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Awards for hard work

THE minds behind a road safety campaign have been recognised at this year’s 26 January awards.

Kai Malcolm (pictured right) was named the young citizen of the year for his work on the Chill Out and Look About campaign - an initiative started after the death of his school mate, Dylan Briggs.

The campaign was also given the community event of the year award, which was accepted by Dylan’s mother Sarah-Jane Balharry (pictured middle) and Frankston High School’s director of student leadership and community engagement, Sarah Bahramis (left). See story page 3.

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Evelyn Street park plans progress Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au FUNDING has been secured to turn open space in Evelyn Street into a public park.

In 2019, Frankston Council backed away from a decision to sell the land to the Department of Justice (“Sale of Evelyn Street open space stopped”,

The Times, 11/6/19). Last week the state government committed $1.3 million towards the development of the space into a park.

The park is planned to include an amphitheatre and elevated performance space, a rainforest garden, planted arbours, footpath connections to Nepean Highway and Fletcher Road, seating and solar lighting, a

play area, and grassed recreation areas. Plans are also in place to install barbecues, a drinking fountain, bike hoops, and a sculpture.

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “the pandemic has brought into sharp focus the value of open green space in our community and this new park will deliver just that – building on Frankston’s reputation as the lifestyle

capital of Victoria”.

Former Frankston councillor Glenn Aitken pushed to stop the sale of the land in 2019. Last week he said “I’m really grateful to Frankston Council for preserving the space and I think the community should acknowledge and applaud the decision.”

“The pandemic proved the value of open and public spaces by ensuring the

community, which was in lockdown, was provided opportunities for properly distanced socialising, recreation and contemplative space,” he said.

“Green open spaces, particularly in city urban centres, are absolutely precious. They should never be lost and instead preserved for people of all ages to enjoy today and into the future.”

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New and experienced players welcomed to our inclusive family club. Registration Day: Sunday February 7. 10am – 2:30pm. Peninsula Hockey Centre. Monash University. Frankston. Free come + Try night: Wednesday 17 February. 5pm – 6pm.

Further details: 8744 4784www.mphc.org.au The Voices of Frankston Choir We invite you to come and join a wonderful inclusive group who have a real love of music covering all genres. Rehearsals start on Wednesday Feb 3rd at 10am at High St Uniting Church Frankston and all effort is being made to make it a CovidSafe environment for singing. Contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 for further information

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Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir is back!

We invite you to come and join a wonderful group of ladies who have a real love of music covering all genres. Rehearsals start on Sunday Feb 7th at 7pm at High St Uniting Church Frankston and all effort is being made to make it a CovidSafe environment for singing. Contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 for further information Fit Over 50 Studio Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30-10.30am. For those over 50 years old. Stay active, keep fit, have some fun and workout to great music. Aerobics class & weight class. $10.00 per class. Nursery Ave, Frankston.

Enquires 0419 713 635 & 0403 021 868 U3A Frankston Returning to Karingal Place We are returning for limited face to face classes at Karingal Place from 1st February. Enrolments for classes and new members available online from 18th January. Please go to our website u3af.org. au for further information. Looking forward to welcoming you back.

Peninsula Activities Group Friendship Club meets every third Friday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, High Street, Frankston. Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 start.

After meeting stop and have a cup of coffee/tea and a chat. Contact Joana 9775 2304.

Family Drug Support – Frankston Non-religious, open meetings for those impacted by someone’s drug and/or alcohol use. Talk/listen in a non-judgemental, safe environment.

Wednesday fortnightly, 6pm at Frankston Hospital, 2 Hastings Rd. Meetings are free.

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Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association Dust off your hockey stick & come and join the PWHA (Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association) who play at Monash University grounds at Frankston throughout the year on a Monday night. Friendly, fun but competitive and a mix of skills and ages range from 13 to 70+. A great way to burn off some of those Covid kilos enjoying affordable outdoor exercise! Contact rebekahkh@hotmail.com to express interest or request a chat/more information.

Royal Naval Association, Port Phillip Bay Branch.

We are aligned with the Frankston Naval Memorial Club and meet at 11.30 on the Second Sunday of each month at our premises in Langwarrin South for meals, drinks, raffles, presentations, dancing on occasions and the odd video show. We also welcome associate members from the Army and Air Force from both the UK, Australia and elsewhere both married or single. We publish a monthly newsletter circulated by email or snail mail to all members so why not come and join us for good company and a generally good time. Please contact the Branch Secretary, Mike Murphy on mhhart42@gmail.com or 0449 070842 for further details.

South End Spirit Basketball The Peninsulas newest community based basketball club South End Spirit is looking for players of all ages to join us in the Chelsea Basketball Competition.

Contact Nicola on enquiries@southendspirit.com.au for more info Sequence (Board Game) Looking for people who may be interested in playing Sequence with a group of people. Happy to teach new players. For details call Alan on 0429 429 296 Try Croquet Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required.

Enquires to Fay 97837340 Little Hands Playgroup Lead by dedicated volunteers, children aged 0-5 years and their parent/carer enjoy free play, craft activities, music, singing and story time. Tuesdays during school term, 10am-12pm, Frankston Forest Baptist Church, 43 Monterey Blvd Frankston North.

Details: playgroup@frankstonbaptist.com.au or 9013 0483 IBS/FODMAP Sensitives Support and Self-Help Association Suffering bloat, pain, foggy-thinking. Chronic foodrelated gut dysfunction. Food sensitivities. Guidance through self-diagnosis of specific food intolerances, resolution, recipes. Face-face forums, individual, small group sessions. No cost. SASHA 0422 918 074 or 0407 095 760 Family History Melb PC Users Group, Mornington, Family History and DNA. We meet at the Mornington Information Centre every 3rd Monday for Family History and every last Wednesday for DNA (research) Q&A, Information, Presentations. www.melbpc.org.au/ sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/family-history Contact Colin 0417 103 678 Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Stargazing Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes at 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Melway ref 151 E1. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable. Details www.mpas.asn. au or phone 0419 253 252. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/mpas0/

Seaford SASH Weight Loss Club Ladies only self-help group. Our ladies are welcoming and encourage each other each week in a non-judgemental way. Weigh-in Tuesday mornings from 8am-10am. Meeting closes approximately 10:30am. St Luke’s Church Hall, 64 William Rd, Carrum Downs.

Call Monica Hernandez: 0438 004 058 Frankston & District Stamp Club Not sure what to do with your old stamp collection?

Come along and meet our friendly club members, always available for help and advice. We meet at 7.00 pm on the third Thursday each month at Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford. Enquiries 5995 9783.

Southern Sounds Chorus Ladies - want to learn to sing? You’ll make great music and great friends by joining us. No previous experience required. Tues 7pm St Jude’s Primary School hall, Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin.

Call Jennyne for details 0438783475 Volunteers Wanted Enveco Health is an innovative social enterprise aiming to assist those with mental ill-health live independently in the community and to recover in a supportive non-clinical environment. We’re currently seeking volunteers to get involved in this innovative project. If you would like to know more visit www.enveco.org.au, and send us a message.

Dog Lovers Walking Group Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Great for puppies. Regular social events as well. Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475 Frankston Parkinson’s Peer Support Group Meets in the Bridget Clancy room at St John of God hospital, from 10 am on the 3rd Monday of each month to listen to speakers, share information and socialise. More info available from Karen 0412 979 902 or Glenys 0437 956 305.

National Seniors Australia Frankston branch meets on the last Wed of each month at Francis Xavier Hall, Davey Street, Frankston. We meet at 10 am for a cup of tea or coffee, followed by meeting at 10.30 am. For further info - Marion: 9776 6648.

Frankston CWA Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930 Frankston North Men’s Forum A forum for food, health and community.

First Tuesday of each month, 6:00pm-8:00pm Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North.

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Frankston Masters Athletics Club Meets every Thursday 7pm at Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston. Sprints, middle distance and distance events. Come along and join us in a supportive and fun environment. All abilities welcome. Phone Frances 0405 474472

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Frankston’s best accept awards A BEACH life saver has been recognised as Frankston’s best citizen of the year at the annual 26 January awards.

Timothy Cutrona has spent a decade at the Frankston Life Saving Club. He teaches nippers, captains a patrol group, and since 2013 has held the role of president.

“My hope for Frankston City is that the next generation will have the same opportunities I did to be engaged with the community,” he said. “I had wonderful mentors through Scouts, karate and motorbike riding and I want my legacy to be providing young people the same access to those opportunities. That is why it is important to give back.”

Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “Tim’s hard work, dedication and love of the community had made him a very worthy recipient of this award and a role model for future generations.”

“Tim’s passion and dedication to the safety of the Frankston City community is second to none,” he said. “No task is too big and he is always on hand to support water safety events throughout the year, as well as empowering young people to connect with the community and each other.”

A young man who helped organise a road safety campaign after the tragic death of a classmate was named the young citizen of the year.

Kai Malcolm was recognised for his work with the Chill Out and Look About campaign.

The initiative was set up after Frankston High School student Dylan Briggs died while riding his bike home from school.

Kai created a website and social media pages for the campaign. “This award is special and I am grateful to have been nominated. It is nice to put my skills into something valuable which will be seen and make a difference,” he said.

“I hope the campaign will inspire people to be more thoughtful on the road, especially around pedestrians. There is no need to rush. If you’re late, you’re late.”

The Chill Out and Look About road safety campaign was also named the community event of the year by council.

Kananook Creek Association veteran Robert Thurley rounded out the award winners on 26 January.

The senior citizen of the year was celebrated for serving more than 40 years with the Kananook Creek Association. “The last 42 years have been a pleasure and I want to acknowledge the late Allan and Yvonne Sisson whose work cleaning up the creek and creating these reserves and walking tracks inspired 400 people, including myself,” Mr Thurley said.

“Although to say I love Frankston sounds corny, I do, and I want to try and inspire people to share their skills for the betterment of our community.

“We are just the people who are here for this short period of time. The creek will be here for thousands of years and I believe we have a duty to leave the country in a better position for future generations.”

FRANKSTON citizen of the year Timothy Cutrona (top), young citizen of the year Kai Malcolm (middle), and senior citizen of the year Robert Thurley (bottom).

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DOLPHINS have become victims of their own popularity when they come close to shore in Western Port.

After years of becoming an attraction at Balnarring for appearing to swim alongside racehorses being exercised in the shallows, there are now concerns about dogs also joining the dolphins in the water.

Dolphin Research Centre executive director Jeff Weir said he had received reports of “dogs, paddlers and swimmers pestering dolphins in Western Port”.

He had also received “many calls” about vessels in Port Phillip doing the same.

In December, the DRI launched a campaign to persuade boaters to keep their distance from dolphins in Port Phillip and Western Port.

“Dolphin Distancing is not just a quirky twist on COVID,” Mr Weir said. “We saw some appalling harassment of whales and dolphins on the few winter days this year when boats

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“The issue is that many small interruptions to a dolphin mother's feeding, resting, nursing, protecting behaviours - albeit small in isolation - add up to potentially threatening levels.”

Mr Weir said dolphins may move as a result of stress “but, just like us, there is evidence that they will stay where the food is and put up with very stressful situations to the point that it takes a toll on them”.

“Because it's so difficult to determine the limit of stress dolphins can cope with, it's best to minimise stresses where we can,” he said.

Approaches to address the issues in Western Port included changing “the social norm” so most people did the right thing; giving community talks; and starting a university intern and community research program.

The study results would help the DRI “to better understand the dolphins use of Western Port and what areas are important, and the time they are spending feeding, resting, nursing, socialising or interacting with other species”.

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Park future secure after sale attempt Continued from page 1 A detailed design process for the park is now underway. Work is expected to commence in July and be completed by the end of February 2022.

An audit was undertaken after the decision to sell the land was reversed. It was finished last year.

Auditors found three issues in the process that presented a “high risk” to council. They were that “there are no

policy and procedures for the disposal of significant assets, there was limited documentation in the minutes of EMT meetings in respect of the sale of the Evelyn Street property”, and that “there was no evidence that council officers involved in the proposed sale of Evelyn Street declared conflict of interest” (“Evelyn Street investigation done”, The Times, 13/6/20).

Council rezoned the 17-21 Evelyn

Street site from mixed use zone to a public park and recreation zone in November 2020.

FRANKSTON MP Paul Edbrooke, Committee for Greater Frankston member Phil Jones, Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon, former Cr Glenn Aitken and Cr Sue Baker at Evelyn Street. Picture: Supplied

Footballer mourned TRIBUTES flowed on social media for Frankston Bombers footballer Ben Tournier, above, who died after his car struck power poles and rolled in Mornington, 12.15am on Australia Day. Police believe Tournier, 29, was heading south on Nepean Highway when he lost control near the corner of Weber Drive and flipped his car.

Frankston Bombers teammates gathered at the club at Baxter later that day to remember him.

Tournier played with the Bombers for more than a decade and was

a regular member of the senior side before more recently playing in the reserves.

Nepean Highway was closed between Strachans and Bentons Roads, both north and south bound, while police investigated the incident.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Anyone who saw the crash, or who has dash-cam footage, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Look after life jackets A FREE clinic to help teach boaters how to maintain their life jackets is coming to Patterson Lakes.

Transport Safety Victoria’s FloatSafe program pilot began last month. MSV recreational boating safety manager Gareth Johnson said “if you’ve fallen into the water unexpectedly and you get yourself in trouble, having a life jacket that doesn’t inflate isn’t much good to you.”

“If you own an inflatable lifejacket in Victoria, you should be performing regular checks to make sure it is going to work when you need it. This program is about familiarising boaters with their lifejackets so that they can conduct these checks effectively.”

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The clinic runs at Patterson Lakes on 17 February at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm. Book at wearalifejacket.transportsafety.vic. gov.au/floatsafe

LEARN to maintain your life jacket at the FloatSafe program Picture: Supplied

Intersection reopens WORKS on the intersection at Wells Road and Thames Promenade have finished early.

The intersection shut on 2 January to allow for the demolition of the roundabout. Lights have been installed and cars are now back on the road.

Major Road Projects Victoria says that “while the road was closed, we removed more than 4800 square metres of materials to remove the roundabout and widen the road, laid 2650 tonnes

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of material for the base of the new intersection, placed 5000 tonnes of asphalt, installed new public lighting, and switched on the traffic lights.”

“Now that we’ve built the new intersection, we’ll close the southbound exit ramp at Thames Promenade that was temporarily open during the closure. We’ll complete the finishing touches while we build the northbound entry ramp and open them permanently in late 2021.”

A MAN police wish to speak to about multiple tyre slashings in Frankston.

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Tyre slasher sought A MAN who allegedly slashed tyres across Frankston last week is wanted by police.

At around 10pm on 23 January, tyres were slashed with a knife on cars parked in Yuille Street, Williams Street, Victoria Parade, and Frome Avenue.

A victim attempted to chase down the offender, but he was not caught.

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Cards, gaming machines stolen TWO people are wanted by police in relation to an alleged break-in at a Carrum Downs property.

Police say that a woman kept watch while a man broke in and stole electronic gaming devices, a laptop, and a credit card.

Images of two people police say can “assist with their enquires” have been released. Contact

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TWO people wanted over an alleged break-in at Carrum Downs. Picture: Supplied

Teenagers arrested ELEVEN people aged between 14 and 18 have been arrested in connection with two alleged crime sprees in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Three teenagers were arrested following an alleged crime spree which spanned the Mornington Peninsula, Carrum Downs, Bentleigh, Blackburn, Toorak, and Bendigo between 1 January and 5 January.

Police allege that one car was stolen and later found burnt out, and another was stolen and used to ram a police car.

One 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-old boys were charged with offences including aggravated burglary and robbery. All three have been remanded in custody.

Eight teenagers aged 14 to 18 were also arrested after separate incidents between 30 December and 6 January.

Four of the teens were arrested after they allegedly attempted to evade police in a stolen car on the Monash Freeway. They were followed by the Air Wing, and allegedly reached speeds of up to 200kms per hour.

The teenagers were charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, and other driving offences.

Southern Metro Region Crime Team Detective Inspector Peter Harrington said “detectives from the Southern Metro Region Crime Team have been working closely with police right across the state to swiftly identify and arrest offenders committing serious offences.”

“With the increase of movement throughout the community, we’ve seen a number of instances where groups of young people have been committing a series of offences together across different parts of the state, not just in their local neighbourhood. We know the deep impact these types of crimes can have on both the victims and

broader community - that is why we have been working around the clock to put a stop to this offending and hold people to account.

“With many people returning to on-site work for the first time in almost twelve months, we implore everyone to stay one step ahead of opportunistic thieves by securing their homes and cars.”

Theft attempts A MAN who police believe tried to commit thefts from multiple cars in Frankston South is wanted.

The man allegedly tried to steal from the vehicles on 1 January.

Police have released an image (below) of the man that they wish to speak to about the attempts. Anyone who recognises him can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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With over 40 years of committed services to the Frankston area, SAI Home and Community Care have now expanded their footprint with an office in Hastings.

The move has been driven by the new Board of Directors as a demonstration of the commitment in ensuring the continued support of the local community.

“There are so many providers that are not based in our community offering both Aged and NDIS services and supports which often mean our community don’t get the personal service that they deserve With long call centre wait times, and a lack of understanding of the geographic area we constantly get calls from clients looking to switch to a local provider.

With our new local office, we are providing a front door for face to face interactions for our clients and their families, combined with our in house consultation for care support and coordination services.” Nicole Standfield, General Manager of SAI Home and Community Care confirms.

Nicole further shares, “It’s so important for our clients to be served by an organisation that is deeply embedded within the fabric of our Mornington community, and our new office in Hastings cements our commitment to a physical presence in the area.”

With the grand opening on Friday the 29th of January, attended by The Hon Greg Hunt, Minister for Health and Aged Care, SAI Home and Community Care hope that the new Hastings presence highlights the need for local and quality community care focused on individual needs, delivered by qualified and caring local staff within this sector.

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Time to listen to Indigenous voices - mayor Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au ORGANISERS were pleased to see a large crowd of supporters at the Changing the Date Yarning Circle event at Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association on 26 January.

“Many of our mob are feeling that, at last, our voices are being heard regarding the date,” executive officer Peter Aldenhoven said.

“We thank all our non-Indigenous allies and supporters for attending in such large numbers.”

Mr Aldenhoven said from the gathering place in Pound Road, Hastings: “It is always a sombre day for our local mob when we least feel part of Team Australia.”

He said the group was “especially heartened by the strong commitments made by Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Despi O’Connor, deputy mayor Cr Sarah Race, Cr Kerri McCafferty and Frankston Council’s Cr Claire Harvey to listen to First Nations’ peoples and advocate for change”.

He thanked the Southern Women’s Action Network, Mornington Peninsula church communities, and “everyone who contributed to this powerful gathering”.

“We really appreciate your support, interest and advocacy because this date is not a date for celebrations.”

Speaking off-the-cuff, Cr O’Connor said she gained inspiration for her talk by standing on the beach at dawn and reflecting on her role and position in life. “When I was invited to speak I

felt it was my duty to stand up and listen and show support. It was like a call to action.”

She said being a person of “white privilege” meant it was often hard to understand what First People had been through.

“We need to listen more and seek to understand,” she said.

“I’m committed to that. It’s part of our education and truth telling. If we don’t listen, we won’t be educated.”

Cr O’Connor said the passing of oral histories through Aboriginal generations was often undervalued by white society. “They told stories as their way of handing down knowledge and understanding and we should listen to them and not just dismiss them.”

She said just sitting and talking over issues, as is done in the Yarning Circle at Willum Warrain, was an effective way of coming together and learning to understand another’s point of view.

Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Despi O’Connor addresses the crowd at Willum Warrain, Hastings on Australia Day. Standing alongside the mayor are Crs Sarah Race and Kerri McCafferty.

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Later, Cr O’Connor said the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948, which came into effect on Australia Day 26 January 1949, did not offer any special benefits to Aboriginals who could not vote in federal elections until 1962. Similarly, the First Peoples who fought for this country in the world wars didn’t get government assistance afterwards, such as cheap loans or land, they “just went back to their missions”.

“Those attitudes account for much of the trauma.”

Cr O’Connor said she had learned much in the past decade about Aboriginal history and culture. “The history I was taught didn’t include their voices as it does now [so] it’s up to us to share what we are learning. If we stay silent, we will not get anywhere.”

Cr O’Connor said any shortcomings in the treatment of Aboriginals were “not anyone’s fault”. “That’s the

legacy we have been left and it is up to us now to listen,” she said.

“I believe we are at a tipping point for the first time in our history. The time is right for conversation.”

The Changing the Date gathering came after a prayer service the evening before called Change the Heart supported by the Village Uniting Church, Mount Eliza, and led by Aboriginal Christian leaders. “[The service] seeks to explore deeper relations between First Australians and non-Indigenous Australians as we all reflect on Australia Day and the need for a more inclusive, less distressing, date,” Mr Aldenhoven said.

“Another date would be less problematic.”

Mr Aldenhoven said the origin of the current NAIDOC Week was a Day of Mourning commemoration held in 1938.

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LETTERS

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au

Set a new date so all of us can celebrate I support for Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Kerri McCafferty, who declined to attend any formal Australia Day events on 26 January (“Councillor bows out on ‘celebration’” The News 19/1/21).

Like her, I respect the heartfelt requests that are being echoed by First Nations peoples to choose an alternate date on which all Australians can celebrate being part of this ancient land.

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples 26 January is a day of deep sorrow. It is a tragic and painful reminder of the commencement of colonisation that ushered in inhumane and systematic policies and practices aimed at destroying Aboriginal culture and to dispossess them of their lands.

For more than 230 years Australia’s First Nations peoples have suffered wide ranging injustice. The lack of progress towards achieving the Closing the Gap targets after so many decades, is shameful. The time for change is long overdue.

Some signs of hope are emerging. An increasing proportion of people of non-Indigenous heritage are choosing to walk alongside the First Peoples in a spirit of reconciliation. Today, some 90 per cent of all Australians believe that building relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people is critical to the future of our country.

If we truly commit to being part of this shared journey then changing the date of Australia Day will be just one step, but an important one, along this path.

All councillors and people who live and work within the shire should respectfully observe 26 January, for what it is, a day of mourning.

Councillors should follow the lead of several other municipalities and demand that the federal government nominate an alternate date on which all Australians can celebrate being part of this great nation.

Diane McDonald, Mount Eliza

Date check I am surprised you gave front page credence to a furphy that has been floating around for some years now on social media - that January 26 is Australia Day not because that’s the day in 1788 when Governor Arthur Phillip ran up the flag in Sydney Cove, but because it is the day the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 came into effect in 1949 (“Australia’s date with history” The News 27/1/21).

The article states the Act came into effect in 1948, the date spread in the social media furphy.

It is incorrect, the legislation was enacted in late 1948 and proclaimed on 26 January 1949. That date was chosen because January 26 was already the date widely celebrated across the country as Australia Day, in recognition of Phillip’s flag raising more than a century and a half earlier.

Those interested can research this for themselves (for instance, the Australia Associated Press factcheck website: aap.com.au/no-this-is-

not-the-real-reason-australia-day-is-celebratedon-january-26/) Ian Sharp, Somers

Changing times It was very heartening to see councillors like Despi O’Connor, Sarah Race, Kerri McCafferty, Antonella Celli and Anthony Marsh out and about supporting reconciliation with First Nations around 26 January.

Let’s look forward next year to all councillors supporting a Mornington Peninsula Shire event, like those of our neighbouring municipalities, to honour the survival of First Nations people and acknowledge the truth of our colonial past.

Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Meaningless day I think we can all agree that Cook the navigator arrived 28 April 1770 and the First Fleet on 18 January 1778 (“Australia’s date with history” The News 26/1/21).

The controversial date of 26 January is deeply significant to some. For others, in 1949 it was the day Australian citizens were recognised as such and not merely as British subjects; however, this was not much more than a token, since in 1975 a properly elected Australian government was dismissed by (the agent of) Queen Elizabeth of England.

Since then Australia day has been meaningless to a great many citizens.

The Australia Day honours, richly deserved by some recipients, have become degraded when awarded to some other recipients, devaluing the entire system. It is patently obvious that many awards are political, many are to push politically correct agendas for minorities or popular causes, some are rewards from the party, some simply for doing their paid job, some are just plain unearned and unjustified, the recipient being no more entitled to a gong than me.

At least you can’t buy a knighthood anymore.

Inevitably, our monarch will soon pass away, God bless her soul, and Australia’s date with destiny will have arrived and we should sever all ties and become a republic. No governor general.

I think all Australians would welcome this.

We could have a new national day. Possibly a change to our flag. Maybe reset the music of our national anthem to a dramatised version of “Waltzing Matilda”, [which is] already instantly recognised worldwide as Australian; and, for Heaven’s sake, write a new national anthem, the present one being a pop song for its time, and replace the ghastly words which always make me cringe and which nobody can recite from memory.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Court support How preposterous is the opinion of Labor stalwarts that Margaret Court should not be publicly honoured as a true Australian hero both

in sport and society?

Well done Margaret for your lifelong efforts for sport, good pastoral and social work. Bless you for that, we all need a good example, at least now and then, to lift up our drooping spirits.

Maureen Federico, Frankston South

Jet skis rule I thought Mornington Peninsula Shire Council had agreed to act on irresponsible jet ski operators. One only has to visit several beaches on Port Phillip to see nothing has happened.

At Rye, on Sunday 24 January, jet ski riders were weaving in and out around swimmers.

They slowed down a little, but not enough for safety.

Does someone have to be killed before the council acts?

Wendy Gown, Shoreham

Bring back prayer In reply to the statement that “in our enlightened age, imaginary gods have nothing to do with any of the processes” (“Prayer not re quired” Letters 19/1/21): Besides the Bible, Christ was mentioned by two other historians: Flavius Josephus, a first century Jewish historian and commander of the Jewish forces in Galilee (37–100 AD) and Tacitus (a Roman historian) who referred to Christs’ execution by Pontius Pilate and the existence of Christians in Rome) in his final work, Annals.

People have been have been persecuted, tortured and killed for their Christian faith, showing that God is anything but imaginary. This was especially so in the 20th century.

Australia’s history since 1788 has been based on Christian principles in law, government, family structures, and where Christian ministers have defended the needs of Indigenous Australians.

Some books detailing this influence are The Bible in Australia, a Cultural History (Meredith Lake), Stories of Australia’s Christian Heritage (Elizabeth Kotlawski) and Campfires at the Cross (Heather Le Griffon).

In 1606, Pedro Fernandez de Quiros (1563– 1615), a Portuguese sailor/navigator, in exploring the Pacific discovered, he thought, the great south land and called it Tierra Austrialia del Espíritu Santo, literally Southland of the Holy Spirit.

History shows that atrocious and shameful acts have been done in the name of Christianity; they discredit Christs’ name immensely.

Christian prayers embody God’s wide and encompassing love of people, hopefully making our councillors pause for thought, that issues before them are of spiritual and practical significance.

The replacement of Christian prayer was not an item I recall on Cr Anthony Marsh’s 2020 election papers.

I believe we should reinstate prayers before Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meetings.

Steve Howard, Mornington

‘Token’ help The members of the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers and Residents Association wish to voice their support for Blair Heading who has brought to light the rates situation on the penin-

sula (“Seek rate relief” Letters 13/1/21. While some municipalities are providing direct support to financially struggling ratepayers, our shire is refusing to do so, claiming that various payment plans which however accrue interest, which will naturally have to be paid back at a later date, are sufficient.

Peninsula ratepayers are hurting just as much as their Melbourne cousins with the loss of income because of COVID-19 and deserve much more than this token gesture.

Jan Dwyer, secretary, MPRRA, Rosebud

Dangerous path Just putting it out there regarding the state of the bike path in Tyabb, from the airport in Mornington-Tyabb Road to Boes Road.

While we were walking there were broken bottles along the path, which my friend and I tried to remove as much as we could. Mums, bubs and children were also on the path at the time, along with dogs Walking towards Flinders college we noticed quite a few branches overhanging onto the bike path.

We went around the bend where there was plenty of overhang, a guy on a pushbike was approaching, saw us and ended up in the ditch. If he had not of seen us, we would have definitely collided I did not report this [to Mornington Peninsula Shire] as I had reported a previous incident, and nothing was done A few months ago, I was close to being hit crossing the road at Graydens Road trying to get across to the bike path to Tyabb. Cars fly around that corner (from Frankston-Flinders Road) and they can’t see us due to the bushes on that corner I feel one day, someone is going to be seriously hurt, and that is very worrying, as I had previously reported this and was assured it would be looked into.

I really hope that this issue is fixed before there is someone hurt. Cheryl Marris, Hastings

Distant memories It’s an age thing, as in going crackers. Social media prerequisites: All decisions are instant, no need for evidence, no deep thought required and certainly no defence if challenged; similar to what the Navy used to call “Urinating in a public space” (in my day a five pound fine and loss of good conduct badges.

No, never charged or perhaps, never caught?

Truth is based on feelings, beliefs, perceptions, occasionally adding in education and upbringing. Some may say if you’re relying on people you’re relying on mud.

On a personal basis. I’ve lost my instant memory for words. Google helps, but not if you’re lying down in bed after lights out and you search for it, and it evades. If you’re not careful it can keep you there searching for an hour or more, and it’s already 2am.

Eventually, occasionally, it arrives, and I mark it, recording the word in my voice memos, but it doesn’t necessarily help next time, particularly if I’ve forgotten I have it on my mobile phone.

Similar with a song, but worse. The words, “those demned elusive Pimpernels” - adds in the concern/risk of “losing it”. Cliff Ellen, Rye

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Seafordites don’t want Frankston’s electric light able to inquire why the Council did not start the work on Monday instead of Friday, and thus save a lot of unnecessary inconvenience to Sunday visitors.. *** A MEETING to further the object of securing a bowling green for Frankston was held last night.

The shire president (Cr W. P. Mason) occupied the chair. Mr Milner Macmaster (hon sec) reported that he had interviewed from 80 to 100 people on the subject with encouraging results.

A deputation was appointed to wait on the Council on Thursday next to ask permission to construct a green on the reserve near the tennis court – Messrs E. Barrett, Macmaster and Young being appointed to represent the views of the majority.

Cr Oates intimated that he was opposed to the green being placed on the site proposed.

He contended that it would be encroaching on the rights of the people who used the foreshore for picnic purposes.

The greens would be open to the public and the land required would be small, not greatly exceeding 80ft by say 200ft.

The result of the deputation will be awaited with interest. *** WE have received for publication from Mrs Annie Peebles, a letter in which she asks for space to correct a few of what she terms, “the many vicious untruths circulated during Cr Oates unwarrantable and unjustifiable attack on my son at the repatriation meeting.”

Mrs. Peebles then says, referring to her son – “(1) It is not true that we financed him; (2) We know he was

Compiled by Cameron McCullough MR W. Klauer, secretary of the Seaford Progress Association, has received the following communication from the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, under date of 17th January 1921: “I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 21st ult., asking that the commission will take the necessary steps to have the Seaford district deleted from the Order granted the Frankston and District Gas and Electric Light Co, in order that supply can be obtained from the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. The question of revoking the whole Order as proposed by the Frankston and Hastings Shire has now been considered by the Commission, and I have this day communicated with that Council, making certain suggestions, which should enable the Council to reach finality in the matter.”

A letter has been received by the Council, as stated above, but its contents have not been made public.

The matter will come up for discussion at next Council meeting. *** A LOT of unnecessary profanity amongst motorists was caused on Sunday last by the action of the Shire Council in leaving the crossing at Wells Street to the beach in an unfinished state of repair.

Scores of motor cars negotiated the area of deep loose sand which separated Bay Street from Wells Street, but it proved a trying experience.

Chauffeurs emerged from the ordeal with a wild eye and savage visage.

The repairs to the crossing have now been completed, and as the job only took three or four days it seems reason-

trying to sell the business; (3) He does not owe his father any money; (4) My affidavit was so twisted and misquoted that no one could recognise it in its original form.”

Mrs Peebles then proceeds to ask “Why should Cr Oates drag our personal and private affairs before the public?” and suggests that it was done to “discredit and blacken the character of a man brave enough to shoulder the responsibilities which others shirked.”

“The Standard” regrets that Mrs Peebles should seek to re-open this question, as the matter has already been carefully and exhaustively dealt with by the Repatriation Committee, to which her son, Mr R. E. Peebles made his appeal.

He made certain charges against Cr Oates but when asked to substantiate them before the Committee he was totally unable to do so.

Mrs Peebles’ reference to Cr Oates “unwarrantable and unjustifiable attack” on her son is ridiculous.

It was young Peebles who accepted responsibility for putting Cr Oates on the defensive, although the enquiry disclosed the fact that others were behind pulling the strings.

If Mrs Peebles had any “disclosures” to make which would have given any weight to her son’s charges, she should have given her evidence before the Committee at the proper time.

She certainly did send in an affidavit which read as follows: “I, Annie Peebles, married woman do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that some time ago Mr Strong came up to me in Bay St and told me he had left Oates and if Roland was thinking of going on with the case against Oates he

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oring to dispose of his interest in the business the firm owed Oates considerably over £100 for milk supplied, and this despite the fact that they had raised the price of milk to the public while Oates was still delivering to them at the old rate.

By the exercise of reasonable business ability Peebles and Strong should have succeeded in their enterprise.

Instead of that they steadily lost ground until things reached such a stage that Peebles, evidently thinking it wise policy to get out, tried to sell his share in the partnership.

It was at this stage that Oates stepped in, and in a perfectly legitimate way insisted on provision being made for the payment of his milk account.

Peebles admitted that no undue pressure was used by Oates, and that the ultimate sale of the business to Oates was not a forced one.

The transaction, apparently did not suit one or two people whose active antagonism towards Cr Oates is very well known.

They thought they saw another opportunity of dragging Cr Oates’ name through the mire, and were not slow to embrace it. There is little doubt that Peebles was in the hands of those people, and was largely influenced by them in formulating his charges. All this was made perfectly clear at the enquiry.

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On the strength of this statement, I communicated the information to my son.”

Mr Strong, at the enquiry, emphatically denied the truth of Mrs Peebles’ Sworn Statement and stated that he had always maintained that Cr Oates had treated him fairly.

Young Peebles could not produce an atom of evidence in support of his many allegations. His own witnesses were responsible for the statement that he was under financial obligations to his parents, and Mrs Peebles assertion to the contrary does not help to clear the position at this stage.

It was also distinctly proved in evidence that Peebles was endeavouring to dispose of his share of the business unknown to his father and his partner, as was also the fact that Peebles owed his father money at that time.

The action of the Committee in finding the charges disproven, and exonerating Cr Oates, has received general public endorsement.

Cr Oates really insisted on the enquiry being made public, and he made it clear that his dealings with Peebles throughout had been open and above board. Those who know Cr Oates best were not surprised that he came through the ordeal with flying colors.

His long and creditable career as a public man has established for him a reputation for straightforwardness and fair dealing that is not easily shaken.

Cr Oates has done a great deal to assist returned soldiers.

He did far more to assist Peebles and Strong in their new enterprise than many others would have done.

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Collapse costs Moorooduc, Carrum top of the table, Boneo sneak a win over Tyabb

By Brodie Cowburn

PENINSULA

A TAIL order collapse cost Moorooduc a chance at victory on Saturday.

Moorooduc played host to Long Island. The visitors were sent in to bat first and put a good total on the scoreboard.

Brad Bailey was Long Island’s best with the bat with a well-earned half century. His side finished their innings at 6/198.

Moorooduc’s run chase didn’t start as planned. Three of their top order batsmen were dismissed early to leave them struggling at 3/23.

A brave middle order showing from Pathum De Mel, including four sixes, put Moorooduc back in the hunt. They recovered to reach 6/183, but were quickly running out of overs.

Moorooduc lost their last four wickets for just four runs, ending up all out for 187. They finished 11 runs short of the win.

Flinders weren’t able to defend a strong total on Saturday as they took on Pines.

Flinders set Pines 208 runs to win.

Matthew Gale and Blake Hogan-Keogh impressed at the crease - a 114 run stand a highlight of the day.

Pines weren’t daunted by the task ahead of them. Damien Lawrence, Billy Humphrey, and Lai Leaunoa each scored over 40 to guide their side to victory.

Pines won with three wickets and three overs to spare.

The Seaford Tigers notched up a three wicket win on Saturday by chasing down Main Ridge’s total of 126.

Somerville also joined the winner’s list with a five wicket victory against Heatherhill.

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their 40 overs Rye were at 9/121, 28 runs short of victory.

Steve O’Neill was the best performer for Mt Martha with the ball, taking 3/18.

Carrum Downs had a bad day against Skye. They were bowled out for only 76, dooming them to a 52 run loss.

Balnarring got a win on their home deck, defeating Tootgarook.

Falling short: A tail order collapse cost Moorooduc a victory over Long Island. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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the top of the District table with an impressive win over Rosebud on Saturday.

Carrum made the long road trip up to Olympic Park to tackle Rosebud.

Both sides were equal on wins for the season heading into the clash.

Carrum chose to bat first and had mixed fortunes at the crease. Six batsmen of their eight batsmen that went out to the middle were dismissed for single-digit scores.

Luckily for Carrum, Mark Cooper and Jake D’Atri were in good form.

They scored 76 and 42 respectively to help their side to a total of 147.

D’Atri wasn’t finished there, and dominated with the ball too. He wiped out Rosebud’s middle order, posting final figures of 5/15 off his eight overs.

Rosebud ended up all out for 93,

well and truly short of victory.

A brilliant knock of 88 from Tim Clarke got Delacombe Park the win over Hastings.

Hastings set Delacombe Park 184 to win.

Clarke came in as an opener and got his side’s chase off to a dream start.

His huge total proved the difference, as Delacombe Park eventually hit the winning runs in the final over with three wickets to spare.

Around the grounds, Dromana bowled out Crib Point for 111 to get the win at home. A half century from Nick Barfuss helped Frankston YCW to a comfortable win over Pearcedale.

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BONEO held on to claim a narrow win over Tyabb on Saturday.

Boneo put 172 runs on the scoreboard after batting first. Opener Ryan Jellie was their top scorer with 52 runs.

Tyabb’s run chase looked good early, and at 1/71 they were in the box seat. Momentum then swung towards Boneo, and the scoreboard soon read 5/81.

The middle order and tail end got things back on track, and Tyabb were able to take the game down to the final over. Needing just 5 runs to win, Tyabb lost their final wicket.

Mt Martha were also a winner on Saturday. They took home the points against Rye. Mt Martha batted first and put together a patient innings. They set Rye a target of 149 to chase down.

None of Rye’s batsmen could capitalise on good starts. At the end of

SORRENTO got the better of Red Hill in a competitive clash last weekend.

The Hillmen were sent in to bat first, and started well. Opener Luke Robertson impressed with a score of 71.

After their 40 overs Red Hill finished at 5/168.

After losing both openers cheaply, first drop batsman Robert Wilson came in to put Sorrento back on track.

He smashed 88 runs to put his side in the box seat.

Off the back of Wilson’s hard work, Sorrento went on to grab a three wicket win.

A disastrous tail order performance saw Baxter throw away a brilliant chance to win against Mt Eliza on Saturday.

Baxter bowled brilliantly, and managed to bowl their opponents out for just 90. Adeel Hussain posted his side’s best figures with 3/10.

Needing just 90 to win, Baxter looked to have an easy task ahead of them. They got off to a nervy start though, and lost both openers cheaply.

Things hardly improved from there, and wickets kept on falling. At one stage Baxter lost 4/0.

Baxter were eventually bowled out for just 62, dooming them to a devastating defeat.

In other matchups, Baden Powell defeated Mornington by 117 runs and Peninsula Old Boys defeated Langwarrin by 60 runs.

Portland Sky’s back on track HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou MATT Laurie’s promising sprinter Portland Sky has made amends for his unsuccessful trip to Queensland with an all-the-way victory in the $160,000 Group Three Manfred Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

Having finished at the back of the field in the Group Three Vo Rogue Stakes (1400m) at his only run in Queensland in January, Portland Sky bounced back into form at Caulfield to land a three-quarters of a length victory.

The three-year-old son of Deep Field held off the challenges of some talented gallopers with the Caulfield Guineas runners-up Aysar and last year’s Blue Diamond Stakes winner Tagaloa failing to reel in the speedy colt.

Moving on from his horror trip to Queensland, Mornington-based trainer Matt Laurie is now setting his sights on some of the feature sprints in Adelaide over the Autumn carnival with Portland Sky. Laurie said races like the Group Two Euclase Stakes (1200m) and possibly the Group One

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Goodwood (1200m) could be on the colt’s agenda.

“Happy to put a line through his run in Queensland as he trialled beautifully last week and we were very happy with him coming into today,” Laurie said post-race.

“He’s got good tactical speed. He can relax and he’s got a good sprint. He’s always shown us plenty right from (being) a young horse.

We’ll no doubt get the opportunity to run in something better.”

Despite some classy horses looking to run him down, jockey Luke Currie said he was always confident in the race.

“He’s a nice horse and he was going to win a long way out,” he said post-race. “Only went steady through the first part of it and then he kept quickening the tempo from the 600 himself and he was always going to be hard to run down. He’s a really nice horse.”

Now with two Group Three victories to his name, Portland Sky holds a record of three wins from six career starts. He has accumulated $243,000 in prizemoney.

Sky’s the limit: Matt Laurie’s Portland Sky wins the Group Three Manfred Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.

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Spotlight falls on Wallace Cup SOCCER

Wallace Cup action: Langwarrin midfielder Callum Goulding in possession as Mornington midfielder Kyron Kerr closes him down during last year’s cup final. Picture: John Punshon

By Craig MacKenzie THE ninth staging of the Wallace Cup takes place this Saturday at Monterey Reserve.

The annual charity event commemorates the contribution to the local game by the late Steve Wallace, who died on 19 July 2011 at the age of 54.

Wallace was a Langwarrin life-member and former club president, committeeman, coach, player and Bayside League referee.

Along with former Pines president Alan Hodkinson he played a pivotal role in forming the soccer liaison committee that has provided an important line of communication with Frankston council for clubs in that municipality.

Mornington has won the Wallace Cup five times while Langwarrin broke its duck last year with its inaugural success.

However Mornington has been hit by injury and is expected to be without star English imports Josh Heaton and Josh Hine, multiple NPL Golden Boot winner Milos Lujic and defender Andy McIntyre.

The other clubs in this year’s 10-team tournament are Peninsula Strikers, Skye United, Frankston Pines, Baxter, Seaford United, Somerville Eagles, Rosebud and Mount Eliza.

The day kicks off at 12 noon when Baxter takes on Somerville (Pitch 1) and Rosebud clashes with Mount Eliza (Pitch 2).

The semi-finals kick off at 3pm and 4pm and the final is at 5.15pm.

Work on a multimillion dollar revamp of Monterey Reserve is due to start shortly.

The project includes demolition of the existing social rooms and dressing rooms and a complete rebuild and Pines will take up residency at the multipurpose sporting facility at Wedge Road in Carrum Downs throughout the coming season.

Last Thursday night Pines defeated State 2 outfit Peninsula Strikers 4-1 in a friendly at Monterey Reserve.

CJ Hodgson (2), Tito Vodawaqa and Jordan Avraham scored for Pines while Strikers’ reply was an own goal from Scott Webster whose twin brother Simon played for Pines after leaving Doveton due to work commitments.

Avraham’s skill was pivotal in two of Pines’ goals.

He set up the opener for Hodgson in the first half with a ball over the top curled with the outside of his right foot and syncing with the striker’s diagonal run.

Hodgson’s first touch was excellent enabling him to then slot the ball past a stranded Robbie Acs from close range.

Avraham’s goal came from a second half freekick bent into the top corner.

On Saturday Strikers drew 2-2 with Chelsea at Centenary Park.

All four goals came in the second half and Chelsea led twice with goals from Max Timuska-Carr and Adrian Lotca.

Jai Power scored Strikers’ opener thanks to a Shane Tagliaferro through ball while Danny Brooks was brought down late in the game inside the area and Tom Hawkins converted from the spot.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Dylan Scott from Mornington.

“He’s a great pick-up as he is a quality player.

He is a cousin of our captain Connor Scott,” Chelsea gaffer Carlo Melino said.

Scott, 23, can play in midfield or central defence.

Also on Saturday Pines downed Skye 3-1 with goals from Fijian internationals Tito Vodawaqa (2) and Savenaca Baledrokadroka.

Mark O’Connor scored for Skye.

It was Pines’ third straight State 2 scalp in January, a run that started with a 4-3 victory over Berwick City.

The other Saturday friendlies saw Baxter draw 3-3 with State 2 opponent Mooroolbark at Baxter Park while Aspendale Stingrays defeated Tullamarine 3-2 at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex.

Baxter was impressive against an opponent two divisions higher.

Matt McDermott, Nathan Yole, Nico Juric and Lawrence Komba were missing from the Baxter matchday squad.

But central defender Charley Hunt, central midfielder Jack Buttery, left back Liam Duff, attacking midfielder Nat Daher and striker Drew Reid stepped up to the mark.

Daher was the pick of the bunch and his performance was highlighted by a stunning move that netted the equaliser after Mooroolbark had gone 3-1 up in the second period and looked to have a fitness edge on the home team.

Daher received the ball near the halfway line and immediately spun past his opponent then unleashed a precise through ball that enabled Lewis Gibson to charge through on the right before striking a firm low shot that went in off the far post.

Baxter’s other goals came from Luke Grant’s looping first half header and a Ben Meiklem fol-

low up after Daher’s second-half penalty had been saved.

State 5 South outfit Aspendale led its State 5 North opponent Tullamarine 2-0 at half-time with goals from James Macnab and Kenan Nuhanovic but Tullamarine hit back early in the second half to level.

Matt Bruce came on late in the game and grabbed the winner.

Aspendale’s best were Nuhanovic, Macnab and Ben Garside.

The big clash on Sunday was the Lawton Park match-up between NPL 2 side Langwarrin and NPL 1 visitor Eastern Lions.

A second half goal from Lions’ striker Ardi Ahmeti settled the issue.

Other Sunday friendlies saw Seaford United go down 7-4 to Hampton Park United at North Seaford Reserve while Mount Martha lost 5-4 to Mount Eliza at Mount Eliza Secondary College.

Dylan Waugh scored all of Seaford’s goals and his haul included a first-half hat-trick.

Mount Martha’s scorers were Ali Giordano (2) and Marcus Poda (2) and Mount Martha coach Chris Sanderson used a squad of 14 made up of six senior squad players, some triallists and some reserve squad players.

“We played four 25-minute quarters in what was a cracking game and a really good hitout for both sides,” Sanderson said.

Meanwhile the draw for the first and second qualifying rounds of the 2021 FFA Cup will be livestreamed on the Football Victoria facebook page at noon on Thursday 4 February.

The first qualifying round is scheduled to take place on the weekend of 13/14 February.

Entry for NPL and State League clubs is mandatory and clubs must complete the FFA Cup registration form by Wednesday 3 February.

The FFA Cup will retain its name while Football Australia (previously Football Federation Australia) consults with the football community throughout 2021 regarding the possible renaming of the competition.

This week’s friendlies: WEDNESDAY: Seaford Utd v Mount Eliza (North Seaford Reserve, 7pm).

SATURDAY: 2021 Wallace Cup (Monterey Reserve starting at 12 noon), Pakenham United v Chelsea (IYU Recreation Reserve, 6pm & 8pm), Dandenong South v Aspendale Stingrays (George Andrews Reserve, 1pm & 3 pm).

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