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Winning party: Re-elected Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke celebrates with family and Labor supporters on Saturday night.

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Edbrooke books a second term Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FRANKSTON MP Paul Edbrooke has comfortably fended off a challenge from Liberal candidate Michael Lamb to book a second term as the member for Frankston.

Soon after polls closed on Saturday 24 November, it was clear from early counting that a swing towards Labor would mean that Mr Edbrooke would retain his seat. Less than two hours after counting had begun, ABC elec-

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With 72.8 percent of the vote counted, a close to 10 percent swing towards the Labor party in Frankston had been recorded. The difference between both major parties stood at 1 percent in the 2014 election, it currently stands at 20 percent.

Heading into the election the seat was Labor’s most marginal. Remarkably, given a swing of 10 percent would be required to swing the result, the Australian Electoral Commission would consider Frankston a safe seat

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The main event pledge of Mr Edbrooke’s campaign was the commitment of $562 million of state government funds to expand Frankston Hospital.

“We’ve already got the planning for the hospital, hopefully by the start of next year we’ve started construction, and before the next election we hope to have it constructed.

What we’ve heard over the last four years is what we’ve been doing is great, new stations, Overton Road, Chisholm TAFE, school investment.

But they want more resources at the hospital so people in Frankston and on the peninsula don’t have to go all the way to the Monash on the weekend if their kid gets a bump on the head,” Mr Edbrooke said.

Mr Edbrooke was elected for his first term in 2014, narrowly beating out challenges by Liberal Sean Armistead and sitting member Geoff Shaw.

“It’s a great endorsement that people in Frankston want to be listened to. They want their opinions taken into account. They want Frankston

to be at the forefront of state politics, which we’ve done over the last four years. This is an indictment that people in Frankston won’t be scared into voting for people,” he said Mr Edbrooke fired shots at the state Liberals when explaining why his margin had widened.

“There’s a few factors at play, the federal leadership spill has shown state and federal Liberals are quite chaotic, this shows how out of touch they have become with people,” he said.

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Ribbons to raise awareness ORANGE ribbons will soon be popping up all around Frankston in support of ending violence against women and children.

The municipality will soon be “ribbon bombed” as part of a “16 days of activism” campaign through until December 10.

The ribbons will handmade by local organisation Zonta Melbourne South East.

Zonta president Peta Simpson said

“violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violations and a global epidemic.”

“During the 16 Days of Activism you’ll see our orange ribbons on Wells Street and down Shannon Mall in Frankston. We’d love people to take a selfie with the ribbons and post it to social media to show your support to end gender based violence,” she said.

“We encourage everyone to take selfies with the orange ribbons and use

the hashtags #ZontaSaysNo #16Days #EndGBV and #FrankstonCity” Frankston mayor Cr Michael O’Reilly said “the ribbons are an important reminder that family violence can impact families everywhere in our community.”

“I encourage all community members and visitors to get behind this great cause across these 16 days so we can send a strong message about our commitment to end violence,” he said.

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Breakwater for boats passes another hurdle Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A BREAKWATER at Oliver’s Hill has moved one step closer to fruition after a motion was passed at the 19 November Frankston Council meeting.

The motion said that council would “note the proposed concept designs for a safe boat refuge at Olivers Hill and a Frankston Coast Guard building at Olivers Hill,” “commence consultation with the wider community and interested groups on the proposed works with the outcomes of the consultation to be reported back at a council meeting in February 2019,” and “note the draft preliminary environment and planning assessment undertaken by KBR which sets out the further technical assessments required to inform the environmental and planning approvals process for the project.”

The report undertaken by KBR was not released until the Friday before the meeting. The report acknowledges dredging would have to take place, and concluded a double arm breakwater would be needed at a cost estimate of $17 million with a 40 percent leeway.

The motion will see council seek $24 million, requiring $8 million each from state and federal governments and an “appropriate contribution” from the Coast Guard. Council have made an $8 million commitment of their own.

The KBR report outlined a number of findings, including that “due to sediment accompanying inflow into the safe boat refuge, maintenance dredging will be required to maintain the channels at the required navigational depth.”

Regarding impact on the sand, the report said “sediment transport volumes indicate that sand movement at the site is predominantly towards the north-east or away from the site. The presence of little or no sand and the inclusion of rock protection works in front of the seawall support this finding”.

It also said “the lack of beach material at the Olivers Hill headland indicates that currently there is not a

Onto the hill: Frankston Coast Guard’s move from their old building to Oliver’s Hill is one step closer. Plans for a breakwater (inset) have been divisive.

Picture: Gary Sissons

significant amount of sand being transported westwards. What sediment currently reaches the area will be further reduced by the breakwater.”

Cr Steve Toms criticised the process of the KBR report being released just three days prior to the meeting and moved a deferment to the next council meeting, which failed. He said that “Coast Guard and Frankston Beach Association didn’t have enough time to consider facts, nor did the councillors have the time to make an appropriate decision of this gravity.”

“Councillors are not aware of all of the facts surrounding this. There is a document that the Beach Association put out that I asked them to provide to the councillors that I’m not sure how many councillors have actually read. There is not enough information that the councillors have to be able to make a decision on this,” he said at the meeting.

“We can’t wreck the environment at the cost of progress.”

Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovenden said “the process that has been followed has been highly appropriate.”

“It is appropriate that all the community groups got the information at the right time which was on Friday,” he said.

Cr Glenn Aitken opposed the proposal, relying on the use of a prop to emphasise his point. Cr Aitken has previously raised eyebrows by bringing in a jar of dog poo, and once a jack in the box to accompany his debate.

“Who will pay for ongoing dredging? Who will pay for ongoing works to the structure? Millions of dollars, the answer of course is the ratepayers of Frankston,” he said.

“Without any doubt a breakwater as currently

proposed will impact significantly on the beach, that is a fact. Anyone who suggests that it won’t impact on the beach has been looking at a crystal ball for their information.”

Cr Aitken then brandished a small glass ball to illustrate his point.

Cr Kris Bolam argued in favour of the proposal.

“This proposal does three things. First it commits council to undertake necessary research to ensure there is no damage to the beach and the surroundings. It begins the consultation process that technically started last year but this formalises the process, and thirdly it allows council to make a formal pledge to a level of funding. I think the recommendation by the officers is appropriate,” he said.

“There are lives at stakes and we have a duty as a council to act, we should be starting that duty tonight by going with the officers’ recommendation.

“It’s a no-brainer. If lives are at stake and people are in trouble out at sea and they need assistance, it makes complete sense to consider this proposal.”

Cr Mayer supported the motion, but expressed concerns and noted that the vote did not mean that council was “pulling the trigger” on proceeding with the project.

“I’m also wary, I do not want to have it on my conscience that we were the council that ruined the beach. So I need to be satisfied that all the appropriate modelling has been done, and I’m not convinced at the moment that it has,” she said.

The final vote split the room evenly, with Crs Cunial, Bolam, Mayer, and O’Reilly voting for, and Crs O’Connor, McCormack, Toms, and Aitken voting against. Cr Colin Hampton was absent. New mayor Cr Michael O’Reilly was called into action for the first time in the top job, and used his casting vote to allow the motion to be carried.

Frankston Liberal candidate Michael Lamb was the only candidate across both major parties at both levels of government to make a commitment in the lead up to the state election. If pledges are not made from either levels of government, council’s $8 million will be withdrawn.

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Both regions will take part in the summer reading challenge, which encourages children of all ages to get reading, this year exploring the theme of curious creatures.

Frankston City’s library engagement coordinator Susan Bentley said “children of all ages can’t wait to explore this year’s theme of curious creatures”.

“Children and young people are encouraged to explore and connect with the curiosity of creatures,” she said.

“It’s wonderful to explore books that look into the strange, odd, peculiar, funny, unusual, bizarre,

weird, eccentric, unexpected, unfamiliar and abnormal. Such as Ransom Rigg’s series Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.

“Why not discuss and consider the concept of curiosity and discovery with your child, while encouraging them to read and spending quality time together. You could even celebrate Australian classics with birthdays including Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding, and May Gibbs’ Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.”

The finale will be held at the end of the school holidays. The finale is an invite only event for children who have completed the reading challenge.

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Sandbelt sees red in Labor landslide Continued from Page 1 The result in Frankston was one of many easy wins that were expected to be close. Labor are expected to pick up roughly 60 of 88 seats in the lower house and comfortably form a majority government.

Mr Edbrooke defeated Frankston policeman Michael Lamb on a two party preferred basis. Mr Lamb’s campaign focused heavily on law and order, with his biggest funding commitment being a $225 million pledge to team with the federal government to electrify and duplicate the Frankston line to Baxter. Council also praised Mr Lamb for making financial commitments to four of their major projects, the rail extension, Jubilee Park, Centenary Park, and the Oliver’s Hill breakwater.

The state Labor party is the only major party at both state or federal levels to have not yet made a commitment to extending the Frankston line. Although some doubt currently surrounds the project, state Labor expect a business case outlining the costs to be completed in early 2019.

Mr Lamb’s final week campaigning was marred by an awkward interview with Sky News host David Speers, which was viewed almost half a million times across social media.

The Labor swing may also be a worrying sign for the federal Liberals as well, who face a tough fight to hold the seat of Dunkley after redistribution made it notionally Labor.

The traditionally marginal state seats along the “sandbelt” in Mordialloc, and Carrum have also seen

All smiles: Paul Edbrooke MP had plenty to be happy about after Labor claimed big wins across the ‘sandbelt’.

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huge swings towards the Victorian Labor party.

Mordialloc and Carrum were both won by Labor at the 2014 election in extremely tight races.

A massive 11.7 percent swing towards the Labor Party saw the difference between Labor and Liberal in Carrum widen to 24.8 percent at the close of counting on election night. With a swing of more than 10 percent needed to change the result, Sonya Kikenny MP will be consid-

ered sitting in a safe seat going into the next election.

Mordialloc will also become a safe Labor seat, after Labor MP Tim Richardson consolidated his position with a big win over Kingston councillor and Liberal candidate Geoff Gledhill.

With 77.3 percent of the vote counted from this weekend, Mr Richardson had widened that gap from 4.2 percent in 2014 to 29.5 percent on a two party preferred

basis.

Shock results also occured south of the sandbelt, where three safe Liberal seats on the Mornington Peninsula face strong surprise challenges from the Labor party.

Labor candidate Chris Brayne holds a narrow lead over Liberal candidate Russell Joseph in the safe Liberal seat of Nepean, and could be set to claim a shock win.

Late Labor push sees cash pumped into Frankston LABOR announced a flurry of funding in the final days of election campaigning for the Frankston electorate.

The re-elected state government announced that Frankston would share in $62.4 million in funding that will go towards construction of emergency departments for children.

The funding for a new children’s emergency department at Frankston Hospital would be funded outside of the already pledged $562 million announced earlier in the election campaign.

Premier Daniel Andrews said “as a parent, I know there’s nothing more terrifying than when your child gets sick. Our hospitals do a great job, but tailored emergency departments will make sure kids get the best care. We’ll make sure kids get the quick, dedicated care they need so that they, and their parents, feel better, sooner.”

It was later announced that Frankston TAFE would receive a big state government cash injection for the redevelopment of their learning facilities.

The state government announced they would put $67.6 million into training facilities for “multimedia, arts, tourism and hospitality” at the school.

“People in Frankston deserve the best training facilities and that’s exactly what this project will deliver,” Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said.

The funding was part of a final push that saw Labor easily retain the seat of Frankston, with sitting MP Paul Edbrooke edging out Frankston police officer Michael Lamb.

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Christmas book raises bike funds FRANKSTON South author Sharna Carter is getting into the Christmas spirit by writing, with two of her pieces set to be featured in an upcoming anthology book.

‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’ is a book that compiles Christmas stories from authors and illustrators Australia-wide. The book will feature 30 stories, with proceeds from sales to go towards helping teachers overseas.

“Earlier this year I entered a competition through my writing group, Share Your Story, to be included in this Anthology and two of my stories were selected,” Ms Carter said.

“The first is a poem called Santa Mouse, it is a story about a mouse who accidentally scares Santa so much he knocks himself out. The little mouse magically becomes Santa herself but she has a big problem, she’s afraid of heights. So she must find a way to wake Santa up and fast.

It is a funny story and a little bit cheeky too.”

“The second story of mine is called Charlotte’s Winter Wonderland. This is a more traditional tale about an Aussie girl who dreams of a White Christmas. This story celebrates our summer Christmas days and looks at ways to incorporate the traditional winter Christmas many children long for.”

Ms Carter said she was proud to be part of a book that was raising money for an important cause.

“All proceeds from the sales of this book go towards buying bikes for pre-service teachers in Tanzania. As a teacher myself, I’m thrilled to be supporting this charity. Our aim is to raise enough money to buy 100 bikes,” Ms Carter said.

Enough money has been raised from presales to purchase 16 bikes so far.

The book is set to be released on 1 December, and can be purchased from Farrells bookshop in Mornington. The book can be purchased online at Book Depository, Amazon, and Booktopia.

All I want for Christmas: Local author Sharna Carter will have two of her stories featured in a Christmas anthology book. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Photos shown to Frankston councillors show the bridges showing bad signs of wear and tear, with cracks and rust starting to show. Tiles along walls have fallen off and graffiti has not been removed.

Council voted at their 19 November meeting to address their concerns to Southern Way Pty Ltd and Landlease Operations, who are the owners and operators of the road.

The motion also states that council will “register concern about dumped rubbish on land adjoining the Peninsula Link”.

Cr Kris Bolam said the photos show “two of the bridges in particular, the Golf Links Road bridge and the Cranbourne Road bridge in quite a bit of disrepair.

“I’ve been approached by a number of residents with concerns relating to the wear and tear issues, substandard installation works where you actually have tiles attached to the walls falling down. These are tiles that were only installed three to four years ago. You’ve got graffiti, tire damage marks on the ground, the bridges aren’t being maintained.”

Cr Brian Cunial said at the meeting that the state of the Frankston Freeway was “also appalling”.

“We’ve written to state government about it and to Vic Roads, not so long ago they did a bit of work and removed all the trees, spread the mulch out and now there’s weeds everywhere. There’s still rubbish and graffiti,” he said.

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Explosive round of bingo A BOMB scare caused a Carrum Downs bingo hall to be evacuated, Friday 16 November.

Police are investigating a phone call to the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre on FrankstonDandenong Road at 8pm.

A male caller allegedly said a bomb hidden in the hall would detonate in 20 minutes. The building was evacuated and the Bomb Response Unit was called in to sweep the area.

They found no explosives.

Bottle threat results in no injury A 23-YEAR-old man escaped unharmed after allegedly being threatened with a bottle during an armed robbery in Beach Street, Frankston, 7pm, Saturday 17 November.

Police said that the victim complied with demands by two men to hand over his mobile phone and cash. The alleged robbers were later apprehended. One was released pending further inquiries, and then rearrested early on Tuesday 20 November. Police said he “violently resisted” arrest.

A 17-year-old Frankston North youth is expected to face a children’s court at a later date and a 24-year-old Frankston man will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Acting Detective Sergeant Luke Holmes, of Frankston CIU, praised the “excellent work by patrolling police”.

Butt may be to blame for blaze A FIRE broke out at a Hastings property, 7.40pm, Monday 19 November.

CFA crews rushed to the blaze near Penin-

sula Link and brought it under control.

Police said it may have been caused by a discarded cigarette butt.

Another fire incident occurred when a group of Rosebud youths camping at Nations Park lit a campfire. When they awoke at 6am the fire had spread to a nearby tree.

The CFA attended and put the fire out with minimal damage.

Slasher escapes burns after fire A SLASHER is believed to have started a grass fire that broke out on Sunnyside Road, Mt Eliza, Monday 19 November. A Mt Eliza CFA crew extinguished the blaze.

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Fire start of a bad day AN extensive fire at an industrial shed at Carrum Downs on Wednesday 14 November has been deemed non-suspicious.

Frankston CIU said an arson chemist had found that an electrical fault caused the blaze in the garage of the property at 1am. It then spread onto the shed where it took hold. Seven fire trucks attended.

The shed, which was used to store items for the owner’s business, contained large quantities of canola oil which fueled the blaze. The garage that initially caught fire had been rented out. No one was injured in the fire.

Police searched the rented out garage where the fire began and allegedly found four small cannabis crops. A man was helping police with their inquiries.

Police said they also found a tarp secured with cable ties. It allegedly contained meat chunks and bones, believed to be from an animal.

Up in flames: A fire at a Carrum Downs shed towered over firefighters in the early hours of 14 November. Pictures: Gary Sissons

ARMED Crime Squad detectives charged a 35-year-old Rosebud man with attempted aggravated burglary, reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and prohibited person in possession of a firearm following an incident at Rosebud, Thursday 22 November.

Residents told police they heard a gunshot in Spray Street, 12.50am. They said a man, known to a 17-year-old girl at home at the time, had tried to force his way inside before allegedly firing a shot at the house and driving away. The girl was not injured and there was no damage to the house.

The man has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 10 December.

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Speakers set for library FRANKSTON Library will be hosting two authors in the next week, as Dr Mrin Nayagam and Keith Badger visit to talk about their writing experiences.

Mr Badger will be speaking about his book ‘Joining loose ends: How a long walk revealed a new life.’

The autobiographical book details his experience returning to his county of birth, England, to walk from one side of the country to the other with his wife.

The book tells of the challenges and tribulations they faced traversing the country from John O’Groats to Land’s End, and deals with the death of Mr Badger’s wife and finding love after loss.

He will be speaking at Frankston Library on Saturday, 8 December from 1pm.

Dr Nayagam will be speaking at 6pm on 28 November about her book ‘Silver Linings’, about stories of resilience from a general practice.

The local GP wrote about the odds her patients have had to overcome in the face of serious medical conditions or traumatic events.

The book has drawn parise from leading doctor Edward Burn AC. “At the end of the day these stories are inspirational,” he said.

“They describe the triumph of the human spirit and I commend Dr Nayagam for writing this book. We all have much to learn from it.”

All profits from the sales of this book will go to the Silver Linings Charitable Trust to support financially disadvantaged residents of Frankston and Mornington.

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Getting the message out: James and Kirsty Greenshields will run the Put your hand up event at Frankston RSL on Saturday 1 December.

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Put your hand up to ‘make a difference’ A ONE-DAY by-donation event in Frankston next week is for people wanting to learn how to better communicate with loved ones; wanting to feel more resilience; wishing they had a clearer direction and those wanting more joy in their lives.

The Building Stronger Families event is at Frankston RSL, 183 Cranbourne Road, Frankston, 10am-6pm, Saturday 1 December.

Those attending will learn how to overcome self-defeating patterns of behavior to bring balance to their lives, release guilt and do what they’re here to do, discover how to better communicate with those they love, connect more with their emotions and decide how to best integrate these “gifts” into their own lives, and into your community, so they feel more powerful.

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Drawing on a new career LIFE as a bank teller was not Rondelle Douglas’s dream. She loved to draw as a child.

When events took a challenging turn (divorce) the mother of three decided to return to Victoria and rediscover those drawing skills.

“I was always intrigued by illustrations for stories and articles in magazines,” Ms Douglas, now living at Dromana, said. “So, in 2011, I enrolled at Chisholm Frankston for a Diploma of Visual Arts, Illustration”.

This involved working in a variety of mediums, learning how to work to a brief. Rondelle began to appreciate how Illustration course staff helped students develop their own styles. “I used mixed media, paint, and started to design repeat patterns for fabric,” she said. “I made artworks using found objects and various collage materials.”

She set up a business – Rondelle Designs – using her vibrant and quirky artwork for affordable prints and greeting cards, and also having her designs printed on fabric for wheat bags and refreshing eye bags.

Then she moved into jewellery design and fabrication. These items are sold to shops, online via Etsy, and at markets. Ms Douglas currently has 22 outlets stocking her work.

One of her main focuses is to ensure minimal impact on the environment, with as little packaging as possible, eco-friendly inks and recycled papers.

Residents on shaky ground HOMES in Frankston were left shaken and residents left rattled when a small earthquake occurred on 22 November.

The small tremor registered as a magnitude 2.6 earthquake.

The quake occurred a little before midday and emanated from Port Phillip Bay. Mornington and the surrounding areas also felt the tremor.

The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed on Twitter that there was no tsunami threat.

Special guest for final meeting of the year

Turned to the canvas: Rondelle Douglas is following her artistic dreams at Frankston Chisholm. Picture: Yanni

Ms Douglas is back at Chisholm for an advanced diploma in Visual Arts to brush up her skills. “I would recommend Illustration for anyone who loves to draw and wants to move into a more creative arena,” she said.

“The opportunities are enormous

for illustrators, for book covers, CDs, advertising and I’ve recently submitted a design for a wine label competition.

“The course is very flexible and can be done part time as I am doing again”.

To inquire about Visual Arts and Illustrations courses call 1300 244 746.

Find Rondelle’s work at RondelleDesigns.com Fran Henke

THE Frankston North Mens’ Forum’s last meeting for the year will take place on Wednesday 5 December, with guest Les Twentyman welcomed to speak.

Mr Twentyman is a Victorian of the Year winner who is known for his hard work as a community activist.

The event will run from 6pm until 8pm. The event will be open to men and women to hear about issues such as mental health.

The event will be at the Frankston North Community Hall. Bookings can be made by calling 8773 9545 or by emailing fncc@frankston.vic. gov.au

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EPA targets cigarette litter bugs Steve Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au SMOKERS flicking lit cigarette butts from their cars are those most frequently fined each year by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria – especially on the Mornington Peninsula.

They are among thousands fined for general littering: Last year, the EPA issued 12,984 litter infringement notices state-wide. Over a fouryear period, nearly 1000 fines were issued on the Mornington Peninsula.

As the summer tourism season approaches, the Mornington Peninsula will host thousands of day trippers and holiday makers at its many attractions.

But, EPA statistics show that it’s also the season for litterbugs with an increase in reports over December and January.

“We see a significant increase in litter reports as summer arrives on the peninsula,” EPA southern metro manager Steve Lansdell said.

“This summer we want to make sure the message gets across loud and clear; littering is not on.

What is thrown on our streets can end up in our bay and do tremendous environmental damage.

“If you see someone littering please let EPA or council know, especially if it’s a lit cigarette thrown from a car causing a fire hazard. EPA can issue a fine of up to $645. If the matter goes to court and is unsuccessfully challenged, magistrates usually take a very dim view with significant fines being imposed.

One case in Broadmeadows earned the culprits $2400 in fines and $3500 in costs.”

But it’s not just those flicking their butts out the window who are doing damage to the peninsula reserves and foreshore. “We’ve also recently in-

vestigated reports of illegally dumped waste at public parks at Hastings and dumped excavation material at Baxter,” Mr Lansdell said.

“It’s disappointing that people show such disregard for this beautiful part of the world. Everyone knows not to drop litter. We learn that as soon as we start school, and everyone certainly knows they shouldn’t drive into public parkland and dump their old lounges, TVs and used baby nappies.

“Unfortunately, identifying the people is often difficult without witnesses.

“As we come into summer we want the community to stay vigilant, take photos if it’s safe, and report what they’ve seen by calling 1300 372 842. The fire risk this season is high and everyone can help by reporting litterers and cigarette throwers.

“To make a litter infringement stick, we need the car’s details, including registration number if a car was involved, and details about where and when the incident occurred. If we don’t know about the offence EPA can’t act. The public is our best eyes and ears.”

Mornington Shire mayor Cr David Gill said the peninsula’s wildlife was at particular risk. “Illegal dumping poses a serious threat to our wildlife and can lead to contamination of land, waterways and groundwater,” Cr Gill said.

“There are plenty of ways to do the right thing with a long list of items able to be disposed of for little or no cost at our resource recovery centres.

“It’s not hard to do the right thing: anyone who isn’t able to get to the centre can use their rates vouchers to book a kerbside collection.”

More information about EPA Victoria’s litter reporting program is available on epa.vic.gov.au

Group says Minister ‘shows contempt’ over Kaufland bid Steve Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au STATE planning minister Richard Wynne had “shown contempt” for Mornington Peninsula Shire residents over the proposed Kaufland supermarket development, the Mornington Environment Association says.

The group’s president Margaret Howden said the minister had disregarded the “community’s rights and responsibilities in determining what we believe are shire-appropriate developments for us”.

The German giant has earmarked a site next to the Bata factory on the corner of Nepean Highway and Oakbank Road for a 4000 square metre “hypermart” which is outside the town’s retail precinct.

Mr Wynne has appointed an advisory committee to assess the planning application – effectively removing it from the checks and balances of the shire’s planning process.

“The [shire’s] planning controls have been developed by the community members of Mornington,” Ms Howden said.

“The [Kaufland] proposal, on the edge of our Green Belt, will degrade that which the Labor Government and the shire have sworn to protect.

“The gigantic structure will apparently be surrounded by 430 carparks, with signage 20 metres high and 60 metres long. It will predominantly and permanently dominate the green gateway skyline.

“We call on all ratepayers to stand up and support the shire by objecting to this proposal.”

Kaufland spokesperson Didem Brennan said the advisory committee process initiated by Mr Wynne was “legitimate, transparent and accountable and encourages public engagement”.

“Under Section 151 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 Kaufland is allowed to seek planning approvals from the responsible minister to which any interested party can make a submis-

sion and seek to appear in front of an independent panel of experts,” he said.

“Kaufland is making significant investment and employment decisions which require a degree of certainty that a traditional planning pathway through six individual councils could not provide.

“Cases such as Kaufland’s, in which certainty is needed across multiple sites at one time, are one of the reasons such a panel process exists.”

Mr Brennan said the company – which operates mainly in Europe – hoped to be “a part of the community for the long term”.

“Regardless of the prescribed planning process, Kaufland will continue to engage with local councils in whose communities we are seeking to invest,” he said.

“We look forward to engaging further with community organisations and business groups as we continue on our path towards store openings.”

Big deal: An artist’s drawing of a Kaufland mega market. One is proposed for Mornington’s “gateway”.

Kinder teacher wins big at awards

Happy days: Banyan Fields Kindergarten teacher Nicole Bechaz was rapt to be recognised as Teacher of the year at the Victorian Early Years Awards.

Picture: Supplied

BANYAN Fields teacher Nicole Bechaz has been recognised as Teacher of the Year awards at the Victorian Early Years Awards.

The award ceremony is run by the state government Education and Training department.

Mrs Bechaz said she was “overwhelmed” to receive the accolade.

“There was such a high calibre of people in the room. To be recognised for the work that we’re doing with children and within the local community is a huge achievement,” she said.

The Banyan Fields kindergarten teacher received the award for demonstrating innovation and exemplary practice in early childhood education.

One of the initiative that earned Mrs Bechaz the award was the speech program to help children who attend the kinder, particularly those with additional needs.

“The ‘Let’s Chat’ Oral Language Program has been instrumental in increasing parents skills and knowledge around the importance of early reading,” Mrs Bechaz said.

Mrs Bechaz will receive a $10,000 grant to be spent on professional development.

“I plan spend the grant money attending an international conference with a colleague in Canada led by Dr Bruce Perry, a leading expert in trauma and the effects on neurological development,” she said.

Banyan Fields comes under the umbrella of the Community Kinders Plus organisation. Their CEO Jane Spencer said “Nicole is an exceptional teacher and an inspirational leader. This is the third year that CKP has had one of their early childhood teachers awarded the Victorian Teacher of the Year. I’m so pleased Nicole has been recognised for her incredible work and what she brings to early childhood education.”

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Role reversal for Kingston council leadership Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au COUNCILLOR Georgina Oxley has been voted in by her colleagues as mayor of Kingston Council.

Cr Oxley was voted in as mayor at a 14 November council meeting. No others were nominated for the role, and she was elected unopposed.

Mayors are elected for a one year term. Cr Oxley has taken over from outgoing mayor Cr Steve Staikos, who was elected as deputy mayor at the same meeting. Cr Tamara Barth nominated Cr Oxley for the role.

The 23-year-old South Ward councillor is the youngest currently sitting on Kingston Council. She is serving her first term, having been elected in 2016.

Cr Oxley outlined her priorities at the meeting, and said she was “incredibly humbled to be sitting in this chair”.

“I thank my fellow councillors who have supported me with this incredible opportunity. Over the next 12 months my main priority is to continue to put the best interests of the residents of the City of Kingston first,” she said.

“One of my biggest passions in life is giving a voice to people who do not or can not have a voice of their own.

In developing Kingston’s prevention of family violence action plan, I was humbled by the support we have received from all walks of life within our community. I look forward to continuing working with the community to implement this plan and continue putting the issue of family violence at the front of people’s minds.

“When it comes to gender equality I want to continue the great work that is already being done across Kingston and Victoria, equipping our lo-

Oxley in charge: Crs Oxley and Staikos have swapped the roles of mayor and deputy mayor of Kingston. Picture: Supplied

cal sports club with female friendly facilities.

“During my term as a councillor I have enjoyed meeting all of the people who make our community so great. From residents, to business owners, as well as sporting clubs and community groups. I look forward to continuing to build these relationships, and I thank you all for the support you have given me.”

Cr Oxley noted there would be challenging issues during her upcoming term, such as decisions related to rate capping and planning zones. She said the council had achieved “fantastic things” and hoped that would continue for the next 12 months. North

Ward councillor Steve Staikos was thanked by his fellow councillors as he departed the role. His election as deputy mayor of Kingston was also unopposed. Cr Oxley was the previous deputy mayor.

Cr Barth commended his work with staff, councillors and the community.

“It’s my pleasure on behalf of all the councillors here and away today to thank you for all of your hard work and energy and effort. It’s been as usual a pleasure to work alongside you. I continue to grow in admiration for you as I have seen you tackle each issue as it came with bravery, insight and intelligence,” she said.

Cr Ron Brownlees said despite

their disagreement over the bay trail, that he admired his “ability to guide a group of very different individuals through sometimes difficult conflicting and emotional times.”

“I offer my congratulations and thank you for your leadership as our mayor.”

Cr David Eden congratulated the outgoing mayor on his “ability to open doors at a government level”. Cr Rosemary West thanked Cr Staikos for an “excellent” term as mayor. Cr Tamsin Bearsley said she “really appreciated” his dedication to the role.

Cr Oxley said Cr Staikos should “look back on [his] year as mayor with absolute pride.”

“North Ward residents are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated representative such as yourself,” she said.

“There are a number of issues that have been resolved in your mayoral term that I don’t think would have been resolved without your persistence. That’s something that’s certainly admirable. You are an invaluable asset to the Kingston community.”

Crs Geoff Gledhill and George Hua were absent. Cr Gledhill is currently campaigning as the Liberal candidate for the marginal Labor seat of Mordialloc.

Chelsea footballers unite behind A-League bid Aspendale Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A GROUP of ex-Chelsea footballers have come together to lend support to the bid for an ALeague side based in south-east Victoria.

Tony Selak is leading a band of half a dozen former players who have invested in the ‘Team 11’ bid to help their cause for admittance into Australia’s top soccer league, the A-League.

“I played my junior soccer at Chelsea through until under-16s. When I found out about Team 11 we were asked if we’d like to be involved,” Mr Selak said.

“We are so excited by the concept. Having grown up in the area, having young families, we

really saw it as an exciting opportunity for the area and a way to give back to the community.

Sometimes you get swept up in the excitement, but it never dissipated. There’s a bit of excitement and we think it will be great for the whole region.

“We want to create a football factory. We want to create a club that is conducive to bringing through young local talent. We want something that has really strong community involvement, is financially viable, and which has the community’s interests at heart. These are important concepts and principles by which the club will be run.

Chelsea’s soccer club went on to merge with Dandenong City in 2008.

52 clubs from the south-east region have

flagged their support for the bid, including the Mt Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha, Western Port, Langwarrin, Seaford, Skye, Aspendale, and Chelsea soccer clubs. Peninsula Strikers and Southern Stars have also given the bid their tick of approval.

The fate of the prospective A-League side, which would play its home games out of a proposed stadium in Dandenong, was set to be decided by October 31. A board shakeup at Football Federation Australia saw that decision delayed.

The new board has outlined that they wish to make a decision by 12 December. Team 11 is one of six bids competing for two spots in the league.

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ASPENDALE doctor Rodney Hain will celebrate his retirement with a picnic at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea.

Dr Hain began working at Aspendale Clinic in 1972 after graduating Melbourne Uni in 1966. Since then he has spent 46 years in general practice helping out Aspendale locals.

Dr Hain spent three decades across various local hospitals helping to deliver babies.

The picnic will be on 2 December, and will kick off at 12.30pm. It will be BYO and all are welcome to attend.

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4 Peters Street, Cannons Creek

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Foreshore Frontage, Build your Dream or Sub-Divide

Ripper Family Home Near Shops and School

Substantial 1747 sqm (approx) block of land adjacent to Rutherford Inlet with plans for a 5BR, 2-bath house inc 30 squares of living (approx).

Foreshore reserve frontage, secluded street, never-to-be-built-out nature outlooks. Ample space to park boats and caravans off-street, walk to a tidal beach.

3BR, 2-bath brick veneer home 5 mins’ walk to shops. Quiet corner with dual crossovers. 532 sqm (approx) less than 5mins by car (approx) to Frankston Station, Monash Uni, John Paul College, McClelland College & Karingal Hub. Hardwood floorboards, covered deck, established garden, ensuited master bedroom, generous family bathroom, walk-in pantry, s/steel appliances, ducted heating, split system cooling, fans, garden shed, carport.

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Luxury 4BR plus study Ranelagh Estate residence with uninterrupted outlooks over Earimil Creek. 4yrs old, beachside 832 sqm (approx), walk to the village & Peninsula Grammar, 1.5km to Ranelagh Beach. High ceilings, zoned floorplan, double bedrooms, excellent storage. Stone & s/steel Smeg kitchen, covered terrace, spacious master, 2 living, wine cellar/storage. Ducted heating/cooling, remote double garage, double glazing, split system units, fans, powder.

Spacious 3BR, 2-bath family home on 544 sqm (approx) with 2 living rooms and a huge north-facing terrace. Modern, zoned accommodation, big back yard, minutes to transport & shops.

Open-plan kitchen, living & meals; master with WIR & FES; secondary bedrooms with BIRs. Drive-through remote double garage, ducted heating, split system air-con, alarm, security doors, water tank, garden shed, cubby.

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ENGLISH CHARM ATOP OLIVERS HILL GRACE and exceptional grandeur unite atop Olivers Hill with this sweeping Englishinspired residence in the exclusive Bruarong Mews – a private, gated community consisting of only three homes set around a magnificent circular drive with a water feature. Set on an 878 square metre block, this is the largest of the three homes here and features formal and casual living and dining zones that cater to all occasions. The centrepiece is undoubtedly the handsome sunken lounge with open fire and French doors that open to the outdoor deck with heated spa. An equally grand dining area with parquetry floors adjoins the kitchen which is incorporated into a well-lit family area with casual meals space and a lounge which also opens to the undercover patio. The kitchen features stone bench tops and Bosch stainless-steel appliances. There are three established bedrooms with a lavish master bedroom boasting a huge walk-through dressing room to an ensuite with marble tiling and twin vanities. A guest bedroom also has an ensuite, and a separate study could be a fourth bedroom if required. To main bathroom is a spa bath and there are two powder rooms. The third living room on the upper level will astound you with space and light and would be perfect for the ultimate in executive home offices; complete with a wet bar and open fire place. Other appointments to this enchanting property include ducted heating and air-conditioning, and from the communal turning circle is an excellent three-car garage with workshop with internal access.n

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DOWNSIZING DREAM A downsizing dream in the heart of Mt Eliza village within steps to shops, restaurants and services. This 2 year old, 3 bedroom home is graced with premium finishes and a surprisingly spacious floorplan. Flooded with light over a single-level design, this quality-built home enjoys 2 stunning living areas and a gourmet’s kitchen with stone island, Smeg/Miele appliances and butler’s pantry, while sliding doors open to a north-facing deck with ceiling fan and outdoor heating. Still under builder’s warranty, this exclusive offering includes a master ensuite, family bathroom with soaker bath, gas pebble fireplace, ducted heating, cooling and vacuum, security system and a double remote garage. Close proximity to Canadian Bay Beach and Ranelagh Beach.

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$1.5M - $1.6M Wednesday 5-5:30pm & Saturday 11-11:30am James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Kettting-Olivier 0403 554 955

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Offering rare affordability on the fringe of Hastings busy town centre, this 3 bedroom home delivers enormous appeal for those breaking into the property market for the very first time or for the handyman who can quickly spot the exciting potential to modernise and add instant value. In a family-friendly estate with walking paths to the primary school, community house, convenience store and bus services, the home on 561m2 (approx.) includes a gas wall heater, gas stove, dishwasher and a large powered work shed.

AUCTION: TERMS: PRICE GUIDE: INSPECT: CONTACT:

Saturday 15th December at 1pm 10% deposit, balance 60 days $350,000 - $375,000 Saturday 1-1:30pm Ben Crowder 0407 557 758

65 MILROY CRESCENT, SEAFORD

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SUNDRENCHED RENOVATOR’S DELIGHT A blank canvas of possibilities for new buyers, investors or house-flippers in a ripper seaside locale, this 3 bedroom renovator’s delight enjoys superb natural light and a 531m2 (approx) private allotment abutting the walking trails of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands. Single level with a brick veneer, the floorplan offers 2 light-filled living spaces, an original kitchen and bathroom awaiting a contemporary fitout, sliding glass doors to the north-facing garden and garage with rear roller door.

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Saturday 15th December at 11am 10% deposit, balance 60 days $570,000 - $610,000 Saturday 11-11:30am Ben Crowder 0407 557 758

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TRUE TRANQUILITY WITH POOL & JACUZZI Standing on a substantial 2702m2 (approx) allotment spilling down to a tributary of Kackerboite Creek, with a lush leafy outlook and bay glimpses through the treetops, this 5 bedroom residence is skirted by a selection of alfresco decks and balconies for outdoor living and entertaining cocooned in absolute serenity. Wonderfully versatile for growing families, the home with inground pool, jacuzzi, 2 large living areas, impressive country kitchen and 3 bathrooms will effortlessly cater for the largest of families.

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$1.1M - $1.17M Saturday 2-2.30pm James Crowder 0407 813 377 Deb Ketting-Olivier 0403 554 955

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By Tender Closing Wednesday 5th December at 2pm 23-27 Mornington Tyabb Road, Mornington

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Peninsula Film Festival returns this summer and introduces Musiqua THE AGL Peninsula Film Festival returns to entertain the crowds on screen and stage this February, and for the first time introduces Musiqua, with live music at Hastings Foreshore.

Now in its eighth year, the festival will run from February 1 – 3, 2019 and features a ticketed launch at Rosebud Cinema on the Friday Feb 1, the popular FREE short film festival at the Village Green in Rosebud on Sat Feb 2 and is expanding to include a new music festival at Hastings, Musiqua, on the Sunday Feb 3.

The FREE short film festival is the highlight of the program and runs on Saturday 2 February 2019.

20 shortlisted Australian filmmakers showcase their films in front of a panel of celebrity judges and film luminaries. Judges award monetary prizes for best short films and other categories including Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best International and the Woodleigh School Emerging Filmmaker Award.

The 2019 event has welcomed a new category – the Rye, Rosebud and Dromana Community Bank® branches of Bendigo Bank My Local Hero Award. Aspiring film makers have the chance to enter a 2-minute film featuring someone who has made an impact on the region and share their inspiring story on the big screen.

This year, the festival’s judging panel includes Lachy Hulme (Offspring, Romper Stomper TV series), Kestie Morassi (Wolf Creek, Dirty Deeds), Don Hany (Offspring, White Collar Blue, Bad Mothers), Michala Banas (Upper Middle Bogan, McLe-

od’s Daughters) and Triple M radio host and actor Mick Molloy. They’ll be joined by the world’s best stuntwoman, US actress Danielle Burgio, who is highly regarded for her stunt work as Trinity in the Matrix series.

Actress and television presenter Tania Zaetta will MC the evening.

A firm fixture on the regional Victorian calendar, film fans will once again roll out their picnic rugs at the

FREE short film festival in Rosebud and enjoy an evening of short films and live music performances along with great local food and wine from the gourmet food truck alley.

The next day, Hastings Foreshore beckons the public to roll out the picnic rugs and dancing shoes at the inaugural music, food and wine gathering, Musiqua. The fantastic line-up showcases live music from

respected artists Ella Hooper, Terry Serio & Charlie Owen, The Midwayers, Taylor Piggott and Matilda Pearl as well as food trucks, wine and craft beer and an afternoon market.

Festival Director, Steve Bastoni, said extending the festival to incorporate music and comedy entertainment at Musiqua offers greater opportunities to connect local audiences with emerging talent, while

continuing to increase the exposure for independent Australian films and talent.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Private Walker gets a grand welcome home Compiled by Brodie Cowburn A GREAT surprise awaited Private Bob Walker on his arrival, in Mr Norman McDonald’s well decorated car, at the corner of Humphries and Walkers roads, on Tuesday last.

A whole hearted welcome awaited him. A large arch was erected, consisting of gum, streamers and flags, and Anzac Walker’s colors crowning the whole.

Nearby was a table groaning under the weight of the feast provided by the proud neighbours of the returning soldier.

An extra treat was provided in a huge bowl of strawberries and cream, the former specially grown by Mrs Morgan for the occasion.

It was indeed a very gay scene, in true Australian setting.

The bugle calls resounded (by bugler Broomhead) and a rally, by drummer Fergusen, heralded the arrival of the car.

The National anthem was played

by Mr Fergusen, on the violin, Grace being sung, the splendid tea, arranged

by Mrs Morgan and the Misses Broomhead, assisted by Mesdames Fergusen, Broomhead and Woods, was greatly appreciated.

Cr Oates was well to the fore with a glad speech of welcome, which was ably responded to by Private Walker, after which “He’s a jolly good fellow” was sung with thorough heartedness.

Mrs Walker was presented with an Australian flag, though small, the spirit of the feelings was large indeed.

The happy faces of the children many of which have kept up a regular correspondence with Pte Walker,

were a delightful welcome.

Should we decide at any time, to decorate our township with arches, it would be well to secure the services of Messrs Fergusen, Woods, and Syd Morgan, as well as the artistic eyes of their lady friends, why were responsible for the splendid piece of work at Humphries road.

Our best wishes for a long life of happiness to Anzac and Mrs Walker *** THE general meeting of the Progress Association, which was to have been held on Friday the 22nd November, lapsed, for the want of a quorum, the secretary being the only person in attendance. *** THE Tyabb annual picnic will be held in the Tyabb Park on Saturday December 28th. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co Pty Ltd will hold their usual monthly sale at Tanti on Monday next, when a good yarding of stock, sheep etc, will be offered. *** REV E. Tonkin will conduct both services in the local Methodist church next Sunday. Evening subject. “The bane of strong drink.” *** THE new edifice erected by the Methodist people at Pearcedale, will be dedicated at 3 p.m. on Thursday next, December 5th.

Addresses will be given by the Revs E. Tonkin and T. Alday.

This will be followed by a knife and fork tea in the public hall for which great preparation is being made.

In the evening there will be enter-

tainment. A splendid programme has been arranged, including solos from Miss Florence Vines, and elocutionary items from Rev Alday.

Probably a drag will be secured to convey intending visitors from Frankston.

On Sunday, December 8th, the opening services will be conducted, afternoon and evening, by the Rev B. W. Heath, of Armadale. *** Peace Picnic to the Zoo. Favored by a glorious day the children’s picnic to the Zoo was a perfect success.

Mr M’Donald had the train arrangements so perfectly organised, that no discomfort occurred.

The special train left Somervilie at 8.10am and picked up the children from Moorooduc, Baxter, Langwarrin and Frankston, including Mt. Martha.

Mr Le Souef the Director of the Gardens, personally made the visit an education treat, and his staff of courteous attendants were untiring in their efforts.

The place might easily be mistaken for a Botanical Garden, for beautiful flowers foliage plants, shady trees and well kept lawns predominate and though the number of animals is immense, they seem only to occur in the beautiful surroundings, and the idea of captivity does not obtrude upon the pleasure of the visitor.

The place is ideal for a picnic, and the fact that the train lands visitors at the very gates of the Zoo, makes the trip specially suitable for country parties.

It was most noticeable, and to the credit of the children, how kindly

they treated the animals.

They behaved as visitors should in making a friendly call.

“Molly” perhaps, would be the only one that evening, to regret the visit, for when last seen, she was hors do combat - lying done up, with peanuts and lollies all about her.

The return journey was made happy by thoughts of a most enjoyable day, spent with the animals of the whole world.

The general opinion is that the excursion should be made an annual event.

Whether it was the Kaiser’s bonfire that originated it or not, Mr Hartland has proved himself a children’s benefactor, for it was there the brighter idea was originated by him; 224 adults and 370 children took part in the excursion. *** £100 Reward. WILL be paid for information leading to the conviction of the Person or Persons who are responsible for the damage recently done to my store at Somerville.

GEO KEAST *** LEFT in Mornington Train, Saturday evening, parcel containing dress, addressed Mrs Partridge.

Finder please communicate with Corpl A. Partridge, Langwarrin Camp. Reward. *** Welcome Home Committee.

A MEETING of the above committee was held in the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday evening last, in order to take steps to give a welcome to some of the Frankston soldiers who were returning in a few days.

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Owing to the shortness of the notice given, there was not a large attendance.

Cr Oates explained that they had been called together rather hurridly that evening for the purpose of taking steps to give a welcome home to Private R. Walker, Farrier-Sergeant Smith, Private Hanton, Wireless Operator Tait and Driver H. Covington, and as many more who may return within the next few days.

Cr Mason moved that the reception take place on Friday, 6th December.

Seconded by. Mr Tait, and carried.

The following arrangements were made for carrying out the function Mrs H. M’Comb to have charge of the catering arrangements; Mesdames Mason and Tait to arrange the evening’s programme, and Mrs Cunneen to look after the decorating with Mr and Mrs Reeves.

Misses Howett and Johnson and as many volunteers as possible to assist Mr. H M’Comb was appointed doorkeeper It was also decided to ask the Wattle Club for the loan of their crockery.

Mrs Deane moved that a letter be sent to the secretary of the Frankston Fire Brigade notifying him that some of the old members were returning, and asking that other members should attend the welcome in uniform.

The offer of Mr Brierly (through Mrs Mason) to play for the dances at the various welcomes to returned men gratuitously was accepted with thanks.

The meeting then closed *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 30 November 1918

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

The Most Awesome Enid in All The World

By Stuart McCullough I’D been warned. Upon suggesting that, for her birthday, I could take my niece to the bookshop I was told to bring a packed lunch. By which they meant that she was likely to take a long time deciding. This, however, sounded about right to me as I too like to take my time when browsing in a bookshop. I’m not sure what it is about bookshops that demands a decree of decorum, if not outright silence. Is it because bookshops look a bit like libraries that people tend to keep the noise to a minimum?

I’d loved reading when I was a kid.

Maybe that’s because, unlike sport, I was good at it. I know that writers tend to name Milan Kundera, Marcel Proust or something equally pretentious when identifying their literary influences, but if they were honest, they’d all say ‘Enid Blyton’. Because there’s no getting around it – Enid was a literary powerhouse without equal.

She is possibly the most famous ‘Enid’ of all time. I devoured her books in hours to the point that my parents despaired when I informed them the book they’d just bought me had been read, cover to cover, on the car ride home. I was kind of annoying that way. I skipped Noddy and went straight for The Magic Faraway Tree. When I think back, much of my childhood was spent looking for the Magic Faraway Tree, which I secretly hoped was located somewhere in the back paddock, even if no one had ever described the scrub on the other side of the creek as ‘enchanted’.

The Wishing Chair series completely changed the way I viewed my

father’s rocking chair. It was the chair he sat on when reading the paper after work, with a small glass of sherry and a plate of barbecue shapes, cheese and cabana. When he wasn’t reading ‘The Herald’ (which was the afternoon paper then), I’d sit deeply in the

chair, grip the arms and await takeoff.

It never came, which made my decision to wear a helmet seem even more ridiculous.

Then there was ‘The Circus series’ featuring Jimmy Brown. It made me want to run away and join the circus.

Not because I was smitten with the circus lifestyle but because I wanted to meet Lotta. Technically speaking, the horse-riding Lotta may have been my first ever crush. Upon reflection, I’m not sure what value I would have added to the circus. I wasn’t that good with animals and struggled to make a decent fist of the monkey bars, much less the trapeze. Probably sound clerical support.

I was addicted to the Famous Five.

Much like a wedding invitation, I dreamed of a world inhabited by ‘the Famous Five’ with me as their ‘plus one’. I would have happily spent my youth solving mysteries and enjoying lashings of jam and sweet tea rather than doing my homework and watering the plants (my least favourite chore). Julian, Dick and Ann would welcome me. George would be resentful at first but, after I cracked a few mysteries, would give me the crime-fighting respect I deserved. As for Timmy the dog, he’d be all over me like a meat tray.

Of course I moved on to ‘The Secret Seven’. Although, as with musical groups, the bigger the band the less likely you are to recall the individual members. When you say ‘John, Paul, George and Ringo’, everyone knows who you’re talking about. Try doing it with Earth, Wind and Fire and you’ll only confuse people. In many respect, The Secret Seven were the Earth, Wind and Fire of children’s literature. Peter, Janet, Jack, Pam, Sporty, Ginger and Ringo were the Secret Seven, a society with the somewhat unfortunate initials of ‘the SS’, dedicated to solving mysteries. As childhood pastimes go,

I genuinely feel that solving mysteries has fallen off the radar. I blame video games.

At a certain point in your life, you move on from Enid Blyton. Not all at once, but once it happens you can never really go back. But it remains embedded in my childhood. Not that she was without her critics. According to Wikipedia, her works have variously been described as elitist, sexist, racist and xenophobic. Doubtless, she brushed this off as ‘nit-picking’.

As flawed as they are, they are the product of the age in which they were born. What’s fascinating is that they continue to speak to the imaginations of children even now.

After several hours of browsing, I’d selected a book on Economics and something by PJ O’Rourke on the state of politics today which, based on the blurb, I suspect PJ believes is something akin to general insanity.

From time to time I checked on my niece who, like me, was taking her sweet time. It never occurred to me that long-form browsing in bookshops might be a family trait. Somehow, and without prompting, she found herself standing in front of the Enid Blyton section.

There was a period of consultation and much deliberation. Eventually, we went with The Magic Faraway Tree. I’ll be fascinated to see if she likes it. Or whether, next time we’re in Tyabb at my father’s farm, she wants to look for the Magic Faraway Tree in the back paddock. I’m a certain starter. I’ll just need to remember to bring a packed lunch with lashings of jam and sweet tea. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Long Island’s opening three batsmen kept the runs ticking over, but a brilliant fourth wicket stand of 105 runs between Michael Burke and Brad Bailey helped them to a fantastic position.

Bailey batted brilliant to post 75 runs.

At the close of play for the day, Long Island ended up at 9/245 off 80 overs.

Glenn Barclay was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2/38 off 22 overs.

Crib Point will have a very difficult task ahead of them to salvage the match, especially given they sit bottom of the ladder.

Moorooduc relied on opener Ben Williams’ score of 60 in their opening innings at Eric Bell Reserve to help them to a final total of 154 against the Pines.

Williams received little help from his batting partners, as they all toppled alongside him for less than 15.

Williams eventually fell with his side at 4/63, and the tail chipped in to held them to a defendable total.

Pines’ run chase was dealt a blow in their four overs at the crease before the close of play, after Moorooduc’s Robbie Lancaster claimed an early scalp to leave the home side at 1/4 .

Baden Powell will face Somerville in a two day clash.

Main Ridge will battle Red Hill in a

two day clash.

DISTRICT

DELACOMBE Park will go into the second day of their clash against Carrum with a very handy lead.

Jonathan Guthrie’s opening run stand of 80 set the tone for a fantastic innings, as Delacombe Park ended up all out for an impressive 224.

The tail performed especially well, as, as they recovered from 5/117 to post a very impressive total.

Captain Ricky Ramsdale put together an entertaining innings in the middle order, smashing two sixes.

Jake D’Atri can hold his head up after taking four wickets, including the prize scalp of Guthrie caught and bowled.

Carrum came in to bat to close the day out and finished at 0/10 off five overs.

Seaford will be disappointed after a complete capitulation against Seaford Tigers, which left them bowled out after just 35 overs.

Seaford’s opening four batsmen in their crosstown derby combined for only 14 runs, leaving the middle order to salvage something from the innings.

Dil Pageni top scored with 22, and Seaford were left bruised and battered all out for 91.

Matthew Roach was damaging and economical with the ball, claiming 3/18 off nine overs.

Seaford Tigers also saw a number of wickets fall early, and were left struggling at 5/47. Matthew Roach came in to bat and again saved the day by post-

ing 74 runs, including a six, to guide the Tigers to 8/199 at the close of play.

At Thomas Barclay Oval, Heatherhill have started strongly and posted a good total against Hastings.

Heatherhill’s tail let down good performances from the top order, as they finished up all out for 175 from a little under 74 overs.

Luke Hewitt took 4/29 off his 15 overs.

Hastings came in for their innings and batted well over six overs to finish the afternoon at 0/13.

Mt Martha are set to take on Rosebud in a clash that will end next Saturday.

SUB DISTRICT

TYABB have got off to a superb start away from home in their two day clash against Dromana.

Nick Taranto opened for the Yabbies, and put together an unbelievable performance to set his side up for a huge total.

Taranto raised the bat after passing his century, knocking 16 fours to the boundaries and a six as well. He was eventually dismissed for 127, but the damage had well and truly been done.

Dromana will have a big task next week to catch up.

Skye have made a meal for their first innings against Boneo, with their opponents passing their target with ease on the first day of play.

Glen Petersen posted figures of 3/6 as Skye fell for a paltry 57 from 42 overs.

Boneo battered Skye, posting 5/232

off just 38 hours, setting themselves up to take both innings.

At Peninsula Reserve, Jason Bedford put together a captain’s knock in the middle order to help his side to 156 all out against Balnarring.

Bedford hit three sixes and five fours to post a total of 67. His wicket was the last to fall at the end of the 63rd over.

Balnarring’s run chase hit an early speed bump with the loss of their opener, but they settled to make 1/26 from 16 overs.

Andrew Kiston bowled six overs before stumps, impressing to take figures of 1/1.

Tootgarook are set to take on Carrum Downs in their two-dayer.

Rye, who are not flying high after losing five on the fly, have a bye.

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A FANTASTIC team performance by Langwarrin has seen them finish at 246 at stumps in their clash away from home to Mt Eliza.

Six Langwarrin batsmen posted totals above 20, with Taylor Smith raising the bat for a half century.

The Redlegs will have to work hard to get near the target on day two of their clash.

At Harry MacDonald Oval, Peninsula Old Boys have got off to a good start in their run chase against Pearcedale.

Pearcedale won the toss and elected to bat first, with Matt Cousland top scoring from the number three position with 46 runs.

James La Brooy was good with ball in hand for OB, taking 4/39 and doing particular damage to the tail.

Old Boys had 11 overs to make a dent in their target, and performed well to end up at 0/44 at stumps.

Josh Swainston was expensive from his three overs, conceding 21 runs.

Alexandra Park played host to Mornington and and Sorrento in the first day of their two day clash.

Sorrento opened the batting and were left shocked after losing their two opening batsmen for just 5 runs each.

They continued to struggle until a huge middle order partnership of 124 runs between Liam O’Connor and Chris King helped the Sharks recover to make 205 all out. Their last six wickets were lost for just 11 runs.

Rueben Higgins tore through the tail end, claiming 5/12 off less than eight overs.

Mornington batted six overs before stumps, finishing at 0/12.

Flinders’ match against Baxter got off to a rough start as their opening innings was brought to a close for just 76 runs.

Chamika Sattambi raised the ball with a five wicket haul.

Daniel Warwick top scored for Baxter in their subsequent innings with 57 runs to help Baxter claim the first innings. They declared at 3/101.

Flinders are in danger of losing both innings in the second day, as their eight overs to close the day saw them finish at 2/9.

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Chalkitis confident of success SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie HARRY Chalkitis is a man on a mission and for Southern United’s sake let’s hope it’s not mission impossible.

Two-time Victorian Coach of the Year, former men’s state team coach, head coach of Bentleigh Greens and Port Melbourne, head coach of Victoria Vision in the women’s NSL, head of Victoria’s National Training Centre women’s program …

The list of coaching credits goes on and on but right now Chalkitis is focused on a major challenge as Southern United technical director and it’s one he is meeting head-on.

“Football is all about results and we have to be results focussed,” Chalkitis said.

“Anyone who says it’s not is either on another planet or doesn’t have a clue.

“Why do you play if you don’t play to win?

“Development has its place but it will happen while you’re winning games and it has to be like that.”

Southern’s results created records last season but for the wrong reasons.

It drew one of its 27 league games, scored five goals and had 188 scored against it.

Chalkitis restructured the club’s coaching set-up and now is working on overhauling the senior squad.

“I definitely think we can turn things around and if we can start getting results there will be a different emphasis at the club and people outside the club will start looking at us differently.”

Chalkitis is on the phone daily to his many contacts in the game, arranging meetings with coaches and casting a wide net in search of the players who can best fill the club’s two available visa spots.

His long-standing friendship with Arsenal women’s head coach and former Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City W-League coach Joe Montemurro may reap rewards and the appointment of Uruguayan-born Washington Castillo as senior coach has allowed Southern to look at players from South America.

But Chalkitis is not only focusing on sifting through overseas visa prospects.

He’s also searching local and interstate markets for players that would be a good fit for Southern.

He has held discussions with a highprofile goalkeeper and he’s hoping that his Victory and Melbourne City contacts will allow him to deal directly with players who may be lured

Challenge for Chalkitis: Southern United technical director Harry Chalkitis (left), Arsenal women’s coach Joe Montemurro (centre) and Southern United president Shannon Palmer.

to Southern at the end of the current W-League season.

Southern’s 2018 captain Natasha Dakic and goalkeeper Freya Crocker have left the club but for Chalkitis these are minor hiccups along the way and all part of the off-season merrygo-round that is a hallmark of the modern game.

He admits that the club was keen to retain Dakic who is a talented central defender or midfielder but it looks likely that she will join Box Hill United.

“We’ve already achieved one target which was to develop our under-19 squad instead of relying on players from younger squads to supplement that team.

“We’ve got 14 to 15 girls training twice a week under Aaron (Myatt) and I’m pleased with the way that is progressing.”

Chalkitis has been looking at the local women’s scene and targets have been identified and will be contacted this week.

He’s keen to bolster the midfield and striking stocks and he’s confident that he’ll get the players that can turn things around.

“My first aim is to make sure that players who come to Southern and play for us next year are here to com-

pete not just to have a training session.

“Respect is what makes it or breaks it.

“If we can get a bit of respect around the traps where people say ‘we’re going to Southern but there’s no guarantee that we’re going to win’ then we will have improved.”

In State 1 South-East news veteran midfielder Craig Smart has signed on for a ninth straight season at Mornington.

Smart, 35, is a former Frankston Strikers, Frankston Pines and Bentleigh Greens star who has left an indelible mark on the local scene.

It’s believed that Doveton and Peninsula Strikers were among a group of clubs keen to talk to the Scot who has been on the books of Edinburgh giants Hibs and Hearts.

“I’ve got a strong bond with a lot of guys still at Mornington and with the senior team in a rebuilding stage there’s a lot of juniors coming through which is what attracted me to play another year there,” Smart said.

“I contemplated retiring but there’s a couple of incentives to help the young guys coming through.

“It’s year by year now for me and I had a tough season last season which is why I considered my options.”

Smart is a popular figure among his

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peers and next season he’ll come up against many former teammates who are in the senior squad at newly promoted Doveton.

“I’ve been around for a while so there are plenty of old teammates that I play against nowadays but yes it’ll be good fun playing against Doveton.”

It will be even more fun if Mornington wins a place in Victoria’s elite club competition which will adopt a threetier structure after next season.

“It’s exciting to think about promotion next season and getting the club into a position it’s never been in. I want to be part of that.”

In State 2 South-East news there has been a change to Peninsula Strikers’ pre-season fixtures.

Danny Verdun’s men will now take on NPL giant Oakleigh Cannons at Centenary Park on the evening of Tuesday 22 January and the Kingston City match scheduled for the following day has been called off.

Strikers’ central defender George Whiteoak is expected to join State 1 outfit Mazenod Victory.

In State 3 South-East news Frankston Pines announced last week that it had secured the signing of 23-year-old Callum Khaiyath for season 2019.

“CK” is a former Dandenong City and Knox City junior who made the

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breakthrough into senior ranks with Casey Comets under Billy Armour.

He made his senior debut for Langwarrin under Gus Macleod in 2016 and was part of the Lawton Park club’s 2017 championship-winning squad.

“He is an accomplished, versatile footballer who can play in a variety of positions and we are delighted to have secured the services of a player who was being pursued by a number of clubs,” Football Operations Manager Lee Davies said.

Khaiyath joined Noble Park United in round 4 last season.

“He is a right footer and is comfortable playing in either full-back position, as a centre back or in the middle of the park,” Pines senior coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor said.

“He’s fit, has an excellent work rate and technically is very good.”

Pines announced yesterday (Monday) that it also had signed 18-yearold Bailey Atkinson.

The attacking full back has received an outstanding football education with NPL clubs Bentleigh Greens, Dandenong Thunder and Dandenong City.

“We are delighted to welcome another quality young player to the club,” president Steve Spencer said.

“Bailey is an exciting local talent who has opted to join us over an NPL club.

“Credit must go to Lee (Davies) and ‘Squizzy’ (Kevin Taylor) who have identified and secured Bailey who we view as a long-term senior player for Frankston Pines.”

In State 4 South news Seaford United has clinched the signing of striker Mitch Lander who left North Seaford Reserve to play for Pines last season.

“Mitch is a massive signing for us,” Seaford senior coach Matt MorrisThomas said.

“His forward pressure on and off the ball will be really important next season and he’s already shown that he can score goals so we’re delighted to have him back at the club.”

Morris-Thomas is negotiating with a central defender and two central midfielders from local clubs and hopes to reach agreement this week.

“Things are starting to come together really well and we want to become a more professional outfit,” he said.

“We’ve locked in a physio which we haven’t had for a while, we’ve got the new changerooms and we’re basically rebuilding the squad.”

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Women’s champ: Jordyn Hassett tops the Women’s Road Club Championships alongside Bizzy Butterworth (second) and Dale Maizels (third). Picture: Supplied.

Up-and-comer: Jack Marshall receives the under-19s trophy with Joel Hawkins’ mother, Liza, and coach, Chris Savage. Picture: Supplied.

Three-peat: Alex Holden claims his third straight Men’s Road Club Championship. Picture: Supplied.

Road cyclists rewarded at club champs

By Ben Triandafillou THE Mornington Cycling Club hosted their season’s highlight, the MCC Road Club Championships, in Main Ridge on Saturday 10 November.

The MCC Road Club Championships has long been touted as the club’s biggest day of the year, and this year it was certainly no different.

The pinnacle of the club’s year had the biggest turnout they’ve ever had with the women’s competition enjoying more popularity than in recent years.

Mornington Cycling Club president Bruce Trew said the event certainly lived up to its high expectations.

“It went really well,” Trew said.

“The weather was perfect. It was meant to be the best day of the year and that’s exactly what it was.

“It was a good club day and a good competitive race day.”

The main events were won by Alex Holden who took out the Men’s Road Club Championship and Jordyn Hassett who won the Women’s Road Club Championship.

Holden’s win in the Men’s Road Club Championship, brought up his third straight year of success in the feature event.

Trew said it has been great to see Holden continue his successful run.

“He’s really dedicated, rides copious amounts of kilometres and is just

really committed to his riding,” he said.

“He does all the hard work, he’s humble and quietly spoken and it’s great to see him start getting results at the top level.”

Holden has been riding as part of the elite road cycling team, Anchor Point South Coast Cycling, for the past year and has been competing on the National Road Series circuit.

Another notable winner from the championships was 18-year-old Jack Marshall who won the under-19s event as well as being awarded the under-19s Joel Hawkins Scholarship.

The scholarship offers the up-andcoming talent support for his road

cycling development over a 12 month period as a racing member of MCC. It also provides him with a full package of coaching, physical therapy, bike servicing, MCC membership and kit.

Trew said they couldn’t have found a better recipient for the award.

“He was a really worthy recipient, his application was amazing and he was just the perfect candidate for the award,” he said.

“He’s an up and coming junior and just an all-round really nice kid.”

Further results from the MCC Road Club Championships included: In the Legends division: First: Colin Morris, second: Ben Shuster, third: Clive Strickland; Super Masters:

First: Neale Adams, second: Edy Gasparini; Masters: First: Jackson Sharples, second: Dean Phillips, third: Bruce Trew; under-19s: First: Jack Marshall, second: Nathan Mann, third: Flynn Atkins; Elite Men: First: Alex Holden, second: Andy Gynes, third: Jet Turner; and in the Elite Women: First: Jordyn Hassett, second: Bizzy Butterworth, third: Dale Maizels.

The Mornington Cycling Club will hold one more competition for the season, the Criterium Championships, which will be held at Casey Fields in December.

Triples bowls final rescheduled THE REGIONAL Triples Finals which were set to be held at the Mount Eliza Bowling Club on Wednesday 21 November have been rescheduled to be played two weeks later.

The Regional Triples Finals will still be hosted by the Mount Eliza Bowling Club but will now be played on Wednesday 5 December. The finals were rescheduled as some of the teams had made their way into the Victorian Open which was held in Shepparton on the same day.

Despite the change of date, the finals will still be hotly contested by some of the best bowlers on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston area.

In the men’s event, Mt Eliza will play off against Frankston while Dromana and Karingal will face off in the women’s division.

Mount Eliza Bowling Club president Grahame Gordon said the results from the Victorian Open highlighted the quality of bowlers that will be competing in the Regional Triples Finals.

“Our team (Mt Eliza) reached the final eight in the Triples in Shepparton and so did Frankston so I think we will really see a great game of bowls in a couple of weeks,” Gordon said. “[The change of date] hasn’t really affected us. Our greens are very

consistent so it will really be the best quality team that will win on the day.

We welcome anyone who wants to watch a very high quality standard of bowls in action.”

Gordon said the Women’s Triples Final between Dromana and Karingal

will be a really interesting game to watch, having seen the standard of play in the semi-finals.

“They’ve got some very strong teams from Dromana and Karingal competing and their semi-finals games were probably one of the

greatest games of bowls I’ve ever watched,” he said. “It was just an allround great quality game.”

From the Regional Triples Finals, the winners will head towards the State Triples Finals which will be played at the Brighton Bowling Club.

Change of date: The Regional Triple Finals will now be played on Wednesday 5 December due to previously clashing with the Victorian Open.

Picture: Supplied.

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FRANKSTON TIMES scoreboard Out of nowhere: Previously unknown sprinter Dhruv Rodrigues-Chico stormed home to win the 120 metre Men’s Gift final. Picture: Supplied

Hastings Gift hits the ground running

By Ben Triandafillou ATHLETES from across the country descended upon the Thomas Barclay Oval, Hastings in hopes of claiming the inaugural running of the Hastings Gift on Saturday 17 November.

With $8,000 up for grabs in the 120-metre men’s and women’s feature events, the Hastings Gift was bound to attract plenty of attention.

But it was the local Mornington Peninsula-based sprinting team, Pride Performance, who came to the fore in the 120m Women’s Gift as Sophia Fighera took out the first edition of the Women’s Hastings Gift.

Fighera (5.00 handicap) finished ahead of Cara Boustead (10.00) and Commonwealth Games competitor Maddie Coates (-2.00) in the women’s final.

That victory gave Fighera her

second Gift win in the past two years having also won the St Alban’s Gift in 2017.

In the men’s feature event, it was the previously unknown Dhruv Rodrigues-Chico (6.00 handicap) who claimed gold in the Gift final, ahead of Fegiro omuvuie (5.00) and Tim Rosen (14.00). To add to the already impressive feat, it was Dhruv’s first time competing in a Victorian League competition.

Hastings Gift race analyst Brosnan Kelly said it was a fantastic achievement for both Gift winners.

“To win the Gift against the calibre of athletes that competed at your first go is pretty impressive – it’s really unheard of,” Brosnan said.

“Sophia ran exceptionally well. It’s her first year with Pride Performance and she’s had a great year as she also

made the Stawell Gift semi-final earlier this year as well.”

Further winners from the inaugural Hastings Gift included: 70m Open: Hanna Basic (9.25); 70M Restricted: Rachel O’Brien (14.25); 120m under-14 Mixed: Harry O’Farrell (15.0); 120m under-18 Boys: Eugene Read-spinks (19.50); 120m under-18 Girls: Fin Fawcett (26.25); 120m Masters: Steven Coulson (15.75); 300m Open: Mohamad Zeed (26.00); 300m Womens & Masters: Zoe Nicholson (54.00); 800m Open: Ky Davies (50.00); and 1600m Open: Joel Donnar (100.00).

Overall, Brosnan Kelly said the feedback from all the competitors was very positive.

“They all said they’ll be back next year which is massive because if there’s no athletes, there’s no Gift,”

he said.

“I thought the standard of athletes was very good. To have multiple Stawell Gift winners and Commonwealth Games competitors in the inaugural running of the Hastings Gift was brilliant.

“The winners said it felt prestigious, so it will be more about keeping the atmosphere going and hopefully the Gift can continue to get better as the years go on.

“I’m pretty proud of how the inaugural event went and I think it’s a great starting point to build off.”

Similarly, Hastings Gift president Terry Kelly said the first running of the Gift was certainly a success but the support that they received throughout the process was a massive help.

“Being the first one, you don’t re-

ally know what to expect, but all the athletes that came said that they were happy with the facilities and the support we had throughout the process was absolutely fantastic,” he said.

“We had enormous support from the council and local traders, and the Hastings Cricket Club was incredibly helpful as well as they gave us their field for the day and took time away from their own competition.”

Whether we see the Gift again next year, Terry Kelly said he “sees no reason why not”.

“It’s a lot of work and you learn a lot, but the intention is to make it an annual event alongside the Rye Gift and put two great Gifts from the Peninsula onto the calendar.”

The Rye Gift and Family Fun Day will be held on the second Saturday of January, 2019.

Our Luca tops off Hunter’s winning week LOW-FLYING sprinter Our Luca topped off a successful week for Mornington-based racehorse trainer, Jerome Hunter, on Friday 16 November.

The five-year-old gelding’s backto-back victory at the Moonee Valley twilight meeting provided Hunter with his third consecutive win in two days – having had Bianconi Magic and Tall Lady break their maidens the night before at Pakenham.

Our Luca led from the front before kicking clear under the urgings of Mornington-based apprentice jockey Jack Martin.

The Brent Stanley-trained gelding Critical Thinking lunged late, but Our Luca held on for a half-head victory and brought up his sixth win from 12 career starts.

Trainer Jerome Hunter said it’s been a positive couple of years for the stable.

“The last 12 months to two years have been very good and the stable has been going really well,” Hunter said.

“You can’t win them all, but you’ve just got to place them the best you can and hope they’ll be competitive.

We just try to find the right race for the right horse.”

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Hattrick: Our Luca previously winning at Pakenham. Picture: Supplied

Hunter has found the right race for Our Luca more often than not, having finished first or second at every start for his last two preparations.

He has also found plenty of success at Moonee Valley over the past

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couple of seasons, and this season in particular he currently sits at 100 per cent strike rate at the track with two winners from two runners.

Hunter said taking a more quality over quantity approach has paid

dividends for him.

“I’m fortunate enough to be able to sell the ones that I don’t think are all that good up north where they can start to win some races and hang on to the ones that have potential and

are going to go through the grades relatively fast,” he said.

Hunter, who had a good opinion of Bianconi Magic and Tall Lady, said he felt that they both showed signs of having that potential.

“I always liked them heading in,” he said.

“They always showed something, and their trials were encouraging.

I thought they would pick off their maiden’s pretty quickly and Pakenham just seemed the right place to place them.”

Bianconi Magic and Tall Lady both broke their maidens with relative ease.

Bianconi Magic came from the back of the field to score a comfortable three-and-a-quarter length win over equal-favourite Subican while Tall Lady hugged the rails up front and kicked clear for a two-and-a-half length victory. Both maiden winners were ridden by apprentice jockey Stephanie Thornton.

Hunter said he now plans on giving Bianconi Magic and Tall Lady one more start before sending them out for a spell, while Our Luca will head towards another benchmark 78 race at Moonee Valley on Saturday 1 December.

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