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Life worth living STILL pumping iron and still smiling, Seaford man George Waters celebrates his 93rd birthday doing what he loves – surrounded by family and friends at Lime Gym, Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs. When aged only four, Mr Waters and his brother were taken from his mother and “institutionalised” in a Parkville orphanage from 1927-1939, making him what we now term a “Forgotten Australian”. Not only did he survive, marrying wife Edith and raising four children – as well as gaining a federal government apology for his treatment - but on Friday he showed the benefits of a healthy, contented life. See story Page 4. Picture: Gary Sissons

Park on track to reopen Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au DESPITE a hitch in negotiations over management, Frankston Council is confident the Frankston City Motorcycle Park will soon reopen. Motorcycling Victoria has decided not to step in and take temporary charge of the motorcycle park and council will now form a temporary committee to oversee the park. The Seaford venue has been closed

since of the death of 25-year-old Danny Edlington on Saturday 4 April on the main track at the Frankston Motorcycle Park (‘Fatality closes motorcycle track’, The Times 13/4/15). Deputy mayor Cr Glenn Aitken, chair of a committee tasked with handing over management of the track to Motorcycling Victoria for a 12-month interim period, said MV had wanted a longer lease. He said it is likely that at least two members of the existing Frankston Motorcycle Club volunteer committee

will be asked to join an interim committee which will also have council representation for 12 months. Council decided not to renew the club’s lease at the Seaford venue with effect from 28 May (‘Club faces end of track’, The Times 4/5/15). Cr Aitken said he had visited the track this week and looked at the part of the main track where the fatality occurred. “I’d have to say that section of the track is very wide and very open. It is a section of track that you would not

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not find any fault with the section of the main track where Mr Edlington lost his life or another part of the track where Bodie Tattam, 21, suffered a serious accident last year resulting in him becoming a paraplegic. “As far as that side of things goes, that’s been cleared,” Mr Ridley said. “We sort of just got shoved out when we were in the middle of track works.” Mr Willingham also audited the motorcycle park in September last year and its findings were similar to those in April’s report. Continued Page 6

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expect an accident to occur.” A safety audit Mark Willingham dated 18 April found areas of the motocross tracks “to not be within the track guidelines” laid down by Motorcycling Australia. Mr Edlington is believed to have fallen off his motorbike after a jump and was struck on the head by a fellow rider’s bike. A police report has been referred to the Coroner. Frankston Motorcycle Club president Ralph Ridley said the audit did

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Frank (David deCosta), Dean (Johnny Edwards) and Sammy (Nicholas Brooks) will entertain as “The Rat Pack”.

Rat Pack jet in to entertain THOSE kings of cool – the singing, dancing and wisecracking members of the famed Hollywood “Rat Pack” will entertain this month at Frankston Arts Centre. ‘Frank’ (David deCosta), ‘Dean’ (Johnny Edwards) and ‘Sammy’ (Nicholas Brooks) are back in town and will be lighting up stages across the country as they bring back the grand old days of those classic crooner hits that we all know and love. Johnny Edwards brings the magic and charm of Dean Martin back to the stage. With that chiselled smile, charming ways and funny lines, Dean Martin is remembered as the King of Cool and America’s favourite leading man of the 50s. Expect to hear some of his great songs including Volare, Everybody Loves Somebody and That’s Amore. David deCosta encapsulates the enigmatic Frank Sinatra. As the all-American iconic performer, Frank Sinatra, David brings to life some of the biggest songs ever recorded and

forever linked to the memory of Frankie – including My Way, New York New York, Come Fly With Me and many more. Nicholas Brooks is the suave Sammy Davis Jr. Fondly remembered for his humour and impressions, Sammy Davis Jr was first and foremost a dancer and performer and had a long and envious career in clubs and theatres in Vegas and New York. Expect to hear some of Sammy’s big hits including Mr Candy Man, That Old Black Magic and Mr Bojangles. Together they come together on stage as The Rat Pack, delivering timeless songs and sharing some funny stories and gags, this is one show that should not be missed. The Rat Pack will play at the Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday 25 June. Call 9784 1060 or see thefac.com.au for tickets.

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Creative talents: Gemma, left, and Madisson with their Responsible Street Art Program mural on display. Picture: Gary Sissons

Taking art to the streets GRAFFITI need not be messy or offensive – but rather creative and artistic. That’s the theme behind the Responsible Street Art Program, which was launched last week. Under the program, eight students were partnered by professional mentors to develop their artistic skills and their abilities to make careers from their talents. Their impressive murals were un-

veiled on the walls of the Frankston Regional Artisans’ Network hub at 31 Beach St, Frankston. The Responsible Street Art Program is a partnership between the state government, Frankston Council, Monterey Secondary, Carrum Downs Secondary and McClelland colleges, and the artisans’ network. Frankston Labor MP Paul Edbrooke said A number of councils

around Victoria have reported a significant drop in the level of illegal graffiti following the installation of artwork, especially when the community has been actively involved. “The artworks created through the Responsible Street Art program brighten up the whole area and allow the students to see their sanctioned art displayed in public.”

MORE victims of alleged bullying at Frankston Council have come forward in the wake of last week’s revelation that five cases of bullying at council in the past two years were either fully or partially proven (‘Bullying confirmed’, The Times 1/6/15). The Times has been contacted by insiders who claim the Australian Services Union has “often represented” council employees who have complained about alleged bullying. When asked about the number of incidents involving bullying accusations over the past decade, ASU spokeswoman Priscilla Schwalger said the union will not provide any information about previous cases at council “for confidentiality reasons”. “We take it [bullying] just as seriously as council and if people are being bullied we represent them to the best of our ability,” she said. “Any bullying cases dealt with are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and all of them are a concern. We try and work with council and hope that they come to the table and try to rectify the issues.” Council released information under the Freedom of Information Act months after first being asked by The Times about bullying allegations. Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovenden confirmed five bullying

complaints were “either fully or partially substantiated”. There have been 36 cases in two years in which the term “bullying” had been used, according to the FOI information released by council. Bullying accusations at council were made public when councillors clashed at January’s council meeting over “intimidating behaviour” between councillors. It then emerged that Cr Brian Cunial had been questioned during a WorkCover investigation over allegations of bullying towards a council staff member in 2013 (‘Councillor’s silence on WorkCover probe’, The Times 9/2/15). Cr Cunial did not return calls in early February and subsequently released a statement stating “I have never been found guilty of bullying anyone”. The ASU, while declining to comment on specific cases, said it hoped council addresses any of its members’ concerns throughout its workplace complaints process.

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Have a say on Coolart speed PUBLIC comment is being sought on a proposed speed reduction in Coolart Rd, between Baxter and Balnarring. VicRoads is assessing a cut in speeds from 90kph to 80kph as “speed is a big contributing factor to the safety along this road”. It says the possible reduction is supported by Victoria Police and Mornington Peninsula Shire. The 17.4 kilometre stretch of rural road between Frankston-Flinders Rd, Baxter and Frankston-Flinders Rd, Balnarring has “a significant crash history”, VicRoads says. In the five years from January 2010 to December 2014 it was the scene of 32 crashes in which people sustained injuries - including three fatalities. Present road safety improvements along Coolart Rd include a number of roundabouts, the most recent at Bittern-Dromana Rd. A roundabout is being built at Hodgins Rd, Hastings. VicRoads says a speed reduction would significantly improve safety along the road while only adding about 90 seconds travel time. It says a speed reduction is the most effective short-term measure to improve safety, but that it will gauge the need for further infrastructure improvements in future. VicRoads is seeking community feedback through a survey, which it says should take about five minutes to complete. The survey will close 5pm, 7 June. See mornpen.vic.gov.au and search for ‘Coolart Road Speed Limit Reduction Survey’. Hard copies of the survey will also be available from the Mornington Peninsula Shire Customer Service counter.

Tributes to a man Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au A DIFFERENT time; a different ethos; still Australia and still “The Lucky Country” – but only for some. Unfortunately, it wasn’t so for 93-year-old Seaford man George Waters who, when aged only four, was taken from his mother along with his brother and “institutionalised” in a Parkville orphanage from 1927-1939, making him what we term now a “Forgotten Australian”. Mr Waters was one of up to 500,000 children and child migrants taken into institutions or outof-home settings in the first half of last century. This came about mainly through poverty or family breakdown – perhaps a parent was in prison, suffering severe illness or even war trauma – at a time when there was little support for families in crisis. The, residential institutions run by government and non-government bodies were the usual form of out-of-home care at the time. Children from these institutions were then sometimes placed in foster homes for short periods, weekends or over the holidays. This changed to smaller group care in the 1950s and moved away from institutional care to kinship and foster care in the 1970s. Sadly, many of the children suffered neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse while in care. The trauma never leaves them and impacts them – and their children - throughout their adult lives. The Senate used the term “Forgotten Australians” when reporting on its 2003–04 Inquiry into Children in Institutional Care. But Mr Waters is a survivor par excellence. His capacity for life and strength of will was celebrated on Friday when family, friends, carers and fellow gym members got together to say

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happy 93rd birthday to a man who inspires and motivates them. Guests included the mayor of Frankston, Cr Sandra Mayer, Forgotten Australians’ representative Caroline Carroll, and Brotherhood of St Laurence aged care manager Carolyn MacAlister. Daughter Beverley Allen said her dad was “detained” at the Depot orphanage at Parkville - behind the zoo - with his brother, Bill, who is now deceased. “It was a ‘feeding’ institution that referred children to other orphanages,” she said. “Dad was taken there in the Depression times when his father died and his mother had two of his sisters to care for; money was scarce. “They were denied schooling for the entire time they were there and told it was due to a skin condition they had developed: psoriasis. Instead, they were made to work and look after the other children by bathing, dressing and making beds.” In his teens, Mr Waters was regarded as a trusted orphan and charged with taking the Depot’s paperwork to the city office above Flinders St station. He chained a leather kit bag to his wrist and rode in the tram to deliver his cargo, returning with other documents. On leaving the Depot, he got a job as a “runaround” in the circus, then at Victoria market and later on the Yarra river paddle steamers, where he met his wife – Beverley’s mum - Edith, who died aged 93 in December. Beverley’s admiration is evident as she describes his early working life. “As a young husband and father, and being self-taught by this stage, dad started a trucking business with a five-tonne truck. “Back in those days of no work regulations, and being self-employed, he had to load everything by hand,” she said.

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not ‘forgotten’ “He would load up with five tonnes of bags of salt, or sometimes asbestos, and then unload it at the other end. “It was not unusual for him to deliver four or five loads like this every day. The more he worked the more he could support his family of four children and wife and buy his first house.” The challenges of his early life were always shared by his family, who support and empathise with him. However, the records of his traumatic upbringing have been lost and the law firm representing him in a class action say this negates his claim for any compensation. In 2009 an official Australian Government apology was made to those who had grown up in institutional care, including former child migrants to Australia. Then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised for the abuse, neglect and callousness of their treatment. Some state governments have even funded redress schemes for those abused in care. “I took dad to Canberra for the Sorry Day where he got to meet Mr Rudd and [now Communications Minister] Malcolm Turnbull and [Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Minister] Jennie Macklin who sat and held his hand and talked to him for a half an hour,” she said. “Dad is perhaps one of our oldest living Forgotten Australians and is such an inspiration to the younger gym members it was decided to put on a celebration party at the gym.” Mr Waters – who is now blind through macular degeneration - lives independently in Seaford supported by an aged-care package from the Brotherhood of St Laurence. “This has not deterred him from keeping up his mobility and strength over the years, a very important priority for him,” Beverly said. “He attends gym twice a week with a carer who assists him going from machines to weights.

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All smiles: George Waters, 93, with his great, great grandson Adrian looks back at a life worth living. Picture: Gary Sissons

“He has quite a vigorous workout, including treadmill, rower, leg press and free weights, and also works out at home each day with free weights and step exercises.” It’s likely that these physical challenges are nothing to a man who has survived so much and simply takes it all in his stride.

Time to fight crime on the Beach St front Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au BATTLING Frankston’s “negative image” – especially at shopping hubs in Beach St – was the topic of discussion at Tuesday night’s FUNC meeting in Karingal Place Neighbourhood Centre. Frankston United Neighbours Connect secretary Tracey Hopgood said a daily paper’s description of thefts and vandalism in the long street, and how traders were overwhelmed by crime, were sullying the area’s reputation. “We were frustrated by the negativity,” she said. “There are a lot of really good Frankston residents.” About 20 residents and traders attended the meeting in Ashley Av to discuss crime in the street and work out ways to combat it. FUNC is working hard to put residents on the front foot when it comes to tackling crime. “We don’t want them to feel afraid or intimidated,” Ms Hopgood said. “We don’t want people to think that crime is just a police responsibility. It’s all our problem and change can come very quickly if we all get together and become involved.” Because of the length of Beach St, the group will hold three trader meetings over the next few weeks to thrash out problems and work out counter strategies. Begun about a year ago when a few residents in three streets banded together to combat street crime and rooming house issues, FUNC now has representatives in 14 streets and about 140 members. Meetings are usually held monthly, with neighbourhood representatives letting their neighbours know in advance what streets will be the subject of discussion. Ms Hopgood urged residents to call Triple 000 if they witness a street crime, rather than their lo-

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Motocross park on track to reopen Continued from Page 1 A track inspector carries out annual safety audits at the Frankston City Motorcycle Park for insurance purposes. Cr Aitken said a contractor hired by the motorcycle club said it should be fairly straightforward to make the improvements recommended in the latest safety audit. “He is very familiar with the track and any adjustments we [council] want done, he would carry out.” Cr Aitken said “an overarching committee” will ensure track works are done. “Once that’s done, there’s no point in us [council] holding the track any longer,” he said. “It’d be a case of returning it back to a community-based committee which is where it should be.” He believed more regular track safety audits may be a needed in future but this will be determined by the interim committee. Motorcycling Victoria CEO Wayne

Holdsworth said the organisation had been asked for advice by Frankston Council during the transition committee process. “They [council] didn’t have the expertise with regards to motorcycling. We provided them with significant guidance, particularly in the first four or five weeks subsequent to the very unfortunate tragedy,” he said. Mr Holdsworth was part of the transitional committee but said MV had decided not to manage the motorcycle park as a shorter-term lease would not allow “significant control”. “Our absolute priority is to make sure that any track we’re involved in … has its sole operation focus around safety. If we can’t have a significant impact on that safety focus then that’s not where we want to be.” Read last year’s Frankston City Motorcycle Park audit report and the latest audit report carried out in April at baysidenews.com.au

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FORMER police officer turned business and life coach Ruth CysterStuettgen wants women to know they can have a bright future no matter how dark the present can be. The mother-of-three has turned her life around after leaving an abusive situation and has written a book called From Misery to Mastery: Journey to Freedom and Empowerment as a guide for anyone who has “ever felt lost, helpless or scared of what your life has become”. She hopes the book can find an audience with “women who are suffering in silence behind closed doors” and give women tips and strategies to empower themselves to make a change. “The reason why I wanted to write the book was to use it as a tool for myself to heal and to be a voice for other women going through the same thing.” The book includes practical exercises to enable women to forgive themselves for tolerating abusive situations due to feeling isolated before seeking support. The author’s own life has been a journey to seek freedom from oppression. In the early 1980s her family left South Africa and moved to Australia. “We left to basically escape the Apartheid regime and have a better life in Australia,” she said. After studying for a degree at La Trobe University, Ms Cyster-Stuettgen joined Victoria Police and spent time living in Germany after leaving the force. Despite an outwardly happy disposition and life, she said appearances can be deceiving.

Strong advice: Ruth Cyster-Stuettgen has written a book she believes can help women navigate themselves away from unhappy and abusive domestic situations. Picture: Yanni

“There are so many women out there in an abusive situation who don’t appear to be going through things like that and that’s a dangerous thing. “Try to be strong enough to step out and create of seek help from support systems to not have to be scared of consequences of speaking out.” Ms Cyster-Stuettgen used to attend domestic violence incidents during her time in the police force and she believes the way authorities in the legal system deal with such cases has improved since the 1980s. “Decide that enough is enough, and take control of your life – move to-

wards one of peace, love and success, for yourself and your family.” From Misery to Mastery: Journey to Freedom and Empowerment published by Busybird Publishing will be officially launched at Petersen’s Bookstore, 103 High St, Hastings on Sunday 14 June, 3-5pm with special guest Rose Batty, domestic violence campaigner and Australian of the Year. Entry is free. Light refreshments will be provided. Call Ruth Cyster-Stuettgen on 0432 441 146 or see ruthstuettgen.com.au for further details. Neil Walker

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SIX offenders are facing more than 60 charges of car theft and theft from cars in the Frankston, Carrum Downs, and Seaford areas over the past month. The three females and three males aged 16-26 are all known to each other. Some have been remanded and others released on bail. They will all appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on various dates. Detective Senior Constable Ryan Collins said nine cars were stolen by the group – and all had been unlocked with keys easily found. Stolen property included mobile phones and cash. He urged drivers to lock their cars and remove valuables when parked – even in driveways.

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Bottle shop attack A 15 YEAR OLD Carrum Downs youth has been remanded to the Malmsbury Youth Training Centre for allegedly assaulting a female bottle shop attendant at Seaford on Wednesday night. The youth, who is well known to police, was spotted by the 65-year-old IGA employee allegedly hiding a bottle of alcohol under his coat. Police will allege that, when the woman approached, he allegedly punched and kicked her twice, then struck her head with the bottle, splitting open her eyebrow. Detective Sergeant Alistair Hanson, of Frankston Crime Investigation Unit, said CCTV footage shows the youth then opening the fridge and allegedly stealing more alcohol before running off. Police attended and tracked him down but, when confronted, the youth allegedly threw a bottle at them before being arrested. The youth, who has been charged with 137 previous offences, including armed robbery, assault, affray, theft, and other violence-related matters, was 13 when he first came to police attention. “We genuinely try to support his rehabilitation – to get him on the right track,” Det. Hanson said. “So does his mother, who provides him with a roof and a bed when he’s home, but, of course, he is sometimes very hard to control. “He has become accustomed to all kinds of substance abuse – such as paint sniffing – as well as alcohol and drugs. “Understandably, the courts are very

reluctant to convict him because of his young age.” The youth will appear at the Melbourne Children’s Court on 19 June charged with armed robbery (bottle), recklessly causing serious injury, recklessly causing injury and two charges of assaulting police. Stephen Taylor

Race to the top: Toorak College student Caitlin K-Forde at the summit of Arthurs Seat, the end point for November’s Arthurs Seat Challenge. Picture: Yanni

Stolen car rams house A CAR stolen from the Peninsula Bus Lines staff car park in Bardia Av, Seaford, on Tuesday ended up crashing into a house in Carrum Downs. The 1989 White Toyota Camry was seen being driven “erratically” in Frankston North just after midnight on Wednesday, police say. Detective Leading Senior Constable Craig Goudy, of Frankston Crime Investigation Unit, said the offenders used the car to drive around Langwarrin, stealing from cars parked in various streets near Airlie Ct. They were disturbed at one address at 1.40am and, a short time later, involved in a police pursuit in Carrum Downs. Police chased the car as it turned left into McCormick’s Rd off Hall Rd, then attempt to turn right into Stud Ct where it ran into a house on a corner, causing extensive damage to the brick work. There were no reports of injuries. The offenders ran off in unknown direction. Both are described as 18 years old, slim build, 175cm tall and wearing black clothing. Anyone with information is urged to call Det. Goudy on 9784 5585, or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Road safety catalyst for race to the top PREPARATIONS are well underway for this year’s Arthurs Seat Challenge fun run from Rosebud to the top of Arthurs Seat. At last week’s event launch students from Woodleigh School, Mt Eliza Secondary College, Toorak College and Rosebud Secondary College spoke about the benefits of the Fit 2 Drive program funded by the challenge. They said the program gave them

skills that they would carry with them throughout their entire time as young road users. People aged 18-24 years are the most at risk group on the roads, with P-platers in their first year of driving, being 30 times more likely to crash than a more experienced driver. The Arthurs Seat Challenge highlights the importance of relevant road safety education for young people and helps schools pay for the Fit 2

Drive road safety program for year 11 students. The Arthurs Seat Challenge fun run will be held Sunday 8 November, starting at Rosebud pier and finishing at Seawinds Gardens at the summit of Arthurs Seat. Organisers expect more than 2000 competitiors in the 6.7km climb to the summit. Register at arthursseatchallenge. com.au

Award inspires new direction FRANKSTON High School student Daniel Benjamin is on a high after receiving a Premier’s Award for excellence in his VCE studies last year. Frankston High School student Maria Veresova received a Premier’s Award in Russian. Each year, students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in VCE are recognised. The award ceremony was held last week at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. In front of his proud family and English teacher, Helen Page, and senior campus principal, Helen Wilson, Daniel received the Premier’s Award in English. He achieved a perfect study score of 50 in English and business management and was dux of the school. “Watching friends and family go through VCE struggling to stay motivated and focused in English, gave me an interest in making VCE English a less daunting and more accessible subject,” he said. “I have been contemplating tutoring to help other students. “Until now, I have had doubts about whether I was skilled enough to make a difference. However, winning this award

has validated things: I now understand that I may actually be able to help other students achieve their goals. “I’m just fortunate to have received such high quality teaching and support at Frankston High School. They assisted me in achieving my goals, and attaining an award like this, and have confirmed that Frankston High School really is one of the best schools in Victoria.” After a gap year to undertake a business administration traineeship with the City of Casey and gain experience in public administration, Daniel will begin an Arts /Law degree at Monash University in 2016. He’s aiming for a career in law or policy-making. “Daniel epitomises what is possible by living and learning by our motto “Optima Semper” (Best Always), Frankston High School principal John Albiston said. “He is a role model that has inspired us all. He has our sincere congratulations on this outstanding achievement.” Role model: Daniel Benjamin received a Premier’s Award in English at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Budget: the final frontier Neil Walker neil@baysidenews.com.au STARDATE 2015. These are the voyages of the Small Business Minister Bruce Billson. His mission: to explore strange new business tax deductions, to seek out new cost savings and new Liberal Party policies, to boldly go where no man has gone before? If this mission statement sounds a bit “out there” beyond the higher-profile stars of the Abbott cabinet, then allow The Times to explain. The federal MP for Dunkley has been out spruiking the Abbott government’s second budget and its focus on small business has seen Mr Billson elevated to the command deck of government. The irrepressible Minister for Small Business has doing the media rounds to push small businesses as “the engine room of our economy”. While spreading this message, Mr Billson has been keen to use a catchphrase of his own. He hopes to “energise enterprise”. Fans of sci-fi TV show Star Trek may find the phrase to be familiar. “Energise” is the word crew members of the starship Enterprise use to ask to be teleported – or “beamed up” in Star Trek parlance – aboard the ship from an alien planet’s surface. The Dunkley MP’s use of the words “energise enterprise” or “energising enterprise” has multiplied since budget night early in May like an everexpanding cluster of Tribbles. A Google News search of the phrases coupled with Mr Billson’s name shows more than 50 direct hits although none, thankfully, on the starboard bow. Despite his best efforts, including an address to the National Press Club in Canberra late last month about “energising enterprise”, Mr Billson’s continual push to see “Energise enterprise” enter the

modern political lexicon has had somewhat less success than other Liberal slogans such as “Axe the tax”, “Stop the boats” and this year’s budget cry of “Have a go”. When interviewing Mr Billson about the budget last month, The Times suggested the two-word “Energise enterprise” slogan did not fit the three onesyllable word formula so beloved of Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Mr Billson admitted “Energise enterprise” is “quite the slogan” but “it’s my favourite one”. “In all seriousness, the art of governing and political leadership is complicated and often at times there are a great deal of issues to be considered and work to be done,” he said. “There’s not much point doing all of that work if you’re not in a position to communicate what it is that’s motivating you and what it is you’re trying to achieve. “I’m realistic to know the majority of people don’t live and breathe these issues each day.” He said many media commentators are critical of political communication but there is a need to connect with voters. “I could run through the months and months and hundreds of pages of work that have gone into the small business and jobs package … but that’s beyond most people’s appetite for the topic. “You do need to encapsulate at times quite a range of different thoughts and ideas into a method to get ideas across without boring people witless.” The Times politely declined the offer to go through hundreds of pages of small business minutiae due to ever looming deadlines but appreciated the offer. And with that, he was off, off to speak to another journalist on his ongoing mission to “energise enterprise”. Or at least keep saying the two words in the hope it catches on with a wider political audience.

Queen’s honour A LANGWARRIN woman has been awarded a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday honours list. CARLA Lee Anderson was honoured for “significant service to people who are deafblind, through advocacy, support and service delivery roles, and to interpreter training”.

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History lesson With the Hastings container port proposal back in the news via the Andrews government’s plans to privatise the Port of Melbourne, thereby possibly negating the need for a port at Hastings (“Port lease plans puts Hastings back 50 years”, The Times 1/6/15), I thought it most relevant to reflect on the words of naval surgeon George Bass, the indomitable discoverer of Western Port. His diary describes the bay thus:  “mud abounds so much that the greater part of the points, (on the land), are not approachable except towards the top of high water, and then at the risk of having your boat left until the next tide, for the mud runs out far and flat, so soft, that there is no walking the boat over it”.  If Western Port had so much mud in it in 1798, perhaps those that still want to build the port (such as Hastings MP Neale Burgess) can explain how over 200 years later, it became a “natural deep water port”.  It’s worth noting that there are several references in books on this subject to the fact Bass did get up as far as Hastings, so his comments are very appropriate. A modern statistic is also most relevant. Currently, Port Phillip hosts some 3000 ships a year and the same figure has been projected for “Wastings” (build Hastings and Western Port will be “Wasted), yet at low tide Western Port has 25 per cent of the surface area of Port Phillip. Port proponents may also care to explain how they ever expected to get all these vessels in without dredging our beautiful bay to death. We poor souls on this side of the bay, who rely heavily on the combined several thousand existing jobs and $1.1 billion a year economic input from tourism and recreational fishing, never seem to get much of a go in the minds of those who want to build “Wastings”. Kevin Chambers, The Gurdies

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Up on the roof - all’s well THE 50 year old Seaford Community Centre has a restored roof – with $20,000 grants each from the federal government and Frankston City Council. The centre includes the Seaford Junior Library and hall. “The hall can seat up to 200 people, and provides a great space for community gatherings and concerts,” Dunkley MP and Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson said. “The Seaford Community Centre is regularly booked out by community groups for events and celebrations, and this upgrade is expected to increase patronage.” Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said the works included improved storm water gutters, rust removal, and an epoxy coating. “This restoration is part of a larger council project that will see the Seaford Customer Service Centre relocated under this restored roof, along with a full branch library, improved meeting rooms and other public facilities.”

attacks on our biosphere by the vested interests of big money. Of course we wouldn't expect anything else from “Climate change is crap Tony” and his government. I wonder if the charities who dare to speak out about our treatment of refugees are next in line. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

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The Labor state government has all but backed away from choosing Hastings as a second container port with its intention to lease the Port of Melbourne for a further 50 years (‘Port lease plan pushes Hastings back 50 years’, The Times 1/6). This is absolutely disgraceful. Labor needs to pull its head out of the sand and put jobs ahead of green votes. Stephen Hansen It’s so obvious the jobs will go anywhere but a Liberal seat. Daniel Andrews’ government is as bad Kevin and Julia’s. The Western Port community will die without the Port of Hastings. John Gray Why are you focused on commercialism? If the focus changes the port of Hastings could rival Mornington and St Kilda. Preserve the beauty that you have and people will want to experience it. The population of the peninsula increases by a third over the Xmas holidays. Not that I want more on the peninsula, but that increase in shopping, dining and presents can last some family businesses over the rest of the year. Build what you have. Don’t let someone else destroy it. Roxana McMillan Give your view about Frankston Times stories at the Facebook page of Bayside News.

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NEWS DESK Couple leads the way HUSBAND and wife team Joe and Janine Hart have been elected president and vice-president of the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers’ Association. The couple was instrumental in forming the branch in 2010 and has been involved in planning and holding a series of surfing “events” for disabled surfers at Point Leo. The branch’s first Let’s Go Surfing “experience” was at Point Leo Beach on Saturday 17 March 17 2012. Also elected to the branch’s committee at the Tuesday 26 May annual meeting were treasurer, Rebecca Lipsett; assistant treasurer, Jade Lipsett; secretary, Bill Hallett; and assistant secretary, Jenny Angliss-Goodall. Angus Tendall is honourary vice-president. The DSA is a non for profit and recognised benevolent organisation that has been operating for more than 25 years throughout Australia. While planning two more surf days for the disabled next year, the Mornington Peninsula branch is working on building a boardwalk for easier access to Point Leo beach, making its wide-wheeled wheelchairs available to the public and holding two surf contests. Details: disabledsurfers.org/vic/morning-peninsula-branch/

Beach duty: Blue rash vests are worn by the hundreds of volunteers who turned up to help at the Disablked Surfers Association’s Mornington Peninsula branch’sbeach day at Point Leo in March. With about 100 disabled surfers to look after, the teams are colour-coded to ensure all goes to plan. Picture: Keith Platt

Hospice moves into new $5m home PENINSULA Home Hospice (PHH) has launched a $5m campaign to pay for its new Mornington headquarters. The building will provide the first permanent home for the 30-year-old organisation that supports people suffering from a terminal illness. The service offers free palliative care, counselling and therapies to patients and their families in the municipalities of Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and Kingston (south of Mordialloc Creek). Small charges may apply to care by the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) and the use of specialist equipment. Directors of PHH bought 327 Main St, Mornington, in April after research and “years of coping with leases ending, moving, changes of address, operating out of crowded, separated premises and moving some of their team into commercially rented offices”, CEO Rachel Bovenizer said. The money came from a community bank loan and PHH’s own cash reserves. The $5 million raised through the appeal will pay for the building and modifications. “Continued operation from multiple sites is not cost efficient, it causes

Raising funds: Sue McCarthy, left, and Helen Fairlie, chair of the Peninsula Home Hospice board of directors, are helping run an appeal to raise $5 million to pay for the service’s new headquarters at 327 Main Street, Mornington. Pictures: Yanni

an unavoidable level of professional disconnect between management, administration, clinical staff and volunteers who work in an emotional and complex field that requires optimal teamwork and cohesion,” Ms Bovenizer said. “Finding a permanent home for the hospice will not only give the security that the organisation requires to take us comfortably into the future, but will allow for the forecast growth in client numbers and the increase in

staff to meet that need.” The PHH care team includes specialist palliative care nurses, RDNS nurses, a palliative medical consultant, counsellors and therapists, a spiritual care worker and client care volunteers. The aim of the care team is to enable the terminally ill and their families to live as actively and independently as possible and to spend their last days in the familiarity and comfort of home.

Support to the families continues for up to 18 months after the death of their relative. Statistics show that on any single day PHH helps more than 190 people and their families. The hospice foundation, established this year as a capital fundraising committee of PHH, will begin approaching potential donors and seeking public help in the next few months. “We must be careful not to undermine the extraordinary work done by

our hard working fund raising committees,” board director and foundation committee member Rosemary Redston said. “While we receive some generous recurrent state government funding, it is our auxiliaries who raise the necessary additional funds required to maintain our services each year.” Board Director, Tony Vaughan said the new building will enable PHH “to not only secure its future tenancy and accommodate the demand on its services, which will increase with the predicted future population growth, but also to embrace the latest best practice in palliative care and create a facility that will be considered a centre of excellence in its field”. PHH Foundation ambassador Sue McCarthy said contributions would be sought from “philanthropic members of our community who value the wonderful work done by Peninsula Home Hospice”. To make a donation call the Peninsula Home Hospice Foundation on 9783 6177 or contact members of the fundraising committee call Tony Vaughan, 0423 784 218, Rosemary Redston, 0418 597 198 or Sue McCarthy, 0416 055 995. Keith Platt

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Set on 960m2(approx. and designed for functional living with separate formal and informal living areas and quality kitchen with adjoining meals area. Outside is a covered area and private backyard with established gardens. Also features central heating, evaporative cooling, 7 panel solar system, double garage & storage shed.

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3 2 2 CLOSING DATE SALE (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) Tuesday, July 7th at 6pm ESR $340,000 + VIEW Saturday 1:00pm - 1:30pm CONTACT Luke Lawlor 0414 757 705 OFFICE 23 Playne Street, Frankston 9776 6000

FRANKSTON 1/4 BARAK COURT EXCEPTIONAL 55 PLUS LIFESTYLE Retreat from the world to the peaceful lifestyle of this private, low maintenance single bedroom unit. This bright and modern unit offers security and peace of mind for singles or couples in a purpose built contemporary 55 plus complex. This is an ideal opportunity for owner occupiers who are downsizing to join the close knit community of other likeminded residents. Astute investors can also capitalize on the high demand of older residents and retirees who require high quality and secure rental properties. The lounge/dining area is complemented with a modern and bright kitchen and opens to a private and tranquil courtyard bordered with easy care gardens. Entertain with alfresco dining or just sit back and enjoy a coffee in the morning sun!!! With a cosy gas heater and its own designated car space, this is truly a beautifully maintained unit in a boutique complex. Ideally positioned to all amenities you will be spoilt for choice. Walking distance to Karingal Coles and a stones throw from Karingal Hub Shopping Centre, Karingal Bowls Club and only minutes to Frankston CBD. Walk to the local bus stop or have easy access to Peninsula Link. With Peninsula Country Golf Club on your doorstep and surrounded by beautiful bayside beaches, cafes, restaurants and vineyards itÂ´s time to put your feet up, relax and enjoy your new life!!! 1 1 1 FOR SALE ESR $195,000 + VIEW Saturday 11.00am - 11.30am CONTACT Giulia Chapman 0439 385 390 OFFICE 23 Playne Street, Frankston 9776 6000

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Draft reinforcements needed Compiled by Melissa Walsh

MR S S. Price, dentist of Melbourne,

will visit Frankston for the convenience of patients on Sunday, June 13th, and may be seen at Garrood’s Prince of Wales Hotel. *** A mistake was made in last issue in reference to the raffle conducted by Mrs Rimmer. The amount received should be 8s 1d not 18s 1d as stated. *** SUBSCRIBERS for the raffle for the Eiderdown Quilt given by business people of Frankston are notified that the raffle will be drawn in the Frankston Mechanics’ Institute on Saturday evening, 12th June, at 8 o’clock. *** THE first of a series of special entertainments by the Somerville Musical and Comedy Company will take place in the Somerville Hall on Saturday, June 11th, at 8 p.m, A new feature in the programme will be the inclusion of a couple of sparkling comedies. Admission will be one shilling, club members sixpence. A bumper house will no doubt, as usual, greet the company. *** AT the meeting of the Cranbourne Shire Council held on Saturday two petitions were received from residents of Langwarrin asking that the name of Langwarrin township be changed to Carmona, and also a letter from Cr Lloyd (who was unable to be present) asking that the question be deferred for a month.

Messrs Clark and Berry spoke in favor of the change of names, and after a good deal of discussion the matter was deferred for further consideration. *** THE winning number in the Art Union promoted by Mrs Lewis and Miss Trenowth for the beautiful piece of English point lace in aid of the Belgian Fund was 26, and was held by Miss McGibbon, of Melbourne. The sum realised was £3 13s. This amount in addition to £17 6s 6d already donated by Mrs Lewis and Miss Trenowth, makes up the handsome sum of £20 19s 6d’as the proceeds of the Continental Fete and art unions recently held at ‘Balmoral’ by these ladies in aid of the Fund. *** A very pleasant evening was spent at the local Mechanics’ hall on Saturday night last, when, at the invitation of members of the Mitre Camp a large number of young folk turned up to enjoy themselves. The hall was nicely decorated and each one seemed bent on making the other happy. The musical items were excellent and very much appreciated. For the majority dancing was the chief of amusement. Everything was done heartily, and the result was a most enjoyable evening. *** A miniature rifle club will shortly be formed at Mornington Junction, under the auspices and patronage of the local progress association, and a range erected on or near the Town Hall site. All

residents of the district over the age of 16 years are eligible as members, and will receive instruction gratis, also a hearty welcome. The amount of annual subscription will not exceed 2s 6d and may be fixed as low as 1s. It is the duty of every youth and man not gone to the front, to make himself proficient in the use of the rifle. Intending members should give in their names at once. *** ST. Paul’s Club, Frankston, is holding a social on Tuesday evening next at 8 p.m. A farce, ‘Box, and Cox,’ will be staged, and a dramatic item ‘The Open Gate’. The farce is a most amusing one, about the best this club has yet staged. Other items will be given by Mr Cowan, who will give instrumental items accompanied by his sister. Mr Walter Cain, Miss Pearl McLean and others will help in the programme. During the evening farewell will be said to Miss Myra Picking, who has been an active member of the club from the start, and a presentation will be made to her. Those who wish to subscribe should leave their money with Miss Reynolds or the Vicar. *** MR P. Dial is at present laid aside by an attack of his old complaint, asthma. His friends all wish him a speedy recovery. *** MEMBERS are reminded that Wednesday evening next is the

meeting of the Frankston Progress Association. A public meeting will be held on Thursday evening next in the Mechanics’ Institute, Frankston, to devise some means of augmenting the local Red Cross Fund. A full attendance is requested. *** THE secretary of the Frankston Club wishes to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to wards the club’s funds: Langwarrin Football Club £1 1s, Mr Harley 10s 6d, and Mr Hartland 5s. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co will hold a special sale of 2000 sheep at the Tanti yards, on Wednesday next. The sheep are in good condition, and the auctioneers can recommend them in every confidence. They are for absolute sale. *** THE 35th list of names of Australians killed and wounded has been issued. Amongst the number wounded are: Privates S. G. Foster and C. C Stone, of Mornington, W. Fletham, Somerville, and D. Nicholson, Pearcedale. We have been requested to bring under the notice of those who have any journals or other reading matter that they are willing to donate, that there is a large number of our soldiers invalided at Langwarrin, who find the time hangs very heavily on their hands, and would be very thankful to wile away the period of their convalescence by reading. Any parcel may be sent through Dr

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Islands in the Soda Stream By Stuart McCullough RESISTANCE is futile after all. In a surprisingly short space of time, we have officially transformed from inner city hipsters to regular everyday suburb-dwellers. Not that it was our idea. In fact, our journey began after we received a letter through the mail informing us that we were no longer cool enough to occupy the enclaves of the inner city and would need to leave. To say that I was a little hurt is something of a catastrophic understatement. According to the letter, we needed to make way for a couple in their twenties whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never held a real job but own an Internet start up and work in amateur theatre. Naturally, I resisted, and pleaded our case by pointing out that after many unsuccessful attempts I had finally succeeded in growing a beard, but it was to no avail. Apparently, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough just to be able to grow facial hair. You need to be able to groom it to an appropriate standard also. As is the hipster way, this verdict was communicated to me in a tone that was one part sarcasm, two parts irony with the balance made up of general obnoxiousness. So after more than a decade, we left the inner city environment of Elwood behind and headed ten minutes down the road to Ormond. In physical terms, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite a short journey. But, in truth, we were doing so much more than just changing postcodes. We were changing our way of life. In fact, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go so far that this was a monumental act of concession. One that admitted we were no longer young, hip urban professionals who spent evenings at po-

etry slams whilst watching films with subtitles and making bespoke pottery. (Preferably all at once.) No sir. Fact is, we have become the kind of people who, after a hard dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, collapse on the couch and binge watch Game of Thrones whilst sorting out some online grocery shopping. To some, this will sound irretrievably lame. But to others, what I have just described sounds like nothing short of heaven on a stick. Times change. People too. At first, I was resentful. But given a

few weeks to reflect, I see things differently. After all, who was I trying to kid? I am not and can never be a hipster. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly because I can still recall a time before hipsters roamed the earth. Back then, the evolved modern man was referred to as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sensitive new age guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or, if you prefer, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SNAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This was all well and dandy until a new generation of would-be sensitive new age guys completely turned the tables on us by rejecting the term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SNAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the grounds that it offended their vegetarian principles.

It was, frankly, a masterstroke. One that instantly made their predecessors look like meat eating, knuckle dragging Neanderthals. Part of me longs to go back to a time when hipsters wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been called hipsters at all and, instead, were still labelled something more along the lines of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;beardo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weirdoesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or, more simply, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the unemployedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to concede defeat and make a small but, I feel, symbolic retreat. So long, inner city. Hello suburbia. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken me some time to get used to it but there are some obvious positives. For starters, we are now a good distance from a major road. This means we no longer have to endure drunken nitwits staggering past our front door at three in the morning and deciding to push the intercom buzzer for a bit of a laugh. Those fools are unlikely to ever wobble their way out this far. Things at our new place are quieter, too. Granted, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a neighbour over the back who likes nothing more than to crank up some pretty lamentable music on a Friday evening, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all over by nine oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re unlikely to complain. We now have a lawn. This means that, at some point, I will need to mow it. When I was kid, I used to mow the lawn all the time. But at Tyabb, the lawn was about an acre in size and all mowing was done on a ride-on. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to justify that kind of machinery for an area the size of a car parking space. But, truth be told, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to mowing the lawn. If nothing else, I can finally make my own crop circles. We also have a shed.

Ultimately, this is where Kate will set up her workbench. I, however, made the somewhat amateur mistake of telling people not only that we had a shed but that it was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;for Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This, I would later learn, resulted in a misunderstanding where various relatives believed that my wife would be living in the shed, leaving the house to me. No wonder they were looking at me funny. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll admit that it kind of snuck up on me. Without really trying, in a single week, I went to Bunnings, IKEA and Southland. Bunnings may be a great place to get rubber stoppers for chair legs or a sausage, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long way from a poetry slam. So be it. Going to see an obscure indie-rock band play far too loud and way too late is fine for some people, but IKEA has meatballs. Indie rock canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete with meatballs. There was a time when spending the evening at Southland is something I would only do at gunpoint, but now it seems like a night out. Besides, we needed appliances. We are now the proud owners of a Soda Stream. We use to make mineral water. In fact, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d almost go so far as to say that the results are bespoke. As we made our way to the car park and prepared to head back to our quiet suburban street, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say I missed amateur theatre or subtitles. In fact, I can honestly say that I felt something close to content. Naturally, I have marked this change in situation in the only way possible under the circumstances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by shaving off my beard. So long inner city. It was nice knowing you. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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WES CARR By Lachlan Bryan

Wes Carr was one of the most unlikely winners of the Australian Idol series, his gruff, countrified vocal and guitar style winning over judges and punters in 2008 ahead of a slew of far more glamorous opponents. While his career hasn’t reached the mainstream heights of early winner Guy Sebastian (hey, who would have thought winning a game show wouldn’t guarantee a successful career?!), Carr has done what few other reality show contestants can lay claim to – he’s produced thoughtful, credible music – most recently as an independent artist. Carr’s latest project is Here Comes The Sun - an onstage tribute to the legendary guitarist and songwriter George Harrison – and there are few better equipped to bring out the sunny, jangly beauty of Harrison’s heartfelt and understated lyrics and guitar lines. The show is described as a “spiritual journey” – with Carr using both the music itself and a number of anecdotes to bring Harrison back and warm the audience’s hearts for a few hours. It’s a must for fans of The Beatles, Harrison’s solo career or simply Wes Carr himself! Carr will perform Here Comes The Sun at Elsternwick’s Flying Saucer Club on Friday 12 June at 8pm. Tickets are available at flyingsaucerclub.com.au

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CARAVAN, Regal pop top. 1993. GC, front kitchen, rear island, double bed, 3 way fridge, microwave, gas cook top, roll out awning. As new LT tyres. 12 V battery system and charger, plus lots more. $9,500. Ph: 0417 825 273 COACHMAN, Poptop caravan, 1992, 12'6" x 6'6", rear door entry, side roll out awning, full rear annexe, single beds, new 3 way Dometic fridge, 4 burner stove, reg. to 01/16. $8,750. Contact 0408 358 469.

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JAYCO Starcraft pop top, 2012, EC, fully fitted out, 2 berth, microwave, oven, fridge gas /elec, fully A/C, reverse heating/ cooling, pull out awning. All the features and accessories. Unfortunately have to sell due to ill health. Easy to tow and manage this is it. $19,900Neg. 0414 940 039.

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BERTRAM 25 Flybridge Cruiser, 1984, hull, very good condition, recent electrical overhaul, new toilet, winch, main switches, batteries, flybridge gauges, canopy, awning, covers, electric winch (100m chain). Moored at Hastings. $28,000ono. Selling due to ill health. David 5941 4406 or Mobile 0419 966 822. BOAT, Touring/ fishing. Savage Scorpion. SL. 5me. 2005 2, stroke 75 MERC. - m./Roller, Drive-on Mackay Gal. trailor- Lt. truck tyres and spare on 15" P.C rims. Dual battery system, power anchor winch, 2 anchors, forward draining anchor well housing winch unit. All instruments, sounder, radio-stereo, 27 meg. antennas etc. Numerous lockers afterfitted, bowlines and tackle extras, full covers. EC.Offers considered. $19,500. Call Kevin 0413 764 595 BOAT tinnie 3.6 metres, 6HP motor, oars, anchor and wheels on the back, $1,200 ono. Phone 5985 3127. CARIBBEAN PRIDE, 17' fibreglass open boat, new canopy, 75HP Chrysler motor, reconditioned, GC. $1,800ono. 0477 177 026.

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CAMPER TRAILER, Jayco Swan, 2011, roof reverse cycle AC /heating, sleeps 4 with extendable beds or 8 with additional convertible bedding. Converter for couch, gas hot plates, microwave, inner spring mattress, wind up TV antenna with 21' TV/DVD player, deluxe bed flys, Bag awning, as new portable toilet and tent ensuite and all leads and hoses. Camper has only been used 3 times on short trips. Includes DVD owners handbook $24,500. 0409 386 084.

CAMPERVAN, Jayco Swan, 1978, 3 way fridge, power invertor, stereo, 2 double beds, table converts to bed, fly ends, full annexe, includes ropes, pegs, poles, water and drain hoses. $6,100. 0419 513 658.

CARAVAN, custom, 11ft caravan with annexe, timber floor in annexe, clean and in good condition. $2,500Neg. 0417 353 480.

section of Network Classiﬁeds. CARAVAN, Echo Tourer, 2007, Folding caravan, more streamlined than pop tops. Light to tow, Australian design. 12 volt 120 AH deep cycle battery. Full annexe, EC. Selling due to ill health. $25,000ono. Ph: 0447 090 101.

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CARAVAN, Gold stream, gold storm, 6 berth, pull out QS and DBL beds, 3 way fridge, gas stove, microwave, late 1994 built for off road, currently has light truck tyres, full annexe, VGC, inspection welcome in Mt Eliza, $9,500neg. 0414 584 311.

IAN GRANT'S GRANT TOURER, 2007, Custom, 19ft, AC, 120ltr 3 way Domestic fridge, roll out pantry, center lounge and dinette, QS bed, TV, CD player /stereo, full battery system, solar panels, roll out awning incl walls and floor, front boot, dual gas bottles, roll out external BBQ, electric brakes, sleeps 2, seats 6, lots of extras, one owner, Seaford. $25,950. 0419 529 164.

JAYCO, Hawk 2011, on road. Not to be missed! Barely used, Immaculate condition. Full annexe/awning included, bag flies over beds, pole carrier has been fitted, fridge runs on car battery or gas, sleeps 5 people comfortably. Regretful sale! $19,500. 0432 628 921.

JAYCO Star-craft pop top, 1998, roof top AC/heating, roll out awning, 3 way fridge, DBL island bed innerspring mattress, 4 burner gas stove, instant hot water, 1 side and1 end privacy screens, microwave, 12v/240v lighting, mount for bike rack, electric brakes, 6mth reg, EC, tare 1,170kg, easy to tow, all seats have been re-covered, plenty storage. $15,000. 0419 542 543 .

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WINDSOR Rapid RA471Y, 6 berth, as new, full annexe with cubby/add-a-room, roll out awning, Trailmate jack, 3-way fridge/freezer, Gas/electric cooktop, AC, 19" LCD TV, DVD, CD/Radio/MP3 stereo unit and antenna pack. Fold down picnic table, extra gas bottle. Caravan cover, Portable gas stove and hot plate, plenty of storage. Too many extras to mention, please call for more details. $28,990. 0417 838 292.

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FORD, KA 2000. Hatchback, air con, sunroof, serviced regularly, manual, new tyres, as is. VGC. Reg (ZYV516) $3,300 Phone: 0477 023 307

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Demons come from behind to win NEPEAN LEAGUE By Toe Punt RYE came from 17 points down at three quarter time to beat Sorrento by the smallest of margins in Nepean League football on Saturday. In front of a massive crowd that pushed beyond 3000 people, Toby Woodford copped a head high tackle with less than a minute on the clock and went back and kicked the goal from 20 metres out to seal the win for Rye 12.12 (84) to Sorrento 11.17 (83). Rye then pushed numbers behind the football and made it an arm wrestle in the tense final moments of the game. It was the second time in as many weeks that Sorrento has been overrun in the final term. Crib Point inflicted the same pain on the Sharks last week. A jubilant Rye coach Josh Moore, a former Sorrento premiership player, revealed his team went into the match with some set plans they were able to execute. “We thought we were close enough at three quarter time and you could sense a bit of a momentum shift at that stage,” he said. “We were well aware of what Crib had done the week before and we were still full of running. “It was a tight, high intensity game of footy. I think both sides played a

really good brand of footy and gave the supporters value for money. “There was nothing in the match all day. Steve Ryan (the runner) came out to me in red time and told me that there was less than a minute left. At that stage we were five points down. Then Woodford put us in front.” Former Hawthorn ruckman Simon Taylor was the difference between the sides in the end. “Squizzy was superb for us over four quarters but he really stood up and showed enormous leadership in that last quarter. He willed us over the line,” Moore said. “Matt Dunn was also great on Leigh Poholke. ‘Polk’ kicked three goals in the first quarter and you wonder whether you should make a move, however, I had faith and he kept him goalless for the remainder of the match.” Despite the win and being equal top on the ladder, Rye isn’t getting ahead of themselves. “We set ourselves some short term goals and we are ticking all of those boxes off at this stage. We’ll set some more short term goals and start on them. It’s not a sprint,” Moore said.

Speccy-tacular: Red Hill went down to Dromana in Sunday’s Nepean League game despite this marvellous mark. Final score Dromana 9.15 (69) to Red Hill 7.6 (48). Pictures: Andrew Hurst

League ‘misled’ Somerville, results in doubt By Toe Punt THE MPNFL-appointed Independent Tribunal handed down its Somerville Players Points System verdict last Thursday night as promised, but the league failed to pass that information onto clubs. The panel members - Geoff Dempster (Northern Football League Board Member, former member of the AFL Community Football Board), Bob Beazley (MPNFL PPS Implementation Working Party member) and Andrew Swales (Independent Tribunal Chairman) met as communicated with Nepean League clubs on Thursday night. At this meeting, the tribunal determined that Somerville coach David Hirst was a two point player,

not a one point player. It is understood that the league had advised Somerville Football Club in writing on two separate occasions in December 2014 and February this year - confirming Hirst was a one point player. It is believed that communication came from former administrator Sue Jones and MPNFL general manager Jeff Jones. As a result of the communication, Somerville has been playing Hirst as a one point player. When Nepean League clubs called into league headquarters and made telephone calls to league offices on Friday, they were told that the tribunal had met but had not made its ruling. However, a source close to the

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MPNFL informed The Times on Friday that the decision was made and Hirst was a two point player. The source also said that the Independent Tribunal was asked not to communicate with the media on the matter. With Hirst determined as a twopoint player, it means Somerville played with 40 points in its matches against Sorrento and Hastings. The PPS cap is 39 points. Sorrento and Hastings now have the option to appeal the result of those game, which both lost. Somerville is also expected to exercise its options of legal action, given they were given written confirmation that Hirst was a one point player.

This communication had significant impacts on their recruiting strategy. Already, Somerville is forced to play key recruits in the reserves, given they go over the PPS. The latest ruling means that an additional recruit is forced to play reserves. A Somerville source said that the league’s inability to know their own rules was going to have a significant impact on their club. “We have to sit down with players now and talk through what options we and they have,” the source said. The MPNFL told clubs they would inform them of the tribunal’s decision this Friday, eight days after they made their decision.

Up in the air: The result of the MPNFL game between Somerville and Hastings could be doubt. Picture: Andrew Hurst

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Gulls fight from ‘nowhere’ to win a thriller PENINSULA LEAGUE By Toe Punt CHELSEA came back from nowhere to record a thrilling two-point victory against Langwarrin on Saturday in Peninsula League Football. Looking down the barrel midway through the last quarter and trailing by three goals, Chelsea kicked five unanswered goals to wrestle back the lead and open-up a 10-point lead at the 27-minute mark of the quarter. Hudson Thomas, who finished the game with four goals for the Gulls and was arguably one of the best players on the ground, put his side in front before Jayden Attard extended the lead with five minutes left in the game. Langwarrin then dominated the last five minutes of the game, only to kick 1.2 and go down 16.17 (113) to 18.7 (115). Langwarrin went into the game without Rikki Johnston for personal reasons while the coach, Gavin Artico, was in Fiji on a family holiday. It was a massive loss for the Kangas, who less than a month ago beat Frankston YCW. Langwarrin went from an opportu-

nity to be sitting comfortably in third place to dropping out of the five. They gave away a handful of 50m penalties in the painful loss. Andrew Johnson played his first game for the season in the firsts for Langwarrin and finished with five goals while Blake Harkness was his team’s best player for the second week in a row. Chelsea is now a game and a half outside of the top five and coach Brent Guerra believes he’s team is a chance to grab a finals spot. “We were very competitive against Mornington and Mt Eliza but let ourselves down in one quarter of footy,” Guerra said. “Our boys are still learning the art of winning and Saturday’s fighting victory will hold them in good stead for the rest of the year. “The art now is not to get ahead of ourselves. We play Karingal this week and we know they aren’t travelling as well as they’d like. We have Pines after that. “It would be fantastic for the group to win a few in a row. That’s our aim.

Work hard on the track, stay focussed, keep doing the things we know we do well and the results will look after themselves,” Guerra said. Mt Eliza full forward Justin Van Unen booted 12 goals in his side’s 25.16 (166) to 5.3 (33) victory against Karingal. The Redlegs booted 10 goals in a blistering second quarter with Matt Lillie (three goals) playing extremely well in attack and through the ruck and Dave Barton continuing his outstanding season. Grant Goodall was superb in the ruck for the Bulls and Luke Van Raay worked tirelessly. Mornington stuck its nose in front of Frankston YCW early in its home ground clash and was able to maintain that buffer for the rest of the match. In a low scoring game, the Doggies held on to win 10.5 (65) to 5.13 (43). Mornington ruckman Michael Gay was the best player on the ground, dominating the ruck, while Dale Nolan finished with four goals and Ben Wells saw a heap of the footy. Tony Lester and Kyle Hutchison were the best of the Stonecats.

No quarter given: Mornington got up over Frankston YCW in a low-scoring affair at the weekend. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

MPNFL ‘blatantly incompetent’: club president MPNFL clubs should be moving as quickly as possible to take control of their own destiny, according to the man who led the charge for Casey Cardinia Football League to defect from the MPNFL two years ago. Narre Warren Football Club president and South East Football Netball League board member, Kahl Heinze, said if clubs wanted a future and to remain relevant in local football in their community, they needed to take action and break ties with the MPNFL immediately. Heinze said the management of the league from a board and administration perspective was “blatantly incompetent”. “These guys that run the league, seriously, are incompetent,” Heinze said. “It’s astounding (to hear what’s going on the with the Player Points System debacle) but to be honest, it doesn’t surprise me in the slightest. “They (the board and administration) are simply there for self-preservation. They are there so they can swan around in their league shirts and get paid to do so. “What I’m continuing to hear about the management of the MPNFL solidifies that what we have done is the best thing we could have done for the

future of our game. “It was clear to us, as Casey Cardinia clubs, that as a service provider, the league just wasn’t giving us value for money. In fact, they were costing us enormous amounts of money – money clubs can’t afford to be losing. “The MPNFL’s sole responsibility is to service the clubs and provide us with a strategic direction – we never did receive either of them, ever. “Their responsibility is not to ignore clubs and simply hand out $50 fines for a player wearing black shorts instead of white shorts,” Heinze said. South East Football Netball League is on track to show an operating surplus of between $50,000 to $100,000 in its first year. “That’s a $150,000 to $200,000 turnaround for us. “That’s more money, on the back of the clubs receiving better service and resources than they have ever experienced before. Every senior game is video recorded and provided immediately to the clubs after the game on USB. We have negotiated far better deals across a number of areas that have added enormous value,” Heinze said. “With the MPNFL we had no focus, no direction, no strategic plan for the future, no growth plan, no financial

projections, no sponsorship plan – there was nothing. “When we asked the questions regarding these fundamentals and even went down the path of audits, we were shut down. “As a group of Casey Cardinia League presidents, we’d had enough. “AFL South East provided us with an opportunity that we had never had in the past – some independent advice and a resource that we were able to work with. “We’d never really had that in the past and after meeting with AFL South East General Manager Jeremy Bourke, who provided us with our options, it became a very obvious decision for us. “Twelve months later and we have a wonderful board made up of experts in their field – legal, finance, community leaders, and football people. “Together we are working on strategic plans. We are working with external consultants provided by AFL South East to ensure we are best practice in our planning and decision making. “Our sole motivation is benefit to the clubs. “The MPNFL are simply worried about their own backyard – surviving and keeping their jobs. “Every decision we make is focused

on the clubs – financial, growth, sustainability,” Heinze said. There is little question that MPNFL clubs have concerns about how their league will be managed if they choose to make a move. Of the 80 senior leagues in Victoria, 75 of them are being regionally run with the support of the AFL. The MPNFL is one of the five that is independent. Heinze said his league was “living, breathing proof of the benefits that come with being regionally managed”. “The MPNFL tried to scare and worry us and try and highlight that we couldn’t do without them. They even kept information from us about the AFL that would have been of enormous benefit for us to know about and understand. “The AFL South East relationship has been nothing less than harmonious. They add to our value. It reduces our costs, our risks and provides best practice. We don’t have cash tied up into their losses. “Like any president or secretary, I spend around 40 hours working for my club each week. I can tell you straight up, I am giving less time now, not more. “I was really busy with helping to set up the new league from November to

January but I have a lot more time now. “I get asked all the time ‘how do you cope?’ – I say ‘better than I ever did before’. “It’s amazing to have a full and parttime administrator that actually runs the league. “There has been zero impact on the clubs – absolutely zero. “Finally, we are in charge of our own destiny. The hard work we are doing at club level is not being wasted or falling on deaf ears. “For the MPNFL, the clubs are a thorn in their side. They don’t want to know about them or their issues. They simply want their money to keep them all in jobs. “The management of the league should be transparent – not ruling with an iron fist. “We are providing direction, pathways, viability and sustainability – that’s all a club wants from their league. “My advice to the MPNFL Clubs is to refuse to put up with the now. Get together independently, talk to AFL South East and move immediately to a regional structure. “Like us, they’ll never look back,” Heinze said.

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