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Horses for courses HERE’S something you don’t see every day. A horse mingling with guests indoors at a Frankston Arts Centre luncheon. The horse called Princess, who helps transport hearses for Frankston’s Allison Monkhouse funeral services, acted like a princess and was calm and happy to socialise with lunch guests. Fellow horse workmate Cricket also attended the lunch and both animals were perfect guests on their best behaviour. Pictured are Susan Correll and Trevor Nolan getting to know Princess. Picture: Gary Sissons

Sky rail ‘not ruled out’ Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE state government has declined to dismiss the possibility of a sky rail along the Frankston line as part of its plans to remove eleven level crossings. Labor Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan was asked in Parliament last week by Liberal shadow public transport spokesman David Hodgett

whether the minister will “now categorically rule out future sky rail ever being considered for the Frankston line. Yes or no?”. Ms Allan said the government “will be taking the advice of the experts and the engineers on what is right for each location” and accused Mr Hodgett of “scaremongering” to try to stop Labor separating road from rail at level crossing intersections to ease congestion.

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“I cannot find, and Melburnians cannot find, any record of the former Liberal government during its four years starting and finishing one single level crossing,” Ms Allan said. “For four long years it did nothing about one of the most important ways that we can reduce road congestion and run more trains.” The exchange about elevated rail in Parliament came after the state government announced last Sunday

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(7 February) that a nine-metre-high elevated rail track will be built along sections of the Cranbourne-Pakenham line as part of a $1.6 billion project to remove nine level crossings. The weekend announcement sparked anger among some homeowners and residents along the Cranbourne-Pakenham line about a lack of community consultation before the sky rail option was finalised. They believe elevated rail will be an eyesore

and noise from passing trains will rise. Frankston councillors have so far opted not to get involved in talks with the state government over any possibility of sky rail along the Frankston line, feeling it is too early to address any concerns over elevated rail since no detailed plans have been released yet (‘Sky Rail a future fight’, The Times 8/2/16). Continued Page 6

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Hospital’s expansion a business builder Peace time: Artist Jeff Gilmour, left, and Yvens De Camargo catch up for a cuppa at Charlwood Cafe named in honour of World War II veteran and author Don Charlwood. Picture: Gary Sissons

Cafe name honours war author ONE of Frankston’s favourite sons has been recognised by having a cafe at Frankston Library named in his honour. Cafe owner Yvens De Camargo decided to name the coffee shop after World War II veteran turned author Don Charlwood when he read about his wartime experiences and successful literary career. “I thought ‘This guy is amazing. He’s like an unsung hero. We need to do something’,” Mr De Camargo said. Long-time Frankston resident Mr Charlwood, who died in 2012 aged 96, flew in 30 bombing missions as a RAAF navigator in Lancaster bombers during World War II and he and pilot

Geoff Maddern were the first 103 Squadron crew to survive a tour in nine months. He later reflected that of the 20 men who had qualified as navigators with him, only five were still alive at the end of the war. Mr De Camargo said Mr Charlwood’s widow, Nell, visited the library last week and was thrilled to see two portraits of her late husband on display. “She told me she used to be a librarian,” he said. After World War II Mr Charlwood worked as an air traffic controller at Melbourne Airport but also turned his hand to writing books and wrote 11 books including No Moon Tonight

(1956) about his wartime experiences. His 1965 novel All The Green Year, about three boys growing up on the eve of the Great Depression, became a classic and was studied in high schools for decades afterwards. Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said Mr Charlwood’s legacy lives on through his books, including All The Green Year and Marching as to War. “It is wonderful that the Library Cafe has been named after his honour. We hope that this helps to keep his name – and important works – alive for generations to come.” See Page 12-13 for ‘Don Charlwood recalls utter futility of war’.

CONSTRUCTION companies, landscapers, tradespeople and suppliers are welcome to attend a free ‘Meet the Builder’ event on Thursday 25 February, to register for any opportunities that may arise from Frankston Private Hospital’s $45 million expansion project. According to Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley, the Frankston Private Expansion project, delivered by Watpac on behalf of Healthscope and Generation Healthcare REIT, will include opportunities for local suppliers to bid for work packages on the project. “This opportunity has been arranged through Frankston City’s ‘Buy Local’ program, which has brought about some amazing partnerships through major construction projects in the last few years,” Cr Dooley said. The City’s Buy Local program has so far resulted in more than $20 million of construction and related contracts awarded to Frankston City based businesses on major projects such as The Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre (PARC), Frankston Hospital and the South East Water headquarters. According to Santo Mangano from Carrum Downs business S & A Paving, which was awarded the concreting contract for PARC under

the City’s Buy Local Program, local contracts bring economic benefits to wider the local community and opportunities to hire more staff. “Making money locally means that you spend money locally: we always source local materials and the boys always eat their lunch at local cafes,” Mr Mangano said. “As we had extra work doing the concreting for the aquatic centre, I needed about 25 staff on and off during that project. Whereas I usually employ about 10 staff during off-peak times,” he said. The Frankston Private Hospital expansion project can create a great number of opportunities for local businesses, through the Buy Local Program. “From ceiling and paving works to metalwork, signage to fencing, tiling, road works and almost everything in-between, any businesses that may have an opportunity to get involved with this project, should definitely find out more,” Cr Dooley said. Free ‘Meet the Builder’ event When: Thursday 25 February, 4–5.30pm Where: Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St, Frankston Register to attend at businessfrankston.com.au/events

Basketball stadium funding stoush back on Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au POLITICAL bickering over the funding of the redevelopment of the Frankston Regional Basketball Centre has bounced back despite the project being given the green light late last year. The stoush between the Labor and Liberal parties over contributions towards the $12 million first stage of the project has gone into overtime after Frankston councillors decided to again ask the Labor state government for a greater financial contribution. At the latest public council meeting Cr Darrel Taylor said the state government needs “to be held to account” for not matching federal and council funding for a stadium upgrade to include four extra basketball courts taking the total to ten and upgrades to

spectator seating, car parking, change rooms and public toilets. The federal government will contribute $4.95 million to the project, the state government $2.5 million and council $4 million. The Frankston and District Basketball Association will chip in $1 million towards redevelopment of the Seaford stadium. “We’re putting in $4 million – more than what the current state government is putting in and yet they want to put rate capping on us,” Cr Taylor said. “We need to highlight state government failures, I don’t care who [which political party] is in. “They are putting in the least amount of money and the scope of the project has been reduced to accommodate that. They need to step up to the plate and provide an equal amount of funding – if not more – than the federal government so that this project can be

completed because at the moment it’s not a fully completed project.” The Times understands exterior landscaping works have been scaled back as a result of a funding shortfall for the initial stage one plan. Crs Taylor, Glenn Aitken, Rebekah Spelman and Michael O’Reilly voted to write to Labor Sports Minister John Eren to demand more money for the first stage. Crs Sandra Mayer, Colin Hampton and mayor Cr James Dooley opposed the move. “I just don’t think this is going to achieve anything except cause bad blood between us and the state government,” Cr Mayer said. Cr Dooley called the demand for more money “tasteless” and said “it lacks guile”. The mayor said he is keen to discuss funding with the state government for other sporting projects in the region instead of being drawn

back into a dispute over the basketball stadium project. Labor Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny repeatedly blasted the Coalition federal government last year over a failure to commit funding for the stadium upgrade but last week declined to say whether the state government would now match the federal government’s $4.95 million contribution. Mr Edbrooke referred the question to Ms Kilkenny since the stadium is in the Carrum electorate. “The Andrews Labor government has committed $2.5 million towards the Frankston Basketball Stadium so that this important project can proceed, and we’re pleased that the federal government has belatedly come on board with its contribution,” Ms Kilkenny said in a statement. “Finally, this great expansion can

now begin and I’m looking forward to all parties getting on with the job without further delay. “Basketballers in the Frankston and Carrum area have waited long enough for this upgrade to Frankston Basketball Stadium. It’s time this upgrade began.” Federal Liberal Dunkley MP Bruce Billson urged “the Victorian State Labor government to do the right thing by the Dunkley community, stop playing politics and commit its own funding toward this project”. “Given the significance of the project and the benefit to our local community, I am unable to understand why the State Labor government has not committed even $1 to the project. The previous Coalition Victorian state government committed the $2.5 million that Labor has attempted to claim as its own contribution.”

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SIX decades of experience are being passed on to University of the Third Age students in Frankston. Chinese calligrapher Mike Li has been learning and mastering the art of drawing and painting Chinese characters since he was five years old in China. The Frankston resident, who arrived in Australia in 2013, is a member of the Chinese Calligraphy Association, and said some of his art works have been displayed in the Great Wall Museum. He said he is happy to pass on the skills he has learned.

“I have about 20 students and each class has five or six students.” Mr Li also has a vast collection of masters calligraphers’ work, including his own, at his home-based museum. The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a self-funded, voluntary organisation providing learning opportunities to members aged 50 and over who are retired or not working full-time. See u3af.org.au or call 9770 1042 for further information.

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Stolen car used by burglars GoPro helmet fine thrown out on appeal len from Langwarrin, in the street. He yelled at the men in the cars to leave and went into the driveway where he was run down by the reversing white utility, luckily ending up in the tray and not being injured. The man jumped out and the ute drove off, damaging a neighbour’s wooden fence. The victim then grappled with the driver of the Nissan Patrol as he was trying to flee the scene. The car was turned around at the end of the court and driven straight at the man, who managed to jump out of the way. The four-wheel-drive then drove off in an unknown direction. It is believed motor bikes previously stored at the address may have been the targets of the thieves. One is described as Caucasian, 25-28, 173cm tall, with a stocky build and dark brown hair short on the sides and longer on top. He was wearing a grey singlet.

AGGRAVATED burglaries in Langwarrin and Dingley Village last week are being investigated by police. In one of the incidents, a burglar drove a stolen four-wheel-drive at a man trying to prevent his escape. He was unhurt. In the first instance a man drove a white utility to a business on Martlesham Drive, Langwarrin, 12.40am, Tuesday 2 February. About five minutes later the man went to the front of the business where he stole a white Nissan Patrol. Detectives believe that he and a man in the white ute drove to a house in Harrier Ct, Dingley Village, where a 52-year-old man was woken at 2.30am by a loud noise in his driveway. Looking out of the window he saw the white utility backed up to his garage with the tailgate down. He also saw the white Nissan Patrol, which detectives believe to be the one sto-

Plea for bike’s return FRANKSTON police are calling for help in finding a stolen motorcycle that has “significant sentimental value” for the owner. The deaf and mute man bought it following the death of his father. It was stolen from Tyrone St, Seaford, on 15 December. Detective Acting Sergeant Ryan Collins, of Frankston CIU, is appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the motorcycle to call him on 9784 5590 or Crimestoppers 1800 333 000. Seen it?: The stolen motorbike.

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THE case against a Victorian motorcyclist fined for having cameras attached to his helmet has been thrown out by a County Court judge on appeal. Max Lichtenbaum was fined $289 and lost three demerit points after being pulled over by police in Frankston in March 2014 for wearing a helmet with cameras affixed. Mr Lichtenbaum was found guilty in the Frankston Magistrates Court last year of not wearing an approved motorcycle helmet (‘No go for GoPro cams on helmets’, The Times 28/9/15). Lawyers Maurice Blackburn appealed the magistrate’s decision, arguing successfully that the Australian Standard governing motorcycle helmets was not made freely accessible to the public by VicRoads, therefore, riders could not be found guilty of breaching a standard that was not publically available. In handing down his decision in the County Court on Friday (12 February), Judge John Jordan said: “I am not satisfied with the magistrate’s order and dismiss the charge”. Maurice Blackburn also argued during the appeal hearing that motorcycle helmets in Victoria needed to meet the relevant standard at the date of manufacture and supply. It was submitted that this meant helmets could not be considered non-compliant at a later date, such as if a camera was attached. But because the first argument was accepted by Judge Jordan, he did not need to rule on the latter argument. Maurice Blackburn principal Malcolm Cumming said the firm would continue

lobbying for legislative change in relation to this aspect of the case. “We need to get clarity and confirmation for motorcycle riders in Victoria that approval of the relevant standard applies at the date of manufacture and supply, and not beyond,” Mr Cumming said. “That will bring Victoria in line with the explicit position in Queensland, South Australia and, as of December last year, the ACT.” He described the today’s appeal result as “a long time coming”. “Since the matter was first brought to us by the Victorian Motorcycle Council, and preceded through various incarnations at the Frankston Magistrates Court where there was ultimately an unsuccessful outcome, then to appeal that outcome in the County Court and get a favourable result today, is fantastic and we’re all very pleased.” Mr Lichtenbaum described the case as “very stressful,” but added: “I’m pleased that after two years it’s now over. I’m very safety conscious and put these cameras on my helmet at the time mainly for safety reasons. I feel safer knowing that if I have an accident I’ve got proof of what happened.” Peter Baulch, from the Victorian Motorcycle Council, said the appeal was “a win for common sense”. “This puts pressure now on VicRoads and regulatory authorities to recognise what they call at the national level as regulatory harmonisation. We poor motorcyclists simply call it uniform road rules right around Australia and that’s what’s needed,” he said.

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Elevated rail not discounted Continued from Page 1 Upper House South Eastern Metropolitan region Greens MP Nina Springle wants the government to clarify who will pay for “the construction and upkeep” of new open spaces created by the construction of Sky Rail in the south east. “I have met on a few occasions with local residents’ groups about issues of public open space, which is a perennial issue in the south east,” Ms Springle told Parliament. “The plans released on Saturday [for the Cranbourne-Pakenham line] would create the equivalent of 11 MCGs of open space for communities.

“The possibility that local councils might be forced to pay for the construction and upkeep of these open spaces, especially with rate capping to commence in July, is of concern.” An office of the Victorian Government Architect report, lodged as part of a Victorian Design Review Panel series, last year stated “lowering a section of the rail corridor under an at-grade road is the most supportable solution in most circumstances”. The Level Crossings Removals: Lessons Learned report found an elevated road of rail structure is “often a cheaper solution” but “will have a significant physical presence and impact on a place”.

Nearby waterways, such as those at the Frankston end of the Frankston line, can however make it logistically impossible to opt for a rail under road option involving the digging of vast trenches. While Ms Allan refused to confirm whether elevated rail is under consideration for the Frankston line, she did say Labor MPs Paul Edbrooke (Frankston), Sonya Kilkenny (Carrum) and Tim Richardson (Mordialloc) “are excited about this opportunity to have a conversation with their communities based on the expert advice of engineers and the experts”. “Indeed the member for Frankston tells me that people in the last day or

Sky’s no limit: An artist’s impression of an elevated rail line section proposed for the Cranbourne-Pakenham line. Picture: Level Crossings Authority

so have been saying to him, ‘Just get on and get rid of these level crossings’,” Ms Allan said. Level crossing removal works have

begun at Ormond, McKinnon and Bentleigh. The rail line is being lowered and the train stations are being rebuilt at the three sites.

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A STOLEN Subaru WRX sedan was thrown into reverse on the Frankston freeway when the driver tried to evade police, Friday 5 February. Frankston Highway Patrol had tried to intercept the car, stolen from Elsternwick on 24 January, near the Seaford Rd off-ramp. But, instead of pulling over, the 21-year-old driver and his 17-year-old passenger, both of Seaford, slammed on the brakes, causing other cars to swerve out of the way, reversed and drove the wrong way down the off-ramp. The car’s muffler dropped off in the pursuit. Detective Acting Sergeant Ryan Collins said the pair “did a runner” but were found hiding behind nearby houses and arrested. The girl was bailed to appear at Frankston Children’s Court, 8 March, on car theft charges. The man, of Kerry Ct, Seaford, was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, 5 May, on car theft charges, failing to stop, conduct endangering serious injury and being a learner driver without a licenced driver beside him.

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PARKS Victoria chief executive Bradley Fauteux will speak about his vision for national parks, including Point Nepean, at Saturday’s annual general meeting of Nepean Conservation Group. “Bradley Fauteux supports Parks Victoria’s Healthy Parks Healthy People approach to managing parks, and brings with him extensive experience in park management, environmental issues and stakeholder relations,” the group’s president Dr Ursula de Jong said. Ms de Jong said Mr Fauteux’s visit followed a January in which “the media put a spotlight on the plight of Victoria’s national parks, highlighting funding cuts, lack of resources, loss of personnel, and calling on the state government to take serious and immediate action to redress the situation”. It also comes two weeks after two open days were held at Point Nepean to discuss Parks Victoria’s plans for developing the Quarantine Station section of the park following the state government’s rejection of a multi-million development accepted by the previous Liberal-led government. The Nepean Conservation Group’s annual general meeting starts 3.30pm Saturday 20 February, at Badcoe Hall, in the former Quarantine Station precinct of Point Nepean National Park. Details: nepeanconservationgroup.org.au

Wills a way to give back ANYONE who needs to make or update their Will should mark the 24 February in their calendar as this is the day Red Cross has organised a Community Wills Day in Frankston where local solicitors will prepare a simple will from just $75 per person. The Red Cross Wills for Life program has so far helped over 5000 Australians get their affairs in order with a new or updated will and many have confirmed a gift in their will to Red Cross. A gift in your will helps support the everyday work of Red Cross both in Australia and around the world. For more information about Red Cross Community Wills days or to make an appointment phone 1800 811 700 or email bequests@redcross.org.au Frankston Wills Day Date: Wednesday 24 February Time: 10am-3pm at Frankston Mechanics Institute, 1N Plowman Place, Frankston

Jobs go in science cuts blow A RESTRUCTURE of the CSIRO announced last week has put the future of the CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Centre in Aspendale in doubt. CSIRO CEO Larry Marshall sent an email to all staff at the national science organisation last Thursday (4 February) to advise staff cuts in departments tasked with monitoring climate change. The Aspendale laboratory, where scientists research the effects of climate change, is expected to bear the brunt of the job losses. CSIRO Staff Association president Dr Michael Borgas, an air quality scientist, said up to 70 from a total of 110 staff at Aspendale could face redundancy. “The areas of work that were singled out in the CEO’s statement for reductions cover a large majority of people working in Aspendale in climate monitoring and also climate modelling so the expectation is a large number of the cuts will be here in Aspendale,” Dr Borgas said. Last week’s announcement is a result of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Liberal Science Minister Christopher Pyne pushing ahead with more cuts at the Aspendale facility following the Abbott government’s initial cuts to climate change research two years ago. Mr Marshall’s email to staff

claimed CSIRO research models had been able “to prove global climate change” but since “that question has been answered” the science body should “find solutions for the climate we will be living with”. The email also stated the CSIRO would “pivot” to support Australia’s commodities industry. “Commodities are the bedrock of our nation and we will always support that industry especially now in times of declining prices when innovation can fundamentally change the game,” Mr Marshall said. “But just selling commodities is not the path to an innovation nation – we have to be smarter than that: can we develop science that turns a commodity into a unique product that sells for a premium? We need more from ore.” Dr Borgas acknowledged the CEO had been hired to look at commercial outcomes at the science organisation but he said staff are “shocked by the scale” of the job cuts and he said the CSIRO executive had not consulted business unit managers before making the decision to slash climate research work. “The thing that’s gone missing now is advocates for a certain amount of research every nation does to look after its long-term environmental sustainability, for example, and that’s governmentfunded research,” Dr Borgas said. “It can be quite innovative in some ways but it’s not mainstream – trying to be like Google type stuff – so it’s become unfashionable and unfortunately there’s not enough counterbalancing voices at the moment so you get a more

Climate of cuts: CSIRO scientists John Clarke, left and Louise Wilson discuss the latest job cuts at the science body’s Aspendale laboratories with Labor Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus. Picture: Gary Sissons

balanced outcome from the executive decision. “The executive decision has been the nation doesn’t want that sort of research anymore. It only wants research that will lead to commercial outcomes.” Up to 350 jobs across the CSIRO nationally could be cut in the short term although Mr Marshall promised “head count” will be the same at the end of the restructure process in two years’ time. Isaacs Labor MP Mark Dreyfus slammed federal government’s move to axe scientist jobs at the CSIRO.

“The Abbott-Turnbull government has a deplorable record that demonstrates its utter contempt for science and for Australian workers. It seems intent on gutting the CSIRO, Australia’s peak science body which has done ground-breaking international climate research,” Mr Dreyfus said. “Employees of the CSIRO centre in Aspendale have every right to fear this government. Nothing has changed – Malcolm Turnbull pays lip service to ‘innovation’ but is sacking some of the nation’s leading scientists.

“The CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Centre in Aspendale is one of the most important climate research centres in Australia and has provided essential data so that we can better understand and respond to the threat of climate change. If reports of a head count reduction to just 30 are true, it will rip the heart out of the Centre.” Dr Borgas said the union will try to work towards redeploying as many CSIRO staff as possible with a final announcement on job losses at Aspendale expected by April.

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All abuzz: John Buzaglo of Mornington was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia on 26 January for services to yachting. He is holding a photo of Miss Nylex, the “wingsail” catamaran that revolutionised international yacht racing including the modern America’s Cup. Picture supplied

in 1942 at age 17 and served on corvettes in the Indian and Pacific oceans, chasing enemy submarines, removing mines, and escorting supply fleets. He rose to the rank of sub-lieutenant and was gunnery officer on his last ship, HMAS Wagga, which was part of the liberation of Hong Kong. At war’s end he joined a firm called Moulded Products, headed by Melbourne plastics manufacturing pioneer John Derham, Sir Peter’s father. One of the company’s brand names was Nylex, and Moulded Products became Nylex in 1967, later becoming one of the great plastics makers in Australia and giving its name to the world-famous C Class cat.

Buzaglo built his first yacht, a 16 footer (4.8 metres), in his backyard at Cheltenham, and sailed it on Port Phillip with Kath and their two daughters Lynne and Robyn. They were founding members of Beaumaris Yacht Club and later joined Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron. In the 1950s he saw his first catamaran on the beach at Blairgowrie, near where he holidayed each summer with his family, and later bought an XY16 kit from the “father” of cat design in Australia, Charlie Cunningham. Buzaglo joined the Cunningham team on its C Class cat Quest in the 1960s and with Charlie’s son Lindsay had success in the United States and nearly won the Little America’s Cup in the

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VETERAN international yachtsman John Houston Buzaglo is known around the world as “Buz” although some of his mates have taken to calling him Sir Buz after he was awarded an OAM on Australia Day. Now in his 92nd year, the Mornington resident was given a gong for “services to sailing as a yachtsman and [sailing] instructor”. Buzaglo is best known for co-founding a syndicate that built the world’s first solid-sail racing yacht – it looks like an airplane wing atop a catamaran. Sponsored by Melbourne-based Nylex Corporation, the C Class catamaran Miss Nylex was built in 1971 and defended the International Catamaran Challenge Trophy (more popularly known as the Little America’s Cup) against New Zealand in 1974. It set the Australian speed record for a sailboat of 21 knots in 1972, beat the best 18-footers in Sydney Harbour, and inspired a revolution in racing yacht design. (Nylex chief Peter (later Sir Peter) Derham, a keen yachtsman himself, was the man who backed the visionary project in 1971. On the peninsula, Sir Peter, who died in 2008 at age 83, was best known for starting Red Hill Estate winery.) Buzaglo’s love of boats started as a boy when he and his two younger brothers built canoes to paddle on a creek near their home in the Dandenong Ranges. In a sign of things to come, he once built a glider with a three-metre wing span. He installed the family cat as test pilot. On its first flight, the cat jumped out just before it crashed. In his teens he met lifelong mate John “Jock” Scrivenor, who introduced him to sailing in the summer of 1938-39 at Frankston Yacht Club. Buzaglo joined the Royal Australian Navy

United Kingdom in 1965, capsizing when hit by a squall in sight of the finishing line while leading the Brits in the final race of the best-ofseven series. The Cunninghams finally won the coveted cup in 1970. The next year Buzaglo and his sailing mates Frank Strange and Chris Wilson founded the Miss Nylex syndicate to take on Quest at trials to pick an Australian defender for the 1972 series. Miss Nylex performed best but selectors chose Quest as they were worried about the radical wingsail being damaged during the defence against the Americans. The wingsail was designed by syndicate member Roy Martin, who worked at General Motors Holden in Port Melbourne. He was named Australian Yachtsman of the Year in 1974, the first time a designer had won. Miss Nylex won the right to defend the cup in 1974 and trounced New Zealand’s Miss Stars 4-0. Light winds ruined the 1976 defence off Sorrento and Miss Nylex was beaten by a lighter boat, Aquarius from the United States. After the syndicate disbanded, Buzaglo finished his 32-year career with Nylex Corporation, where he was advertising manager, in 1978 and he and Kath bought a property on Hunts Rd, Bittern, built a lake and started Linden Lake Sailing School, which he operated for 17 years, teaching thousands of children (and some adults) in a safe and controlled environment. The couple moved to a townhouse within a stone’s throw of Fishermans Beach in Mornington about 20 years ago. Until last year, Buzaglo was co-owner of a historic wooden fishing boat stored at the marina in Hastings and regularly threw a line into Western Port with his mates. In mid-2014 Buzaglo started his autobiography, which will be published this year. It’s called A wing and a prayer: how Australian ingenuity produced the world’s first solid wingsail catamaran and retained the Little America’s Cup.

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THIS summer, Frankston has come to life with pop-up activities, information counters and shops across the city centre. “With the sun shining and so many people visiting our city by the bay, it makes sense to activate the unused spaces around our city,” Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said. Frankston Youth Hangouts have introduced a summer pop-up into White Street Mall, where local young people are welcome to meet and hang out. “With a retro caravan, deck chairs, a basketball ring and totem tennis available, this is a fun and safe space for locals aged 12-24 to get together and take part in activities over the summer,” Cr Dooley said. “The Youth Hangouts pop-up will offer a range of programs, including an opportunity for young people to paint the outside of the vintage caravan under the direction of a graphic artist and acoustic music sessions. Visitors are also welcome to spend a day lazing about in the banana lounges and chatting with youth workers. There are also be laptops and wi-fi available, offering internet access.” “Other fun filled activities are being planned over the summer as a part of the program.” The award-winning Frankston Visitor Information Centre has also introduced a summer pop-up counter at the Frankston Train Station. The VIC summer pop-up counter operates every Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, offering

commuters an opportunity to find out what’s on and purchase tickets to local events. “The volunteers and staff at the VIC offer a wealth of knowledge about the best things to do around our city. Commuters who visit them at the station will also be able to purchase tickets they have available to events like this year’s Sand Sculpting Australia exhibition ‘A Day at the Zoo’,” the mayor said. The Space Innovators program has also opened a pop-up shop called ‘The Frankston Bazaar’, at the site of the former Dick Smith business on the corner of Wells and Keys Street. The Frankston Bazaar stocks a range of goods from different vendors, offering everything from vintage clothing, to collectable memorabilia and local hand-crafted art and jewellery. “With a number of businesses operating, the Frankston Bazaar is like a local market place, under the one roof,” Cr Dooley said. The Youth Hangouts Pop-Up operates every weekday in the White Street Mall, from 12-6pm in January and 3-6pm in February. The Visitor Information Centre summer pop-up counter operates from Frankston Train Station 3-7pm every Thursday and 9.30am-1.30pm every Saturday, until the end of March. The Frankston Bazaar opens from 9am-5pm, on the corner of Wells and Keys Streets, Frankston.

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Speakers explore arts, history LARS Tharp, a presenter on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow program, is the first speaker for the year of the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Mornington Peninsula branch. The ceramics and oriental art specialist, broadcaster and speaker will tell the story of London’s Foundling Hospital, at 5.30pm, Friday 26 February, at Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Rd, Mornington. The Foundling hospital was established in 1739 by philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram as a home for the education and maintenance of exposed and deserted young children. Artist William Hogarth had a long association with the hospital and was a governor, as was composer George Handel. “Lars will explore how Thomas Coram

achieved his aim of providing a refuge for ‘foundlings’, and for babies at risk of infanticide, and the part Hogarth and Handel played in this. It is a gripping story with huge resonance for our own time,” society chair Janet Glaspole said. Those wishing to attend should call Glad Hungerford, 9787 2092, who will reserve a seat for $20. The hour-long, illustrated lectures are followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the lecturer and members. A range of topics to be covered this year includes “Inside Monet’s house at Giverny”; “Elizabeth Taylor’s greatest love affair … with jewels” and “The aesthetics of traditional Japanese architecture and design”.

Rotary honours workmanship FOUR people who have “given outstanding community service to the local community” received Rotary Club of Mt Eliza pride of workmanship awards last month. The ceremony was held at Toorak College. Vocational excellence winner Kate Poole, of Morning Star Estate, was honoured for her team leadership and customer service skills. Three other winners were named in the community service section: Ann Scholes, Stephen Baker and Jacqui Woodward. Ms Scholes is head of The Friends of Williams Rd beach who have rejuvenated a section of the foreshore; Mr Baker, as Mt Eliza Junior Football

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briefing and their grey blankets were folded around their pillows in the regulation way. The barracks were cold, the pot-bellied stoves long out. Beside each bed was a low chest of drawers. On most of these were photographs, each one of a girl, the girl with whom an unknown man shared secrets and confided hopes for a future together after the war. Most of the photographs had been taken in studios and had been back-lit in the manner of the day. The girls’ hair styles resembled those of contemporary film stars, their eyes gazed longingly, their lips slightly apart. Most were of girls from the British Isles since most aircrew were from the RAF. The photographs contrasted with everything else in the barracks; the bare floor boards, the metal beds with their folded blankets, the ash spilt from the dead stoves. We already knew, of course, that RAF men could see their girls whenever they went on leave. In our training days we had envied them, but we realised now that this wasn’t as good as it seemed: to say good bye to a girl in the early hours of the morning with the likelihood of flying over Germany that night had a terrible unreality to it, a possible but unutterable finality. On the evening of our first day the absent men came tramping back into the barracks, their manner subdued. They had not long been briefed to fly to a target somewhere in Germany. There was little opportunity to do more than exchange a few names. Predominantly they were RAF, but there were Canadians and Austra

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World War and a Second World War. Ever after our generation has looked back on youth “before the war”, before 1939 when the great economic Depression merged into our war. Now, in the 21st century, as our generation vanishes, so too are these monstrous markers vanishing. During our war, the men I knew in Bomber Command, avoided using the term “after the war”. It suggested expectations and would have been thought of as tempting providence. The poet Marya Mannes wrote a sonnet Love in War that might well have been for us. It began: We are masters of the present tense,/ Having imposed upon our selves a law/Prohibiting the future. There was even belief among some of the Bomber Command leaders that hope was the enemy of good morale, that it sapped courage, that we should not think beyond the bombing raid that night. Yet I remember unmistakable signs of hope among ordinary aircrew. I became aware of them in September 1942 when our crew of Australian and RAF sergeants arrived at the Royal Air Force station Elsham Wolds, in Lincolnshire, UK. Our posting was to the four-engine Lancasters of 103 Squadron. For the pilot and navigator this was the culmination of 18 months of training. In six or seven weeks we were to “dice with death”, as aircrew parlance had it. We were allocated beds in long barracks, which were camouflaged on the outside. Most of the aircrew sergeants were out for an operational

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Off to war: Left, a young Don Charlwood in Canada in 1942. Above, Don Charlwood, Geoff Maddern, Ted Batten, Max Burcher and Arthur Browett flew their first operational mission from Lichfield to Bremen on 13 September 1942 and shortly afterwards were posted to 103 Squadron at Elsham Wolds.

lians and a couple of New Zealanders among them. With their arrival the barracks looked like the senior dormitory of a third-rate boarding school. Some of the men, in fact, had actually come from school straight into the air force. The average age was between 22 and 23. Some of us pulled up the average: I had just turned 27, Geoff Maddern, my skipper, was 26. Regardless of age, we looked on these men with respect; they were already operational. Some had done 10 or 12 of the 30 operations over Germany and Italy required of us. This was called a “tour”. We glanced at the operational men as if their demeanour might tell us something of ourselves in another few weeks. They were restrained, monosyllabic, preoccupied. We wished them luck as they left. Well after dark, as we were settling to sleep, we heard their planes roar overhead. I drew my blankets closer. In the early hours of the morning we were aware of the operational men coming back into the barracks, aware too that there weren’t as many of them as had left the night before. I had feelings of unreality; we had seen no battle, no stricken planes, the loss had taken place while we slept. When we got up the survivors were still sleeping; a few of the beds near them were empty. The girls smiling from the

photographs next to these beds had no one to cast them their usual affectionate glance. Before we left for breakfast, three men from the euphemisticallynamed Committee of Adjustment came in and emptied the contents of a chest of drawers into each missing man’s kit bag. There too went the photograph of the girl, of his hopes for life together after the war. The bedclothes were taken, the bare metal bed left for a newcomer. Somewhere, girls were waking to this day, not knowing. Within a couple of weeks most of the operational men in the barracks vanished, their girls’ photographs vanishing with them. Though the squadron was haemorrhaging, numbers never changed, only faces; transfusions flowed from Training Command – eager youngsters most of them, caps aslant, faces shining, spirits assured. We who were older could see that for most of us there wasn’t going to be an “after the war”. Most replacements were RAF men, but others came from the dominions and allied countries. The supply seemed endless—the best of men, carefully selected, thoroughly trained, most bringing photographs to replace those gone. My initial impulse had been to cry out against such wholesale loss of first-class youth, but again and again

the realisation returned to me: the Nazis were occupying most of continental Europe, only Bomber Command could strike them. All over Britain were servicemen from the occupied countries; the struggle was as much for their homelands as for Britain. Everything depended on Bomber Command maintaining its resolve. We were in the barracks seven weeks and now had our own Lancaster. Geoff said, “This place is no good for morale, I’ll see if I can get rooms”. In this he succeeded. Each had its own pot-bellied stove. In the one Geoff and I shared I dared put out the photo of Nell East, the Canadian girl I hoped to marry. It was in a leather folder, my family members on its other side. On operations I used to shove it down my battle dress as a talisman. Each of us had our superstitions but in one we were united: we all wanted the same WAAF driver, 18-year-old Peggy Forster, to drive us to and from our plane. This she did, even returning once or twice from leave. We had three married RAF men in the crew and Geoff was much concerned for them, particularly for Arthur Browett, our rear gunner, whose wife was in an advanced state of pregnancy and suffering an acute state of anxiety. Geoff and I passed her delicacies from our hampers from home.

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we believe now that millions of our fellow beings were being “put down” with industrialised precision? As 1943 began we had completed only six of our 30 operations and had seen no crew reach the end of a tour. Four senior crews were taken off operations early because Training Command was running out of pilots with four-engine experience. Other crews reached more than 20 operations and were then lost. One was lost on its 29th operation. Then, on 8 April 1943 – the target was Duisberg – we reached 30, the first on the squadron to survive in eight months. I see myself writing in the navigator’s log: “0245 landed Base”. It is scarcely to be believed – our lives have been given back to us! It is a re-birth! We free ourselves from the umbilical cord of oxygen and intercom, pass down the long belly to the steps, emerge into the fresh Lincolnshire night, septuplets from the womb of our Lancaster. Peggy, our driver, our midwife, embraces us. She drives us then to the operations room for the usual interrogation by intelligence, but the group captain and our much-loved squadron medical officer intervene to congratulate us. Incoming crews are cheering. Thirty ops at Elsham Wolds is possible after all! Geoff was the first to realise the loss about to fall on us: loss of our crew. After almost nine months of flying together, in training and on operations, we had become a devoted, disciplined team, utterly dependent on each other. It was Geoff who had fashioned us, who wished us to be an all-NCO [non-commissioned officer] crew, undivided by commissioning. Though we had striven to do what the RAF demanded of us, we had each faced the unspoken probability that we were together “till death us did part”. Geoff and I cabled our parents; I also cabled Nell East in Canada. After we had slept we took our overjoyed ground crew for a night out at the Crosby in Scunthorpe. That night was the last time all seven of our crew were together. In 1944 Nell and I married. Four of our crew were to live to their 90s, three until last year. Of our crew of seven, six have gone on their Last Op. I fancy they are impatient.

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‘Cat’ cradles guitar: Ron Vincent is bringing his Cat Stevens tribute show to Sorrento’s Spiegeltent later this month. Picture: Yanni

Tribute shows cream of Cat ROSEBUD’S own Ron Vincent bears an uncanny resemblance to singer Cat Stevens. But it doesn’t stop there. Ron has been a life-long fan of Stevens and his tribute show has been applauded both here and overseas. Next week Sorrento will enjoy the entertainment of Ron Vincent at the Spiegeltent on February 26 and 27. Ron’s Cat Stevens tribute show is a trip down memory lane exploring Stevens’ remarkable musical career. His folk-influenced, melodic tunes strike a chord with audiences today and Ron’s heartfelt performance sets the scene for an intimate musical journey. A very talented singer, songwriter and musician Vincent commands the stage and draws you into

a wonderful textured journey through Cat Stevens’ repertoire of beautiful songs and melodies. Now Cat Stevens himself (Yusuf Islam) and his family have recognised Ron’s Tribute show endorsing it as the only act of its kind. “I have a great respect for Cat Stevens and his music suits my vocal range,” said Ron. “I’m not impersonating Cat Stevens. He is one of the greatest artists of our time and I feel I’m a messenger of his music and want to help his music endure by bringing my audience closer to him in soul and spirit. I recently returned from the UK and had the opportunity to meet David Gordon (Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ brother) and be shown around the area the brothers grew up in. It was an

amazing moment and time for me and the family have now officially endorsed me as the only person in the world who is allowed to do tribute shows to Cat Stevens. So my concert is the only act of its kind endorsed by Yusuf and the family which is pretty incredible.” In the intimate setting of the Spiegeltent, audiences will be captivated with Ron Vincent singing his songs as the messenger of the music. Ron Vincent in Concert Sings Cat Stevens is playing at the Spiegeltent on Friday February 26 and Saturday 27 February. Tickets on sale now at Three Palms restaurant or by calling 5984 1057 or 0403 715378.

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Renovated delight in heart of town Address: Auction: Agency: Agent:

64 King Street, HASTINGS Saturday 20 February at 2pm Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333 Matt Collins, 0407 205 450

ENJOYING perhaps the best location in town with High Street, supermarkets and the library all within a 1 to 2 block radius, this splendid period home is an opportunity not to be missed. The block-fronted Victorian era home has been transformed again by a major renovation with a striking street appeal highlighted by timber decking from the footpath to the front door. Baltic pine floorboards extend along the wide hallway and throughout all rooms of the home, with high ceilings accentuating the sense of space and light. From the front, there are two spacious bedrooms,

and a third bedroom is opposite a handsome formal lounge with built-in bookcase and cupboards. In keeping with the heritage of the property, all rooms have a delightful open fire place. A quaint kitchen and meals area also receives terrific natural light from the large windows that look out to the rear of the property. The kitchen has solid timber bench tops, a dishwasher and a stainless-steel under bench oven with gas cook top. There is the one bathroom with a double shower, free-standing bath and toilet, with a separate laundry. The back of the home has been transformed into

a private outdoor room which will greatly increase the living space, particularly during these warmer months. The area is fully undercover and partially enclosed with shade blinds and there is lighting overhead, making this area a welcome entertaining space for family and friends. The 992 square metre block has been well-fenced with off-street parking alongside the home where a set of double gates open to a wide gravel driveway leading up to a huge garage with high-span parking for boats and caravans, a second garage and a single carport.

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Menzies to benefit from charity auction BUY Property Direct and Mainline Developments have partnered with Menzies Caring for Kids by donating a newly constructed home in Langwarrin which will be auctioned on Saturday 27th February to raise funds for on-going community work. Menzies Caring for Kids is a not for profit organisation which supports young people who can no longer live with their natural families. Founded in 1865 and established in Frankston in 1901, Menzies Caring for Kids has provided a high standard of support for young people in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region. Through funding and partnership opportunities, Menzies Caring for Kids equips these people with the life skills they need to lead safe, independent and fulfilled lives. Menzies Caring for Kids is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers and all resources and donations received are committed to the sole purpose of helping others. It is hoped that the Menzies Caring for Kids Charity House Auction will raise awareness of their cause and more importantly, raise the funds to continue working in the community. Proceeds from the auction will fund work started by a coalition of Frankston North schools that are providing health services to students not normally accessible to them. It is the first project of its type to be operating in a school and is proving to be an outstanding success, with statistical and anecdotal evidence highlighting early benefits for the schools, students and their families. Mainline Developments have completed construction on the four bedroom, two bathroom home with the brand new property featuring a spacious double garage, entertaining alfresco area, master bedroom with ensuite, fully landscaped gardens and host of inclusions that will enable the buyer to move straight in. The property will be marketed in the $450,000 plus buyers range.

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Offering nearly new home situated in a well maintained and freestanding group of units. You will be instantly invited into this refreshing home by its natural light, large lounge room and open plan living. The bright kitchen boasts gas stove top and electric oven plus ample cupboard and bench space which flows into the spacious meals area. Two generous bedrooms, both with BIR, crisp and modern semi ensuite with bath and shower. Internal entry to private rear courtyard with low maintenance gardens and garden shed. More features include, separate toilet, large and functional laundry, electric heating and 2000 litre water tank all set on a peaceful and leafy area of town. This is an attractive option whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for your first home, downsizing or simply looking for a solid investment.

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This large brick veneer home set on approx. 724sqm neighbours the leafy and green Rotary park and is perfectly nestled at the end of a court offering the ideal environment for children to run & play. Cleverly designed parents retreat to rear, with direct access to outdoor entertaining area and four more bedrooms at the front along with a central meals area overlooking the peaceful parkland. Other features include: - Separate main bedroom with FES & WIR, plus study or nursery - Two large family living areas plus dining - Renovated kitchen with dishwasher & loads of cupboard space - Gas ducted heating - Side access with ten metre lock up shed - Outdoor undercover area - Superb established gardens with plenty of mature fruit trees With a practical location, just a short stroll to shops, cafes and the foreshore, this home will suit any family looking for that extra space, or the wise invester securing real estate.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Farmers to refrain from burnoffs Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE Presbyterian services throughout the district will be conducted on Sunday next by Mr A. M’Allan as here advertised. Mr McDonald, who was called away from his examination to attend the funeral of a brother who died with tragic suddenness, hopes to resume his work on the following Sunday. *** THE anniversary of the Langwarrin Methodist Church was held on Wednesday evening in the church, when there was a crowded attendance. Rev R. Jackson occupied the chair, and a good programme of songs, recitations etc was gone through. Light refreshments were handed round during the evening, and the proceeds terminated by those present singing “Rule Britannia.’ *** A special appeal to farmers to refrain from burning off stubble on land cleared by harvesters is being made by the Lands department. It is felt that unless the appeal is heeded there will be danger of areas of the State being devastated by fire. A few weeks hence, the Secretary of Lands remarks, the weather will have moderated to such an extent that there will not be nearly the danger in burning off, but even then he advises strict observation of the departmental regulations, which make it mandatory for burning off to take place only between sunrise and sunset and then only with at least four men on

the spot to prevent the spread of the fire to other areas. *** THE Poll of ratepayers in the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, for the purpose of deciding whether the Governor-in-Council will grant an Order-in-Council to the Frankston Gas Company to allow them to establish electric light and power throughout the Shire, was taken on Thursday last. Very little interest was shown by the rate-payers on the question. At the Frankston booth only 101 voted, and they were all in favor of consent being given to the Company to establish electric light and power throughout the Shire. The total number polled throughout the Shire were—for electric light, 228, against 4. *** ON Saturday (this evening) the Mornington Amateur Dramatic Club will give their entertainment consisting of 3 one-act comediettas, entitled “Snowed up with a Duchess” “The Kleptomaniac” and “Their new paying guest,’” in the Somerville Mechanics’ Hall, in aid of the Red Cross Society. This entertainment was to have been held on the 22nd January last, but owing to the hall being wanted for a recruiting meeting, the management gracefully gave way, and postponed it till this evening, when it is hoped they will be greeted with a bumper house. It may be mentioned that the members of the Club are giving this entertainment free of any cost whatever to the society, so that if the pub-

lic act in a like patriotic spirit by their attendance, the society should benefit by a substantial amount being added to their funds. *** THE Eight Hours Committee announce elsewhere in this issue its Diamond Jubilee, being the 60th Annual Art Union, in which 100 prizes, of a total value of £1000 will be distributed. The first prize is valued at £500, the second £100 and the third £50. The support accorded the undertaking last year was so generous that the committee were enable to donate a very substantial sum to the hospitals and public charities, to which the proceeds are devoted. It will be the sixth celebration of the establishment of the system which enjoins “Eight hours’ labor, eight hours’ recreation, and eight hours’ rest.” The Committee has already made complete arrangements in connection with the Fete, which will be held at the Exhibition Buildings, Monday, 10th April. A splendid programme of sports and amusements has been arranged for Eight Hours Day, which has been declared a Public Holiday throughout the State. Numerous special attractions will be provided for adults and children, the latter being particularly well catered for in the shape of races for boys and girls of all ages, skipping contests, and other suitable events, and in addition, thousands of toys, skipping ropes, and bags of lollies will be given away free. The tickets are only one shilling

each, and may be purchased in almost every town in the State, or direct from the Secretary, Mr John Hyman, at the Trades Hall, Carlton. *** WE regret to report that word was received on Tuesday that Driver F. Benson, who left for the front with Colonel Tivey’s brigade, is seriously ill with appendicitis. Corporal Ted Reynolds is also in hospital in Egypt, suffering from poisoned arm, caused by inoculation. Later and more favorable reports are eagerly looked forward to. *** REFERRING yesterday to the insanitary conditions at the Victoria Markets, which were recently the subject of criticism in “The Age,” Dr T. W. Sinclair, city health officer, stated that, as the result of investigations by the health committee, it had been decided to take action to materially improve the prevailing conditions, which were certainly bad. *** FOUR boys presented themselves on Thursday at the Criminal Court to give evidence on a serious matter. They were successively asked by Mr Justice Hodges whether they understood their duty to tell the truth, and on replying in the affirmative they were questioned as to what would happen if they told lies. One said, “ I should have to go to gaol.” He was allowed to testify. The next bluntly affirmed “ I should have to go to hell.” His evidence was immediately accepted The third, speaking

with diffidence, offered the opinion, “ I should not go to heaven” and his depositions were taken. But the fourth boy sent the court into bursts of laughter by remarking, “I expect I should be sent to the John Murray.’ There was no objection to his testimony either. *** A very old resident of Frankston, in the person of Mrs Cattanach, passed away last Monday, the 14th inst. Mrs Cattanach was the widow of the late Thomas Cattanach J.P., who had been associated with Frankston and the Peninsula since a very early date, having had charge of the construction of the Frankston pier, as well as those at Schnapper Point (Mornington) Dromana, Portsea, and Philip Island. Mr Cattanach built at Frankston in 1880, and lived here until his death, Mrs Cattanach continuing her residence in the same house until the close of her life last Monday. The funeral was in accordance with the deceased [par]ty’s wish of an entirely private character. The deceased lady,who was in her 93rd year, was born in Scotland, and arrived in Victoria in 1853, coming out in the “Elizabeth”, a ship owned and sailed by Mrs Cattanach’s brother, Captain David Masterton. Mrs Cattanach was devotedly attended to by her nieces, while Dr Maxwell was unremitting in his care. Mrs Cattanach was interred in the family grave in Melbourne. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 19 February, 1916

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GP clinic with a difference BEACH Street Family Medicine and Willis Street Family Medicine congratulate Mr Maurice Channon on his 100th Birthday! “Healthy diet, appropriate rest, positive thinking and utmost health care provided by the Beach Street Family Medicine has contributed to me achieving this milestone!” – Mr Maurice Channon. We would like to congratulate him on achieving this milestone. Beach Street Family Medicine has come a long way since its inception in 2006. When the owners (MAACG, Dr Igor Andrianov, Dr Leonid Gankin and Dr Poobalan Naidoo) started the Beach Street clinic on 20 Jan 2006, little did they know it would be the size it is today! “This 7 day Bulk-Billing clinic has seen numerous positive changes and has contributed greatly to the local community’s health in the past decade. We always strive to provide the quality health care to our patients and patrons” - said Dr Igor Andrianov, who is one of the partner-practitioners and has looked after Mr Channon’s health needs for a very long time. Dr Igor Andrianov has a special interest in Chronic Disease Management and Skin Cancer. With a special interest in the Pre-Employment Medicals and Injury-net patients, Dr Leonid Gankin another partner-practitioner is one of the popular GPs in the area and has always helped patients with their injury management. Supported by the multilingual, well-trained medical and admin staff, both the clinics are recognised by the prestigious Universities and Hospitals for being one of the best health care providers in the region and for keeping people out of Hospital in a friendly loving environment with ongoing care from the GP team, which includes 8 male and 3 female Doctors with wealth of medical knowledge and clinical experience. Three female Doctors working at the clinic leave no stone unturned, when it comes to the female health. Doctors at the clinic also special-

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ise in Paediatric health and provide support & medical care to young families. The clinic expanded last year to accommodate the growing number of patients by opening a satellite clinic across the road called Willis Street Family Medicine, headed by Dr Poobalan Naidoo, who is specialising in skin cancer medicine and surgery. Complex skin flaps and grafts are undertaken along with diagnostic procedures. “Skin Cancers can go un-noticed and untreated for a long time, if not diagnosed on time. We endeavour to serve the local community by providing affordable specialised service, which is 100% bulk-billed.” The clinic is also supported by Dr Vassili Lapchine, an Acupuncturist with a special interest in Orthopaedics. It is not just the patients that are looked after at Willis Street Family Medicine but this clinic has also played a vital role in supporting the medical students and GP Registrars. In his role as a medical educator and GP supervisor, Dr Naidoo has made significant contribution in providing the next generation with well-trained GPs and skin Doctors. *** BEACH STREET FAMILY MEDICINE is located at 61 Beach Street, Frankston. WILLIS STREET FAMILY MEDICINE is located at 82 Beach Street, Frankston. Both the Bulk-Billing practices are now enrolling new patients and appointments can be made on below phone numbers: Beach Street Family Medicine – (03) 9781 5177 Willis Street Family Medicine – (03) 9770 5932

Right: Maurice Channon & Beach St Medical staff. Picture: Yanni

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

Farewell cool... we can no longer be friends By Stuart McCullough SO long. I barely knew you. But now’s the time to accept it’s over. For much of my life, I aspired to attain you. As King David once lusted after Bathsheba, so too you have been my heart’s desire. But it is clear to me that this passion will remain forever unrequited. I will never be cool. I will never possess coolness, nor trip over it accidentally as I make my way to the kitchen before turning the light on. It is simply not meant to be. I know that now. To precise, I knew it on Thursday of last week. For it was on that day that I finally surrendered any hope whatsoever of being even remotely cool when, for the first time, I strapped on a bum bag. Call it what you will: bum bag, fanny pack or buffalo pouch; it’s not so much unflattering as it is completely insulting. Let me make clear that my decision to succumb to the allure of the fanny pack was driven strictly by necessity and not, in any way, a matter of style. As I clipped it into place, I would feel every fibre, every cell of my body straining to reject this alien appendage. Just as a body might reject an organ, so did I want to spurn the bum bag. But there was no escape. It was, you might say, my destiny. Of course I resisted. Nobody starts out accepting their fate as not only the owner but the wearer of a belly bag. But with the benefit of hindsight and a large number of photos; there was plenty to suggest there was trouble afoot, not least being the leather boots with buckles I owned in year 10 that made me look like a six-foot pixie.

Sadly for me, there were plenty of other missteps along the way that rendered me a fugitive from the fashion police. In a very real and sartorial sense, I am Dr Richard Kimball, forever trying to evade a fashionable Tommy Lee Jones. Shirts and I have what I can only describe as an uneasy history. In my

first year at Uni, I took a trip to the Queen Victoria Market, determined to purchase an item of clothing. Being young and hip I was intent on purchasing something stylish, something dazzling. I longed then to make a fashion statement. Only now do I realize that statement starts with an expletive, and is closely followed

by the word ‘you’. The shirt was red and (there’s no nice way to say this) made me look like a psychedelic cowboy. This was the early nineties, when grunge was taking hold and psychedelic cowboys were not in high demand. It looked like either something that Gram Parsons had rejected or Timothy Leary had thrown up. As hard as it may be to believe, that shirt was at the less offensive end of the range. I realize now that these choices were all in aid of a desperate and ultimately futile attempt to look arty. This, as much as anything, goes some way to explaining the shirts that resembled a Ken Done canvas after it was clubbed ferociously in some kind of street fight. If only my misdemeanours had been confined to shirts. I once bought a pair of adult thongs. By ‘adult thong’ I mean they weren’t made of rubber. These were leather, expensive and completely impractical. Instead of the little thing that gets wedged between your toes, these had a single leather strap. Turns out, getting rid of the little thing between the toes is the equivalent of knocking out a load-bearing beam. Whenever I wore them, all I did was think about how to keep them attached to my feet. The slightest lapse in concentration and one if not both of those suckers would take off, landing several feet away. To see me coming down the street was to spot someone who appeared to have two otters strapped to his feet, both of which were intent on escape. But when it comes to the bum bag, I was not aspiring to be fashionable. That would go without saying, save

that it would result in a shorter article. Its purpose is to hold dog food that I can use to coax our puppy to move when she’d rather go to sleep on someone else’s front lawn. It’s bribery, granted; but it’s all in the aid of a good outcome. The history of the fanny pack is kind of complex. Invented by the Scottish, it was worn with a kilt and called a ‘sporran’. Despite the change in nomenclature, the tradition of calling it something horrific endured. I wear it most days. Not to work. Or, at least, not yet. But when I take the dog for a walk, it takes pride of place, perched at the front of my trousers. I can actually see people avert their eyes. I realize it’s the thin end of an especially unfashionable wedge and, before long, I’ll be sporting a pair of denim overalls (preferably acid wash) or wearing my unitard outside the house. Be sure to honk your horn if you see me. Depending on my mood, I’ll either wave or reach into my bum bag and throw a fistful of dry dog food in your direction. So farewell, coolness. It hurts me to say this to you but I just don’t think we can see each other any more. It’s time for us both to move on. Nice as it was to know you, in the event we pass each other in the street, let’s pretend we never met. You understand, of course. After all, you’ve been ignoring me for ages. So as I strap on my fanny pack and button up my psychedelic cowboy shirt, at last I can now say the feeling’s mutual. www.stuartmccullough.com

Take me home – the music & life of John Denver Australian tour 2016 TAKE Me Home – The Music & Life of John Denver returns to Australia following the astounding success of the 2014 tour of Australia. Singer Bevan Gardiner, accompanied by international musicians perform all the John Denver songs with such accuracy and feeling that if you close your eyes you will be effortlessly transported to the era of John Denver. The show includes exclusive film footage of John Denver through his career, his personal life and his love for the environment. Take Me Home is authorised and by arrange-

ment with John Denver management Australian audiences experienced this show in 2014 and witnessed the rising talent Bevan Gardiner. Originally Gardiner debuted in Australia when he was the support act for American country singer Charley Pride. People rushed to buy his CD commenting how much he sounded like John Denver. Even Pride was impressed: “Bevan is amazing. He sounds just like John Denver,” the country singer said at the time.

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RÜFÜS – BLOOM By Billy Dixon

“You never see it coming, you can’t predict it, but you’re definitely really grateful for it… by the time we were playing the Enmore in Sydney after seeing so many shows there from the audience, to be on stage there is just crazy.” The group’s only 6 years old, remember, so to go from Tyrone’s alternative, acoustic music to the trio’s current global tour is whiplash-inducing. But, as he points out, “it has taken a lot of work, so it wasn’t entirely a surprise. To someone outside it might seem a bit out-of-nowhere, but for us, it’s been stepby-step, healthy growth.”

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That’s a luxury many entertainers just don’t have. Think of the child actor who stumbles onto the set of a blockbuster. Many wound up in the wrong crowd, or dabbling with addictive drugs, but RÜFÜS are going from strength to strength. Of course, it helps when you’re friends with your colleagues. “Jon had just finished a producing/engineering course and was DJing around Sydney when he needed some help musically… I needed help with production, and we just got along, sharing a bond over Booka Shade and Trentemøller.” Drummer James Hunt was a high school pal of Tyrone’s, and is “a machine on the drums! We got him on board and he’s been an integral part of the writing wheel as well.” The musical bond the three share is strong enough to obviate the need for words. “We don’t have to talk too much… if one of us doesn’t like it the everyone already knows we’re moving on to the next thing, without needing to explain why. It’s a nice ‘one-brain’ process.”

No power struggles for artistic control here, just the pleasant, melodic electro tunes that RÜFÜS are known for, the world over. “We’re three best friends having a good time in the studio, doing what we love to do.” Mixing work and hobbies can be a dangerous game, but it looks (and certainly sounds) like they’ve found the perfect balance. Like most Australian indie-esque acts, RÜFÜS wouldn’t be where they are now without the all-encompassing platform of Australian music that is Triple J. “We used unearthed as a platform… just to get our music online. “Then, if you’re lucky enough, you might get a few spins on Triple J. Now that they’ve launched Unearthed radio they can cover more new music for people that want to hear it.” As a disclaimer, they actually caught the finely-tuned ears of Louie McKerdie, who gave Paris Collides its first national airplay, as well as specialist plays from the odd presenter that happened to find an affinity with their music. But their live show is their bread and butter. “We felt a real shift in support when we

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released Take Me, from Atlas… it was our first song to get high rotation on the radio, and since then it’s been going gangbusters. “For any artist to get their songs played nationwide, it’s a giant opportunity. Even on our first two Eps, Triple J were great supporters, playing This Summer and Paris Collides. It’s almost necessary if you want to tour Australia and break even, or even run at a small loss.” It’s a nice relationship, one that every fledgling band should aim for in some capacity. “To get the feature album was a huge deal for us… it’s been one of our biggest breaks! RÜFÜS’ second full-length studio album, Bloom, was released a couple of weeks ago, shooting straihgt to number oen on the ARIA charts. They’ll kick off their nationwide tour in Adelaide on 29th April. The record contains more of their signature sound with just a little bit of evolutionary twist, in keeping with their “step-by-step, healthy growth.” It immediately scored accolades from all over the country and should be mandatory in any playlist that features electronic or dance music. Get it now.

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Brittain on fire for Baxter PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully MORNINGTON Peninsula Cricket Association Provincial star Chris Brittain hit his second century in as many innings as he helped Baxter to victory on the first day of its clash against Moorooduc. Brittain’s last four knocks have amassed more than 400 runs with scores of 79 against Somerville, 90 against Mornington, 122 against Long Island and 118 against the Ducs on Saturday. What was even more impressive is that Brittain was able to score the runs so quickly. Joe Rule lost his wicket before scoring, bringing Brittain to the crease with the Baxter score on 0. Together with Todd Quinn (57), Brittain was able to get the score

to 131 before enjoying another 80 run partnership with skipper Daniel Warwick (35). Dale Irving had some hitting practice late to help Baxter get to 4/272 in just 38 overs. Going into day two of the clash, Baxter already has 12 points. Sitting in fifth place on the ladder, four points behind Sorrento, Baxter wants and needs the outright. Baxter sent Moorooduc in after winning the toss and bowled out the home team in 42 overs for 167. Sam Wolsgrove took full advantage of being in the First XI for the first time this season, claiming 3/39 off seven overs, while Dale Irving and Chamika Sattambi snared 3/47 and 3/41 respectively. David Greensmith top scored for the Ducs with 53 in his second game back in the firsts. Baxter will be hunting the

Hills give themselves a shot DISTRICT

By IT Gully WITH its 2015-16 season hinging on a win, Heatherhill is in a sensational position against the top of the table and seemingly untouchable Red Hill. With MPCA District games all over the peninsula having a massive bearing in the second last game of the season, the Hills v Hillmen was one of the games to keep an eye on. Heatherhill batted first on Saturday after winning the toss and made 197. The visitors were in some trouble at 5/66 and 6/85, before Nathan Martin (89) and Brett Maxwell (37) were brought together at the crease. The pair were able to put on almost 100 to eventually give the scoreboard some respectability and the team some hope of victory. Simon Dart was superb with the ball for the Hillmen, picking up 6/50 from 18.3 overs. The home side needed to bat out the final 16 overs of the day and suffice to say that things went a little pear-shaped for the Hillmen, losing 5/36. Simon Dart kept putting in ‘night watchmen’ to stem the tide, however they kept losing their wickets. Rheede Hopgood, Mark Merrifield and Nick Esipoff were all out for ducks. Riley Shaw is not out at the top of the batting line up on 14, Nick Shaw is not out on eight and Simon Dart is still to come, along with Brent Martin. Ben Davies was magnificent with the ball for the Hills, taking 4/18 from seven overs. One believes that despite having their backs to the wall, the Hillmen are still every chance of scoring 200. Baden Powell is looking to turn its form around against Mt Martha, however, after day one, the game is in the balance. The Reds batted first on Saturday and made 164, thanks largely to 66 from Brett Wilkinson. Rhys Elmi took 4/26 and Sam Harrison 3/32 for the Braves.

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In reply, Mt Martha has picked up the wickets of Tom Wood and Elmi to have the visitors in some trouble at 2/27. Max McKenzie has 2/11 from eight overs for Mt Martha in his first senior game since before Christmas. Seaford can lock away a place in the top four with a win against third placed Pearcedale. The Panthers won the toss and batted first on Saturday and made 9/210 in their 80 overs. Matt Cousland top scored for the home side with 45, while Max Blackburn and Shayne Gillings both hit 39. Andy McMannis was the best of the Seaford bowlers with 4/24, while Ali Mortaza claimed 3/79. Seaford is currently a game clear of fifth placed Flinders and sixth placed Heatherhill. Flinders has set Main Ridge 243 for victory in their must–win match at Ditterich Reserve. Shane Beggs was the star for the Sharks with an unbeaten 98, while number 10 batsman Liam Wolters chimed in with 43. The Sharks went through a couple of tough spots throughout their innings where they were 3/23 and 8/128. Bailey McLellan was superb for the Ridge with 4/36 from 20 overs. In matches that have no bearing on the make up of the top four, Seaford Tigers have set Carrum 268 for victory after skipper Matthew ‘Chippa’ Meagher smacked an unbeaten 148 and Ash Mills hit 40. Boneo has set Delacombe Park 286 for victory in their match at Boneo Reserve.

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additional eight points this week. It was all or nothing for Long Island on Saturday with their season on the line against Crib Point and after the first couple of hours of play, it appeared the season had slipped by. Heading into the second last round of the season, the Islanders are in sixth place on the ladder, 16 points out of fourth place. Only a win against Crib Point would give them any chance of making it. The second placed Magpies won the toss and sent the home side into bat. After 53.2 overs, they had sent the opposition packing for just 106. Michael Chaplin top scored with 23. Glenn Barclay snared 5/38 and Brad Davidson 4/29 for the Pies. It was at that stage of the match that it appeared the curtain had come down on Long Island’s season. The Long Island bowlers needed to

produce something extra special, and they did. Despite not having gun Scotty Phillips, the Islanders were able to put the Pies on the back foot, having them 6/46 at stumps. Simon Dignan (2/13) and David Phillips (1/19) were able to have an early impact and Mike Reynolds really turned it on, picking up 3/4 from six overs. Sorrento has its work cut out to pick up the win against Peninsula Old Boys. The Sorras are currently hanging onto fourth place but they’ll need to chase down 297 to pick up the win in Round 10. Wade Pelzer hit 101 for the Old Boys and Jon Forrest hit an unbeaten 57. Bobby Wilson was the pick of the Sorrento bowlers with 3/57. Langwarrin has given itself every

opportunity to pick up an outright win against Rye. The Kangas lost the toss and batted first, scrambling to 172, thanks to 49 from Pete Edwards, 47 from the skipper Travis Campbell and 29 from Jake Prosser. Tommy Baron claimed 5/49 for the Demons and Justin King picked up 3/42. In reply, Rye is 5/43. Pines scored 186 in its match against Somerville. Harley Parker top scored with 30 and Jarred Coad helped himself to 26. Russell Wilkes was the pick of the Eagles’ bowlers with 4/47. Mt Eliza has set Mornington 256 for victory. Justin Grant belted 112 for his side while Luke Harper was the pick of the Mornington bowlers with 4/82. In reply, Mornington is 0/10.

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By IT Gully FRANKSTON YCW has geared itself up for a massive swoop on the top bracket after the completion of day one in MPCA Sub District cricket. Coming into the second last round of the home and away season, YCW is in fifth place on the ladder, equal with Rosebud and six points behind third-place Carrum Downs (66). An outright victory against Skye in Round 10 would put the Stonecats in a superb position heading into the final game of the year against Balnarring. Skye batted first on Saturday at Peninsula Reserve and lasted just 25 overs for 48 runs. Frankston YCW then went after quick runs, batted 31 overs and declared at 7/135. Meanwhile, fourth placed Rosebud is locked in a battle against second placed Hastings. A total of 14 wickets fell on the opening day of the match. Hastings lost all 10 wickets for just 120 runs, the evergreen Jason Nagel claiming 7/43 and his son Patrick claiming 2/25 for the Buds. Hastings then produced with the ball and at stumps

have Rosebud 4/34, still 86 runs behind. The Buds still have some batting to come. Mitchell Floyd has 2/19 for the Blues. Carrum Downs has already lost its match against top of the table Dromana. The Cougars batted first on Saturday and were rolled in 36 overs for just 48 runs. Ryan Lynch top scored with 12. Danny Timmer took 3/9 for the Hoppers, Aaron Kaddatz snared 3/27 and Jack Fowler 2/2. In reply, the home side isn’t travelling well at 5/88 but they are 40 runs ahead with some batting to come. Chris Maloney was the pick of the Cougars’ bowlers with 4/24 from 14 overs. Tootgarook will be chasing 236 for victory on the second day against Balnarring. The Saints batted first with Andrew Dowey top scoring with 41, Michael Griese getting an unbeaten 38 and skipper Brenton Taylor 35. Ballam Park is looking down the barrel against Tyabb. The Knights batted first on Saturday with Zac Clements top scoring with 30 in the 110 run total. In reply, the Yabbies are cruising at 2/72. Clements has 2/26.

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