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Pandemic pen pals Children at First Early Learning in Frankston South have been working to put smiles on the faces of aged care residents this year. They have been drawing cards for residents at the aged care site across the road. See story page 3. Picture: Supplied
Frankston COVID cases traced to shopping centre Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au A SMALL cluster of COVID-19 cases in Frankston has been linked to an outbreak at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Frankston postcode jumped by five last Sunday, 20 September, bringing the total number of active cases in the municipality to nine.
On 1 October, deputy chief health officer Allen Cheng said that the rise in cases in Frankston involved one household, and had been traced to the outbreak at Chadstone. “On the outbreaks, we have a bit of a situation in Frankston that is linked to the Chadstone cases,” he said. “So at Chadstone, there have been eight cases in the fresh food part of Chadstone. The staff have been contact traced and cleaning has occurred, so it is perfect-
ly safe to go back into Chadstone at this time. “At Frankston, there is an outbreak that involves a household that are being supported to isolate. At Frankston there is a popup clinic at the Peninsula Aquatic Centre. There is no exposure site in the area, but obviously for those who have symptoms in Frankston, if you could come forward for testing, that will help us find the cases and trace contacts.
“I think it is about eight or nine people in the [Frankston] household. One of the members works at Chadstone. I don’t know off the top of my head how many cases there are, but I think a lot of them have had infections and are being supported to isolate. We thank them for their cooperation.” The DHHS’ list of high risk COVID-19 hotspots was updated to include five locations at the Chadstone Shopping Centre last week. Anyone who
visited the Woolworths or Aldi from 8am to 9pm on 19 September, The Butcher Club or fresh food precinct between 23 and 26 September, or Coles on 27 September should monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms. As of 4 October there are 20 active COVID-19 cases linked to the Chadstone outbreak. For more information on high risk locations visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
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Although these events and support groups are not meeting due to the COVID 19 virus, this page still contains the email or phone contacts for these important services. 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. Zoom into Permaculture Level 2 Low cost of $50 for 8 online sessions, starts Monday 31/08/20 7pm-9pm, call Langwarrin Community Centre 9789 7653. Lots of information to grow a plentiful veggie garden. Learn while you stay home and stay safe
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Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association Dust off your hockey stick & come and join the PWHA (Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association) who play at Monash University grounds at Frankston throughout the year on a Monday night. Friendly, fun but competitive and a mix of skills and ages range from 13 to 70+. A great way to burn off some of those Covid kilos enjoying affordable outdoor exercise! Contact rebekahkh@hotmail.com to express interest or request a chat/more information. Royal Naval Association, Port Phillip Bay Branch. We are aligned with the Frankston Naval Memorial Club and meet at 11.30 on the Second Sunday of each month at our premises in Langwarrin South for meals, drinks, raffles, presentations, dancing on occasions and the odd video show. We also welcome associate members from the Army and Air Force from both the UK, Australia and elsewhere both married or single. We publish a monthly newsletter circulated by email or snail mail to all members so why not come and join us for good company and a generally good time. Please contact the Branch Secretary, Mike Murphy on mhhart42@gmail.com or 0449 070842 for further details. South End Spirit Basketball The Peninsulas newest community based basketball club South End Spirit is looking for players of all ages to join us in the Chelsea Basketball Competition. Contact Nicola on enquiries@southendspirit.com.au for more info Sequence (Board Game) Looking for people who may be interested in playing Sequence with a group of people. Happy to teach new players. For details call Alan on 0429 429 296
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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 Voices of Frankston Choir We welcome new singers to come along and enjoy the friendship and support that this all-inclusive choir provides. We meet every Wednesday morning at 10am at High St Uniting Church Frankston. Lunch is provided. Contact Trudi 0406678261 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 IBS/FODMAP Sensitives Support and Self-Help Association Suffering bloat, pain, foggy-thinking. Chronic foodrelated gut dysfunction. Food sensitivities. Guidance through self-diagnosis of specific food intolerances, resolution, recipes. Face-face forums, individual, small group sessions. No cost. SASHA 0422 918 074 or 0407 095 760 Family History Melb PC Users Group, Mornington, Family History and DNA. We meet at the Mornington Information Centre every 3rd Monday for Family History and every last Wednesday for DNA (research) Q&A, Information, Presentations. www.melbpc.org.au/ sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/family-history Contact Colin 0417 103 678 Frankston & District Stamp Club Not sure what to do with your old stamp collection? Come along and meet our friendly club members, always available for help and advice. We meet at 7.00 pm on the third Thursday each month at Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford. Enquiries 5995 9783. Southern Sounds Chorus Ladies - want to learn to sing? You’ll make great music and great friends by joining us. No previous experience required. Tues 7pm St Jude’s Primary School hall, Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin. Call Jennyne for details 0438783475 Angling Club Snapper Point Angling Club is looking for new members. For a short time all joining fees will be waivered so why not come along to one of our monthly meetings, fishing comps or just an excursion. Experience the friendly comradery between like-minded fishos and swap some of those legendary stories. Website spac.org.au or call Russ on 0418320314 Volunteers Wanted Enveco Health is an innovative social enterprise aiming to assist those with mental ill-health live independently in the community and to recover in a supportive non-clinical environment. We’re currently seeking volunteers to get involved in this innovative project. If you would like to know more visit www.enveco.org.au, and send us a message.
Dog Lovers Walking Group Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Great for puppies. Regular social events as well. Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475 Frankston Parkinson’s Peer Support Group Meets in the Bridget Clancy room at St John of God hospital, from 10 am on the 3rd Monday of each month to listen to speakers, share information and socialise. More info available from Karen 0412 979 902 or Glenys 0437 956 305. National Seniors Australia Frankston branch meets on the last Wed of each month at Francis Xavier Hall, Davey Street, Frankston. We meet at 10 am for a cup of tea or coffee, followed by meeting at 10.30 am. For further info - Marion: 9776 6648. Frankston CWA Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930 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 Chris Francis 0416046953 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 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 Frankston Food Swap 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston 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 Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir Every Sunday 7pm. Join our happy and supportive group of choristers singing in both Welsh and English. You don’t need to be Welsh or speak Welsh. We rehearse in the Uniting Church High St Frankston. Call Helen 0424 719 291 for info about joining, email mpwlc@gmail.com or just come along to a rehearsal and you will be warmly welcomed. 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
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) Epilepsy Support Group Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm. Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867 Dog Park The Langwarrin Community Centre needs support to allow a purpose-built disabled friendly and fenced Dog Park in Langwarrin. Please support this fully funded dog park project by signing a petition at Langwarrin Community Centre or Harcourt’s Langwarrin. Peninsula Activities Group We welcome visitors to join in outings & trips. Meets in High Street Frankston for a cuppa and nibbles, book future activities and hear a speaker of interest. Joana 9775-2304. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous - Mornington Peninsula Do you need help to stop drinking? You’re not alone, contact us now on our 24 hour helpline 1300 880 390 or find a local meeting at www.aatimes.org.au/meetings 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. 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/ 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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Kids boost aged care spirits DURING a normal year, children attending the First Learning Centre in Frankston South are able to visit their neighbours at the Benetas aged care home. Children and aged care residents would share music sessions together, an experience which was enjoyed by both. Aged care residents would also visit for morning and afternoon tea. Unfortunately this year has been far from normal, and children at the centre have been prevented from vis-
iting the aged care facility during the pandemic. While lockdown restrictions are in place, the kids have been keeping busy thinking of ways to put smiles on the faces of aged care residents. Children have been writing letters, baking cakes, and making cards for their friends in aged care this year. “This has helped our older friends keep their smiles and we have been told they love receiving such great work from our little learners,” First
managing director Emma van Hoof Jenkins said. “We really can’t wait to get back into our regular visits with our older friends, however for now, we have been walking to the front letterbox and waving at our friends through their windows. It’s been amazing to see the response and beautiful gifts in return.” Benetas residents reading cards sent to them by kids in child care. Picture: Supplied
Police will monitor peninsula holidays POLICE say they are ramping up patrols to prevent out-of-towners flocking to holiday hotspots on the Mornington Peninsula. The aim is to ensure that only peninsula residents or others travelling with a permitted purpose arrive in the area. Police say they will have a “highly visible” presence at checkpoints on arterial roads, mobile vehicle checkpoints and ongoing patrols as part of Operation Sentinel. A note on the police Eyewatch social media page said anyone pulled over at a vehicle checkpoint could expect to have their licence and work permit checked by police and their
Kingston councillors reject transparency measure Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au KINGSTON councillors have rejected a proposal to begin receiving a monthly report of policy and legislation breaches. The report, which would have been made a public document, was suggested by Cr David Eden. The mayor Georgina Oxley and Cr Rosemary West supported Cr Eden’s proposal, but Crs Tamsin Bearsley, Ron Brownlees, Geoff Gledhill, and George Hua opposed. Crs Steve Staikos and Tamara Barth abstained from the vote, and the motion was defeated. Cr Eden said “I don’t think this is something that is a massive new task
with investigators and a tremendous amount of work, it is not that. It is a report coming back to council that identifies anything that senior management or the CEO is aware of with respect to breaches of legislation, policy, processes, procedures, or other relevant practices.” “To ask for a report that details all the identified breaches is more than reasonable because if they are already identified, they could be being captured somewhere. If there are breaches of legislation or policies, and nobody is bothering to capture that or record that or look at how we can put together processes to stop those issues popping up again, then that’s even more alarming.” Cr Oxley said “we have a couple of examples recently where we have
council resolutions that haven’t been followed. They haven’t been minor things in a resolution, they’ve been major breaches in policy and even recently major breaches in legislation.” “We don’t have a framework in place that makes sure councillors are informed of these issues, we just think we are being informed. I think part of the problem is it’s been shown on a number of occasions in the past few months that we are not being informed of everything. If we aren’t being informed we aren’t doing our job in ensuring this organisation operates with good governance, and we are not doing our job in managing the performance of the CEO.” Cr Bearsley called the motion “bureaucracy at its worst”. Cr Hua said
that “looking at the reports, the cost to council every year would be more than $300,000.” “If there’s a breach, at our weekly briefing the CEO would notify us. It’s pretty straight forward,” he said. The issue of transparency came up at council earlier this year when multiple votes on “CEO employment matters” were held behind closed doors. At the time, Cr Oxley said “the fact I can’t share serious issues with the community, and what we are doing about it, is really bad (“Serious issues at council aired behind closed doors”, The Times, 3/6/20).” Another vote on “CEO employment matters” was held behind closed doors at council’s 21 September meeting.
residential address confirmed. “Police will also be proactively patrolling popular locations, such as beaches, parks and other areas where people are expected to visit. “While these checkpoints may cause some inconvenience for local residents, it’s important to remember that they are an important component in stopping the spread of coronavirus and keeping the community safe.” For information about the latest restrictions visit the Department of Health and Human Services at dhhs. vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call the hotline 1800 675 398. Or visit DHHS page on Facebook.
Photography competition deadline extended THE submission deadline for the annual OptiKA photography competition has been extended. Submissions can be made until 19 October. The winner will receive a $4000 cash prize. Kingston Council CEO Julie Reid said “OptiKA is an important way for council to support the development of local and budding photographers and videographers.” “Considering the challenges our communities are currently facing, we have decided to waive this year’s entry fee and extend the deadline for OptiKA 2020,” she said. “We encourage you to get your entry in by midnight Monday 19 October to go into the draw to win up to $6,000 in cash prizes.” To enter the free competition visit kingstonarts.com.au/Optika2020
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FOUR people have been arrested for allegedly being involved in burnouts in Clyde North. Police allege that a group of drivers were doing burnouts on Tuckers Road at around 8.55pm on 30 August. Last week five people were arrested in relation to the incident. Two 24-year-old men and a 19-year-old man from Pakenham, as well as a 22-year-old Watchem man are expected to be charged on summons with driving a motor vehicle causing a loss of traction. A 22-year-old Clyde North woman was interviewed and released by police. All five people were fined $1652 for breaching coronavirus restrictions. Cardinia Highway Patrol Sergeant Paul Holtzinger said “performing burnouts anywhere is not acceptable, let alone in a residential area, it puts drivers, their passengers and members of the community at risk of serious injury.”
POLICE wish to speak to a woman in relation to a theft from a service station this month. On 6 September, a mobile phone charger was taken from the station on Charman Road in Cheltenham. The theft is alleged to have occurred at around 8.20pm. An image of a woman (below) police wish to speak to has been released. She is described by police as “caucasian, 25 to 35 years old, with long black hair”. Any information to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
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Bike impounded A MOTORCYCLE rider caught doing a mono on the wrong side of the road has had his bike impounded. At 4.40pm on 29 September, Somerville highway patrol officers patrolling North Road in Langwarrin spotted the driver. They tried to pull him over but the motorcyclist allegedly refused to stop. The driver went onto Bergman Road and then
onto a dirt track. His bike stalled and the man tried to flee on foot, but was eventually caught by police. The man, a 27-year-old Langwarrin resident, had his bike impounded and will face court for charges including dangerous riding, riding whilst suspended, failing to wear a helmet, and failing to stop when directed by police.
AN assault is being investigated by Chelsea Police. Police allege the incident happened around 6pm on 19 September on the Aspendale foreshore near Mordialloc Creek. Police are looking for two people as part of their investigation. They have described them as a “caucasian male in his mid-late 40s, approximately 185cm tall, with an obese build” and a “female aged in her mid 30s who has olive skin and long black hair”. The man was carrying a DSLR camera with a large lens, and they had two white and tan pomeranian dogs with them. If anyone has any information, they are encouraged to call Constable Green at Chelsea Police on 8773 3200.
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LOCKDOWN PICTURES THE weather definitely unleashed a flurry of picture taking over the past month, with contrasting images coming from the calm of a sunset at Blairgowrie by Deb Jordan, left, and Sue Brabender capturing the waves crashing against Mornington pier during one particularly windy day, below left. Grace Fanning, right, looked back on a deserted Dromana beach. But spring is here, as evidenced by Margaret Mead’s backyard lily, right, Glenys Slade’s poinsetta, below, and the blossom hunting bee spotted by Steve Howard, below right.
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Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au
Candidate ‘stacking’ could lead to a chaotic shire Voting in this month’s Mornington Peninsula Shire Council elections may not be as simple and straight forward as expected throughout all wards in the shire Evidence currently available indicates candidate stacking has occurred in several wards across shire The evidence indicates candidates of at least four of the six council wards are affiliated with an organisation within Watson Ward. If voters do not choose wisely and elect the correct candidate for their ward the shire may be thrown into chaos. Candidate stacking occurs when there is an extraordinary number of candidates in multiple wards who are either affiliated, associated, employed or members of a company, business, association, organisation or club. There are many reasons for candidate stacking, the common reasons are financial gain, greed, lust for power and control If candidates across the shire are aligned with the one company business, association, organisation or club, the stacked candidates in each separate ward work together with preferential voting, allowing the designated candidate to be elected. The desired outcome is that one company, business, association, organisation or club will gain control of our council for the next four years. The possible outcome is that one company, business, association, organisation or club will gain control of three or more wards, obtaining unfair advantage, restricting democratic community rights, unwanted and inappropriate development could become prolific. How to identify stacked candidates: don’t be fooled by their how to vote advice; carry out due diligence on candidates; lack of community involvement; unfounded statements of community achievements with no evidence; always in the foreground promoting themselves; overinvolvement in one section of community. Vote on performance not just a name. Len Minty, Somerville
Check social media In the current Mornington Peninsula Shire Council election there appears to be, across most wards, a large number of candidates who are either members, partners of members, or very active supporters of the Peninsula Aero Club, as indicated by their social and other media and community activities. It could be that these candidates have for some reason all just decided to take on additional community interest and responsibility. Or it could be that there is some other explanation for this sudden swell. Whatever the reason, it will be very unhealthy for our democracy for a single entity to have too much representation on our council. There are other interests that need to be served, including those of the residents of the peninsula and other industry sectors. There are also important decisions awaiting the next council on the future of Tyabb Airfield and it is critical that there is fair balance in making these decisions. Some might argue that conflict of interest protections should prevent skewed council decisions. To these people I say look at the history of poor council decisions across Victoria: we should have no confidence in the conflict of interest protections. Before voting at this upcoming election, and in the interests of thousands of residents living near the airfield in Somerville, Hastings and Tyabb who want better noise controls at the airfield, please review the social media (Facebook, Twitter) accounts and links of the candidates you are considering voting 1 or 2 for (or have your children show you how) and consider not giving your first or second preferences to candidates associated with Peninsula Aero Club. Brewis Atkinson, Tyabb
‘Local’ test We want locals to represent us on Mornington Peninsula Council. All candidates should disclose immediately the federal seat that they are enrolled in. Failure to do so will reveal whether they are local or not. Bill Holmes, Sorrento
spiracy and they should all resign, including the Premier. If on the other hand it is a case of dreadful memory lapses, lack of proper proceedings (where are the minutes of meetings to show who said what and when) and a dramatic lack of curiosity by all to find out for themselves what the facts of the matter are, then we have the greatest failure of government in our history. If their collective management skills are so poor, how could we trust them to run the state in the future? On that basis they should all resign, including the Premier. Peter Grey, Rye
Safety message It would be sensible if the rules of the road were applied on shared pedestrian and bike trails: keep to the left, overtake on the right (“Accident awaits” Letters). Cyclists should give walkers ahead an audible warning by calling out “clear right” or ring their bell, hoot a horn, or sing. Walkers should be prepared to move to the left when requested. The problem is how to spread this idea. Maybe it could be addressed by the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s new Ride Safe campaign? Liz Sarrailhe, Balnarring
Time to go
Age old observations Since the Pandemic lock-down, all the unfortunate, seriously addicted poker machine losers around the Mornington Peninsula have had their affliction forcibly cured. Now is the time for these poor victims to resolve to never again set foot in a poke venue. Millions of dollars will have been saved and could be re-directed into retail sales or anything worthwhile in the future. Following lockdown, isolation and masks there have been hardly any cases of influenza and few deaths, whereas there used to be hundreds. Speaking as an old man, pneumonia used to be known as “the old man’s friend”, but it is obsolete now. It is amazing how many gardens and lawns have become immaculate lately, with spotlessly cleaned houses in good repair and cars washed and polished. Now there’s nothing much left to do at home. You can’t watch the drivel on television if your mental age is above eight. I have made the observation that uncannily and unscientifically, whisky evaporates alarmingly in the bottle nowadays. It never used to, thus more proof of climate change. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington
Threats from left Michelle Loielo is a single mother and local cafe owner who is bravely tackling through the courts the unjustified curfew imposed on metropolitan Melbourne, which has now been lifted (“Court challenge to power of the Premier” The News 21/9/20). This could well be because the government thought she would win. In that article it was pointed out that she had received threatening posts on Facebook and even a death threat. This is the sort of action we see coming from left of politics and is a reflection on the disastrous politics of this Andrews government. To suggest this is the sort of activity of the LNP is a disgraceful and untrue slur and shows massive hypocrisy. Peter Graham, Portsea
Criticism deserved Authors of correspondence criticising the state government’s management of the COVID-19 crisis wonder how 62 per cent of Victorians approve of the government’s handling of the issue. They speculate that the poll had an electoral bias and other contributors have forgotten what the government has done to Victorian people, published statistics explain: Victoria has 20,100 (75 per cent) of total cases, NSW 4000 (15 per cent) including the Ruby Princess numbers. Sadly, 775 (90 per cent) deaths have been recorded in Victoria, most in aged care; other states have had few, if any, deaths in aged care. One must ask, how did the government mismanage Victoria’s aged care? Reduction in case numbers are welcomed. However, praise is unwarranted. An organ grinder’s monkey could have introduced simple commonsense rules, large fines, curfew’s, five kilometre radius and lockdown to 90 per cent of the economy to keep everyone away from harm. The second wave crisis created by inept management of security procurement, quarantine and tracing revealed in the ongoing virus inquiry indicates no one knew who was in control or responsible for these vital areas. Coupled with the state’s debt heading to a record $50 billion, the stalled economy effecting businesses, trades people and small businesses risking their future
Louise Edgoose says she supports Premier Daniel Andrews’ strategies to suppress the spread of COVID-19 in Victoria but could not help but portray “how he must be feeling when asked to revise and restart hotel quarantine in Melbourne”. Edgoose called her cartoon “Dan Andrews reacts when asked to restart hotel quarantine” and says its style “gives a nod to Munch’s painting The Scream”.
with hard work and mortgages to stay afloat, wondering when the pain will end and what’s next. People seem to forget state and territory borders have been closed to Victorians during the last six months, with no relief in sight. The continuing reduction of cases and fines may see our population return to some semblance of normality during November. Offered suggestions to assist with the management of the virus have fallen on deaf ears because the government’s senior ministers would not and did not take any advice from anyone, including their own people or the national cabinet. They did it their way, with rumours now in the government’s back bench saying, “we should get rid of them before the voters get rid of us”. Bruce White, Safety Beach
‘Its time’ has come It’s time we deleted the term dole bludger from the Australian lexicon. The technological age is with us and unemployment, together with underemployment, was well over 12 per cent even before COVID-19. We shall probably never have full employment again. It’s time we shared what we do have. We have sufficient wealth in this country for every person to have good quality housing, food, health service, transport and education. It’s time we gave up our greedy economic policies. Inequality is sky rocketing and we expect people with little or no wealth to live on a pittance. That reflects how much we are prepared to share. It’s time to give every Australian sufficient money to live a good, healthy life ($40 a day, who are you kidding). It’s time op shop’s, food banks and charity organisations were superfluous. Some countries are already experimenting with a living wage and yet some Australian voters would lower taxes, especially for the wealthy. It’s time. And I did not even mention our treatment of refugees and young international people, students and those on temporary work visas stuck here with zero income. So you think I’m just a dreamer? What a wonderful dream, and so attainable. It just requires a little divergent thinking, compassion, determination and generosity from our leaders; but unfortunately, we need to tell them what we want. James Carr, McCrae
Resignation call The mass amnesia of senior politicians and bureaucrats over the hotel quarantine fiasco is beyond belief. Is it possible that this is a legally inspired strategy, noting that each department has its own highly paid legal advocate at taxpayers’ expense? If this is the case, we are victims of a con-
I have worked for more than 40 years in private enterprise (with national and international companies), mostly in management positions. I was always held responsible for the decisions that I made and was expected to keep records of all business dealings and meetings I attended. I now look at the incompetent government ministers and the associated bureaucrats (the ones that have just received another pay rise) that cannot answer a single question or remember anything they are employed (by us) to handle. In the real world these incompetent individuals would have been sacked months ago. Why are they still in positions of power? Jeff Becker, Safety Beach
Lockdown necessary I am tired of hearing our mayor and groups affiliated with the Liberal Party whine about the Mornington Peninsula being part of the stage four lockdown. Yes, there is an argument to be made about the urban growth boundary and associated planning schemes and their lack of appropriateness for our region. Yes, there are serious questions to be asked about hotel quarantine, the delay in responding to the needs of the disabled, and the current Omnibus bill among other matters. It is a false dichotomy to pit health against the economy - sick people do not spend money. For the second quarter in a row Sweden’s economy has dropped; most recently by 8.3 per cent compared to Australia’s 7 per cent. Meanwhile, its rate of deaths is 16 times that of Australia’s. Locally, the shire has an active case rate of 0.6 per 100,000 compared to Greater Geelong’s active case rate of 0.4. Can you imagine how much higher our case rate would be if we had not been in stage four lockdown, considering the rush of Melbournites to their holiday homes in the 48 hours before stage four commenced and then the cluster of cases at Frankston Hospital? Remember, the peninsula’s population is skewed towards those aged 65 and over. It is a minor miracle that COVID-19 has not run amok among our elderly population. Moreover, there are many families – like mine – who have a young but vulnerable family member. In order for at-risk people to fully participate in their community in the longer term, a short and intense lockdown in the short term is a sensible public health intervention. To his credit [the Premier] Dan Andrews has always emphasised that the lockdown is a public health measure to protect all members of the community. Our mayor would do well to remember that. Bianca Felix, Bittern
Work together So, the quarantine inquiry for Victoria is now over and we await the findings of the judge. The way the quarantining by the two hotels was handled was not good. It seems to have been real incompetency, but on whose part? Somebody or bodies in the state government made a bad choice in asking the security firms to guard the hotels and then not regulate them. We should also look at why the security firms didn’t make sure their workers were doing their jobs properly? The workers were being paid a wage to mind the people quarantined in the hotels. Why did they not do it? Finally, there are guests who knew why they could not leave the premises for a very good reason, and yet they did. Remember the pictures of them out in the streets, buying coffee? All of the above seem to have contributed to the problem and it affected Victoria and many people very badly. There is a lot of blame to go around, but why don’t we just move on and beat the nasty virus as best we can. One day it will all be over. Mary Lane, Mornington Frankston Times
6 October 2020
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Frankston Golf Links – ‘The Standard’ gets a tour Compiled by Cameron McCullough ABOUT seven years ago a number of Melbourne’s leading citizens selected a spot 2½ miles from Frankston as a site for golf links. As was predicted in these columns at the time, the prominence thus given to the town has resulted in many notable visitors being drawn to the district. For what was proposed at the outset – the formation of links second to none in Victoria – has, to a great extent, been accomplished. Thousands of pounds have already been expended on the work, but the landscape architect has to wait on Nature to see his plans brought to perfection. The writer was afforded an opportunity of looking over the grounds recently when the Directors of the Golf Links entertained a large number of guests at an all-day outing. The President, Mr A. H. Sargood, extended a cordial welcome to the “Standard” representative, and in a brief chat expressed great satisfaction with the work accomplished by Mr T. J. McMurtrie, whose task it has been to design, create and maintain. The links are ideally situate, and afford a magnificent view. The thickly wooded areas in the middle distance, the shimmering sea beyond, and the greens, like huge carpets in the foreground, while the players, roving hither and thither across the turf, give an added touch of color and movement to the scene. Enquiry elicited the fact that the whole work of planning and forming the links had been carried out by Mr McMurtrie.
The statement that the course at present is a nine hole one, will not convey much information to the uninitiated, but golfers will appreciate the fact that the full course of 18 holes is to be completed in the near future. A reservoir, specially constructed, gives the necessary supply of water which is conveyed by means of pipes all over the links, thus enabling the greens to be preserved in splendid order during the driest season. The sweet smelling boronia thrives particularly well and it is the intention to encourage its growth all over the links. Native trees and, shrubs are being jealously preserved with most gratifying results. On the day of our visit the heavens were grey with rain clouds, and a thin mist largely obscured the distant horizon. Given blue skies and dazzling sunshine the links must present a very fine picture. A glance through the visitors book revealed the extent to which the golf links are patronised by all the most notable ladies and gentlemen of the State. Amongst the names inscribed on the visitors’ roll appears the signature of Lord Louis Mountbatten, who spent a happy day on the links during the recent visit of the Prince of Wales. The Admiral of the Fleet and officers of H.M.S. Renown were frequent visitors. Frankston is fortunate in possessing in its vicinity such a valuable asset as the golf links. It is a pity that the road giving access to it is in such poor repair. It,would
surely be good policy on the part of the shire council to see that this road is kept in reasonable repair. *** THE two bullocks, which secured second prize at the Royal Show, in the “any age” section, have been purchased by Mr W. Clarke, the Young Street butcher. They were bred at Orbost by Mr F. Lynn. *** MR A. T. Leadbeater, the Government candidate, will speak at Hastings on Monday. night. He speaks at Frankston next Friday night. *** LAST Saturday night the Frankston Pictures were very acceptable. Mr Blaskett has things working smoothly and the people are beginning to appreciate the enterprise. The principal picture was “The Roaring Road.” A very exhilarating picture, indeed. It featured Wallace Reid, whose face, young ladies say, is a glimpse of Paradise. Included in the cast were pretty Ann Little and that prince of middle-aged actors, Theodore Roberts. Apart from that, there was an excellent supporting programme. Mr and Mrs Sydney Drew’s Masonic stunt was exceptionally amusing, and Scotch songs by “Jock McGrath” – attired in national costume – were very pleasing. An instructive picture related to Luther Burbank, the Los Angeles naturalist, and his wonderful product, the spineless cactus, which animals now eat ravenously.
Not only has Burbank taught that useless plant to become useful, but has now produced a prune without a stone! On Thursday night, the Frankston Pictures presented the adorable favorite, Mary Pickford, in “The Little American” at Somerville. Tomorrow night, at Frankston, they will present Dorothy Dalton in Thomas Ince’s latest picture, “Extravagance”. It attracted large audiences in Sydney and Melbourne. *** COMMANDER Frank Darley, recently selected by the Navy Office to take charge of the Flinders Naval Base, is a very popular and capable official. Greatly valued by the Navy Office, he possesses a personality that ensures a popularity and respect amongst the depot’s rank and file. The Minister of the Navy says that the transference of the Naval Depot from Williamstown to the Flinders base should be completed by December next. As a training establishment the Flinders Naval|Base is to be fully equipped. *** LOCAL “salts” are getting the schnapper lines ready. Some good ‘uns have been hooked between Sandringham and Mordialloc, whilst one or two worth while have been caught in the Seaford zone. *** A WEDDING of interest to Frankstonites took place at West Brunswick on August 18th, when Mr Henry McSweeney, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. McSweeney, Frankston, was married to Miss Cath Thompson, youngest
daughter of Mr and Mrs S. Thompson, Skye Road, Frankston. *** MRS Maggie Kappe, who died on Sept 26th at Doveton St, Ballarat, was a sister to Mrs D. Baker, of Bittern *** LIEUT R. J. Parer, the aviator, has purchased the fast-running motor launch, the Kookaburra. During last week he visited Frankston. He invited some local fishermen to go out, but as the weather was very rough, they preferred to stay ashore. Lieut Parer has since gone to King Island. *** THE Moorooduc Branch of the Victorian Farmers’ Union are holding a social and dance in the Moorooduc Hall on Wednesday, October 6th. Mr Jas McLellan is the secretary, and he expects a large attendance. *** NEXT Friday night, the Frankston Cricket Club will hold a meeting in the Mechanics’ Hall. The President, Dr. C. Maxwell, will preside. Those interested in cricket, should make it a point to be there, as it is an important meeting. *** THE Grand Hospital Ball takes place at the Mechanics’ Institute, Frankston, to-night. The proceeds go to the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Melbourne. The secretary, Mr Mark Brody, has arrangements quite complete. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 1 October 1920
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Why Wallpaper Is Not The Path To Sporting Greatness By Stuart McCullough I WAS never much of a cricketer. This is despite the fact that my bedroom wallpaper had pictures of cricketers all over it. This may have been wishful thinking on the part of my parents. Perhaps they thought that surrounding me with pictures of people playing cricket would fuel a passion for the game instead of – as is fitting for a bedroom – putting me to sleep. To this day, even a fleeting glance at a Test match is enough for me to nod off immediately. That said, if wallpaper is the key to shaping a child’s destiny, I wish mine had been replete with pictures of surgical tools. My father was nothing if not persistent. Long after it should have been obvious that anything resembling actual talent had passed me by, he insisted in having a hit whenever possible. All the big-name players had bigname bats. ‘Stuart Surridge’, ‘Gunn & Moore’ and ‘Gray-Nicholls’ were just some of the key brands; with the last of these pioneering ‘the scoop’. For those unfamiliar with it, ‘the scoop’ involved carving out some part of the back of the bat. Lord knows why. But yonks before the winged keel, there was ‘the scoop’. One of the kids I went to school with had a bat with a ‘double scoop’. There was nothing more intimidating that asking someone with plainly superior equipment whether you could use their bat. If, in response, your classmate answered with a shake of the head, you could be sure that he thought you were a total dud as a batsman and that a scientific breakthrough on par with penicillin such as the scoop would be squandered on
the likes of me. It spoke volumes as to your place not only in the batting order but the pecking order of life. Suffice to say, I don’t think I ever got my hands on ‘the double scoop’. My bat was far more modest. It was plain to the eye but was ahead of its time in that it was a ‘no-name’ brand before ‘no-name’ brands had been invented. Chances are, it was a piece of driftwood with some paint slapped on. I had hoped that I could form a special bond with my bat; much like Simpson and his donkey or Batman and Robin. But, in the end, a no-name bat is just a plank of wood with a handle and it clearly didn’t like being stuck with me any more than I liked being stuck with it.
I went out. A lot. There was something about being bowled at that resulted in a rush of blood to the head and an even greater rush of the ball onto the stumps. At home, we had a set of metal stumps. This mean the ignominy of being clean bowled came complete with a metallic ring that could be heard throughout much of the known universe. Every time I missed, it sounded like the bells of Notre Dame cathedral were ringing out. Our nearest neighbor was about two kilometres away, but he could no doubt tell whenever I was bowled as the melodic sound of the metal stumps hummed through the valley. This was a frequent occurrence.
My father fancied himself as a spin bowler. Nobody else did. His approach to bowling would best be described as free form jazz improvisation, entirely devoid of anything resembling technique. Rather than a tennis ball, my father’s weapon of choice was a ‘composite’ ball. Made up of a mix of cork (I think) and concrete (I presume), the composite ball would zip down the pitch towards our legs, to which we responded by leaping to safety rather than hitting the thing back over our father’s head. Given that both wallpaper and practice failed to turn me into anything resembling a cricketer, our father also took us to cricket matches. These were a terrific opportunity both to see mas-
ters of their craft; if not up close and personal, then somewhere off in the middle distance, and to experience third degree burns from sitting in the sun too long. More terrifying than the match itself was the possibility that I might be sent off to collect autographs. This meant hovering outside the change room doors, waiting for someone to either enter or exit and to notice a small, deeply sunburned child holding an autograph book. Every time the door opened it was like getting a glimpse of an Aladdin’s cave as the heady aroma of pure mustachioed machismo slipped out and boxed us around the ears. From time to time, someone would sign my autograph book; usually the team physiotherapist or the caterer. I remember my father taking us to a match in Somerville. This was no ordinary match but some kind of charity match and I think Shaun Graf might have been involved. It meant that some quite talented cricketers were heading down to our neck of the woods. Among them was Dean Jones. As I remember it, this was before he was anyone much. That day, however, he caused a sensation. He smacked balls in all directions. Presumably he not only had cricketers on his wallpaper but his doona cover also. At one point, he hit a ball so hard that the commentator remarked, ‘If you want to find it, you’ll have to head to Pakenham.’ I was never a great cricketer, but on that day in Somerville, I got a chance to see what greatness looked like. Thank you, Dean Jones. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Stingrays set for AGSG kick-off SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie ASPENDALE Stingrays are on track to christen their multi-million dollar Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground facility in 2021. The $12.5 million multipurpose complex will allow the State 5 club to reboot its expansion plans and immediately grow its junior program. The Kerr Crescent project is jointly funded by Kingston council ($8.5m) and state government ($4m). For some time now Football Victoria’s 2018 Club of the Year has been forced to curtail training to one session a week for most of its junior teams but the AGSG facility should address that problem. “Our biggest restriction over the past five years has been facilities,” club president Derrick Berends said. “We were close to 500 members this year but we haven’t been able to go out and actively hold clinics and advertise for a few years now as we simply haven’t had room to accommodate bigger numbers. “One year when numbers were around 200 we ran a clinic and we had 150 new kids turn up and we ended up going from 200 to 400 members in one or two seasons.” Stage 1 of the AGSG project has been completed and four pitches with floodlights are good to go. This week Kingston council will kickstart the tender process for stage 2 due to earlier than anticipated planning approval. Council is expected to award the tender in the first week in December and the construction offsite of the modular clubrooms should start that same month. The clubrooms should be completed onsite by July next year but this won’t stop the Stingrays from using the new facility earlier. “There will be temporary toilets and changerooms so we can hold junior games there without stage 2 being completed,” Berends said. “We did use the pitches sparingly just before lockdown as the light towers were installed in May.” Upon completion the clubrooms will boast four changerooms, referees rooms, a first-aid room, an administration office, storage space, a large multipurpose area, public toilets, terrace
Home sweet home: The four pitches at Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground are expected to host junior matches next year. Picture supplied
seating and covered spectator areas. The Stingrays have 42 teams at present including 25 MiniRoos sides. MiniRoos is a national program for boys and girls of all abilities, aged between 4–11 years old and aims to introduce soccer to newcomers in an inclusive way. “We’re quite happy to base our juniors at Aspendale Gardens and leave our seniors at Jack Grut Reserve,” Berends said. “That puts Jack Grut in a far better position to cope as it has been overused for some time. “Our seniors can still use the Aspendale Gardens facilities as far as training goes but Jack Grut will still be a major part of our senior program as it will be their main ground.” The Stingrays have used a variety of venues for training and matchdays over the past few years including Doug Denyer Reserve, Browns Reserve and Parkdale Secondary College as well as Jack Grut. “Once we get full access to the (Aspendale Gardens) facility and can train on it any time we like it will increase our ability to do a proper pre-season. “Our other grounds are associated with cricket so we’ve been unable to
train on them until March at the earliest.” In other news Langwarrin has resigned senior assistant coach Jamie Skelly and specialist goalkeeping coach Peter Blasby for the 2021 season. Skelly was first appointed to the position in September 2018. He is a former Langy player and reserves coach and had stints at Casey Comets and Peninsula Strikers as head coach. “I’m really pleased and happy to stay on and continue the project we started two years ago,” Skelly said. “I’ve been coaching at a senior level for 10 years now but to work closely and speak every day with someone with the knowledge and experience Scott’s had at such high levels has definitely helped me improve as a coach.” Blasby boasts a celebrated playing career at Frankston Pines, Albion Rovers, Heidelberg United, Melbourne Croatia (Knights), Morwell Falcons and Croydon and was selected in Melbourne Knights’ Team of the Century. His specialist coaching talents have been used by Bentleigh Greens, Dandenong Thunder, Dandenong City, Mornington, Peninsula Strikers and
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Casey Comets. This is Blasby’s second spell as Langy goalkeeping coach and he is a former assistant coach of the reserves. Meanwhile almost all club presidents throughout the bayside and peninsula regions look set to remain at the administrative helm for the 2021 season. Of the 12 local club bosses only Mount Martha president Dean Whitehead is yet to decide whether to run again. The other incumbents are Tanya Wallace (Langwarrin), Matt Cameron (Mornington), Adrian Scialpi (Peninsula Strikers), Daren Jones (Skye United), Lee Davies (Frankston Pines), Bray Hodgkinson (Baxter), Willie Lynn (Seaford United), John Zeccola (Chelsea), Luke Mulder (Somerville Eagles), Derrick Berends (Aspendale Stingrays) and Melissa Osorio (Rosebud). While some clubs anticipate holding AGMs online others are keen to wait until COVID-19 restrictions are eased in Victoria. Chelsea boss Zeccola hopes his club can hold its AGM at its clubrooms. “Our end of year is 30 September and under our constitution we don’t
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have to hold our AGM until February 2021,” he said. Legally the club AGM has to be held within five months of the end-of-year period. “We’ll probably hold it early next year even though we normally hold it in October. “At last year’s AGM, I said that it would be my last year as president but COVID changed all that. “The next six to 12 months will be very challenging for our club both operationally and financially and I don’t think that it is right to walk away from this club and the decisions made when I was at the helm. “It is only fair that I stay around at the club to face the challenges and stand by the decisions we’ve made.” Local players are in the transfer spotlight with former Langwarrin and Berwick City junior Matt Millar joining English League Club Shrewsbury Town on loan from A-League outfit Newcastle Jets. Millar, 24, joined Newcastle from Central Coast Mariners last year and is a former Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City youth player. He left City in 2016 to join South Melbourne and two years later signed with the Mariners. Another former Langy player Bailey Wright made last season’s loan move from Bristol City to Sunderland a permanent deal when signing a two-year contract with the Black Cats in August. Wright played in last weekend’s 0-0 draw away to Charlton which leaves Sunderland fourth in the table. And former Frankston Pines defender and Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine is yet to sign with another club after becoming a free agent at the end of his contract with Hull City. Irvine’s agent is ex-Socceroo Vince Grella and they have looked at offers from UK and European clubs recently. Free agents are not restricted by transfer windows so Irvine’s options may open up further after the current window closes.
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Riddle Me That bounces back to best HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou MATT Laurie’s Bendigo Guineas winner, Riddle Me That, returned to his best on Saturday 3 October to take out the $175,000 Listed Paris Lane Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. After throwing in an ‘out of the ordinary’ run at Caulfield at his prior start, it had left Mornington-based trainer Matt Laurie questioning whether there was anything wrong with his everconsistent four-year-old gelding. “We were very happy with the horse going into his last run but he just went terrible,” Laurie said. “He pulled up poorly, but we couldn’t find anything wrong with him so we pressed on. We threw a tongue tie on and hoped for the best. We rode him a little bit quieter today and it was great to see him finish off so strong.” The flashy chestnut settled fourth last in the run before working into clear air with 250m to go. The Danny O’Brien-trained Iconoclasm put up a challenge on the inside with Godolphin’s Best Of Days making a late surge but in the end it was Laurie’s gutsy Riddle Me That who got the chocolates and brought up his fifth career victory from 13 starts. Laurie said it was great to see his gelding get back into his previous consistent form. “It's a big thrill for sure,” he said. “I thought maybe even on his best this probably could be out of his depth but clearly it wasn’t. He’s always been very honest and consistent his whole
Laurie’s Riddle: Matt Laurie’s Riddle Me That bounced back to his best on Saturday 3 October to win the Listed Paris Lane Stakes at Flemington. Picture: Supplied
career so we just chose to press on and I’m glad we did.” Jockey Daniel Stackhouse shared similar sentiments post-race. “We were a bit dumbfounded with
his run the other day,” he said. “He’s been feeling very well so it was very hard to see why he ran so bad the other day but it’s great to see him back in the winners stall.”
Laurie was looking to head towards an MCC Country Series Qualifier with Riddle Me That but after his success on Saturday, Laurie said he’ll likely reconsider his options with the im-
proving gelding. Riddle Me That’s record now reads five wins and four placings from 13 career starts with $293,000 in prize money.
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