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Find clues for prizes LOCALS have been getting into the Christmas spirit by following the Frankston Magical Christmas Trail.

There are 10 clues hidden around the centre of Frankston. Each clue has a QR code which will lead you to the next location.

People who visit all 10 locations between now and 5pm 21 December will go in the running to win one of four $50 vouchers.

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Scheme to encourage peninsula tourism Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au VOUCHERS worth up to $200 have been made available to holidaymakers who visit regional Victorian hotspots this summer.

The state government scheme will cost $28 million to Victorian taxpayers.

Adult Victorian residents who spend at least $400 on accommodation, experiences, or tours in regional Victoria are eligible for the voucher. Only one voucher per household is available, and at least two nights must be spent in paid accommodation to be eligible.

The Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Ranges are considered regional as part of the scheme.

The first lot of 40,000 vouchers went

up on 11 December. The website to apply for them crashed the morning they were released. The first release of vouchers are redeemable for travel between 12 December and 22 January.

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Tourism minister Martin Pakula said “a bit more money in people’s pockets means they can see more and do more in regional Victoria, helping local businesses and the people and communities they support to bounce back.”

“Whether it’s a trip to a winery re-

gion or a tour along one of our stunning stretches of coastline, you can’t take a wrong step in regional Victoria,” he said. “This year more than ever, Victorians deserve a holiday. These vouchers will make that cheaper and easier for families to get out and support their state.”

For more information or to apply visit business.vic.gov.au/travelvouchers

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Have a say on hospital expansion MORE community input is being sought regarding the expansion of Frankston Hospital.

The project is ready to go, with $562 million in taxpayer funding made available for it in this year’s state budget. $16.2 million was allocated in the 2020/2021 financial year for the expansion.

The Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority has set up a second community survey to help shape the future of the project.

“We are seeking additional feedback from the local community on some of the key spaces in the redevelopment including waiting and family areas, outdoor spaces and wayfinding. Community feedback will be shared with the companies shortlisted to deliver the redeveloped hospital,” VHHSBA CEO Rob Fiske said.

“The $562 million Frankston Hospital redevelopment will deliver capacity for 120 additional beds, new operating theatres and dedicated space for mental health services. The redevelopment will support Frankston Hospital to provide modern services and facilities to care for a growing local community for generations to come.

“Helping the successful contractors understand the priorities and aspirations of the local community means they have the best chance of delivering a hospital for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula that meets the needs of the community it serves.”

Online consultation closes 21 December. Visit engage.vic.gov.au/frankstonhospital-redevelopment to take part.

Police investigate Frankston Fran kston stabbing POLICE and emergency services were called after a stabbing in Frankston on Saturday, 12 December.

Investigators were told that a fight had broken out between a group of people at the intersection of Station Street and Gallery Lane, around 1.20pm.

An 18-year-old Frankston man was taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

Police say all other parties fled the scene, and that the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still being determined.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who has footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

Beach Be ach death A MAN died at Frankston Beach on Saturday, 12 December.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the man’s death.

Emergency services were called to the beach along Nepean Highway at around 12.05pm. They were told that a man was “unresponsive” in the water.

The man was brought to shore by members of the public. They attempted to revive him before emergency services arrived.

Sadly, the man died.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

AN artist’s impression of the revamped Frankston Hospital. Picture: Supplied

Cashless welfare program not wanted - MP Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE cashless welfare card program would cause “significant hardship” if rolled out nationwide, Dunkley MP Peta Murphy says.

The program sees 80 per cent of welfare payments made to an individual put onto a card, where it cannot be used on alcohol or gambling products.

The government is trialling the card in four communities - Ceduna, SA, Bundaberg and Harvey Bay, QLD, Goldfields, WA, and East Kimberley, WA. It moved last week to make the

trials permanent in those locations, but could not gain the support it needed in Parliament. The trial has instead been extended for two years.

Ms Murphy said that any rollout of the card in Frankston would not be accepted by residents. “My community doesn’t want the cashless debit card and neither do I,” she said.

“One in five people in our community is on a pension. The Liberal government should not force the cashless debit card onto aged pensioners, carer pensioners and disability support pensioners. I asked the minister in Parliament to rule out extending the cashless debit card to pensioners, aged, carer

and disability. He wouldn’t.

“The Liberal government has consistently failed to prove this card even works and now want to expand it. It has caused significant hardship on people already on the card. Many have been prevented from purchasing basics and essentials at affordable prices.”

A statement from the Australian Unemployed Workers Union read “a leaked report into cashless welfare trials shows that the bill to make the card permanent and the government’s approach to democratic process is a farce. It proves what communities and advocates have been saying since the

trials began - cashless welfare doesn’t help people and violates their rights.”

“This latest report adds to the mounting evidence, including that provided by dozens of representatives to the recent senate inquiry, that the card does not work. It proves that not only should the trials not be made permanent, but that cashless welfare is a failed experiment that must be stopped altogether before it causes any more damage.”

A single person with no children on JobSeeker currently receives $565.70 a fortnight, as well as a $250 COVID-19 supplement. The federal government will slash that supplement to

$150 a fortnight on 1 January. As of August 2020 there were 1.6 million people on the payment.

The Australian Council of Social Service defines the poverty line at $457 a week for a single adult living alone.

The cashless debit card has come under fire for disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australian people.

The ABC has reported that 82 per cent of people on the card in the East Kimberley trial region are Indigenous. 76 per cent of people on the card in the Ceduna region are Indigenous.

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Three decades of helping others Groups team up to find homelessness solutions

COMMUNITY Support Frankston is celebrating 30 years of the Frankston Christmas Hamper Appeal.

The charity expects to deliver more than 10 tonnes of food across 1000 hampers at Uniting Church Frankston this year.

CSF Manager Steve Phillips said “dozens of volunteers (...) will donate their time to make sure that our most vulnerable families, couples and singles aren’t forgotten this Christmas.”

“We’re expecting another record

breaking year with demand for assistance continuing to increase, including families that have never reached out for help before. Unfortunately, times are only getting tougher for people surviving on low or no income,” he said.

Community Support Frankston gave out 726 hampers to families in need last year.

Donations can be sent to CSF Material Aid Trust, Community Support Frankston, 35 Beach St, Frankston, 3199.

Tax-deductible monetary donations can be made at www.frankston. net.

FRANKSTON Council financial and corporate planning manager Simone Wickes with Community Support Frankston manager Steve Phillips. Picture: Supplied

COMMUNITY groups around Frankston have agreed to pool their resources together to help solve the high rate of local homelessness.

The Frankston City Strategic Housing and Homelessness Alliance features 14 local organisations. The group’s chair Dr Gillian Kay said “ABS Census data showed that homelessness in Frankston City had increased by 14.7 per cent between 2011 and 2016” and “without the alliance we would expect to see further increases recorded in the 2021 Census.”

“Our alliance believes that an adequate supply of affordable and appropriate housing is the first essential step towards solving homelessness, however, we also understand that housing alone is not the solution.

“The alliance’s first challenge would be to understand the main causes of homelessness and how it is being experienced by local people.

That way we can create targeted solutions and bring down the numbers.

“Ultimately, the alliance wants to address the complete homelessness spectrum. There is the obvious, immediate need to increase affordable housing options and find secure accommodation for those without a safe place to sleep every night but there is also a need to identify those at-risk individuals and step in before homelessness occurs.”

Members of the alliance are Community Support Frankston, Peninsula Community Legal Centre, Peninsula Health, Bolton Clarke, Southern Homelessness Services Network,

Launch Housing, The Salvation Army Homelessness Frankston, Melbourne City Mission, NEAMI National, WAYSS, Mentis Assist, White Lion, Youth Support and Advocacy Service, and Frankston Council.

Dr Kay said “women and children are the most likely to experience, or be at risk of experiencing, homelessness, due to rising incidences of domestic violence. Women over 55 are an increasingly vulnerable group.”

“Often, at retirement time, women who have left paid employment to care for children over the course of their working lives can find themselves without the same financial safety net as men and no means to bridge that gap.

“Another hidden, at-risk group are those in unsafe living situations, like some rooming houses, where they are unlikely to want to stay for long periods but have nowhere else to go. Sadly even less than ideal housing situations can be financially out of reach for people living below the poverty line.”

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Drinks stolen POLICE are investigating theft of drinks in Frankston last month.

At around 7.30pm, 9 November, three females stole drinks from a Bayside Shopping Centre supermarket.

They then stole drinks from a bottle shop by putting them under their jumpers.

Police have released images of people they wish to speak to about the thefts. Anyone who recognises them can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote the incident number 200412756 or 200412754.

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THREE females wanted over the theft of drinks. Picture: Supplied

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Plate cloning arrests

Cars collide at station

TWO people have been arrested after a police investigation into the manufacturing of cloned number plates.

On 2 December, police arrested a 33-year-old man in Hampton and a 37-year-old woman on Beach Avenue, Mordialloc. The arrests followed a six-month investigation.

Frankston Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Nick Lamb said “police know that number plate theft and cloning is often at the centre of more serious offending.”

“It’s believed the cloned number plates being produced as part of this investigation can be linked to other crimes that have occurred in Melbourne’s south east such as burglaries, stolen vehicles and handling stolen goods,” he said. “Police take this type of offending very seriously and we are committed to identifying and holding offenders to account.”

TWO cars were involved in a crash just outside Chelsea Police Station on 7 December.

The two cars collided on Station Street at around 11.30am.

It is understood that a man and a woman both aged in their 80s were taken to hospital for observation.

Witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

A CAR crash at Chelsea Police Station.

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From tradie to teacher

Tired of chasing builders and clients for unpaid invoices, qualified carpenter Adam Laxton decided it was time for something new.

With 15 years’ experience in the trade, including running his own business, he decided to explore TAFE teaching.

“I loved the trade but was fed up with chasing money and working the long hours, a friend of mine said I should look into TAFE teaching,” Adam said.

“I’d trained my own apprentices but never seriously thought about teaching.

I had an opportunity to have a go at teaching a few classes and really liked it.”

After completing his Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, one of the requirements for TAFE teaching, he landed a full-time teaching role at Chisholm Institute of TAFE. He has progressed from teacher to program coordinator and he is now Chisholm’s manager for building and construction.

“Becoming a TAFE teacher offered me flexibility and the satisfaction of

training and mentoring these upcoming tradesmen and women,” he said.

Adams journey is not so different to other tradies turned teacher, some opt to change careers after suffering ongoing injuries, while others want to free up time to spend with their families.

“It’s a requirement that our teachers keep their skills up to Pictured: Adam Laxton date so some teachers still run their trades business on the weekends or after hours. It’s more than just a job, it’s a career,” Adam said.

If you’re a tradie, your skills and unique perspective could be invaluable for student learning. Find out more about the requirements for TAFE teaching, salary expectations and casual teaching opportunities at Chisholm, at a How to Become a Trades Teacher Virtual Information Session.

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PLANTING taking place in Aspendale. Picture: Supplied

Planting project on the foreshore MORE than 2000 shrubs and grasses have been planted between Aspendale and Carrum.

The planting program was run by Melbourne Water, which says it has “finished an environmental project to plant 2500 indigenous coastal shrubs and grasses at five key sites”.

Planting took place at Mordialloc Creek, Patterson River, and Surf Lifesaving Clubs at Chelsea and Carrum.

The workers who planted the shrubs and grasses were employed through the state government’s Working for Victoria initiative.

Melbourne Water’s Adam Ryan said “the planting by our Work for Victoria crews will strengthen and protect the coastal dunes from erosion and also create new habitats for local and migrating animals.”

“Our waterway blitz crews are passionate about protecting and improving our city and coastal environments. These works are a fantastic opportunity to give back to local communities. It’s been a successful collaboration between all involved.”

Kingston Council CEO Julie Reid said “we want to thank Melbourne Water for working with us to get these native plants in the ground.

This will make a significant and positive difference in protecting our beautiful foreshore areas and creating animal habitats.”

“This is an example of organisations working together to improve our environment and to create a better place for our community to live and enjoy.”

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New books for school library MORE than 1000 new books have been bought for Overport Primary School’s library.

The books were purchased through a federal government grant of nearly $13,000.

“This is such a great initiative. Each classroom will have new books to encourage reading and increase literacy skills,” Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said. “Research shows that children read 50 to 60 percent more in classrooms with libraries than without them. We all know that reading expands horizons and sparks imagination.”

New books include How to Make a Better World, Putting Australia on the Map, Star Wars Jedi Academy, 100 Women Who Made History and Minecraft Annual 2019.

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A plate full of healthy, abundant food “WE are all connected to food that is local, healthy and abundant” is the ethos, or “Community Aspiration” of The Community Plate (TCP). This collective of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula people is working together to bring the best of the peninsula’s produce to the tables of everyone.

Over an 18 month period TCP held discussions with a wide range of interested parties to develop an authentic, local vision that will guide all of its future work.

Community Plate’s Rodney Mackintosh said: “We spent a lot of time ensuring that we got our Community Aspiration right.

“We spoke with many, many people and developed an aspiration for The Community Plate that will progress work that genuinely represents what our region wants and needs.”

Key members are Peninsula Health, Frankston City Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire, the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Primary Care Partnership, the Department of Health and Human Services and Monash University.

The group has some stumbling blocks to overcome. In recent community conversations residents said things like: “I would love to buy more locally produced food but work and family commitments mean it’s hard to drive further to purchase food,” and “The cost of buying healthy food can be prohibitive, especially when you know you can get a whole meal for $5, even when you know it is rubbish.”

“This is evidence that the interest is there but we need to work on key is-

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Food for thought: Frankston South Saints and Carrum Netball Club players at the launch of the Community Plate at the Frankston District Netball Association, Jubilee Park.

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sues, such as access, affordability and availability,” Mr Mackintosh said.

Peninsula Health’s Rebecca Long said there were concerning trends around the rates of overweight and obesity on the peninsula. “It is estimated that nearly 60 per cent of residents in the south eastern region of Melbourne are overweight or obese,” she said.

“The consumption of unhealthy food and drinks is a significant contributor to these rising numbers.

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While nutrition plays a large role, TCP recognises that diet is not just an individual problem. The contribution of social and environmental factors – for example, the impact of our food system, how we make, grow, access, buy and consume food has also become increasingly apparent. Healthy environments are key to preventing this burden of disease.”

In the future TCP is planning to undertake a wide range of initiatives and will coordinate activities to help

it realise its community aspiration.

This includes establishing a local food network and running a localised social marketing campaign aimed at increasing vegetable intake in young children.

Anyone with an interest in healthy fresh food, strengthening the local food system and helping TCP realise its community aspiration is welcome to get involved.

Sign up at communityplate.org.au

All councils on notice THE Victorian Ombudsman is investigating what all local councils are doing to help residents financially struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The investigation is expected to be completed in the first half of next year. The ombudsman will look into whether information about councils’ financial hardship assistance is accessible for ratepayers, and if it is fair and reasonable.

Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass said “as we know too well, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn will see a growing number of people experiencing financial hardship.”

“Before the pandemic, my office regularly received complaints from ratepayers about the way councils responded when they could not pay their rates,” she said. “Financial counselling and community legal groups also raised concerns.

“I am aware that many councils are providing special assistance and relief for ratepayers during the pandemic.

However, it is increasingly clear these problems will endure into the future.

“I believe it is important to look at how councils in different parts of Victoria respond to hardship, to identify good practice that can be shared across the sector.”

Struggling ratepayers whose issues cannot be resolved through council can contact the Victorian Ombudsman for advice on (03) 9613 6222 from 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday, or online at www.ombudsman.vic.gov. au/complaints

Shifting of sand abandoned Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au BEACH box owners at Mount Martha North Beach have missed out on a sand-filled beach for Christmas.

Plans to move 10,000 cubic metres of sand from Mount Martha Beach South were abandoned on Thursday 3 December following concerns for public safety.

WorkSafe Victoria wanted the beach closed while earth moving equipment was being used to shift the sand, but the Department of Land, Water and Planning said it had no intention “to fully close Mount Martha Beach to complete works during summer nor at any other time of year”.

Storms also delayed work and the earth moving contractor had other work commitments.

The work was being carried out by the state government with $1.5 million from the federal government, an election promise by Flinders MP Greg Hunt.

A similar bid to “renourish” Mount Martha North with 12,000 cubic metres of sand in 2010 was all but washed away within three years.

Experts hired by the state government have stated that building a rock groyne to protect the beach would cause adverse effects elsewhere.

However, both Mr Hunt and the Mt Martha Beach Group Committee want the money spent on providing sand and building a rock groyne in the water that they claim will retain the trucked-in sand.

The group has told Energy, Envi-

Mount Martha landslip works

Safety trumps sand: Plans to replace thousands of cubic metres of sand swept away from Mount Martha Beach North has been cancelled because of safety issues surrounding the use of heavy earth moving equipment on the popular beach. Picture: Keith Platt

ronment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio that sand could be imported to neighbouring Hawker Beach (“on an as required basis”) if it further deteriorated as a result of the groyne.

Meanwhile, cracks have again appeared in the bitumen along the Esplanade between Balcombe Creek and Alice Street, apparently as a result of the eroding cliff.

The DELWP has hired consultants Water Technology to investigate future beach renourishment works at Mount Martha North, focussing on using sand dredged from offshore.

“DELWP is aware that some in the community believe that construction of hard structures, particularly groynes, are the right solution at Mount Martha North Beach,” the department stated in its December

“Stakeholder Update” newsletter.

“However, the advice from a series of expert studies is that such engineering solutions are not appropriate at this particular location because of significant adverse impacts they would cause along the adjacent coast, and because they would not be effective in keeping sand on the beach in the long-term.”

WORKS to provide temporary vehicle access to the property cut off during the landslip at the Esplanade, Mount Martha, in October were set to begin last week and take two days.

This week, residents will see further activity with the drilling of three bores near the service road above the Esplanade. The bores will obtain samples to determine the strength properties of the rock and soil and determine the depth of groundwater.

These works are expected to take three days.

Two further bores, lower down the hillside nearer the Esplanade, are also planned before Christmas. They will likely impact traffic over two days.

Revegetating the area is an important element in addressing the environmental impacts of the slip and in stabilising the slope. To ensure successful regrowth, this will be completed after all engineering works.

Speed limits on the Esplanade are 40kph near the slip. The service road remains closed to through traffic, however, residents can access their properties.

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We would like to say Thank You to our staff, volunteers and the Frankston Mornington Peninsula community.

Thank You to each and every one of our 6579 staff who have gone above and beyond to provide outstanding care for our community.

Thank You to our community for your ongoing support. We truly

appreciate all the messages, handwritten notes and drawings from students, and all the local businesses which donated food and drinks across the health service.

Thank You to our volunteers and consumer representatives who have continued to provide insight, care and support.

Please check our socials and website to be part of our Thank You Festival. www.peninsulahealth.org.au

As we head into the warmer weather and festive season, please be safe.

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If you become unwell and need medical attention, please attend the Emergency Department at Rosebud or Frankston Hospital.

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Heartfelt thanks to end a difficult year PENINSULA Health is saying thank you to its more than 6500 staff across the Frankston Mornington Peninsula as 2020 draws to a close.

“We know that many people in our health service and in our community were impacted by the pandemic, in a multitude of complicated and difficult ways,” says Felicity Topp, Chief Executive Peninsula Health.

“Each and every staff member at Peninsula Health went above and beyond to ensure we could provide outstanding care to our community.

I’d like to give my heartfelt thanks to all of our people for their wonderful contribution this year.”

As part of the Peninsula Health Thank You Festival 14-20 December 2020, Peninsula Health is also hosting its Service Recognition Ceremony, with 485 staff recognised for 10 plus years of service with the organisation.

Kim Heriot began her nursing career at Frankston Hospital in 1990 as a graduate nurse – three decades later she is one of our most experienced nursing leaders, taking on many roles including Operations Director of Medicine. This year Kim has supported the Infection Prevention & Control Team, Geriatric Psychiatric Inpatient Unit and the Medical Wards across the health service.

“It has been incredibly rewarding to be part of a team doing some phenomenal work in response to COVID-19.”

Working on the frontline of a pandemic is not a new experience for Kim – she travelled to Liberia and

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“These overseas trips were a really good opportunity to support local staff in the affected areas and undertake rewarding work in the Infection Control space,” says Kim. “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and to be able to go twice was just amazing.”

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Consultant and Patient Services Manager Viktorija Bonnamy, better known as Viki, is also

celebrating 30 years of service.

“I thought I’d seen it all in my many years here, but 2020 threw up more surprises than any of us could ever have imagined. An unforgettable year, in so many ways,” exclaims Viki.

“I’m so proud of, not only what I’ve been able to juggle this year in my two roles, but proud of the way all my colleagues have risen to the endless challenges. It truly has been inspiring.”

One of the first OHS initiatives

Viki supported was a No Lift project in 1999, which was “a real culture changer for staff.” Flash forward to 2020 and Viki is continuing to support staff in new and varied ways.

“This year I have reviewed more than 500 ergonomic applications for staff that have been working from home during the pandemic,” explains Viki.

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Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE public meeting held at Frankston last Tuesday night for the purpose of considering the matter of forming a bowling club, established the fact that a good deal of enthusiasm underlies the movement.

The shire president (Cr W. P. Mason) explained that he had convened the meeting by request, and it gave him considerable pleasure in so doing.

A bowling green would, he was sure, prove a great asset to the town, and attract visitors from all parts of the State.

It was unanimously resolved on the motion of Mr Milner Macmaster, seconded by Mr E. J. Parker, that a bowling club be established.

Mr Macmaster was appointed secretary.

The question of site caused consider able discussion. Mr T. J. McMurtrie gave valuable expert information relating to the laying down of greens and said that the cost would vary a great deal in accordance with the suitability or otherwise of the site.

He considered the reserve near the tennis court as being a site admirably adapted in every way for a bowling green.

He was supported in this by Mr W. Bell, an experienced bowler, and Messrs Dalman, Jennings and others agreed.

Cr. Oates and Mr S. Lawrey thought there might be difficulty in the way of securing the reserve referred to, and it was ultimately decided on the motion of Mr W. C. Young to appoint a committee consisting of Messrs BelI,

McMurtrie and Macmaster to meet the shire president and Cr Oates and inspect the reserve on Mornington Road, and report at a further meeting to be held on Wednesday, 16th inst. *** IT was with the deepest regret that the sad news of Mr Clement Renard’s untimely death was recently received in Hastings.

His strong personality combined with exceptional business ability, had gained for him many friends and universal respect in this district, where it is felt that it will be long before his place is filled.

By the fruitgrowers especially, his loss will be keenly felt, as he was untiring in his efforts to promote their interests, and to him is due a very large part of the credit of pushing on so rapidly the erection of the fine Cool Store which is proving such a boon to the growers.

The sympathy of the community in general is extended to his widow in her sad bereavement. *** ON Friday and Saturday the 26th and 27th November, the annual bazaar and sale of gifts was held in the Town Hall, under the auspices of Holy Trinity Ladies’ Guild, and was, in spite of the closing night being very wet, the most successful yet held, the takings totalling about £72.

Among the many well stocked stalls one of the most attractive was the produce stall, with its plentiful supply of lovely fresh fruit and vegetables.

Needless to say the ladies in charge were kept fully occupied attending to the wants of their numerous custom-

ers.

*** HARRY Lord, of Carrum, appeared at the Frankston Police Court last Monday, before Messrs C. G. V. Williams (chairman), C. Grant and Giles, J’s.P, to answer a charge of failing to register the birth of his child within the time specified by law.

The defendant produced a document purporting to be an affidavit taken before the registrar, Miss McGowan, and on the face of it the Bench decided to dismiss the charge.

Senior-Constable Bray, who appeared to prosecute, contended the Registrar should be present to verify her signature.

The chairman said inquiries could he made, and in the event of the document not proving what it appeared to be, the police could take further action.

The name of Mr Giles, J.P was then called and that gentleman stepped down from the Bench to enter the witness box, and explain why he had not had his child, born in March last, duly vaccinated.

Mr Giles explained at some length, but he was fined 10/- all the same. *** THE Mornington Races on Tuesday last was largely attended The Mornington Handicap was won by the Flemington trainer, J. Accola, with Tulkara, second place being filled by J. Curr’s Linass, who was ridden by W Duncan. *** ON Tuesday last an aeroplane might have been noticed flying in the direction of Mornington.

It was merely Melbourne’s greatest bookmaker, Mr. Wallace Mitchell, flying to the Mornington races.

He recently visited Randwick in the same style. *** DURING the Xmas holidays the New South Wales baseballers will visit Frankston and Mornington in char-abancs.

The trip will take place on Sunday, and they will be accompanied by representative Victorian players. *** ON Saturday, December 18th, the Presbyterian Church, Frankston, will hold a Xmas Fair in the Mechanics’ Institute.

All sorts of novelties have been arranged, and during the evening the Frankston Brass Band will be present.

The kiddies will also have the opportunity of meeting Father Xmas.

The proceeds are in aid of the Presbyterian Church, which is to be erected at Frankston shortly. *** ACCORDING to reports, Mr. Walter Schultz, of Mt. Eliza, who recently sold the Pier Hotel, Frankston, to Mr. E. J. Parker, licensee of the Bay View Hotel, Frankston, for £6500, has sold his orchard at Mt. Eliza to Mr. Thomas, who comes from “Sunraysia,” Mildura.

Mr. and Mrs. Schultz propose visiting Egypt, Shanghai, Honolulu, San Francisco, and Hong Kong.

After visiting California’s capital, they will visit Mr. Schultz’s birthplace in Nicaragua, the largest republic in Central America. ***

DROMANA, like every district throughout the country, sent its quota to Europe to fight the cause of the Empire.

Some returned, but unfortunately, many did not, and to honour these the Dromana people have erected Soldiers’ Memorial Club Rooms.

These were recently opened by Colonel Farr in the absence of the State Commandant. Mr. J. Lemmon, M.L.A., and Major Corder assisted at the opening service.

Next Saturday the Tyabb Soldiers’ Memorial will be unveiled by Brigadier-General (Pompey) Elliott, who is one of Victoria’s representatives in the Senate. *** IN the course of time, no doubt, Mr. J. Bradbury has received many flattering testimonies regarding the charming interior of The Fernery, on Mornington Road, Frankston, and there is not the slightest doubt these complimentaries were thoroughly deserved.

The Fernery is situated in a charming locality – the ti tree on the cliffs appear, viewed from the beach, to lay right over it, whilst the charmingly arranged tables, amidst a wealth of greenery and fernery, make it one of the finest lounges in the State.

Mr. Bradbury has now erected a refrigerating plant at the Fernery, and is supplying the Peninsula with ice.

This is a commendable enterprise, and we will have more to say about it next issue. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 10 December 1920

GALLERY TALK It’s wonderful to announce that the winner of the 2020 National Works on Paper prize is ACT based artist Annika Romeyn with her large multi-paneled watercolour monotype Endurance 5. The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s biennial National Works on Paper (NWOP) prize is one of the most prestigious awards and exhibitions in Australia, attracting leading contemporary artists from across the country working in the fields of drawing, printmaking, collage, animation, digital prints and paper sculpture. Annika has won the $15,000 major acquisitive award.

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With support from the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Friends of MPRG, the Gallery has acquired a brilliant selection of important contemporary works for the MPRG Collection for our local community to enjoy for generations to come. This year we have also acquired stunning works by Suzanne Archer, Timothy Cook, Robert Fielding, Winsome Jobling, Linda Puna and Jenna Lee. From over 1200 entries from around Australia, 74 works were shortlisted and are on display in the gallery until 21 February.

tune in for Hubert Pareroultja: Mastering Watercolour Workshop ‘A Tree Study’ where NWOP finalist Hubert Pereroultja will host from the Iltja Ntjarra Art Centre in Alice Springs. We are excited to be able to offer these free creative workshops by such esteemed, leading artists. You can use your own materials or purchase an MPRG materials Art box for these events.

MPRG Kids online features a Summer 2020 Kids Program, including a Sensational Sea Creatures workshop with Jill Anderson, for ages 2-10. Discover fantastic patterns inspired by artist Vera Möller. We also have a VCE Folio Development Workshop on Monday 18 or 25 January to help give VCE art students a head start for the year. This will be held in person at the gallery and is a great way to support our up and coming creative talent.

We strive to make art accessible to everyone in our community and entry to the Gallery is now free, bringing MPRG in line with all of the regional public galleries across Victoria.

You can check out our online programs on our website mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

You can enjoy a range of free online public programs, for kids and adults. Free online workshops include David Frazer: Mastering Linocut Printmaking on Saturday 16 January, where NWOP finalist David Frazer will explore the fundamentals of linocut printmaking. On Saturday 30 January,

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Pines steady to win, Dromana across the line against Hastings, Tyabb come close

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Somerville stride in: A modest total of just 95 by Seaford Tigers was no trouble for Somerville. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Pines’ run chase was a little shaky to start off with, as they fell to 2/11.

Opener Damien Lawrence held his ground though, and ended up scoring 87 not out.

Lawrence has started well in all of his innings this season, but ended up out for less than 30 each time. He made this match his own though, helping his side to a four wicket win.

At Bruce Park, Heatherhill claimed a win over Moorooduc.

Shamith Kannangara and Kasun Perera both impressed for Moorooduc, scoring half centuries. They got little help from their teammates though, who all ended up out for scores of less than 10.

Kieran Lenehan was impressive with the ball, claiming figures of 4/17 off six overs.

Heatherhill chased down a target of 164 with five balls to spare and four wickets in hand.

At Belvedere Reserve, Seaford Tigers set a target of just 95 for Somerville to chase down.

Somerville won the contest with 5 wickets in hand and 20 overs left to play.

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DROMANA scored a hard-fought win over Hastings on Saturday Batting first, Dromana put 124 runs on the board before their innings expired. Ben Brittain’s knock of 44 was his side’s best.

The Dromana bowlers would have to work hard to get a result, but they proved they were up to the task.

A middle order stand from Luke Hewitt and Matthew Shean put Hastings in a decent position to win. Once

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their wickets fell though, the match came to a swift conclusion.

Hastings lost their last seven wickets for just 29 runs, and ended up all out for 91.

Sam Fowler was the pick of the bowlers for Dromana, taking 4/16. It was his best performance for the season.

Delacombe Park celebrated a victory at home on the weekend, getting the better of Pearcedale.

No Pearcedale batsmen could capitalise on good starts to go on to make big scores. They ended up all out for 144, giving their opponents an attainable target to chase down.

They lost a few batsmen along the way, but good performances from Matthew Whelan and Ashley Walker got Delacombe Park the win - with three wickets left to spare.

Carrum secured a thumping victory at home against Crib Point on Saturday.

Openers Shaun Foster and Mark Cooper managed to chase down Crib

Point’s total on their own. Both batsmen finished not out as their side chased down 116 to claim a 10 wicket win.

Frankston YCW grabbed a victory against Rosebud at home. They won by five wickets.

Tootgarook only set their opponents a target of 106 to chase down. Archie Shepherd did damage with the ball, taking 4/24 to help restrict Tootgarook to a low score.

Balnarring’s run chase was unconvincing at times, but they ended getting over the line with two wickets in hand.

A second consecutive half-century from Anthony Joel helped Ballam Park to victory over Seaford.

Joel’s knock of 60 batting at number eight got his team to 174 at the expiration of their innings.

Seaford’s run chase got off to a nightmare start, with the side in dire straits at 5/37. Ryan McQueen came in and put 41 runs on the board, but he didn’t get much support.

Seaford ended up losing by 59 runs.

At Ferrero Reserve, Rye were rattled

by Mt Martha. Rye set their opponents a target of 82 to chase down, which they did without much trouble.

Carrum Downs had a good day against Skye, claiming an eight wicket win.

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TYABB fell agonisingly short of a win against Boneo on Saturday.

Boneo chose to bat first on their home deck, and put on a good show.

Opener Chris Jobling spent two hours at the crease and put 78 runs on the board.

Boneo finished their innings at 8/176, giving Tyabb a lot of work to do to get a win.

The Yabbies gave it their best shot, bringing the game right down to the wire. Tyabb’s innings expired with the side at 6/174, just three runs short of victory.

Tootgarook and Balnarring also played each other in a nail-biter on the weekend.

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BAXTER and Mornington’s clash on Saturday turned into a run-fest.

After losing the toss, Baxter was sent in to bat first. They played aggressive cricket at the crease, and ended up putting 219 runs on the scoreboard.

Daniel Warwick and Chris Brittain were both in good form, putting on scores of 64 and 77 respectively.

Faced with a huge mountain to climb, Mornington got to work. Opener Zac Garnet played his part, scoring 81 to get his side in a good position to win.

Although they worked hard they just couldn’t get over the line. Mornington’s innings came to a close after 40 overs with the side 20 runs short of victory.

Yohan Maddege was instrumental for Baxter, taking five wickets and wiping out Mornington’s middle order.

Peninsula Old Boys managed to secure a narrow 11 run win at home over Baden Powell.

A half century by Wade Pelzer put Peninsula OB in a good position. They would have to defend a total of 180.

Baden Powell worked hard to get within reach of their target. Batsman Rhys Elmi was in fine form, scoring 80 runs to give his side a chance of winning.

Once Elmi’s wicket fell, disaster struck for Baden Powell. They collapsed from 5/166 to all out for 169.

Sorrento scored a win on Saturday against Mt Eliza.

A knock of 80 by Jedd Falck helped Sorrento to a three wicket victory.

At Lloyd Park, Red Hill got the better of Langwarrin. Simon Dart was the man of the match, scoring 78.

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Scott Webster returns to Pines SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie FIFTEEN years after his last game for Frankston Pines veteran midfielder Scott Webster has returned to Monterey Reserve.

He last played in Pines’ 3-3 home draw with Fawkner-Whittlesea in the final round of the 2005 league season.

Webster’s impressive CV also includes stints at Eastern Pride, Oakleigh Cannons, Dandenong Thunder, Morwell Pegasus, Casey Comets, Mornington, Doveton and Seaford United.

His sole appearance for Seaford came in an FFA Cup tie against Brunswick Zebras last March which saw Seaford win 7-6 on penalties.

The 38-year-old adds much needed experience to the Pines’ midfield and looks certain to sit in front of the defensive line in what looms as one of the better midfields in State 3.

“I want to use pre-season to get as fit as I can and I really want to try and get promotion with Pines,” Webster said.

“I’m looking forward to playing under ‘Squizzy’ (head coach Kevin Taylor).

“He likes a laugh and he can be serious too which fits in well with me.”

Pines lost 3-1 to Doveton’s under21s last Thursday night at Monterey Reserve with Logan Crouch, Keegan Myatt and Sam Maggs giving the Doves a three-goal lead before Lachie McMinimee hit back for Pines.

The home side featured a couple of trialists and one was former Langy and Hampton Park United attacking midfielder Ahmad “Sosa” Suleiman.

Pines have kept the other triallist under the radar so far but it’s Alirezah Alizadeh who played on the left wing.

“Ali” played for Bollnäs in Sweden in 2019.

Former Langwarrin and Phillip Island player Max Boulton has trained with Pines as he makes steady progress in his comeback from an ACL injury incurred during the 2019 pre-season when training with Casey Comets.

Heading back home: Frankston Pines president Lee Davies welcomes midfielder Scott Webster back to Monterey Reserve last week. Picture: Supplied

The 23-year-old has not played since.

This Saturday (19 December) Monterey Reserve will host a clash between a Mauritius Select and a Fiji Select which kicks off at 3pm.

Bar and canteen facilities will be available and a number of internationals will take part.

Pines’ pre-season match schedule resumes on Saturday 16 January when it takes on Bunyip District at the multipurpose sports facility at Wedge Road in Carrum Downs (times to be confirmed).

In NPL2 news Langwarrin announced on facebook late last week that it had signed Vojo Milojevic from Springvale White Eagles.

Milojevic, 25, is a former Avondale winger who usually operates on the right.

“Langy’s a great club with a lot of

great people around the place,” Milojevic said.

“There’s a lot of talent in the playing group and they’re a good group of boys.

“Obviously winning the league is the aim but on a personal level I just want to give my best week-in weekout and be consistent with my performances.”

And followers of English League One may be interested to know that two former Langwarrin players could go head to head on Sunday at 2am (AEST).

Matt Millar should be in Shrewsbury Town’s matchday squad while Socceroo Bailey Wright is expected to be in the Sunderland line-up.

Shrewsbury hosts the Black Cats at New Meadow with the home side involved in a basement battle while the visitors are pushing for a play-off spot.

In State 4 news Peter Schwellinger is the new senior coach of Seaford United.

The club recently announced that Schwellinger and Matt Morris-Thomas would be joint senior coaches but Morris-Thomas has stepped down due to work commitments.

Schwellinger has coached at Frankston Pines, Old Carey, Melton Phoenix and Whittlesea United.

In 2017 he guided Whittlesea to a runner-up spot in State 3 North-West and the following year he led the club to the State 2 North-West title.

He didn’t coach in 2019 but his hunger for success hasn’t diminished.

“With the facilities and the players we have at Seaford if we can get a few additions I want to go for promotion,” Schwellinger said.

“The players we already have should make us a top four team so I’m working on new players now so we can finish in the top two and maybe get promotion.

“I think State 4 is one of the hardest leagues to get out of as only the top team is automatically promoted and the second team is in a play-off.”

Morris-Thomas told Schwellinger of his decision to step down last Tuesday and it came as a surprise.

“I initially signed on just to help Matt as I live in Pascoe Vale and work in Truganina so it can take me a couple of hours to get to training but I have taken the job on now so we will do what we can do.

“I love Matt as a player and I’ve told him that I want him to play. He’s an

outstanding player.

“And I want to help this club because it’s a great club with such great people.”

Schwellinger has reached out to former senior assistant and club legend Andy Lancaster asking him to become his assistant and is waiting for his response.

On the playing front he already has attracted ex-Waverley Wanderers, Peninsula Strikers, Doveton and Heatherton United striker Aziz Bayeh to training as well as Rosebud striker Blake Hicks.

“I used to coach Aziz in the Super League in the juniors with Dingley and I’ve also coached Blake in the past as well.

“Blake may bring down his brother and Hayden is a good goalkeeper and we need two good goalkeepers.”

Meanwhile State 4 rival Chelsea has arranged four pre-season games starting in January.

Chelsea takes on Aspendale Stingrays on Saturday 30 January at Browns Reserve, Pakenham United on Saturday 6 February at IYU Recreation Reserve, Casey Panthers on Saturday 13 February at Prospect Hill Reserve and Lyndale United on Saturday 20 February at Lyndale Secondary College.

Both reserves and senior matches have been arranged with 1pm and 3pm kick-offs but these times are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

In State 5 news Aspendale Stingrays have arranged friendlies for January and early February.

Senior coach Lee Barber confirmed that his club will play Noble Park United on Thursday 21 January at 7pm (venue to be confirmed), Peninsula Strikers on Saturday 23 January at Centenary Park (reserves and seniors, times to be announced), Chelsea on Saturday 30 January (see State 4 news above) and Ringwood City on Saturday 6 February at Jubilee Park (reserves and seniors, times to be announced).

Vinnie succeeds in Sydney again HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based trainers David and Coral Feek have continued their successful raid on Sydney racing with their gutsy gelding I Am Vinnie.

Bringing up his third victory at Randwick and remaining unbeaten in New South Wales, I Am Vinnie proved too good for his opposition to win the $125,000 Fujitsu General Handicap (1400m) by a length on Saturday 12 December.

Despite being pocketed with 300m to run, jockey Jake Noonan navigated a clear passage aboard the gelding to overhaul his rivals and skip away to score a one length victory over the Kris Lees-trained Juventus.

Co-trainer David Feek said he was thrilled to see their plan pay off.

“He went to Ballarat [two starts ago] and ran what was probably a career best and yesterday he was just beyond belief. The application of the blinkers this prep and targeting the race has worked wonders,” he said.

While I Am Vinnie has clearly thrived with competing in Sydney, Feek said that there hasn’t been anything obvious in his work at home that would suggest it.

“The stats don’t lie but there’s nothing physically or mentally at home that suggests he should run better going that way. He did well at Eagle Farm and that’s right-handed so perhaps the travel stimulates him, and I think Randwick is such a great, fair track,” he said.

Feek said the victory on Saturday was extra special for connections.

“Louise Mancinelli (owner) has put the whole group together and unfortunately she lost her brother Troy, who was in his mid-40s, about three or four months ago after battling cancer. If we’re superstitious then perhaps Troy was with Jake and with Vinnie on Saturday. It was particularly pleasing to secure the win for the ownership group,” Feek added.

Jockey Jake Noonan, who rode another winner on Sunday for his father Tony, couldn’t have been happier to secure a third victory aboard I Am Vinnie in Sydney.

“What a fantastic story for not only myself but David, Coral and the staff and the owners,” he said. “There would’ve been about 20 people from Melbourne that flew up to follow him, as they do every start. He’s got an impeccable record there. He’s been a great horse for me. He’s just a real warrior and when you need him, he’s always

there to count on. It was a fantastic day.

We weren’t in until the last at 6:20pm so there was a long think about it but it’s great to be rewarded.”

I Am Vinnie’s record now stands at seven wins and seven placings from 30 starts. He has amassed just over $300,000 in prizemoney.

Back again: David and Coral Feek’s I Am Vinnie winning his first of three raids on Randwick. Picture: Supplied

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