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Councillors clash over monitor findings Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au DISCUSSION about a report which evaluated the behaviour and governance of Frankston Council ended with a heated argument and a councillor storming out of a meeting last week. At Frankston Council’s 17 February meeting, councillors discussed their correspondence to the local government minister in response to the findings of the municipal monitor’s report.

The monitor was appointed by the state government to investigate council’s governance, and came at a cost of over $100,000 to ratepayers. The meeting broke down into vicious shouting matches after Crs Colin Hampton and Brian Cunial voiced their disapproval of the letter which council had prepared to send to the minister. “This response has been simply put together to appease the local government minister,” Cr Cunial said. Cr Hampton told the meeting that “nothing has changed” since the moni-

tor left council. Cr Glenn Aitken said that comments made about the letter had “the potential to damage the council very badly”, and walked out of the meeting. The meeting was quickly adjourned, and all councillors were brought behind closed doors by the mayor before soon returning. Cr Aitken returned for the remainder of the meeting. The letter to the minister reads that “council is committed to addressing the recommendations and will develop a robust approach to ensure we are con-

tinually improving and achieving good governance outcomes and provision of quality services in the best interests of the community.” The letter read that it is a goal of council to “build more trusting relationships”. “Councillors are committed to having an open dialogue and discussion with all parties, knowing they have the ability to freely contribute. Councillors have agreed to address poor behaviour and will ask for redress at the time it occurs,” council wrote. “Council is

committed to developing more interpersonal working relationships to build trust and encourage a positive culture.” The letter also stated that there would be a focus on “streamlined council meeting agendas, minutes and reports” and “clarity on the process for notice of motions” going forward. Council eventually voted to send the letter to the minister with a 6-3 vote. Crs Cunial, Hampton, and Lillian O’Connor opposed. Continued Page 2

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Continued from Page 1 Cr Steve Toms, who has recently returned from a four month suspension for allegedly bullying a coworker, said “the root of our problems is the relationships between councillors”. Cr Hampton interrupted Cr Toms’ speech to raise a point of order, asking the mayor “can you shut him up?” Cr Kris Bolam said the three councillors who opposed the letter “had the opportunity to shape council’s response. They didn’t offer any suggestions, and scantly attended meetings, in relation to council’s formal reply to the monitor’s findings.” “They are having one big fat dummy spit because the response and optics are not to their liking,” he said. The mayor Cr Sandra Mayer told The Times that

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Gnome settles in FRANKSTON’s chrome gnome has moved into its new home. The gnome was installed last week (21 February) at a site on Moorooduc Highway and Hastings Road. The sculpture, titled Reflective Lullaby, had spent four years at the Peninsula Link exit at Cranbourne Road. The gnome is a nine-metre tall piece by New Zealand based artist

Gregor Kregar. The mayor Sandra Mayer said the sculpture “has become a local legend, and a favourite with residents, particularly children. He just makes you smile.” A new agreement for Reflective Lullaby will see Frankston Council pay $40,000 to the McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park for a four

year loan of the sculpture. Construction and installation of the new plinth for the sculpture has cost ratepayers just under $100,000 (“New home for chrome gnome”, The Times, 3/2/2020). No place like gnome: Reflective Lullaby was put in place at its new home last week. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Train users compensated RAIL users will be compensated for a substandard month of service in January. On the Frankston line, 11.3 per cent of trains ran late and more than 200 trains were cancelled. The figures fell below the statewide average of 91 per cent punctuality. Compensation is owed if the rail network fails to reach a target of 92 per cent punctuality for the month. Department of Transport head of transport services Jeroen Weimar said it “was disappointing that passengers continued to be impacted by these issues”. “It is frustrating that these disruptions impact our passengers who rely on trains and trams to get them where they need to go,” Mr Weimar said. “We continue to work with Metro Trains on plans to improve performance, through the rollout of initiatives including extra staff on station platforms, new technology on platform displays and ongoing work to prevent people illegally walking on tracks.” Passengers can visit the metrotrains. com.au to claim compensation.

FORMER Prime Minister Julia Gillard will be a guest speaker in Frankston at an event in April. Ms Gillard will speak at Monash University Peninsula campus for the inaugural Louisa Dunkley Oration. The event has been organised by Dunkley MP Peta Murphy. “We are fortunate to have our electorate named after a woman who fought for principles of fairness, equality and community,” she said. “Who better to deliver the inaugural Louisa Dunkley Oration than Australia’s first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard. “In three hours over half of the available tickets were booked. This annual event is already generating interest from across Melbourne, and will be a showcase event for Frankston. I’m proud to host this event and give locals the opportunity to hear from inspiring people from across our great country.” The event will take place on 7 April at 7pm. It will be a free ticketed event. To book a spot call Ms Murphy’s office on 9781 2333.

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THE road under the newly reconstructed Carrum Station in use. Picture: LXRP

Green light for new road THE connection between the Nepean Highway and McLeod Road in Carrum is now open. Works to connect the roads have taken place amid level crossing removal works at Eel Race Road in Carrum and Mascot Avenue in Bonbeach. Those two crossings were permanently closed on 2 February. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said that “directly connecting the area’s two arterial roads, McLeod Road and the Nepean Highway, will significantly reduce congestion and let traffic flow more freely through the connection between Nepean Highway,

Frankston Freeway, and EastLink.” “The new intersection, completely free of boom gates, also includes dedicated lanes for traffic turning right into McLeod Road from Station Street, improving travel and reducing congestion on smaller local roads.” Commuters have been faced with traffic headaches while work was undertaken on the road project. Drivers were forced to take detours via Bondi, Bonbeach, Edithvale and Seaford roads while waiting for the connection to open. Trains began running from Carrum

St on the new overhead rail bridge when the station reopened on 17 February. “The new direct connection of McLeod Road to the Nepean Highway as well as the Karrum Karrum Bridge will make travel times so much better and safer for the Carrum community,” Ms Kilkenny said. “With the boom gates at Station Street gone, we’ll have almost twice as much time to get traffic through the lights during peak times.” From Tuesday 25 February to mid March, the Nepean Highway at Carrum will be reduced to two lanes.

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Aero club reels at pilot deaths Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au PENINSULA Aero Club members were in shock last week following the tragic deaths during a training flight of respected members Peter Phillips, 47, and Ido Segev, 30. The men died when their Beechcraft Travel Air collided with another plane over Mangalore airfield, 11.25am, Wednesday 19 February. Their plane had left Tyabb airfield at 10.55am and was descending over Mangalore at about 4000 feet when the other plane, a Piper Seminole with two people on board, was about three minutes into its ascent. Cloud banks may have prevented the pilots seeing each other before impact, with both planes plummeting to the ground and disintegrating. The four bodies were found inside the wreckage. The occupants of the other plane were experienced pilot Christiaan Gobel, 79, of Maiden Gully, near Bendigo, and a 27-year-old woman from West Melbourne, believed to be originally from Thailand. Mr Phillips, of Seaford, was chief flying instructor at the Peninsula Aero Club as well as a “highly qualified, well regarded person”, club president Jack Vevers said. “Peter was a former airline pilot taking time out for parenting duties,” he said. “He joined us in his 20s and then took time out to develop his career before coming back to us two years ago. “He was very experienced. Everyone loved him; he was part of the culture, the fabric of the place.” Mr Segev, of Cheltenham, was a world champion in remote control and drone aircraft flying. He was also an aerobatic display pilot and qualified instructor preparing to perform at the Tyabb Air Show next month.

“Ido was a wonderful young man, a very accomplished pilot and well-loved. Everyone was attracted to him.” Mr Vevers said a mid-air crash between two planes was an “incredibly rare event”. “It’s hard to imagine how you could ever hit another plane, the sky’s so big.” Air crash investigators from Victoria, Queensland and the ACT arrived at the rural airfield 130-kilometres north of Melbourne on Thursday to determine the cause of the crash – Australia’s first mid-air collision in more than a decade. The planes were reportedly fitted with automatic dependent surveillance broadcast equipment which would allow the investigators to monitor their fateful movements. Peninsula Aero Club was closed on Wednesday in the aftermath of the tragedy. Mr Vevers on social media said the club was shocked. “This is a devastating event for us all,” he said. “Our hearts go out to the families of the four pilots who have tragically lost their lives.” He said the families were grateful for the “outpouring of support and love” shown by fellow members. Mr Vevers said he had suspended air operations to allow staff a break from their flying duties. Members were planning to meet last Saturday where counselling would be offered to those in need and a lunch provided.

THE flag at Tyabb Airfield flying at half mast last week. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Carrum Downs shooting investigated AN investigation is underway after a gun was fired in a Carrum Downs street. Police have been told that a man walking along Cadles Road was approached by a person with a gun, who then fired a shot at him. The man was not hit, but was then run into by a driver in a stolen black Ford. The alleged incident happened just after 8am, 16 February. The occupants of the stolen Ford abandoned the car after crashing it. Along with the person who fired the gun, they jumped into a waiting vehicle and fled the scene. Police believe that they escaped in a silver Toyota Camry. As of 18 February, no arrests have been made. The man who was shot at, a 25-yearold Langwarrin resident, was taken to the Alfred Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He is in a serious but stable condition. A police statement said that “Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses” who can help them with their investigation. “Investigators believe the vehicles may have been in the area in the leadup to the incident and are appealing to anyone who may have seen them

to come forward,” the statement read. “Detectives are investigating whether parties are known to each other.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000. Witnesses can submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Car crash: Detectives inspect a car which was allegedly used to hit a man after a shooting attempt (inset). Pictures: Gary Sissons

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POLICE are looking for a man in relation to a burglary at a Frankton Medical Centre. An image of the man (below) police wish to speak to has been released. Any information to Crime Stoppers or the Frankston CIU on 9784 5590.

A SOMERVILLE man was arrested last week for allegedly walking around his front yard carrying a fake gun. Neighbours spotted the 34-year-old in Claredon Drive, 1.30pm, Thursday 6 February. He was apprehended by the Critical Incident Response Unit and Somerville CIU detectives and charged with being a prohibited person in possession of an imitation firearm. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in July.

A STOLEN credit card was used to buy $300 worth of goods from Foodworks, Coles, Dan Murphy’s and Woolworths stores at Mornington and Frankston, Friday 10 January. Detective Leading Senior Constable Shane Moodie, of Somerville CIU, said the owner, a 35-year-old woman, of Mount Martha, was in Mornington at the time the wallet was stolen by a man.

Jewellery home Drill taken A MAN who broke into a home in Carrum Downs is being hunted by police. At around 10.30am, 14 February, the man broke into the home through a rear window. He stole a drill and nail gun before exiting through a rear sliding door. Police have released an image of a man (above) they wish to speak to. Any information to Crime Stoppers or the Frankston CIU.

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Community rallies at boat ramp Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A CROWD of hundreds turned up to a rally on Sunday, 16 February to support keeping Launching Way as operators at the Patterson River boat ramp. Trevor and Lynette Hogan of Launching Way have manned the boat ramp for 25 years. Following a lease dispute with Melbourne Water, they now face eviction on 31 March. Mr Hogan said they were “very blindsided” by the call to give them their marching orders. “The boat ramp has been manned for last 50 years and we’ve done 25 years,” he said. “Realistically there isn’t real rhyme or reason to what they’re doing at all.” Mr Hogan said the proposal of a short term stay beyond 31 March might be damaging to the business. “There’s been nothing put in writing or formally offered to us, but normally the winter time is not commercially viable. Normally you’re trading over the whole year and take losses over the winter period, so a proposal for a six month stay would be commercially not viable,” he said. A rally held last weekend to show support for the Hogans was attended by a big crowd. “The event was mind blowing. A bit of a rally had been organised to show our local member Sonya Kilkenny and [boating minister] Jaala Pulford that we had support, and we thought about 50 or 60 people might show, but we had over 100 boats and we had over 400 people,” he said. “We had support coming in from every direction. We were quite gobsmacked.” Launching Way has also hosted the annual Mates Day event, taking disabled people out on the water for a day out fishing. Local boater John Willis was among those at the rally voicing their disappointment. “How on earth can this government preach better boating

Rallying the troops: Local boater John Willis and boat ramp operators Lynette and Trevor Hogan address the crowd at a rally. Picture: Gary Sissons

without recognising and supporting the excellent service and passion offered by the Hogans and their staff,” he said. “Our blood is boiling over this hypocrisy.” Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny told The News that “the Hogans’ lease with Melbourne Water, originally due to expire at the end of August 2018, was extended and is now due to expire on 31 March 2020. Following recent discussions with the Hogans, I understand that they have recently been offered a short term lease while the government seeks expressions of interest to manage the Patterson River boat ramp from this spring.” “I really hope the Hogans will take part in the expressions of interest process and register their interest in managing the boat launch into the future. They are well regarded by many boaters and fishers and have been such a great source of information, support and comfort for so many

people at the boat launch over a period of many, many years,” she said. The eviction comes amid a state government review into “infrastructure management” of boat ramps in Port Phillip. The Better Boating Victoria website states that “the Victorian government is committed to reviewing the management of boat ramp infrastructure in Port Phillip and Western Port.” The review, conducted by Deloitte, will look into “identification of current issues impacting the management of recreational boating infrastructure, assessment of current management practices, assessment of recreational boating assets in Port Phillip and Western Port, options for management improvements, and consideration of a dedicated boating infrastructure authority.” The review is due to be completed in April. More information at betterboating.vic.gov.au/ about/port-phillip-western-port-review/

Casey Council sacked AFTER months of turmoil following an investigation into alleged corruption, Casey Council has been sacked. All councillors were dismissed last week by the state government. The dismissal came after a state government appointed municipal monitor recommended that the entire council be removed. An interim administrator will run the council for a 90 day period. A panel of three permanent administrators will then be appointed, who are set to run the council until October 2024. Noelene Duff has been appointed as the interim administrator. Local government minister Adem Somyurek said “we did not take this decision [to remove the council] lightly, the monitor found serious failures at Casey City Council and we acted swiftly to protect residents and ratepayers.” “We’ve acted swiftly to implement the recommendations of the monitor and through the appointment of Ms Duff residents and ratepayers will see an improvement in the standards of conduct, transparency and integrity in the City of Casey,” he said. “Ms Duff will work with the CEO to ensure that the council is focused on governing in the best interests of the local community and providing first class services. “We will now work towards rebuilding the council so it can provide the first class services and representation the local community deserves.” An investigation undertaken by the state’s peak anti-corruption body has looked into alleged financial links between City of Casey councillors and developer John Woodman. In December, Franskton councillors agreed to prepare a report looking into whether developers embroiled in the IBAC investigation have lodged applications in Frankston (“Report into development applications”, The Times, 23/12/19). Brodie Cowburn

Centrelink ‘agency’ solution Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au CENTRELINK and Medicare services will continue in Mornington, but with a scaled down privately-run service. The new agency, to open 15 hours over three days a week, is designed to “complement” existing services run out of Rosebud and Frankston offices. Flinders MP Greg Hunt, although seemingly not given any warning of the closures by his Cabinet colleague Stuart Robert, has claimed credit for retaining the Centrelink and Medicare services in the town. “I’ve listened to the concerns of

residents and advocated directly to the minister and his office. Following two weeks of advocacy, I am pleased to say a new agent service can ensure a continuation of Centrelink and Medicare services in Mornington,” Mr Hunt said in a news release on Friday (21 February). Peta Murphy, the Labor MP for Dunkley, said Mornington was being “short changed” as the services to be closed were open 40 hours over five days. “Instead of pushing for the vital service to stay open, Mr Hunt has announced that his proposal is that a community group be contracted to provide only 15 hours a week assistance to people who need help with Centrelink

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and Medicare. “Unfortunately, this is too little and too late.” Ms Murphy said Frankston Centrelink and Medicare would have to “take on more people when it is already overwhelmed with work”. “How long will this inadequate replacement service last before it too is shut down?” Mr Hunt’s announcement follows outrage at a decision by federal government services minister Stuart Robert to shut the two Main Street offices on 23 March (“Centrelink shutdown” The Times 11/2/20). The mayor Cr Sam Hearn described that decision as a “real kick in the guts”

and a “terrible outcome for the community in terms of the challenges it creates making it really hard on families who rely of those services”. The federal government has now called for expressions of interest from private operators to run the service which will allow customers to “access Centrelink, Medicare and other Australian Government services within Mornington”. Tenders, to close Tuesday 10 March, call for an agency which could provide a face-to-face information service and free self-help facilities, including an internet enabled computer, wi-fi, telephone and scanner/photocopier/printer to “help people do their business with

us”, the tender advertisement states. Mr Hunt said he had “confirmed” that staff from Mornington Centrelink and Medicare would keep be able to keep their jobs if they agreed to work at Rosebud or Frankston. While Centrelink clients were “increasingly choosing to use different options, such as internet-based services, to access government support, it is important that those who wish to have a face-to-face interaction [can], as well as assistance [with] training … to access newer opportunities online.” Mr Hunt said the Centrelink agency would “add to an extensive network of around 350 agents across Australia”.

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Welcome to Karingal Heights Primary School I have been involved in the Karingal Heights Primary School community for over 20 years. I love our school. Coming back to Karingal Heights Primary School after the holidays is always an enjoyable experience. Saying hello to our students, old and new and chatting to their parents is always fun. Being a small school of approximately 75 children allows us to know all our children and their families well. We have high expectations of the academic abilities of all of our children with an emphasis placed on literacy and numeracy with three out of our small group of 2019 grade 6 children being accepted into accelerated programs at their chosen secondary school. We have a strong focus on student wellbeing and have been focusing on School Wide Positive Behaviours. Our partnerships with the Frankston Special Development School and McClelland Secondary College are continuing this year and we are excited that Anglicare have based the Karingal Family Wellbeing Hub at our School. It is all looking very exciting for our future. If you would like to organise a school tour please do not hesitate to contact us on 9789 3288.

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Marita O’Sullivan or ‘Mrs O’ as she is known at St. Jude’s Primary School in Langwarrin has begun her second year as Principal feeling energised and proud to lead the students and staff. Marita’s motto is ‘Use your kind heart.’ You do not need to venture too far into the school grounds to see that this positive motto is incorporated in all that Marita and the team at St. Jude’s are doing.

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There is a strong focus on Student Wellbeing which is evident throughout the school. Over the holidays an amazing new resource centre was created called the HUB. At St. Jude’s the need has been recognised to do something different in way of providing alternative learning spaces and approaches to meet a wide range of educational, physical and social emotional needs.

Marita welcomes the opportunity to meet with prospectus families who would like to learn more about St. Jude’s. Principal tours are held regularly and are advertised on the school website.

The HUB is located in a large indoor space that has had a glass wall installed to form six different learning zones. The zones cater for individual, small group and whole class learning. It is filled with contemporary furniture and resources including pedal desks, soft furnishings, bouncy bands,

MARITA O’SULLIVAN - PRINCIPAL ST. JUDE’S PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Mercy, Peace, Love Use Your Kind Heart. 30 Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin VIC 3910 | Phone: 03 9789 7581 email: principal@sjlangwarrin.catholic.edu.au | www.sjlangwarrin.catholic.edu.au

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Mornington’s premier race event is coming IT’S Mornington’s time to shine as their premier race day, Neds Mornington Cup Day, rolls into town on Saturday 21 March featuring the $350,000 Listed Neds Mornington Cup (2400m), with the winner of this great race gaining a ballot-free entry into the 2020 Caulfield Cup (2400m) in October. New to the course in 2020 will be the Beach Deck, situated along the railing with fantastic views of the track. With an expansive deck with ample shaded lounges and deck chairs to lounge on, and splash pools to cool your feet, the live music entertainment will set the tone for an exhilarating race day. It’s the perfect place to witness all the racing excitement down the home

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straight and Winning Post. The food offering continues to impress across course with general admission racegoers spoilt for choice with Pizza, Bun Bao Wrap, The Pitt BBQ and Snack Shack, and delicious cocktails from Gordon’s Pink Gin Bar and 4 Pines Beer Truck. Acoustic tunes will round out the great garden party environment. With plenty of kid-friendly action including face painting, animal farms, a Kelly sports activation, local circus group Soul Circus and rides for the little ones, racegoers of all ages are sure to enjoy a fantastic day out.

100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Frankston plantations get Vice-Regal visit Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON Monday, the 16th inst., his Excellency Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor-General, accompanied by the following gentlemen, paid a visit of inspection to the Frankston plantations: Capt. Duncan Hughes, aide-de-camp; Mr. Owen Jones, chairman of the Victorian Forest Commission; Mr. A. D. Hardy, president, Field Naturalists’ Club; Mr. J. Johnstone, Chief Supt.; and Mr. P. R. H. St. John, head gardener of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens. The vice-regal party was met by the superintendent, Mr. W. L. Hartland, and for three hours worked its way through the thick undergrowth amongst the pines, despite a shade temperature of 106 and fierce sun. The healthy appearance and wonderful growth of the various pines of the different years’ planting was freely commented on by all. His Excellency during a halt said, “This is very fine; I would not have missed it for anything, and only regret not having seen it years ago; it is the best plantation I’ve seen yet.” This from a gentleman who is looked on as one of the greatest authorities and keenest foresters of the day, and who has been closely in touch with the best in forestry for 40 years, not only in Europe, but indeed the world over, and has on his own estates many thousands of acres of fine young plantations, speaks well for the future of our Frankston one. Mr. Owen Jones, chairman, also expressed his satisfaction with what he saw and the progress made here, and in pointing out the grave danger

from fire, said, “The people will have to realise the fact that these plantations and forests are very valuable ones, and that they are the people’s property, then I think they will protect them in every way and especially from the great danger of fire.” Regret was expressed at the unavoidable absence of the other two members of the Commission, Messrs. H. Mackay and J. Coad. The party then had lunch, kindly provided in the most liberal manner by his Excellency at the “Depot”, after which the work of inspection was proceeded with, the party visiting the nursery, where nearly all the trees have been raised in past years, but which is not now fully used owing to the plantation area being nearly all planted up, accounting for nearly a million trees, the first plantings having been made in 1910. On the return journey the party were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ennis at their beautiful home, “Cherburg,” where afternoon tea was served on the lawn under a canopy of green, and the good things and surroundings greatly enjoyed by all, and was a fitting finish to a most interesting and instructive day. We have had visits in the past few years from authorities in other States, and all agree that the Frankston plantation bids to be the finest in Australia. *** A LETTER from Mr Ditchburn, replying to the “Standard’s” article re Frankston light, reached this office yesterday. It will be published next week. ***

MR. John E. Jones, has disposed of his well-known property, “Little Farm” Moorooduc and on Saturday (tomorrow) Messrs. Brody & Mason will dispose of his live stock, farm and orchard implements, including reaper and binder, chaffcutter, engine and boiler. The full list is advertised in another column. Mr. Jones will in future reside in Frankston. *** ANOTHER extensive sale is advertised for Thursday, 26th February, when Messrs. Brody & Mason will dispose of the contents of “Earimil” (about 18 rooms) on account. of Mrs. Sumner and. Lady Ryan. The sale commences punctually at 10.30 a.m., and the Peninsula Company motors will run full trips at the rate of 3/return from Frankston and 2/- return from Mornington. *** THE name chosen for the new borough, which is to include portion of the South riding of the Dandenong shire is Carrum. *** THE concert held in the Mechanics’ hall Frankston, on Jan 31st, in aid of St Paul’s Church of England, Frankston, was a pronounced artistic, and financial success. The amount realised being £26. The Vicar and Vestry are most thankful to all who assisted in bringing the effort to such a successful issue. *** IN addition to donations already acknowledged to the amount of £22 15s, the secretary of the Frankston Brass

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demise we chronicled last week, was one of the most popular workers in the Mornington branch of the Red Cross Society during the whole term of the war and untiring in her patriotic efforts at all times to minister to the comforts of returned soldiers and those abroad. She had a charming personality, a bright and happy disposition and a cordiality of expression, which won the admiration of everyone she met. She was closely associated with her late father (Mr. Alfred Bates) in creating various funds for the purchase of soldiers’ comforts and the “Salmagundi” and tobacco fund originated and conducted by them, received liberal public support. In church work they were similarly associated in connection with St. Peter’s Church of England. Before the war, she was affianced to Mr. L. A. Martin, of Moorooduc, who enlisted for active service with the Veterinary Corps in Egypt and Palestine, and just twelve months ago, shortly after his return, they were married in St. Peter’s with much military eclat, the popular bride receiving many manifestations of public affection and goodwill. The church was filled with mourners on Tuesday afternoon, when the funeral service, was conducted by the Rev Archdeacon Aickin, who delivered an impressive oration. The remains were followed to the cemetery by a numerous cortege and the body consigned to the grave by the same rev. gentleman. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 20 February 1920

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The Unstoppable Rise of Alexander Sparklepants By Stuart McCullough DEAR Popular Music, We used to be close. Each week, I’d cut out the latest chart from the newspaper and commit the contents to memory. I knew those songs and those artists intimately. To anyone who was interested (and quite a few who weren’t), I could describe how long a song had been in the charts and everything about the artist who made it. In the pre-Wikipedia era, this was quite the feat. But now when I look at the charts, I get confused. Maybe my tastes have changed. Perhaps I’ve become more mature. But a lot of it has to do with the lousy names musicians give themselves. Once upon a time, music stars had regular names, just like you and me. Rick Springfield, Rupert Holmes and Eric Carmen - those are the names of people with whom you might car pool to work or run in to down at the shops. You know where you stand with someone called ‘Rick’. Rick’s the kind of guy you lends you jumper leads or a box set of ‘The Sopranos’. Rupert will get you a refund on your tax this year and wears shoes with Velcro. Eric, I feel, is the under 13s football coach and works in real estate. These are regular folk. People you can trust. Granted, there’ve always been some musicians who’ve tended towards the flamboyant, (yes, I’m looking at you, Engelbert Humperdinck) but those were the exceptions to an otherwise very sensible rule. But somewhere, something has gone terribly wrong. These days, musicians often have names that

are barely recognizable as names at all. It’s as though anyone who plays music has to enter the witness protection program. The whole thing is way out of hand. There’s a degree of total randomness – as if many artists get their name from an app that generates something entirely by chance. That’s

quite different from your traditional ‘showbiz name’, whereby artists would throw off the shackles of the mundane and come up with a new name that had a little more glitz than the handle their parents gave them. Something with a bit of pizzazz. It’s well known that plain old

Reginald Dwight became Elton John. That’s kind of like being upgraded from economy class to business class. Archie Leach became Cary Grant. That’s a shift away from sounding like you’re something sold by the jarful at a nineteenth century chemists. And John Mellencamp became John Cougar before winning back his original name as park of a poker tournament and becoming ‘John Cougar Mellencamp’. Granted, he was pushing his luck with this kind of chicanery, but at least it sounded kind of human. But since those carefree days things have gone a lot further. I often think that the lack of decent showbiz name drastically curtailed my own career. My performance in the eponymous role Tyabb Primary School’s production of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ would have kicked up far more of an artistic stink if I’d had a flashier name. When word gets out that a ten year old called ‘Stuart’ is bringing the house down with a cutting edge theatrical performance, you’re just as likely to shrug your shoulders and move on. But if you hear that the lead actor is named ‘Alexander Sparklepants’ or ‘Horatio Eggplant Handcream’, you’ll be queuing for tickets in no time. (To be clear, by ‘eponymous role’ I’m referring to ‘Charlie’, not the Chocolate Factory.) Personally, I’m drawn to a mononym - Madonna, Kylie and Divine. Why have two names when one will do? Better still, auction your second name for charity. Some have more names than they need. ‘Springsteen’ is totally superfluous – by saying

‘Bruce’ alone, people know exactly who you mean. Mononyms remain a popular choice for today’s pop stars – Halsey, Drake and Montaigne. According to the charts, there’s an artist right now called ‘Future’. To be Frank (which, incidentally, would be a far more sensible choice), ‘Future’ isn’t a proper name for a musician. It just isn’t. If ‘The Weeknd’ is a person, it’s someone who desperately needs to buy a vowel. When Roddy Ricch puts out a tune entitled ‘High Fashion (feat. Mustard)’, I can’t tell if he’s referring to a musical collaborator or his lunch order. Having listened to the track several times, I remain unsure. Lots of musicians these days have a name that includes the term ‘Lil’. There’s Lil Yachty who I strongly suspect is not a fan of Yacht rock at all. Then there’s Lil Nas X who has done the unthinkable and collaborated with Billy Ray Cyrus. Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert and Lil TJay, Lil’ Bow Wow, Lil Kim and Lil Romeo, not to forget Lil Wayne who kicked the whole thing off any may well be the original ‘Lil’. It is, quite possibly, the single most popular name in music right now. Perhaps I’m looking at this all wrong. Rather than resist, maybe I should join in and ditch my current incredibly boring name for something more exhilarating, albeit less informative. Look for me on the charts. Or, to be precise, not me but my new stage name – Blutak Jazzhands. I might add ‘Lil’ at the front. Out of an abundance of caution more than necessity. Rock on. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Get revved up for the 15th McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic ATTENTION motoring enthusiasts: it’s time to get excited – and organised – for the 15th annual McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic, with its wellloved cavalcade of iconic vehicles scheduled for Sunday 5 April, 2020. Registrations are now open, and owners of vintage and classic vehicles, including motorcycles, are encouraged to join in the fun of what has become one of the highlights of the McLaren Vale events calendar. Spectators are also urged to put the date in their calendars, with organisers hoping more visitors will make plans to linger longer, exploring more of what the region has to offer. The Vintage & Classic’s main event on the Sunday is the street parade of vintage and classic vehicles from 11am. Following the parade, the vehicles move on to 12 selected local wineries, where visitors can move among the vehicle displays and enjoy the best of McLaren Vale hospitality, with the region’s famous wine, produce and music on offer. The 2019 event attracted more than 500 entries in the parade and a crowd of 20,000 spectators lining the streets. Entries came from as far afield as New South Wales and Queensland. The committee is aiming for a record 600+ entries in 2020. Motorcycle entries are also expected to rise, being the second year motorcycles have been

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The best of Broadway on your doorstep! invited to participate in the program. In 2020, some of the highlights will include Shingleback Wines’ display of vintage, racing and classic motorcycles and Hugo Wines’ showcase of Porsche, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, BMW and more. Adding to the colourful atmosphere of the event, entrants are again encouraged to dress up in the era of their vehicles, for the chance to win some great prizes. “We were blown away by how amazing everyone looked dressed up in their finery to match their vehicles in 2019. It was like stepping back in time!” says event organiser Trevor Sharp. “We’re confident our 2020 entrants will also pull out all the stops.” There is certainly something unique about this volunteer-led event that has been running for 15 years.

HAILED as one of Australia’s most loved and dynamic tenors, Roy Best has delighted many an audience with his captivating stage presence since swapping his tools for tails when he quit his previous career as a motor mechanic. With an impressive singing career debut on ABC televisions’ Operatunity Oz back in 2006, Best has gone on to perform principal roles with Opera Australia and Melbourne Opera. But it’s the classic hits of Broadway that he truly loves. If you ask a group of music theatre fans to name their favourite Broadway musicals, there are likely to be some standouts from over the decades – whether they be classic hits such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Cats, or more recent smash hits like Hamilton, The Book of Mormon and Wicked. One of the beautiful things about Broadway is its ability to appeal to many different tastes and ages. Best recently delighted audiences at Frankston Arts Centre in the Spirit of Christmas and he

is thrilled to be back on March 20 for another Daytime Music + Theatre performance, this time celebrating his favourite Broadway songs and paying tribute to the most-loved composers. His leading lady will be international soprano, Alison Jones, and the ever-popular Chris McKenna will join them to take you on a captivating musical journey through the decades. Songs from musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lerner and Lowe, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein and many more, will all feature. With beautiful music and nostalgic memories, The Broadway I Love will be a celebration of all things Broadway not-to-be-missed. Be sure to get your tickets soon for this musical extravaganza at Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 20 March, with performances at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets: $19-$21 with a light refreshment before the show included. Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au.

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Pines needle Heatherhill: Pines’ total of 253 have made it tough for their opponents. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Opener knock set up Red Hill, Crib Point go down to the wire, Frankston YCW pile on the runs By Brodie Cowburn

PENINSULA

A BRILLIANT knock by opener Riley Shaw has put Red Hill in a good position in their two day clash against Pearcedale. Shaw has struggled with form this season, but showed his ability with a massive score on Saturday. He scored 93 before being caught and bowled. A strong middle order performance by Red Hill brought them to a total of 5/242 after 60 overs. The Hillmen declared, wanting a chance to attack Pearcedale’s batting lineup. Pearcedale came in to bat for a disastrous 20 overs before stumps. They ended the day at 5/32, facing certain defeat. At Bruce Park, Pines had a good day against Heatherhill. Pines scored 253 runs, setting their opponents a difficult target to chase on day two. Heatherhill bowler Jake Theobald worked hard, bowling 31 overs for the day. He posted figures of 6/106.

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CRIB Point and Delacombe Park look set to go down to the wire on day two after a hotly contested day of cricket on Saturday. Delacombe Park won the toss and chose to bat first. Opener Jonathan Guthrie played well and scored a half century, but he didn’t get much backup from his teammates. Just two Delacombe Park batsmen reached double digit figures, and they ended up all out for 118. Chasing a relatively small total, Crib Point were in a good position to grab a win. They came in to bat for 40 overs before stumps was called, and ended the day at 7/83. They need 36 more runs to win with just three wickets in hand on day two. Hastings had a great day at home against Mt Martha, securing the win after just one day of play. Mt Martha had a miserable time, ending up all out for 80 runs. Hastings managed to pass that total with nine wickets to spare, and will restart on

day two from 1/104. At Olympic Park, Rosebud played host to Carrum. The home side declared at 8/204 in their first innings. Carrum lost one wicket before stumps, and will pick things back up from 1/8. Dromana were bowled out for 157 by Seaford Tigers on Saturday. The Tigers finished the session at 2/54.

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FRANKSTON YCW have set Ballam Park a mammoth total to chase down. The Stonecats chose to bat first on their home deck on day one of the two day clash between the sides. They got off to a shaky start after losing both openers for small totals, but quickly got the contest back under control. YCW’s middle order was formidable. Neil Barfuss was their most impressive performer, scoring 86 runs, his best score for the season. By the time stumps was called, Frankston YCW had run away to a

score of 9/320. Tootgarook had a good day on the road against Skye, wrapping up a win after just one day of play. Skye scored 108 in their first innings, and were bowled out after just 47 overs. Tootgarook came out of the gates like a raging bull, chasing down their target with pace. They closed the day at 7/247. Rye set Balnarring a target of 205 runs to chase down on the first day of their matchup. Balnarring’s run chase got off to a disastrous start. They came in for five overs before the close of play, and finished at 2/10. At Bunguyan Reserve, Carrum Downs scored 159 on their first innings. In response, Tyabb reached 2/24 before play was called off.

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A STUNNING 149 run partnership between Tom Wood and Josh Waldron has helped Baden Powell to a huge to-

tal against Mornington. Wood was the standout performer on day one, scoring 120 runs. Waldron contributed 89 runs to the total. Baden Powell ended up making 326 before being bowled out, setting Mornington a huge mountain to climb. Michael Heib was Mornington’s best performer, grabbing a five wicket haul. At Lloyd Park, Langwarrin have put themselves in a good position to get a win over Baxter. Langy came in to bat first, and ended up setting a total of 180. Travis Campbell was their best performer, scoring 68. Baxter’s run chase got off to a horrible start. They came in for 11 overs before stumps, and finished up at 4/12. A knock of 93 from Shane Beggs was the highlight of Flinders’ first innings against Peninsula OB on Saturday. They scored 9/211 before stumps. At David Macfarlane Reserve, Mt Eliza scored 170 runs before being bowled out by Sorrento. The Sharks restart on day two from 1/10.

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Fijians fly in to play for Pines SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie THE wait is finally over. Four Fijian internationals fly in to Melbourne today (Tuesday) to play for Frankston Pines. Last week the Monterey Reserve outfit received news that visa applications for the quartet had been approved and flights were promptly organised. The recruits are 20-year-old midfielder Savenaca Baledrokadroka, 19-year-old goalkeeper Asaeli Batikasa, 20-year-old defender Peni Tuigulagula and 20-year-old striker Tito Vodowaqa. Baledrokadroka captains Fiji’s under-23s and has also made seven full international appearances for the national team. Pines gaffer Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor has seen Tuigulagula and Vodowaqa in action at the Pacific Cup in New Zealand last year and has watched videos of Baledrokadroka and Batikasa. “All of the players were recommended to us by former Fiji national coach Christopher Gamel and national team manager Anushil Kumar,” Taylor said. “We view the signing of the boys as a real coup for the club. “Our off-field profile has received a massive boost as has our playing group and I’m excited at the prospect of adding four top quality players to our talented young squad. “I have no doubt they will flourish in their new environment, bring out the best in the players already with us and ensure we are very competitive heading into the upcoming season.” The plan to bring the players here and use Pines as a possible springboard leading to NPL and perhaps ALeague contracts was first hatched last year as part of a partnership between the local club and the Victorian Multicultural Sports Association, a Fijian community group. The plan is one of the first of its kind in Victoria and was only made possible with the assistance of the Fiji Prime Minister’s Office, Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, and Mr John Feakes, Mr Alex Park and Mr Daniel Millis of the Australian High Commission, Suva, and the Fiji Football Association. To facilitate processing of the players’ international clearances Pines and the Fiji FA struck an agreement that the local outfit would waive all rights to financial gain should the players transfer to the NPL or A-League albeit that under FIFA regulations a formula for compensation is in place.

Monterey men: Frankston Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor (right) and Fijian recruit Tito Vodowaqa. Picture supplied

In NPL2 pre-season news Langwarrin downed Doveton 4-3 at Waratah Reserve last weekend. The goalfest was due to a combination of some excellent attacking play and finishing and inept defending. Langy burst this contest wide open with three goals in 10 scintillating first half minutes but Doveton hit back in the second period and groin injuries to Langy defenders Reese Cox and substitute Alex Van Heerwarden forced veteran Boris Ovcin to come off the bench and deputise in central defence alongside Jamie Cumming. Damir Stoilovic’s cross from the right led to the opening goal. Teenage man-mountain Tom Advoulis was in goal for the home team and could only parry Delarno Pharoe’s back post header allowing Luke Goulding to finish from close range. A slick break minutes later saw a superb exchange between Stoilovic and Luke Goulding with the former finishing in style and suddenly it was 2-0. The onslaught continued when the

classy Tommy Youngs cut in from the right and slipped a well-weighted through ball to Stoilovic who again finished well past the advancing Advoulis. Early in the second half Ross Frame got the first of his three goals and no doubt would like to be given the room in NPL3 this season afforded him by the Langy defence. Frame’s second from the penalty spot made it 3-2 but Luke Goulding’s looping header over Doveton substitute keeper Stuart Webster made it 4-2. But Langwarrin didn’t heed the warning signs as it failed to close down Frame yet again and he hammered home a low shot from just outside the area to complete the scoreline. Former Langy teenager Keegan Guy came off the Doveton bench and missed two good chances to level late in the contest. Mornington went down 2-0 away to Bulleen last Saturday with goals from former Langwarrin striker David Stirton and Thomas Danielle.

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Peninsula Strikers lost 1-0 to Chelsea at Centenary Park on Saturday. It was a classic smash and grab raid by the State 4 visitor who scored midway through the first half. Chelsea was well set up defensively and a relatively inexperienced Strikers side couldn’t break down its opponent. Strikers were missing Jonny Guthrie (cricket), Sam Luxford (overseas holiday), Tom Hawkins (work) and Laban Stringer (injury). Jason Bradbury’s long-range effort late in the first half slammed off the crossbar and Ben Doree’s attempted lob in the second half went wide. Frankston Pines went down 2-1 to Skye United in a friendly at Monterey Reserve last Thursday night. Skye went 2-0 up in the first half thanks to Mitch Blake and Mikey Turner but a stunning second-half strike from Alex Roberts reduced the deficit. Skye recruit Travis Ernsdoerfer remains sidelined through illness but is hopeful that he can get the all-clear

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to return to training in the next few weeks. Baxter and Rosebud drew 2-2 in Saturday’s friendly at Baxter Park. Former Baxter striker Mark Pagliarulo opened Rosebud’s account midway through the first half when he cut inside from the left and struck his shot inside the near post. Baxter levelled right on half-time from a set piece when big Dan Disseldorp was free at the back post and headed home. Rosebud regained the lead in the 65th minute when Chris Parry found space in behind the home team’s defence and his cross to the back post was headed in by Blake Hicks, another ex-Baxter player. Baxter’s get-out-of-jail card came via the penalty spot with virtually the last kick of the contest as Nat Daher’s conversion ended a poor display from the home side. Rosebud keeper Hayden Hicks was red carded for dissent straight after Daher’s penalty. Somerville Eagles defeated Mount Martha 2-0 on Saturday at Somerville Secondary College with Jarryd McMinimee and Matthew Surgenor scoring. Seaford United lost 5-2 at home to Middle Park last weekend with Dylan Waugh and Mitch Hawkins scoring for Seaford. All three local State 4 South clubs enter this year’s FFA Cup this weekend but were unable to confirm kickoff times as we went to press. Somerville Eagles, Baxter and Seaford United will all play at home with Somerville trying to arrange a Friday night fixture at Monterey Reserve, Baxter trying to arrange a Saturday fixture and Seaford hoping to play on Sunday. The ties are Baxter v Darebin Utd, Somerville Eagles v Endeavour Utd and Seaford Utd v Albert Park. This week’s pre-season friendlies: SATURDAY: Langwarrin v Box Hill, Lawton Park, 1pm & 3pm; Werribee City v Mornington, Galvin Park, 1pm & 3pm; Peninsula Strikers v South Springvale, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Pakenham Utd v Skye Utd, IYU Recreation Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Frankston Pines v Beaumaris, Monterey Reserve, 6pm & 8pm; Aspendale Stingrays v Tullamarine, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, 3.30pm; Endeavour Sporting FC v Mount Martha, Chalcot Lodge Reserve, 1pm and 3pm; Rosebud v Maribyrnong Greens, Olympic Park, 1pm & 3pm.

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Group One glory for Mornington trainers HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based racehorse trainers had a stellar day out at Caulfield on Saturday 22 February having claimed two of the three Group 1 events, and finished runners-up in the featured Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes. The John and Chris Meagher training partnership landed their first Group 1 victory as a team with their speedy mare, Pippie, in the Oakleigh Plate while a well-executed late nomination for the Group 1 Futurity Stakes paid dividends for trainer Shane Nichols as the gutsy Streets of Avalon clung on to win the $500,000 contest. The Meagher camp utilised the excellent front-running jockey, Linda Meech, to record what is now the fastest-ever win in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) with Pippie clocking 1:01.93 for the Group 1 sprint. Meech’s winning ride was also the first time a female rider had won the Oakleigh Plate. The inside rail bias played perfectly into the hands of the naturally quick Pippie who flew from the gates and comfortably took up the lead from her wide draw. Running her rivals ragged, Meech let Pippie coast along at her own will before asking for her final effort with 200m to go and gave nothing else a chance. The four-year-old daughter of Written Tycoon held a half-of-a-length margin over the Ellerton/Zahra-trained Zoutori with Crystal Dreamer a further length away in third. Co-trainer Chris Meagher said they always thought Pippie would improve off of her last campaign.

Day of Firsts: The John and Chris Meagher partnership win their first Group 1 as a team with Pippie taking out the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate with Linda Meech aboard. She becomes the first female rider to win the race. Too tough: The Shane Nichols-trained Streets of Avalon digs deep to lead allthe-way in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes and hold off the talented Super Seth. Pictures: Supplied

“Last time in I said she would go out a little girl and come back a group up woman, and today she was obviously pure speed and was too good which is a magic result,” Meagher said post-race. “I said to Linda just handlebars down as soon as the gates open. She’s (Pippie) just pure speed, and when fresh, she’s extra, extra special.” The win also gave Meech her second Group 1 victory since claiming the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill aboard Plucky Belle almost five years ago. A brilliant front-running ride by Ben Melham also worked wonders for the Shane Nichols-trained Streets of Avalon who dug deep to hold off the talented three-year-old, Super Seth, in the

Group 1 Futurity Stakes. It all worked out perfectly for trainer Shane Nichols who decided to have a crack at the race after noticing a lack of speed in the entries. “We knew the noms weren’t strong or big in numbers so we didn’t nom on the Monday and on the Tuesday there didn’t seem like a natural leader in the race,” Nichols said post-race. “He was good, so we put in a nom and here we are on our way to The All-Star Mile.” The victory not only takes Streets of Avalon’s prizemoney to over $1.15 million but it also provides the five-yearold gelding with a ballot-free entry into the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at

the same track in three weeks’ time. Nichols said he might make a couple of adjustments to help his galloper see out the mile better than before. “We might change the gear on him as he doesn’t really get it (1600 metres). We might take the blinkers off him or put on a visor or something.” The Anthony Freedman-trained colt, Hanseatic, also ran a super race to finish runners-up to the Busuttin/Youngtrained, Tagaloa, in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes for two-year-olds. The Godolphin-owned galloper was given a brilliant ride by replacement jockey, Tim Clark, but just couldn’t reel in the winner in the concluding stages.

Pinecliff, Mount Eliza trainer Grahame Begg also had a successful day at Caulfield with the inform mare, Miss Siska, saluting in the final race of the day – the Group 2 Peter Young Stakes. The younger sister to star sprinter, Hay List, will likely head towards the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) on Saturday 7 March where she’ll meet a similar field to the one she beat on Saturday. Begg also had Nonconformist run a brilliant race in the Group 2 Autumn Classic earlier in the day where he finished runners-up to Adelaide Ace who led all-the-way.

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