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Investigation into cladding ‘ongoing’ Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE Victorian Bulding Authority and Frankston Council are working together to investigate if any further buildings in Frankston contain dangerous cladding. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly told The Times that emergency orders were issued late last year to residents of a property in Culcairn Drive, which was found by a state government audit to have “combustible cladding.” “Council and the VBA are currently engaged in ongoing investigations
across the municipality to determine if there are additional buildings that require the appropriate action,” he said. Cr O’Reilly said the emergency orders served to the Culcairn Drive residents required the immediate implementation of short term safety measures. “The Victorian Building Authority has made Council aware of a number of fire safety issues at a property in Culcairn Drive, including combustible cladding. Council has issued a number of building notices,” he said. “Council continues to work closely with the Victorian Building Authority
as part of the State-wide Cladding Audit to ensure that combustible cladding is addressed appropriately. In some cases this may mean that cladding will have to be removed from buildings, and fire safety improvements made. An emergency order was issued [at Culcairn Drive] by council’s Municipal Building Surveyor requiring short-term fire safety measures such as additional smoke alarms and the removal of potential ignition sources near cladding. “The Victorian Building Authority engaged a Fire Warden for the site while several short-term fire safety is-
sues were addressed. The Fire Warden was engaged to monitor the activity of those on site, ensuring residents and visitors were acting appropriately, not lighting barbecues and ensuring that flammable items weren’t placed near the cladding. The appointment of the Fire Warden allowed residents to remain in their homes, from just before Christmas, while the fire safety measures were addressed.” A report in Nine’s The Age detailed the anger of residents who were expected to foot the bill for the works. A state government scheme was set up late last year to provide financial
support to people made to pay for the removal of dangerous cladding called the Cladding Rectification Agreement scheme. However, Cr O’Reilly said that “council has not entered into the Cladding Rectification Agreement scheme, and any decision to do so would come via a council resolution.” Kingston Council is one of a handful of councils that are signed up to the scheme. “Council, the VBA and the Body Corporate continue to work closely together towards a positive outcome for the residents of this property,” Cr O’Reilly said.
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PUNCHES will be thrown and masked men will take to the sky when lucha libre professional wrestling flies into Frankston as part of the Ventana Fiesta. Lucha Fantastica, a Mexican wrestling promotion established in 2013, will be setting up their squared circle on 2 March at the Frankston Arts Centre to contain their roster of hard hitting daredevils. Promotor Victor Diaz said visitors can expect to see “true Mexican madness. This is a showcase of the best of Mexican wrestling for the whole family.” Mr Diaz grew up in Mexico and moved to Australia 13 years ago. He set up the promotion to showcase the types of heroes he had grown up watching as a child. “I’ve been watching wrestling since I was young. Some kids have their heroes like Superman and Batman, we had the luchadores.” “I came to Australia 13 years ago and I was importing and selling Mexican wrestling masks, and people got really excited about it. So I set Lucha Fantastica up and it’s been a big success.” Mr Diaz said an eclectic mix of wrestling styles will be on display, from aerial assassins to ruthless hard hitters. “Every wrestler has their own style, and some of our wrestlers have taken them to Japan and the US,” he said. Mr Diaz said some of Australia’s biggest names on the wrestling scene have plied their trade in Lucha Fantastica, including the current World Champion of Melbourne City Wrestling, Mr Juicy. “The Identity of Mexican Wrestling”, an exhibition curated by Mr Diaz, will be up and running from 2 March to 13 April. The Lucha Fantastica showcase will kick off at 7.30 at Cube 37. The Ventana Fiesta event kicks off in Frankston from 2pm on 2 March.
with police assault A MAN and woman from Langwarrin and a Frankston man have been arrested in relation to the alleged assault of two police officers. The alleged incident took place in St Kilda at around 3am, Sunday 24 February. Police said that two officers were injured, and that OC spray was used during the arrest. Four people were charged with “two counts of assault police, affray, violent disorder, intentionally cause injury
and other assault related offences.” Stonnington CIU detectives arrested a 26-year-old St Kilda man in relation to the incident, as well as the 27-yearold Langwarrin man, the 25-year-old Langwarrin woman and a 38-year-old Frankston man. They faced court on 25 February. Police said the investigation is ongoing and Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Play day: Colbie and Sonny enjoy the revamped Frankston playground by the water with their mother, Jess. Picture: Supplied
Waterfront playground works complete THE Waterfront playground area has opened back up to the public, signalling the end of $1.2 million works. Frankston mayor Michael O’Reilly said the previous equipment was demolished and replaced with “durable materials that are far more resilient to the harsh coastal environment.” “The new playground at the Frankston
Waterfront is an awesome space for kids to play and enjoy,” he said. “I urge families in the Frankston area to get down there to check it out. Why not pack some snacks, or utilise the great new barbeques and make a day of it.” The Waterfront playground can be found off the Nepean Highway by the Frankston Foreshore Reserve.
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Move to cash in on public land Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au COUNCIL have resolved at their 18 February meeting to negotiate the sale of a parcel of public land on Evelyn Street to the Department of Justice. The motion to continue negotiations with the state government authority was set to be heard behind closed doors in closed council, before Cr Glenn Aitken moved that it be brought into the public section of the meeting. The Evelyn Street land is a short walking distance from the Police Station and Magistrates’ Court. Cr Aitken was heavily critical of council’s decision to move ahead with negotiations. He told The Times “what you’re looking at is a sweetheart deal with one market. This is government working with another level of government, it is not an open market. This was brought up with the view of holding in closed council, with limited knowledge of the public so it wouldn’t blow up into public arena.” Crs Aitken, Steve Toms, and Quinn McCormack all opposed moving forward with the sale of the land. Cr Toms said that negotiating the sale of the land “opens the floodgates”. “Why fix what isn’t broken. It’s not for this council to rip away open green space. The Department of Justice says their searching of premises has been exhausted, it has not been,”
he said. “This community expects better. We’re doing away with protecting open space. This is a gross mistake to disrespect residents. Think carefully about the type of message you want them to see. Cr McCormack said “there are alternate sites available” for the Department of Justice. “This area has a need and a demand. It is used as breathing space to get away from court and the police station,” she said. “There are trees there that you can’t replicate, it won’t be the same. This doesn’t make any sense, there are so many options in the CAA for a building of this size.” She said selling open space would run the “risk of turning this city into a ghetto.” Cr Aitken said that Dandenong Council was spending “millions” on green space, and was disappointed that Frankston had not done the same. He told council the matter was similar to the “sale of land north of Beach Street for $8.2 million” in 2004, a parcel of land he estimated to be worth “around $65 million” today. He also compared the sale of the land to the sale of the site that the South East Water building was constructed on. “To proceed further on this matter is a breach of trust,” he said. The motion to “reaffirm the importance of protecting public space” and “resolve no further action be taken on this matter” was voted down 6-3. An alternate motion was moved to proceed with negotiations with “all
funds quarantined for purposes of purchasing a quality site within the CAD” passed 6-3. The successfully passed motion stated that “council is to continue to insist upon the inclusion of a quality and living encompassing green wall on the site.” Cr Brian Cunial argued in favour of selling off the land. He said “everyone knows the value of open space, but [this piece of land] is not of a very good quality.” Cr Bolam said the building would create up to 187 jobs. He said it was important to remember that “if trees are taken down, the onus is on the developer” to replant them. Councillors noted the land was currently used illegally as a makeshift car park. Cr Aitken said that bringing the matter out from behind closed doors was important, even if it received negative attention online. “Council is under attack, this is the thing that may bring council under an absolute welter of attack. It will add fuel to the people saying council should be removed. Council must be seen as holding responsibly the land that has been passed onto them in trust and good faith,” he said. “Some of these people that exert themselves so hard on Facebook, their efforts end up going into the treatment plant at south east treatment works and thundering down the peninsula and released at Gunnamatta.” He said that he expects the matter to come back before council before any final decision on the sale is made.
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Gun gone A CARRUM man was arrested on 23 February after an alleged gun theft from a store on Playne Street. Police alleged the 30-year-old man stole a rifle from the store at around 12pm on 9 February. Police released CCTV footage of the alleged incident prior to the man’s arrest. He was expected to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 23 February.
Family of eleven’s van recovered A CARRUM Downs family of eleven has had their van returned to them after it was allegedly stolen from their residence between midnight on 15 February and 12pm on 16 February. Police arrested two youths in relation to the alleged crime with one currently in custody and “assisting police with their enquires.” The family van that was allegedly stolen was a 2011 HiAce, used to transport around nine children. Police said the van was recovered from an address in Frankston with “significant damage” including graffiti.
Police arrest youth after incidents A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery, threaten to kill, threat to serious injury, and two counts of intentionally causing serious injury after a string of alleged incidents in Frankston on Sunday 17 February. Police allege that at 4pm, the youth approached a 14-year-old boy at the underpass at Frankston Station looking to start a fight. Police said the alleged offender demanded the boy’s phone and a bag, and a physical altercation followed. The 17-year old allegedly fled shouting threats at the 14-year-old. Another alleged incident took placed at 7.45pm on Station Street Mall. Police said the same offender assaulted a 21-year-old man, knocking his glasses off. The 17-year old boy was arrested on Monday 18 February.
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POLICE are searching for a person who is believed to have been part of an alleged break in at Cellarbrations Langwarrin. Police alleged that three people, believed to be two men and a woman, broke into the liquor store. Police said a crowbar was used to open the front door at around 4.15 am on 16 February, and the alleged incident was seen by a baker. The alleged burglars were wearing gloves and balaclavas. Police said they fled the scene in a Nissan pulsar, which was later found burnt out. Police said they had CCTV footage, and arrested one man in Doveton. He was bailed to appear at the Frankston Magistrates Court. Police said they obtained a DNA sample from the alleged crime scene and it would be “only a matter of time” before they found out more. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.
A CAR with a mother and four children aboard was knocked onto its side during a three-car collision on Hall Road, Skye, 3.30pm, Tuesday 19 February. Busy school-pick-up traffic was slowly heading east towards the Western Port Highway when the driver of a Mazda BT50 utility slammed into the cars ahead, causing the Cranbourne West woman’s Toyota RAV4 to plough into the car ahead and then flip over. The driver of the Mazda, a 32-year-old Ashwood man, careered across the road and into a ditch. He was taken to hospital. His condition is not known. The mother and three of her four children were taken to Frankston Hospital as a precaution but did not need treatment. The man driving the car ahead of the RAV4 was not injured. Leading Senior Constable Greg Wolfe, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said Hall Road was “completely blocked” after the incident. He said the driver of the Mazda had not yet been interviewed but could face charges, including careless driving. His blood sample taken at hospital will be analysed for alcohol and/or drugs.
Not so happy Valentine’s day A 23-YEAR-old Carrum Downs man was arrested and charged with drug offences on 14 February. The man is alleged to have imported approximately 1 kg of the drug MDMA. He was remanded and appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 19 February. Mornington police and Joint Task Force Icarus detectives arrested the man after executing a warrant at a Lats Avenue house. Joint Task Force Icarus contains members of Victoria Police, AFP, and the Australian Border Force.
Plea for dash footage POLICE are seeking dash-cam footage after a 71-year-old Tyabb cyclist was struck from behind on Mornington-Tyabb Road, between Jones and Frankston-Flinders roads, Tyabb, 7.30am, Wednesday 13 February. He is still in a serious condition in The Alfred hospital. The footage can be forwarded to Senior Constable Anthony Deason, Somerville Highway Patrol, call 5978 1358, or go to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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swimmer is vital.“Repetition is key to mastering and maintaining these lifesaving skills,” Hailey says. “While children may seem competent from an early age, a discontinuation of swimming lessons can result in children losing their feel for the water both physically and psychologically. “What’s worrying is older children, who are less likely to be in regular lessons, are usually taking part in water activities like snorkelling or
surfing, often unsupervised. “Living in the beautiful coastal area that we do, it’s crucial children have the ability to keep themselves safe when enjoying our local beaches and pools. “I encourage parents to see swimming lessons as more than an extracurricular activity, it’s a necessity for children of all ages.”. Kingswim is located at Frankston and Langwarrin. www.kingswim.com.au
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KINGSTON Councillors have voted to clarify that all of Beach Road inside the municipality will be planted with trees as part of Bay Trail works. The motion to “confirm that the Beach Road Boulevard plantings be for the entirety of Kingston’s section of Beach Rd, from Bayside’s border through to Mordialloc” was set to be heard last week at a special meeting on 11 February, but the meeting had to be adjourned until 18 February after four councillors stormed out. The motion was carried 5-2, with Crs Georgina Oxley, David Eden, Rosemary West, Steve Staikos, and Tamara Barth in favour and Crs Geoff Gledhill and Tamsin Bearsley opposed. Crs George Hua and Ron Brownlees were absent. Kingston mayor Cr Georgina Oxley told The Times reaffirming that all of Beach Road in the municipality would have trees planted was necessary to “clarify a section of the motion that our officers were unsure of. The purpose was to clarify that what was carried by council back in December in regards to tree plantings of Beach Road, which is that they would be for the entire Beach Road in the City of Kingston. This needed to be clarified.” “The Bay Trial debate has been going on for 25 years, it’s about time we got on with it. The boulevard will be a fantastic addition, it is one of our city’s most significant streetscapes, and Beach Road has missed out on some tree plantings over the years. I’m looking forward to seeing it begin,” she said. The special council meeting was again affected by heckling and shouting from the public gallery, who were largely opposed to the tree plantings. “We had another rowdy gallery last night,
and I commend a number of councillors who were interrupted at a number of points last night. It was probably a little bit worse than last week,” Cr Oxley said. “We decided not to take any options [to eject anyone], it is a democracy after all. People are more than welcome to be in our gallery, but a bit of respect goes a long way.” A statement from Cr Oxley after last week’s explosive council meeting said “it is disappointing that the focus of discussion has moved away from completing the missing link of the Bay Trail, which will provide a safe offroad path for pedestrians and inexperienced cyclists.” That meeting was called to rescind a motion to refer the Bay Trail matter to IBAC for investigation. The move to call for an IBAC investigation had been passed at the previous week’s council meeting, with Crs David Eden and Tamara Barth absent. Cr Gledhill moved the motion, which resulted in heated debated and allegations of a conflict of interest made against Cr Gledhill. Cr Gledhill said at the 11 February meeting that “this came up because people came to me because they weren’t happy with the process we as a council had followed. It was all about process, they felt that they as residents had been ignored by this council, and other bodies. I think they had fair grounds.” “This simply comes down to do we want to do the right thing by our residents? Do we want to ignore them, thumb your nose at them, and make inappropriate remarks regarding their motives? I haven’t seen a process that’s been conducted in this manner, the least we could do is give people some comfort in that process, while they might not agree with the outcome, at least they can have comfort that the process was fair and reasonable,” he said (“Trial on trail called off by divided council”, The Times, 13/2/19)
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Expert warns on climate change Mornington Peninsula Shire has been told it must immediately adopt strategies to tackle climate change. Minter Ellison special counsel Sarah Barker has told shire councillors and senior officers that climate change action and mitigation is a serious financial consideration for industries and communities across the globe. Ms Barker said strategies must immediately be integrated into all council activities to address climate change risks. She spoke on the approaches being taken by organisations worldwide, including the World Economic Forum, global banks, ratings agencies and insurance agencies to cope with its impacts. The mayor Cr David Gill said the council wanted to learn more about global approaches to climate change. “It was great to hear from an industry expert and reinforce the knowledge that our efforts to adapt council operations and support our community are in line with global trends,” he said. “Sarah presented a different lens on the potential risks to our community and highlighted the peninsula’s vulnerability to sea level rise in low lying areas. “The productivity of our agricultural sector is also vulnerable to the impacts of climate change through longer droughts, stronger storms and flash flooding. “Council is working to ensure the community is well equipped with the knowledge and tools to prepare for these risks and reduce liability.” Shire programs aim to identify climate change risks to infrastructure, environment, service delivery, finance and community, and to have ac-
tions and controls in place to minimise these risks, Cr Gill said. Cr Simon Brooks said minimising climate change risk and “working with communities to adapt and mitigate climate change is one of our highest priorities”. “We have an obligation to limit [its] impact and also to lessen [its] liability to our ratepayers long after this council term is over,” he said. The shire’s climate change, energy and water manager Melissa Burrage said the council had been proactive in encouraging community action. “We’re determined to shape a council and community prepared to respond to the impacts of climate change across all areas of operations, especially planning, infrastructure, finance and the environment,” she said.
Seaford stadium funding clarification DUNKLEY MP Chris Crewther has told The Times that $5.2 million in federal funding for the Frankston Basketball Stadium was not withdrawn by him prior to his speech in parliament on 27 March last year (“Investigation into basketball remains private”, The Times, 18/2/19). He said “the funding was redirected for basketball facilities as part of the Jubilee park redevelopment project following a proposal by council to the Federal Government submitted by the final funding milestone deadline of 30 March.”
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
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A PROPERTY OF RARE CALIBRE WITH DUAL OCCUPANCY BOASTING picturesque views of Western Port Bay and Phillip Island, this discerning and distinctly different lifestyle property offers something for extended families and horse owners seeking that special place to call home. Set on a tranquil 8903 square metre block, still within close proximity to school and shopping, this well-designed home holds dear the values of practical and convenient living with a touch of entertainers flairs. There are four excellent bedrooms all with built-in robes which includes the elegant master suite upstairs that forms its own zone complete with parents retreat and an ensuite bathroom. The parents retreat is one of four fantastic living zones that will ensure every member of the family gets their own little bit of space. Handsome polished timber floors greet you upon entry and there is a formal lounge to the immediate left. Continuing along the hall past the rumpus room – which opens out to the alfresco deck - you emerge into the stunning open plan family area and kitchen with high ceilings dotted with down lights. A cosy wood heater is set into one corner and for convenience there is air-conditioning. Such is the scale of the room the flow between the comfortable lounge and dining spaces is effortless and neatly settled in between is the sleek and stylish kitchen showcasing a top of the range gas cook top by Ilve and a Smeg dishwasher. A lovely big island bench has stone bench tops and the impressive cupboard space is further complemented by a pantry with prep area. Outside is where the property can offer something truly different with a detached, self-contained bungalow, perfect for in-laws and guest accommodations. The one-bedroom studio has a gas cook top and oven to the kitchen and the bedroom has built-in robes. Outbuildings on the property include two enclosed stables with feed shed, there is a large 144 square metre barn suitable for a stable block or secure storage for extra vehicles and all three paddocks have post and rail fencing.n
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Visitor to Mornington charged with drunkeness Compiled by Brodie Cowburn AT the Mornington police court on Wednesday before Mr J. G. Barrett, Js’P., an elderly woman named Mary Sandles appeared to answer a charge of drunkenness. She was fined 5s, in default 5 hours imprisonment. Defendant stated she was a resident of South Melbourne and sold matches for a living. She was offered a joy ride to the sea-side by a friend and finally arrived at Mornington where she was having a jolly time when the police interferred, and cut short her merry making. The police escorted Mary out of the town during the afternoon and she is now wending her way back to South Melbourne per foot. *** THE business announcement of Mr J. A. M’Entee, storekeeper, estate agent and car and cab proprietor of Seaford appears in another column. Mr M’Entee’s Tea rooms are also well known and supplies of confectionery, tobaccos, cigarettes etc. are always procurable. *** THE headmaster of the Frankston school desires all boys of the “1905 Quota”, (that is those who will reach the age of 14 during the year 1919) to fill in their Registration Forms, and forward them to Lieut. H Bowden, area officer, Mordialloc. *** IN our advertsing columns Messrs Burton and Law announce that they have purchased the bakery and catering business in Frankston lately carried on by Mr Arthur who has been
ordered by his medical adviser to seek residence inland. The new firm takes charge today and they hope to secure a continuance of the patronage extended to Mr Arthur. *** IT is stated that Mrs Millington, who recently arrived at Moorooduc from the Mallee district with her family, suffered a very heavy pecuniary loss during the ravages of the bush fires in that district recently suffered. A handbag containing £69 was mislaid during the excitement caused by the threatened destruction of the house, and the bag and contents, along with some wearing apparel, were destroyed, the premises also narrowly escaping total destruction. Contributions in aid of this family are being collected. *** Over 150 soldiers from the Caulfield Hospital were entertained by the Wattle Club at Frankston Park on Saturday afternoon last. The visitors were welcomed by the President of the club, Miss Gregory, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Refreshments were provided and musical selections played at intervals. Amongst the visitors were two V.C’s, one M.M., and several others with distinguished decorations. Private E. V. Quirk of Hastings was noticed in the crowd. He is still in hospital and hopes are entertained that he will gain an early release. *** Members and adherents will be pleased to learn that highly satisfactory progress is being made with
the work of collecting funds for the erection of a Presbyterian Church at Frankston, the site for which has already been secured in one of the best positions in the town. Miss Mackay, who from the outset has evinced great interest in the movement is meeting with encouraging success in her efforts to further the object, and she reports that something like £400 is now in hand for the building fund. The matter of appointing Trustees is now being proceeded with and we understand that Mr M Keddie of Melbourne has given his consent to act as one of thee number. With the completion of the necessary formalities and the receipt of further donations it should not be long before a commencement is made with the the construction of the building. *** “The Latest” in Regard to Inoculation. – On Friday a well-known old “confidence” trick was played on William Iredale, laborer, of Greensborough, who was apporached at 10am, in Bourke Street, by a man who asked him the way to the inoculation depot, and so struck up a conversation, in the course of which he told Iredale that he wanted to be inoculated as he was about to leave Melbourne for a place 30 miles over the New South Wales border. Iredale said he was going to his “job” at Little River. His companion then told him he had a friend going by the same train, and promised to introduce him as “company” on the way. The two men then went to shop in Collins Street, where the stranger
shortly afterwards returned, and told him the proprietors of the shop could not change a £10 note, and he was thus £3 10s short of the required amount. Iredale lent him the £3 10s and the stranger walked into the shop and then, probably, out the back door. The police are looking for the trickster, who was about 28 years of age, and dressed in a brown suit. *** Business firms are keeping pace with the steady progress at Seaford. In another column will be found an extended advertisement relating to the Post Office Stores, of which up-todate emporium Mr J. B. Howell is the enterprising proprietor. As a weekend resort Seaford is rapidly coming into prominence and the excellently arranged dining rooms established by Mr Howell are proving a decided acquisition and a source of comfort and convenience to visitors. *** On Sunday next a further number of soldiers will be entertained in the Frankston Park by the members of the Wattle Club. *** A shaving strop presented towards a funds of the recent gymkhana at Frankston was raffled by Mr C. Wood this week and realised 16s 3d. The winner, Mr T. Ritchie instructed Mr Wood to “let her go again” and fresh investors are now being booked. *** TO THE EDITOR. Sir, I notice that you have numerous subscribers among Red Hill, Dromana and Sorrento residents, so
I thought, maybe, they would not be adverse to one drawing attention to the state of the main road in the Mornington Shire. A trip across Mt Martha from the summit to the Boundary Bridge, below Vale’s, proves abundantly what one hears so frequently, that the track is positively dangerous – consisting as it does of ravelled up track and free course for the winter flow of rain down the centre. The last fall of rain has choked the pipes that cross the road at various points and a worse condition of affairs will be experienced in the near future. I have specially mentioned the part of this road between Mornington and Dromana under the control of the Mornington Shire because the part controlled by the Flinders Shire Council is kept in very decent condition by the constant attention of local man, who at once repairs any portion reported to his Council by travellers. I note with satisfaction that a big stretch of main road is in course of construction under the Country Roads Board powers, but it is scandalous to find that a portion urgently needed by the “Saltaire” Sub-division Estate and J. Livingston’s property is to be omitted from construction. If our Councillors would but look after the ratepayers by seeing things for themselves. I am sure the mute appeal of the roads themselves would break up any position they may have to sanction immediate improvements. ONE WHO DREADS THE WATER TRAVELLING. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 1 March 1919
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Political Science and Heavy Metal – Together at Last By Stuart McCullough I MAKE no apology for it – I am Team Twisted Sister. No, I don’t own any of their records. No, I’ve never seen them play and no, I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing their merch to work on casual Friday. But in the battle between Twisted Sister and a certain political aspirant on the comeback trail, I am more than happy to declare my undying allegiance to the biggest heavy metal band ever to come out of Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. It’s ironic. Not just in a perfunctory sense but on every single level of a skyscraper built of irony. I’m talking about quantities of irony that, if exported, would almost certainly extinguish the national debt. Frankly, this is irony on an industrial scale that if left unremarked upon would surely cause clocks to stop, seas to boil over and result in permanent damage to the space time continuum. It’s a mega meta mind melt of gargantuan proportions. The irony is this: that an anthem about standing up to injustice should be (allegedly) appropriated for a hokey political ad, requiring those who wrote said anthem to stand up against this (alleged) injustice. It’s never been easy for Twisted Sister. They began way back in 1972, idolising the New York Dolls. For those unfamiliar with the New York Dolls, they were a hard rock / glam rock band that played uncompromising rock and roll whilst dressed in something you’d expect your auntie to throw away. Long after their idols broke up, Twisted Sister remained loyal to the New York Dolls blueprint. But rather than effete New Yorkers,
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worked tirelessly, playing thousands upon thousands of shows. For years they toiled, building up a huge fan base without so much as a record contract. They knew how to entertain. When they finally did get
signed, it was to a label based in another country that went out of business before they would release a song that would become their biggest single and best-known tune. It was then that fate intervened. Atlantic records, who had previously rejected the group, signed them to a recording deal. It wasn’t until their third album - Stay Hungry was released in 1984 that they issued the single that would define them. That’s twelve long years of graft. Their follow up – Come Out And Play – was an invitation the world at large saw fit to ignore. By 1987 they’d split. I realised something was amiss as I drove home one night. Looming above was a giant yellow billboard that boldly declared ‘Put Australia First’. There was a picture of Australia. In front of the picture of Australia stood a man who, for the sake of anonymity, I shall refer to as ‘Clive P’. I was confused at first. Was this satire? Some kind of elaborate practical joke? Or did no one in the office notice that you shouldn’t have an advert that declares ‘Put Australia First’ that features a picture of yourself quite literally and a very real sense, putting yourself first. In front of Australia. Presumably this was some kind of catastrophic printing error. Much like a wedding invitation that requests that you ‘RSPCA’ rather than ‘RSVP’, it was too big to ignore. (Although if you accepted the invite by carrier pigeon, the former could still apply.) Had someone at Clive’s joint noticed, it would have been worth the extra trip back to Officeworks to get another poster. Sadly, this was no mere one-off but the beginning of a media
onslaught. Other slogans soon emerged including, ‘Make Australia Great’. This too sounds awfully unoriginal. Unlike that other guy who likes to put his name all over everything, Clive P hasn’t gone so far as to say ‘Make Australia Great Again’. The ‘Again’ is superfluous. The Donald’s slogan is all about restoration. Clive’s slogan is more ambiguous. Whether omitting ‘Again’ is an exercise in restraint or because (in his view) Australia has never been great and really ought to aspire to greatness for the first time is difficult to say. Especially with a mouth full of peanuts. Which brings me to this: the advert that has triggered a feud so immense that it makes the dust up between the Capulets and Montagues seem like little more that a misunderstanding. The advertisement is very yellow. It contains music that – to my ears – sounds like ‘We’re Not Going To Take It’, save that the lyrics are now ‘Aussies Not Going To Cop It’. As an aural experience, there’s no other way to describe other than as a travesty, a crime against the human ear itself. The aspiring politician claims to have written the words himself. Paul Kelly has nothing to fear. Twisted Sister is entitled to be proud of its song. It’s only right that they take their own sage advice and defend it. I support their right to do so. Frankly, were they to run for office, I’d be more than happy to preference Twisted Sister ahead of the bloke they’re arguing with. Vote 1 Twisted Sister! stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Create your show experience ENTRIES are still open for the 91st Red Hill Show to be held on Saturday the 9th of March. The Red Hill Showgrounds come alive with the festivities of one the State’s most popular agricultural shows. Kids and Adults can enjoy a full day of activities at this community event now in it’s 91st year run by the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Visit our website and enter online: www.redhillshow.com.au/ forms Once you enter the showgrounds pavilions, activites, entertainment and almost all the rides are FREE including mountainboards workshop, rock climbing, fire rescue challenge, mechanical bull ride, cup n saucer, pony rides, wildlife encounters, baby animal petting farm, face painting, balloon twisters and so much more. Kids can enter the demo fuselage of a Royal Flying Doctors aeroplane or have fun with Red Hill Tennis activities. Kids and adults can win great prizes in the good old Bata Gumboot Toss at 11.30 or watch the amazing Fly Dogs perform all on the bottom oval. There are more free activities in the Mornington Peninsula Paddock area with Torello Farm’s ‘Aerial apple bobbing’ and Peninsula Wildflowers ‘Bouquet workshop’ Aside from the remarkable array of animals including Clydesdales, cattle, sheep, alpacas, poultry, minature goats, pet fancy rats, working dogs and more, we are thrilled to have a sheep shearing showing us his trade. There will also be woodturning, spinning and weaving demonstrations. A new shaded zone will showcase the arts including the Willum Warrain indigenous
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Red Hill Showgrounds - Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill Create your show experience! Mornington Peninsula Paddock - Chef Matt Wilkinson - Local exhibitors & producers - Cider Show - Apple Pie Comp Australian Mountainboarders - Animals Galore - Fly Dogs - Sheep Shearing - Working Dogs - Woodchop - Music Wildlife Encounters - Roaming performers - Tractors - Art & Craft Stalls - Carnival Rides and much more... Admission: $60 Family ticket (2a & 3c); $20 Adults; $10 Children (6-17 yrs); FREE 5yrs & under; $10 Students/Pensioners MOST RIDES FREE with entry! Free parking.
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MOOROODUC have put themselves in pole position to claim a win over Crib Point with a good performance on day one of their clash at Crib Point Recreation Reserve. Having been sent in to bat first, Moorooduc got off to a shaky start when they lost two quick wickets early. A steadying innings of 42 runs from number 4 batsman Shamith Kennangara helped Moorooduc correct their course, and they eventually ended up making 185 runs before being bowled out. Things would have been worse for Crib Point if not for Matthew Blake, who posted bowling figures of 4/16 off 8 overs. Crib Point were at the crease for 10 overs to end the day, and it proved a costly 10 overs. At stumps they were at 3/11, with a mountain of work to do on day two to recover. Main Ridge will also have their work cut out for them on day two, after Pines made a good recovery in their clash. Pines were sent in to bat first, and were struggling badly at 4/17. Nick Wilcox got things back on track with a well taken 54, helping his side to a total of 177 off 60 overs. Daniel Polson took 5 wickets. In reply Main Ridge looked toothless, and they will have to restart from 4/46 on day two. Nick Wilcox ran rampant before the close of play, taking 3 wickets for 1 run. At Red Hill’s home ground, the hosting side set a target of 185 for Baden Powell to chase down. A great last wicket partnership helped Red Hill from 9/111 to all out for 185, a massive boost to their hopes of a win. Baden Powell will start from 1/4 on day two. Somerville took on Long island at Somerville Reserve in a clash that saw the home side bat first. They set a target of 181, and Long Island made a dent in that before stumps. They were at 0/38 at close of play.
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DELACOMBE Park and Seaford are set to battle it out to a close finish on
Total collapse: Langwarrin lost five wickets for just 22 runs against Baxter. Picture: Andrew Hurst
day two after a competitive day of cricket. Seaford opened the batting and struggled, putting just 107 runs on the board before being sent back to the sheds. Dean Blight did the majority of the damage, claiming a five wicket haul. In reply Delacombe Park got off on the wrong foot, and will have to chase down their target starting from 3/30 on day two. Carrum looked a little more settled in their match against Hastings, as they batted for the whole afternoon and put 203 runs on the board. Jack Thomson’s innings of 69 was the highlight of the day for Carrum. Carrum’s total could have been even larger if it weren’t for the bowling efforts of Shavidu Amarasinghe, who took six wickets. At Olympic Park, Rosebud played a slow and steady innings to set their Heatherhill opponents a target of 194. Opener Ashley Nagel was particularly patient, scoring 36 runs over nearly two and a half hours of batting. Heatherhill bowler Brad Mur took 6/63 off 30 overs, his best figures for his club. The clash between Seaford Tigers and Mount Martha seems as if it will end in defeat for the Tigers, as they put only 123 runs on the board batting first. Mt Martha will get going on day two from 1/21.
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CARRUM Downs will have a lot of work ahead of them if they want to get a result out of their clash with Balnarring. Balnarring lost the toss and were sent in to bat first and lost a couple of early wickets, but corrected course to end up all out for a good total of 242. Rye looks set to best Skye in their clash at Skye Recreation Reserve, having closed in within 45 runs of a
victory. Batting first Skye struggled, with many of their batsmen failing to capitalise on decent starts. They ended up all out for 105 off just 55 overs. Rye bowler Tom Baron was best on the day, taking 7 wickets. Coming in to bat Rye were impressive, and ended the day at 0/60 off 25 overs. Around the grounds, Boneo had a good day against Tyabb, setting them a target of 243 to chase down. Jarvis Anderson was pick of the batmen with a score of 60 not out, his first half century for the season.
Tootgarook had a bye.
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MORNINGTON have enjoyed a good day against Peninsula OB, helped by a mammoth innings from Matt Foon. Foon put together his best ever innings for the Bulldogs, scoring 139 not out batting as an opener. His next best score this season was 93. Mornington were bowled out for 232, with Foon carrying his bat. Peninsula OB restart day two from 0/7. Mt Eliza also performed well in
their clash against Pearcedale, putting 210 runs on the board going into day two. Langwarrin suffered through a bad collapse at Baxter Park, going from 5/133 to all out for 155 against Baxter. In reply Baxter played 5 overs and will start day two from 0/5. At David Macfarlane Reserve, Flinders will have to work hard to beat the home side Sorrento. Blake Hogan Keogh top scored with 46 but his side was dismissed for 112 off 72 overs. Sorrento will restart on day two from 0/5.
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By Craig MacKenzie BAXTER soccer club discovered 14 heroes on Saturday and set a benchmark of commitment for the upcoming season that threatens to silence the naysayers and confound its critics. In one of the most remarkable stories of the FFA Cup the local club overcame enormous odds to record a 3-2 victory after 120 minutes of gut-busting effort. Here was a club that a few days earlier was facing the possibility of having to forfeit this fixture. Worse still rumours abounded about players leaving and forcing the committee to withdraw its senior and reserve teams from State 4 South. Senior coach George Hughes and assistant Robbie Mathieson had contacted over 50 players during the off-season without success but last week the club signed Nathan Yule from Peninsula Strikers, Charlie Jones and Lewis Gibson from Mornington and former Seaford United player Mitch Cohen. But defender Jake Kidder and midfield general Stuart McKenzie were unavailable due to work commitments so Hughes and Mathieson entered the fray with a patchwork squad with just one training session to its name. Altona North looked a slick outfit from the beginning with ex-Langy striker Chris Swain on the left and although Swain scored both of Altona’s goals he found his match in general play in youngster Tim Lee. The home side should have gone in front after 15 minutes when Ben Meiklem won a penalty after being brought down inside the area on the right by Altona defender Scott Berg. Up stepped Yule who seemed to wait interminably while referee Shorey Wong scribbled in his notepad the time and the caution given to Berg. When Yule eventually took his conversion attempt he skied the ball well over the bar. Gibson lost possession in the 28th minute and Altona broke forward quickly but Elvir Masabegovic imitated Yule and the chance was gone. Five minutes later Jones marked his debut with a stunning 30-metre strike that left Altona keeper Nenad Kukic grasping at thin air as the ball slammed against the underside of the bar, bounced down then was scrambled clear. Altona’s Robert Barbieri had been booked earlier in the half and when he deliberately handled in the 40th minute to stop Yule charging into the area he seemed certain to be sent off. Referee Wong thought otherwise. He awarded the free-kick to Baxter but took no action against Barbieri and the sides were locked at 0-0 at half-time. Seven minutes into the second half Yule received a second caution and if Baxter faced an uphill battle from the outset it now had a mountain to climb. In the 60th minute that mountain took on Everest-like dimension as Swain pounced on a poorly weighted square pass in defence from Cohen and slotted the ball past Baxter keeper James Foster. But five minutes later Barbieri was involved in an off-the-ball incident and finally was shown a second yellow card. Baxter was increasingly having its moments inside its attacking half and when substitute Brendan Norris headed home a superb Meiklem cross from the right the home crowd erupted. But the deadlock couldn’t be broken and the tie was forced into extra time. In the 101st minute substitute Bryce Ingram was at the back post as Gibson sent in a superb corner that allowed the big man to head past Kukic to put Bax-
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Cup conquest: Baxter’s matchday squad on Saturday, back row, left to right: Bryce Ingram, James Foster, Ben Meiklem, Nathan Yule, Steve Sheppard, Dan Disseldorp, Mitchell Cohen, Izaak Barr. Front: Brendan Norris, Alan Lipsett, Tim Lee, Lewis Gibson, Charlie Jones, Chris Bowen. Picture: Paul Seeley
ter in front for the first time. But right on half-time in extra time Swain sent a perfectly flighted free kick into the top corner to make it 2-2. Five minutes into the second period of extra time Altona substitute Olumide Adisa broke clear and looked certain to decide the outcome until Foster pulled off a superb one-handed save to guide the ball wide of the near post. Six minutes later Meiklem headed in from close range following great work by Ingram on the left of the area and that was that. A remarkable story had unfolded and when the Baxter players trudged off the pitch they received a standing ovation from the home fans who had just witnessed one of the greatest cup successes in the club’s history. “That win means everything. I’m so proud of every one of these boys. What a gutsy performance,” Hughes said after the match as celebrations broke out around him. Hughes refused to single out any of his players but the herculean effort of captain Izaak Barr was worthy of special mention. Time and again Barr went down and needed treatment for cramp but he soldiered on and when all three substitutes had been made he limped into the forward line and continued to battle. Hughes was grinning broadly after the result and may have more reasons to smile in coming weeks if Sam Brown (ex-Langwarrin), Phil Greig (ex-Mornington and Langwarrin), Dau Ajak (ex-Morwell Pegasus) and Jack Wyer (Mornington) all sign on. Harry McCartney reports that Seaford returned from the Darebin International Sports Centre on Saturday after recording a comfortable 3-1 victory in its cup tie with Reservoir Yeti. Nick Ormond’s attempted through ball in the 17th minute was cut out but Ormond won back possession and his far post cross was headed home by Dylan Waugh for the opener. Seaford dominated the first half against the wind but had to wait until the 66th minute to increase its lead.
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A defensive mix-up involving Reservoir’s central defenders allowed Kurt Wagner-Goldsworthy to open his account for his new club after his recent switch from Frankston Pines. Reservoir hit back against the run of play when Shrestha Akash finished well after a quick break in the 70th minute but three minutes later a corner to the back post was headed home by Ormond to complete the scoreline. Somerville Eagles staged a stirring come-from-behind performance to run out a 2-1 winner over Watsonia Heights in their FFA Cup clash at Somerville Secondary College on Saturday. Watsonia took the lead against the run of play in the 15th minute with John Walker’s chip over Somerville keeper Nathan Brown. A pivotal moment in the contest came in the 52nd minute when Watsonia central defender Luke McMillan received a straight red and in the 72nd minute Dave Greening pounced on a defensive error to equalise. Brown kept the home team in the contest with a superb save before substitute Will O’Brien’s mazy run put Mark Pagliarulo in possession and his lay-off allowed Greening to hammer the ball across the Watsonia keeper and into goal for the winner. Aspendale Stingrays overwhelmed Gippsland-based Monash 5-0 at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex on Saturday. The Stingrays went into this cup clash with 10 newcomers in their matchday squad. In front of a small but boisterous crowd Aspendale went ahead in the 3rd minute through ex-Dandenong City striker Kenan Nuhanovic. In the 23rd minute Nuhanovic struck again and the Stingrays went into the break with a comfortable lead and were unlucky not to be further ahead with near misses by Ryan Mravljak and Guil Ribeiro. Monash looked much more composed in the first 15 minutes of the second stanza until Connor Guyett scored in his first official game for the Sting-
rays to make it 3-0. Then sixteen-year-old defender Sonny Lindsay scored in the 77th and 86th minutes to seal a convincing victory. In NPL2 news Langwarrin bounced back from its opening round loss to beat Northcote City 3-1 at Lawton Park on Saturday. Johnny Kuol got the home side off to a dream start in the fourth minute and a stunning Jordan Templin goal in the 22nd minute made it 2-0. He slid down and won the ball on the left setting up Damir Stoilovic who played it back to Templin who then cut inside before unleashing an unstoppable right-foot drive from just outside the area that gave Northcote keeper Phil Petrovski no chance. The visitors hit back seven minutes later when Essendon Royals recruit Alistair Dunlop found space on the right of the Langy area and struck a low shot across home team keeper Fraser Maclaren. But the irrepressible Templin restored Langy’s two-goal cushion in the 39th minute when Northcote failed to clear a Stoilovic corner and the former Bulleen striker turned past two defenders inside the area before guiding the ball into the far top corner for a stunning solo goal. The downside of Templin’s afternoon came in the 73rd minute when he was forced from the field with a knee injury but the next day the club confirmed that it wasn’t serious and he is expected to be available for the next match. In NPLW news Southern United leaked goals against South Melbourne throughout a five-match fixture at Monterey Reserve on Saturday. Southern’s under-12s lost 8-1 with Amelia Hart scoring for Southern, the under-14s lost 3-0, the under-16s lost 4-2 with Southern’s goals coming from Sydney James and Alex Jones, the under-19s lost 10-0 and the seniors went down 11-0. The senior match represented a baptism of fire for new Southern coach Washington Castillo pitted against one of the best resourced sides in the elite competition.
“It was always going to be tough but I was happy with the first 30 minutes because we went out with a specific game plan and you could see they were getting frustrated,” Castillo said. “But when we lost Sarak (Weick) early through injury I had to drop Milla (Jowett) back out of midfield which threw out our shape and that was a big issue.” Southern technical director Harry Chalkitis continues to try and strengthen the senior squad. He had a number of meetings with former Matilda Melissa Hudson (formerly Barbieri) during the off-season but to no avail and he is waiting on Arsenal head coach Joe Montemurro to identify two visa targets. Last weekend’s friendlies saw Mornington draw 1-1 with Berwick City, Peninsula Strikers defeat Mazenod Victory 2-0 and Frankston Pines lose 4-0 to Albion Rovers. Liam Baxter scored for Mornington but fellow striker Amir Osmancevic was forced from the field in the second half and will need an x-ray to find out the extent of an ankle injury. Alpha Turay and triallist Bosco Abbasmoi scored for Strikers who had Grant Lane, Jordon Avraham and Adam Crabb all unavailable but featured Josh Calle who looks certain to be signed from Knox City. It can be difficult to earn praise from Strikers’ boss Danny Verdun but he was satisfied with Saturday’s display. “We were outstanding in the first 30 minutes and overall I was very pleased,” Verdun said. This weekend’s league games: SATURDAY 3pm: Southern Utd v Bulleen (Monterey Reserve, under-12s 9am, under-14s 10.10am, under-16s 11.30am, under-19s 1pm). SATURDAY 5pm: Murray Utd v Langwarrin (Latrobe University, Albury-Wodonga).
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Making a change: Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Victoria board member Neil Hay, retired Foundation Melbourne Rebel Lachlan Mitchell, Monash researcher Erik Denison, and Melbourne Chargers coaching assistant Mitch Canning push to end homophobia in sport. Picture: Supplied
Frankston researcher scores VicSport inclusion award FRANKSTON resident and Monash University lead researcher Erik Denison has taken out the 2019 Peter Norman inclusion award at the Victorian Sport Awards on Wednesday 20 February. Denison landed the prize for his world-first research which looks into the prevalence of homophobic and sexist language within sporting clubs and how best to find a solution to the issues. The research, led by Erik Denison, from Monash University’s School of Social Sciences, was delivered during the 2018 season to teenage rugby teams by current and recently retired players from the Melbourne Rebels. Selected by a panel of industry representatives, Mr Denison was awarded the inaugural honour for pushing the boundaries to prove that real, genuine change can be made to ensure that sport is safe, welcoming, fair and inclusive for all. Denison was thrilled to be given the award but said there were many people who put in a lot of time behind the scenes. “This award recognises the work of a large group of people, particularly leaders within Victoria’s rugby union community and players from the Melbourne Rebels, who supported our research focused on ending homophobic behaviour in sport,” Denison said. Denison’s research was supported financially
by the Federal Government, Rugby Australia, Rugby Victoria, the Woollahra Colleagues Rugby Club and by Australia’s first gay and inclusive rugby team, the Sydney Convicts. “It was brave of the Victorian rugby community to support this research so strongly. I know Rugby Victoria says rugby is a ‘game for all’, although sometimes these slogans don’t translate to the grassroots. This was not our experience with rugby,” he said. “Everyone involved in rugby, from national, state and club leaders as well as coaches and players supported our research and efforts to end discrimination in all sports. This level of engagement is unheard of when conducting this type of research.” Mornington Shire Council also managed to land the Victorian Local Government Initiative of the Year award with their Fit N Fun program (All Abilities). The Fit N Fun program allows up to 40 participants to enjoy being with their friends and connecting with the community. Participants develop confidence to participate in sporting and physical activity programs, increase their skills, and are advised on healthy eating and personal relationships. The program is held on Wednesdays at the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, Mornington.
PINECLIFF-based racehorse trainer, Anthony Freedman (Mt Eliza), has landed Godolphin’s very first victory in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday 23 February. The famous royal blue silks were carried to victory by jockey Luke Currie as the Freedmantrained Lyre surged from the second half of the field to secure Victoria’s richest juvenile race by half a length. Lyre is one of five Godolphin youngsters that the Freedman stable have under their care, and the only one that they’ve had raced. “This is a great result for our family,” Anthony Freedman said. “Our association with Godolphin has gone back a long time now, they’ve been very good to our family and myself personally in the last 12 months. “They have a great system. [Lyre] came to us, as they all did, in beautiful condition and was beautifully educated. It was just a case of developing her and getting her to keep improving into this race. “She really had made that necessary couple of lengths improvement and it’s more about not losing them backwards and clearly she didn’t go backwards and probably went on with it – she went great today.” Lyre had previously won her maiden in solid fashion at Sale before taking out the Group Two Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) at Caulfield on Saturday 9 February. Freedman was confident that she’d be hard fit
for those outings. “She’s obviously a quality filly and arguably she should be unbeaten,” he said. “She’s kept improving with each run. They ran fairly good time and she was the strongest at the finish.” For Freedman, Lyre’s Blue Diamond victory ensured he joined his brother Lee as training the winner of the race. Anthony for years worked as a foreman for Lee as his older sibling officially prepared Knowledge (1997), Danelagh (1998) and Alinghi (2004) to win the race. Anthony’s son, Sam, now works as the foreman for the stable. Lyre’s victory also provided jockey Luke Currie with his seventh Group 1 victory. Freedman’s other two-year-old to enter the race, I Am Immortal, finished a gallant seventh. I Am Immortal’s jockey Ben Melham said the early leader looks to have a good future. “[He’s] a very good colt. He just struggled to see the 1200m out but a break, and next preparation he’ll be fine.” Mornington-based trainer Jason Warren’s two-year-old filly, Brooklyn Hustle, also put in a solid performance finishing a length and a half away from the winner in fifth position. Brooklyn Hustle’s jockey, Beau Mertens, said she had what it takes to win a good race. “She ran really well today,” he said. “She was a bit slow out which put us two pairs further back than we wanted but she’s still learning and putting it all together.”
Blue Diamond: Anthony Freedman-trained Lyre lands Godolphin’s first Blue Diamond victory at Caulfield. Picture: Supplied
Mt Martha lifesavers crowned Masters champs MOUNT Martha Lifesaving Club has been crowned Victorian Masters Champions for 2019 with a victory at Lorne on Saturday 9 February. The 22-strong MMLSC Masters team finished just five points ahead of Mordialloc Lifesaving Club, with 21 of their members landing individual medals. The annual Masters’ event saw more than 30 clubs from across Victoria and more than 300 competitors enter the competition. Mount Martha Lifesaving Club president and Masters competitor, Bec Gibbs, said it was a fantastic day overall and even better to claim the Master championship. “It’s fantastic, it’s great for our club and it’s great for our junior members,” Gibbs said. “A lot of our Masters’ are mums and dads who started out when their kids joined and decided to try out lifesaving themselves.
“They’re great role models for all of our competitors and I’m super proud of all of their efforts.” Overall, the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region was quite successful at the state championships. Other clubs from the region that competed were: Point Leo SLSC (fifth), Portsea SLSC (seventh), Mornington LSC (11th), Mentone LSC (17th), Aspendale LSC (20th), Chelsea Longbeach SLSC (26th) and Rosebud and McCrae LSC (28th). The Nippers (five to 14-year-olds) followed it up on the Sunday at Lorne after gaining inspiration from the adults, the day before. The Nippers will return to Lorne again on Saturday 23 February for the 2019 State Nipper Titles where more than 1,200 juniors are expected to enter the competition.
Lifesaving champs: Mount Martha Lifesaving Club Masters team celebrate their victories at the Victorian Masters Championships in Lorne. Picture: Supplied
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Shooters score gold at Sydney Cup SOME of Frankston Australia Clay Target Club’s and Australia’s top shotgun athletes competed at the annual Sydney Cup on Friday 15 February at the Sydney International Shooting Centre. After a two-year period as the national shotgun coach, FACTC men’s trap athlete Adam Vella made an impressive return over the weekend. Vella shot the second highest qualifying score of 120/125 to make the final and in second place behind New South Wales shooter, Matt Schiller, who shot a 122/125. Both athletes, together with Nathan Argiro, of Mildura, shot a benchmark score (BMS) allowing them to pre-qualify for the 2019 World Championships held in Italy in July. The BMS demonstrates the ability of the athletes to perform at an elite standard required to be competitive at important international competitions. At the conclusion of the final, Vella landed the gold medal, with Argiro finishing with a silver and Melbourne Gun Club’s Mitch Iles claiming bronze. FACTC’s James Bolding also landed a gold medal in the Men’s Skeet, with fellow club member Keith Ferguson securing silver after heading into the final as the top qualifier with a score of 118/125. FACTC’s Mat Costa finished in fourth. The International Shotgun circuit will also kick off this month where Commonwealth Games gold medallist and FACTC shooter,
Laetisha Scanlan, will line up in the Ladies Trap at the Qatar Open. Early next month, Scanlan and Ferguson, will also be representing Australia at the first World Cup of the year in Acapulco, Mexico. Top guns: FACTC shooters tackle the annual Sydney Cup competition. Picture: Supplied
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