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The Force is strong FANS flocked to see the latest Star Wars movie on opening night last Wednesday. Keen cinemagoers and budding Jedi Knights packed out midnight showings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens across Frankston.

The latest instalment in the space saga set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away features the return of original trilogy favourites Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia.

Pictured are Star Wars fans Stacey Clough, left, Casey Lay and Emily Klahm from Frankston at the movie’s midnight premiere at Village Cinemas in Karingal.

Cinema owners are expecting The Force Awakens to break the all-time record for ticket sales at the Australian box office.

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Taxis takeover end of an era Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

THE independent Frankston Taxis business has been bought out by major taxi operator Silver Top Taxis for an undisclosed sum.

The takeover, approved by the ACCC and made official last Monday, ends 65 years of independence for the Frankston taxi company but general manager Kevin Dunn said it will be “business as usual” for customers.

Mr Dunn financial demands placed on the small business by modern tech-

nology had led the company’s board to decide to accept a buyout offer from Collingwood based Silver Top Taxis.

“In this technological age, to provide new equipment for our depot – stateof-the-art digital equipment and so on – would have cost us $300,000 plus about $4000 a car and it gets more complex as time goes on,” he said.

The taxi industry in general has suffered a series of financial blows in the past few years starting with the state government reforms introduced by the previous Coalition government that effectively slashed the value of existing taxi licences by half.

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The release of more taxi licences, aimed at increasing competition, forced the value of a licence down from an average of $500,000 in 2011 to about $250,000 this year.

Mr Dunn said Frankston Taxis had never shied away from competition but said “it really is tough to make money in the taxi business these days”.

“In this day and age unless you’re operating a minimum of 400 cars in my view you’re just not in the game at all.

Small business taxi businesses aren’t really worth a lot of money,” he said.

“We were the last hold out in the area.”

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Peninsula Taxis and Dandenong Taxis have been taken over by 13CABS. Mr Dunn says customers will benefit from the support provided by Silver Top Taxis and the cars will remain branded as Frankston Taxis vehicles.

“We’re better to get with one of the major companies that have the infrastructure and support to give the customers the service we want to continue giving.

“We still deal with a lot of elderly people in the area and have 14 wheelchair-capable vehicles.”

The rise of smartphone apps and online booking systems was a factor in

decided to merge with Silver Top Taxis.

While Frankston Taxis did launch its own booking app six months ago, Mr Dunn noted ongoing IT costs are difficult for smaller businesses to meet.

The rise of Uber’s ride-sharing service UberX, illegal in Victoria but recently authorised in the ACT and New South Wales, has also challenged taxi operators in recent months.

“It has made a difference, there’s no doubt about that,” Mr Dunn said although he said it is unknown how much of the overall market Uber has gained in Victoria.

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Premier drops in to grant cash boost for charity PREMIER Daniel Andrews visited Seaford on Friday bearing a Christmas gift for charity Mums Supporting Families in Need.

The Premier announced a $10,000 grant from the Premier’s Charitable Fund for the volunteerrun organisation that collects quality second hand cots, prams, food, toys and clothing to disadvantaged families.

Mr Andrews, who visited the group’s Seaford warehouse with Carrum Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny and Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke, said he was “humbled” by the dedication and work carried out by Mums Supporting Families in Need volunteers.

“This group does wonderful work

providing quality second-hand essentials for kids to families in crisis,” Mr Andrews said.

“They do it with the help of many dedicated volunteers.”

Mums Supporting Families in Need supplies its collected donations to welfare agencies to pass on to the needy.

See msfin.org.au for donation details.

The collectors: Sue Williams, left, Melissa Webb, Premier Daniel Andrews, Jodie Harris and Donna Cartwright at Mums Supporting Families in Need’s warehouse in Seaford.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Foodbowl crisis on the horizon

Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au

URBAN sprawl could eat up Melbourne’s foodbowl and see future generations starved of locally produced food if governments do not protect agricultural land on the city’s fringes and outer suburbs according to an independent report released this week.

The Melbourne’s Foodbowl: Now and at seven million report by Foodprint Melbourne, a collaboration between the University of Melbourne and the Victorian Eco Innovation Lab, warns about 16 per cent of the farm-

land in Melbourne’s foodbowl may be lost “if current trends are maintained, including up to 77 per cent in the inner foodbowl”.

Alarmingly, the report predicts the foodbowl will be able to produce just 18 per cent of the city’s food demands by 2050 when Melbourne’s population is predicted to soar to 7 million.

The foodbowl currently produces enough food to meet about 41 per cent of Melbourne’s food needs.

Frankston is included in Melbourne’s inner foodbowl and several market gardens in the area produce highly perishable crops that can only be consumed within Victoria due to

their perishable nature.

The inner foodbowl produces 96 per cent of the state’s berry fruits, 94 per cent of its asparagus, 92 per cent of its cauliflowers, 88 per cent of its mushrooms, 66 per cent of its broccoli, 62 per cent of its lettuce and 93 per cent of its herbs.

The inner foodbowl also produces 35 per cent of the state’s eggs and 59 per cent of the state’s chicken meat, according to the Melbourne’s Foodbowl report.

Deakin University planning and food policy expert Dr Rachel Carey, who worked on the research project, told The Times earlier this year that it is vi-

tal to not use more farmland for urban development.

“Melbourne’s market gardens are an important part of the city’s foodbowl and Melbourne’s foodbowl is made up of many smaller areas that are scattered around the city and they’re very important because there are fewer of them left,” she said.

The Melbourne’s Foodbowl report notes: “The current Victorian state government has indicated that it intends to maintain the existing Urban Growth Boundary. However, Melbourne’s UGB has been moved four times since it was instituted as a permanent boundary in 2002. There is ongoing pressure for fur-

ther expansion, and the state planning policy framework currently lacks effective measures to prevent further loss of productive agricultural land”.

The inner foodbowl is the metropolitan area of Greater Melbourne and includes Frankston. The inner foodbowl includes areas of food production such as the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula, as well as lesser known regions, such as Cranbourne and Koo Wee Rup and Werribee.

The outer foodbowl is the next ‘ring’ of peri-urban local government areas that includes regions in the ‘Peri-Urban Group of Rural Councils’, such as Bacchus Marsh and Baw Baw Shire.

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Pit bull on death row after attack AN unregistered pit bull cross that allegedly “took the cheek off” a Frankston North woman is on death row at the council pound until Local Laws investigations are completed.

Council spokeswoman Sam Jackson said a seizure notice has been issued to the owner after the dog attack in Rosemary Crescent, Sunday 13 December.

The incident was reported to the council at 12.42pm and the dog seized by a council ranger at 12.59pm.

Contrary to early reports, the dog was not shot by either police or council officers. “Council officers do not carry firearms,” Ms Jackson said.

Police arrested the Frankston North dog owner at the scene. He was interviewed for unlawful assault and handling stolen goods but was later released, pending possible charges by summons.

Frankston Senior Sergeant Steve

Burt said police were investigating the man “for offences prior to the dog attack” which may relate to a property dispute between himself and the woman.

The victim, 37, was forced to have surgery at Frankston Hospital. Emma McKnight told radio station 3AW that her dog, a Staffordshire bull terrier cross, was attacked on their morning walk when the pit bull came out of a gate.

She said she shielded her dog and the pit bull latched onto her arm.

“It lock-jawed onto my arm, I tried to get it off and it went for my face and took the cheek off my face.”

Ms McKnight said she needed 150 stitches and plastic surgery to repair her lacerated cheek.

She said the dangerous dog should be put down. “I wouldn’t even call it a dog, it’s a creature,” she said.

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Girl’s knife attack at police station A NEW, higher front counter at Frankston police station helped thwart a stabbing attack by a 16-year-old girl last week.

She allegedly lunged at an officer with a large knife after a short conversation at 8.20pm, Monday (14 December), but did not make contact.

Senior Sergeant Stephen Burt said the girl, of Narre Warren, was disarmed and taken into custody without injury to anyone.

She was remanded in custody and will undergo psychiatric assessment before appearing at Frankston Children’s Court at a later date.

“The police members involved responded well to a very dangerous situation with the welfare of the girl paramount,” Senior Sergeant Burt said.

“The upgrades in security were timely and provided a high level of safety to all involved.”

Operation Larder: Volunteers Adam Zarb, Agnes Simmons and Ryan Lewandowski load food hampers into the car for transport to clients.

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Hampers help fill the larder FRANKSTON Uniting Church, High St, was a hive of activity, Thursday, as volunteers worked frantically to pack hampers for the Frankston Community Appeal.

Their role in Operation Larder, coordinated by Community Support Frankston, was to provide 325 hampers to Frankston families experiencing hardship this Christmas. And they did it.

“The Frankston appeal, in its 25th year, relies on the generosity of local businesses, individuals and other groups that provide cash and in-kind donations to keep up with requests for assistance,” Community Support manager Steve Phillips said.

“It is also made possible by the significant volunteer effort that goes into making up the hampers each year.

“Unfortunately, the festive season brings increased stress and financial pressures to many families, particularly those already finding it hard to put food on the table and look after young ones.”

CSF partners with more than a dozen support agencies in Frankston, including St Vincent de Paul, Salvocare Eastern and WAYYS Domestic Violence Outreach team, to make sure that those most in need are identified and receive hampers.

The appeal received a boost from the Frankston Freemasons this year:

they donated nearly 2000 Tote bags to make sure those receiving hampers had enough strong bags to cope with the trip home on public transport.

Community Support Frankston relies on in-kind donations, such as food and toys, to put into hampers and packs for individuals and families that may miss out on the initial 325 hamper list. “Items such as tinned hams, vegetables and items to make a basic meal can be hard to come by in donated goods,” Mr Phillips said.

Those interested in donating to the Frankston Community Appeal, or getting involved, should email Mr Phillips at csf@frankston.net

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Ready for action: A police Critical Incident Response Team at the scene of a siege in Frankston last week.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Answers awaited on siege, stabbing death Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE Frankston man shot by special operations group police during Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s siege still had not been interviewed, or charged, by Friday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Steve McIntyre, of the Homicide Squad, said police were â&#x20AC;&#x153;waiting on advice from medical staffâ&#x20AC;? before indicting the man, 46, at The Alfred hospital, where he is in a serious condition under police guard.

The man, allegedly armed with longbladed knives, was shot in the stomach and leg last Tuesday morning (15 December) after holding three women and

another man hostage at a Dandenong Rd East house since 5.30pm the previous day.

Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said police raided the house â&#x20AC;&#x153;when the situation deteriorated in the early hours of this morningâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The offender was becoming quite irrational,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was making threats against the three females ... he was making threats of violence.â&#x20AC;?

Assistant Commissioner Hill said police responded when the man stabbed one of the women in the house in the leg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our members from the SOG fired shots.

The offender was struck by two shots:

one to the stomach area, one to the leg.â&#x20AC;?

The woman was taken to Frankston Hospital with leg wounds.

Assistant Commissioner Hill said another woman inside the house had been slashed on the hand and suffered a blow to the head.

The siege followed a fight in Boonong Av, Seaford, Monday, where a Seaford man, 45, was stabbed in the lower back.

He is believed to have walked to a house in nearby Carder Av where the fight continued and he was stabbed to the upper body.

Police and emergency services crews found the man with life-threatening injuries. He died in later in hospital.

A LANGWARRIN resident did a DIY car rescue early Tuesday morning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and stopped a teenager stealing his car.

The Lois Ct man, in his late 30s, awoke to the sound of his 2010 Toyota Rav4 starting in the driveway about 1am and raced outside to see it about to drive off. He managed to wrench open the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door and grab the mid-late teen, 183cm, of African appearance, and drag him out.

The teen ran off.

It is believed there were three other thieves in the area at the time.

A reported 17 cars were stolen in Frankston last week, along with 47 thefts from motor cars in the same period.

Detective Senior Constable Chris Goudy, of Frankston CIU, said the Langwarrin case illustrated frequent aggravated break-ins: the offender entered via an unlocked back door and found the car keys on a hook near front door.

He said there had been three similar robberies â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the past couple of daysâ&#x20AC;? - possibly by the same offenders.

Another break-in was foiled in Coral St, Frankston, 2am, Wednesday, when an offender entered through an unlocked door and took car keys off a hook near the front door.

The resident awoke to the sound of his car starting and ran outside to see it about to drive off. The man man-

aged to grab the keys and prevented it being stolen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no real pattern to the robberies,â&#x20AC;? Detective Goudy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thieves are opportunistic and take whatever they can find. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They usually enter houses through unlocked doors and walk around looking for items without being seen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have even heard of one case where offenders were in the bedroom of a house where even a German Shepherd dog was sleeping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and no one woke up.â&#x20AC;?

Police are appealing to residents to be more vigilant in protecting their cars, and possessions, from theft. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the stolen cars were left unlocked,â&#x20AC;? Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Fyffe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep arresting offenders but it is frustrating that owners are making their keys accessible.â&#x20AC;?

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Centre moves FRANKSTON Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seaford Customer Service Centre has relocated from Nepean Highway to the new premises at the corner of Station and Broughton Streets, behind Seaford Village Shopping Centre on Nepean Hwy. The new Seaford Community Centre houses a library branch with free wi-fi access onsite.

See frankston.vic.gov.au or call council on 1300 322 322 for further information.

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Packing a gift for homeless STAFF at Superior Family Funeral Care in Seaford are getting into the Christmas spirit this year by helping the homeless.

Owner Karen Dwyer said the staff had collected 80 backpacks to be handed out by City Life later this month at Christmas time.

“We’ve got blankets, scarves, beanies, drink bottles and toothbrushes,” she said.

“We decided quite a few months ago to give something back to the community.”

See citylife.net.au, call 9770 0660 or visit 2 Balmoral St, Frankston for details of lunches in December.

Donations to City Life can be made at givenow.com.au/citylife or by bank deposits to Westpac BSB: 033 272, account: 272959.

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Helping hand: Karen Dwyer, left, and Angeie Thalei at Superior Family Funeral Care with some of the contents to be loaded into backpacks to be handed out to the homeless.

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VCE results getting better all the time THE hard work is over for VCE students across the state with students getting their exam results on Monday this week.

Patterson River Secondary College students in Year 12 managed to top last year’s ATAR results. School dux William Hopkinson achieved an ATAR score of 99.15 and seven more students gained a score above 90.

A record 37 students achieved a 40-plus study score for one of their subjects.

Assistant principal Daniel Dew praised this year’s graduates for rising to the occasion and getting results when it mattered most.

“We had a really good group of kids last year and while we always think we’ll get good results it’s been a cohort whose testing through NAPLAN and such hasn’t been as strong so to get better VCE results is great.”

Education Minister James Merlino said 49,426 students will graduate with a VCE this year and the completion rate is 97.7 per cent.

“Completing VCE is a significant achievement in anyone’s life and I congratulate more than 49,000 students across the state for reaching this milestone. You should be very proud of what you have achieved,” he said.

“If you didn’t get the results you wanted, seek advice from your school and remember that life offers many pathways to success.”

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Dead man ‘never lived at house’ HOMICIDE Squad detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Hastings man in Frankston on Friday 11 December (‘Intruder killed chasing woman’, The Times 14/12/15).

Police were told a woman disturbed a burglar at her house in Cassia Grove, Frankston, about 1.30pm. It is alleged the burglar assaulted the woman and, when her neighbour came to her aid, there was an altercation. The 44-year-old man died at the scene.

The 33-year-old woman was taken to The Alfred hospital with head injuries.

The 42-year-old neighbour assisted police with their investigation after the incident and was released pending further inquiries.

Police confirmed that the dead man had never lived at the house and had no association with the woman.

They are still trying to establish whether the dead man had any connection with previous occupants.

“There is a possibility this was a random burglary, not targeted at this occupant or previous occupants,” Sergeant Sharon Darcy, of police media, said.

“Speculation in relation to the cause of death is premature and should be tempered until the full facts are understood. The investigation remains active and ongoing.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000, or to send a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au

Hawk collects rig and heads out THE oil and gas drilling rig that towered over the low lying foreshore of Phillip Island before appearing to hover for days in the early morning mists of Port Phillip is finally on its way back home to Singapore.

With its drilling duties for Origin and Hibiscus Oil in Bass Strait completed, the rig was last week taken on board by the heavy lift vessel Hawk before heading out of Port Phillip on Tuesday.

Equipment was taken from the rig before it was welded to the Hawk’s deck for transport.

The 223 metre, 44, 700 tonne Hawk sails at about 12 knots compared with the three knots that would be achieved if the rig was towed by tugs to Singapore.

The rig is owned by Seadrill Ltd

Warm welcome: Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke, left, Water Minister Lisa Neville and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny at South East Water’s new headquarters in Frankston. Picture: Gary Sissons

SEW HQ open for business and is scheduled to be back at its Singapore base in early January.

The Hawk is owned by OHT (offshore heavy transport).

Picture: Yanni

THE new headquarters for South East Water was officially opened by Environment, Climate Change and Water Minister Lisa Neville last Monday (14 December).

The minister was joined by her Labor colleagues, Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke and Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny, to welcome South East Water employees to Frankston.

More than 700 staff based at the new head office for the water authority are expected to bring job and business opportunities to the area.

“This is an exciting new era for South East Water with a new headquarters and board in place to meet the challenges of the future such as climate change and population growth,” Ms Neville said.

“I want to see our water corporations play a leading role in their communities and it’s great to see South East Water embracing that through new customer service and community participation initiatives.”

Mr Edbrooke hailed “a great boost” for Frankston’s economy.

For more information please contact 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000 www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

NEW YEAR’S EVE | 2015 - 2016

NO ENTERTAINMENT NO NONSENSE Mornington Peninsula Shire is continuing to take a ‘No Entertainment - No Nonsense’ approach for the upcoming New Year’s Eve on the peninsula, working in partnership with a community-based steering committee, police and residents to reduce the negative impact of celebrations in the area.

There are no organised public events or activities on the Mornington Peninsula on New Year’s Eve. Venues operating on New Year’s Eve will only be accessible by people who have pre-purchased tickets.

Alcohol bans apply from December 30 to midnight 1 January 2016. Possession of sealed and unsealed containers of liquor in public places is prohibited (unless sealed containers are being transported from point-of-sale to vehicle or private residence for consumption). Possession of any glass container while in a public place is prohibited.

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No camping is permitted in any public park or reserves.

There are no public displays of fireworks on New Year’s Eve. A person must not possess or discharge fireworks (fines apply).

The Rye Carnival will be closed on New Year’s Eve (day and night).

Discharge of flares is prohibited except in cases of an emergency.

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Bus Service - Portsea to Safety Beach A free, one - way bus service will operate from Portsea to Safety Beach. *For route information please visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au Security will be onboard at all times.

People are reminded to be extremely vigilant of fires: and particularly fire-safe on the peninsula. More information about fire safety can be found at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au or www.depi.vic.gov.au

The Rye Pier car park will be closed from approximately 4.00pm on New Year’s Eve (or at Police discretion). Minor road closures are expected in Rye from 11pm - 1am.

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Last spin for Record City

By Ray Macgrotty, Record City AFTER thirty years in business it’s pretty hard to accept that Record City is now closing up shop.

About 12 months ago we were advised that City Arcade had been sold and that plans were being made to redevelop.

Thankfully the new owners allowed us to stay on for a while until the plans were finalised.

We gave some thought to relocating but after such a lengthy time in the one spot, it was decided that it was just too hard to move and start all over again.

As of the 31 December, Record City is officially closed.

It’s been a great adventure and we have seen many changes over the years.

Back in the mid eighties I would never have dreamed that after about seventy years of artists making records that it would almost be killed off by the introduction of the compact disc, then ultimately downloads and online shopping .

However, our customers wouldn’t let go of their precious vinyl, so we just kept buying it by the ton, much to surprise of most people who said I was mad because it was dying out. Well guess what?

Anyway we showed ’em! We ended up having one of the largest stocks of vinyl in the country, much to the envy now of the shops who abandoned vinyl for those ‘self draining drink coasters’ (which are now on their way out...)

I believe we were the first secondhand record store in Australia to obtain accounts with all of the major (and independent) record companies.

Time out with dogs, children THERE is an old adage in television about not working with kids or animals, but that is exactly what Mt Eliza Rotary Club plans to do next year for its two main fundraising events.

On Sunday 6 March next year the club will hold its Dogs in the Park expo, with plenty of family fun and many “not too serious” competitions for dogs and their owners.

There will be food and coffee stalls, face painting for children and an animal farm 11am-2.30pm at the John Butler Reserve, Mt Eliza. Entry is free and there will be a small fee for participation in the various events.

On Sunday 17 April, 10am-1pm

the Rotary club, in conjunction with the Mornington Railway Preservation Society, is conducting its inaugural Kids Fun Run With K163.

Up to 300 children aged up to 12 years will race the historic steam engine K163 alongside a small section of track now being prepared at Moorooduc station.

Mt Eliza Rotary president Bernie Edwards says the two fundraising events are designed to provide fun and entertainment for the children, families and friends.

“Their presence will help to support Rotary's ongoing community efforts so everyone is a winner,” he said.

Long player: Record City owner Ray Macgrotty is shutting up shop after 30 years at Frankston’s City Arcade.

We also imported huge amounts of vinyl from overseas which gave us an edge over some of the larger retailers.

I really enjoyed being able to get records and CDs that people wanted, and it felt like Christmas every time I unpacked a delivery. I will miss that.

I’ve been asked many times why we didn’t decide to move to a new location, but the thought of shifting over 50,000 records, cds, tapes, posters, memorabilia etc and having to start building and painting and carpeting etc, was just too mind blowing after thirty years of dedicating my life to the shop I had grown to love.

Actually I was going to chain myself to the counter and refuse to go but when I heard the sound of the bulldozers coming, well, I guess I had

to accept that there is a new adventure waiting around the corner (maybe it’s another record store?)

Anyway, we would like to thank our many loyal and happy customers who have supported us over the years and hope you enjoy listening to your records and cds for a long long time.

Also, a big thank you to all the people who have told me how much they enjoy reading the ‘Classic album’ reviews in Mint Magazine each month, which I will continue doing.

Thanks heaps for the trip, it’s been a blast! This article was originally published in the December edition of The Times’ sister music and entertainment magazine Mint Magazine.

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Borders of protection for troubled plovers THEY may look like balls of fluff standing on legs thinner than matchsticks, but there are many hands willing to help the endangered hooded plover.

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Also prey to many natural enemies the odds seem stacked against the hooded plover, but as its annual nesting season gets underway concerned plover lovers are erecting fences on beaches and making wooden shelters to provide protection for the anticipated chicks.

On Monday members of the Friends of the Hooded Plover group were at Gunnamatta, driving fencing posts into the sand and unrolling wire to keep unwary or careless beachgoers away from nesting birds.

Flotsam left behind by the latest high tides show just how close the nests are to being swept away.

But year after year the plovers return to this windswept beach, albeit in ever decreasing numbers.

Although dogs are banned at Gunnamatta, the chicks and eggs are sought out morsels to foxes, cats, seagulls, magpies and ravens.

The previous Friday the Hastingsbased Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association held a workshop to make shelters for the chicks.

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SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

School holidays at Frankston Arts Centre FRANKSTON Arts Centre is the cool place to be in the hot weather over the coming school holiday period.

If you’re a parent looking for engaging things to do with the kids this summer, Frankston Arts Centre has got something for everyone.

FAC is renowned for presenting international, national and local drama performances and thrilling displays of live art. Now, FAC is the perfect venue for locals to develop their acting skills before they get their big break on the main stage.

Drama Thrills and Spills is a oneoff drama workshop for three different age-groups on Tuesday 19 January. Each promises to be a fun and engaging introduction to performing on stage, with drama games, tips and tricks on how to create a compelling performance.

For a bit of circus fun for everyone though, come and learn acrobalance, tumbling, juggling, hooping, mini trampoline and more in this circus skills workshop destined to have you jumping for joy.

Practise your new skills and get tips from professional circus trainer, Isi Lumbroso, who leads the team for these fun-filled energetic workshops.

Hots Arts for Cool Kids is a funfilled arts and craft program designed to encourage children to let their imaginations go wild.

This January come and get Gritty and Grubby creating all kinds of bugs, plants, flowers, fruit and vegies, anything you could find in your garden. Construction is done with

recycled materials, paper, painting, sewing, woodwork and help grow the Glass Cube exhibition that will glow in the dark.

Drama Thrills and Spills: Tuesday 19 January 9.30-10.30am, 5-8 years, $15 11am-12pm , 9-12yrs, $15 12.30pm-1.30pm, 13-16yrs, $15 Circus Fund for Everyone: Wednesday 20 January 2016 10.30am – 12 pm, (5 - 7years) $20 1pm – 3pm, (8-13 years) $25 Cube 37 Hot Arts for Cool Kids: Tuesday 19 January 9.30-10.30am, 5-8 years, $15 11am-12pm , 9-12yrs, $15 12.30pm-1.30pm, 13-16yrs, $15 For further information on any of the programs on offer at Frankston Arts Centre over the school holidays, contact Lucinda Bertram on 9768 1362 (lucinda.bertram@frankston. vic.gov.au) or Gillian Thompson on 9784 1056 / 0409 860 407 (gillian. thompson@frankston.vic.gov.au).

All other enquiries regarding Frankston Arts Centre can be made at thefac.com.au or by calling 9784 1060.

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Come and get Gritty & Grubby creating all kinds of bugs, plants, flowers, fruit & vegies – anything you may find in the garden – using recycled materials, paper, painting, sewing, woodwork.

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After successful productions of Legally Blonde and The Addams Family, PLOS invites you to let your imagination take flight as you step into the magical world of Mary Poppins.

Theatre @ Frankston Arts Centre Thursday 31 December to Saturday 9 January – see thefac.com.au for details.

Hold on to your biscuit! The Tiger Who Came to Tea is roaring into Frankston. Join Sophie and the teaguzzling tiger in this delightful family show, packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.

Theatre @ Frankston Arts Centre Thursday 21 January, 1pm

Suitable for 4-12 years $15 First child | $10 Subsequent child Must be accompanied by an adult

Sarah from Knightʼs Acting School will get kids performing in a minute with her introduction to the basics of acting and exciting drama games.

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Introducing circus skills in a positive learning environment.

Activities include acrobalance, aerials, tumbling, juggling, hooping, mini tramp and more!

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Mornington to host Silvers Circus in 2016 ESTABLISHED in 1976, Silvers Circus provides world class family entertainment and fun.

With extraordinary artists continually arriving from all parts of the world, Silvers are proud of the ever-changing program they are able to present.

After nearly three decades on the road, Silvers is a household name in Australia. They still maintain the sparkle, glamour and death-defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus.

The 2 hour action-packed show, featuring Ringmaster and Master of Illusions Simon Tait, will also include the Wheel of Steel. A young man with nerves of Steel, Dominik Gasser will run, jump, skip and flip through a routine of sheer physical audacity. Its wheels oscillate and revolve from ground level to dizzying heights – such a spectacle is bound to leave you chewing your nails and squirming in your seats.

Also... clowns. Expect the unexpected.

They’re guaranteed to tickle the funny bone, as is the circus’ latest addition to their repertoire of physical and comedic exploits.

It’s called the Bicycle Act. Justin Valise, its demonstrator, is a professional idiot, specialising in stupidity and acrobatics on a bicycle. Trained at the school of hard knocks and inspired by Murphy’s Law (what can go wrong will go wrong), Justin has created an act that wrestles with the unexpected and really raises the bar.

With hard work and some measure of good fortune, Justin has managed to combine the theatricality of a modern day fool with the physical skills of an acrobat to create distinctive and engaging entertainment.

For tickets to 2016’s Silvers Circus, see Ticketmaster or call the circus direct on 0413 880 044 or 0400 456 157.

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Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival returns MORDIALLOC’S Peter Scullin Reserve will light up once more when Smart Amusements brings back the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival.

Running from Boxing Day until 10 January 2016, it’s the perfect time to bring your family down and enjoy all that summer has to offer.

All your favorite rides will be whirring into action, including the expo wheel, riptide, dragon coaster, sizzler, dodgem cars, the fun slide, tea cups and waterballs. Activities will kick off as soon as the gates open and will run til 8pm each night.

If you’re going to be hanging around for a few hours, Smart Amusements are offering wristband sessions. Purchasing a wristband will let you tackle all the carnival’s activities to your heart’s content. There are two sessions each day, from 2pm-5pm and 5pm-8pm, but single-ride tickets can be purchased on-site too.

“Highlights Highlights of this year’s carnival is a familyfriendly fireworks display, which carnival organiser Smart Amusements will be putting on at 9.30pm on New Year’s Eve. We hope all the families and residents of Mordialloc and the surrounding areas will come and enjoy the carnival on New Year’s Eve and stay for the fireworks.

The carnival was a great success last year, but patrons on New Year’s Eve were disappointed there were no fireworks, so we have worked really hard with the council and local authorities to organise an early family fireworks show which will hopefully become a regular part of the carnival,” festival organiser Jay Jones said.

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Running Smart Amusements was a natural progression for the couple, so they’ve put a whole lot of time and expertise into the reinvention of the Mordialloc Carnival. As an amusement hire business, they supply rides, games and food to school fetes, and hire equipment out to local councils.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Frankston post office phone stops Compiled by Melissa Walsh WITH this issue we present our readers with a sheet almanac for 1916. *** THE room heater raffled by Mrs C Grant, for the Somerville Red Cross Society, was won by Miss Nellie Bell. *** THE annual balance sheet of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings is published on the fourth part of this issue. *** “THE liquor traffic is the most powerful as it is one of the most degrading agencies for making money by the corruption of one’s fellow creatures.” —Right Hon Lord Milner, G.C.B. *** ACCORDING to our usual custom, in order that our employees may have a little relaxation at this season, there will be no issue of the Standard on 1st January, the next issue being published on the 8th. *** A public meeting will be held in the Mechanics’ Institute, Frankston on Monday evening next to consider the proposed discontinuance of the continuous telephone service at the Frankston Post Office. *** THE Fancy Fair in aid of the local Catholic Church will be opened in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on New Year’s Eve and again on New Year’s Night, when there will be any

amount of amusement for young and old. *** AT the garden fete held at Somerville, on Saturday afternoon last, Miss Mabel Clare of Melbourne, kindly gave her services as palmist. The raffles were all drawn under the supervision of Mr A. G. Carver. *** WE are pleased to note in “the Corian”, the journal of the Geelong Grammar School, that Sidney Plowman, son of Dr Plowman, won the sixth form handicap in Gymnastics and was second in the Gymnastics Senior Championship of the school.

He also gained the upper sixth form prize in science, Division 11, Chemistry. *** MRS Coyle acknowledges further donations to the Langwarrin Dinner: —Mrs Deane,10s 6d ; Mrs Rimmer, 10s 6d; Mr Coxall, 10s 6d; Mrs Jacobs, 5s ; Mrs Errington, 2s ; Mrs Foster; 10s ; Mr Tipping, £1 ; Mr Lightfoot; 10s; Mrs Pidgeon, 10s; Peninsula Motor Garage Pty. Ltd., £2 2s ; Mrs Cohen, 5 tins tobacco ; Mr J. B. Jolly £1 1s; Mrs Twinning, 5s; Well wisher, 5s. *** THE official re-opening of the Somerville Mechanics’ Hall will be performed on Friday afternoon next, at 3 o’clock, by Cr Geo Griffeth, President of the Shire. A luncheon will follow, and in the evening an entertainment will be given by the past and present pupils of Somer-

ville State School, to be followed by a dance. The whole of the proceeds will go towards defraying the expense incurred in the additions to the building. *** SPLENDID entries have been received for the annual Athletic Sports to be held in the Frankston Park on New Year’s Day. In another column we publish the handicaps of the principal events, which have filled remarkably well.

The wood chops should attract more than usual attention, through some of our best axmen being entered, and taking the programme as a whole a most enjoyable day’s sport should be the result. *** THE monthly meeting of the Somerville Branch of the Red Cross Society was held on Tuesday evening, December 21st, 1915. The secretary, in presenting the 9th monthly report stated that they had just completed 1,000 articles during the 9 months, besides sending £50 in cash, 72lbs weight of old linen (and 150 sugar bags to the Lady Mayoress) they had also helped in the Luna Park Carnival, by sale of tickets etc.

At the close of the meeting, Mrs Barber, in a very neat speech, presented the President, Secretary, and Cutter with an appropriate present, in recognition of the work they had done in connection with the Red Cross society.

The secretary, in response, thanked Mrs Barber for the kindly thought, it

was so unexpected, which made it all the more appreciated, and although they had done their best, they had not done as much as Mrs Barber, who had given her three sons. She recognised the war was only to be won by sacrifice. *** ON Wednesday evening next, the St Paul’s Dramatic Club, assisted by a number of our leading amateur vocalists and instrumentalists will produce, with complete costume and scene effects, and a full chorus, the entertaining musical comedy “A trial by jury.” As this will be the first production of musical comedy in Frankston, and the comedy has been in active rehearsal for some weeks past, an enjoyable evening is assured.

The piece is being produced under the direction of Mr L. Marks, who was associated with the Lyster and Simocsen’s opera companies, so well known to old playgoers, and the instrumental work is in the capable hands of Mrs McCormack, pianist, and Mr Plummer, flautist.

It is only necessary to mention that the principal parts will be sustained by such well known favorites as Miss Alice Bowell, Miss Nellie Williams, and Messrs Ellis, Wheeler, Will Gregory, C. Watson, and J. C Garrood, to ensure a good attendance.

The comedy will be preceded by a concert of popular items, in which the great classical tenor, Sing Sum Soon will appear. *** A first class programme was submit-

ted by the A A B entertainers at the hall on Thursday evening 16th inst in aid of the home for adult blind at Brighton. The hall was nicely filled and patrons enjoyed themselves immensely. *** ON Friday evening Xmas eve, the usual Xmas fair will be held under the auspices of the C.E.L.G. The guild has had so much of their time taken up with Red Cross work that the work in connection with the Church fund has for some time been laid aside. Strenuous efforts have been made however, to bring this event to a successful issue, the net proceeds of which will be devoted to the church building fund. *** THE Truth About Belgium Under the Huns. Mr Carlyle Smythe, the well known writer, traveller, and entrepreneur, is just returning to Australia from a trip through the war countries, during which he has written a number of excellent articles for “Life.”

The latest of these appears in the January issue of that magazine, just to hand, and it deals with a subject that is of the greatest interest, and yet is little known— i.e. Belgium under the German heel. The issue of “Life” also includes a set of four masterly articles by Dr W H Fitchett, in which as usual, he deals with the fighting of the past month and the trend of the situation as a whole. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 25 December, 1915

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By Stuart McCullough DURING our weekly phone conversation, my father and I often discuss upcoming family functions. Christmas is no exception. PETE: We’ll come at noon. Wendy’s bringing a turkey. ME: That’s no way to talk about yourself! (prolonged pause for laughter only to be filled by a gaping silence) I’d like to think the lack of laughter was not the fault of the joke itself which, frankly, was near perfect but the subject matter.

After all, Christmas is a very serious business. In ‘A Christmas Carol’, Ebenezer Scrooge has possibly the worst night’s sleep of his miserable life when the ghost of a former business partner rocks up to tell him to expect a visitation from the spirits of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come.

In a way, we’re all like Scrooge. By that, I don’t mean miserly or otherwise wretched, but that Christmas is a bit of a signpost for where we’ve been and where we’re headed.

For me, the ghost of Christmas past is a certain time of day. As a kid, it was all about getting up early. The sense of anticipation that accompanied the big day was close to unbearable. Heightened expectations meant the chances of getting to sleep on Christmas Eve would be negligible were it not for the decision of television programmers to broadcast near unwatchable schlock which invariably involved some dodgy sitcom doing their own hilarious take on ‘A Christmas Carol’ that, in reality, consisted of dressing up poorly and gluing on a pair of mutton chops that virtually guaranteed that

anyone under the age of thirty would be counting sheep before nine o’clock.

I’d never hear Father Christmas arrive. Instead, it would be the sound of one of my younger brothers or sisters performing reconnaissance up and down the hallway that would manage to pull me from my ‘A Christmas Carol’-induced coma. Slow, creeping footsteps on the way down; followed by a trample that might easily have been a herd of very small elephants as they returned to relay what they’d seen underneath the tree. Finding your

present was always made more challenging by the fact of my father’s nearillegible handwriting. Even he would be unable to decipher it. The rest of us had no hope. I think I assumed that Christmas day would stay like that forever, but I was wrong.

Despite those spectacular early mornings of our childhood, there was a time when my siblings and I were in our late teens and early twenties that Christmas was a hit and miss affair.

For a few years, it was a piecemeal event that meant some of us were at a

loose end on the day itself. It was during this time that the five of us started ‘the foot photo’. As a reaction to years of awkward pictures perched in front of a tree, my brother and sisters and I decided that we’d take a photograph of our shoes instead as an alternative kind of family portrait. Every time I see those photos, I’m both glad that we took them and pleased that those years of disconnected catch-ups were only temporary. Things changed when Brodie came along.

Brodie was (and, indeed, still is) the first nephew to arrive in our family.

This changed everything. Suddenly, Christmas was back on as a major family event, albeit one that centred around an infant. From then on, Christmas became something of a spectator sport. There is no greater sight than a room full of nephews and nieces as the scurry over presents at the foot of the tree, desperately attempting to decode my father’s handwriting. Nowadays, my sister’s children have a tradition of their own.

My sister’s four kids don’t photograph their shoes as we did. Rather, each year they have their picture taken at the local shopping centre with Father Christmas. The wall of their living room shows them growing up with Saint Nick. Currently, it’s at something of a cross roads as the older two are sixteen and seventeen. I’ve made the point that what may feel slightly embarrassing now is on the very cusp of becoming hilarious. My hope for them is that they keep going as they hit their twenties and beyond. No matter what lies ahead, that the four of them turn up to have their picture taken with

Santa.

This year is different: we’re hosting.

It means all the preparations that for several decades I have taken for granted are now my responsibility. Whether this is the ghost of Christmas future remains to be seen. Everyone’s pitching in and bringing something to eat. Our job will be to create the right kind of atmosphere.

It’s no easy feat. Already, I’ve scoured various second hand shops in search of suitably festive Christmas albums, finding a particular horrific example of the genre entitled ‘Once Upon a Christmas’ by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton – the title, no doubt, indicating the number of times anyone could listen to the record without wanting to pull their own ears off and cast them into the ocean. Atmosphere is no easy thing. My father seemed to do it effortlessly.

The big day is almost upon is. The tree is up. We have a contingency plan for the dog in case she gets overexcited, and activities planned. At a certain point, preparation will yield to the colour and movement of the day itself. There will, I suspect, be children everywhere. Even Ebenezer himself could not help but get caught up in the excitement. I’m not sure whether we’ll take a foot photo or all head down to the local shopping centre where twenty members of my immediate family all clamber aboard the trembling knee of an unsuspecting Santa, but whatever we do, it’s bound to be great.

There’s little else to do now but borrow the words of Charles Dickens and say, “Merry Christmas.” stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Music  Arts  Food FRENZAL RHOMB

By Billy Dixon the art of sound. “We’re in a group called Neptune Power Federation… my wife is the singer.

We’ve written a full 100-page graphic novel called Lucifer’s Universe, where every chapter accompanies one of the songs on the album (Music from Lucifer’s Universe).” Together, they “even built a giant space bong in the back yard with a smoke machine in it, so she sings her haunting lyrics from inside this huge smoking bong!” It would be a bodacious prop to have on tour. “It’s modular, so it breaks down into pieces, but I don’t know about taking it through airport security.”

There’s no more quintessentially Aussie punk rock band than Frenzal Rhomb. They’ve had their music banned from the Aussiest of Aussie radio stations, Triple J, led the Vans Warped Tour around the country and opened for some of the century’s biggest punk acts like Blink 182, NOFX and Bad Religion. Right now, Frenzal Rhomb are in the midst of their umpteenth tour of Australia.

Their story begins innocuously enough, with Jay and high-school chum Lex Feltham starting the band in the Sydney suburb of St. Ives shortly after leaving high school. Taking the name from a pet rat, they played Big Day Out in 1993 and were quickly absorbed by the fast-paced and unpredictable world of punk rock. “We’re experts at hospitalising ourselves… we’ve got a replacement drummer for the coming tour because Gordy broke his arm recently while educating members of the public on the art of stage diving, Lindsay had a detached retina, which is piss-funny when we’re out because it looks like he’s winking at everyone, and obviously the pig-worm thing… it’s crazy,” admits Jay, whose own mythical journey through the medical profession has spread rumours of everything from heart attacks to trench foot.

These are the professionals who put their lives on the line, day in and day out, so that we might enjoy a few moments of furious fun. It’s a thankless job only heroes could bear, and yet all Jay asks for in return is “lots of money.”

Jay was actually Lindsay “The Doctor” McDougall’s radio compatriot in their early days at Triple J too, with their breakfast radio show ironically titled “Jay and The Doctor.” All those early starts took a toll, as Jay explains that after “three years of breakfast radio… you start so early, I could feel my personality changing by the end of it all.” Bailing on the lot in 2007 for a trip around the world with his missus, Whalley returned to reunite the band in 2009.

When he’s not on the road with Frenzal, Jay focuses on putting other Aussie acts on record

and giving them some much-needed coverage. “I’ve been recording and producing for other bands… it’s fantastic seeing young guys come in, getting excited about aggressive punk rock.” Indeed, it was the commercial world’s borderline-disdain for Australian artists that led to Whalley’s spat with Kyle Sandilands.

Of course, it’s not always about the music. “I share the care of my six-year-old child with my wife, so when I’ve got him we get to do guided reading in his class, show and tell at kinder and things like that!” But even his better half is into

Frenzal Rhomb, unlike other ‘90s rock bands that faded into obscurity only to suddenly hit the airwaves again a decade or more later, have been going strong for more than 20 years.

“We hope to release our new album in September 2016. Gordy will be back on drums for the recording, so we’ve pushed the dates back a bit just to be safe. It’ll be great to get back out there.” When asked if he’s noticed his fans age over the years spent on-stage, Jay quips “most of our fans were about 13 when we started playing, so it’s not like they’re old. They’ve still got it!”

Frenzal Rhomb are playing with Clowns, Heads of Charm and The Hard Aches at the Chelsea Heights Hotel on Friday 8th January, 2016.

Tickets are available at the venue or from moshtix.com.au

Get ready for Jimmy Giggle’s Christmas Party JIMMY GIGGLE is set to light up this festive season adding plenty of cheer to the holiday celebrations with the release of a brand new album, followed by live Christmas shows in Melbourne The magic of Christmas will come alive with Jimmy - joined by Hoot and Hootabelle, the super talented songstress Ali McGregor and a very special guest appearance from Santa and his elves - performing some of your favourite Christmas songs live on stage this December. These shows promise to be the highlight of the summer holidays for children and parents alike.

There is an exciting new album too; Jimmy Giggle’s Christmas Party. This album features some very special Australian prominent artists and guest celebrities.

Giggle and Hoot, the multi-award winning and much-loved ABC Kids preschool program, focuses on preschoolers’ lives and routines through songs, stories, friendship, laughter and imagination.

Tickets will sell fast for these very limited shows - be sure to get in quick!

Jimmy Giggle’s Christmas Party Tour heads to the Arts Centre, Melbourne Monday 21, Tuesday 22, and Wednesday 23 December.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: www.abc.net.au/abcevents or www.livenation.com.au

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Ducs are the surprise packet PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully MOOROODUC has emerged as the wildcard of MPCA Provincial cricket as we head into the Christmas break, the halfway mark of the 2015-16 season.

While glamour teams in Mornington, Mount Eliza, Somerville and Baxter sit outside the top four, Moorooduc is well entrenched in second place, equal on points (56) with third-placed Crib Point and clear of Sorrento (48).

Peninsula Old Boys heads the table on 64 points.

Then we find a logjam of teams all on 44 points (Long Island, Baxter, Somerville, Pines), all poised to strike should any of the top four falter after the break.

It’s a tough, tight season and you need to be at your best for a full day

to get the rewards.

Mount Eliza looked to have done enough with the bat on day one of its match against Moorooduc, scoring 233.

Despite being is strife on a number of occasions throughout their innings, the Ducs were able to claw down the score with four overs remaining.

Skipper Leigh Lambert top scored with 54 and helped to set up the foundations for the win with opener Ben Williams (42), while Sam Adams’ (number four) knock of 34 was solid.

However, it was really the cameo performances of Cameron Bailey (31) and Sushant Gupta (38) late in the innings that got Moorooduc the victory.

Sorrento did the unthinkable and chased down Crib Point’s first

innings total of 7/317.

Bobby Wilson was sensational, scoring a mammoth 153 in his side’s 5/323 in 77 overs.

Ben Tracy scored 39, Jedd Falck 36 and the returning Leigh Poholke 30 in the win.

It was a must win game for the Sorras, who would have been in eighth position on the ladder with a loss.

Long Island dropped out of the top four with a shock loss against Langwarrin.

Chasing just 179 for victory, the Islanders were bowled out for 133.

Mal Coutts turned back the clock for the Kangaroos, snaring 4/10, while Travis Campbell is really starting to wind up with the pill, taking 4/52.

Scott Phillips top scored for the Islanders with 42 while Peter ‘Potto’

Connell hit 31.

Baxter made extremely light work in their disposal of Somerville.

Ben Brittain, who has played his whole career in the shadow of his brother Chris, stood alone in the limelight in this match, adding 4/31 to his 41 with the bat for Baxter.

With Chamara Sattambi and Dale Irving each taking to wickets, Baxter was able to bowl out the visitors for just 108. At one stage the Eagles were 8/50.

Brenton Alp was Somerville’s only contributor with the bat, top scoring with 40.

Pines completed the expected and picked up an outright victory against Rye. Pines declared at 7/98 overnight after already bowling Rye out for 80 in the first innings.

The Piners then dismissed Rye

Top six in District logjam DISTRICT

By IT Gully THERE are six teams vying for just one spot on the MPCA District ladder as we head into the mid-season break.

While Baden Powell and Red Hill sit at the top of the tree on 72 points and Pearcedale has locked down third place with 60, six teams all sit on three wins and 36 points.

Mount Martha and Main Ridge, despite winning just two games to date (24 points), are just a game outside fourth place.

There were some must-win games for clubs on Saturday, some of which achieved the desired outcome while others are now well and truly on the back foot.

Carrum was one of those teams that simply had to win.

Defending 224 against Baden Powell was never going to be enough however, and the visitors got the runs with six wickets still in the shed.

Rhys Elmi was dominant and scored 155 of the 4/226 for the Braves.

Carrum is in second last place on the table and would need to win all of its remaining games after Christmas to make a charge.

Heatherhill had a sensational opportunity to go four points clear of the pack in fourth place with a win against Delacombe Park but fell an agonising five runs short.

The Hills were certainly in position to do so after bowling out the home side for 150 on the opening day.

However, the visitors resumed at 3/22 on the second day and never recovered, eventually bowled out for 145.

Dean Blight resumed with figures of 2/9 and finished with 5/32, while Shane Deal collected 4/39.

Seaford destroyed the finals chances of its neighbour and biggest foe Seaford Tigers.

Defending 8/212, Seaford was able to bowl out the Tigers for 179. Ash

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Mills added 79 with his 3/21 for the Tigers, while Matty Meagher scored 29. 17-year-old Max Watters almost took his side to the promised land with 25.

Tiron Fernando and Andy McMannis each snared three wickets for Seaford while Ali Mortaza picked up a couple of his own.

Flinders failed in its attempt to get the outright win against Boneo but still picked up the very much appreciated 12 points.

The Sharks are in fifth place after taking 13 wickets against Boneo, restricting them to just 114 runs for the match.

Defending 228 after Shane Beggs hit an unbeaten 101 last week, Flinders bowled out Boneo for just 89.

Matt Burns took 3/15 and Mitch Stansborough 3/22 for the Sharks.

Boneo was 1/25 in its second innings before the match was called to an end.

Red Hill had little problem bowling out Mt Martha.

Chasing 302 for victory, the Reds were never in the game, eventually dismissed for 151.

Brent Martin had a wonderful match, snaring 3/26 to go with his game-high score of 74 for the Hillmen.

Glenn Collett also enjoyed a dominant match, scoring 54 with the bat and picking up 2/42 with the ball.

Pearcedale destroyed Main Ridge, going within seven wickets of picking up the outright.

After making 71 runs on the opening day for the Panthers, Kaine Smith then took 4/12 and 3/11 as the home side bowled out the Ridge for 96 in the first innings and then had them 3/37 in the second.

Jason Albress scored 47 of the 96 first innings runs.

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Skye’s the limit: Balnarring’s bowlers failed to cloud Skye’s day. Picture: Andrew Hurst

for 89 in the second innings before scoring the 74 runs required to win, losing just four wickets along the way.

Pat Jackson finished with match figures of 8/60 with the ball for Pines while also hitting an unbeaten 42.

Alex Coad found some form after being in the cricket wilderness for a couple of seasons, snaring 6/72.

Peninsula Old Boys finished the first half of the season on top of the ladder after beating Mornington by five wickets.

Chasing 231 for victory, the Old Boys did it in a canter, scoring the runs just five wickets down and with 27 overs to spare.

Wade Pelzer (89) and Dylan O’Malley (76) set up the win with a 122 run opening partnership, before Will Crowder came in and scored 33 to ensure the victory.

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The heat is on: In soaring temperatures, Skye got home against Balnarring with three wickets in hand.

Picture: Andrew Hurst

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By IT Gully IN MPCA Sub District cricket, there is just one game separating fourth-placed Tootgarook and second-last Ballam Park.

Heading into the second half of the season, there are six teams in position to make a claim for fourth spot, while Tyabb is on the bottom of the ladder but just two games out of the four.

One thing is for certain, the premiership is going to come from one of the top three teams.

Dromana seems to be the best placed team at the midway mark, showing the most consistency of the top three teams.

Hastings, currently in second place, is equal on points with Dromana (68) after an outright win on Saturday. However, its lack of consistency is a concern, as is the heavy reliance on Tim Birch and Luke Hewitt. In saying that, the likes of Mitch Floyd are starting to have a consistent impact, Isuru Dias is a welcome return and Al Kristensen is a trump card if he can find form.

Rosebud is dangerous. The Buds have the stock to win the lot and they wouldn’t be overly concerned about sitting in third place, 20-points in arrears of the top two.

On Saturday, Rosebud made light work of fourth-placed Tootgarook – a reflection of the gap between the top three and the rest.

Defending 239, Rosebud rolled Tootgarook for just 112.

Patrick Nagel was the slick performer with the ball with 4/13, Billy Quigley added 2/23 with his 42 with the bat, Jason Nagel snared 2/32 and Scott Millar 2/39.

Rob French top scored for the Frogs with an unbeaten 37.

Hastings is in a sensational position on the ladder after getting an outright win against Tyabb.

After leading by 37 runs on the first innings, Hastings started day two having Tyabb in some early strife at 3/21.

Tim Birch picked up a hat trick and 4/24 in the second innings and Floyd snared 3/36 and Dias 2/8 to bowl-out the Yabbies for 85 in their second innings.

Hastings then lost four wickets on their way to the 50 runs required for outright victory.

Dromana also won outright against Ballam Park.

Dromana replied with 8/198 to the Knights’ first innings total of 95.

The Knights then made 150 in the second innings before Dromana scored 1/49 in its second innings to pick up maximum points.

Skye enjoyed a very solid and equallyimportant victory against Balnarring.

Chasing 180 for victory and resuming at 2/39, the home side got there with three wickets in hand. Pat Beckham was the key in the victory for Skye, opening with 76 before being run out.

Stephen Smart (35) and Rob Gruar (27) then helped to ensure victory.

The win means that Skye’s season remains alive.

Frankston YCW was never going to haul in the 342 required for victory against Carrum Downs.

Jack Greenwood had a crack with 53 and Lai Leaunoa made 33, however, Chamara Perera was superb with the ball for the visitors, taking the game away from the Stonecats with 5/22.

Jayden Barker was also very impressive for the Cougars with 5/65 from 27 overs.

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