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FRANKSTON is following in the footsteps of Collingwood Football Club in a bid to help the homeless. Council will trial a 12-month pilot program to establish three ‘Magpie Nest’ houses in Frankston to provide accommodation and support to homeless people. Collingwood FC’s Magpie Nest Housing Project, launched in 2012, helps people sleeping rough on the streets or in unsafe rooming houses. Safe and good-quality accommodation with reduced rents is provided and “wraparound” case management support, in partnership with mental health services and employment agencies, help homeless people get back on their feet. Frankston councillors unanimously voted at last week’s public council meeting to back a proposal by Cr Glenn Aitken to mimic the ‘Magpie Nest’ project in Frankston. “In a ground breaking initiative, Major Brendan Nottle of the Salvation Army in conjunction with Eddie McGuire and the Collingwood Football Club, worked to create a model which has seen only a few people housed initially, and has now grown to around 80 people, in the space of only two years,” Cr Aitken said. A council officers’ report identified “under-investment by federal and state government … as contributing to a growth in rooming houses, inadequate housing supply and service gaps”. Emergency housing agency SalvoCare backs council’s push to bring the Magpies Nest model to Frankston. The Salvation Army agency’s records show there were 2,200 “unique clients” seeking emergency housing in Frankston in 2012-13 and 600 “repeat clients”. Three houses will be rented to nine homeless individuals aged between 30-60
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Dog days, afternoons may return Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au DOGS are in with a sniff of returning to Frankston’s city centre after councillors narrowly voted to fully investigate reversing a 20-year ban. Council officers will prepare a full report on overturning a ban on canines in Frankston’s central streets after a four-three vote at last Monday’s public council meeting. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer has led the pack in pushing the ban reversal despite not being a dog owner herself. Cr Mayer said “other people” had asked her to raise the dogs ban on their behalf. “I have been approached on more than one occasion to undertake a review regarding council’s policies around banning dog access into Frankston’s city centre - to help drive up foot traffic for local business at a time that we have a high vacancy rate.“ Some councillors at last week’s meeting urged caution about allowing dogs back into central Frankston due to the potential for dog attacks and irresponsible dog owners not cleaning up after their pets. “I don’t own a dog but I love dogs,” Cr Glenn Aitken said. “As much as I like dogs … I think that bringing dogs into the city centre is very much a backwards step. There will be a number of people who will be responsible, as they always are … the fact is not everyone is as well mannered.” Cr Suzette Tayler also had reserva-
Make it snappy? Dogs could soon be allowed back into central Frankston after a 20-year ban on canines on city streets. Picture: Gary Sissons
tions about overturning the ban. “I think we’re opening ourselves up to a lot of things that may take place in the CAD [central activity district] if we allow dogs. We’re not a country town … we’re a city and I don’t think it’s appropriate to have dogs in the CAD,” she said. Cr Colin Hampton believed “lots of people and dogs on a leash will mix [and] some people are terrified of dogs.” Cr Aitken noted “there are people
who will bring in large cross breed dogs into the city centre that have not been properly trained to socialise with other dogs … or be around other people”. However, Cr Rebekah Spelman condemned apparent prejudice about particular breeds. “It’s dog racism to say crossbreeds are more dangerous,” she said. “Most people make sure their dogs are well behaved [and] clean up after their dogs.” The mayor said most dog attacks in Frankston were carried out by Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Information requested from council by The Times reveals there have been ten dog attacks reported in the city centre over the past three years. There are just over 20,000 dogs registered with council. Cr Mayer admitted the proposal to reverse the dogs ban had split the community. “I don’t think I expected quite a strong reaction and I’ve learnt that the hard way.” Cr James Dooley had no qualms about welcoming dogs back to central Frankston. “People get happy when they’re around dogs and we want happy people so let’s bring dogs back into the city and make everyone happy,” he said. Crs Aitken, Hampton and Tayler voted against investigating a ban reversal while crs Dooley, Mayer, Spelman and Darrel Taylor backed the move. Officers will now report back to council later this year before a final decision is made.
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Demolition plan: The Ambassador function centre may be knocked down in four weeks’ time according to a new owner who plans to build apartments at the site. Picture: Gary Sissons
Ambassador faces axe A DEVELOPER has promised to demolish The Ambassador function centre in a month’s time after being granted a 12 month extension by Frankston Council to redevelop the site. Fine artist and interior architect Joanna Kordos, the new owner of the site, told councillors at last week’s public council meeting that “we are looking at demolishing in about four weeks”. Ms Kordos plans to build a four-storey building with 37 apartments. “We are working towards pioneering a new look for that area, the entry to the peninsula,” she said. The Prahran based architect said she had experience in designing multi-unit sites and rooming houses. She owns four rooming house but said they “are brand new and unlike what we see at the back of The Ambassador”. In recent years the derelict Ambassador function centre has attracted illegal squatters, vandalism and drug use in the area.
There are 112 low-cost apartments, former motel apartments, behind the function centre. Neighbouring residents often complain to council about anti-social behaviour at the apartments. Cr Glenn Aitken doubted The Ambassador will be demolished any time soon. “Where have we got the iron clad evidence in front of us that this will happen?” he asked. He also questioned whether the ‘luxury apartments’ would ever be built on the site. “Why would you construct ‘high class apartments’ … next to one of the most challenging places of accommodation in greater Melbourne? I’m not confident with this application.” Councillors reluctantly agreed to extend the planning permit since many believed there is no other option to try to clean up the Frankston “eyesore” the derelict Ambassador function centre has become. Neil Walker
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CCTV hope in search for killer HOMICIDE Squad detectives hope the release of CCTV footage will assist the investigation into the death of Frankston North mother Traci O’Sullivan. Ms O’Sullivan was found deceased by her expartner and their five-year-old son at her home in Timbertop Court, Frankston North around noon on Saturday 7 February. She had suffered a severe physical attack resulting in multiple injuries sometime in the two days before her body was discovered. Ms O’Sullivan was last seen by her family at her mother’s house on the afternoon of Thursday 5 February. Police have found CCTV footage of Ms O’Sullivan - taken after she left her mother’s house – when she shopped at a local IGA grocery store around 4.20pm. An earlier police appeal for information about a black Mazda hatch driven by a man resulted in the driver of that vehicle coming forward. He has been discounted from having any involvement in Ms O’Sullivan’s death. Detective Senior Sergeant Stuart Bailey said investigators believe Ms O’Sullivan most likely knew her attacker as she was known to be security conscious. “There were no signs of forced entry to the property which makes us believe that Traci has willingly let her killer into her home,” he said. He also believes the killer may have received injuries during the altercation. “Given the nature of Traci’s injuries we believe that the person responsible may have suffered cuts to their palms or hands which may have required medical attention. “If you believe you know of someone with unexplained injuries like this around the time of Traci’s death, we would like to speak to you. This includes anyone within the medical field who may have treated someone with injuries like this. “No information is insignificant; if you think you may know something contact Crime Stoppers and let us decide if the information can
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In pursuit of the hirsute FASHION is cyclical and beards are back in fashion again. Young hipsters have taken on the look and ace faces from Frankston to New York feature facial hair. Seaford photographer Stan Barnett was ahead of the fashion curve. He has spent the past few years travelling in Australia, China, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea, New Zealand and Europe capturing portraits of men with beards for a book unsurprisingly called Men with Beards. It’s all for a good cause. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Leukemia Foundation. Well-known bearded men including Derryn Hinch, Jon Faine, music entrepreneur Michael Gudinski and actor Shane Jacobson agreed to be photographed for Mr Barnett’s project. Mr Barnett had the idea for the book while caravanning in far north Queensland and the Northern Territory. As a member of the Frankston Camera Club he decided to take photos of “the people and the markets” while holidaying for a club digital slideshow competition. “I produced it and after I finished I thought ‘there are a lot of men with beards’ and I took them out, put them in a folder on my computers and gradually added to them over the years.” It was suggested the photographs could make a good book. “I started emailing – let’s be rude and call them ‘the rich and the famous’ – asking them to be involved,” Mr Barnett said. The Seaford photographer said the likes of the Bell Shakespeare’s Com-
Hirsute holidays: Seaford photographer Stan Barnett was inspired to photograph men with beards for a charity fundraising book while travelling in far north Queensland and the Northern Territory. Picture: Gary Sissons
pany’s John Bell and journalist Derryn Hinch had been extremely generous with their time for the fundraising project. He said the Leukemia Foundation “get almost nothing from the government” so he and his wife decided all profits should go to the foundation which offers support to those affected by the cancer of the blood cells. Almost $900 has been raised from book sales to date. Mr Barnett does not have a beard
himself but it’s purely a personal aesthetic decision. “My wife has said ‘if you’re serious about this book you should grow a beard’ … but I’m 71, have a full head of mainly dark hair and the beard was mainly white and it looked very strange so I shaved it off.” The Men with Beards book is available to buy for $90 with all profits going to the Leukemia Foundation. Email stan@menwithbeards.com.au Neil Walker
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Signs of closure at the ashram Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au RUMOURS of the imminent closure or liquidation of the Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga heightened last week in the face of an ongoing police investigation, threat of a class action and suspension of its accredited yoga teacher training course. Signs have been removed from the school’s ashram in Tower Rd, Mt Eliza, and former residents have reportedly been told they have until Tuesday to remove any belongings. Police from the Seaford-based SOCIT (Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Teams) on Thursday confirmed they are investigating allegations of sexual assault. St Kilda lawyer Angela Sdrinis is launching a class action following last December’s announcement by the school that its founder, Russell Kruckman, also known as Swami Shankarananda and Swamiji, “has had secret sexual relations with a number of women from the ashram community”. At the same time Mr Kruckman, in a statement signed Swamiji, expressed regret and remorse for his actions and said he “profoundly underestimated the impact” of tantric sexual activities. “I recognise at last their disastrous effect. I vow to stop this behaviour,” Mr Kruckman said. The school’s management committee last week said “in light of the criminal investigation that is being conducted” it has asked Swami Shankarananda to “retire from Shiva Yoga”.
Signs down: Former members of the Shiva School of Meditation and Yoga, Mt Eliza, say signs have been removed ahead of a meeting that may see directors vote to liquidate the assets of the organisation behind the school. Picture: Gary Sissons
Former followers of the swami have told The News they believe Shiva Yoga Inc will this week go into voluntary liquidation. Financial statements for the year ended June 2014 of the tax-exempt Shiva Yoga Inc show it owns three properties near the ashram collectively valued at just under $3 million in Clarendon Close and Petrel Ave; has spent $1.38m improving the ashram building in Tower Rd; as well as generating $181,300 “total comprehensive income attributable to members”. The former followers say they believe the more valuable property housing the ashram in Tower Rd is owned by Swami Shankarananda. Revenue is listed on Shiva Yoga Inc’s financial statements as being $1.07m, with Swami Shankarananda shown as having loaned the organisation $373,508. The statements shows “retained earnings” of $2.9m. The statements show $1.38m was spent on “structural improvements” to
the Tower Rd property. Spokesman for the Shiva School, Stephen Stanford, twice last week declined to reply to questions from The News saying lawyer David Galbally was handling media inquiries. Mr Galbally said he was providing corporate legal advice to Shiva Yoga Inc but could not provide details about properties owned by the organisation. He said on Thursday that the organisation was not in liquidation, a move that could only be determined by its members. Mr Galbally said he did not know how many members Shiva Yoga Inc had. Yoga Australia last week said it had withdrawn Shiva Yoga’s accreditation for its yoga teacher training course but “will continue to offer support to the students of the course and will register those who have completed the course as yoga teachers”. “We want to reaffirm that the actions and admissions of Swami Shankarananda go against all policies
and procedures put in place by our association and the ethical code of practice yoga teachers abide by,” Yoga Australia stated. “This incident further instils the need for us to put into place a regulatory framework for our profession, similar to that of other allied health professions. “We remind you that Swami Shanka rananda is not a member or registered teacher of Yoga Australia, however Shiva Yoga offer a teacher training course that has now been suspended by Yoga Australia pending the police investigations.” The revelations in December and offers of free counselling for anyone affected by the school’s leader did little to quell the anger of hundreds of his followers who stopped their regular attendances at the school’s compound in Tower Rd. One disaffected former attendee of Shiva School described the counselling as “data collection, so they know what everyone was saying: I haven’t seen any of the promised transparency”. Another former member of the ashram of more than a decade said things were “happening so quickly that the community [of former members] has too little time to respond”. There was anger over the potential disposal of assets gained through donations or work provide for free. St Kilda-based lawyer Angela Sdrinis said she had notified both Shiva Yoga Inc and Swami Shankarananda in writing that investigations were underway into launching a possible class
action over alleged sexual abuse and physical injuries. A website for Ms Sdrinis describes her as a “personal injuries accredited specialist and expert in Comcare and sexual and institutional abuse”. Ms Sdrinis she was investigating allegations by “about half a dozen” women and was receiving “two or three” inquiries a day from other potential claimants. Claims about misused donations and unpaid work were being referred to other lawyers. Ms Sdrinis said she had written to Shiva Yoga Inc and Swami Shankarananda asking that they not dispose of any assets. “I understand the liquidator [who may be appointed] is very reputable and, I imagine, would be very reluctant to take such steps without telling us,” she said. A former ashram member said some of the women leaving the ashram’s accommodation were being helped by friends “because they have nowhere to go”. Most were also now referring to Swami Shankarananda as Russell, rather than give him the dignity and elevation of the title Swamiji. “They call him Russell because it brings him down to earth,” the woman said. “Swamiji gives him a status they don’t believe he deserves. “There has been a huge loss of trust. I feel like a trauma victim. I trusted him, but how gullible am I? “It feels like there’s been a death in my family.”
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Curing cancer for all: Tour de Cure to ride 1,194km, bring cancer prevention information to local communities and raise over $2M to support Australian cancer research. Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia and will touch most Australians at some point in their lifetime. Since 2007, leading Australian charity organisation, Tour de Cure, has been riding to raise awareness and funds to cure cancer for all. Nathan Paparella of Shades of Australia is training hard as he prepares to ‘ride to cure cancer’ on Tour de Cure’s annual hero event - Signature Tour. Over nine days, a team of riders, support crew and corporate partners bring the ‘cure cancer’ awareness message to local communities and fundraise with them. From 24th of April – 2nd of May 2015, Tour de Cure will ride 1,194km on the scenic route between Adelaide and Melbourne, aiming to raise a record $2 million. This year, Tour de Cure will take over 180 men and women on the Signature Tour team and donations of $10,000 will be given to nine communities and their selected local cancer projects.
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Nathan joined Tour de Cure as a way to help raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. Nathan wants to find a cure for cancer as his father was diagnosed with and battled cancer in early 2014. It has been an emotional journey for his family and whilst his father won his fight against this horrible disease, he would love to be a part of helping contribute towards a cure so others don’t ever have to go through this experience. You can show your support and help cure cancer by donating to Nathan. Simply visit www.tourdecure.com.au and search Nathan Paparella. We are holding a Carpark / Garage sale at the front of Shades of Australia, Tyabb Rd, Mornington, on Saturday 11th April, 9am to 4pm and Sunday 12th April, 9am to 2pm. All goods are donated with all proceeds going to Tour de Cure to help cure cancer. See you all there.
Rattling his cage: Johnny Beirouti beats his opponent at Melbourne Pavilion on Sunday. He will use the win to push for a place at a UFC contest in November. Picture: Terry Vorg, kickboxing.com.au
Cage fight win may set up Etihad bout CARRUM Downs ‘cage fighter’ Johnny Beirouti has made good on his potential by winning an ultimate fight contest last Sunday against Dean Martin in front of 2000 spectators at Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington. It was a rough and tough affair, with Beirotti – a middleweight at 84kg - on top throughout and winning in the first round in convincing fashion. “I was first to come out so I had to wait for him to enter the cage,” he recalled afterwards. “Once in there I was pretty relaxed until Martin came in and walked straight up to me and ran his finger across his throat as if to say ‘You’re dead!’ “My heart started racing a bit but I knew I had to stay in control. I came out and threw a jab which missed and he got me with a soft body shot in return. I then realised his stand-up game was not too bad.
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“So, I double-legged him and took him down and maintained control while striking him with some crucial blows. “He then gave up his back and I put a choke hold on him and held on for dear life. At the 3:20 mark the fight was over … I had won using a guillotine choke.” Beirouti dedicated the win to a best mate who had passed away two weeks earlier. His goal now is to earn a place in a UFC – Ultimate Fighting Contest – blockbuster at Etihad stadium in November which is expected to draw 55,000 fans. In the meantime he aspires to be crowned AFC champion by year’s end. Manager Adam Milankovic and his gym mates at Extreme Mixed Martial Arts are working hard behind the scenes to help him make those dreams reality. Stephen Taylor
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Cuts force council out of day care Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au FEDERAL funding cuts have been blamed for a decision by Frankston Council to end its family day care program. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer cited a federal government funding cut of $180,000 per year, equivalent to 40 per cent of the program’s annual cost in Frankston, as the major reason for council’s exit from overseeing family day care arrangements. “Recent federal government changes have seen the number of service providers increase significantly, so council is no longer the sole provider of family day care in Frankston,” she said. “Council will now work with existing council sub-contracted educators to help them register with alternative family day care providers, so there will be minimal or no disruption for families using the service.” In a statement to The Times, Dunkley Liberal federal MP Bruce Billson said “family day care is not at risk in Frankston”. “Frankston Council’s decision to stop providing administrative support to local family day care services will not reduce the number of family day care places available. “The only change will be that instead of dealing with council on administrative issues the centres and families will go to another organisation.” Mr Billson said “council had not raised concerns with me or my office about this issue”.
Business as usual: Dunkley Liberal federal MP Bruce Billson says family day care services in Frankston will not be impacted by budget cuts.
“The funding the council was getting was originally designed for remote, regional and disadvantaged communities.” Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey’s controversial cost-cutting budget last year slashed $157 million of family day care funding nationally over three years. Cr Mayer said rises in the cost of coordinating family day care services would have been passed on to families making it unaffordable for some. The mayor said the financial impact could be “minimised by council subcontracted educators moving under other existing providers whose costs are lower than local government”. A Labor state government pro-
posal to cap future rate rises at the Consumer Price Index is also forcing council to reassess the services it provides. “The loss of funding combined with potential rate-capping has put council under considerable pressure to deliver a wide range of services at minimal cost to the community. Family day care now has a range of noncouncil providers, and this move will allow council to focus on delivering services no one else provides,” Cr Mayer said. “We have met with the educators who operate under council’s umbrella and they are understanding of our decision and supportive of the move to link with other providers.” Cr Mayer said council had recruited, trained, monitored and provided resources to family day care providers and had managed the enrolment process. The mayor said council wanted to ensure a smooth transition for families who use the service “after coordinating the family day care program on behalf of the federal government for over 30 years”. Mr Billson said “[Frankston] Council itself says the impacts on families will be minimal and confirmed that one of the reasons for its decision was that there are other organisations in the area that can provide the coordination service.” A spokeswoman for Mr Billson said “the Community Support Programme budget blew out by $200 million and was unsustainable”. Changes to the management of family day care will begin in July.
Parents power: Lauren Waixel, left, Jaclyn Emmett, Stacey Jones, Jacinta Skelly and Jodie Forster among mothers who have been pressuring Frankston Council to reconsider its kindergartens enrolment system since last year. Picture: Gary Sissons
Kinders enrolments revamped PARENT pressure has forced Frankston councillors to reconsider council’s policy on kindergartens enrolments in the municipality. Council has now decided to include a “proximity clause” in its enrolments system after widespread anger from parents who believed council had ignored community feedback. A packed public gallery of parents at last Monday’s public council meeting made their views clear about flaws in council’s kindergartens enrolments system. Langwarrin mum Jodie Forster was one of many who accused councillors of losing touch with the community. “As councillors you are elected to be the voice of the community and you are supposed to stand up for what’s right,” she said. Councillors decided to adjourn last week’s council meeting and deliberated behind closed doors before de-
ciding to include a proximity clause and a sibling clause in the enrolments system. A proximity clause means the distance between a family home and an oversubscribed kindergarten will be taken into account. A siblings clause means children with older brothers or sisters at a popular kindergarten will also be given priority. Cr Darrel Taylor said “there will be winners and losers” from the proximity clause and the sibling clause but the community had made it clear this is preferable to a random ballot system for oversubscribed kindergartens. Councillors effectively overruled advice given by a steering committee that recommended the existing ballots system should continue, noting 97 per cent of children were accepted to a family’s first choice of kindergarten. Neil Walker
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POLICE will be out and about near Frankston station and central business district as part of a two-month operation targeting anti-social behaviour. Operation Majestic will involve what’s termed a “highly visible presence” from Frankston’s uniform police, Crime Investigation Unit, Highway Patrol, Crime Prevention Office, Mounted Branch, Transit units and PSOs. Police will target theft, drug offences, assaults, traffic and public order offences, especially near the transport hub and CBD. Acting Sergeant Brendan Leihy said the operation aimed to address community safety concerns around the transport hub. “Through an increased visible presence and a high level of enforcement, police are focused on reducing the number of offences being committed within and around the Frankston transport hub,” he said. “We want to promote a safe environment for all residents of Frankston. “This operation will take a proactive approach to protecting our community and make this area a safer place.” Operation Majestic will run until 31 May.
WHAT a day it was for the 15,000 spectators and 2500 competitors in this year’s Ironman Asia Pacific Championship at Frankston last week. The athletes began their day with a 3.8km bay swim, followed by a 180km ride along Eastlink and a 42.2km run along Nepean Hwy and Beach Rd to St Kilda. Canadian tri-athlete Jeff Symonds, 29, won the men’s title in eight hours, four minutes and 28 seconds, with Australian Melissa Hauschildt, 31, the first female home in eight hours, 52 minutes and 51 seconds. She is the first Australian woman to win the race in Melbourne. The win gives her automatic entry to the Hawaiian Ironman at Kona in October. Aussie Tim Van Berkel – in second place - was the first Australian male home in eight hours, seven minutes and 57 seconds. Blue skies and gentle winds enhanced the international event which also benefits local businesses on both the day of the race and the lead-up. It is calculated the Ironman brings in about $2.2 million to Frankston’s economy while providing 12 jobs. The figures come from REMPLAN data. The mayor Cr Sandra Mayer is a fan of both the event and the financial rewards: “Many participants will spend several days in Frankston to prepare for the Ironman challenge, which benefits local restaurants, cafes, hotels, the arts and entertainment,” she said. “On the day of the event, many local businesses will see huge results from the number of visitors it attracts – most notably our restaurants and cafes.” The mayor said Frankston Council was “proud to host this significant
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event on Victoria’s sporting calendar, which showcases our city as a destination for recreation and tourism”. “The event has also resulted in thousands of dollars being donated to the Frankston Charitable Trust, through a volunteer program led by the council.” The mayor said the city would “continue to lobby for the whole race to be held in the region – rather than finishing at St Kilda. “This will provide a greater benefit for Frankston, while making it a more enjoyable race from a spectator perspective,” she said. Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John Eren, on Monday joined the two champions, the top athletes from each age bracket and the many volunteers responsible for the event at an awards ceremony in St Kilda. It was a gruelling day for many of the competitors from 43 countries with the last competitors eventually crossing the line close to midnight. “The Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship is one of the many dates on Victoria’s Major Events calendar which makes it the best around Australia and the world,” Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John Eren said. “The event has cemented itself as a regular on our city’s long list of sporting highlights. “Congratulations to the winners and the thousands of brave athletes who negotiated this gruelling course. Thank you to the hard-working volunteers who made this great event possible.” Stephen Taylor
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Arrest after traffic incidents A HASTINGS man has been charged with multiple driving offences after a series of traffic incidents on the afternoon of Wednesday 4 March. Senior Constable Caroline McGill, of Frankston Police, will allege the man drove an unregistered car with fake number plates on the wrong side of Moorooduc Hwy, narrowly avoiding collisions, and twice tried to steal cars while their owners were present. He also allegedly collided with another vehicle on the Frankston-Flinders Rd, Bittern, but fled the scene. Senior Constable McGill said the man later demanded the keys of a woman driver and chased her on foot in Cranbourne before being apprehended by police. The woman was unharmed. Members of the Fugitive Task Force and Frankston and Hastings CIUs were involved in chasing the man, in his mid-30s, and also charging him with breaching parole and drug possession. He will appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in June.
Charity zone INDOOR trampoline centre Gravity Zone will donate all admission fees this Friday (3 April) to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The Seaford centre features more than 150 trampolines for all ages and abilities. Gravity Zone will be open 11am3pm on Friday. Jump to it and support the Royal Children’s Hospital and its staff who help families whose children suffer from illness and injury. Details at gravity-zone.com.au
Around the world in 84 pages Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au SCHOOL teacher Rashad Seedeen has come up with a novel approach to encourage students to think about life beyond the school gates and beyond. The Patterson River Secondary College History and English teacher has compiled several essays written by senior students about major global issues into a book called In Our World. The Canadian born teacher, currently studying for a PhD in international relations at La Trobe University, wrote a similar book last year and decided to involve Year 11 and 12 students in a second book. It took students about six months to finish the essays. “I realised there’s a lot of issues going on in the world that a lot of people don’t understand because it’s hard to get a full understanding just from watching 5-minute TV news stories,” Mr Seedeen said. In Our World’s eight chapters – six by students and two by Mr Seeden – analyse hot contemporary subjects such as violence against women, celebrity culture and privacy, the Ebola crisis and the threat of terrorist group ISIS. Mr Seedeen said students picked the topics to write about and learned a lot more about the subjects chosen. He provided information from “existing databases” for research purposes. “A number of them [the students] were quite disturbed about the statistics on violence towards women,” Mr Seeden said. Bullying and harassment of women
Worldly wise: Clockwise from top left, Nicole Frees, Samuel Kirkpatrick, teacher Rashad Seedeen, Hayley Morrison, Alayna Hansen and Danielle Scrimshaw all contributed to Patterson River Secondary College’s In Our World book about major world current affairs. Picture: Gary Sissons
writers and bloggers online is also rife. The Ebola epidemic was a fascinating case study for students to analyse how Western media reported the African crisis, according to Mr Seedeen. A student found it interesting there is so much “overblown reaction in the West” about Ebola when “it’s really an African problem”. ”It [Ebola] is actually quite easy to deal with in the West ... compared to Africa due to quicker access to better medical facilities, Mr Seeden said. Despite this fact, western media has focused mainly on the few Ebola cases, mostly involving aid workers returning from African nations, as a threat to first world countries. Perhaps the most controversial sub-
ject tackled in In Our World’s 84 pages is “the threat of ISIS”. Mr Seeden’s essay notes ISIS, unlike the likes of Al Qaeda, seeks to occupy territory. “ISIS is trying to become a state and dominate land,” he said. “The way the military is being engaged is perpetuating ongoing war so that sort of militaristic engagement is a real problem. “If ISIS was to be completely destroyed, there would most likely be a new terrorist organization that would rise up from the ashes of that ... there needs to be more than a military response, it has to be diplomatic as well.” The teacher condemned ISIS but said “we need to look at why people are be-
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ing recruited” to truly fight its rise. Mr Seedeen, a teacher for a decade at Patterson River Secondary, plans to compile future In Our World volumes. The first book was funded by an online Pozible crowdfunding campaign and donors will be listed in all future editions of the In Our World series. The latest edition is available to buy as an ebook for $20 via Amazon and The Book Depository. Mr Seeden would like to publish the print edition more widely but it is financially tough to do so. “Book publishers and stores are a bit apprehensive about taking on a book that’s about current affairs because it has a short shelf life.”
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WE DELIVER... LANGWARRIN 715 ROBINSONS ROAD OFTEN SOUGHT, SELDOM FOUND Situated in highly sought after Langwarrin and offering tradies, horse owners and land bankers a fantastic opportunity to invest in a huge parcel of approximately 6 acres of clear flat land which is fully fenced and offers multiple paddocks for livestock and grazing. The elevated homestead on concrete stumps with wrap around verandah offers three bedrooms, master with ensuite, plus the added bonus of a one bedroom selfcontained unit with separate meter. Other features include a three bay shed with three phase power, three stables, inground concrete swimming pool with spa and electric fencing throughout the paddocks. Located at the corner of Robinsons Road/ Westernport Hwy, it could have direct access for trucks (STCA) and great exposure for business and easy access to the city, airport and major shopping centres. With current infrastructure being poured into Langwarrin, now is the time to act!!
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SEAFORD 10/161 NEPEAN HIGHWAY AMAZING LOCATION AND VALUE Closing Date Sale - Tuesday, April 21st at 6pm (unless sold prior) An enviable lifestyle with fun summer days at the beach and recreational activities all year round is on offer with this stylish townhouse opposite the beautiful Seaford beach. Downstairs you are welcomed by stunning parquetry floors in the light filled lounge and meals area plus a functional kitchen with pleasant courtyard vista, laundry and single lockup garage. Upstairs offers good sized bedrooms with built in robes and a central modern bathroom. Entertain in style in the large private courtyard after a day at the beach with mature gardens and an undercover area for all year use. This is the perfect location for those that like an active lifestyle. Walk to the beach, shops, cafes, station, schools and recreational tracks along the beach and creek reserves. Only a short drive to East link and Peninsula link plus only 35km to the CBD. This is outstanding value in a prime beachfront location, be quick to secure this great home or investment today.
2 1 1 CLOSING DATE SALE (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) Tuesday, April 21st at 6pm ESR $330,000 - $365,000 VIEW Saturday 11.00am - 11.30am CONTACT Luke Lawlor 0414 757 705 OFFICE 23 Playne Street, Frankston 9776 6000
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WHERE THE COUNTRY MEETS THE COAST Set on 3 acres of sweeping lawns and manicured hedges with over 50 squares (approx) of total living, this premier four bedroom home takes in expansive views spanning the bay and islands. The ground level offers four separate living areas, including lightfilled informal living and dining with wood combustion heater, formal dining, study or 5th bedroom and games room with bar plus granite benchtops and butler’s pantry to kitchen. A wide staircase brings you upstairs to the four bedrooms, including master suite with WIR & ensuite with spa and granite bench tops. Additional features include ducted heating and cooling throughout, camera video surveillance security system, intercom, ducted vacuum and internal access from double garage. A place for relaxation and resort-style living with freestanding indoor heated pool and 6 seater spa, surround sound system, storage rooms, toilet & shower. Step into the great outdoors and enjoy built-in BBQ kitchen, rotisserie and gazebo for year round entertaining with magnificent sea views, as well as free standing double garage plus an identical freestanding double garage. A generous 1 acre paddock to rear also beckons for a multitude of uses. Offered for sale by genuine vendors who will meet the market.
AUCTION VIEW: TERMS: AGENT:
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10% Deposit. Balance 60 days. Vacant Possession. Paige Brierley 0405 496 722 Chris Watt 0417 588 321
AUCTION
HASTINGS 1869 Frankston Flinders Road MAIN ROAD SHOWROOM WITH POTENTIAL High clear span tilt panel building of approx 700m² with the best of everything including, floating plaster ceiling and concealed lighting, split system air conditioning, stereo system, CCTV security stystem with security alarm, two pack epoxy floor treatment, electric roller door access to rear car park from dispatch area, huge display windows, 30 sealed car spaces on site, abundant external lighting for signage and enough height for mezzanine level. Internal layout includes open plan retail area, bathroom with shower, full kitchen to staff room, separate invalid WC, feature corner entry with auto doors impeccably maintained landscaping plus previous permit for building of 936m²+ at rear. Suit many uses including dance studio and office or the sale of office supplies, floor coverings, window furnishings, light fittings, automotive parts, furniture, party supplies, childrens needs, sporting and equestrian or warehouse. Page 6
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AUCTION Wednesday, May 6th at 2.00pm VIEW: By Appointment TERMS: 10% Deposit. Balance 60/90days. AGENT:
Vacant Possession. Chris Watt 0417 588 321
NEW LISTING
BALNARRING 31 Pacific Drive
PRICE REDUCED
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Four-bedroom family home on 1130m2 (approx.) lot with generous open plan area including kitchen with island bench, Ilve appliances and a duel fuel oven and gas 5 burner hotplate. Bi-fold doors open out to the outdoor deck area for seamless indoor to outdoor entertaining. A formal living area is at the front of the home, with the bedrooms positioned to the rear. Extra features include ducted heating and cooling, European laundry and secure fencing. Contact Exclusive Agent.
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Backing onto parkland and just moments from the general store, this 4BR home has comfortable living areas with air-con and wood combustion heater. Two bathrooms, kitchen with electric oven and dishwasher, and a servery window through to the main living area. Step outdoors to an enormous alfresco entertaining area and the single garage and a handy garden shed. Contact Exclusive Agent.
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PRICE $580,000 VIEW By Appointment AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996
HASTINGS 2 & 3 / 257 Marine Parade BRAND NEW & READY FOR YOU!
For those looking for a quality unit within a well-built and well-designed complex this needs your immediate attention. Including ducted heating, double garage and landscaping to the front and rear of the property, plus s/steel appliances and LCD down lights throughout. Finished with fly screens, letterbox and clothes line. 7 units SOLD, only 8 left! Contact Exclusive Agent.
Two brand new units perfect for investors & first home buyers alike. Featuring 2 - 3BR’s, main with WIR and dual-entry bathroom, s/steel appliances to the kitchen, GDH and down lights throughout, neutral carpets and feature tiles to wet areas. There is internal access from the single garage, outdoor entertaining area and a water tank. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your foot in the door. Contact Exclusive Agent.
PRICE $360,000 VIEW By Appointment AGENT Wilma Green 0407 833 996
PRICE From $299,950 VIEW By Appointment AGENT Ken Brown 0402 868 368
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Seaford 2/80 Kirkwood Avenue Development Opportunity Rear allotment for sale. One of two allotments, both with separate access and no common area therefore no Body Corporate.The title for this allotment includes the gravel driveway, the large carport and workshop plus the vacant block with shed. Situated within walking distance of beach and transport and is close to schools, parks, walking-tracks and shops makes this an ideal investment and development opportunity.
Auction Saturday 11th April at 11.00am View Saturday 11.00-11.30am
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LJ Hooker Seaford 03 9785 3888 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.
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17 Blake Court, MOUNT ELIZA $860,000 - $940,000 Harcourts, Suite 2/1a Main Street, Mornington, 5970 8000 Andrew Gillespie, 0414 680 512
OFFERED for sale for the first time, this family residence is situated on a fantastic 2697 square metre block and comprises four bedrooms, including the main bedroom which has an ensuite, walk-in robe, and private balcony access with a view over the rear gardens. Three spacious living areas are sure to see every member of the family find a place to call their own. A splendid formal lounge has an open fireplace, there is also a formal dining room, and the rumpus room has a built-in bar area for evening cocktails. For more relaxed occasions there is a comfortable family meals area that adjoins the kitchen. Featuring quality stainless-steel appliances, the renovated kitchen has a dishwasher and gleaming polished floorboards. For convenience, there is gas ducted heating and air-conditioning throughout. Externally, the home offers more fantastic value with a well-fenced in-ground pool, and the block has secondary access from Cumming Lane, in addition to the double garage with handy side access for a caravan or boat.
7/9 Wisewould Avenue, SEAFORD Buyers over $290,000 OBrien Real Estate, 1/474 Nepean Highway, Frankston, 9781 6666 Andrew Milne, 0418 303 591
THE value of this unit continues to grow from strength to strength with an beachside appeal that is sure to be popular with investors or first home buyers. This smart and wellmaintained unit is part of a neat complex and is leased on a return of $910 per calendar month. There is an open-plan living area incorporating lounge, meals area and a kitchen. The two bedrooms both have built-in robes and share the one bathroom, there is also a separate laundry, and a carport adjoins the home, Set in a quiet street with primary school, bus and train nearby, the unit has a lot going for it.
Frankston 16 Jasmine Court
a Much Loved Court Location Located in the bowl of a court and an area blossoming with families enjoying the expanding amenities, this spacious BV home will be treasured by owner occupier or investor looking for an asset that requires a little work for a good return. Offering many features such as new carpets in bedrooms, hardwood floorboards and a nice big 667sqm allotment, the home comprises separate front entrance, formal lounge, dining room, kitchen with meals area, three bedrooms, family bathroom, storage shed, and lock up garage under roof line. An ideal home for ambitious first home buyer not wanting to break the bank but to get off on a good start in the property market in this area with shopping centres, schools, parks, cinemas and restaurants at your doorstep.
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BONBeaCH 1/20 Bondi Road
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Calling all Builders, Investors or Renovators
This generous 4 bedroom, original clinker brick home with manicured gardens sits behind high secure and private fences on a 541m2 approx block of land. Boasting 2 recently renovated bathrooms, 2 separate living areas including a fireplace, and a double lock up garage. With a new Colour bond roof and a covered timber deck it is one for the whole family to enjoy. Extra attic storage and ducted heating is just some of the features of this beautiful inviting home.
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Clever open plan living will enable the ‘master chef’ of the house to revel in the entertainers kitchen, fully equipped with Ceaser stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances, whilst friends and family spread out from the family room onto the alfresco area, featuring Merbau decking and easy to maintain lawns. Approximately 31 squares of living is enhanced by luxury features including quality floor tiles, double garage with internal access, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm system and ducted vacuum.
Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, modern bathrooms, large bright lounge & dining over looked by a gleaming modern kitchen with stone benchtops & stainless steel appliances. All this flows ideally out to an enormous wrap around balcony providing you with a fantastic private outdoor entertaining area. Extras include split system A/C, built in robes to all rooms, dishwasher, intercom system, secure underground 2 car parking.
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An amazing opportunity has arisen to purchase a great allotment of land including an existing house!! The house comprises of three bedrooms, one bathroom, two living areas, a porch off the kitchen, two split systems, and an attached lock up garage. Situated on a huge piece of property approx 1179 m2. Centrally located and a short walk to amenities and schools. With Peninsula link and East link just minutes away.
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Buyers Over $590,000 Andrew Tomlinson 0422 234 341 Colleen DuBois 0450 753 226 Carrum Downs 9783 0688 4 & 5, 121 Hall Rd
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Colonial design of the future PAYING homage to our colonial past, the magnificent Homestead range features wide verandahs, an impressive façade and spacious family living. The Homestead is part of the innovative new range of designs available from Red Bluff Homes, designs specifically tailored to buyers with acreage or hobby farms on which to build their dream home. The house has been designed to make the most of rural views with living areas, including the rumpus room, family room, meals and kitchen areas all positioned at the front. Rows of tall windows run the length of the exterior, designed to capture the surrounding countryside and, if the home is orientated to the north, the winter sunlight. Buyers have a choice of four different facades, at no extra cost.
The kitchen and meals areas have long been the heart of country homes and with The Homestead this is no exception. The spacious kitchen has a huge walk-in pantry, and is centrally located to the open-plan meals and family areas. The Homestead cleverly separates the casual family living areas from the parents’ retreat so that busy couples can retire to their own private sanctuary, complete with walk-in robe and ensuite. The flexibility of the design means the separate formal dining room could also be incorporated into the master bedroom creating an even bigger parents’ retreat. The design also offers flexibility when it comes to the configuration of the bathroom, toilet and storage space at the family living end of the home, with buyers offered four
options from which to choose. Outside, the fantastic return verandah harks back to the grand colonial country homes that dotted Australia’s farming districts. The Homestead measures 25.5 metres by 12 metres including verandah and starts at $215,000 on your land. For more details and a list of inclusions contact Red Bluff Homes on 9709 0400.
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NEWS DESK
Schoolies with a heart and soul
Beach activity: Sea kayacking is one of the activities planned Sunday 12 April at the YMCA’s Camp Manyung, Mt Eliza.
Outdoors for adventure JUST 20 per cent of 5-17 year olds are getting the recommended one hour of physical activity a day, according to YMCA Victoria. In a bid to make children more active the YMCA’s Camp Manyung is running Adventure Unplugged on Sunday 12 April at Sunnyside Beach, Mt Eliza, for children aged 8-13 and their families. “The day will connect children with nature in a fun, engaging and active way through the huge range of activities, including sea kayaking, snorkelling, fishing, boat tours, Rock Pool Rambling and a variety of beach games,” Camp Manyung manager Maree Feutrill said. “Adventure Unplugged is a great way to participate in both the Victorian government’s Premier’s Active April and Nature Play Week.” Ms Feutrill said Active April encourages Victorians to do 30 minutes
of physical activity a day during April. Adventure Unplugged was a chance “for kids to discover that closing the computer and being active in the great outdoors with friends and family can be great fun, breathing the fresh air and enjoying the natural wonders of our beautiful coastal environment”. Adventure Unplugged costs $10 a person (extra for extra water-based activities) and barbecue food and drinks can be bought on the day. Proceeds from the event go to YMCA Open Doors, which is aimed at ensuring no child misses the opportunity to attend camp due to disadvantage. Activities will be supervised by YMCA instructors. For details call YMCA Camp Manyung on 9788 1100 or to book see camps.ymca.org.au/discover/campmanyung/adventure-unplugged
THE same-old schoolies’ trips to Bali or the Gold Coast pale into insignificance when compared to the Alternative Schoolies Program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Frankston Long Island. To explain the concept, the club is holding an information night for students, 7.30, Wednesday 8 April, at Frankston Lifesaving Club. “The meeting is for interested Year 12 students and their parents to find out more about this fantastic alternative,” coordinator Judy Rebecca said. “Our students travel to Cambodia for 15 days where they experience the amazing culture of the Khmer people, learn about the terrible genocide under the Pol Pot regime and work as volunteers at a primary school in Siem Reap,” she said. “They teach English in the classroom, games in the playground and donate bikes, rice, uniforms and shoes, paint classrooms, build garden beds and generally do any odd jobs as required They also teach dental hygiene to the preps and make wonderful new friends.” This year, students will visit a remote village school in an area that has recently been cleared of the landmines that still litter other parts of the Cambodian countryside. This is the sixth year Rotary Club of Frankston Long Island has run the Alternative Schoolies program to Cambodia. “We have taken 66 wonderful young people who would all tell you that they had the experience of a lifetime and one not to be missed,” Ms Rebecca said. Details: Call Judy Rebecca 0415 109 859 or email judy.rebecca@bigpond. com
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MEDICAL EXPERTS
■ SKIN CANCER
High incidence of melanoma on the Peninsula! Melanoma, the most dangerous of all skin cancers, is being detected on the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula in record numbers.
Melanoma Patients Australia released a report in 2014 showing the number of melanoma cases have increased by 44% since 2000 and our local skin cancer doctors have seen the evidence. “Here at Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre, we had 233 melanomas found in 2014 but now we have seen over 85 melanomas just in the first 3 months of 2015” said Dr Sally Shaw, owner of the skin cancer clinic. “With the large number of baby boomers retiring on the Peninsula and most with a history of sun baking in the past or of sun damage, they are reaching the age when melanoma most commonly appears” she said. “It is vital for everyone to have their skin checked at least once a year, preferably with a doctor who uses dermoscopy. The good news is that most melanomas are found early and that means a high survival rate up to 99%”. According to Dr Shaw, the most effective way to detect melanoma early is with Mole Mapping. This technique uses digital comparison imagery to pick up new or changing moles. Most melanomas appear as a new mole and are picked up due to their changing size, shape or colour. Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre has a clinic in Frankston and Mornington.
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RING FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 375 Nepean Hwy, Frankston Ph: 9770 0040 93 Tanti Ave, Mornington Ph: 5975 9544
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Residents startled by Frankston fire Compiled by Melissa Walsh A TRUCK of fat lambs from Sir John Madden’s Yamala Estate, on the Mornington road, sold in the Melbourne market recently realised the handsome prise of 26s 7d per head. *** THE 283 cases of fruit forwarded to Melbourne by the Somerville fruitgrowes and residents to be sold by auction on behalf of the Belgian Relief Fund, realised the handsome sum of £149 6s which, together with £3 10s in cash, has been forwarded to the Lord Mayor’s Fund. *** OUR readers are requested to remember the Jumble Fair and auction sale at Somerville Easter Monday night, the proceeds of which it is intended to give to the Red Cross Society. As the admission is only sixpence and the object a worthy one there is every reason to suppose that the committee will be well satisfied with the patronage given by the public of Somerville and district. *** MR J. Hogan notifies by advtisement in this issue that he had commenced business in Playne St, Frankston, as a general storekeeper, and invites the public to call and view his extensive stock of groceries and drapery in the extensive premises lately built by him. Ladies’ mantles and costumes are made on the premises and also childrens’ wear of all descriptions. *** THE Somerville Social Club have arranged with Mr W. Sweetland to give
his illustrated lecture on “How a great newspaper is published,” on Friday April 9th. Members will be admitted free of charge non members for the modest sum of sixpence. The Club is arranging a series of educational lectures which will be given free of charge to their members. *** A GRAND fair will be held in the Hastings Town Hall, on Friday and Saturday next. (9th and 10th April) in aid of the funds of the Hastings Methodist Church building fund.The fair will be open at 8 pm on Friday and on Saturday at 2.30pm continuing open during the afternoon and evening, up till 11 o’clock. The committee have on hand a large quantity of useful and ornamental articles, which they intend to dispose of, and hope to realize a fair amount for the building fund. *** MR E. A. Worrall, who has disposed of his hairdressing and tabacconist business in Frankston, is leaving the district for fresh fields and pastures new, after a residence here of about four years. During Mr Worrall’s stay he has been a useful citizen, taking part in any movement for the good of the place. The various sports clubs will miss him, more particularly the football club of which he was always a supporter, and plotted through one season as hon.secretary with marked success. The best wishes go with Mr and Mrs Worrall and family on their future home. *** EXTENSIVE alteration and additions
have lately been made to the Frankston State School and in order to celebrate the event in a proper manner an offical opening is announced to be held on Tuesday, 13th April, at which Mr J. Livingston (Minister of Education) Mr F. Tate (Director) and other officials are expected to take part. The ceremony will commence at 2.30 pm, and after the opening an adjournment will be made to the Mechanics Hall, where afternoon tea will be provided. In order to meet the expenses incidental to the occasion 1/6 will be charged for admission, and it is hoped that the parents and friends of the children will cooperate with the Board of Advice in making the affair a success. *** ON Easter Monday the Roman Catholics of Frankston and district are making their annual effort in aid of the funds of the Church and this year it will take the form of a “Tipperary Fair’ which will be held in the Mechanics Institute. This is the first bazaar that the promoters have held for 15 years in aid of the church and as they have a great variety of really good and useful articles to dispose of they feel assured that those who attend will be well catered for. The fair will open at 2 pm. and continue during the afternoon and evening. The following ladies have been appointed stall holders: Fancy stall -Mrs M Hogan, produce (paddy’s market)-Mrs Guumes, sweets-Mrs Jordan, Misses Butler and Hardiman, refreshments-Mrs Walsh, Misses Cahill and Blake; bran pie-Masters R. Coxall
and R. Hardiman. The secretarial duties are being carried out by Mrs A F. Mildred, and the President is Miss Q. Cahill. The Frankston brass band will play selections during the afternoon and evening. *** WE regret to have to record the death of Mrs Deane, wife of Mr T. E.Deane, of Hastings Road, Frankston, which sad event occurred on the 30th, at the residence of deceased’s sister at Preston, where she was on a visit. The husband and two children are left to mourn the loss of an affectionate wife and mother. The remains were interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery on Wednesday. *** THE residents of Frankston were startled on Tuesday, about midday, by the alarm of the fire bell, and it was not long before each was enquiring of his neighbour “Where’s the fire?” When found, it was the grass in the park, which had caught alight mysteriously, and a number of willing hands quickly had it under control but did not succeed in extinguishing it wholly. The call of the bell was therefore heard again about 11 o’clock the same evening, when the flames were again subdued. Nothing more was heard of it till 1 o’clock on Wedresday, when it again became dangerous and had to be kept within bounds. *** WHILE Mr and Mrs O’Bryant were away from home on Sunday afternoon last somebody broke into their house and stole £2 10s. The intruders were
evidently well up to the game, as they came across a cheque which was crossed, but knew too much and didn’t take it away. *** THE Hastings Brass Band are going to play selections on the Pier on Sunday afternoon, and take up collection in aid of the Belgians. *** THE congregation of the Holy Trinity Church are tendering a send-off to Mr B Hanson on Tuesday night next in connection with the Independent Order of Rechabites. Both parties are giving him suitable presents. *** ON Sunday last an accident was very narrowly averted through a cyclist riding on the footpath which is a very dangerous practise. *** QUITE a gloom was cast over the district on Monday morning last when it became known that Mr Edward Coplan hap passed away in an alarmingly sudden manner at the early age of 44 years. Although the deceased had been laid up for about ten days with a severe attack of bronchitis no suspicion was aroused that his end was so near, and altogether he seemed to be making fair progress towards recovery and was hopeful of soon being at work again. A sudden fit of coughing brought on the sad end. The deceased, with his wife and family, had lived for many years in India, emigrating to this State about two years ago. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 3 April, 1915
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Things that should be fun but aren’t By Stuart McCullough IF golf is a good walk ruined, fishing makes the act of sitting around and not doing very much a supreme test of human endurance. My grandfather (pictured on far right) was a keen fisherman. He could plunge his bare hands into a glass of water and come out with a 12-inch trout, he was that good. My father missed out on the fishing gene and it soon became clear that it had skipped more than one generation. Suffice to say, my father is a terrible fisherman. I, on the other hand, am not quite as good as he is. Truth is, I always found it easier to catch a cold than I ever did a fish. Despite an absence of aptitude, we were required to try our hand and, if that failed, fishing rod. I would have been no more than six years old when I received a rod of my own. In fact, it wasn’t so much a rod as a giant cork with fishing line wrapped around it. Apparently, I wasn’t to be trusted with a proper rod. I spent hours staring at my oversized cork, wondering just how large the bottle must have been. My brother and I were taken to a variety of windswept, desolate locations where we expectantly lowered our hooks in the water and began the long and interminable wait to go home. When it came to fishing, I was useless at everything. To start, I found the idea of baiting a hook repulsive. This was attributable to the fact that, in an effort to be thrifty, we used live worms dug up in the backyard. Trying to thread one of those suckers onto the hook was not only difficult but also
downright nauseating. In the end, I resorted to tying my worms on with cotton to avoid harpooning them. Getting the bait on was the first of many problems. It seems I was incapable of unspooling my fishing line without it becoming an intractable Gordian knot. No sooner had it dropped off my giant cork than it was a bird’s nest, useless
for fishing. Despite the fact that I showed little in the way of aptitude or interest, I was eventually promoted from cork to rod. While you might think this kind of upgrade would better my chances, it was not to be. About the same time I received the rod, I was given my own tackle box. It was blue
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with lots of compartments for hooks and sinkers. There was little variety. As men of substance, we didn’t go in for frippery like lures or anything that might increase our chances of actually catching a fish. We were, in that sense, purists. Had the object of fishing been to embed the hook as deeply as possible into a sunken tree trunk, I would have been an out and out champion. I’d go so far as to say that there’s not a fisherman alive who can capture a lump of wood as quickly as me. I wouldn’t even wait to wet my line before hooking a hapless eucalypt when attempting to cast. It’s a shame that more meals don’t feature wood as a key ingredient. We would have feasted like kings. Sadly, every lump of timber I hauled in was, in the traditional fishing manner, kissed and returned to the water from whence it came. As for the fish, the sight of me picking up a rod gave them a much-needed chance to relax. But we kept on trying all the same, perhaps in the hope that genetics would kick in and I would suddenly come good. The day never arrived. We’d stand by the side of a river, a huge supply of replacement hooks and sinkers by our sides, and wait for the sun to disappear. At some point, the bait on our lines would vanish, as if stolen by a master thief. We were staying beside the Goulburn River, outside Shepparton. I was as adept at camping as I was at fishing and, after 24 hours, was waiting for the chance to load up the car and
go home. But first we had to fish. With our rods in our hands and fishing lines limply dipping into the water, we waited as swarms of mosquitoes feasted on our faces and arms. Without warning, my line drew tight and I got the shock of my life. In all my years of fishing, I had never seen a tree branch fight like this before. But then the unthinkable occurred to me – what if, instead of a tree, this was an actual fish? I tried not to panic as I reeled it in. As the beast was hauled from the water my father pulled a face, saying, “It’s only a European carp”. It was, so he told me, barely edible. I told him I didn’t mean to carp – European or otherwise – but that we would either be eating this fish or having it stuffed and mounted in the living room. We ate it. Frankly, the whole experience left a bitter taste in my mouth, although that could easily have been the carp. I should have let it go. It’s often said that to spare the rod is to spoil the child but if that rod is a fishing rod, you’d be doing the kid a huge favour. As for me, my fishing days are long gone and the rod and reel have gone to that great shed in the sky. Tellingly, our father never went fishing without us. I think he was as relieved as we were when it was over. Fishing is so hugely popular that I feel a little guilty for disliking it. Still, I tried my best. But it was only a matter of time before fate would unhook me and send me back on my way. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
Longbeach Place Create, Make & Take IN 2014 a group of Chelsea area locals got together with a common interest in Urban Art in the form of yarn bombing, resulting in the ‘Storybook Yarn Art Trail’. The trail was put together from local school, aged care facilities and community groups. The preparation of the event showed just how much interest there was
in Textile and Fibre Arts, with many people young and old wanting to learn more. As a result Longbeach PLACE have created new workshops under the banner of ‘Create, Make & Take’. A number of workshops have been scheduled for March – May, with more soon to be announced.
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works. Pictures shown are from two of the current artists on display - Rosie Barber and Carol Anne Palfrey. Tuesday night is Local’s Night with all meals $18.90 or less, and our popular Thursday Steak Night is only $16.90 – bookings are recommended. Come down and enjoy a meal with us at the Continental Hotel while you view the beautiful art on the walls.
If you are an artist and would like to get involved in the exhibitions at the Continental Hotel please email the Art Curator Stahle Spencer at sspencerconti@gmail.com Continental Hotel, 1-21 Ocean Beach Rd Sorrento. Call 5984 2201. www.continentalhotel.com.au info@continentalhotel.com.au
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It’s (almost) on: Karingal and Frankston Bombers got to grips with the reality of a new football season in a preseason game on Saturday. Picture: Gary Bradshaw
Arch rivals launch season, eye finals PENINSULA LEAGUE PREVIEW
By Toe Punt EDITHVALE and Bonbeach will launch the 2015 Peninsula League football season on Good Friday. There has been enormous talk about both clubs in the pre-season but both should still be thinking about finals in 2015. Edithvale should be eyeing off a place in the top three, given it has sensational teenagers coming through the system, as well as the fact that Brett O’Hanlon has returned from Richmond. Bookends Nick Connellan and Brent Bowden are noticeable departures but they haven’t really lost a lot of others. Some quality teenagers have gone to try their hand in the VFL but that still doesn’t change the fact that they have retained many others. Brad Tagg was a player many thought was leaving but he has remained, as have the recruits that they picked-up the year before. Bonbeach on the other hand have lost plenty. How they recover from this will be interesting to watch. Shane McDonald and Paul Rebeschini are the biggest outs, while the likes of Ricky and Jason Ferraro, Cal McQueen, Danny Ades, Matthew Batten, Justin Bennett, Matt Clifford, Nathan Hicks, Rob Horler, and Anthony Raso are reasonable names to have lost. A big recruit for the Sharks has been former Collingwood and Carlton ruckman Chris Bryan. The Sharks’ reserves also played finals footy last season, so there is an element of depth.
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On Easter Saturday, another massive contest is Pines v Seaford. The Tigers were just OK last season and have lost Tom Shaw, who is a massive out. They do regain Pat Cadd and Chris Fortnam from Pearcedale but they are past their best. Coach Ben Crowe needs to have a massive year and the many kids he introduced last season need to take the next step. Pines has been a talking point in the off season. Former Richmond, North Melbourne and West Coast Eagle forward Aaron Edwards has been the talk of the town. He will play a little higher up the ground while Guy Hendry remains the focal point. Luke Potts, a Pines boy, he returns home to where it all began. Despite the two big recruits new coach and former Python premiership player Pat Swayne believes structures and natural improvement will be where significant change is seen. “I think Pines went through the motions last year and played without a lot of game style or structure,” Swayne said. “We have worked tirelessly on this over the summer and believe we have a system that is capable of being really competitive. “Our practice match form against Cranbourne, Rowville and Rosebud has been solid and I’m confident we’ll be more competitive than we were last season. “Other than Frankston YCW, who is the reigning premier and stand-out, I think the season is wide open. “Our quality of depth has improved, there’s a real hunger amongst the
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group and I think we have genuinely 32 guys vying for a senior spot each week. That’s great for the club,” Swayne said. Around the other clubs, Frankston YCW has added guns Anthony Bruhn and Paul Minchington from Frankston YCW, along with Lew Roberts, who returns, and Luke Collins, a star onballer who has played in Sale for the past three seasons. They lose the likes of Josh Westerman and Billy Rolfe to Somerville and Anthony Barry to the VFL but the premiers will still be the yardstick. Karingal, under the guidance of new coach Michael Burke, is likely to improve but hold up the rest of the table. There’s eight teams who all have genuine claims on a top three spot. INS AND OUTS Bonbeach Outs: Danny Ades, Matthew Batten, Justin Bennett, Matt Clifford, David Comben, Jason, Ferraro, Ricky Ferraro, Paul Rebescini, Nathan Hicks, Rob Horler, Shane McDonald, Cal McQueen, Anthony Raso, Nathan Bobinsobn, Brad Sykes, Michael Turville. Ins: Jack Alexndwer (EFL), Chris Bryan (SFL), Anthony Carrio (NFL), Daniel Hogan (VAFA), Adam Nichols (SFL), Bailey Partyka (AFL Barwon), Sheldon Price (SFL). Chelsea Outs: Fabian Deluca, Jake Greeley, Fia Tootoo. Ins: Brick Adams (AFL Canberra), Matt Crichton (EFL), Jack Francis
(VAFA), Brent Guerra (WRFL), Jordyn Hall (SFL), Ben Joss (EFL), James Nanopolous (SFL), Corey Peele (VAFA), Tom Rayner, Brett Scarcella (SEFNL), Daniel Stafford (AFL Central Australia), Craig Sterling (VAFA), James Symons (SFL), Daine Taylor (WRFL), Darren Walsh (SFL).
Jason Curry, Beau Muston, Shelton Rossario. Ins: Travis Boldock (Chelsea Heights), Dale Binks (Tyabb), Ethan Rahilly (Tyabb), Simon Rahilly (Tyabb), Gerard Brown (Goldfields, WA), Shane Patterson, Dale Eames, Jayden Grose (returns).
Edi-Asp Outs: Brent Bowdoen, Nick Connellan, Brad Gilder, Jeremy Heys, Jack Holden, Tom Lamb, Beau Turner, Darcy Warke. Ins: Justin Chant (SFL), Ryan Cunningham (SFL), Brody Lawford (SFL), Elliott Macquire (VAFA), Michael Meehan (VAFA), Brett O’Hanlon (Richmond), Adrian Stewart (SFL).
Mornington Outs: Kyle Brouwer, Will Goosey, Byron Holt, Luke Lewis, Kallum Searle, Anthony Simpson, Adrian Speedy, Michael Williams. Ins: Alex Gear (AFL Barwon), Ryan Hines (VAFA), Joel Miller (AFL Caprocornia), Hayden Parkinson (NTFL), Greg Pullen (SFL), Mitchell Stansborough (AFL Mackay), Dale Whelan (VFL).
Frankston YCW Outs: Anthony Barry, Dale Carroll, Tim McGennis, Josh Pickess, Billy Rolfe, Lachy Wallace, Josh Westerman. Ins: Anthony Bruhn (Dromana), Luke Collins (Sale), Paul MInchington (Dromana), Tom Olden (Alberton), Lewis Roberts (Riverina), Daniel Waddell (Dromana).
Mt Eliza Outs: James Freeman, John Meesen, Blake Mullane, Ricky Plummer, Will Turner, Scott Simpson, Michael Lourey, Jacob Weitering. Ins: David Barton (EFL), Matt Davis (AFL Barwon), Ben Landry (NEAFL), Justin Van Unden (EFL).
Karingal Outs: George Angelopolous, Sojitha Jayasinghe, Ray Lengyel, Tom Wilkinson. Ins: Mark Anderson (SFL), Kyle Angwin (West Kimberley), Chris Chalmers (SFL), Damen Green (VAFA), Aaron Jack (SFL), Brodie DEmpster (EDFL), Aaron Lees (Seaford). Langwarrin Outs: Nick Tuddenham, Ash Collins,
Pines Outs: Stephen Ryan, Will Casey. Ins: Jason Cooper (EFL), Aaron Edwards (Richmond), Luke Potts (VFL), Darren Ramsdale (returns). Seaford Outs: Adam Rose, Tommy Shaw, Mitch Uaongo, Mitch White. Ins: Pat Cadd (Pearcedale), Chris Fortnam (Pearcedale), Hayden Harvey (SFL), James O’Neil (WRFL), Marc Thomspon (Ellinbank), Dean Williamson (SFL).
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Premier contenders shape up for season NEPEAN LEAGUE PREVIEW By Toe Punt NEPEAN League Football will kick off on Good Friday when arch rivals Rye and Rosebud launch the 2015 season. There has been enormous talk about Rye during the off-season and new coach and former Sorrento premiership player Josh Moore believes his side is well placed to challenge. His right hand man is former club premiership coach Steve Ryan, who is a big recruit himself. It will be tough though. The Demons have lost the key connection that helped to propel them to within a kick of last year’s Grand Final. The Semmel brothers - Jake, Luke and Ryan have all left the club while Chris Gleeson also left at season’s end. Jay Bruno, who won the league medal, left before the season finished and centre half forward Aaron Findlay has also walked again. However, the talk on the southern peninsula is that Rye is the best placed of all the sides down that way to win the flag. Whilst the Semmel brothers and Gleeson were good players on the field, culturally the talk was that they didn’t fit in. This season the “vibe” is the best it’s been in years and the result has been 199-game and former skipper Rhett Sutton signing on again. Moore said finals were an expectation and that the top three was the goal. “The players we have recruited have been sensational,” Moore said. They are all seasoned finals and premiership players and they know what we need to get where we want to go. “Findlay is a big loss but we have two outstanding emerging kids in Andrew Dean and Brady Egan who I rate highly and believe can become A-graders. “We’ve certainly got the list on paper to challenge,” Moore said. Moore said he wasn’t considering playing right now but conceded he had been training and that his body “felt great”. “I am here to coach Rye Football Club first and foremost and I was to devote all my time to get it right. If things are going well at the halfway mark and we think I can add some value, then I’ll reconsider them,” Moore said. “I’m also hopeful that Ben Holmes will return in the second half of the season also after getting through his triathlons,” Moore said. Moore has watched the last couple of Rosebud practice matches and believe they will be the big improver. “Rosebud has really impressed me and they seem to be up and going. Good Friday will be a great first-up hit-out,” Moore said. Despite the enormous talent that has walked from the club, footy experts believe Rye has picked up three of the best half a dozen players in the Eastern Football League. The pick of them is Ryan Mullett, who has a number of league medals to his name. He hasn’t played a practice match but has done his first full pre-season in two years. Mullett is “flying”, according to Moore.
Former Hawthorn player Simon Taylor is also a notable in for the Demons and Adrian Gilleno is a key forward who kicked almost 50 goals last season. He’s been dominant in the practice matches. The Demons take on Rosebud, arguably the unluckiest side in the competition last season. Rosebud lost five games by less than two goals in 2014 and stars Ryan Spooner and Greg Bentley had virtually no influence on the season. Rhys Bancroft was another player who missed the majority of the season with an ankle injury. They have all done full pre-seasons. Rosebud has recruited two guns from Subiaco in the WAFL, Jason Bristow and Rob Forrest, while Jamie Clarke returns after a stint away. Had the Buds won those close games last season, they would have pushed for the top three. With all the talk surrounding other clubs, the Buds have flown under the radar in the pre-season. They still have an outstanding list and will be hard to beat. Ruckman Paul Lewis won’t be an easy one to replace, however and if they have a deficiency, it will be in the ruck. All of the talk in the off-season has centred around Somerville. Why wouldn’t it? The Eagles have landed a VFL star in Scott Simpson, an ex-AFL draftee in Tim McGennis, two 2014 premiership players in Josh Westerman and Billy Rolfe (YCW), two 2014 grand final players in Adrian Speedy and Anthony Simpson (Mornington) and Peninsula goal kicking machine in Tommy Shaw (Seaford). On Saturday, the Eagles belted Langwarrin by 10 goals in a practice match with full forward Adrian Ridout dominating with half a dozen. He did tear his hamstring late though and will certainly miss the first month or so. Leigh Stewart and McGennis had more than 25 touches each, Justin Farrelly was at his best in the ruck, Scott Simpson did as he pleased and Todd Farrelly and Kane McKenzie controlled the back half. There was no Tom Shaw, Speedy or Ben Sedgewick either. The Eagles are flag favorites, no question about that. They have arguably the best list in the entire MPNFL, outside of Frankston YCW in Peninsula. They will smash Tyabb on Easter Saturday, who have lost even more players in the off-season, including skipper Ethan Rahilly and onballer Dale Binks, both who crossed to Langwarrin. The other Easter Saturday game is that between Sorrento and Dromana. We used to get so very excited about this game. In 2015, we just hope that Dromana gets out of it with a less than 10 goal thumping. After Dromana’s 2014 premiership, they lost around 15 players during that pre-season. They have lost another 16 this pre-season, including the likes of skipper Jay Neratzoglou, Paul Minchington, Anthony Bruhn, Cal Park and Steven Gaertner. The Sharks, the reigning premiers, have lost a few through retirement, while prize recruit Luke Tapscott from Melbourne has a back injury and will miss the first half of the season. They have a very talented Under 19 side though and many of them will play regular senior footy.
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(Mid-Gippsland), Matthew Wappett (YVMDFL), Tyrone Archiles (SEFL). Outs: Dean Warry (Dolphins). Devon Meadows Ins: Dylan Hand (Hastings), Jack Henderson (Seaford), Glenn Michie (Mid Gippsland), Sam Purdon EFL), Ryan Talbot (EFL). Outs: Ash Adams, Corey batt, James Harmes, Danny Kennaugh. Dromana Ins: Joel Dalton (SFL), Tim Hines (Kowree), Mathew Jones (EFL), Justin Norton (SEFL), Tom Taylor (Mid Gippsland), Troy Tharle (SEFL), Sam Tucker (Warnambool). Outs: Mitch Barton, Anthony Bruhn, Stuart Cleeve, Steven Gaertner, Jay Hutchison, Scott Joyce, Andrew Kiely, Blake McGrath, Paul Minchington, Jay Neratzoglou, Cal Park, Veton Rexha, Jedd Savage, Seamus Thompson, Daniel Waddell, Tommy Wright.
Tackling new season: Frankston Bombers and Karingal warmed up for gruelling game days ahead. Picture: Gary Bradshaw
They also still have the likes of Troy Schwarze, Guy Stringer, Leigh Poholke, Tyrren Head and Leigh Treeby. Around at other clubs, Crib Point seems to have recruited quite well but has lost star Dean Warry. Red Hill is a bit the same but has lost star forward Jarryd Douglas to the VFL. Former Pearcedale skipper Matt Vagg played for the Hillmen on the weekend though and might be the replacement they need. They have also picked-up Seamus Thompson from Dromana, who will slot straight into the ruck, while they are still hopeful that Joe Kreiger will make an appearance. Devon Meadows have lost a few and gained a few and probably won’t improve much from last season, while Hastings has done extremely well in the recruiting with the likes of Paul Rogasch, while Shaun Foster and Cal McQueen have crossed from Bonbeach. They beat Mornington in a practice match last Saturday, comfortably. Frankston Bombers have recruited well in getting Beau Muston from Langwarrin. Mitch Bosward and Jay Reynolds will be big losses, while they have lost Anthony Fulton also. The Bombers are up and about but have only played Bonbeach and Karingal. The Sharks will be average and the Bulls are starting from a long way back, so it’s hard to gauge their pre-season form.
Frankston Bombers Ins: Josh Chapman (YCW), Jason Curry, Jake Smith, Beau Muston (Langwarrin), James Orr (Loddon Valley), Andrew White (North Central), Brian O’Carroll (returns). Outs: Mitch Bosward, Josh Doyle, Jack Foster, Anthony Fulton, Aaron Hunter, Ryan MarksLogan, Mark Perry, Travis Reints. Hastings Ins: Kyle Brouwer (Mornington), Matt Clifford (Bonbeach), Peter McRae (Adelaide), Kyron Pratt (Maryborough), Kyle Robb (Mid Gippsland), Kaleb Silcock (Murray FL), Paul Rogasch (EFL). Outs: Justin Berry, Dylan Hand, Josh Heinrich, Cory Meloury. Pearcedale Ins: Glenn Anderson (Ellinbank), Dwayne Bowes (Ellinbank), Nick Garrett (SFL), Daniel Heijden (Seaford), Oliver Hill (Mid Gippsland), Dylan Kempster (Essendon), Brendan Neville (Ellinbank), Kallum Searle, Michael Williams (Mornington), Brent Simmons (West Kimberley). Outs: Pat Cadd, Chris Fortnam, Basil Sibosado, Troy Jacobson. Red Hill Ins: Scott Joyce (Dromana), Seamus Thompson (Dromana), Scott Ware (Ballarat). Outs: Daniel Allsop, (VFL), Robbie Clements (NEAFL).
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Rosebud Ins: Jason Bristow (WAFL), Rob Forrest (WAFL), Jamie Clarke, Daniel Clarke (VAFA), Beau Kitchingman (Maryborough). Outs: Sean Downie (VFL), Shane Boyington (SFL), Tye Williams (NEAFL).
Crib Point Ins: John Bange (Ellinbank), Brendan Caldwell (EDFL), Anthony Craddock (Ellinbank), Brendan Phillips (Goulburn), Adam Quinn (NT), Trent Nelson (AFL Central Australia), Codey Palmer
Rye Ins: Kris Bardon, Adrian Gileno, Nathan Henley, Dean Millhouse, Ryan Mullett, Adam Parsons, Simon Taylor (EFL), Steven Daniher (Central Murray).
FRANKSTON VFL FOOTBALL PRACTICE MATCHES Friday 3rd April FRANKSTON vs Coburg 11am & 2pm (Coburg)
Saturday 11th April
FRANKSTON vs Sandringham 11am & 2pm (Frankston Park)
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