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Spinning yarns A NEW hub at Beach St is a gathering place for artists and entrepreneurs. The hub is a Frankston Regional Artisan’s Network initiative courtesy of Frankston Council. Pictured are Indii Dechrai, left, Pat Temple-Murray and Ebony Toth spinning a yarn of Merino fleece. See story Page 4. Picture: Yanni

Fury at grave robbers Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au THE theft of dozens of brass plaques from gravestones at Frankston cemetery last week has shocked RSL president Kevin Hillier. “It is very disappointing for the community in this year of the centenary of Anzac,” he said. “We had such a good

turnout for the commemorations and now I feel so sorry for their families.” Detective Senior Constable Mark Garrett, of Frankston Crime Investigation Unit, said 48 plaques were removed overnight on Tuesday 12 May from the north-east corner of the Cranbourne Rd cemetery. The damage bill to the graves is estimated at $24,000 yet the plaques would only return a fraction of their

emotional value as scrap metal. Mr Hiller said he hopes “any scrap metal dealers will think twice” before accepting the plaques and make contact with police to help catch the offenders. Cemetery staffers believe 15 exservicemen’s graves were defaced, including seven Official War Graves which are cared for by the Office of Australian War Graves. Temporary

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Dedication the McMannis Way IT’S official. Former Frankston SES controller Brian McMannis has a street named in his honour. A street, off McCulloch Ave, near the organisation’s Seaford McCulloch Ave headquarters has been named McMannis Way. Mr McMannis told The Times late last year he is “shocked but privileged” to be recognised by Frankston Council for his near four decades volunteer work for the SES. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer praised the way Mr McMannis had dedicated himself to helping others at times of emergency. “Brian’s contribution as a member of the SES for almost four decades was outstanding,” Cr Mayer said. “It was most fitting he was named Citizen of the Year in 2008, and I think it’s just as important his efforts are remembered long into the future through the naming of McMannis Way.” Phillip Holt succeeded Mr Mannis as Frankston SES controller in June last year but the irrepressible street wise former SES unit head has no plans to retire from voluntary service just yet. Mr McMannis is still out there with his SES colleagues helping save lives and lending a hand to people when it is most needed.

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Frankston misses out on early crossings removals In the money: Education Minister James Merlino, left, student Caitlyn Barker, acting principal Stuart Jones, student Madeline Sellings, Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke and assistant acting principal Skye Columbine tour Monterey Secondary College. Pic: Gary Sissons

Budget boost for schools Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au THE Andrews government dubbed its first state budget announced earlier this month “the Education state” budget since $4 billion will be invested in Victoria’s education and skills sector. Frankston snared its share of funding with Frankston North’s Monterey Secondary College a big winner from the budget. Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke and Education Minister James Merlino visited the school to officially confirm $4 million in funding to modernise Monterey Secondary’s

a first rate education in a second rate environment.” While Monterey Secondary celebrated its funding success it is a different story at Frankston North’s McClelland Secondary College which coincidentally had been due to get $4.5 million in funding for “upgraded facilities” if the former Napthine Coalition government had won last November’s state election. There was no money for the school in the Andrews government’s first state budget. “As a member of the McClelland College school council, I am working closely with the school community to fight for the funding they need,” Mr Edbrooke said on Friday.

school buildings. Frankston Primary School also received $800,000 to replace ageing classrooms. “As a former teacher, I admire the passion teachers at Monterey Secondary College and Frankston Primary School give to local kids, making sure they have every chance in life to succeed,” Mr Edbrooke said. Monterey Secondary acting principal Stuart Jones said “it is fantastic that the Labor government has recognised the Frankston North community”. “It’s great that our kids will have the opportunity to access education within an environment that befits 21st century learning, not 20th century learning. It’s pretty hard to have

THE first level crossings to be removed along the Frankston line have been named by the Labor state government but Frankston itself has missed out. Contracts were awarded on Tuesday to remove crossings at Centre Rd in Bentleigh, McKinnon Rd in McKinnon and North Rd in Ormond as part of Premier Daniel Andrews’ pre-election pledge to remove 50 of Melbourne’s most congested level crossings across the rail network. John Holland and the KBR consortium will remove the three crossings. Labor promised to separate 20 road and rail intersections during its first four-year term in government. Mr Andrews said in a statement last week that works to remove level crossings will begin shortly. “Works will start within weeks and in a few years they’ll be gone,” he said. “These level crossings frustrate motorists, hold back our train system and put lives at risk every day. The only way to fix them is to get rid of them, and we’re getting on with it.” Liberal opposition leader Matthew Guy had claimed earlier this month that “Melburnians have been double crossed by Daniel Andrews”. “There are no guaranteed funds or start dates for level crossing removals besides those previously funded by the Coalition,” he said after the 2015-16 state budget was announced earlier this month. The previous Napthine government had pledged to remove the North Rd, Ormond level crossing and crossings at Blackburn, Glen Iris and St Albans.

Mr Guy had noted “just” $3 million had been allocated to the level crossings removal program in the 2015-16 budget but government spokesman Kosta Pandos confirmed this week “at least $2.4 billion has been allocated for the removal of the first twenty level crossings”. Labor has now announced 17 of the 20 level crossings to be removed. Bentleigh Labor MP Nick Staikos, who won the seat by just 0.8 per cent at last year’s state election, is the big winner from the confirmed Frankston line crossings works since the three confirmed so far are in his electorate. Eleven level crossings are earmarked for removal along the Frankston line but most will not be removed within the next four years. Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke is therefore likely to face voters at the next state election with no works having been done on level crossings in his marginal electorate. Mr Edbrooke said he is “working hard to ensure that the level crossing at Skye Rd is removed as soon as possible”. “I understand that local people are tired of waiting in traffic jams while the boom gates are continually down.” The eleven Frankston line crossings to be removed are: North Rd (Ormond), Balcombe Rd (Mentone), Centre Rd (Bentleigh), Charman Rd (Cheltenham), Edithvale Rd (Edithvale), Eel Race Rd (Carrum), McKinnon Rd (McKinnon), Seaford Rd (Seaford), Skye Rd (Frankston), Station St (Bonbeach), Station St (Carrum). Neil Walker

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FRANK space for creatives ARTISTS and entrepreneurs are an intriguing mix at a new shared community space in Frankston. The Frankston Regional Artisan’s Network – also known as FRANK – has gathered together creatives and small businesses under the same roof at a Beach St hub. The network is a Frankston Council initiative. Mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said a project team of council officers and Frankston residents had planned the FRANK project. “This team shared a vision to create a unique space that allows local creatives, small businesses and entrepreneurs to come together to share a place to work, inspire and connect - similar to The Hub in Melbourne and co-working spaces that now operate across the globe.” Small businesses and artists can lease space

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Face-fit image of woman’s assailant POLICE have released a face-fit image of a man they wish to speak to regarding an assault in Frankston on Friday 8 May. In the incident, a woman was hit on the head with a piece of wood and then robbed as she was leaving Bayside shopping centre. Senior Constable Ken Howard, of the Armed Robbery Task Force, said the woman, 62, was walking on Ross Smith Av when the man hit her from behind and knocked her to the ground at 6.20pm. The man then began rifling through her handbag. The woman initially thought he was trying to assist her but then realised he was her assailant and pulled the bag away. The man ran off with her scarf. The man is described as late 30s, Caucasian, with short cropped ginger hair, 183cm tall and a large build. He was wearing a yellow-andblue, high-visibility top and khaki pants. Sen. Const. Howard is appealing for witnesses to the unprovoked attack. He said the man had also been seen in busy Young, Balmoral and Clyde streets around the time of the attack. Anyone with information should call Frankston police 9784 5590 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

FRANKSTON Police’s burglary unit – the Acrobats – have been busy tracking down offenders over the past three weeks. They have arrested seven offenders and charged them with 35 counts of burglary and aggravated burglary across the Frankston area. Five have been remanded in custody. Other charges include theft of motor car and obtain property by deception. All will appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on various dates to be fixed. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Fyfe will allege the offenders broke into people’s homes between 7-11pm, stole wallets and computers, as well as taking victims’ cars afterwards. “Several of the victims’ homes appear to have been unlocked when the thieves entered. It would be devastating to have your privacy violated during the night and then to lose your liberty by being without your car in the morning,” he said. “Of course, it would be better if the offenders had not been able to get into the homes in the first place.” Detective Fyfe urges builders to install security cameras on unattended sites to counter a spike in thefts.

Man arrested over weapons haul A 42-year-old Langwarrin man will face court after Frankston detectives executed a warrant in Landhill Close on Saturday (23 May). Police entered the residential property and arrested the man around 3.30pm. They also uncovered a cache of weapons including swords, slingshots, laser pointers and knives. He was interviewed by detectives and has been charged with possess handgun, possess prohibited weapons, possess cannabis and advertise and sell prohibited weapons. The man will face the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 8 September.

Longer stay for CEO under contract plan THE highest paid employee at Frankston Council will likely stay in the job after councillors decided to hand CEO Dennis Hovenden a new four-year contract after his current deal expires on 28 October. Councillors voted behind closed doors – as is customary when discussing a CEO contract – after March’s council meeting to extend Mr Hovenden’s stay as council chief without seeking external applicants. Notice of council’s intention to reappoint Mr Hovenden as CEO will be advertised publicly before it is officially confirmed. Mr Hovenden joined Frankston Council from Swan Hill Rural City Council in September 2012. The CEO received a near 10 per cent remuneration rise last month, with his annual pay including salary, superannuation and the use of a council vehicle, rising from his $297,000 to $325,000 (‘Council pay up as rates rise’, The Times 13/4/15). The mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said Mr Hovenden “has saved council millions of dollars”. “Dennis Hovenden has been a huge asset to Frankston city, saving the city millions of dollars through his sound financial management, creating opportunities for advocacy and community engagement, along with overseeing hundreds of millions in construction projects.” The mayor cited bringing parking enforcement “in house”, outsourcing internal audit work and a restructure of council – including a reduction in the number of directors from four to three – as cost saving measures spearheaded by Mr Hovenden. The CEO had also initiated “a strict review of all new appointments to ensure tight control of employee numbers”, the mayor said.

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Gravestone plaques robbery ‘despicable’ Continued from Page 1 Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke was outraged at the thefts: “This is a despicable act and, when the vandals are caught, they should face the full brunt of the law. My thoughts are with the families who must be extremely upset.” Detective Garrett said police were appealing for public help in finding the culprits. “If anyone saw any suspicious activity at the cemetery they should call police on 9784 5555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” he said.

Police have warned scrap dealers to be vigilant. “If someone is trying to palm off grave plaques, you can bet they didn’t come by them lawfully,” he said. “Realistically, they would only get around $10 each yet the emotional damage they caused is huge. “The incident would be incredibly upsetting for the families whose loved ones’ graves have been vandalised and we are working hard to find those responsible.”

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Sorry for families: Frankston RSL president Kevin Hillier inspects the damage done to gravestones at Frankston cemetery. Picture: Gary Sissons

MONASH University fourth year occupational therapy students Maria Melas and Leesa Paterson are involved in a project that’s created a wheelchair accessible garden bed at a community garden. The Joy of The Earth Garden, in aptly-named Joy St, Frankston, was established in 2011 by volunteers as a place where people can come together to learn and share valuable skills and develop social networks. “Joy of the Earth also aims to unite people of all abilities and ages to create social networks, improve their gardening skills and maintain a healthy lifestyle – all the while ensuring the sustainability of the garden,” Ms Melas said. “As a part of our community project we completed a

wheelchair accessible garden bed for use by everyone – whatever their age or ability. “The design is unique and environmentally sustainable; all the materials are recycled. The garden bed does a full 360 degree rotation and its height can be adjusted to suit the person using it, for example, those in wheelchairs.” Much of the work was done by HiBurn Engineers. “They have done a fabulous job of the bed,” Ms Melas said. The garden is free for general users of the communal plot, but fees are paid by those with their own plots. Working bees and social events are held on weekends. For details on how to access the garden, call Joy of the Earth Community Garden on 9783 5229.

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Seal deal for a good life BEACHGOERS are being asked not to approach or feed a seal pup underneath Frankston pier. The female seal has made Frankston beach its temporary home after coming ashore early last week. Wildlife volunteers are keeping a daily watch on the seal’s behaviour and wellbeing. Australian Wildlife Assistance Rescue and Education president Jackie Brown said people are welcome to take photographs from behind orange mesh barriers erected by Frankston Council. “We’re asking people not to approach and not to feed or stress her,” Ms Brown said. “If we’re going to give her that chance to get out there and survive and do well then she needs to not be fed or handled in any way, shape or form.”

Ms Brown said the seal pup is “doing well”, is active and has been feeding. Suspected fish hooks in the seal’s back turned out to be superficial barnacle injuries after an assessment by Melbourne Zoo officials. “Other than being a bit small and underweight and needing some good rest [she’s fine]. She’s got to learn to hunt … so she needs some time for peace and quiet and if we don’t humanise her or stress her out she’ll get stronger and will be able to get out there on her own.” AWARE Wildlife Rescue is always keen to hear from volunteers who have time to “seal watch”. See awarewildlife.org.au for details. Neil Walker

A NEW land, a new language and no friends or job. It is a situation that is hard to imagine and even harder to experience. However, that was the predicament confronting Luz Restrepo when she arrived in Australia five years ago after fleeing her native Colombia. “I was a political asylum seeker with no contacts, very little English language and no employment,” Ms Restrepo said last week. “I had left my successful communications business to protect my family under threat.” It was a fear that she was unable to shake. “When I arrived in Australia I was full of fear, I felt like I was invisible to society and I had lost my sense of identity.” Without realising it at first, Ms Restrepo was part of a community: “I started to meet women with the same story, some were depressed, socially isolated, lacking confidence and some were at risk of domestic violence. “One woman I met had been here 20 years and didn’t speak any English. I knew I needed to do something to turn this around.” Believing the best way to become part of the wider Australian society was to achieve some sort of financial independence, Ms Restrepo wrote a business plan – in Spanish first, out of necessity – and start to learn English. She contacted other refugee and migrant women “and we started teaching ourselves craft”.

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Although their products were being sold to shops in Melbourne, she realised the women were being isolated by making them at home. “So I looked for some opportunities for us to sell our products together at markets. This way we were able to help each other by exchanging skills and improving our English.” Meanwhile, several women from the Mornington Peninsula had joined others in supporting Ms Restrepo’s efforts and in May 2013 SisterWorks was established. The organisation comprises 68 asylum seeker, refugee and migrant women, 44 volunteer supporters and three part time staff. Now living in Dromana, Ms Restrepo says SisterWorks encourages the vulnerable women “to tap into their underlying business and entrepreneurial abilities to find self-sufficiency”.

Under her business by 2020 SisterWorks will be “a leading social enterprise known for the power of women from many nations working together to achieve amazing things”. “We believe that together women are stronger and together women can create opportunities for personal and economic growth.” Asked if she has a personal ambition, Ms Restrepo is quick to reply “be the minister for women, or entrepreneurs”. As the organisation’s executive officer she is also its “main voice” and as part of fundraising to find a permanent for SisterWorks Ms Restrepo will “share the stories” of the organisation’s members at Mornington Community Theatre 10am-midday Wednesday 10 June. Entry is $25, bookings call 5989 2962 or email shome@bigpond.com

Volunteer helps make a difference Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A FRANKSTON primary school teacher says it is a privilege spending her holidays helping build schools in developing countries – something she has done regularly over the past decade. So committed is Ivey Panicker that she has created a not-for-profit organisation called Heart for Mission to further her work. The Christian mission fund helps and supports individuals and communities around the world to “overcome poverty and inspire hope for the future”. “Our vision is to connect and engage people across cultures to collaborate in building a just, caring, sustainable and

peaceful world,” said the teacher from Karingal Montessori School. “We are genuinely committed to helping people, inspiring change and making a difference.” Her journey includes assisting at Mother Teresa’s orphanage in India, which she described as “a very powerful experience”. She has also been involved with more school building projects in South Africa, Uganda and Nicaragua. Ms Panicker said it “was an honour to assist in building schools, children’s homes and other welfare facilities [in these countries] for all our lives to be enriched”. “Some of the conditions are terrible and many of the situations are heart-

breaking. The fact that these courageous young people are alive to tell their stories is a miracle in itself,” she said. “Yet I have witnessed that, in places of sadness, loneliness, traumas and suffering, there is great richness, wisdom, joy and gratitude.” Ms Panicker is an Oz Child volunteer and children’s mentor with Anglicare. She coordinates the Children’s Ministry program at St Francis Xavier church in Frankston. Her teaching experience in Australia includes special education in Newcastle and Sydney, at a one-teacher school house with 12 prep-grade 6 pupils at Warracknabeal, and at an immigrant and refugee school in Frankston. She regularly visits and assists with

literacy programs in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities. “Every child in every part of the world is precious and valued and has the potential to do amazing things,” she said. “There is a plan and purpose for each one of them. We are called on to not be distracted by material wealth but to remember the poor, the orphans and widows, to take care of them and love them unconditionally.” She described Heart for Mission as a lifelong calling and long-term vocation. “I am committed to pursuing it wholeheartedly. My hope is to welcome people to be a part of this journey by connecting with communities around the world.

“We will be supporting missionaries, celebrating cultures, embracing and sharing gifts, cultivating relationships, caring for children and experiencing God’s love. “We will be encouraging and praying for one another, helping people, inspiring change and making a difference.” She invited those interested in the project to visit heartformission.org The website says Heart for Mission Inc. is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act (2012). Honour to assist: Karingal Montessori School teacher Ivey Panicker with little Joey.

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ALP ‘lawyers up’ LABOR has chosen lawyer Peta Murphy to contest the seat of Dunkley at the next federal election. Business Minister Bruce Billson who holds the seat with a 9 per cent majority. Ms Murphy will be the second lawyer to go head-to-head with Mr Billson in consecutive federal elections. Sonya Kilkenny, now state MP for Carrum, is also a lawyer and was the ALP’s Dunkley candidate at the 2013 election. Mr Billson increased his majority by about 4 per cent.

Decision time: South East Water’s decommissioned reservoir in Mt Eliza has become a haven for flora and fauna but a state planning panel is about to decide its fate. Picture: Yanni

Reservoir land decision talks over Mike Hast mike@baysidenews.com.au ARGUMENTS for and against the rezoning of South East Water’s decommissioned reservoir land in Mt Eliza for housing were put to a state government planning panel meeting in Rosebud last week. The panel has 30 business days to prepare its report and the planning authority will have a maximum of 28 days to release the report to the public, says Mornington MP David Morris who has taken a keen interest in the matter. Late last year he asked Mornington Peninsula Shire to extend its public consultation period. The shire refused. In early 2014 the government water authority asked the shire to rezone its old reservoir land of 2.8 hectares on the corner of Barmah and Kanya roads, east of Kunyung Rd, for 24 blocks of about 1000 square metres each, worth about $450,000 a block or $10.8 million in total. The dam was decommissioned

in 1999 and has become a haven for wildlife. Residents, environmentalist and others want the land to be a nature reserve as this part of Mt Eliza has just two inland reserves – Bruce Cameron Reserve (site of Kunyung Preschool) and an uninviting, flood-prone area next to Gunyong Creek. Reservoir neighbours formed a lobby group, Kunyung Residents Group, in late November to push for a reserve and sought expert guidance and assistance from individual wildlife experts and groups. Mr Morris said the panel had heard presentations from the “shire council, South East Water, Mornington Peninsula Human Rights Group, Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association, Women’s Property Initiative and Kunyung Residents Group”. Individuals addressing the panel included former Mt Eliza Ward councillor Leigh Eustace, who has been pushing for more open space for many years. The shire requested South East Water set aside a substantially larger par-

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cel of land for parkland than was originally allocated, Mr Morris said. The shire asked for one hectare of open space, more than a third of the SEW land. The panel was asked to recommend that two blocks be allocated for public housing. Rebecca Taylor of Kunyung Residents Group told the panel SEW had the opportunity to put forward a positive image to the region as it comes closer to moving its headquarters to Frankston from the City of Kingston. SEW is building an eight-storey tower next to Kananook Creek, which will house about 600 employees. “We ask that you [panel members] please recommend to council that they not be hasty in their rezoning of this property, and that the land be further assessed in regards to the environmental impact on the local flora and fauna and the significance on the surrounding natural corridors,” Ms Taylor said. In March, South East Water stated that it had a responsibility as an essential service provider to ensure “efficient operation of infrastructure and use of land owned by the corporation”.

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past two years will also get priority at the same kindergarten. “The feedback told us this was important to maintain family connections at local kindergartens, especially when social networks have been formed with staff and other parents who might also have further children reaching kindergarten age,” Cr Mayer said. Families who have registered their child to attend three or four-year-old kindergarten in 2016 will be notified of the changes and given the chance to change their preferences.

THE executive of the Frankston branch of the ALP resigned this month. The five members of the executive handed in their resignations at Labor’s latest Frankston branch meeting. Branch executive members, including president Chris Ryan, quit their positions amid ongoing claims ALP members are not being listened to by party HQ. Mr Ryan lost out to Peta Murphy this month for selection as Labor’s candidate for Dunkley at the next federal election. Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke seemed unperturbed by the mass resignations at the party’s Frankston branch. “We are getting on with the job by reinvesting in the Frankston community by funding amongst many other things, schools, TAFE, and the Young St precinct renewal,” he said.

Kinder enrolments CHANGES to Frankston Council’s Kindergarten Central Registration System have been finalised before the allocation of next year’s places in late July. Most of the existing system has been kept with 97 per cent of on-time registrations getting an offer for a preferred kindergarten but two amendments have been introduced. “A key part of this review was listening to the views of families who have or would be using the registration procedure, and we felt it was very important we took this feedback on board,” Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said. “As a result, the family’s proximity to a kindergarten and their family’s recent history at a kindergarten will now be factored into the process.” Under the proximity clause, priority will be given to children who reside in the same local area as their preferred kindergarten for both three and four-year-old kindergarten. There are four defined local areas within the Frankston City municipality. Children with siblings who have attended four-year-old kinder within the

Snake shock find COUNCIL workers got a shock last Monday (18 May) when they discovered a large boa constrictor nestled in a Seaford building. The snake is believed to have either escaped or have been dumped by an irresponsible owner. “Council officers were inspecting the council-owned property adjoining Seaford Wetlands on Monday morning when they discovered the boa constrictor inside a shed,” Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said. “A snake catcher was immediately called to handle the snake.” Boa constrictors are native to in North, Central, and South America and some Carribbean Islands. Foreign snakes such as boa constrictors can carry a virus called Inclusion Body Disease which is fatal to native snakes. The 2-metre long boa constrictor found in Seaford will be euthanised by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

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ing demographic in the population – addressing the digital exclusion of seniors”. It didn’t take long for him to realise that having the two generations work alongside one another also brought them closer together, with obvious mutually beneficial outcomes. The idea of having young and old working together was extended earlier this month to making the bellyboards with Mt Eliza-based wooden surfboard makers Tree to Sea. Gary Miller and Rob Ivers usually show groups of eight how to make surfboards from the plantation grown timber, paulownia. This time the half day workshop involved six students and six members of Mornington Men’s Shed. They planed, sawed and glued the boards which will be varnished and

polished by the men’s shed members. Profits from their sale will then go towards running the shed. Mr Stewart, of Mt Martha, says “real magic” happens when the two generations work together. Within hours of the boards being built the story behind their construction was featured on the beyondblue Facebook page which in turn created an “unbelievable response” back to Mr Stewart. Inquiries about the Better Together Project have come from all around Australia. Another boost will come next month when Mr Stewart, a Mt Eliza Secondary College student and “a local senior” feature on posters promoting Westpac bank’s social change fellowships. Westpac has appointed the Irish

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born consultant program manager one of its ambassadors. “I’m being used to show what’s possible when you reconnect the generations,” Mr Stewart said. “They have shared issues.” He hopes the Better Together Project will gain a “national momentum”. When the two generations were working side by side “it feels good, you can feel the energy and there’s no need to teach anyone how to interact”. Mr Stewart said the board-making half day had been a great success. Seeing the departing students call out their thanks from a bus “says we’re really onto something here”. Mr Stewart said the idea behind the project grew from the realisation that the “story” behind his family’s

16th century dairy farm in Ireland had been lost, partly because of the gulf between generations created as a by-product of the digital age. “They didn’t know how to use technology.” He now plans to take the co-operation between generations into sport and hopes talks now underway will see Mt Eliza Secondary offering oneon-one computer training to seniors on a regular basis as part of its “real time learning” classes. “We’ve run four or five events at the school and hope other schools will also pick them up. “The generations are all training together and the activity and experience is the key to success, not necessarily the product.” The find out more go to bettertogetherproject.com.au or treetosea. com.au

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THE making of six wooden paipos, or wooden Hawaiian bodyboards, is a centrepiece of a project that is sees generations swapping skills. In return for being shown how to handle timber working tools by members of Mornington Men’s Shed students from Mt Eliza Secondary College are giving lessons on handling such digital touch screen devices as smart phones and hand held computers. But the outcomes for both old and young go much deeper than the creation of a surfboard or ability to operate a smart phone or computer. A surprising connection between the generations comes in the form of statistics: about 15 per cent of seniors on the Mornington Peninsula suffer depression and about 20 per cent of year 7 and year 8 students suffer depression. “They’re horrible statistics and I don’t think we fully understand what they mean to our community,” Better Together Project leader Merv Stewart said. “But both ends [young and old] have that problem.” Mr Stewart said the Better Together Project is a “social enterprise … that believes that when generations, families, businesses and individuals from different walks of life share, connect and learn from one another we have a richer, more effective community”. When he started his project two years ago it was aimed at “addressing one of the most significant challenges impacting the largest and fastest grow-

Trading skills: Main picture, Gary Miller (left) and Rob Ivers (right), of Tree to Sea with members of Mornington Men’s Shed and Mt Eliza Secondary College students who are swapping skills that come easily to their respective generations (Ester Woods, Barry Frederickdon, Alan Grimes, Jessika Small, Ben Maclean, Tony Sinclair and Cory Riddle}. Picture: Yanni

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It seems the official position of our country is to now turn the other way when people are drowning at sea off the coast of Malaysia. It is the problem of the countries in the immediate region who, apparently, are somehow responsible for the policies of the government of Burma, another sovereign country. And to show our objection to them fleeing, we will not agree to re-settle any of them, although it is pretty clear they are fleeing immediate violence and ethnic cleansing policies. All this in the interests of avoiding people drowning at sea. These are inhuman attitudes which infect the rest of our society, because they come from the top. Declare to your politicians - Not in our name. Kevin Bain, Frankston

The present cacophony being uttered by politicians, the media and others regarding family violence may be well meaning but is, for the most part, utterly futile, because it addresses the symptoms of the problem not the underlying cause. When the underlying cause is identified one realises that the problem effects not only women and children, but the unborn, the old and men. The underlying cause is a loss of respect for the human condition. Why else would people abuse themselves with such evils as pornography or drugs such as alcohol and Ice? Why else would people allow the killing of their unborn through abortion? Why else would people kill their children in order to take revenge on an estranged partner? Why would some societies allow their senior citizens to be treated shabbily or, worse still, be subjected to involuntary euthanasia? Until some means arises which switches society’s values back to those of an earlier time, when human life in all its forms, warts and all, was regarded as truly precious, any flailing and wailing by the aforementioned politicians and the media is doomed to fail. Michael Long, Frankston

One rule for all Flinders MP Greg Hunt recently attacked the Christian community by asserting that they had a lot of nerve to complain about children in detention and were not troubled about African refugees. This is really rich coming from a guy who actively participates in a government that made political heyday about the legal execution of two kingpin drug smugglers in Indonesia. When, we wonder, will Mr Hunt’s government protest the executions in China (maybe an Australian or two soon to be executed there) and the executions in the United States? When will we hear appeals to spare the Boston bomber from the death penalty? When will we hear demands to not apply the death penalty for the black teenagers who murdered Australian baseball player Chris Lane? Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Develop for jobs Whenever I read the local newspapers, I am reminded how lucky those of us who now live on the Mornington Peninsula are. We have beautiful countryside, fantastic beaches and some great villages. It would be even better if it were still 1815, or even 1915. Unfortunately, it is 2015, a reality

apparently lamented by some of your regular contributors. There seems no end of correspondents who are against something - be it a chairlift at Arthur’s seat, an improved port at Hastings, more economic use of land in Mt Eliza or an expanded resort at Cape Schanck. It seems these people have everything they want already and don’t see any reason to accommodate the needs or aspirations of people from somewhere else who may want to live here – especially anyone born after the 1950s. Although The Greens and ALP may disagree, we can’t all live on welfare or be public servants. There have to be opportunities for genuine employment in the private sector, especially for the young and those not yet born. If we keep fighting against any development that may actually create jobs, we are dooming them to a bleak future and our nation to economic ruin. Change is inevitable and it makes more sense to anticipate and plan for this than to bury our heads in the sand. How about we have a moratorium on people trying to deny change and replace it with a campaign to encourage effective planning and development? Maybe an award scheme to recognise any project which can secure employment for our younger people – as long as it is not the construction of an impenetrable wall along our shire’s northern boundary. Greg Dixon, Mt Eliza

Parties irrelevant Now the Labor Party is also happy to slash the renewable energy target by 25 per cent. The “climate change is crap” party,(the Liberals) is going to

leave the coastal dwellers around the planet to drown, because no meaningful action on carbon reduction is in its ideological tool kit. Profit before any other consideration is the motto of these old and, frankly, irrelevant parties. If we want some action to stop them from selling our kids and grand kids future to the highest bidding multinational, it is time to populate the barricades and make our politicians for once work for the common people and not just for the upper 1 per cent. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Tough winter A growing number of our neighbours will face a lonely winter this year with as many as 7 per cent, or 1.5 million Australians predicted to be considered isolated or very isolated this year. Having friends around us makes us more resilient to life’s knocks and challenges. Red Cross helps people of all ages who are doing it tough. We help isolated people reconnect with their communities by assisting them to join social groups and build new friendships. Red Cross also provides free phone calls to thousands of elderly Australians each day just to check they’re OK. We help people who are homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, those with mental health issues and disadvantaged families who want a better future for their children. Across the Asia Pacific region we are working provide clean drinking water and better sanitation, and help rebuild lives after major disasters. All of our work relies heavily on the generosity of people who donate to Red Cross. I’m asking everyone to dig deep before 30 June to make sure Red Cross

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JUST footsteps from the vibrant heart of the Mount Eliza village, this lovely two–bedroom unit captures the essence of contemporary bayside living. Renovated throughout, the villa showcases a stylish open plan interior, bathed in natural light, and pleasant outdoor entertaining options in private surrounds. Framed by manicured gardens, there is an attractive living area and large adjacent dining area with a sleek stone-topped kitchen boasting premium stainless-steel appliances including an oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher. It also has glass splashbacks and plenty of cupboard space. Towards the back are two bedrooms, both with built-in robes that share the main bathroom. There is a separate laundry. Other comforts include gas ducted heating and split system airconditioning to the living area which has high ceilings to accentuate the sense of space and stylish downlights for a bit of nightiime ambience.

15 Luton Avenue, RED HILL Saturday June 6 at 2pm Jacobs & Lowe, 220 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 5900 Jonathan McShane, 0447 282 852

SET amongst the quiet bushland, from this home you get the best of both worlds, with a splenid 1.09-hectare block, and a comfortable four-bedroom home with lovely views of Port Phillip Bay. This exquisite retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life showcases a beautifully appointed kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops and stainlesssteel appliances, and a sunken living room has floor to ceiling windows and opens out to an expansive deck ensuring that the views take centre stage.The main bedroom features an ensuite and built-in robe, and the private balcony is a marvellous place to relax with a Sunday brunch. A second bedroom, ideal for guests, also has an ensuite bathroom, and two more bedrooms, both with built-in robes share a third bathroom. Enjoy complete seclusion and privacy from this wonderful property, that is still conveniently situated to shops and schools at Red Hill and Dromana.

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! Dromana is certainly a location on the Peninsula with a growing community and population overload in Summer. Do not overlook this one. Q 250 m2 approx with side & rear access Q Located opposite the pier & park Q Huge yard at rear with parking Q Currently operating 6 days per week Q Long lease with reasonable rent

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The largest fish and chip shop in town has presented itself to the market. Boasting a great location at the end of Main Street close to Mornington Park and the local beaches. Q 130m2 approx Q Indoor plus undercover outdoor seating Q 7 pans and 2 grills with separate work stations Q Walk in /cool room and freezer

View www.harcourts.com.au For Sale $475,000 + sav Kara James M 0412 939 224 P 9788 7400 E kara.james@naiharcourts.com.au HARCOURTS LIMITLESS P 9788 7400

A retail space has become available in this busy shopping strip. The major shopping destination for the local housing community this is a high traffic area. Q 120 m2 approx Q Double shop front, kitchenette and toilet Q Rear access with yard and storage facility Q Grease trap - this property was once take away food

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Horse breaker found not guilty of negligence Compiled by Melissa Walsh THE Emu Plains and Bittern Race Club will hold their postponed race meeting on Tuesday next (weather permitting). *** S. S. PRICE, dentist, of Melbourne, will be at Garrood’s Prince of Wales Hotel this weekend, for the convenience of those who may wish to consult him. *** MR Allan W. Taylor, of the Frankston Motor Garage, has been appointed agent at Frankston for the Dunlop Tyre Co., and has in hand a good stock of all their motor accessories. *** THE secretary of the Frankston Football Club acknowledges with thanks the following donations to wards the club’s funds: Messrs C. Grant, W. J. Oates and Jacobs, 10s 6d each. *** SERGEANT Walter Fisher, who is reported wounded at the Dardanelles, previous to enlisting, lived at Frankston for some years, where his wife and family now reside. He is one of six brothers, all of whom are in the service of the King. Four of them are at the front, one is at Broadmeadows, and another is with the Heavy Artillery at the Heads. Mrs Fisher, the mother of the boys, resides at Footscray. *** MUNICAPILITIES which do not contribute directly to the funds of the Infectious Diseases Hospital at Fairfield will not in future be entitled to have patients treated free of charge at

the institution. A regulation has been made under the Infectious Diseases Hospital Act, 1914, by the Governor in Council, fixing 1s per patient per day as the sum which the Fairfield Hospital authorities may recover from a non-contributing municipality in respect of each patient from its district received at the institution. *** A MEETING of the committee of the Frankston Football Club was held in the Mechanics’ Hall on Wednesday evening. Present - Cr Oates (vice- president), Messrs Kinnimont, Jackson, Young and C. Twining (hon. sec). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Routine correspondence was read and received, and accounts amounting to £5 5s 4d were passed for payment. Mr Scoble was elected a member of the committee, and took his seat, on the motion of Mr Young, seconded by Mr Jackson. The secretary was instructed to write to Langwarrin club re payment of umpire’s fee for next Saturday, and the meeting closed. *** THE Consulting Engineer of the Frankston Gas Company, Mr V. U. Crowley, A.A.I.E.E., visited Somerville and Hastings on Friday and Saturday of last week in connection with the Frankston and District Electric Supply. Under the guidance of Messrs Watt and Keast, local councilors, he interviewed nearly the whole of the residents of these towns, and met with a good reception everywhere. Undertakings to take current as soon as available were given by household-

ers to a most satisfactory extent. The other districts in the shire, where it is proposed to take supply lines, will be canvassed at an early date. *** MR F. W. Roper, of Somerville, has been nominated to act as Lay Representative of the parochial district of Westernport in the Synod of the Diocese of Melbourne. Failing the receipt of any further nominations Mr Roper will be duly elected. Nominations close on the 31st May, 1915. The Rev. F. E. Watts will be away from the district on Sundays, 30th May, 6th and 15th June, when he will exchange with Rev. G. A. M. Ceruthy, Rev. A. R. Mace and Rev. M. Griffeth, and will return on Friday, June 18th. During the absence of the Vicar the district will be in charge of Rev. A. J. Thompson, whose postal address is Somerville. *** FREDERICK Knox, of Pearcedale, was charged at the Melbourne County Court on the 19th inst; with the loss of a horse valued at £20, and alleged trespass and negligence. It appears that Knox, who is a horse breaker, residing in the same locality, proceeded to Jas. Burton’s paddock (the owner of the horse) in company with his brother and another man, and tried to catch the horse for the purpose of breaking it in, and while doing so the animal ran into a ti-tree pole in the fence and impaled himself. The judge said he could not see any evidence of negligence. No doubt Burton wanted the horse broken in and Knox came to get it. He seems to have done nothing

improper or unusual, and there was no negligence on his part. A verdict was given for defendant, with costs, to be taxed. *** A GREAT game was witnessed by a fair crowd at Langwarrin on Saturday last, when Langwarrin and Mornington met. A good solid game was played which ended in anything but a sports manlike manner on the part of the visitors. When our goal umpires came to tally up (to our amazement) our goal umpire being closely interested, had forgotten to put down two points which Langwarrin had scored in the last few moments, and the visitors’ goal umpire seeing this turned away and was seen deliberately to turn away and destroy his official score card and then came forward and said he had it snatched from him. Well this is not clean sport, but in all confidence we uphold ourselves the winners by 2 points, being backed up by a majority of Mornington’s supporters, by male and female. The game was fast and full of hard knocks from start to finish, and the work of the umpire was made very hard through the bad state of the ground in general. *** EMPIRE Day was celebrated at Frankston on Monday, 24th May, very quietly. If it had not been that several of the townspeople displayed their flags, the day would hardly have been remembered. No doubt this can be accounted for by the war taking a paramount place in the minds of the people at present, and it being

brought more forcibly before their minds as each day fresh lists of dead and wounded are published in the press. The children at the State school at Frankston were given interesting addresses in the morning by Rev. R. Jackson, Mr Adams and Mr W. W. Richardson. Mr E. M. McComb (member of the school board) was also present. The afternoon was devoted to games and amusements in the school grounds. In the evening a picture show by Mr Alex Gunn (of Melbourne) was given in the Mechanics’ Hall, which was well attended. A small charge was made for admittance, and the surplus over expenses will be given to the Belgian fund. *** THE local branch of the Red Cross Society is proving themselves to be a live and enthusiastic body. The secretary, Mrs E. P. Mair, has just purchased £3 worth of flannel from the Lady Mayoress, and has distributed it among the ladies to be worked up into garments for the soldiers. As the result of the canvas, a large number of residents have become members of the society, and are paying their subscriptions by monthly installments. On Wednesday next a social will be held in the hall in aid of the fund, when a thoroughly enjoyable evening is guaranteed. The committee of management is making excellent arrangements as regards music and refreshments, and a bumper house should result. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 29 May, 1915

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Dog day afternoon tea By Stuart McCullough MORNINGTON Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grunge overlords, The Fauves, were absolutely right: dogs really are the best people. It was a sentiment that, until recently, I treated with considerable suspicion. In our house, the push is on for a dog. Initially, I sought to broker a compromise by suggesting a robot vacuum with a wig stuck on, but it seems there is no room for compromise. Having conceded that there will be a canine addition to our family, we must now decide what kind of dog we want. This is no easy matter. The considerations are endless. First thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size. Smaller dogs may not take up much room, but they can be yappy. Large dogs are generally require less exercise but, in a certain light, can resemble a horizontal Wookie. My needs, as always, are simple: just give me a dog thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good with kids and can reverse park a station wagon and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy. When faced with big decision, we like to do a lot of research. This meant attending â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Dog Lovers Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. It would be my first such event. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been to the Royal Show a bunch of times and attended several Big Days Out, but never anything quite so canine focussed. I had many questions. Would there be showbags? Crowd-surfing? Would The Fauves make an appearance? And what role will the Ford Precision Driving Team play? As a novice, it was clear that I was going to need some help. Preferably, from someone who was all over the entire

puppy caper. My niece, Matilda, is such a person. She is nine years old and besides being a top quality fudge chef and netball enthusiast, knows a lot about puppies. Generously, she offered to be my guide as I navigated my way through a canine minefield. Unlike me, Matilda wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t facing the impending puppy maelstrom with any kind of trepidation. In fact, she was totally pumped.

The Exhibition Buildings in the Carlton Gardens are amazing. They were not only the location for John Farnhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Freedomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; music video, but Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very first Parliament also. Presumably they are plaques commemorating both these momentous events somewhere, although Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m disappointed that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a statue of John and his magnificent mid-eighties crowning glory of a

mullet in the forecourt. Perhaps it too has retired. Temporarily, of course. We arrive early and experience an immediate sensory overload. Without any explanation, we are given a copy of the Herald Sun. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re meant to lay down sheets as a precaution or roll it up as some kind of training tool if an overexcited mutt piddles on the Parliamentary floor. I ask the guy at the front and he tells me that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m meant to read it. This would never have occurred to me. As we enter, there are people everywhere. In broad terms, the dogs are organised much like street gangs with the Bloods, Crips, Sharks and Jets all kept a healthy distance apart. The first stall belongs to Bernese Mountain Dogs. These are so gargantuan that a small child could ride one to the shops. If you gave it a hat and bow tie, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d look a lot like Fozzie Bear. There are English Sheepdogs who seem always to be hiding behind their fringes and an Irish Wolfhound that ought to be called a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Werewolfhoundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In the middle on the ground floor is a small racetrack. Later, a group called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Wonderdogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; run up and down and perform tricks. I can only say that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot like the Ford Precision Driving Team, but hairier. But not all the fun was hairy. If you were so inclined, you could have your face painted. Matilda opted for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chihuahuaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. I, in turn, asked for Ace Frehley, which caused no end of confusion. Having had our faces transformed, we continued our search for

the perfect dog. This being the twenty first century there was, of course, a technological option. By feeding details into a computer and through the miracle of science, I would be matched to the dog breed most suited to me. Although tempted, I ultimately declined for fear that if I hit the wrong button I would instead be matched to someone on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Married at First Sightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. We patted every kind of mutt imaginable. We even met a Chow Chow. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like anything named twice. For this you can blame Duran Duran and Mr. Mister. My niece and the dog were exactly the same height and each stared into the eyes of the other. Clearly something special was happening. And then the Chow Chow screwed up its Chow Chow face and let fly with an almighty sneeze, spraying a bucket of Chow Chow saliva all over my niece. Both looked a little shocked. I would probably have looked embarrassed were it not for my Ace Frehley make up. The owner prepared to apologise but, instead, my niece tipped back her head and laughed so uproariously that the Chow Chow hid behind its owner. And there it was â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone this long without a dog, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll admit Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a little anxious. Something could go wrong. But whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point in worrying? I should be more like my niece. Even if I do end up with a face full of saliva, the best response is to laugh. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Music  Arts  Food BRITISH INDIA: THE LAST GANG IN TOWNS By Neil Walker QUIETLY, just quietly, British India have become one of Australia’s best bands. While they haven’t fully crossed over into the mainstream yet, relentless touring in far-flung cities and towns and the subsequent good word of mouth has earned British India a well-deserved decade-long career and counting. Many bands may pay lip service about working hard to win fans but even a quick glance at British India’s full-on tour schedule shows they mean it, man. They’ll play venues anywhere, even if it’s “not a big college town” as Polymer Records promoter extraordinaire Artie Fufkin once put it. More often than not, the four-piece from Mentone – singer and guitarist Declan Melia, guitarist Nic Wilson, bassist Will Drummond and drummer Matt O’Gorman - is out there playing live somewhere because they genuinely love it. O’Gorman told Mint Magazine it’s actually British India’s lack of mainstream success which has made the band determined to work harder than ever, even after ten years on the road. “We still like getting out of the house and touring. Speaking to a lot of bands … they say it would be good to tour less but we’ve still got the desire and the hunger. “We still feel like we’ve got a bit to prove, going out and playing. We’ve never really had that big hit. We’ve done really well and can’t complain about anything [but] we’re all still very ambitious and we’re always wanting to get to the next level.” Latest album Nothing Touches Me, their fifth, builds on the momentum of 2013’s Controller which saw songs such as Summer Forgive Me and I Can Make You Love Me playlisted by Triple M. The ‘alternative nation’ at Triple J has always supported British India since their debut single Outside 109 way back in 2005 but Triple M’s backing is a new development. Tracks on Nothing Touches Me such as the opening Spider Chords, Suddenly and Jay Walker show – music journalism cliché alert – ‘a newfound maturity’ in British India’s sound with a mellower tone in contrast to earlier thrashier punk-like efforts. All four band members write the songs and O’Gorman doesn’t reckon the band deliberately set out to make a “mellower” album. He said British India have their own studio “which is an old milk bar” and had 70 to 80 songs to pick from for Nothing Touches Me and some that didn’t make the final cut “are punk and grunge”. “When it came to picking the songs [for the album], I don’t think it was our intention to be mellower but we picked the best songs we think we had.” As for the rise in the band’s public profile, evident in the crossing over from ‘The Js to The Ms’, O’Gorman gives credit to Mushroom Records and its staff’s promotional legwork. British India released their first three albums independently on Shock Records but suffered a major blow when that label went into receivership owing the band money. “We were kind of in limbo … we recorded some demos and sent them out. Mushroom heard them and was keen to get on board. “Since we’ve been dealing with Mushroom, it’s been amazing for a band like us to have ‘the Mushroom machine’ on board for the last two albums and that’s definitely been a big reason [for more success].” The band hasn’t suffered a ‘I prefer their early stuff’ backlash from the hardcore British India faithful, according to O’Gorman. “The older fans have stuck by us which we’re

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quite lucky about and thankful for,” he says. “It almost feels like we have two sets of fans. We have the first three albums fans and then the Controller and Nothing Touches Me fans. Sometimes we’ll play a couple of old songs and no-one will know them and then other times we’ll play Run The Red Light [from 2007’s Guillotine debut album] and people will go nuts.” O’Gorman says British India are still committed to the album as a concept, even with the dawn of the music streaming era with listeners able to easily cherry pick individual songs to listen to. “It’s weird how it’s all changing. We still feel pretty strongly about albums. It’s a lot different now even to when we started. You can put out a single rather than having to put out an EP. You can just literally write and record a song, send it off, get the OK from everybody and it’s out three weeks later.” Royalties from music streaming services have become a bugbear for some major artists. Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, for example, has heavily criticised the lack of money flowing into bands’ coffers. How does a band at the level of British India feel about this? “It’s not really about the royalties. The thing about Spotify is, it’s cheap and you can listen to whatever you want but it’s also great exposure to a lot of people that wouldn’t have heard your music. Bands like us, we don’t really make any money off CDs any more … live gigs are kind of our bread and butter. “If someone can get on to us through Spotify

and come to a show then that’s exposure we wouldn’t have had before. It’s kind of swings and roundabouts in that you really don’t make a lot of money off it but you get exposure from it.” From royalties to rock royalty is quite a trip. Last year, the band met The Rolling Stones when they supported The Stones at NSW’s Hunter Valley. “We got there about 3pm and were sitting in our small dressing room which was a little portable and everything around us is huge – the stage is massive, their backstage area is massive. We heard them soundchecking and thought ‘how good would it be to get out there and watch them?’”. They “snuck out” and watched The Stones up close from the front row. “It was a surreal moment - ‘Oh my god, we’re watching The Rolling Stones soundcheck right now’.” O’Morgan had heard previous bands who’d supported The Stones hadn’t had a chance to meet the legends so British India were “stoked” when The Stones stopped to say “hello” on their way to the stage on the night of the big gig. It’s been a long road on tours over the past ten years to get to where British India are at now, Stones gigs and all, and many of their early Australia music scene peers including The Vines and Jet have either fractured or fallen by the wayside. O’Gorman puts the secret of their relative longevity down to being school mates before the band existed.

“The fact it’s been the same four guys really does have a lot to do with it. You hear about bands that as soon as they lose a member … things can often go a bit pear-shaped and I think our kind of dynamic works because we all write. Everything is split four ways.” And if any of the four decided to quit? “I think everyone would call it stumps … we’re all great friends. We’ve never really had an argument before so we’re quite lucky with that as well.” UK music journalist David Hepworth has a theory that the drummer is in fact the most important member of any band and things are never as good for a group if the drummer leaves. Departures can be voluntary – think Reni of The Stone Roses or Bill Berry of REM – or involuntary - The Who’s Keith Moon and Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham spring to mind – but somehow the magic that binds a group together is gone. When this is put to O’Gorman he is reluctant to give his opinion but does declare “that’s what I’ve been saying for years”. “It’s in your hands … when the band reads the article they may look at me and think ‘Yeah, he’s alright – we can’t lose this guy. We should give him a raise’.” *British India’s latest album Nothing Touches Me is available now. The band will play live at the Pelly Bar at the Pier Hotel, 508 Nepean Hwy, Frankston on Friday 5 June, doors open 8pm, tickets from $27. See pierlive.com.au or call 03 9783 9800.

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Champs vs champs: Peninsula Football League got up over Ovens & Murray Football League 11.14 (80) to 10.10 (70), a result that left Ovens & Murray player coach Brendan Fevola, above, dazed and confused. Pictures: Michael Kompa Photography

Champion team beats team of champions PENINSULA INTERLEAGUE By Toe Punt PENINSULA Football League will get another crack at Geelong Football League for the top dog title after hanging on to beat Ovens & Murray Football League in Albury on Saturday. The visitors beat their more fancied opponents for the third time in as many meetings after knocking them over at Frankston Park and Optus Oval in previous meetings. Other than trailing by two points at quarter time, Peninsula FL controlled the game for most of the match. There were some tense moments in the final quarter when Ovens & Murray made a charge in front of their home crowd. Despite the home ground advantage and AFL talent including interleague coach Brendan Fevola, Matt Prendergast and Dean Polo, Peninsula Football League was able to hang on to record an 11.14 (80) to 10.10 (70) victory. Peninsula FL set up the win with an explosive second quarter which netted 5.4 to one straight goal. The visitors coughed up a number of opportunities

in the first half and could have iced the game in the opening hour. The visitors maintained their work rate in the third quarter and were still in command at the final change 7.14 (56) to 5.5 (35). Edithvale skipper Stevey Mannix was doing the job for Peninsula FL through the middle of the ground and Langwarrin skipper Scott Sienkiewicz, who was awarded the VCFL medal for being the best player on the ground, was in and under and doing the hard things. Peninsula FL went into the match with only one ruckman, Bonbeach’s Dylan Jones. The move paid off, allowing the visitors to have some run in their legs when it mattered most late in the game. Former Richmond player and Edithvale-Aspendale star Brett O’Hanlon booted three goals for the winners while Pines’ Aaron Edwards, YCW’s Anthony Bruhn and Seaford coach Ben Crowe finished with two goals each. Crowe was even used in the ruck at times to gives Jones a spell. Warwick Miller was named vice captain of the side and he did a superb job down back, while Mornington’s

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Adam Symes kept Fevola to just one goal. Pines’ gun Luke Potts had a heap of the footy through the middle of the ground and the composed Sam Gill from Mt Eliza was cool in the crisis and provided plenty of drive from half back. It was an impressive win for the Peninsula FL, who went into the game without the likes of Ash Eames, Anthony Barry, Michael Gay, Justin Van Unen, Rohan Heasley, Matthew Clark and Brent Guerra. Ovens & Murray, however, were at full strength. Last year’s O&M medal winner couldn’t make the final squad of 25. According to Ovens & Murray media man Rob McKinlay, his league picked a team that was experienced and hardened. “Before the game we said that Peninsula FL was embarrassed last season against Geelong and would be looking to send a message,” McKinlay said. “Our boys have taken a pretty relaxed approach to the match and don’t really know what to expect from the opposition,” McKinlay said before the game.

“We don’t want to lose though because that drops us back to a five/ six ranking, which means its three years before you get another chance to challenge for the number one title.” After the game, McKinlay said the loss would “smash the ego of the group”. “Fev (Brendan Fevola) said Ovens & Murray was the best league in Victoria in the lead up and now we drop back to the third tier. “He was contracted for three years by the league to take us back to number one. It will be interesting to see what happens now,” McKinlay said. Whilst Ovens & Murray players were playing golf on Friday, Peninsula FL was travelling five hours up the Hume Highway to make a statement. Before the game, Peninsula FL coach Troy Shannon said his charges hadn’t travelled the distance to embarrass themselves. “They (O&M) have picked 15 midfielders and generally a team full of talent,” Shannon said. “We have picked a team. Back pocket players in the pockets, wingers on the wing and forwards in their spots. We didn’t want a team of midfielders

playing in pockets. “We had two Mornington and two YCW players in our back six and two YCW players and two Pines players in our forward six. They play together and know what to expect. “Our preparation started in the preseason and this is the reward for effort. Geelong FL did the same last year and look what they did to us. “We were as prepared as we could be. We picked a team we were confident would be good enough to get the job done and we knew as much as we possibility could about the opposition. We knew who their good players were, their capabilities and what we needed to do to stop them. “We knew they would come home strong because of the brand of footy we played for the first three quarters, however, I was always pretty confident we would hang on. “Any win is great but against quality opposition on their own ground is always sweeter. They deserved the win. The league deserved the win,” Shannon said.

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Nepean blows its chances in big showdown NEPEAN INTERLEAGUE By Toe Punt NEPEAN Football League dropped its Victoria Country Football League ranking from 13 to 12 on Saturday despite going down in a thriller to Riddell Football League at Mecedon. Wasted opportunities were the difference between the sides, Nepean FL having 31 scoring shots to just 24 but going down by three points, 15.9 (99) to 13.18 (96). The visitors dominated possession time in their forward half in the final quarter, however, could only manage 4.6 to Riddell Football League’s 3.3. Trailing by 12 points at three quarter time, the visitors quickly went three goals down in the opening minutes of the last when Jack Mills kicked the first of his two crucial last quarter goals. Nepean FL booted four of the next five goals though and hit the front through Sorrento’s Leigh Poholke at the 22-minute mark. Poholke finished with five goals, adding to the eight interleague goals he kicked last year. Sharks teammate James Hallahan, who was sensational throughout the match, had the chance to extend the

lead to a match winning eight points a short time later. Unfortunately the star midfielder sprayed the kick and it went through for a minor score. Riddell took the ball up the other end of the ground and Mills took a strong contested mark at the 24-minute back. He went back, drilled it and took back the lead for his side. The home side stacked numbers at and behind the footy in a tense final four minutes, preventing Nepean FL to penetrate its attacking zone. Rye’s Kris Bardon was awarded the VCFL medal for being the best player on the ground. Bardon kicked the opening goal of the match and added a second late in the quarter to give the visitors a four point break at the first change. However, other than squandered opportunities, Nepean lost the game in the second quarter. Riddell booted three unanswered goals in the first 14 minutes of the second quarter and finished with four of the five goals in the term. They led 8.5 (53) to 5.7 (37) at the main interval. Luke Clark, who has been in superb form for Hastings this season, was well beaten by Brett Chambers, who won the battle for four quarters. Chambers,

who has been in his side’s best in four of five matches this season, took five telling marks in the last quarter which went a long way in Riddell FL winning the game. Nathan Henley and Ryan Mullett lifted in the third quarter and helped Nepean FL draw within two points at the 13 minute mark, however, Riddell again answered with three quick goals in six minutes and pushed the margin back out to 17 points. A late goal to Poholke deep into time-on in the third gave Nepean FL a sniff in the last. Nepean FL booted 8.11 to 7.4 in the second half. It had its chances, many of them considered in footy terms as ‘sitters’. Rye skipper Adam Kirkwood was a soldier all day for Nepean FL while Rosebud teammates Rob Forrest and Tom Baker were also outstanding over four quarters. It was a game that got away for Nepean FL but - unlike regular leagues - there’s no game next week to rectify the situation. Close encounter: Nepean Football League went down to Riddell Football League by just three points. Pictures: Scott Memery

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