting nature and living sustainably (“At home with the environment” The News 6/6/23).

The Eco Living Display Centre at The Briars, for example, offers fun and engaging activities for all the family. My kids and I have previously enjoyed nature-based scavenger hunts and tree planting activities, but I am also inspired to learn how to improve indoor air quality and use induction cooktops.

Congratulations also to those involved with the newly opened South East Water discovery lab (“Keeping check on water’s health” The News 6/6/23). Surveying water quality will no doubt allow community members to engage with protecting local ecosystems.

Thriving ecosystems, living sustainably and good health all go hand in hand.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Chocolate fix

How much I have enjoyed recent chocolate advertisements on TV.

For many years food advertisements have often been based on greed and immediate gratification. For example, one person sealing another’s food because the first person just has to have it now. There are many I could quote.

The good thing is that the chocolate company I am talking about decided to make the ads with a very unselfish, giving theme. There are four I can think of:

1) The little girl wanting a present for her mother and a generous shopkeeper.

2) A little boy on a bus recognising a young woman’s sadness and offers some chocolate.

3) The daughter whose father leaves a block of chocolate for her at the counter, a peacemaker.

4. The father in the car, nervous about a promotion at work and the son has left him a cake of chocolate in the glovebox and on the phone tells his father how proud he is of him.

I love chocolate anyway, but the advertisements have moved me because of the “niceness and decency”.

Well done, I hope the company can sell heaps of chocolate. Thank you and congratulations Mary Lane, Mornington

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY GRAND DESIGNS REVISITED

ABC TV, 7.30pm

Kevin McCloud has seen a lot of houses in his more than 20 years as presenter of this aspirational architecture series, but none are more memorable than tonight’s spectacular failure. The bemused host obviously couldn’t resist the invitation to see what has transpired at North Devon’s seafront spectacle, which saw Edward Short say goodbye to millions of pounds, as well as his marriage. More than 10 years after visiting the unfinished “dream” project, he returns to find out its fate.

SATURDAY

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SBS VICELAND, 9.25pm

Thanks to Yellowstone, Westerns are having a modernised resurgence, but this 10-part creation sticks to convention. Taking Sergio Corbucci’s classic 1966 spaghetti western as loose inspiration, this tale sees its mostly European cast get bloody. Matthias Schoenaerts (Red Sparrow, right) is the titular cowboy with no fear, who comes to the town of New Babylon, where he finds his long-lost daughter Sarah (Lisa Vicari).

THURSDAY THE FIRST INVENTORS

TEN/NITV, 8.40pm

Tune in for this stirring four-part new doco honouring and examining the world’s longest surviving culture: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Rob Collins (Total Control) is the charming presenter of this engrossing journey, which reveals just how this ancient culture gave science to the world. The groundbreaking series builds on a partnership between NITV and Network 10 – they cocomissioned this educational and stunningly shot story. It kicks off tonight, unearthing what it would be like to live in Australia 65,000 years ago.

SUNDAY DANCING WITH THE STARS

SEVEN, 7pm

Dance like no one is watching, they say. But in this star-studded competition –returning for a fresh season of everything from a possible rumba to perhaps even a spot of breakdancing – everyone’s eyes will be peeled. From the sparkling costumes and enthusiastic moves to every step,

Thursday, June 15

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Emergency Exercise. (M)

8.30 Putin And The West: A Dangerous Path. (M) Part 3 of 3.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell joins Marianne’s social circle.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.45 Miniseries: Algiers Confidential. (MA15+as, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 14. Port Adelaide v Geelong.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma) A music star wants to be anonymous.

12.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) The Goldbergs organise a holiday card.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A MICA paramedic faces a grim scenario when a great-grandfather’s lung collapses.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) A 59-yearold could have serious injuries.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

11.50 The First 48. (Malv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The remaining contestants compete in Curtis Stone’s condiment cook-off.

8.40 The First Inventors. Part 1 of 4. Rob Collins looks at the unique survival inventions that let Australia’s First Nations people thrive.

9.50 Soccer. International Friendly. Australia v Argentina.

12.30 The Project. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

Drum. (R)

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

(R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

Pia Miranda appears on Dancing With The Stars.

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? John Waters. (Final, PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: The School For Macho Men. A look at a Colombian school for men.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Maln) 12.35 Hope. (MA15+av)

1.40 Partisan. (Maln, R) 3.30 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Mals, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, June 21

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Utopia. (PG)

8.30 Gruen. (Return) Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.10 In Limbo. (Mal) Charlie pursues the money trial.

9.35 Queen Of Oz. (Premiere, Ml)

Princess Georgiana arrives in Australia.

10.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business.

(R) 11.10 Ragdoll. (Final, MA15+av, R) 11.55

Father Brown. (Final, Mv, R) 12.45 Parliament

Question Time. 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Sex And The Sitcom. (M) Explores the revolution of sex in sitcoms.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild.

(M) Part 3 of 3. With the mega-build shell nearing completion, the final touches are put in place.

9.35 Blue Lights. (Malv) Mo’s side deal goes ahead.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s)

11.55 The Promise. (Mal, R) 2.05 La Fortuna. (Ml, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGal) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) John and Celina investigate a cash deposit linked to an

6.00

7.00

7.30

Hosted by Allison Langdon.

9.10 West Gate Bridge Disaster: The Untold Stories. (PGal, R) The families of victims and survivors of Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge disaster share their stories.

10.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.40 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.30 See No Evil: Silent Screams. (Ma)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.20 Explore. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Three contestants compete to avoid elimination.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) A petty officer is accused of theft.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Accused. (Mav, R) A limo driver goes down a dark path.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Madv, R)

12.30 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. State Of Origin. Game 2. Queensland v New South Wales.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash.

11.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

12.10 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R)

1.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants compete in a Greek service challenge at The National Gallery of Victoria’s Temple of Boom.

8.40 So Help Me Todd. (PG) Margaret and Todd discover that their two unrelated cases have a shocking link.

10.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Women’s Hospital Appeal - Successful Ball at Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

WHEN Mr. Mark Brody launched his idea of holding a calico ball in aid of the funds of the Women’s Hospital, he relied on the ladies of the district to assist him in carrying the project through to a successful issue.

He was not disappointed. Once again the call of sweet charity fell on responsive ears, with the result that the function which eventuated on Thursday night last will result in a substantial cheque being forwarded to worthy institution above named.

Added interest was aroused from the fact that the beautiful new Palais de Danse had been made available to the committee through the courtesy of the managing director, Mr. Essex Bond.

Many who had not previously entered the building were delighted with the magnificence of the structure.

The spacious hall, brilliantly lighted, became a place of enchantment when youth and beauty graced the floor, and participated in a lively measure to the music of Harding’s Band.

A touch of carnival spirit was added to the scene by the many multicolored ribbons flying about the room; and the quaintly fashioned paper head-gear which designing committee had fashioned to turn an additional coin or two.

Mr. Bond had promised that the balcony would be available for visitors. It was, and for the first time, the winding stair-case was thronged with happy people, eager to explore every recess of the palatial structure.

They willingly paid the extra shilling that admission to the gallery involved.

The buffet on the stage at the other end of the hall was well patronised, and here the members of the ladies’

committee were particularly alert to attend to the requirements of patrons.

Once again the nimble shilling changed ownership all helping to swell the hospital fund.

Sister Campbell was at the head of the ladies’ committee, all of whom rendered excellent service.

The management offered prizes, available to the ladies present who wore the least expensive dresses.

Competitors were required to produce a certified invoice setting out the cost of the material used in the dress made by the wearer.

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COMPLAINTS are made from time to time of the destruction of fishermen’s nets by seals in Westernport Bay, and the Fisheries and Game Department have been urged to take action to have the animals considerably reduced in number.

Mr. Lewis, Inspector of Fisheries and Game, stated that so far no evidence of the damage alleged to have been caused by the seals, other than statements that it occurs, has been placed before the department, and he is therefore disinclined to take action in the direction asked without “further and better particulars.

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MR. William Avis, of Tyabb, met with a fatal accident at Red Hill on Saturday last. He was crushed by the limb of a falling tree whilst engaged in fencing.

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MESSRS. J. A. Nairn and S. Gibbons, of Somerville, are both down to the influenza epidemic, but are now doing well.

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MR. Bert Stevens, Government Dairy Supervisor, has been promoted to the charge of the Bacchus Marsh district. This is considered one of the best posts the department has to offer and Mr. Stevens is to be congratulated on his promotion.

Mr. Stevens and his family will be leaving Frankston next month.

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WE regret to learn that Mr. Jas. Lambie, of Mornington road, is indisposed. He is receiving medical attention, and hopes to be about again in a few days.

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AT the next meeting of the Frankston Progress Association to be held on Tuesday, 19th inst., Mr. J. G. Mann will read a paper entitled “What Might Happen to a Town”. Visitors are cordially invited.

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MRS. A. Coxall, of Hastings Road, Frankston, is at present on a visit to Ballarat. ***

DURING the last six months, one private house in Frankston had 335 telephone calls! It cost £3/14/9. These are sort of clients the Postal Department like!

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MISS Dorothy Dalton will be featured at the Frankston Pictures at an early date in the picture that is considered the best she has ever done.

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THE Frankston Gas Co. Pty. Ltd. has disposed of its plant and interests at Frankston to the Colonial Gas Association, who have big interests at Footscray, Box Hill and Oakleigh. Mr. Edward Bean will continue to

CUTTING-EDGE CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS TOURS TO FRANKSTON

ONE Fell Swoop Circus bring their much-lauded production, By a Thread, to Frankston Arts Centre for one show only, bringing with them their trademark 30 metres of white rope.

Using no nets or safety harnesses, By A Thread offers rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics and spectacular skills from some of Australia’s best circus artists. Seven performers combine dynamic acrobatic skills and poignant physical theatre in a choreographed exploration of tension; physical, emotional and relational.

The performers are hoisted and swung by one another to create striking tableaux and breathtaking dynamics. The actions of one acrobat affect and implicate the movements of others in a precise negotiation of cause and effect.

Coming out of intense physical training at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA),

Australia’s elite-level circus training institute, the By A Thread ensemble emerges with a cutting-edge contemporary circus piece on an innovative aerial apparatus.

“One Fell Swoop Circus was formed as we wanted to make work that explores the trust implicit in ensemble acrobatic work, and apply this to aerials. It’s challenging developing group aerial circus acts, as aerialists are often isolated from other performers.

Circus is a powerful art form because what you see before you is actually what is happening,” explains Director and company cofounder, Charice Rust.

Witness One Fell Swoop’s performance of By A Thread at Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday 20 July at 7.30pm. Book at thefac.com.au or call 03 9784 1060.

act as manager at Frankston.

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A MEETING of ladies interested in the Frankston Football Club will be held at Frankston House on Friday next at 3 o’clock.

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TWO teams from the Flinders Naval Base have consented to the suggestion made by “The Standard” to play an exhibition soccer match at Frankston. This will take place on Saturday, June 27, when Frankston and the Naval Base also play a match under Australian rules.

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THE Alfred Hospital Auxiliary meets at the Mechanics’ Institute tomorrow, Thursday, June 14, at three o’clock.

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CR. C. A. Jones, of Hastings, who is a patient in “Marinook” private hospital at East Melbourne, is, happily, now doing well.

At one period his condition was considered critical, but he has made a good recovery.

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AT next Saturday’s entertainment, the Frankston Pictures Co. Ltd. will present the late Wallace Reid in William de Mille’s latest production, entitled “Nice People,” in which Bebe Daniels, Conrad Nagel and Julia Faye are cast. Mila May, one of the latest stars to rise in the movie firmament, will be featured in “The Greatest Truth.” Another Torchy comedy, with the Paramount magazine, will also be included in the programme. ***

MR. Ben Baxter, of Bond & Baxter, estate agents, etc., has been granted an auctioneer’s license.

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IT is understood that Messrs. Taylor & Ritchie, of Mornington, will open a Ford motor garage at Frankston at an early date.

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THE engagement is announced of Dr. Gilbert G. B. Baillieu, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Baillieu, St. Croix, Malvern, to Chica, younger daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edgeworth Somers, of Mornington.

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THE peculiar looking radish, the photo of which appeared in last Saturday’s “Sun,” was grown by Mr. A. G. Tasker at his property on Hastings Road, Frankston.

It measured over six feet in length and resembled a hen very greatly in its peculiar growth.

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WHERE does “The Standard” circulate? Merely on the Peninsula and Phillip Island? By no means. One copy at least goes regularly to India, another is sent to Hong Kong, and from there addressed to different places in China and Japan from time to time.

Two copies go to Africa, one to Natal and the other to the Orange Free State, whilst several copies go to England and Scotland.

Another goes to Fiji in the Pacific, another to New Zealand, and for a time, at least, one copy found its way to Nicaragua in South America.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 13 & 15 June 1923

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Time Travelling Through The Ages

By Stuart McCullough

TIME travel is curious thing. Better still, it’s not nearly as tricky as people like to make out. Sure, you can obsess over wormholes, DeLoreans and flux capacitors if you like but, in truth, time travel happens everyday without these things. In fact, I’ve been time travelling all week and I can honestly say I didn’t come anywhere near to reaching eighty-eight miles per hour. Instead, I’ve been unpacking books.

The first thing to say about books is that I’ve got a lot of them. No matter where I go, they attach themselves to me and rarely, if ever, let go. Having moved house a few months back, the time had come for me to address ‘the messy room’. That is, the one room of the house that, for whatever reason, is never quite finished.

There were books from my childhood, including an old hardback picture book of Dick Whittington, its edges worn. There’s also the book I wrote in Grade Three. I should clarify that when I say ‘book’, I mean pieces of paper that were folded together and stapled to a cardboard cover. I should clarify further that when I say ‘wrote’ I mean attempted to transcribe a Monty Python sketch I heard another student describe on the bus to school. You’ve got to start somewhere.

Adrian Mole holds a special place in my heart. I don’t know why but there was something about the story of a shy, nerdy aspiring novelist that I connected to. It seemed as if Sue Townsend wasn’t so much writing these stories as simply taking dictation. They perfectly captured what it was to be an adolescent boy – the anxieties, the hopelessly unrequited crushes and pimples. I could relate.

I have a few ‘prize’ books in my collection. These are the tomes I won either for academic excellence or, possibly, punctuality. Without exception, these are all very serious books with atrociously small print. Usually there’s some kind

of sticker on the inside cover explaining what I’d done to deserve a book. I’ve not read any of them. They feel too special to enjoy. Ideally, these books would be mounted on the wall like hunting trophies.

Things took a dark turn in my late teens and early twenties. For reasons that elude me now, I decided the best way to demonstrate to the world at large that I was an interesting, sensitive young man was to buy certain kinds of books. It started with a Patrick White obsession – I spent weekends hunting down first editions all over town and regarded anyone who’d even heard of Patrick White as being something of a kindred spirit. But despite all my Patrick White first editions, not

once did someone sidle up to me and remark what an interesting and sensitive young man I must be.

Things turned darker still. I started reading Camus, Sartre and collecting hardback editions of Francois Mauriac. Before I knew it, I was a complete Francophile. If these books didn’t represent who I was, they probably said something about who I wanted to be. Sometimes books are aspirational. But I was a long way from being Camus, Sartre or Mauriac.

I have a lot of books from my father. These fall into two distinct camps. There are those that he gave me, usually as a gift to mark an important event like a birthday or Christmas. Then there are those that I took, most likely with a promise to

return promptly that, at least to this time, remains unfilled. (Where else am I going to get a complete set of Spike Milligan’s war diaries at this point?)

The gifts are all inscribed – nothing too fancy – just my name and his, the event and the date. These books are like signposts. Books had been my father’s go to gift of choice. But, at a certain point, they stopped. Perhaps the risk of repetition was too great. The ones I took are, well, probably more comfortable staying with me at this point. Different stages of my life have seen me buy different types of books. Prolonged periods of melancholy saw me buy a lot of Michael Leunig. There were assorted self-help books that probably followed my Michael Leunig marathon and then more cook books than I care to mention that I bought before every recipe you could ever want was available on the internet. Clearly, life had changed.

Books are shadows. You can’t shake them off. I’ve packed and unpacked my books more times than I care to mention and spent hours fussing over how to arrange them on the shelves. Books can’t appear randomly, there has to be some kind of underpinning logic.

And so it is that I’ve once more had to unpack my books. Reaching into cardboard carton after carton, I’ve pulled out fragments of my life before deciding what order they should go in. It’s almost as though they’re puzzle pieces and I am slowly putting myself back together.

Some books I’ve read multiple times –‘Catch-22’ by Joseph Heller, ‘The Heart of the Matter’ by Graham Greene and ‘The Man With The Gold’ – the autobiography of Mr. T. Others I may never get around to reading. I’m okay with that. Just the sight of them instantly transports me to another point in time. They connect me to other points in my life. Or, if you prefer, to other chapters. The end.

stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Sharks bounce back, ten in a row for Tigers

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

SORRENTO have bounced back from a crushing loss to take the points from Rosebud.

The Sharks were looking to rebound

on Saturday after a 122-point drubbing at the hands of Dromana the weekend prior. Rosebud suffered a 126-point loss of their own that day, meaning both sides had a lot to prove.

Sorrento and Rosebud played at Olympic Park on Saturday. After a tight opening half, Rosebud went into the main break ahead by eight points.

An eight-goal third term put Sorrento in the box seat. They turned an eight point deficit into a 26 point lead heading into the final quarter.

Sorrento stretched their lead in the final term, going on to claim a comfortable 39 point win. The final scoreboard read Rosebud 9.15 (69) to Sorrento 16.12 (108).

The other match of the weekend saw ladder leaders Dromana travel to take on Red Hill on Sunday.

The Tigers were looking to secure their tenth consecutive win for the season. They established a comfortable 22 point lead in the second quarter, then never let the Hillmen get back in the game.

Dromana kept the pressure on in the second half. They ended up defeating Red Hill 11.7 (73) to 18.15 (123).

Riley Davis booted four goals for the 10-0 Tigers. Terry Wheeler, Billy Quigley, and Reece Wilde also impressed.

The rest of the round will be played this weekend.

'Bluey' part of Hastings' football history

By Lance Hodgins

LAST year, a group of old Hastings footballers gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their premiership win in the MPFL. The 1972 season was relived and many tales – some of them long-winded and far-fetched – were told.

Amongst them was the story of a birth: “Bluey” was conceived during the euphoria and week-long celebrations which followed the grand final. Today he is very much alive and enjoying a 50th birthday of his own.

Russell McRae remembers playing on the half back flank. He was new to the town but someone heard that he had played good football for North Geelong before a serious injury had sidelined him for eighteen months. He was immediately drafted into the Blues and became a vital part of their premiership campaign.

It was Russell’s other passion that had brought him to Hastings. The McRae family was in the car business and Russell opened the town’s first Holden dealership - McRaes of Hastings.

HQ Holdens were selling fast and Russell supported the town and his new football club. Keen to show this, he figured that each new Holden that rolled out of McRaes should have a sticker proclaiming the fact. The idea took root immediately after that 1972 grand final.

Hastings had not won a flag since the Coleman years in the late 1940s and the pickings had been lean for two decades. Nevertheless, the locals had not forgotten how to party and the celebrations were wild and memorable.

On the day after the game, the players paused for a more formal luncheon at the Club. Russell was seated next to a close friend, David Beale, who handled McRae’s advertising in the local paper. David was also a talented artist, well known for his caricatures of local identities.

The car sticker idea was raised and Russell was asked which of his teammates would make a good model. To Russell it was a “no brainer” – he looked across the room and there was this burly 14-stone six-footer, with a prominent jaw of granite, holding forth.

The artist was taken over and introduced to Fred Bayne. A quick sketch on the spot and an appointment for a “sitting” a few days later at Russell’s garage and the deal was done.

The result was a windscreen transfer similar to the registration stickers of the day. “Bluey” was born.

In 1972 Fred Bayne was in his ninth year with the Hastings Blues and was well established as a rugged key position player. He was known

as “Fearless Fred” and “Bruiser Bayne” in a football era in which no holds were barred. His performance in the grand final that year saw Hastings beat Carrum by six goals and earn Fred a place amongst the best players.

The sticker appeared on an ever-increasing number of Holdens around the town, and people began to recognise the likeness of a local footballer, who was also the chemist, a councillor, and president of both the hospital and the Chamber of Commerce. Perhaps the jaw gave it away.

It was not long until the sketch was adopted by the Football Club as their official logo. Since then it has appeared on newsletters, press releases, official correspondence, caps, jackets and other apparel. Today large logos adorn the exterior walls of the Junior Football Club rooms at Hastings Park.

Russell McRae played with Hastings for two more seasons before moving on to another car dealership at Dandenong.

He turned to car racing and paired with his brother Rod in an L34 Torana. At Bathurst in 1974, they were coming fourth when Rod hit a pool of water and slewed sideways at 225 kph, rolling several times in arguably the “greatest accident seen at Bathurst”.

In later years Russell became a very successful greyhound trainer.

Fred Bayne went on to play 164 games for Hastings, finishing his playing career in a blaze of glory by starring in the Reserves’ premiership win in 1976.

He served the Club well as a player and Club administrator, was chosen in two Teams of the Decade and made a Life Member and a Hall of Famer.

In 2007 he retired to a bayside property in Mornington, but he still maintains a close relationship with his old friends at Hastings.

As for the logo – it lives on in more ways than one. It is a wellknown fact that, after winning premiership flags in 1992 and 1995, many of the Hastings players visited a local shop and had “Bluey” tattooed on their backsides!

Starting the tradition: The 'Bluey' car sticker

Above left: An advertisement for McRaes of Hastings

Above right: Russell McRae in the 1972 grand final

Left: The 'Bluey' inspiration, Fred Bayne

Above left: Russell McRae's wrecked Torana after crashing at Bathurst

Melino to quit at season’s end

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

CARLO Melino’s six-year stint as senior coach at Chelsea will end when the final whistle blows for the 2023 season.

Last Friday’s 7-1 home defeat at the hands of a rampaging Baxter outfit had no bearing on the decision as Melino told the club’s board and the players that he will be stepping down a fortnight ago.

“It’s just getting too hard to combine family life and football and I need to be there for my three kids,” Melino said.

“I’ve been coaching for the best part of 15 years.

“I joined Chelsea at the end of 2017 and although I’m sad to be leaving I’m also excited.

“The club was disappointed but I’m proud of what we’ve created here – a proper senior team and a proper culture – and I hope that continues.

“I’m taking a full year off and I don’t know when I’ll be back.”

Last Friday night Chelsea became Baxter’s eighth straight victim and Stephen Fisher’s men turned on the style.

“It was an emphatic win, easily the best we have played this season,” head coach Fisher said.

“It’s all coming together and the team is playing some really entertaining football.

Goalscorers for Fisher’s outfit were Liam Baxter (3), Jack Elliott (2), Izaak Barr and substitute Dylan Murchie.

“Izaak scored a cracker – a near post run and header from a Dukic corner,” Fisher added.

“It was very satisfying as we had worked on that at training.”

Undermanned Somerville Eagles maintained their unbeaten record with a 1-0 away win over FC Noble Hurricanes on Saturday.

Somerville dominated play and struck the decisive blow in the 70th minute.

A Tom Simmons cross found substitute Ronnie Krishnan at the far post and his sidefooted volley hit the mark.

Both Somerville and Baxter have closed the gap on State 4 South leader White Star Dandenong which drew 1-1 with fourth-placed Sandringham last weekend.

This weekend Somerville hosts White Star while Sandringham hosts Baxter.

In NPL2 news a missed penalty and poor defending cost Langwarrin dearly when it lost 3-2 at home to Eastern Lions on Friday night.

Langy should have taken the lead in the 39th minute when Tom Youngs was felled inside the area but his conversion attempt was easily saved by Lions custodian Keegan Coulter.

A scoreless first half looked assured until Carter Ramsay nudged Langy central defender Charlie Fry off the ball in time added and as Fry went to ground Ramsay calmly slotted his shot inside the near post for the opener.

Archie Macphee levelled in the 58th minute pouncing on a bad pass in defence and coolly finishing past an advancing Coulter.

Langy hit the front five minutes later when Jeremy Min Fa cut the ball back from the left of the area for Youngs who poked it inside the far post.

In the 85th minute a second yellow card for Lucas Portelli saw the home side reduced to 10 men and Lions scored twice in a frantic injury time period to snatch an unlikely win.

The equaliser came from the head of Jack Kamper with Langy keeper James Burgess desperately trying to

get across to his back post and the winner came from Ramsay whose initial shot struck Rogan McGeorge only for the ball to fall back into Ramsay’s path.

This time he made no mistake from close range.

In State 1 Mornington can thank star striker Rory Currie for an invaluable three points on Saturday.

The Seagulls downed fellow promotion contender South Springvale 1-0 at Warner Reserve.

In the 37th minute Currie, Brady Pollard, Rhys Craigie and David Stirton pressed the South Springvale defence and Currie’s poacher’s instinct proved decisive.

Mornington is at home to Casey Comets this weekend but there’s some doubt about the match going ahead.

Comets had to inform players last week of a serious cashflow problem and it’s understood that many senior players along with the coaching staff have left the club.

Mornington has signed Luke Bur-

gess from Comets and the former Langwarrin and Heidelberg United defender is expected to come straight into the matchday squad on Saturday.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers overwhelmed neighbouring Skye United winning 5-0 at Skye Recreation Reserve on Friday night.

Harrison Michaelis didn’t do Skye any favours when he was sent off following bookings in the 7th and 13th minutes.

Steve Elliott opened the scoring against the 10 men by heading home a pinpoint Wayne Gordon free-kick in the 20th minute.

Eight minutes later Gordon provided the cross that Riley Anderton converted to make it 2-0 and superb lead-up play from Cooper Andrews in the 40th minute was rewarded when his cross found Ahmad Tabbara who sidefooted home his first goal for Strikers.

Skye was well and truly out of the contest after Campbell Steedman slotted home the fourth following an excellent reverse pass from Gordon right on half-time.

Steedman nabbed his brace in the 60th minute and some excellent saves from Skye keeper Jonathan Crook saved the home side from a more embarrassing scoreline.

Frankston Pines lost 4-2 away to Mazenod after giving up a 2-0 lead.

Sava Baledrokadroka and Antonio Marcuccio gave Pines the upper hand in the first half but two goals in a minute before the break changed the contest’s momentum.

Pines have signed American midfielder Nick Santhiago from Ventura County Fusion and teenage goalkeeper Bryden Plowright.

Santhiago has played in the lower divisions in Portugal and Sweden while Plowright has been at Alicante City’s academy in Spain.

In State 5 news Harry McCartney reports that Seaford United gained revenge for its first round loss when it downed Mount Eliza 2-0 at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday.

Seaford led after Andrew Packer was tripped in the 35th minute and the referee pointed to the spot.

Esmat Ehsani struck his conversion attempt straight down the middle for the opener.

Five minutes later the home side could have equalised from the penalty spot if not for Hayden Hicks whose full-stretch low save kept the visitors’ lead intact.

But Luke Murray sealed Mount Eliza’s fate in the 59th minute when he got an outstretched foot to a Josh

Vega volley.

Mentone got back to winning ways with a comfortable 5-1 home win against Barton Utd last weekend.

Marcus Spivey’s 18th opener from a free kick was cancelled out two minutes later when Shirazi Nazari pounced on a slip by Alex Mallamaci for an easy finish.

Eric Ervine put Mentone back in front in the 48th minute with a right footed close range finish before Spivey flicked the ball over the Barton keeper for his second in the 65th minute.

Frankie Varsamis completed an excellent move involving Joe Dunbar, Spivey and Tyler Pollard scoring high into the net on 70 minutes and nabbed his second 10 minutes later to complete the scoring.

Mentone has signed central midfielder Adam Leander from Bayside Argonauts.

High-flying Rosebud’s 3-2 home loss to second-bottom Pakenham United was a surprise result.

Noah Musso scored both goals for Rosebud who fell further behind tearaway leader Hampton Park United which has all but secured the title.

Musso is now State 5 South’s top scorer.

Mount Martha lost 4-2 away to Bunyip District last weekend with Ethan Sanderson scoring both goals for the visitors.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 16 June, 8.30pm:

Langwarrin v Brunswick City, Lawton Park

Skye Utd v Frankston Pines, Skye Recreation Reserve

Chelsea v Endeavour Utd, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 17 June, 3pm: Mornington v Casey Comets, Dallas Brooks Park

Mooroolbark v Peninsula Strikers, Esther Park Reserve

Somerville v White Star Dandenong, Tyabb Central Reserve

Sandringham v Baxter, Spring Street Oval

Aspendale v Mount Eliza, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground

Mount Martha v Hampton Park Utd, Civic Reserve

Seaford Utd v Pakenham Utd, North Seaford Reserve

Saturday 17 June, 6.30pm: Rosebud v Mentone, Olympic Park

Family first: Chelsea head coach Carlo Melino will step down at season’s end from the post he has held since late 2017. Picture: Paul Seeley, The Man In The Stands