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Funds for hospital expansion available FUNDING for the $562 million Frankston Hospital redevelopment has been made available in the state budget. The budget was handed down by the state government last week. A total of $16.2 million in taxpayer funding was allocated in the 2020/2021 financial year for the hospital expansion. The budget papers showed that $27.2 million will become available for the project in 2021/2022, $124.6 million in 2022/2023, and $191.1 million in 2023/2024. The budget read that the total estimated investment of $562 million “includes funding beyond 2023-24”. The funding is welcome news for supporters of the project. Just $6 million was set aside for the redevelopment in last year’s budget papers. The project was announced in the leadup to the state election in 2018. It is expected to be finished by the end of 2024. The redeveloped hospital is slated to have extra capacity for 120 hospital beds, two new operating theatres, 13 new emergency department beds, and new women’s and children’s health services. Expressions of interest opened earlier this year to find a private consortium to build the planned Frankston Hospital upgrade (“Private sector sought for hospital works”, The Times, 28/9/20). Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said the budget also included other significant investments in Frankston. He said that the budget held $4.11 million for upgrades at Karingal Primary School, $12.63 million for Frankston Special Developmental School, and $2.84 million for Nepean Special
School. Just over $100 million in taxpayer funding was put into the “Building Better TAFEs Fund”, which the Frankston Chisholm institute is set to benefit from. “By investing in local schools, our government is investing in the kids of Frankston and their futures,” Mr Edbrooke said. “This budget will help locals reskill, upskill and find new opportunities for a secure, decent job – creating financial security for them and those they love most.” The state government has also committed to building 12,000 new homes for social housing. The budget is usually handed down in May, but was delayed this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brodie Cowburn
REDEVELOPMENT plans for Frankston Hospital. Picture: Supplied
Baxter extension hopes off the rails Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE state government is still not onboard the Frankston rail extension project. There was no funding for the proposed project in the state budget handed down last week. The business case assessing the cost of the extension was finally released last month. The cost given
for duplicating and electrifying the Frankston line to Baxter was quoted at an eye-watering $1.3 - $1.5 billion. The federal government has committed $225 million to the extension. CEO of advocacy group Committee For Greater Frankston, Ginevra Hosking, said “the extension is vitally important so Frankston and Mornington Peninsula residents can board trains at stations near where they live, instead of driving into Frankston’s CBD just to park and further restrict-
ing the suburban centre’s growth and development”. “On budget day, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas matched the federal $5 billion funding for Airport Rail Link, and announced $2.2 billion for the $50 billion Suburban Rail Loop through Melbourne’s middle suburbs, $2 billion for Geelong fast rail, and $660 million for Shepparton and Warrnambool line upgrades. There was $276 million for Dandenong rail corridor and $5.5 million for track
works at Caulfield. We need the basics. Actually getting people on the train, without commuter parking and traffic clogging Frankston’s CBD,” she said. “Visionary rail projects like airport link and suburban loop are of little direct benefit if we can’t get more people on a train at their local station. When airport link opens, things might deteriorate even further – air travellers could leave their cars in Frankston’s CBD and make the
95-minute train trip to the airport. “We have connectivity failure. Fixing inadequate public transport between Frankston and Langwarrin is recognised by Infrastructure Australia as an immediate top 150 project in the nation. Both federal government and federal opposition recognise the value of this project and have committed to an initial $225 million. The Victorian Labor government has not.”
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Reilly to share writing stories BEST-SELLING author Matthew Reilly will speak to Frankston Library members on Zoom this week. The novelist, who penned the Scarecrow and Jack West series, will talk from Los Angeles at 6pm on 2 December. He will be speaking about his new book The Two Lost Mountains. Other library events this week include talks with author Laura Greaves and Darry Fraser. On 3 December, Ms Greaves will share her collection of stories about elderly dogs doing extraordinary things. Ms Fraser will speak to library members on 4 December about her new book, an adventure romance set
in 19th century Victoria. In the book, a woman and private detective get caught up in a quest to discover her identity. Visit library.frankston.vic.gov.au/ whatson to book.
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BELVEDERE Bowls Club President Kevin McCormack and member Jan Oakman. Picture: Supplied
Bowls club set for facelift WORKS will get underway soon on a $1.2 million redevelopment of the Belvedere Bowls Club. Council awarded a contract for the works last month. The existing office building will be demolished and the clubroom will be extended to allow space for a new storeroom, bar, cleaner’s room, match committee room, entry foyer, and office. The kitchen will also be refurbished, and the car park will be al-
tered. Belvedere Bowls Club currently caters for just under 200 members. Board member and groundskeeper Rod Atherton said the refurbishment “will be fantastic”. “Bowling is popular and this will provide room for future growth,” he said. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “restrictions have meant that many residents, particularly our senior resi-
dents, have been unable to socialise or remain active over the past eight months. “The Belvedere bowlers love their sport and use the three greens for competition four days a week during Pennant season and three days a week during the off season. It’s great to know that not only will members once again be able to take to the green, they’ll also have a new clubhouse to be proud of.”
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A SECURITY guard has allegedly been spat on and threatened while working at the Gateway Shopping Centre in Langwarrin. At around 6.30pm, 5 November, multiple items were stolen from the shop. Security spoke to a woman about the thefts, before she allegedly spat on one of the guards. Police say
that a man then threatened to run down the guard with his car. They then fled the car park in their car, described as a silver Toyota Hilux. Police have released images of a car, and three people they wish to speak to about the incident. Anyone who recognises them can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a re-
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Jackets not right to go A MAN who stole four North Face jackets from the Frankston Power Centre is wanted by police. Just after 3.20pm, 14 November, the man stuffed four jackets into a bag before fleeing the store. Police have released an image (left) of the man they wish to speak to about the theft. Police say he has a “distinctive tattoo on his upper right leg”. Anyone who recognises the man can Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, make a report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote the incident number 200418594.
“Police will continue to work closely with partner agencies, local councils and school leavers to make sure everyone has an enjoyable and safe time.” Police will increase their patrols across the Surf Coast, Phillip Island, and Mornington Peninsula.
Woman missing MOIRA Coulson, a 45-year-old Bundoora resident, is missing.
Ms Coulson was last seen in Lawrence Court in Bundoora on Friday 20 November. Police say they have “concerns for her welfare due to a medical condition”. Ms Coulson frequents Frankston and the Melbourne CBD. An image (below) of Ms Coulson has been released in the hopes somebody has seen her. Contact Mill Park Police Station on 9407 3333 with information.
Distanced schoolies POLICE will be monitoring schoolies celebrations more closely than usual this year. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett warned partygoers at schoolies hotspots like the Mornington Peninsula that they must still adhere to the state’s COVID-19 guidelines. “We know that 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, none more so than our Year 12 students who have sadly missed out on a lot of milestone moments in their final year of schooling,” he said. “We understand many school leavers will be looking forward to celebrating the end of this huge year with their friends, however these celebrations must be held in a safe and responsible way that also adheres to the Chief Health Officer’s directions.
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FRANKSTON mayor Kris Bolam, McClelland Sculpture Park board chair Stephen Charles, and McClelland director Lisa Byrne. Picture: Supplied
Gallery ready to reopen MCCLELLAND Sculpture Park and Gallery will reopen this week. From 2 December, the SITE & SOUND exhibition will be hosted in the park and the Inside Out: Space and Process exhibition in the gallery. SITE & SOUND will run until April - exploring art as ecological practice. The exhibition has been curated to invite its audience to consider the importance of listening to better understand en-
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vironmental issues facing the planet. It features immersive sound environments, and an array of performances and listening events. The exhibition is curated by Jon Buckingham, Lawrence Harvey, and Simon Lawrie. It draws from RMIT’s Sonic Arts Collection. For more information visit www.mcclellandgallery.com/
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A sustainable path forward RECYCLED soft plastics have been used to create a new footpath in Seaford. The path was created using Polyrok, which is an alternative to mineral aggregate in concrete for pathways, kerbs, and channels using soft plastics. Material including frozen pea bags and bread bags can be used in the process. The plastics are collected through the REDcycle program at Coles and Woolworths. The path was a joint project between Carrum Downs recycled plastic manufacturer Replas, Frankston Council, Frankston Sand and Soil, and SR Engineering. Replas managing director Mark Jacobsen said Frankston Council is the first to trial the use of Polyrok. “This innovative initiative will lead the way for all councils to take one of the most problematic plastics, soft plastic packaging, and use it in a fit for purpose, circular solution,” he said. “As part of the government’s economic recovery strategy, boosting large scale production through collaboration is a vital component. Products containing Polyrok have the potential to provide jobs, investment, and a scalable home for the world’s most problematic plastic, being post-consumer soft plastic packaging.” Frankston Council have been customers of Replas for more than two decades. Deputy mayor Nathan Conroy said “Replas’ development of Polyrok and its use at Seaford align with our strong commitment to sustainability and the protection of our precious environment. It’s wonderful to see waste such as soft plastics being recycled to create vital infrastructure.” “Polyrok has been incorporated in both a section of the footpath and retaining wall as part of the Hartnett Drive local area traffic management plan in Seaford, which includes the much-needed footpath,” Cr Conroy said. Replas has received a Connections Innovations grant to continue its work.
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Freeway bridge beams in place WORK on the Mordialloc Freeway has now been underway for more than a year. Last month, crews were working on the bridge over Old Dandenong Road in Dingley Village. The first twelve bridge beams have been put in place. A total of 252 bridge beams will be required for the project. Six freeway bridges will be built on Old Dandenong Road, Centre Dandenong Road, Lower Dandenong Road, Governor Road, Bowen Parkway, and Springvale Road. A statement on the Major Roads Project Victoria website read that “over the past year we’ve worked more than 650,000 construction hours, laid almost 3 million tonnes of earth and relocated over 74 kms of utilities along the freeway.” “We’ve also been taking opportunities to make sustainable choices while we work. To date we’ve reused more than 13 million litres of water, laid more than 5,800 tonnes of recycled asphalt and installed over 2 kms worth of recycled-material pipes to build our drainage. “As we work to complete the freeway next year, you’ll also see other key parts of the project take shape such as the noise walls, the new pedestrian and cycling path along the full length of the freeway, and the landscaping works that will see over a million new plants, shrubs and trees planted.” The freeway is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. The project was projected to cost $375 million, before another $148.2 million was put into it during the mid-year budget update at the end of 2019 (“Bypass budget blowout blasted”, The Times, 25/12/20). To read more visit roadprojects.vic.gov. au/projects/mordialloc-freeway RETAINING walls being built for the bridge at Old Dandenong Road. Picture: Major Roads Project Victoria
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“Things are getting better and the future is bright so why not enjoy a month of Christmas magic as we wave 2020 goodbye,” Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said. “Our Christmas elves are also working on a special walk-through experience for the Frankston Arts Centre. I hear it is going to be quite the magical wonderland. “Remember to shop local this Christmas and support our businesses to get back on their feet.” Find the full schedule of events at www.discoverfrankston.com/events/frankstons-magicalchristmas-2020
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LETTERS
Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au
Council should concentrate real on ‘urgent’ issues I am writing about the motion at the most recent Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting regarding removal of the prayer as an urgent matter (“Urgent bid to change 150-year protocol” The News 24/11/20). As a resident of Briars Ward it was extremely concerning to see that one of the ward councillors moved this as urgent business and another voted that it was. This is not an issue for an individual councillor to push through without any community consultation. As a person who has Christian values, I quite like the prayer and am thankful it wasn’t removed without being able to have my say. I believe removing the prayer will send us down the path of banning the National Anthem and Australia Day ceremonies. This council has much more important issues to be tackling than the frivolous “urgent” business that was proposed. Perhaps the meeting procedure guidelines should be updated as to what can be considered urgent business which, in my mind, are issues such as a pandemic, bushfires and floods. I am sure there are other urgent issues - but I believe it should be clearly defined what constitutes urgent business so that valuable council time isn’t wasted. Issues that clearly require community input and consultation should not be able to be put up as urgent business. Alina Tooley, Mornington
Consider the prayer As a community representative since 1976, on committees and advisory groups appointed by previous and current Mornington Peninsula Shire Councils, working for and advocating for better deals for the community and a recipient of two council commendations as well as the prestigious Dame Phyllis Frost Award for voluntary services to the community, I watched the swearing in of councillors, mayoral handover and the recent first zoom council meeting from start to finish. The last agenda item was marked “urgent business” and Cr Anthony Marsh led the charge to remove the prayer which has always been said at the start of council meetings (“Urgent bid to change 150-year protocol” The News 24/11/20). It was perfectly obvious that at this first meeting there was also a push to remove more experienced councillors who might represent the community, which is very disrespectful and disappointing. Respect for another’s views is fundamental to our democracy. Councillors are elected to represent the community, not their personal viewpoint. Our community has many “versions” of God, whether Christian or Muslim or Hindu. Our Aboriginal family, Bunnarong and Boon Wurrung along with other Kulin Nation members certainly believe in a higher being: Bunjil. This issue needs proper community discussion, not wiped because someone feels uncomfortable. This is not how community decisions are made. It looks like a divisive situation and the community will suffer from this infighting and awful display of personal feelings. It was disappointing that the community was not welcomed to online to the live streaming meeting. Gill Gordon, Mount Martha
Major disappointment I am very disappointed with Cr Anthony Marsh proposing as his first order of business and listed as “urgent business” the removal of the prayer at the start of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meetings (“Urgent bid to change 150-year protocol” The News 24/11/20). If this was such an important issue to him maybe it was also important enough to tell us before the election, so we knew what we were voting for. As our representative he has a responsibility to act with integrity and honestly. To keep this urgent issue from us is much less than we deserve. Whether people want the prayer or not is irrelevant; the fact that he kept this “urgent business” from us is very concerning. Christopher K Coster, Mount Martha
Airfield ‘friends’ The people of Watson Ward have passed their verdict on endless complaints about operations at Tyabb airfield. The vote was conclusive. Paul Mercurio, supporting the airfield for several years, obtained 55 per cent of the primary vote. Candidates for Tyabb Ratepayers Association and airfield complainants scored just 13.99 per cent of primaries, revealing that fake results from previous push polls. Control of flying is the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal government, not Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Council has planning jurisdiction for land adjacent to the airport. There is no sense spending ratepayers’ money to overturn federal powers in the High Court (not the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal)). Complaints of night flying noise are also false. Night flying over the Mornington Peninsula is generally conducted by the police helicopter wing or search and rescue helicopters using Tyabb to refuel. Private owners rarely fly at night. Historic “warbirds” are not night rated, and thus do not fly at night. With friends of the airfield on council, now perhaps it can concentrate on core business – roads, rates and rubbish. Ben Loois, Tyabb
Airfield there first Who actually has a right to complain about Tyabb airfield and its operations? The airfield commenced operations around 1960 and it seems to me that anybody who moved to Tyabb after the opening date did so in the full knowledge that the airfield was there. Tyabb is an airfield town and is widely known for being so. It makes no sense to me why someone would move to Tyabb and then complain about the airfield. It’s almost as if they are admitting they made a mistake and now want to blame someone else. In addition, Peninsula Aero Club tell us that the level of aircraft movements today is less than what it was some years ago. Eric Collier, Somerville
Stallholder rules I am an early morning walker and on Wednesday 18 November, due to Main Street, Mornington being blocked to traffic, I watched the [market] stallholders lugging their tents, poles, tables, boxes of fruit and vegies and all other necessary items from the car park at the rear of the street to their stalls. Surely there can be some flexibility for these enterprising people who get up in the morning at some ungodly hour to be in Main Street and ready to sell their wares to the public. If something is not done quickly to make better arrangements that allow these stallholders to park temporarily near where they set up their stalls, then we may find that they will disappear from the scene and we could end up with a very substandard Wednesday market. We can’t underestimate the value of this weekly event and the ambience it brings to the area. This approach is basic business commonsense so come on Mornington Peninsula Shire Council get moving and fix this urgent issue. Ila Howard, Mornington
Parking problem I love the [Main Street, Mornington] mall. Not only does it mean everyone has more space to move around and helps out the traders being able to put out more table and chairs. As we move into a busier period it will, I’m sure, provide a lovely atmosphere to Main Street. However, given Mornington has a lot of elderly/disabled people, someone should monitor the disabled car spaces as they are often used by people not displaying a “disabled” sticker. On a recent Thursday, all three spaces at the back of the First Choice entry (near toilets) were all taken by cars without a sticker. I hardly ever park in Main Street as it is always busy and there is plenty of parking behind the street on both sides. Sue McKay, Mornington
Traffic woes On Wednesday 25 November I needed to be in Frankston before 9am so I left home at 8.20am and it took me 15 minutes to travel from Booker Avenue to Nepean Highway, Mornington, a trip which normally takes 2-3 minutes in off-peak times. I took the picture, above, on 27 November. It should be noted that Mornington Secondary Colleges does not have the year 11 and 12 students attending (apart from their exams) and many people are still working from home. While duplication of Bungower Road is the ideal solution, it is obvious that this will not be happening anytime soon, but surely competent traffic engineers could design improvements to assist in the short term, perhaps for the start of the school year in 2021? Ken McBride, Mornington
Abandon quarry I’m writing this letter from Italy, because I am alarmed at Hillview Quarries’ recent proposal to create a massive new quarry in Arthurs Seat. It will hurt the natural habitat of the Arthurs Seat escarpment. Critical bushland, home to koalas, should not be bulldozed to create a quarry the size of which the Mornington Peninsula has never seen before. The new quarry will hurt to all wildlife and the local residents for over 70 years. This property is the habitat for many of your native and iconic fauna, including koalas, wallabies, powerful owls and flora but, more importantly, the destruction of this area would create a break in the green corridor between the Arthur Seat National Park, which is vital for wildlife access. Ross Trust should preserve this beautiful environment for residents and for many species of animals and biodiversity. Australia is nothing without his beautiful environment and wildlife. The world is watching. When I come to the Mornington Peninsula, I want to see environment, nature and wildlife in the bushland, not a monstrous quarry. Paola Torti, Alessandria, Italy
Evidence withheld If Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews had nothing to do with the hotel fiasco and that it was due to a recommendation of the Commonwealth government, why was this evidence was not given to the judicial inquiry (“Admitting mistakes” Letters 19/11/20)? The statement was made that Mr Andrews had accepted responsibility. Why would anyone, particularly a politician, accept responsibility for someone else’s error? Has the mass amnesia that ran rife through the ministry and the public service now gone as miraculously as it appeared? Peter Strauss, Mount. Eliza
Political bias Politically biased Alice in Wonderland elucidations, which are not based on fact or research, are embarrassing and actually turn people off voting for Labor (“Admitting mistakes” Letters 19/11/20). Claims that [Victorian Premier] Dan Andrews had nothing to do with the hiring of security guards - “they were hired by the security company recommended by the Scott Morrison-led
Cycle sign As a cyclist, I am confused as to what the purpose is the road sign shown above. There are several of these and they seem to indicate that at this point the cyclist should move out of the cycle lane and into the vehicle lane which appears most dangerous. Grant Snowden, Mount Eliza government” - is scurrilous and mischievous. The hiring had nothing to do with the prime minister. The evidence of the state government’s Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions to the Coates hotel inquiry stated that the security firms were engaged by it on the basis of positive feedback provided by its own engagement team. The department is responsible to six state government ministers coordinated by Martin Pakula. However, the Premier told the hotel inquiry that Health Minister Jenny Mikakos was “accountable for the program” and is now saying he is waiting on the findings of inquiry. If the Premier had accepted responsibility as claimed, there would be no need for the inquiry and Mr Andrews should have just resigned. David Lines, Somerville
Defence support The last thing Australian Defence Force personnel, their families and our veterans need right now is your judgement. They need our support. In the wake of the release of the InspectorGeneral of the Australian Defence Force Inquiry into Afghanistan, there has been plenty of media commentary quick to judge our servicemen and women. But we can’t allow the alleged actions of a few people stain the reputations and the service of more than two million Australians who have done their duty with distinction throughout our nation’s history. They are the first people we turn to when things get difficult or too big for state authorities such as last summer’s bushfires and the response do the COVID-19 pandemic. And they keep us safe in an ever-changing world with peacekeeping missions and involvement in conflicts such as Afghanistan. The courage, service and sacrifice of those wearing our nation’s uniform who have done the right thing must not be defined or diminished by this small minority. These are very serious allegations which require thorough investigation, but all Australians are entitled to the presumption of innocence. If you know a serving Australian Defence Force member, or a veteran, please show them your support. And if you are a Defence member, or a veteran, or one of the many families that support them, I would also ask you to please reach out if you need someone to talk to. Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Frankston Times
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Blue Lotus Water Garden incl: Talk and tour of the Lotus Water garden. Garden Tea with platter of fresh scones with jam and cream and cakes.
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Kerrisdale Mountain Railway incl: Mountain Railway Train ride, Museum tour, BBQ lunch.
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“MY oh my, what a year this has been, full of challenges and curveballs for us all” said Leah from Daytripper Tours. “We are so pleased and excited to announce that our Daytripper tours will begin touring again in January with a daytrip to French Island – a lovely way to dip your toes back into the touring waters! Our next multi-day holiday is to fabulous King Island early in February - with the borders now open again between these two States– this is sure to be an adventure packed getaway touring this rustic Island with one of its long-time locals hosting us, and we can’t wait!” (bookings for this trip are closing soon and there is limited availability) Daytripper Tours would like to send their heartfelt thanks to all who have been in touch with them since their last trip in March with wishes of support and an abundance of patience as they negotiated their way around the two
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Aerial race to come to Frankston
Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON Boxing Day the Australian Aerial Derby will be decided. The fastest machines in Australia will compete, and they will start from the Epsom Racecourse, Epsom, and race to Frankston and back three times, a distance of 60 miles. The program of the machines will be reported by wireless telephony from Frankston to Epsom, so the spectators will be able to follow the race throughout. The British and Imperial Oil Co. Pty Ltd and The Herald and Weekly Times are presenting valuable trophies, and these will be presented by either the Prime Minister or Senator Pearce, the Minister of Defence. *** ON Saturday last, the Congregation Sunday School, Caulfield, accompanied by their parents and teachers held their annual picnic at Frankston. Quite an enjoyable time was spent, and the nippers sang their “grace” with great gusto. Sports were conducted in the Frankston Park, whilst bathing was indulged in by most, though the water was a trifle on “the agony” side. Tea was served to the elders in the pavilion, while the kiddies made the most of the good things sitting out under the stately pine trees. *** IT is not so long since the Frankston Pictures presented Marguerite Clarke in “Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.” On Saturday night another Marguerite was featured, and was highly entertaining in its comedy aspects.
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Supported by Eugene O’Brien and Crawford Kent, the dainty Marguerite Clarke was never more entertaining, especially in the scenes where she figured as cook. Her experiment in that demesne could hardly be called a credit to Mrs Beaton’s art, especially in the matter of cooking scones. “Anyhow”, she observed, “they will not be wasted, as we can use them for coal.” These are the light-hearted pictures the people want. *** THE late Captain George Calder, whose reminiscences were published many years ago, at one time commanded a diminutive craft, which was entirely built at Mornington – or Schnapper Point, as it was called those days – by a gentleman who had her timber cut and seasoned from his own estate there. The little craft’s tonnage was 20 tons, and she was schooner rigged. They made several trips about Port Phillip Bay, and then successfully tackled bringing a cargo of potatoes from Warrnambool to Melbourne. Some headway has been made since that little boat was built at Mornington! *** NOWADAYS, we hear so much about the way girls dress. Over Adelaide way, an employer told his typist to “go home and get dressed” whilst everybody has been amused at the vaporings of Henry Booth on the subject. But, from what this scribe overheard on Sunday last, Frankston was
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invaded on that day by a young city lady, who was an almost exact replica of the ladies of ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, she was mostly clothed in smiles, like Lady Godiver! One lady, supping beneath the jetty, was quite indignant about it. “She makes me almost ashamed of my sex,” she said. But her hubby – a “Digger” who had seen Paree – clinched the conversation by suggesting that the young lady was “merely out for an airing”. *** THE Roman Catholic Church, Hastings, was the scene of a successful mission last week. The missioner, Rev. Father McKenna, started the mission on Wednesday evening, and concluded on Sunday evening, every morning and evening service being well attended, people coming from Balnarring, Bittern and Crib Point to be present. The Children’s Choir sang very nicely. Miss Mary Hurley presided at the organ. *** IN the report of the Methodist Sunday School concert, in last issue, we omitted to record the fact that Miss Gale and Miss Judd were responsible for the training of the scholars for several of the most pleasing items on the programme. *** MR Nolan, a prominent Melbourne solicitor, and Mr S. A. Ehrengberg, of Robert Reid & Co. Pty Ltd, are recent purchasers of land at Frankston. Mr Ehreugberg proposes to reside here.
He has a notice re tenders in today’s issue. “Where Was Moses?” Who does not know the old saying, “Where was Moses when the light went out?” My opinion is that Moses was not far away from Frankston! Frankston’s electric light would be more suitable for Moses’ time than the present. It certainly has an uncanny habit of going out at the crucial moment. Since it is supposed to be a public utility, we expect something better of it. The mails in the local post office have been served out by candle light; the shop-keepers are sometimes in the act of serving, when out goes the “light”, and they then start a lamp and candle hunt in the Cimmerian darkness. And the Pictures – three Saturdays running, they have been hit. On Saturday night, it failed at a critical moment, and spoilt the performance of Chero the Great. How long is Frankston to continue to endure? *** FISHING last week at Chelsea, Messrs T. Dawson and F. Carter landed 130 schnapper. The favorites were 15lbs, 12lb and 10lb – the rest averaging 3lb to 5lbs. *** ON Saturday night the Post Office, Store and Tea Rooms (conducted by Captain and Mrs Davies) at Mt Eliza will be opened by Captain S. M. Bruce, M.H.R., supported by Hon. A. Downward, M.L.A.
It will be a gala night, and will indicate another step on the ladder of progress for this prosperous district. *** MR and Mrs George Kettlewell, of Melbourne, have purchased “Jerula”, Frankston, from Mrs Stokes, and with their family, will reside here during the summer months. *** AT the annual meeting of the Carrum Progress Association on Saturday night, Mr Stephen Barker (who until the last elections, was a member of the Senate was elected to the presidency, with Cr .W. Stephens a treasurer, and Mr J. Robertson as secretary. *** MR T. PARRIS desires to THANK all residents of Baxter and district who so kindly contributed towards the Cheque which Mr Collett handed to me last week. The good feeling and financial help are much appreciated, and make our lose through robbery much lighter then it would otherwise have been. *** THE EDITOR invites original short, practical articles or correspondence dealing with matters of importance to the development of the Mornington Peninsula as a whole, and is at all times pleased to hear the various opinions of those interested in matters of local interest and importance. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 26 November 1920
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Understanding Chinese Diplomacy – A Beginner’s Guide By Stuart McCullough LAST week, a Chinese diplomat issued a list of grievances. Ostensibly, it was a catalogue of things we’re doing that are said to be ticking off the People’s Republic of China. Some might consider the issuance of such a list to be disappointing, if not a little juvenile. I, on the other hand, find it refreshing. It’s the kind of candor should be welcomed, if not celebrated. That it has arrived in list form rather than say, for example, arising in direct dialogue, is little more than nitpicking. While I expected them to take issue with foreign investment decisions, I was surprised to find ‘Pre-game entertainment at the 2020 AFL Grand Final’ made the list. Granted, it was a little on the dour side and, with the benefit of hindsight, should have been a more upbeat. Really, the AFL have only themselves to blame for ignoring my suggestion to bring back Angry Anderson and have him do some serious circle work at the Gabba in the Batmobile while blaring out ‘Bound for Glory’. Perhaps more surprising still was the position of ‘Pre-game entertainment’ in the list, coming in at number seven. Granted, I don’t think the Embassy stated that the grievances were in order of significance, but I think it can be implied. If we haven’t already booked them, I strongly suggest we lock in ‘The Killers’ for next year and for every year after that, if possible. Problem solved. ‘Hook turns’. Sure, they’re pretty confusing for the uninitiated, if not a little intimidating, but if they’re that upsetting to the people of China then
I, personally, would be happy to have another look at them. Again, I’m a little surprised that hook turns should be given the kind of diplomatic preeminence usually reserved for territorial incursions, but I’m sure they are plenty of Melburnians who would
probably agree with China. Item number twelve is as simple as it is understandable. It simply reads ‘MAFS’. While it would be easy to take offence at the fact that China regards one of our most significant cultural exports to be a catastrophic
hot mess, I see it as an opportunity. As with any list of complaints, what you’re really looking for is any common ground you can find. And, I feel, most people will be ready to sacrifice the cesspool of human misery that is ‘Married at First Sight’. ‘Active wear outside a gym setting’. Honestly, this feels like they’re being too sensitive. I can recall back in 1979, when the Chinese President Deng Xiaoping said he found Faberge jeans to be an affront to human dignity. I, of course, have similar feelings about the re-education camps in Xinjiang, but each to their own. Apparently, there was something about Fabber-grabbers that really got up the collective nose of the powers that be in China. Now it seems that disaffection has found a new home in the form of opposing gym clothes when not actually exercising. Frankly, this historical prejudice against skin-tight apparel has me baffled. In this instance, I think we should stand firm and suggest they build a bridge and get over it which, as luck would have it, is what the whole ‘Belt and Road’ initiative is all about. The use of the term ‘Chinese whispers’ comes in at number ten, sandwiched between foreign interference laws and this country’s stubborn insistence on preferring VHS over Betamax. I think we can all agree that, in this day and age, we probably shouldn’t be using a term as loaded as ‘Chinese whispers’ any more than we should refer to ‘Dutch ovens’. I, for one, would be happy to replace it with ‘careless whispers’. Not only does it avoid insulting a nation of over one billion people, it has the added advan-
tage of making you think of that wonderful saxophone riff from the George Michael song every time the phrase is uttered. ‘Gratuitous Use of the Word “Girt” in our National Anthem’. They’ve got a point. Other than when singing our national anthem, under what heightened circumstances does anyone ever use the term ‘girt’? Lucky for us, the list isn’t just a series of gripes. It also includes constructive suggestions; the adoption of which will resolve China’s issues. It’s not what you think. Rather than propose a slight tweak to ‘Advance Australia Fair’ to remove the offending term, the Embassy has proposed it’s wholesale replacement. Apparently, the proposal to substitute our current anthem with ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’ comes directly from no less than Xi Jinping himself, who is a massive Acca Dacca fan. Most disappointingly, is number two, which reads ‘Nuisance phone calls’. If I may be so bold, they’re only nuisance phone calls if you don’t call back. Treating Ministers of the Crown as if they’re telemarketers trying to flog rooftop solar should, perhaps, be on a list of our own. I’m feeling inspired. To all the members of my immediate family who may be reading this and are expecting a present this Christmas; think again. This year, you’ll be getting a list of grievances. I promise that my complaints will be both many and varied, stuffed deep into a stocking. Or, alternatively, perhaps we could have a conversation. Wouldn’t that be something? stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Somerville fall short, Hastings let it slip, Seaford and Carrum Downs in a thriller By Brodie Cowburn
Taking a stand: Frankston YCW got the better of Pearcedale with a 52 run win. Picture: Andrew Hurst
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A TOP order collapse saw Somerville fall short of victory in their clash against Heatherhill on Saturday. Heatherhill chose to bat first, and opener Don Pulukkuttiarachchi was in impressive form. He scored a half century, with his side making 185 before their innings came to a close. Somerville struggled, with five of their top six batsmen dismissed for scores of less than ten. Three of those batsmen went out for just one run. Number four batsman Bradley McDonald tried his best to drag his side over the line, but his knock of 57 wasn’t enough. Somerville ended up losing by 41 runs. Long Island have notched up a good win against Moorooduc. Zachery Wilson and Pubudu Edirisinghe were the best performers for the victors, scoring 66 and 51 respectively. Long Island set Moorooduc a target of 208 to chase down. Moorooduc ended up at 167 when stumps was called. At Eric Bell Reserve, Pines managed to defend a low total against Flinders. Pines set their opponents 145 to chase down. Harley Peace-Stirling was top scorer for his side with 46. Flinders’ run chase got off to a nightmare start, with both openers dismissed for ducks. They weren’t able to recover, and went all out for 97. Main Ridge put together a big score of 210 against Seaford Tigers. The Tigers lost by 90 runs. Jordan McCulley took 7/59, sending all of the Tigers’ top order back to the sheds. The figures were his best ever in the MPCA.
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HASTINGS let a good chance to win go to waste on Saturday. Hosting Delacombe Park, the home side managed to keep their opponents to a low total. The visitors put 126 runs on the board before their innings expired. A tail order collapse cost Hastings the win, as their bottom six batsmen combined for just 13 runs.
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Hastings ended up all out for 99, 28 runs short of victory. Matthew Whelan bowled brilliantly for Delacombe Park, taking 4/18 off his eight overs. A near 100 run partnership between Neil Barfuss and Kip Mulvogue got Frankston YCW a win against Pearcedale. The Stonecats set their opponents 156 to chase down. Pearcedale came up short by 52 runs. Jack Santon played a big part for YCW, taking four wickets. Carrum continued their good start to the 2020/2021 season with a 98 run win over Rosebud. They have now won three on the trot.
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SEAFORD and Carrum Downs played out a thriller at Kananook Reserve on Saturday. Carrum Downs chose to bat first, and were impressive. Opener Michael O’Driscoll was in the mood for runs, and finished with an unbeaten century.
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Tootgarook only put 132 runs on the board before being bowled out, giving their bowlers a tough job to do to prevent a defeat. Rye couldn’t capitalise though, and ended up all out for 128. Just five more runs would have secured them the points. A hard fought half century from opener Azhar Zeeshan helped Skye to a narrow two wicket win over Tyabb. The Yabbies were held to a score of 136. They struggled to deal with the bowling of Ishtiaq Ahmed, who took 4/26. Skye ended up reaching their target with two wickets and three overs to spare. Balnarring took home the chocolates against Ballam Park, defending their total of 164. Ballam Park lost by 23. Boneo endured a horrible day on their home deck, being bowled out for just 67 off 26 overs. Mt Martha made quick work of that target, reaching it in just 20 overs to wrap up a quick day’s work.
His knock of 107 came off 118 balls, and featured twelve boundaries. Robert Johnston also played a part for his side, scoring 67. Carrum Downs’ 40 overs finished with the side at 4/230. Seaford had a big task ahead of them Opener Dil Pageni didn’t waste a moment getting Seaford’s run chase off and running. He smashed a quickfire 40 runs off just fourteen deliveries. He converted eight of the fourteen balls he faced into boundaries, three of them sixes. After he was dismissed the rate of scoring slowed, but Seaford remained in the hunt. After their middle order fell Seaford looked in a tricky position at 8/177. An impressive late showing from Mitch Anderson nearly got them over the line, as he scored 37 runs off just 21 balls. Unfortunately for him it was just too little, just too late. Seaford’s innings came to an end at 8/229. They lost by just one run. Tootgarook and Rye also clashed in a nailbiter last weekend.
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A BRILLIANT century by Beau Anthony has helped Baden Powell get the win in a high-scoring clash against Mornington. Anthony smashed 126 runs at Alexandra Park. The score is his best ever for his side. At the end of Baden Powell’s innings they had put 233 runs on the scoreboard, giving Mornington a tall mountain to climb. Mornington worked hard to keep themselves in the game, and nearly pulled off the win. Matt Foon was their best performer, contributing 81 runs to the chase. At the end of Mornington’s 40 overs they had put together a score of 6/222, not quite enough for the win. Baxter came agonisingly close to a win on Saturday as they took on Mt Eliza at Emil Madsen Reserve. Opener Tim Strickland was the only batsman to make a big scoreboard impact for the Redlegs. His knock of 60 helped his side to a total of 8/135. It was a similar story for Baxter. Opener Sam Mullavey scored 63 not out, but he got no help from his partners. The next best batsman for Baxter scored 19. They ended up finishing their innings at 7/130, just short of a win. Sorrento had to work hard for it, but they managed to get the points against Red Hill. Sorrento scored just 116 in their innings, but managed to bowl out their opponents for only 99. Robert Wilson played a pivotal role for the Sharks, posting bowling figures of 4/23. Peninsula Old Boys got the better of Langwarrin away from home, chasing down a target of 122 to claim a four wicket win.
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Nowakowski Skye to the core SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie WHEN Jason Nowakowski isn’t enforcing public health directives he’s policing the right side of Skye United’s senior team. He’s in his 10th year with Victoria Police and 2021 will be his fifth year at Skye Recreation Reserve. Nowakowski, 32, is married with a three-year-old son and is one of the few senior players in the local area never to have played as a junior. His playing career kicked off as a 14-year-old at Hailebury College and he was 18 when he joined his first club Endeavour United in Provisional League ranks in 2006. He spent a season in the reserves before breaking into the first team and his switch to Dandenong Sparrows in 2009 turned out to be his most successful season in the sport. Nowakowski was part of the all-conquering side that strolled away with the Provisional 2 South-East championship that year 12 points clear of its nearest challenger losing just one game and scoring 92 goals while conceding just 25. Domenic Savrimoutoo was the man who guided Sparrows to the title. “Dom was a good coach, very experienced, good drills … a very knowledgeable man and we had a really good team which included a Mauritian international,” Nowakowski said. A merger during the summer of 201011 saw the club become Hampton Park United Sparrows and Nowakowski was among a group of senior players who decided to stay. “It was a big change and it was a tough year 2011. I think we went undefeated in the first half of the year but then we lost players and had a couple of coaching changes.” Nowakowski had two seasons with the new club which struggled in 2012 eventually finishing second last in Provisional 1 South-East. “I went back to Endeavour in 2013 after a new president, George Theodorou,
United they stand: Skye’s Jason Nowakowski holds off an opponent just outside the opposition penalty area. Picture: Gemma Sliz
reached out to me. I knew George outside soccer anyway and what he told me about where the club was heading really appealed to me at the time.” Nowakowski’s second stint at Endeavour United spanned four seasons and he played under three coaches during that time – Brian Smith, Hansell Campos and present-day Chelsea gaffer Carlo Melino. “They were a mixed four years but we were always challenging for the top four. “Carlo had the biggest influence on me there. “His coaching was different to what I had experienced. He was probably the best player manager I’d experienced up till then. “His biggest influence was with the younger boys and the way he spoke to them but it also had an impact on the older players. “We’d leave the dressing room feeling invincible. “He would research teams based on their last five results and what formation he expected them to line-up with and we’d go over that before every game. He was very well prepared.” Nowakowski scored against Skye United in the 2016 John Ramsden memorial match and was voted man of the match. That added impetus to the efforts of then Skye coach Billy Armour to get him to make the switch.
“Billy was pretty much on my case every week texting, calling and I told him that halfway through that year I’d be away for six weeks on my honeymoon. “But he sold the club to me and from what he was telling me they were pushing for promotion and wanted to go higher. “He kept contacting me and I went down there for the 2017 pre-season and decided to join.” Nowakowski had two seasons under Armour before the big Scot left in September 2018 and was replaced by Phil McGuinness the following month. “I genuinely really like Billy as a coach. “He really knows his stuff and if we were lacking in a certain area we’d work on it week-in week-out.” Under McGuinness the intensity of training was ramped up and had an immediate effect. Skye finished second in State 3 last year winning promotion to State 2 for the first time in its history. “We knew what to expect when ‘Slippy’ (McGuinness) was appointed because he was our fitness coach under Billy. “We were already a strong defensive team but when ‘Slippy’ took over we became a really intense high-pressure team and our workrate was incredible. “Last year we went out thinking ‘we’ll win this even if we go a goal
down’. “We knew that by the 60th or 70th minute we’d be outrunning teams and that’s exactly what we did. “Pretty much the whole year we were outworking teams and a lot of our goals came in the last 20 minutes of games. “Stephen Duffy (assistant coach) is pretty much the same as ‘Slippy’. “They are both very driven coaches who know what they want.” Another of Skye’s great strengths is a core group of senior players that Nowakowski holds in high regard. “Before my arrival a few of these guys were already there and when I arrived you probably had eight or nine players in that group. “When we started back training last week those players were still there and that group is unbelievable. “It’s probably the most dedicated core group I’ve ever played with and trained with.” The commitment among this group is best exemplified by Marcus Collier who remains club captain despite suffering a season-ending ACL injury in the first half of 2018 with Nowakowski taking on the role in his absence. “When Marcus came back the following season I expected him to just take over the captaincy but he refused because we were doing well and he didn’t want to interfere with that. “That’s the type of person he is and that’s how selfless these blokes are. They are an amazing group of players.” And that is the group that Skye United will pin its hopes on as it finally embarks on its maiden State 2 journey in 2021. “Our goal in State 2 is to do what we did in State 3 and I personally think we’ll be even stronger. “We want to push ourselves to the limit and to get promoted again and I think we can do that.” Meanwhile in State 3 news Frankston Pines has confirmed the re-signing of its four Fijian internationals brought here earlier this year: goalkeeper Aeseli Batikasa, defender Penni Tuigulagula, midfielder Savenaca Baledrokadroka
and striker Tito Vodawaqa. There have been some high-profile sightings at Pines’ training and the club has confirmed two friendlies against NPL3 outfit Doveton’s under-21s and under-19s at Monterey Reserve on Thursday 10 December. Doveton’s under-21s are coached by former Langwarrin technical director Stephen Fisher and will feature two former Langy juniors in Brodie Jones and Noah Green while Daniel Taylor will debut against his former club where his father Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor is head coach. Both matches will kick-off at 7pm on the main pitch and rear pitch. Next Saturday (5 December) Pines will host another All Abilities come and try session starting at 10am. The club has appointed Peter Zapantis as its All Abilities co-ordinator and Saturday’s session at Monterey Reserve will feature some of the senior coaching staff. In State 4 news Seaford United has confirmed that Peter Schwellinger will be joint senior coach along with playing-coach Matt Morris-Thomas. Schwellinger fills the role vacated by Andy Lancaster in September and is a former Melbourne Knights, Richmond and Langwarrin goalkeeper whose sons Matthias and Jeremy are part of Seaford’s senior squad. Schwellinger has coached at Frankston Pines, Old Carey, Melton Phoenix and Whittlesea United. In other news Football Victoria has released its 2021 competitions calendar. NPL2 and men’s State League round 1 is on the weekend of 21 March with round 22 on the weekend of 5 September. Catch-up rounds have been scheduled for the weekends of 4 April, 13 June and 15 August. The first qualifying round of the FFA Cup is on the weekend of 14 February. Women’s State League kicks off on the weekend of 18 April with the final round on the weekend of 29 August. Women’s catch-ups are scheduled for the weekends of 4 July and 15 August.
Vale Jim Marconi – a man of many talents HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou CHAMPION Mornington-based racehorse trainer Jim Marconi passed away last Monday 23 November aged 87. Leaving behind a remarkable legacy, Marconi swiftly moved from a lateblooming picnic trainer in his mid-40s in 1978 to becoming a multiple Group One winning professional owner/trainer over the next two decades with the feats of Cossack Prince, Rancho Ruler and King Marauding to name a few. But, it wasn’t just racing that Marconi succeeded at. Despite setbacks throughout his life, he always found a way to turn it into an opportunity. Before immigrating to Australia in his mid-20s, Marconi found a way to overcome poverty and suffering as a child in Italy as war broke loose and Mussolini’s Italy became occupied by the Germans. Listening to the stories from Jim’s son, Carlo Marconi, he said his father would talk about the day’s when kids would find themselves in possession of vast caches of explosives and weapons as the fighting worsened. “[Jim] would even sneak through the woods to provide food for a boy who was being chased by the German’s for graffitiing one of their occupied buildings,” Carlo said. At the age of 13, Jim began working
Marconi magic: Jim Marconi celebrating his Mornington Cup win with Dancing Sculptor in 1993. Picture: Supplied
alongside his uncle to build transmission towers, and by the age of 23, he had made a small fortune to be able to move to Australia and start a new life. Arriving in Australia penniless, Jim secured work as a builder in South Australia and occasionally joined workmates at the races where he began to gain a liking for the sport. Changing hands and becoming a tiler, Jim created his second fortune with the importation of tonnes of black marble from Italy and later sold his company, Marble Tiles, for big money. This allowed him to indulge in his newest passion, owning racehorses. Accompanying Hall of Fame trainer
George Hanlon to a New Zealand yearling sale, Jim picked out a yearling for $13,500 who would later become Tara’s Bulba. Owned by Jim, Tara’s Bulba went on to win the 1974 AJC Derby and the Rosehill Guineas as well as finishing second in the Cox Plate, WATC Derby and Perth Cup. Not long after and Jim’s passion grew from owning to wanting to train the racehorses himself. Marconi, who set up a farm in Baxter called Tara’s Lodge – named after Tara’s Bulba - started out his training career on the picnic circuit in 1978. Within five months, Marconi had trained eight winners from 11 starters
thanks mainly to the deeds of Fiddledee, who won the 1978 Balnarring Cup with apprentice jockey Ray Douglas aboard. With his rapid success, Marconi was awarded an owner/trainers licence and soon notched up his first city winner in July of 1979 with Tara’s Regent, a horse who was returning from a bowed tendon. Aquatorial secured Marconi’s first stakes win in the Victoria Handicap in 1981 before his first star galloper, Cossack Prince, made his stamp on the racetrack. Carlo said “it wasn’t what [Cossack Prince] won, it was what he didn’t win that made him so special”, having placed many times at the elite level. Carrying Marconi’s red, white and green silks, Cossack Prince finished second in the Caulfield Cup, Underwood Stakes and Caulfield Stakes of 1983. He won the Group Two Peter Pan Stakes and Hill Stakes in Sydney of 1982, defeating the ‘Sydney Champion’ Kingston Town in the latter. Marconi’s fame was further enhanced with the gifted Rancho Ruler who won the Group One Marlboro Cup, now known as the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, in 1988. He won the Maribyrnong Plate as a two-year-old, as well as the Chirnside, Manikato and Memsie Stakes at Group Two level later in his career. The Manikato and Memsie now carry
Group One status. On top of winning another three races in his 29-start career, Rancho Ruler placed multiple times at the elite level. He finished second to Midnight Fever in the 1987 Blue Diamond Stakes before placing in the Oakleigh Plate, Lightning Stakes and Futurity Stakes as a three-year-old. Marconi secured another Group One win with King Marauding in the 1992 Manikato Stakes. He also won the VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes with the colt earlier in the year before backing it up a year later with the Rancho Rulersired Pride Of Rancho in 1993. Jim Marconi’s daughter, Fiona, put it brilliantly in a tribute to her father on Tuesday posting that “whilst having many professional successes, [Jim Marconi’s] greatest achievement was his family, who truly adored him”. “Dad lived an enormous life filled with an abundance of love, laughter, dedication and passion. He could be both fiery and tenacious and kind and loving,” she wrote. “We are so fortunate to have had so much time with him. He will be desperately missed.” Jim Marconi held a trainer’s licence until 2011 and spent his last days in an incredible home overlooking the Mornington Harbour, a testament to his hardwork throughout his life.
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