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More level crossings on the chopping block Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au TWO more level crossings are set to be removed along the Frankston train line, in addition to the 18 already announced. The state government has named 10 more level crossings which it will remove statewide by 2025. They

include Parkers Road in Parkdale and Warrigal Road in Mentone. The preferred solution for the project is to build rail bridges between Mentone and Parkdale. The plans would also see a new station built at Parkdale. Taxpayers will end up paying around $3 billion on all of the works taking place on the Frankston line. Eight stations have been built and 13

level crossings have been removed so far. Five more new stations and seven more level crossing removals are still to come. Premier Daniel Andrews said “we promised to remove 50 level crossings by 2022 and we’re more than a year ahead of schedule. It’s an incredible achievement that has created jobs, reduced congestion on our roads and opened up space for more trains, more

often. Instead of just finishing early, we’re going to do more – getting rid of more crossings, creating more jobs and making more communities safer.” Transport minister Jacinta Allan said “every Victorian knows the dinging sound of boom gates coming down and the frustration that comes with it, that’s why we’re getting rid of them – saving lives, easing congestion and getting you home sooner. We’ve

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Plan revealed to repeal dog ban FRANKSTON Council is one step closer to repealing its controversial ban on dogs in the city centre. As the rules stand, dogs are prohibited in the central activity area of Frankston. Under the new proposal, on-lead registered dogs would be allowed in the area bounded by Davey Street, Kananook Creek, and Fletcher Road. Council is also considering confining cats to their homes 24/7, and designating a section of the foreshore as a free roam area for dogs. Earlier this year, council sought feedback on the current local laws. The mayor Kris Bolam said that the 750 responses received showed that changes should be proposed. “We understand that our residents love their pets and these are significant changes, so we want to make sure everyone has had the chance to have their say,” he said. “Council recognises the important part animals play in our lives, and is open to increasing dogs’ access to our city and beach should the community tell us that’s what they want. “Frankston is unique in that many residential properties are adjacent or in close proximity to our natural reserves. Cats are wonderful pets, but they are also more predatory by nature. With more than 5000 cats registered in Frankston City, it poses a real and legitimate threat to our native wildlife. Council orders are in place to guide and support owners’ management of their pets so they can live in harmony with neighbours, our wider community, local wildlife and the environment.” Council is further consulting the community on the proposed changes at engage.frankston.vic. gov.au. Submissions are open until 17 August.

A TRIBUTE to Cameron Smith. The memorial has gone missing. Picture: Gary Sissons

Memorial missing A BANNER commemorating a man killed in Seaford last year has gone missing. Cameron Smith died aged 26 in November last year. He was stabbed to death. After his tragic death, a memorial banner was installed on Station Street. It went missing between Friday 23 July and 24 July. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny issued a plea for information on Facebook last week. “I am so saddened to report that the temporary memorial banner for Cameron Smith was removed from its site in Station Street Seaford without the family’s permission,” she said. “Cam’s family is heartbroken. They just want it back. “If you know anything, or saw anything at all, please contact me or Frankston Police. Or just return the banner. As you can imagine it holds significant sentimental value for Cam’s family. Work will soon take place on a permanent memorial for Cam - a place to sit and to reflect on a young life cut short and the preciousness of life.”

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Train stations demolished Continued from page 1 The Frankston train line shut down for a week between Mordialloc and Frankston as works ramped up to remove more level crossings. Between 25 July and 1 August, crews worked to remove boom gates at Edithvale Road, Chelsea Road, Argyle Avenue, and Bondi Road. Edithvale, Chelsea, and Bonbeach stations were also demolished. The three existing stations were decommissioned on Sunday, 25 July.

Excavators moved in to demolish the buildings and platforms on Monday and Tuesday before piling work began to prepare to lower the line into trenches. Bus replacements ran throughout the week. Trains will now run express through the three demolished stations from 2 August until 13 September. From then, the line will close between Mordialloc and Frankston again until November when the new stations open.

During the long closure period, shuttle buses will run every five to ten minutes. Work will be completed to lower the line into trenches. The level crossing removal project says that the boom gates are down at the locations to be removed for up to 40 per cent of the morning peak. THE aftermath of the Chelsea Station demolition. Picture: Supplied

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More local exposure sites named VICTORIA has moved out of hard lockdown after the slow of its COVID-19 outbreak. With the lifting of restrictions students have been sent back to school, offices, retail, and gyms have reopened, restaurants are serving dine-in customers again, and community sport has returned. Last week, a spate of tier two exposure sites around Frankston popped up on the Department of Health website. Visitors to the following locations were asked to get tested and isolate until they received a negative result, as a positive COVID-19 case had attended them: • Chemist Warehouse Baxter, 284/286 Frankston - Flinders Road, 24/07/2021 3:45pm 4:15pm • Ritchies IGA Liquor (Tow-

erhill), 6/145 Moorooduc Highway, 24/07/2021 4:10pm - 4:35pm • Karingal Hub Shopping Centre, 330 Cranbourne Road Frankston, 24/07/2021 11:45am - 12:40pm • Coles Supermarket (Karingal Hub Shopping Centre), Corner of Cranbourne Road and Karingal Drive, 24/07/2021 11:45am - 12:40pm • United Petroleum Baxter, 284 Frankston-Flinders Road, 26/07/2021 7:15am - 7:30am Home visits are still banned, but up to 10 people can meet outdoors with masks on. Masks must still be worn indoors and outdoors Brodie Cowburn

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Thousands turning out for vaccinations THE new vaccination hub at Bayside Shopping Centre is delivering up to 1200 COVID-19 vaccinations a day. The Frankston hub, operated by Peninsula Health, opened last month at the old Toys’R’Us location near Rebel Sport. The clinic is manned by a team of more than 100 immunisers, administration staff, pharmacists, doctors, security, cleaners, and concierge. Both Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs are available at the hub. There are a small number of walk-in appointments on offer for people over age 60 to receive the AstraZeneca jab.

Peninsula Health executive director of operations Helen Cooper said “we are pleased to have opened the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub at Bayside Centre, where we are able to provide this important service in a central, easy to access location for our community. To find out if you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and to make a booking, please go to the Department of Health website.” Mornington resident Di Amiet was recently vaccinated at the hub. “It was really easy for me to come up to Bayside and find a car park, receive

my second jab and get that protection,” she said. “You can see the staff are doing a really good job at making it as pleasant and efficient an experience it can be – it’s just brilliant to know people can get the vaccine locally. I’m so happy to feel safe from COVID and go about life knowing I am not only keeping myself but my family and friends safe.” Parking at Bayside Shopping Centre is free for people receiving vaccines. Bookings for the vaccine clinic can be made by calling 1800 675 398 or visiting coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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Cocaine, cash seized TWO men have been charged after police seized cocaine and cash in three property raids last week. Police officers on Railway Grove and Ross Street in Mornington searched a car at around 11.40am on 27 July. They allege that they found “a large amount of cocaine and cash” inside the vehicle. Search warrants were later executed at properties in Mornington, Seaford, and Langwarrin. Police

allegedly seized cash, cocaine, cannabis, magic mushrooms, and a homemade drug press during the searches. A 23-year-old Seaford man and a 23-year-old Langwarrin man were charged with traffick cocaine, possess proceeds of crime, and other offences. They were both bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 8 February 2022.

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Organisations team up to help rough sleepers MORE work will be done to combat the rising rate of local homelessness. There has been a 388 per cent increase in rough sleeping homelessness in Frankston since 2016, council says. As part of National Homelessness Week this week, a program will be launched that sees 14 local agencies team up to tackle the issue. Frankston Zero has been established by the Frankston City Strategic Housing and Homelessness Alliance. The chair of the alliance, Dr Gillian Kay, said “Frankston Zero will provide the sector and government with

clear and specific information about the most vulnerable who are falling into rough sleeping and provide significantly increased clarity on the service and housing responses needed to meet these gaps and best prevent and address rough sleeping homelessness in our municipality.” More than 60 rough sleepers are currently receiving assistance through the Frankston Zero initiative. “We’re working tirelessly to assist the most vulnerable and make a real difference in their lives – one person sleeping rough has been of-

fered a public housing placement and another 12 have been prioritised for housing in the next few weeks,” Dr Kay said. “Our goal, through Frankston Zero, for each person sleeping rough, is to tailor services to their needs and work towards housing them as rapidly as possible.” One man currently receiving assistance from the initiative said “I was working but lost my job and got kicked out when I couldn’t afford the rental anymore. People don’t understand how tough it is. It can

happen to anyone. My health is really bad now. I’ve been out on the streets for so long – I can’t remember what it feels like to have a door to lock. Somewhere to just feel warm and safe would mean everything.” Frankston Zero chair Jackie Galloway said “the initiative critically involves a coordinated homelessness response, where information and resources are shared, to minimise the time spent experiencing homelessness for individual rough sleepers, and to achieve an overall rough sleeping reduction in the municipality.”

“Frankston Zero will initially focus on rough sleeping, the most exposed and precarious form of homelessness. And through Frankston Zero, the sector aims to pool resources to find sustained housing outcomes for them. This is a significant step forward for us,” she said. Frankston Zero will be officially launched this week. For more information visit rankston.vic.gov.au/ Your-Council/Advocacy/TacklingHomelessness-in-Frankston-City

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GRANTS have been handed to 12 young local athletes to help them take part in competitions. The successful applicants for the Dunkley Local Sporting Champions grant program will receive between $500 and $700. The funding will go towards travel, accommodation, uniforms, or equipment. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “with all eyes on the Tokyo Olympic games, it’s a terrific time to recognise some of our upcoming local sporting talent.” “This round was particularly competitive, so I’d like to congratulate the successful applicants. Dunkley has a rich and varied sporting history and it’s great to see so many different sports represented including basketball, athletics, gymnastics, baseball and others,” she said. To apply for sports grants visit sportaus.gov. au or call Ms Murphy’s office on 9781 2333. DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy with young archer Jai. Picture: Supplied

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PATTERSON River trail could become the home of an ambitious public art program. At their 26 July meeting, Kingston councillors ordered a report to assess the creation of “a network of contemporary arts and cultural trails throughout Kingston, featuring artistic works by recognised professional artists along high-profile cultural trails including the Patterson River trail”. The report will outline a plan to fund the public art works as part of council’s five year capital works programme and operational budget “including the allocation of two per cent of the budget for open space and building projects over $1,000,000 and ongoing funding for curation, staffing and maintenance of the works.” At least three works could be installed on the Patterson River trail. Council will investigate external funding opportunities to help pay for the art. Council will also receive a second report to look into the merits of a public art strategy and ongoing annual budget. The first report is due back to council in November.

Work on intersection safety WORK will be undertaken to improve safety at the McLeod Road intersection in Carrum. The boom gate-free connection between the Nepean Highway and McLeod Road opened in February 2020 (“Green light for new road”, The Times, 19/2/2020). In November last year, a 75-year-old woman died when she was involved in a crash at the intersection of Station Street and McLeod Road. Kingston councillor Cameron Howe said “safety for motorists local and abroad will improve, after the Department of Transport agreed

to requested rail bridge lane signage, following previous contact resulting in electronic give-way signage, line marking and signal reprogramming improvements.” “Monitoring and evaluation of the intersection must continue, including for the Aldi driveway as it is critical to mitigate road trauma and prangs where possible.” THE busy intersection at McLeod Road and plans to change signage. Pictures: Supplied

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Peninsula Youth Orchestra Rehearsals Wedensday evenings during school terms 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Ebdale Community Centre, Frankston. Primary and Secondary string, woodwind and brass instrumental students welcome. For more info visit www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au Probus - Seaford Looking for fun, friendship and fellowship? The Probus Club of Seaford is seeking new members. We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Pines Football Club, cnr Forest Dr & Messmate St, Frankston North. For more info Johanne: 0419 326 085. Probus - Carrum Downs Want to seek fun, friendship, and fellowship? Come and join Probus Carrum Downs, which meets every second Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact Marilyn: 0414 826 373 or Annette: 0428 027 925 Dutch Card Club New members wanted. Playing Klaverjassen every Wednesday from 11.30 am - 4pm in the Community Hall - Kings Close, Frankston North. Contact Jan: 97709075 East Frankston Over 55s Club 200 Beach St Frankston. Mon: Melodies 1pm - 3pm Tues: carpet bowls 12pm - 3pm Wed: 9.30am -11am gentle exercise class, craft/chat group 12pm – 3pm. Rummikub 1pm – 3pm Fri: line dancing 10am – 12pm. Sat: carpet bowls 12pm – 3pm. Sun: bingo from 12.45pm and carpet bowls every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month Details Pearl 97660290 or Joy 9789 0498

Seaford Senior Citizens Club Broughton St. Seaford. 50 Plus. We are open 5 days a week and offer many activities. Mon 11am-3pm. bingo. Tues 10am-3pm. rummikub, mahjong, card making. Wed 10am-3pm. canasta, indoor carpet bowls. Thurs 11.30am-3pm. new horizons, women’s social club. Fri 10am-3pm. 500 card group & 12.30pm-3pm indoor carpet bowls.Details Rosemary 0400 610 845 or Jeana 0430 999 741 Frankston Hockey Club is a family friendly sporting club for people of all abilities and ages. Juniors, seniors and masters teams available. New players welcome. Training on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Visit frankstonhockeyclub.com to find out more. Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association Dust off your hockey stick & come and join the PWHA (Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association) who play at Monash University grounds at Frankston throughout the year on a Monday night. Friendly, fun but competitive and a mix of skills and ages range from 13 to 70+. A great way to burn off some of those Covid kilos enjoying affordable outdoor exercise! Contact rebekahkh@hotmail.com to express interest or request a chat/more information. Precision & Leisure Marching Aust Inc. We are a masters aged marching team, based in Frankston, and are looking for interested ladies in the over 30 age group to join us for competitive and leisure marching. Experience is not necessary. For further details contact Jane 0488213212. U3A Frankston Returning to Karingal Place We are returning for limited face to face classes at Karingal Place from 1st February. Enrolments for classes and new members available online from 18th January. Please go to our website u3af.org. au for further information. Looking forward to welcoming you back. Family Drug Support – Frankston Non-religious, open meetings for those impacted by someone’s drug and/or alcohol use. Talk/listen in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Wednesday fortnightly, 6pm at Frankston Hospital, 2 Hastings Rd. Meetings are free. Further details phone Chloe 0448 177 083 Frankston & District Stamp Club Not sure what to do with your old stamp collection? Come along and meet our friendly club members, always available for help and advice. We meet at 7.00 pm on the third Thursday each month at Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford. Enquiries 5995 9783. Royal Naval Association, Port Phillip Bay Branch. We are aligned with the Frankston Naval Memorial Club and meet at 11.30 on the Second Sunday of each month at our premises in Langwarrin South for meals, drinks, raffles, presentations, dancing on occasions and the odd video show. We also welcome associate members from the Army and Air Force from both the UK, Australia and elsewhere both married or single. We publish a monthly newsletter circulated by email or snail mail to all members so why not come and join us for good company and a generally good time. Please contact the Branch Secretary, Mike Murphy on mhhart42@gmail.com or 0449 070842 for further details. Southern Sounds Chorus Ladies - want to learn to sing? You’ll make great music and great friends by joining us. No previous experience required. Tues 7pm St Jude’s Primary School hall, Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin. Call Maree 0411844572 (membership) & Penny 0402063563 (bookings)

South End Spirit Basketball The Peninsulas newest community based basketball club South End Spirit is looking for players of all ages to join us in the Chelsea Basketball Competition. Contact Nicola on enquiries@southendspirit.com.au for more info Frankston Food Swap 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Stargazing Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes at 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Melway ref 151 E1. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable. Details www.mpas.asn. au or phone 0419 253 252. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/mpas0/ Try Croquet Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required. Enquires to Fay 97837340 Little Hands Playgroup Lead by dedicated volunteers, children aged 0-5 years and their parent/carer enjoy free play, craft activities, music, singing and story time. Tuesdays during school term, 10am-12pm, Frankston Forest Baptist Church, 43 Monterey Blvd Frankston North. Details: playgroup@frankstonbaptist.com.au or 9013 0483 Family History Melb PC Users Group, Mornington, Family History and DNA. We meet at the Mornington Information Centre every 3rd Monday for Family History and every last Wednesday for DNA (research) Q&A, Information, Presentations. www.melbpc.org.au/ sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/family-history Contact Colin 0417 103 678 Seaford SASH Weight Loss Club Ladies only self-help group. Our ladies are welcoming and encourage each other each week in a non-judgemental way. Weigh-in Tuesday mornings from 8am-10am. Meeting closes approximately 10:30am. St Luke’s Church Hall, 64 William Rd, Carrum Downs. Call Monica Hernandez: 0438 004 058 Peninsula Activities Group Friendship Club meets every third Friday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, High Street, Frankston. Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 start. After meeting stop and have a cup of coffee/tea and a chat. Contact Joana 9775 2304. Volunteers Wanted Enveco Health is an innovative social enterprise aiming to assist those with mental ill-health live independently in the community and to recover in a supportive non-clinical environment. We’re currently seeking volunteers to get involved in this innovative project. If you would like to know more visit www.enveco.org.au, and send us a message. Dog Lovers Walking Group Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Great for puppies. Regular social events as well. Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475 Frankston CWA Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930

Frankston Prostate Support Group The support group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10am in the King Close Community Hall in Frankston North. Men with prostate health issues and their partners are invited to attend the support group for discussion on prostate health issues and some friendly banter. Details: 0407817996 (Gordon) Are you a Breast Cancer survivor? If so come and join us for a paddle in our Dragon Boat. We offer 3 ‘come and trys’ before joining our club. The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at Patterson Lakes, Carrum For fun, fitness and friendship. Call Marilyn 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay 0425 743 455. National Seniors Australia Frankston branch meets on the last Wed of each month at Francis Xavier Hall, Davey Street, Frankston. We meet at 10 am for a cup of tea or coffee, followed by meeting at 10.30 am. For further info - Marion: 9776 6648. Frankston Ladies Probus Meets every second Thursday of the month at 2 Logan St. Frankston. 10am - noon. We have a guest speaker at each meeting. Throughout the month we have lunches, day trips, chat/coffee mornings, etc. Ring Jo for more info. 0400514212 Frankston North Men’s Forum A forum for food, health and community. First Tuesday of each month, 6:00pm-8:00pm Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North. Free hot meal, coffee and tea; chat and chew with like-minded chaps. Further details contact Bill on 97862710 Polio Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come to our support group meeting held at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540 JP Locations National & International documents inc affadavits, stat decs & cert copies signed FREE of charge at police stations on the Peninsula. Frankston weekdays 10am to 3pm. Carrum Downs: Mondays & Thursdays 5pm to 7pm. Ph: 1300365567. Frankston Masters Athletics Club Meets every Thursday 7pm at Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston. Sprints, middle distance and distance events. Come along and join us in a supportive and fun environment. All abilities welcome. Phone Frances 0405 474472

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Twins terrible ordeal - Lost in fierce storms Compiled by Cameron McCullough TRAGIC results followed the wandering of two little twin boys, Bertie and Jackie Guy, aged 4½ years, from Frankston on Wednesday. The sons of Mr and Mrs A. Guy, of Berry Street, Richmond, they had been on a visit to their uncle, Mr Ahrens and his wife at Frankston. The children had recently been patients at the Infectious Disease Hospital at Fairfield. During Wednesday afternoon they were missed from their uncle’s house. A search in the neighborhood proved unsuccessful, and at 5.30pm police aid was sought. The fire bell was rung, and the greater part of the male population of Frankston formed into search parties, which, led by Senr. Constable Bray and Constable Dyball, set out in all directions. All through the night which was bitterly cold and wet, the search continued, men going for miles out into the country, but without success. At day-break fresh parties took up the work, and the search continued until at 2pm Mr J. Bradbury, with a party of volunteers on a motor lorry, found one of the children lying prostrate on the side of a roadway 2½ miles out of the town. The child was in a very low state from exposure of the cold, driving winds and sleety showers of the previous night, which was said to have been the worst of the season. The second little child was found lying dead near some bushes a short distance away. No time was lost in taking the surviving child to St Pancras Hospital,

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where, under the treatment of Dr. Maxwell and Nurse Campbell, he is recovering from the effects of the terrible night’s exposure. Good work was done by members of the Fire Brigade, in common with many others. Captain Petrie desires all who were supplied with torches to return same to him. A gallant band of ladies supplied refreshments to the searchers at the Fire Station during the night. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday), leaving Mr Ahrens’ residence, Frankston, at 3 o’clock for Frankston cemetery. *** LETTER to the editor Sir, Arising out of the distressing tragedy which occurred in our midst this week, I have been approached by numerous citizens who are desirous of showing practical sympathy with the bereaved parents. Subscription lists are now open, and are lodged with Cr. Oates, and Cr. Wells, and will you, Sir, kindly open your columns for the receipt of amounts, which may be also left at my office. W. P. MASON, Shire President. (“The Standard” will gladly receive and acknowledge amounts. – Ed.) *** THE Shire Council take over the electric light concern from the Frankston Company next Monday. More concern than light, judging by recent experience. *** THE annual municipal elections will be held on Thursday, 25th August. Candidates must be nominated not

later than Thursday, August 11th. It is time some move was made by the ratepayers to see that the vacancies in this shire are satisfactorily provided for. It is understood that all retiring councillors, with the exception of Cr. Griffeth (Centre Riding), intend seeking reelection. Mr Joseph Unthank has been mentioned as his successor. Cr H. E. Unthank retires in the East Riding, while Cr. Howell announces his intention of again offering his services to Seaford ratepayers. If he is to have opposition the fact has not been definitely announced, but it is known that Mr H. J. McCulloch’s friends are urging him to come forward. The creation of the new Mount Eliza riding necessitates all three sitting councillors in the Frankston Riding going to the poll. For the three vacancies in the Mount Eliza Riding only two candidates can at present be definitely named, viz.. Mr George May, the well known orchardist, and Mr Chas Gray, J.P., late Commissioner for Fair Prices, of William Street, Frankston. *** THE concert and dance held at the Mt. Eliza Post Office Tea Rooms last Friday night was a great success. Captain Davies generously placed his spacious apartments at the disposal of the numerous guests, and, with Mrs Davies, entertained over 100 visitors in right royal fashion. The genial host presented the gross proceeds to the committee of the hall building fund. A bright and varied programme interspersed the dancing, which was directed by Mr C. Wood to music

supplied by the Frankston orchestra. Songs were rendered by Misses Stephens, Mitchell, Lila Baldrin, and Messrs Thomas, Barney Bradford, D. Dodd, Kennedy (Melbourne) and Brean; recitation, Miss Bell. A ‘cello solo by Mr Goodman was encored. Cr Stephens thanked Captain and Mrs Davies for providing such a splendid entertainment at their own cost for the benefit of the new hall, and his remarks were endorsed by the hall secretary, Mr Alf Davey. *** AS the outcome of the combined deputation from the Frankston Shire Council and the Seaford Progress Association, which waited on the Minister for Forests on the 18th ult., representatives of the Forests Commission, the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and the Public Works Department visited the Seaford Pine Plantation on Thursday, July 21st, to investigate the complaint made by the deputation that considerable damage was done to farms on the low lying country, upon which the plantation drainage had been concentrated. The party was joined by Mr Sambell, the shire engineer, and was met at the plantation by Crs Latham, Howell and Armstrong, and Messrs Martin, Stewart, Macnamara and Klauer. After inspecting the country, Mr Horsfield, one of the visiting officers, said no doubt the considerable volume of drainage which came from the plantation would do considerable damage when simply allowed to find its own course, and the Government would doubtless assist in alleviating the trouble.

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He said the Narre Warren Progress Association had been agitating to have a drainage system carried out in their district, and upon an investigation of the levels, it seemed quite possible that a combined drainage scheme could be carried out which would trap water from reaching the Carrum and Seaford lowlands. He also said it would be quite practicable to combine this scheme with the Kananook Creek improvement scheme, because water could be dropped into the creek from perhaps, 6ft. above tides, thus ensuring a thorough scour. The further improvement of creek would consist of dredge grading from the inflow of this water, somewhere near present pipe culvert at Martin’s to Carrum and Frankston outlets. A new outlet would be made at Carrum and Mr Horsfield explained that the flow would be under a proper system of control, and the Government would contribute liberally to the scheme. The whole of those deriving benefit would be loaded with the cost, including residents along the creek at Seaford and Frankston. Mr Horsfield was assured by those present that his scheme seemed to provide the solution of two very great difficulties and expressed the hope that the preliminary survey would be proceeded with immediately. Mr Horsfield said he would report to his Department, and more will be heard of the matter at an early date. *** From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 29 July 1921

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Auto-mattock for the People By Stuart McCullough I HAD my second shot of vaccine. As for side effects, I experienced some fatigue and can now read other people’s thoughts. Which is, if I’m being honest, both a blessing and a curse. If you’re inexplicably against getting vaccinated because you think that it’s part of a Government plot to steal your dreams, there’s no need to email me because I’ve already read your thoughts and mentally weeded out the unsavoury comments. And, frankly, having looked at your dreams, I’m not sure anyone would want to steal them, even if you accidentally left the window down and the engine running. Just saying. My father also had his second jab last week and can now rightly claim his place in the ‘fully vaccinated’ column. His side effects included fatigue and being a dreadful cook, although the latter may not be a side effect as such; more a lifestyle choice. Sometimes it occurs to me that we’re alike. After my first vaccination, I refused to accept the notion of side effects and tried to go for a ten-kilometre run and wondered why I was moving in slow motion. My father doesn’t run. He does chores. Side effects or not, the day after the jab he’d be doing work in the yard regardless. Throughout my childhood, my father occupied his time on the weekends doing chores. Mostly they involved chopping things up, burning them or placing them in piles. These were not activities that came naturally to him. Despite suffering a total absence of horticultural skills that earned him the

nickname ‘The Black Hand’, he even created a vegetable patch. Not that the results were edible. But no matter, you could always count on one thing: my father would be carrying his mattock. It is, without doubt, his favourite tool. Mattocks are the unsung heroes of work in the backyard. And yet, for

reasons I can’t quite put my gardengloved finger on, mattocks don’t have the kind of notoriety other tools enjoy. A spanner is both a tool and a term of address for someone you don’t like very much. A screwdriver is also a popular cocktail. The axe has megawatt stardom; although does suffer an

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By Brodie Cowburn FOOTBALL is back after another COVID-19 shutdown. The senior MPNFL season restarted without crowds on Saturday afternoon. Division One leaders Frankston YCW struggled in their return to the field, falling to defeat against Rosebud. Rosebud took the game to the Stonecats right from the first bounce at Olympic Oval. They led by five goals at half time. After an even third term, Rosebud sealed the win with an impressive final quarter. They ended up defeating the ladder leaders by 39 points 17.13 (115) to 11.10 (76). The loss saw Frankston YCW drop down to second. Keegan Downie had a day out. He kicked seven goals in a best on ground showing. It was a family affair for Dromana on Saturday, as they took on Mt Eliza. William, Daniel, Samuel, and Joshua Guerts all took to the field for the Tigers. William Guerts was the best on ground for Dromana, who claimed an impressive come from behind win. The Tigers trailed the Redlegs by 28 at half time. They kicked 1.6 in a dismal first half. Dromana looked a different side after the half time break. They held Mt Eliza goalless in the second half while scoring 10 of their own. Dromana ran out winners over the Redlegs 11.11 (77) to 6.11 (47). At Greg Beck Oval, Frankston Bombers notched up an impressive victory over Sorrento. The Sharks have had a difficult year, and Saturday was no exception. A seven goals to two final quarter doomed them to a 42 point loss. The Bombers won 13.8 (86) to 6.8 (44). Khan Haretuku kicked four goals. Harrison Prior and Sam Fox also played well. Edithvale-Aspendale worked their way off the bottom of the ladder by defeating Red Hill 11.13 (79) to 14.9 (93). Pines now sit last after losing to Bonbeach by 120 points. Bonbeach’s big win sees them move to the top of the ladder.

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MPNFL Division One Seniors Saturday 7 August, 2021 Mt Eliza v Bonbeach, 2PM – Emil Madsen Reserve Frankston Bombers v Pines, 2PM – Greg Beck Oval (Baxter Park) Frankston YCW v Sorrento, 2PM – John Coburn Oval Red Hill v Rosebud, 2PM – Red Hill Recreation Reserve Edithvale-Aspendale v Dromana, 2PM – Regents Park

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By Brodie Cowburn LANGWARRIN look unstoppable heading into the end of the 2021 season. The Kangaroos took on Mornington in a clash between first and second on Saturday. What could have been an even matchup between two premiership contenders turned into thrashing, as Langwarrin ran away with an 85 point win. Langwarrin led by four points at quarter time, but really put their foot down in the second quarter. A nine goals to one second term saw Langwarrin move out to an unassailable 54 point lead at the main break. Langwarrin continued to score freely in the second half. They ended up putting 24 goals on the board for the game. The final score read Mornington 11.9 (75) to Langwarrin 24.16 (160). Ruckman Matthew Naughton was named best on ground for Langwarrin for the second game running. Jesse Murphy also impressed with five majors. Jackson Calder scored seven of Mornington’s goals. There was also some action at the other end of the ladder, as 11th and 12th placed Crib Point and Tyabb faced off. The Magpies got the better of the Yabbies. They piled on 18 goals for the afternoon to get themselves a 47 point win. Seven goals from Sam Glenn couldn’t get Karingal the points against Hastings at Ballam Park Reserve. Both sides traded blows in an entertaining first half. The Bulls went into

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MPNFL Division Two Seniors Saturday 7 August, 2021 Mornington v Tyabb, 2PM – Alexandra Park Karingal v Rye, 2PM – Ballam Park Reserve Chelsea v Devon Meadows, 2PM – Chelsea Reserve Crib Point v Somerville, 2PM – Crib Point Recreation Reserve Pearcedale v Langwarrin, 2PM – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve Hastings v Seaford, 2PM – Thomas Barclay Oval Picture: Alan Dillon

the main break with a three point lead. The Blues struck back in the third quarter, taking a 21 point lead into the final term. They managed to hold on to beat the Bulls 15.9 (99) to 17.13 (115). Thomas Buckley kicked four goals for the Blues. Thomas Finn and Patrick Wilson kicked three each. Only two points separated Rye and Chelsea at the end of their clash on Saturday.

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Rye led by eight points at the halftime break. By three-quarter-time, Chelsea had wrestled back a seven point lead. Chelsea let it slip in the final term. They were wasteful in front of goal, kicking 1.5 for the quarter. Rye made them pay for their inaccuracy by sneaking in front and claiming the win. Tom Hughes proved the difference

between the two sides. He kicked five goals for Rye to help them claim a narrow victory 8.11 (59) to 7.15 (57). At Glover Reserve, Devon Meadows lost to Seaford 7.3 (45) to 16.17 (113). Somerville had a good day at home, defeating Pearcedale 13.16 (94) to 5.4 (34).

SEWF Premier Saturday 7 August, 2021 Frankston v St Kilda Sharks, 11AM – Skybus Stadium Mt Eliza v Coburg Lions, 3PM – Emil Madsen Reserve Tyabb v Seaford, 4.45PM – Bunguyan Reserve Sunday 8 August, 2021 Mornington v Eastern Devils, 2PM – Alexandra Park

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By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON Pines has been involved in a major squad overhaul as it zeroes in on its first championship success in seven years. Simon Webster and twin brother Scott are believed to have accepted offers from State 3 rival Rowville Eagles while first-choice keeper Aeseli Batikasa expects to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The knee injury the big Fijian keeper suffered against Brighton has not responded to treatment and he will have an MRI this week. But the news is not all bad for the State 3 leader as head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor has brought in a number of new signings. His capture of Fijian international midfielder Nickel Chand and Marinos Panayi from Beaumaris was the start of a squad makeover that gathered momentum last week with the signings of Andy Skledar and UK duo Tom Hull and Lewis Coyle. Skledar is a former Pines, Langwarrin, Mornington and South Springvale player who will continue to coach Kingston City’s junior NPL under-17s while playing for Pines. Hull is a goalkeeper and during an 18-month stint with Brunos’s Magpies he was named Gibraltar national league young player of the year before arriving in Melbourne to play with Casey Comets in 2019. He has also played with South Springvale, Doncaster Rovers and Dandenong City. Coyle arrived here from the UK in 2018 to play with Goulburn Valley Suns in the NPL. He played for Welsh club Rhyl and can be used as a central defender or striker and at almost 196 centimetres is an imposing figure who should boost Pines’ set piece threat. Both Hull and Coyle live in Sandhurst so their proximity to Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve is ideal. Panayi, Hull and Coyle featured in the starting line-up on Saturday as Pines put a major dent in Hampton East Brighton’s promotion hopes with a comprehensive 4-0 win at Dendy Park. Fijian international Tito Vodawaqa’s hat-trick and a stunning Joe O’Connor goal took care of business. In NPL1 Langwarrin came away from Shepparton with a point last weekend after drawing 1-1 with Goulburn Valley Suns. A superb 30-metre Callum Goulding strike late in the first half gave

weekend. Substitute Charlie O’Connell and Lachie McMinimee scored for Baxter while Somerville player-coach Dave Greening had mixed fortunes putting the visitors ahead in the 39th minute but receiving a straight red in the 89th minute after a verbal exchange with an assistant referee. In State 5 Mount Martha’s 2-1 home win over Pakenham United gave Chris Sanderson’s side its first win of the season. Ethan Sanderson’s switch from midfield to central striker played a major part in the result. Mount Martha was 1-0 down at halftime but in the 66th minute Jeff Higgin’s header sent David Oswald clear on the right and his low ball across the area was finished well by Sanderson at the back post. In the 85th minute Sanderson’s run into the penalty area ended when he was brought down but the youngster converted the resultant penalty. Other State 5 locals didn’t fare so well with Aspendale Stingrays going down 3-2 away to Casey Panthers and Rosebud losing 2-0 at home to White Star Dandenong. Ben Garside Weinert and Justin Lampert scored for the Stingrays in the second half.

Langy the lead at half-time but Suns substitute Fraser Gosstray snatched an equaliser in the 89th minute. In State 1 the top-of-the-table clash between Mornington and BoroondaraCarey Eagles ended up in a 0-0 stalemate at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday. Josh Heaton and Steve Elliott were excellent at the back for Mornington while in midfield Luke Goulding had his best game yet for the Seagulls. In State 2 both local sides grabbed a point, Peninsula Strikers drawing 2-2 with Collingwood City at Centenary Park on Saturday while Skye United drew 3-3 with Heatherton United at Bosnia and Herzegovina Centre on Friday night. Strikers were on the back foot early and Ollie Hazel’s cultured left foot did the damage in the 17th minute with a low strike from the edge of the area to put Collingwood ahead. But five minutes later Strikers hit back when good work by Riley Anderton on the right ended with a Jai Power close range shot after Collingwood failed to clear.

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side the area but Daniel Walsh’s penalty attempt was saved by Ahmetovic. In State 4 Seaford United continued its promotion challenge with a 3-2 away win over Chelsea on Friday night. Harry McCartney reports that Blake Hicks opened the scoring for Seaford in the 14th minute and in the 28th minute an excellent lob from Almand Thomas over a square Chelsea defence was struck first time by Dylan Waugh to make it 2-0. Hicks grabbed a double in the 38th minute with a volley but Max Timuska-Carr brought Chelsea back into the contest two minutes later when he beat the advancing Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks and knocked the ball into the open goal. Chelsea’s second came in the 87th minute following Seaford’s inability to defend a corner allowing Piers Brelsford to finish in a crowded penalty area. Baxter drew 2-2 at home against Sandown Lions while Somerville Eagles drew 1-1 against FC Noble Hurricanes at Alex Nelson Reserve last

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Anderton and Power were involved with another goal in the 32nd minute this time Anderton finishing from close range. The match finished the way it had started with Collingwood bossing the ball and appropriately it was Phil Ball who equalised from the penalty spot in the 78th minute after a handball decision that confused some Strikers players. On a positive note Ben Doree is back and came off the bench in the second half. Skye found itself 2-1 down at halftime against Heatherton with Jason Nowakowski scoring for the locals just before the interval. Skye came roaring back in the second period when Mikey Turner finished well following a square ball from Mark O’Connor in the 50th minute and a long-range strike from Caleb Nicholes in the 64th minute caught Heatherton keeper Senad Ahmetovic off his line to make it 3-2 to Skye. Heatherton’s Setmir Zijai levelled in the 91st minute and three minutes later Daniel Attard was brought down in-

Friday 6 August, 8.30pm: Collingwood City v Skye Utd – Kevin Bartlett Reserve Frankston Pines v South Yarra – Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve

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Top trio out: Scott Webster (left) and Aeseli Batikasa. Webster and twin brother Simon have left Frankston Pines while Batikasa could miss the remainder of the season through injury. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

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