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Club rooms damaged THE club rooms at Baxter Park were badly damaged in a ram raid last week. The incident was the second time the building had been targeted this year. A statement on the Frankston Bombers Facebook page read that “the news came through at 4:45am this morning [26 June] that a car had rammed through our club room doors.” “Unfortunately, this is the second incident of this nature since February this year, where a vehicle has caused damage to the facility. The car was stolen from Frankston before making the trip to Baxter Park and reversing through the glass doors, where a man then entered the rooms. “Police are currently investigating, and we urge anyone with information to come forward to the police.” Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to report any information. Picture: Supplied
Final siren sounds for sports season hopes Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE 2020 MPNFL season has been cancelled. AFL South East announced the decision to call off their competitions on 27 June. All senior football and netball divisions will not go ahead this year. There were hopes that the league would be able to get up and running
next month, with a plan to return already outlined. AFL South East had announced that they planned for the season to get underway by 25 July, with a shortened fixture and a zero salary cap. After a further meeting between AFL South East officials and MPNFL club representatives last weekend, plans to start the season were scrapped. The Times understands that only
five clubs in each division had indicated that they were definitely on board to play out the season. AFL South East Chief Operations Officer Shaun Connell said “whilst we are disappointed to cancel the 2020 MPNFL season, the health and wellbeing of the community and the sustainability of our clubs has always been our priority.” “We took a positive approach to return to the playing field but, with
needed to ensure that all 22 clubs, and AFL South East as an organisation, emerged from this pandemic in a healthy state. We look forward to working with our clubs to create a safe and healthy environment for all members and volunteers moving forward.” AFL South East will draw up plans for an opt-in informal competition later this year if restrictions allow for it.
growing concern around the management of clubs during COVID and the growing uncertainty within the community, it was agreed that traditional MPNFL home and away season was not viable for 2020. Once it became clear that the long term sustainability of clubs was at risk, the decision was clear cut and needed to be made in a timely fashion,” he said. “COVID-19 has presented a very unique set of circumstances and we
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Robert and Di opened their first shop Dove and Lyre in Sydney in 2013 and remained open until February this year closing just after opening in Mornington in late January.
These are spiny oyster Turquiose from Arizona in sterling silver
There are two reasons for opening in Mornington at this time. Firstly, Robert and Di have always wanted to become resident on the peninsula, and secondly, the bush fires in East Gippsland crippled their shop’s business in Lakes Entrance, which has been open for almost 4 years.
When the covid-19 pandemic came almost straight after, the community in East Gippsland has been devastated, having lost its income for the season. These factors induced Robert and Di to open in Mornington earlier than expected and hopefully Lakes Entrance will recover quickly, when visitors can return to enjoy this beautiful part of Victoria. Dove and Lyre Mornington is a shop that is sure to impress - a fascinating eclectic mix of unique and wonderful objects that have been collected over the last 8 years. To name but a few of the most amazing items for sale is a 120 million year old baby Dinosaur - Psittacosaurus Sinensis, a small herbivore from China; a three chambered Amethyst cave from Brazil; museum quality crystal and fossil specimens and some amazing fossils and crystals from Australia. This amazing shop has a vast range of Gemstones – from the common to the obscure, in a price range from $5 to over $5,000. Their extensive range of fossils includes trilobites, ammonites, Woolly Mammoth teeth, and even a Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth. Dove and Lyre have a display of Australian and European meteorites including the latest one to hit Russia in 2013. There is also Moldavite and Libyan glass, the results of meteorite impacts. Did you know there are 172 known impact craters in the world and Australia has 25 of these? Also, for sale are Antiquities from around the world, dating back to several thousand years BC. From the Pre-historic to the Historic and Modern, come and have a look at their incredible range of jewellery – from early Roman, to antique, Art Deco and the latest handmade Sterling Silver and beaded Jewellery! What a choice! Dove and Lyre also have a superb collection of Butterflies and Bugs, framed and under glass. It is their intention to provide many natural history and scientific pieces for those interested in these areas. Make sure you put Dove and Lyre on your ‘MUST SEE’ list when you are down and about in Mornington.
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Maybe not up your street however they are really stunning to those who collect. Choose from beautiful butterfiles and other bugs.
Left: Needs no explanation, however did you know they were formed 1.8 - 2 BILLION years ago? Right: Our baby dinosaur come and pay her a visit!
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Works to begin at schools
Road works create ‘chaos’ ‘chaos’
a great local school and the opportunity to learn in a wonderful environment designed for modern education.”
THE state opposition has slammed works which have closed the Thompsons Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road intersection for five weeks. South Eastern Metropolitan region Liberal member Gordon Rich-Phillips said the works have “created an absolute nightmare for over 58,000 daily road users”. “The road detours put in place as a result of this closure are now blocking lanes on surrounding key intersections causing traffic chaos. These roads include McCormicks Road where it intersects with Thompsons Road, Wedge Road where it intersects with Frankston-Dandenong Road, Hall Road and Frankston-Dandenong Road, Ballarto Road and FrankstonDandenong Road. “With COVID-19 restrictions starting to be lifted, we are seeing traffic volumes starting to increase and return to normal. Priority should have been given to complete this project earlier to take advantage of the significantly reduced volumes of traffic. “The Andrews Government’s botched detours around Thompsons Road are causing traffic chaos. It needs to immediately fix the lane closures and traffic light sequences to get traffic moving again”. The intersection closed on 5 June and is scheduled to reopen on 13 July (“Roundabout to go”, The Times, 3/6/20).
CONTRACTORS have been appointed to complete upgrades at Seaford Primary School and Patterson Lakes Primary School. Multipurpose and arts facilities will be constructed at Seaford Primary School. The administrative building will also be overhauled. Interface Construction has been appointed to complete the $5.3 million project. Two new classrooms, and expansions to the library, ICT, and science
buildings will be completed at Patterson Lakes Primary School by SwitchCo Build. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “these local upgrades are part of the school building boom that is happening right across Victoria.” “Upgrading Patterson Lakes Primary School and Seaford Primary School will give local students access to great classrooms and facilities. We’re making sure that every child has access to
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A PATTERSON Lakes man has been arrested and charged after police seized 360 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine from a shipping container which had arrived from Malaysia. On 8 June, Australian Border Force officers examined a shipping container of furniture which had landed in Melbourne from Malaysia. Inside the container alongside the cargo, they found 18 unidentified cardboard boxes. It is alleged that the boxes were filled with small packages, which when opened and tested returned a presumptive positive result for methamphetamine. Approximately 360 kilograms of drugs were seized, which police estimate had a street value of up to $180 million. In the early hours of 17 June, Australian Federal Police officers arrested a 36-year-old man at a Patterson Lakes home. They then arrested two Malaysian men at a property in the Melbourne CBD. The three men were charged with attempting to possess a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug. The Patterson Lakes man was remanded in custody, and the two Malaysian nationals faced the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 18 June. AFP officers also executed search warrants at properties in Carrum, Williams Landing, and Cheltenham as part of their operation. AFP southern command assistant commissioner Bruce Giles said “our enquiries into the exact source of the drugs remain ongoing. We will continue to work closely with our overseas partners to target the criminal syndicates behind this importation and attack the links they have to Australia.” “These arrests should serve as yet another warning. Even despite COVID-19, the AFP and
its law enforcement partners continue to doubledown on organised crime, working harder to outsmart the criminal networks in order to dismantle and prosecute them at every opportunity,” Mr Giles said. “Had this drug seizure made its way to Australian streets, countless lives would have been affected. Drug users, healthcare workers who deal with drug issues each and every day, and families torn apart from the scourge of illicit substance abuse.” Australian Border Force regional commander Craig Palmer said “the ABF uses a variety of methods to find illicit drugs, including x-ray, detector dogs and a range of sophisticated substance detection technologies. Our techniques and intelligence is constantly evolving, and so is the dedication and ability of our highly trained officers.” “Criminals continue to find different ways to try to hide harmful drugs, and while concealment methods are getting more advanced, so is the ABF’s ability to detect them.” A DISCOVERY of what police allege is methamphetamine. A Patterson Lakes man was arrested after the drug seizure. Picture: Supplied
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Camper death investigated AN appeal for public assistance has been put out as part of an investigation into the death of a man in Noojee last Sunday, 21 June. It is believed the man died after being assaulted by a number of people at a camping ground. Police believe that the victim was with a Langwarrin man over the course of the weekend. Investigators have been told the 49-year-old Springvale man arrived at the Toorongo Falls campground on 15 June. By the evening of Friday, 19 June, up to 25 groups were camping at the site. Police believe that the man may have been assaulted by other campers on the Friday night or Saturday morning. The altercation that preceded the assault possibly related to the victim’s dog, police said. At 9pm, 20 June, the victim left the camp site with a Langwarrin man and went to a nearby hotel. Concerned staff offered to call for medical assistance for the man, but he refused and the pair travelled back to the campsite. At 9pm on Sunday the duo returned to the hotel, with the assault victim appearing disoriented. An ambulance was called but the man died on the way to the hospital. Victoria Police Detective Inspector Tim Day said “we know that people witnessed the incident and those people will be able to assist us in identifying those responsible for the assault.” Images of the victim, his vehicle, and the site where he had set up camp have been released by police. Anyone who recognises them is encouraged to step forward to help with the investigation. A MAN who died after an incident in Noojee last week. Images of his camp site and car have also been released. Pictures: Supplied
Speedster stopped A LANGWARRIN man caught driving at nearly double the speed limit has had his car impounded. The man was driving a white Commodore sedan on Warrandyte Road at around 3.30am, 21 June, when he was pulled over by police. Somerville Highway patrol officers allege the 26-year-old was driving at 116kmph in a 60 zone. The man will face court at a later date, and may lose his license for a year.
Stolen car spotted A MAN in an allegedly stolen car was caught by highway patrol officers in Carrum Downs last week. At around 10am, police patrolling on Wedge Road spotted a stolen car using their automatic number plate recognition technology. Police intercepted the car and arrested the man driving, a 40-year-old Chadstone resident. He was charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft from motor vehicle, false plates, driving while disqualified, drug driving, breach of bail, and breach of community corrections order. The man was remanded in custody, and will face court at a later date. Somerville Highway Patrol has five vehicles fitted with automatic number plate recognition technology.
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DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy with Belvedere Bowls Club members. Picture: Supplied
Benchmark for bowlers BELVEDERE Bowls Club members will play in more comfort from now on, with ten new benches installed. The benches were funded through a federal government grant of nearly $3500. The club applied for the grant through the Dunkley Stronger Communities Program Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “this funding has enabled Belvedere Bowls Club to purchase new comfort-
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able bench seats which are environmentally friendly and manufactured locally.” “I’m thrilled to be able to support this great club and ensure that players and spectators have comfortable seating when not on the green. Belvedere Bowls Club plays such an important role in our local community, I’m very proud to be supporting them with this funding,” she said.
“The Dunkley Stronger Communities Program delivers funding to local groups for small scale capital works that improve community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.” The benches are made from recycled plastic from Carrum Downs company Replas. The Bowls Club currently has around 180 members.
Writer talks about her journey through Africa AUTHOR Pamela Watson will speak to Frankston Library members over Zoom this week, detailing the 14,500 kilometre journey she took through 17 countries in Africa. Ms Watson’s book Esprit De Battuta: Alone Across Africa on a Bicycle explores her experiences of cycling through the continent. She will also talk about her second book Gibbous Moon Over Lagos, which focuses on her entrepreneurial efforts in Africa. Ms Watson will speak on 3 July starting from 12.30pm. To find out more or to book a spot for the free
event visit library.frankston.vic.gov. au/Whats_On/PamelaWatson
AUTHOR Pamela Watson, who will speak to Frankston Library members this week. Picture: Supplied
ROBERT Kalma busking at Mornington’s Wednesday market. Picture: Yanni
Music for those in need MAN of many facets – secondary school teacher, sports psychologist, author, artist, and these days, “muso” – Robert Klaas Kalma says he will use all his skills as a busker at Mornington’s Wednesday market. Kalma, 80, who lives with his wife Sue at Mount Martha, has in recent years overcome prostate cancer and a major heart attack. However, he is not deterred by these setbacks and sees music as an “opportunity towards making a full recovery”. After joining the ProBuskers and playing for audiences
around the Mornington Peninsula, Mr Kalma saw a bigger picture: “I wanted to do more after the terrible bushfires and now the coronavirus outbreak.” He won approval from the Red Cross, Mornington Peninsula Shire and Mornington Chamber of Commerce to raise money for the Red Cross by busking. Now he is looking forward to being able to restart his career at the Wednesday market in Main Street after the long lock down.
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Beach box owners dodge fee rise Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au THE owners of beach boxes on Crown land managed by Mornington Peninsula Shire have succeeded in preventing their annual licence fees being increased to $1200. The shire has agreed to charge $990, with a further discount to $700 if the beach box is less than five square metres. In a submission to the council Mornington Peninsula Beach Box Association vice-president Mark A Davis said the proposed $1200 licence fee plus other shire-based fees meant that “in most cases” beach boxes were “higher than those applied to a resident’s residential property”. He said providing a weekly waste service to beach boxes contradicted the licence requirements which banned the storing of waste. Mr Davis also called for a review of the CIV rate which was applied equally to residential properties and beach boxes which he said received “little or no service” from the shire. In arguing for licence fees to be based on value, Mr Davis said beach boxes at Rosebud “could be valued at less than $100,000” which was likely to be much less than that of one at a Portsea. However, council is yet to decide on more far reaching changes to its beach box policy which could ultimately lead to a ban on their ownership by non-peninsula property owners (“‘Locals only’ rule for beach boxes” The News 1/6/20).
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BEACH box owners have persuaded Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors against a steep increase in their annual licence fees, but the future remains cloudy over other regulations, including restricting ownership to peninsula property owners. Pictures: Keith Platt
Cr Antonella Celi said her motion for council not to proceed with its 2020/21 draft budget plan to increase beach box licence fees was being made as a result of the submission from Mr Davis. Council officers said shire’s estimated income would drop by $121,800 if Mr Davis’s suggestion was adopted. In a comment attached to Cr Celi’s notice of motion at the 23 June online council meeting, the officers said that “from a good governance perspective it is preferred practice to consider or
conduct budget matters … when the budget is presented for adoption rather than via notices of motion”. After the meeting Cr David criticised the cut in beach box fees, saying it had halved the amount of money available to spend on “community submissions”, many of which “would involve jobs for our community”. He told The News that the decision to drop beach box licence fees would lessen opportunities for much needed job-related community projects during
the pandemic emergency. The decision to effectively “give away $195,000” to a non-productive lobby group did not take the crisis situation into consideration “especially its effect on those that cannot afford the luxury of a beach box”. Cr Gill said one councillor had already suggested another community project as worthy of being financed by the shire “but, in reality, we’ve already spent that money on a luxury item for a small group”.
MORNINGTON Peninsula Regional Gallery is set to reopen to celebrate its 50th anniversary with an exhibition that follows the development and growth of its collection, 1 July-22 November. The FIFTY exhibition features about 100 works, including eX de Medici’s Red (Colony) 2000, detail above, Arthur Boyd’s iconic Mt Martha from Rosebud Beach 1938, Lisa Roet’s giant primate finger Orangutan Index 2001-03 and Locust Jones’ epic Geronimo 2011. Founded in 1969 by Alan McCulloch, the-then Mornington Peninsula Arts Centre acquired its first artwork in 1970. Its collection has grown to include more than 1800 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures. An online launch of the MPRG: FIFTY exhibition and 50th publication will be streamed live from 6pm, Thursday 23 July. Afterwards a weekly in-conversation series will be presented 7.30pm, Thursdays. Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is on Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington. Open 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Details: Visit mprg.mornpen.vic. gov.au or call 5950 1580.
Alarm over whale-chasing boats Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au RESEARCHERS from the Dolphin Research Institute are worried about the welfare of a southern right whale mother and her calf after they were harassed by a vessel near Cape Schanck on Sunday. A volunteer citizen scientist with the institute’s Two Bays Whale Project was watching the whales as they appeared desperate to evade a harassing vessel. The normally slow-moving southern right whales were seen travelling fast and frequently changing direction as the boat maneuvered in an apparent attempt to photograph of the pair. There were so many reported incidents of whales and boats being pursued boats in Port Phillip and near Phillip that the institute closed own its online whale alerts. Research officer David Donnelly said the whales at Cape Schanck were the first validated sighting of such a young southern right whale in the records of the Two Bays Whale Project for Victoria’s central region. “Southern right whales are a critically endangered species in Victorian waters and are part of a genetically distinct population of less than 300. They are making a slow recovery from the brink of extinction,” he said. “It is very disappointing that a mother with a young calf at their most vulnerable time should be placed under such unnecessary stress.” Institute executive director Jeff Weir said the boat’s skipper “could be subject to a significant fine”. “Yesterday we had sightings of killer whales, humpback whales, southern right whales and dolphins in our
CITIZEN scientist Barb Wallace took this photo closer to shore of the southern right whale and its calf which was pursuded by a boat off Cape Schanck on Sunday. coastal waters,” he said. “We also had many other reports of harassment from Port Phillip and along the Phillip Island coast. The Dolphin Research Institute was so concerned about the situation that it shut down its online whale alert to avoid encouraging more harassment. “It’s almost like the first calm day
for ages made some boaters lose common sense,” Mr Weir said. “It is remarkable to have these animals in our marine backyard, and we must respect them by obeying the marine mammal regulations,” he said. “It’s not about spoiling the remarkable experience of seeing whales and dolphins, just showing common sense.”
Regulations state that “people shouldn’t deliberately approach dolphins closer than 100 metres (whales 200m) in boats, 300 metres on jet skis or 30m for paddlers and swimmers”. “If dolphins or whales pop up close to you or approach your vessel, then ideally stop if safe to do so and watch, or slow down and keep your direc-
tion,” Mr Weir said. “Enjoy and value our remarkable marine treasures, then let them swim off, without following.” To report sightings of whales or dolphins go to www.dolphinresearch.org.au or call 5979 7100. Frankston Times
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Social and presentation to Mr and Mrs Wilcox Compiled by Cameron McCullough LAST Monday night the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall was crowded with friends and well-wishers who assembled to say farewell to Mr and Mrs A. G. Wilcox. The popularity of the guests was testified to by the large and representative attendance, accounted for by the fact that during a long residence in Frankston both Mr and Mrs Wilcox have proved admirable citizens in every way. The hall was beautifully decorated. Friends from the country had supplied an abundance of wattle blossom, and with palms and other pot plants loaned by Mr A. Bailey of the Frankston Nurseries, a very fine effect was secured. Balloons of various colors hung from the ceiling and added to the picturesqueness of the scene. The Frankston Brass Band was in attendance under the leadership Mr Blaskett, and the inspiriting music supplied sent the proceedings along with a live swing. Dancing interspersed with songs and other items made an attractive programme. Mr Fairnie’s songs, with Miss Kimlin at the piano were greatly appreciated while Sergeant Finn in his clog dance turns, met with a most enthusiastic reception. The catering arrangements were supervised by Mrs C. Dalman, VicePresident of the Wattle Club and this lady is to be complimented on the completeness of the arrangements in this connection. The guests on arrival to the hall were met by members of the committee, and
as they were being conducted to their seats by the chairman of the committee (Mr M. Brady), the band struck up “For they are jolly good fellows”. The people rising and joining in with fine effect. After refreshments had been served Cr Oates took charge of the proceedings, and the guests were escorted to the stage, where valedictory speeches and presentations were made. Rev. E. P. Macfarlane (Anglican), said he was pleased to be present to testify to the profound respect in which Mr and Mrs Wilcox were held by all classes of the community. They had been excellent citizens, and Frankston was sorry to lose them. The present splendid gathering of friends and well-wishers, including the leading citizens of the town, was an eloquent testimony of the respect felt for the departing guests. The rev. gentleman spoke as a citizen, and one who had known the Gregory family for many years. (Cheers.) Mrs Wilcox, as a member of that family had a splendid example set her by the late Mrs Gregory, than whom Frankston never had a greater friend and benefactor. The speaker referred to Mrs Wilcox’s work on behalf of public movements, wherein her great energy and organising ability had proved invaluable. Mr Wilcox was a man of great geniality, and was also largely identified with the public life of the town. He had done much to advance the commercial prosperity of Frankston and the district could not afford to lose him. Mr and Mrs Wilcox would carry
with them the love and affection of all who knew them well, while everyone joined in wishing them every prosperity, health and happiness in their new home. (Cheers.) Mr H. Vicars spoke on behalf of the R.S.S.I.L.A. and the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Committee, Mr Wilcox having been president of both organisations. Mr Vicars knew from personal observation that both Mr and Mrs Wilcox had worked extremely hard in the interests of the soldiers, and it was entirely due to the initiative of Mr Wilcox that a sum of over £300 was recently raised for the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Fund. (Cheers). Mr H. Gamble, as vice-president of the Frankston Horticultural and Agricultural Association, referred with regret to the departure of Mr Wilcox, who as treasurer of the Association, had proved such a valuable member. He was always keen to improve the status of the annual shows, and had been instrumental is increasing the value of prizes, notably in the horse sections. The vacancy caused by his departure would be hard to fill. Mrs Wilcox had proved an invaluable member of the Wattle Club, and in other ways had always assisted local movements for the public good (Applause). Councillor W. J. Oates, on behalf of the public, presented Mr and Mrs Wilcox with a wallet of notes. He voiced the general regret felt at their departure, and trusted that they would soon “make their pile,” and return to Frankston to reside for the rest of their lives. Mr Wilcox had served his country in
France, and it was hoped that in civil life he would have all the success he deserved. (Great applause) Mr and Mrs Wilcox would be missed by many, and it was hoped that with the gift from the residents they would be able to purchase some little token that would serve to remind them of the many friends they were leaving behind in Frankston. (Cheers) On behalf of the Wattle Club, Mr L. J. Ward made a presentation to Mrs Wilcox of a handsome blackwood roll-top writing cabinet. He spoke in appreciative terms of the work done by Mrs Wilcox as secretary and said that much of the success attained was due to her efforts. The gift was made in the hope that it might prove useful; also that it would serve to remind the recipient of the many strenuous and happy days spent in the service of the sick and wounded soldiers who visited Frankston at the invitation of the Wattle Club. (Cheers) Mr Blaskett, conductor, spoke on behalf of the Frankston Brass Band, of which Mr Wilcox was the president. Mr Wilcox made a brief but heartfelt response. It was apparent, that both he and Mrs Wilcox were greatly moved by the warmth of the reception accorded them. Mr and Mrs Wilcox departed for Benalla on Tuesday. *** LIEUTENANT Bennett, one of the mechanics, who accompanied Sir Ross Smith in the aerial flight from England to Australia, recently motored from Sydney to Melbourne via the coast, reaching Cranbourne on Sunday last without any mishap. On proceeding along the Cranbourne
road to Frankston the first mishap occurred through the motor getting bogged, but with the assistance of the neighbors the car was extricated and enabled to proceed on its way. *** Heard in the Train Probably the Council will soon be approaching the ratepayers, asking for permission to purchase the turnout at the Frankston gas works. Recent events seem to point that way. Will the Frankston Gas Co. deny that its present plant is incapable of supplying the necessary power to effectively light Frankston? It’s engine power last season could not generate sufficient electricity for all needs. This season 500 additional units are required for lighting alone, still there are upwards of 100 residences waiting for current. And yet some people are reported as holding the view that it would be a difficult matter to prove that the company has not fulfilled the conditions of its contract! A less difficult proposition would be for a half-dozen long-suffering householders to stand out and absolutely refuse to pay on the grounds that they never received the light for which the company charged them. The new owner of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Frankston, has a small army of workmen at present engaged in renovating the premises. He intends expending something like £2000 on improvements and additions. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 25 June 1920
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Arts Centre and its infrastructure; built on its sculpture and eclectic street art collection; and promoted the city’s reputation as an arts, festival and events destination. Incorporating Frankston Libraries, Frankston Major Events, Frankston Arts Centre and Council’s public art programs and commissions, the strategy aims to strengthen our community through learning, new experiences and engaging arts programs. If you have ideas for how to promote the city’s reputation as an arts, festival and events destination, Council wants to hear from you. To complete the online survey, visit thefac. com.au before Friday 17 July, 5pm. To request a hard copy of the survey via post, contact Frankston Arts Centre on 9784 1060. Everyone who completes the survey will go in a draw to win one of three $100 vouchers for Frankston Arts Centre.
Frankston City Council is proud to support two grant streams for artists and creatives as part of Council’s COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Package Grants are available in two categories: Creative Industries - to support local artists and creatives to build the capacity of their practice via participation in further training, career development activities, mentorships, workshops and other projects directly related to career development. Eight successful recipients will receive $2500. Artist Grants – to develop new work that can be presented online, in a site specific location or at a venue that complies with social distancing restrictions at the time. Eight successful recipients will receive $4000. Submissions open: Submission close:
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By Craig MacKenzie WHILE other sports announce a season shutdown soccer looks set for a season reboot this weekend. Three local clubs– Langwarrin, Mornington and Peninsula Strikers – will host junior NPL matches during a bumper double header involving under-13, under-14, under-15 and under-16 teams playing on Saturday and Sunday. In an interview on Football Out West Show last week FV’s Football Operations Manager Will Hastie gave every indication that the state governing body remained committed to a return to competition. He confirmed FV’s preference for a 16-game senior season and the expectation that “largely the competition structures will stay intact” meaning that most leagues should comprise 12 teams. The first phase of the season will see teams playing each other over 11 rounds before splitting into a top half and bottom half and playing another five rounds against teams in their half of the league. “If every team plays each other once we’ll consider that a bona fide season in 2020,” Hastie said. He also suggested that the season would extend into October. “Some people might have seen the announcement that cricket and AFL put out in relation to an extended use of facilities for AFL into the early part of October,” he added. “We’ll be announcing something similar which will get us into that early October window and that will enable us to play four to six weeks longer than we would normally have played.” FV’s Senior Executive Manager Business Ser-
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“I’ve got a good squad with lots of depth and the way things are shaping I think this season is pretty much a free hit for every club.” He says the impact of Pines’ four Fijian internationals has been immense. “You can just see the way players have reacted at training. “Everyone has lifted because there’s so much competition for places.” Taylor and a number of support staff were joined by the Fijian imports last Saturday at Monterey Reserve as Pines’ all abilities program was launched. Local federal MP Peta Murphy joined in the Come and Try session as did ex-professional players Bobby McGuinness and Russell Athersych and Pines will host another all abilities session this Saturday at 10am. Meanwhile Mornington’s clubrooms will remain closed on Saturday when it hosts Berwick City in their junior NPL clashes however the canteen at Dallas Brooks Park will be open. “We are going to be very cautious on our first weekend back whilst we work through the challenges of COVID-19 and make sure we are adhering to all the (biosecurity) requirements,” club president Matt Cameron said. Langwarrin was likely to have its canteen open but is working through health department guidelines while Strikers were not in a position to open the canteen as we went to press. “At this stage the only thing that will be open is a toilet or two, the referees’ room and the physio room,” Strikers vice-president Steve Schreck confirmed. Here are this weekend’s junior NPL fixtures: SATURDAY: Mornington v Berwick City, Dallas Brooks Park (U13s 9.30am, U14s 11am, U15s 12.30pm, U16s 2.30pm); Peninsula Strikers v Dandenong City, Centenary Park (U13s 10am, U14s 11.30am, U15s 1pm, U16s 2.40pm); Oakleigh Cannons v Langwarrin, Jack Edwards Reserve (U13s 10.10am, U14s 11.20am, U15s 12.45pm, U16s 2.45pm). SUNDAY: Langwarrin v Kingston City, Lawton Park (U13s 9am, U14s 10.30am, U15s 10.30am, U16s 12pm), Peninsula Strikers v Glen Eira, Centenary Park (U13s 10am, U14s 11.30am, U15s 1pm, U16s 2.40pm), Gippsland FC v Mornington, Latrobe City Sports Stadium (U13s 9.45am, U14s 11.05am, U15s 2pm, U16s 12.25pm).
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By Ben Triandafillou TRAINER Dean Binaisse has topped off a remarkable comeback with a three-year-old filly that was twice recommended to be put down following an unsuccessful knee operation last year. Following a breakthrough victory at Caulfield on Saturday 28 June, Binaisse explained the long journey taken to get Felicia back to not only full health but to be competitive in city class races after the ownership group were told to expect the worst. The former Matthew Seyers-trained Felicia was unbeaten as a two-year-old in Adelaide winning twice by a combined margin of more than eight lengths before suffering a bone chip in the knee. While she went to a clinic to have it removed, a secondary infection worsened the joint with the leg showing little response to any treatment. Despite two veterinary clinics of the opinion to put the filly down, Ribblesdale Stud’s Brooke Barker insisted otherwise. Further scans and operations, pushed by Barker, saw the filly start to show improvement with Barker also providing rehab for Felicia on her farm before heading to Binaisse’s property in Mornington to utilise his water walker. Binaisse said “this horse wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for [Brooke]”. “She was the one who dug her toes in and wouldn’t let them put her down,” he said. “The people at Golden Plains (Animal Hospital) did a super job on operating on her again. “It’s taken a long time, but with the water walker and the beach program that we’ve got, that’s what has nursed her back to health and got her to racing. The owners came into this with no expectations, and we’ve managed to get five runs in this preparation and she’s going to the
Defying the odds: The Dean Binaisse-trained Felicia wins by four lengths at Caulfield on Saturday 28 June. Picture: Supplied
paddock perfectly sound.” Felicia made her return to the racetrack in the $120,000 VOBIS Gold Dash in April where she managed to finish half-of-a-length away in third. The gutsy filly had another three starts resulting in a fifth, third and second placing in town before scoring her first win back on Saturday in the three-year-old fillies handicap. Binaisse said there’s also been plenty of quirks that have needed to be worked out before returning the filly to the races.
“She came to us with some ordinary habits,” he said. “She was hard to ride, she had to be loaded last and they struggled to get her into the mounting yard. “But that’s where the lead pony ‘Elvis’ comes into it. “[Felicia] wouldn’t even roll in the sandroll without him but now she’s become attached to him. He keeps her happy in the roll, he does a lot of her work with her at the beach and even leads her out onto the track on the mornings that
we take her there. “The beach was a pretty big thing for [Felicia’s] recovery but again, without Elvis, we wouldn’t have achieved what we have so far. That’s just the extent you’ve got to do to keep horses happy.” Felicia will now go out to spell at the stud to “thicken up and mature” before coming back to target some black-type mares races if the tracks remain wet.
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As President of Greenways Village Resident’s Committee, I am delighted to have this opportunity on their behalf to say thank you from each and every resident for the happy, selfless, dedicated and professional manner in which we have been cared for during these weeks of isolation. From day one of isolation, Lesley and her team immediately swung into action to implement systems for our safety, health and benefit. For example, pick up and delivery service from our local chemist to the village, and then hand delivered to our units. Inward mail hand delivered to our door by the staff and a drop off box at the front door for outgoing mail each day. The same process for parcels.
With the restaurant closed, it was converted to a packing line for food deliveries five days a week. Frozen meals were available from our kiosk for the weekend. The kiosk was expanded and restocked to become an old-fashioned General Store for so many of us. Payment was achieved by a simple process of direct debit with a weekly invoice. All this has been achieved by the staff whilst still performing all their normal tasks, which were not easy under isolation. A mere thank you is totally insufficient to portray our gratitude to all the staff here at Greenways, but I am hopeful that in the very near future we will find a way to totally embarrass Lesley, our very special manager and her staff, with a gesture of our gratitude!
Brian Casey
President Resident’s Committee
There are Seven Reasons why Greenways is the best Village for Us Retirees 1. You make us safe in ways we would not think of, so we have far less stress, and do not have to think about the situation. 2. Your honesty makes you trustworthy, and we know you have our best interests at heart. 3. You looked for ways to relieve days at home without social contact, so you created residents’ stories and jokes for us to have a laugh.
To Lesley, Sandra, Lee, and all our wonderful Staff at Greenways.
4. You made it easy for us to have mail, chemist, food, and essentials available by arranging delivery and payment (delivered to 130 residents despite the weather conditions). 5. We always have after hours help if needed.
Thank you for the way you covered with door to door delivery of all our daily needs during our recent lockdown.
6. You made contact easy with a table at the front of the office door for drop offs such as mail and scripts.
Much also appreciated the constant notices with information and updates.
7. You encouraged us to ring each other; a resident we may not know or have much contact with.
“How Glad am I that I moved into Greenways”
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Safe, secure and full of the most wonderful people. Staff and residents alike, the people of Greenways Village are caring, supportive, and lifelong friendships ready for the making. See it for yourself. Come visit, talk to the people who live here. We’re certain you’ll be making new friends in no time.
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