The Local Paper. North-West Edition. Wed., Nov. 13, 2024
■ Dtectives arrested four men as part of a day of action against the National Socialist Network
Five search warrants were executed at residential addresses in North Melbourne, Point Cook, Baxter, Ashwood and Wantirna South as part of an investigation into a series of incidents.
A 25-year-old North Melbourne man was interviewed by detectives in relation to the offences of serious racial vilification and grossly offensive public conduct. He was released and is expected to be charged on summons.
A 23-year-old Baxter man and a 21-year-old Ashwood man were both interviewed in relation to the offences of serious racial vilification and grossly offensive public conduct. They were both released and are expected to be charged on summons.
The activity follows an incident on Thursday, October 31, where police will allege a number of men, dressed in offensive clothing, verbally harassed two female members of the public in a retail store carpark in Port Melbourne around 7.30pm.
Detectives from Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit executed a simultaneous warrant in Wantirna South in relation to a separate investigation.
A 31-year-old Wantirna South man was charged with two counts of intimidate a police officer/family member.
NORTH-WEST DETECTIVES ACT ON RACIAL ABUSE
He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on February 18.
The charges follow two alleged incidents which occurred late last month.
The first relates to online commentary following a rally on Bourke St around 5pm on Tuesday, October 22.
He was also interviewed in relation to an incident outside an embassy in Toorak about 12.30pm on Saturday, October 26 where a national flag was burned.
He was released pending further enquiries in relation to offences against the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act.
Police take a zero-tolerance approach to any acts of prejudice motivated crime or intimidation of police officers.
NEW COUNCIL NAMED FOR MOORABOOL SHIRE
■ The new Moorabool Council members were announced late on Friday afternoon (Nov. 8).
The nine successful nominees are:Paul Tatchell, Ally Munari, Jarrod Bingham, Steven Venditto Tayl;or, Rodney Ward, Moria Berry, Tom Sullivan, John Keogh and Sheila Freeman.
One candidate, Helen Tatchell, former owner of the Moorabool News, missed out.
Successful candidates at Hobsons Bay are: Altona Meadows Ward, Diana Grima. Altona North Ward, Rayane Hawli. Altona Ward, Daria Kellander. Laverton Ward, Paddy KeysMacPherson. Spotswood Ward, Kristin Bishop. Williamstown North Ward, Michael Disbury. Williamstown Ward, Lisa Bentley.
Winners at Maribyrnong: Bluestone Ward, Pradeep Tiwari. Braybrook Ward, Cuc Lam. Burndap Ward, River Ward, Saltwater Ward, Sheoak Ward, Wattle Ward To Be Advised.
Official announcement of most local Council election results was due to have occurred after this edition went to press.
Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham results were due to have been declared at 2pm on Monday (Nov. 11). The Maribyrnong and Merri-bek Councils for 2024-28 were to be revealed at 2pm Tuesday (Nov. 12).
● Helen Tatchell: missed out
Ticks and Crosses Local News
● ● Dogs are attacking local posties
✖Australia Post has revealed Victoria has recorded 114 dog-related incidents involving Posties over the last six months.
Caroline Springs and Hoppers Crossing recorded the highest number of incidents in the state. More than 49 Posties have fallen victim to dog-related incidents each week (10 per day). Australia Post is asking owners to secure their dogs these holidays and calling on councils to enforce proper restrictions to ensure the safety of Posties and the community.
✖Detectives will investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident in Meadow Heights last Wednesday morning (Nov. 6) where a car was set alight after it crashed into a milk bar. Emergency services were called to the shop on Magnolia Boulevard, near Melaleuca Drive, following reports two men were seen trying to douse a vehicle in the store with liquid shortly before 1am. The pair, who it is believed rammed the utility into the premises before it was set alight, left the scene in a dark coloured vehicle. A man and woman who live in a residence attached to the milk bar were not injured. Investigators cordoned off the area and set up a crime scene. An arson chemist and detectives were to attend the scene. Police will investigate whether the damage and fire are linked to any other recent incidents.
$800,000 bust at Craigieburn
■ Detectives from Taskforce Lunar arrested a man and seized almost 200,000 illicit cigarettes and 255kg of looseleaf tobacco as part of a targeted investigation into an organised crime syndicate involved in the sale and distribution of illicit tobacco.
With assistance from the VIPER Taskforce , a warrant was executed early Wednesday morning (Nov. 6) at a residential address in Craigieburn Police had received intelligence to suggest the property was being used to store, sell and package illicit tobacco.
A 38-year-old Craigieburn man inside the premises at the time was arrested. He was interviewed by police and has subsequently been released pending further enquiries.
Investigators seized over 196,000 illicit cigarettes, over 255kg of looseleaf tobacco, a cash counting machine, a small quantity of what appears to be cocaine, over 70 vials of what is believed to be steroids and two boxes of vapes.
The investigation, which commenced earlier this year, relates to who police believe are associates of a key criminal syndicate involved in the illicit tobacco trade. The investigation remains ongoing.
Moore back at Hume Cl.
■ Carly Moore has won the Aitken Ward seat in the Hume City Council elections.
Other winning candidates were:
■ Bababi Marning Ward. John Haddad
■ Burt-kur-min Ward. Jim Overend
■ Emu Creek Ward. Kate Hamley
■ Jacksons Hill Ward. Jarrod Bell
■ Merlynston Creek Ward. Karen Sherry
■ Mount Ridley Ward. Daniel English
■ Roxburgh Park Ward. Sam Misho
■ Tullamarine Ward. Naim Kurt
■ Woodlands Ward. Steve Gagen.
■ Yubup Ward. Ally Watson
Home invasions across North-West
■ Brimbank Divisional Response Unit detectives have arrested six males following a string of alleged home invasions and carjackings in Melbourne’s north-west last week.
It is alleged that a group of offenders, using edged weapons, made demands for victim’s vehicles on Gillespie Drive in Weir Views , Featherwood Drive in Aintree, and Sheila Mews in Darley
The incidents took place between 11pm on Saturday, November 2, and 12.20am on Sunday November 3. No one was physically injured.
It is alleged that the same group of offenders attended a residential property on Cooloongup Crescent in Harkness about 2am.
Once inside, the offenders allegedly threatened one of the residents with a gun and edged weapons.
The group allegedly caused significant damage inside the home before fleeing the scene. No one was physically injured.
It is alleged that the same offenders, armed with firearms and edged weapons, forced entry into a property on Turpentine Rd in Brookfield a short time later.
Offenders allegedly caused significant damage to the home before fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
No one was physically injured during the incident and the vehicle was recovered by police a short distance away.
Investigators from the Brimbank Divisional Response Unit executed search warrants across Melbourne’s north-western suburbs on Thursday (Nov. 7).
Police arrested a 19-year-old Taylors Lakes man and five boys, aged 14, 15, 15, 16 and 17years-old. Officers seized weapons and clothing.
The 17-year-old was charged with aggravated home invasion, aggravated carjacking, assault, criminal damage and weapons offences. He was remanded to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
The Taylors Lakes man and the remaining boys are expected to be charged at a later date.
Days of Activism
■ Moonee Valley Council is participating in 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign rallying the community to understand, act on, and speak out against gender-based violence, including family and intimate partner violence, sexual assault and street-based harassment It officially begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10, Human Rights Day
Nazi salute report
■ Victoria Police has commenced an investigation into an alleged Nazi salute at Flemington Racecourse on Thursday (Nov. 7). Officers from the Melbourne Divisional Licensing Unit were patrolling the general admission area of the racecourse when they allegedly identified a male performing the Nazi salute.
No patrons reacted to the salute, nor approached police regarding the incident. Body Worn Camera Footage of the incident was reviewed, before police approached and interviewed a 37-year-old Bell Post Hill man.
He was subsequently ejected from the venue and is expected to be charged on summons.
Recycling delay
■ Merri-bek Council was late last week experiencing delays collecting FOGO, Recycling and Glass bins in Brunswick East, Brunswick West and Coburg
Giving Tree
■ Brimbank Counci’s Giving Tree program is delivered in partnership with local charities, businesses and community organisations.
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Ash on Wednesday $1.4M drug ring busted
■ Detectives from the Prahran Divisional Response Unit have dismantled an alleged cocaine and ketamine trafficking ring, arresting 13 people, and seizing more than $1.4 million worth of drugs and proceeds of crime.
These arrests follow an intensive 10month investigation into a sophisticated syndicate, which was allegedly responsible for trafficking a variety of drugs across metropolitan Melbourne
Of those arrested, eight have been charged with trafficking commercial quantities of cocaine and ketamine – a charge that comes with a maximum 25 years in prison.
Police swooped on Monday last week (Nov. 4), executing a series of warrants on addresses and vehicles across Melbourne, South Yarra, Richmond, Hawthorn, Flemington, Ascot Vale, North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Tullamarine.
Police uncovered significant quantities of cocaine and ketamine hidden within the addresses and vehicles searched over the course of several hours on Monday.
This included a 100-gram bag of cocaine with an estimated street value of $40,000 that was allegedly thrown from a high-rise apartment onto the footpath of Bowen Crescent, Melbourne as police entered the property. This narrowly missed investigators standing on the ground.
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■ Approximately 1kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $400,000.
■ Approximately 520 grams of ketamine, with an estimated street value of $156,000.
■ Approximately nine grams of methylamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $2700.
■ Approximately 100 grams of cannabis, with an estimated street value of $2500.
■ Smaller quantities of other drugs, including steroids, prescription medication, and psychedelic mushrooms.
■ Seven cars, valued at approximately $390,000. This included a 2022 BMW X3, 2019, Mercedes Benz E63, 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2017 Audi RS3, and a 2016 BMW 320I.
■ An imitation handgun.
■ $115,050 cash.
■ Two Rolex watches valued at around $200,000.
■ One silver bullion valued at around $140,000.
■ Multiple identity documents in other names.
Those charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of cocaine and ketamine include:
■ A 35-year-old Melbourne man.
■ A 36-year-old Melbourne man.
■ A 41-year-old Melbourne man.
■ A 32-year-old Ascot Vale man.
■ A 34-year-old South Yarra woman.
■ A 30-year-old West Melbourne man.
■ A 35-year-old
Melbourne woman.
■ A 67-year-old Melbourne woman.
Early vote counts
■ Preliminary counting of votes in local government elections indicate likely winners: Melton
Ward, Oscar Yildiz. Warrk Warrk Ward, Adam Pulford. Bababi Djinanang Ward, Box Forest Ward, Brunswick West Ward, Bullekebek Ward, Djirri-Djirri Ward, Harmony Park Ward, Pentridge Ward, Randazzo Ward, Westbreen Ward, To Be Advised. Moonee Valley Council. To Be Advised. Wyndham Council. To Be Advised.
● ● Barbz, Shadow and Baby were recovered hy Police.
■ Reservoir police officers have recovered three German Shepherds that were allegedly stolen from a Footscray property on Sunday,November 3.
Police located the dogs during a search warrant at a Burbank Drive property about 3am Thursday morning (Nov. 7) after an extended follow in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
During Operation Trinity patrols, Reservoir police officers observed an Audi sedan allegedly driving erratically before they attempted to intercept it on Dunne St, Kingsbury about 2.30am.
The Audi allegedly failed to stop on police direction and with the assistance of Air Wing, was successfully stop sticked on Lehmanns Rd, Wollert about 3am.
The driver allegedly dumped the car and was arrested nearby by a Dog Squad unit shortly later.
Following further investigation of the 25year-old Reservoir man, police uncovered information about the puppies.
He has been charged with theft, conduct endangering life, possess a drug of dependence and traffic offences.
He was remanded in custody to appear before the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on December 12.
A 36-year-old Reservoir woman was arrested at the Burbank Drive property while officers were executing the search warrant on 7 November.
She has been charged with handle stolen goods and was bailed to appear before the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on February 15.
The shepherds, named Barbz, Shadow and Baby, will be reunited with their owner.
St Albans death
■ Police are appealing for public assistance following a fatal collision in St Albans last Thursday afternoon (Nov. 7).
It is understood a white truck was travelling Altona bound on the M80 Ring Road when a ramp fell off the back about 4pm.
It is understood the ramp travelled across the freeway and struck a car travelling in the Greensborough bound direction.The driver of that car died at the scene.
The truck failed to stop at the scene and was last seen travelling Altona bound.
Investigators would like to speak to the driver of the truck and are appealing for anyone with dash cam vision to contact police.
Major traffic disruptions was caused in the area for several hours.
Shire Council. Bullum Bullum Ward, Steve Abboushi. Cambrian Ward, Bob Turner. Coolibah Ward, Brandi Morris. Hilltop Ward, John Verdon. Jackwood Ward, Ashleigh Vandenberg. Lake Caroline Ward, Kathy Majdlik. Mount Atkinson Ward, Phillip Zada. Stringybark Ward, Julie Shannon. Sugar Gum Ward, Lara Carli. Watts Ward, Sophie Ramsey. Merri-Bek Council. Pascoe Vale South
Cheryl Threadgold, Local Theatre
Julie Houghton, The Arts Kevin Trask, Entertainment Aaron Rourke, Film Ted Ryan, Horse Racing Len Baker, Harness Racing
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Cocaine seized. File Image.
Blitz
■ German bombers devastated British cities during the 1940–1941 Blitz, killing over 40,000 people. Bombed heavily every night, Londoners made up half the deaths.
Evacuation transported 600,000 children from London to the countryside in three days. This is the background to writer-director Steve McQueen’s film Blitz
Saoirse Ronan plays Rita, a single mother living in London's East End with her multiracial child, George (Elliot Heffernan), and Rita’s father, Gerald (Paul Weller).
George, evacuated to the country, leaps off the train and begins a long journey home.
At first glance, it seems McQueen is channeling British war films such as Mrs Miniver or Hope and Glory, films showing plucky Londoners resisting the German onslaught, coping stoically with sacrifice, danger, and death.
While those films skated over divisions in the class system, gender divide, and racism that characterised London society, McQueen highlights these rifts by presenting a sequence of vignettes.
McQueen constructs a vivid, cosmopolitan London with pubs, jazz, and nightclubs through episodic flash forwards and flashbacks.
McQueen then shows the Blitz's full horrors, brought home by the urgency of the struggle of rescues, firefighting, and desperate scenes of people seeking shelter pushed back by pompous officials as George makes his way home.
He is helped by a Nigerian ARP warden (Benjamin Clémentine), extolling kindness and black pride to George.
George encounters a Dickensian crime gang led menacingly by Stephen Graham and Kathy Burke.
In a flashback, McQueen shows Café de Paris revelers dancing to a big band led by an effervescent Cab Calloway-style band leader (Devon Mackenzie-Smith).
McQueen follows with a macabre scene with the gang prizing valuables from the bodies of the dead revellers before George escapes their clutches.
With visceral scenes and great performances, Blitz is a heartrending portrait of a city under siege.
Blitz is now screening as part of the British Film Festival. For cinemas and times, visit britishfilmfestival.com.au
- Review by Kathryn Keeble
Jennifer’s award
■ Congratulations to Girls Act Good founder Jennifer Monk, who was surprised at the Pink Carpet Gala at the Sydney Web Fest when announced as winner of the Michael Ajakwe Award for Innovation in Filmmaking Jennifer's award was for her significant contribution to the film scene, including her work on Slightly Cracked and previous entries such as Last Breath Melbourne-based Girls Act Good was created in 2013 by Jennifer, and is a collective of creators, writers, writers, actors, directors and producers committed to cutting edge work that packs an emotional punch, for and by women.
Jennifer started GAG to create roles for all the talented women she kept seeing competing for too few roles during her time as Company Director in a production house.
Jennifer is interested in exploring character's personalities, stories and truths instead of focusing on their gender in the creative collective.
GAG facilitates monthly moved readings and speciality workshops for its members, and produces film and theatre for the public. girlsactgood.com
- Cheryl Threadgold
Claw Money World
■ Opening on Saturday (Nov. 16), Warrnambool Art Gallery presents the premiere of pioneering and ground-breaking New York artist Claudia Gold (aka Claw Money) in Claw Money orld
This exhibition takes you to the heart of New York’s graffiti scene through the eyes of Claudia Gold
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SISTER ACT
■ Based on the 1992 film, Sister Act tells the story of lounge singer and gangster moll Deloris van Cartier, played by musical diva Casey Donovan.
Deloris unwittingly witnesses a murder carried out by her gangster boyfriend, Curtis (James Bryers)
Placed in witness protection, Deloris hides out in a convent, Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow.
Urged on by Mother Superior, an acerbic Genevieve Lemon, Deloris, now Sister Mary Clarence, steps in to revive the nun’s flagging choir.
Throw in 70s soul and disco-based musical numbers, slapstick humour, and some crazy antics, including bumbling henchmen and an upcoming visit by the Pope
The strong cast looks like they are having a blast delivering first-rate performances and lifting the simple plot.
As Mother Superior, Lemon is an able foil, wrangling the nuns and Donovan with exasperation.
Rhonda Burchmore is a blast as Sister Mary Lazarus, brightening her scenes with comic relief, rapping in Latin, and delivering tongue-incheek lines such as “I love the sweet sensation of extreme flagellation!”
Bianca Bruce is terrific as the whacky, chirpy Sister Mary Patrick, and Sophie Montague warms the heartstrings as Sister Mary Robert Raphael Wong gives a delightful performance as the likeable Lieutenant Eddie Souther, sweet on Deloris
Damien Bermingham adds his comic talent as Monsignor O’Hara.
With her mighty vocals and a powerful stage presence, this is Donovan’s show.
It is hard to believe that this is Donovan’s first starring role.
She is a natural, handling the challenge with an upbeat dynamism.
Morgan Large’s set and costumes and Tim Mitchell’s dazzling lighting add pizzazz to the show.
Bathed in a sparkly glitter ball glow, Sister Act is light and bright, feelgood and fun.
It leaves you with a smile and a skip in your step.
Performance Season: Until January 26
Venue: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Bookings: sisteractthemusical.com.au
- Review by Kathryn Keeble
The Cripple of Inishmaan
■ The Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) presents Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan from November 21 - 30 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, 50 Loeman St, Strathmore
Directed by Matthew Freeman, The Cripple of Inishmaan is set on the small Aran Islands community of Inishmaan off the Western Coast of Ireland in 1934, where the inhabitants are excited to learn of a Hollywood film crew’s arrival in neighbouring Inishmore to make a documentary about life on the islands.
‘Cripple’ Billy Claven, eager to escape the gossip, poverty and boredom of Inishmaan, vies for a part in the film, and to everyone’s surprise, the orphan and outcast gets his chance ... or so some believe.
This Tony Award nominated show wittily exposes the multiple layers of myth that surround Ireland and examines how fast lies and gossip can travel in even the most remote communities.
Performance Season: November 21 - 30
(Please note: Nov. 23 and 24 are both 2pm shows, with no evening show on Nov. 23).
Venue: Strathmore Community Theatre, 50 Loeman St, Strathmore.
Bookings: stagtheatre.org
(Content warning: Contains coarse and derogatory language and mature themes)
- Cheryl Threadgold
Melb. At The Movies
■ What do you know about Melbourne and its place in the history of movie film over the last century and even further back? Confessed Certified Cinephile Ross Campbell records a mountain of wealth in his 440-page book Melbourne at the Movies, released at a launch at the Astor Theatre St Kilda.
To say that he fell in love with movies at the age of 16 is an understatement, as from then and over the decades he became totally immersed in film, from a young novice to professional. Truly professional in so many areas, such as an award-winning documentary director and producer/technical consultant to the Melbourne International Film Festival for three decades. A curator of music for silent film screenings and artistic director for silent film and orchestra for the Melbourne Festival of Arts and much more.
His volume reflects on film in Melbourne as early as 1896 when Lumiere Brothers, a film manufacturing company in Lyon France, had cinematographer M. Marius Sestier photograph the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, November 3,1896, that was later premiered to a packed house at the Princess Theatre. Some three years later, Campbell writes of pioneering Melbourne film-making by the Salvation Army, reflecting on their brilliant foresight with their multimedia two-hour epic Soldiers of the Cross
“‘Every film is great, be it short story or magnum opus”, Campbell reminds us, as it is “… an astonishing achievement to harness the vast array of disparate talents into a vision splendid.”
It is an astonishing chronological volume, that accurately brings to the fore stories of cinema theatres that we have lost, highlighting those we still have, films glorious and not so glorious, while including many, many luminaries - some well-known, some not so well known - that have been a part of Melbourne’s and indeed the world’s, film culture over the decades.
Delve into history, savour nostalgia. Available at bookstores or www.melbourneandthe movies.com.au - Review by Graeme McCoubrie
■ All your Marvel Superheroes as you haven’t seen them before. An adults only performance and we soon learnt why.
Falling short of a traditional circus performance it is a comedic raunchy performance of outrageously hilarious parodies of your Marvel heroes.
The opening night at the National Theatre, St Kilda, saw several hundred look-alike Marvel Heroes appear for the red carpet spectacle before curtain up.
Whether it be a Spider Woman, a Captain America, a Lady Thor or the Black Widow and others, they all set the scene for a memorable night.
We were promised extreme music, high friction vocals, strobe lighting and nudity. We got the lot and more.
The opening scene of showgirls dressed in sexy red, white and blue outfits were all singing, all dancing and high kicking while gambolling provocatively around a muscular Captain America played by Michael Boyle who had the audience of Marvel enthusiasts screeching with excitement.
With a somewhat complex set of welldesigned staging structures that moved constantly, catering for the 20 or so scenes, we had to take a breather following several high dynamisms and fast-moving scenes, particularly the aerial work by several of the cast.
All cast were highly skilled, timing perfect in whatever role they played, whether it was on the stage floor or on the rigging, in the air or even in the magic sword thrusting box.
Too many scenes need highlighting however I must make mention of two scenes that were quite outstanding in production and choreography.
That of the Black Widow played by Megan Wonfor, who excelled in a dramatic choreographed fight scene against two Ninjas in the first act, while in the second act and close to closure, Captain America with Spider Man played by Jacob McPherson both performed naked, Super Secret Boyband , again expertly choreographed and performed using two shields to protect vital parts of their anatomy, while their close sexual bodily encounters ended with a joyous kiss.
Exit stage, hand in hand and hand on each other’s bottom cheek. It is an adult performance.
It is also a production that Samwise Holmes, Creator, Writer, Director and Producer would be well satisfied with the collaboration and support of many, bringing a different aspect to the Heroes in an inclusive way sexually.
- Review by
Graeme McCoubrie
Archives on show
■ Focus: Australian government photographers opened at the Victorian Archives Centre last Friday (Nov. 8).
Between 1939 and 1996, dozens of photographers were employed by government agencies to capture Australian culture, people, landscapes and animals.
This touring exhibition from National Archives of Australia offers a close-up look at the lives and work of those tasked with documenting the visual heritage of Australia. The exhibition showcases images drawn from the collection of almost 11 million images held by National Archives
National Archive s Director-General Simon Froude says the exhibition challenges existing perceptions of government photography.
● ● Rhonda Burchmore (Sister Mary Lazarus) in Sister Act
Photo: Benny Capp
● ● Ross Campbell
● ● Spiderman (Jacob McPherson) in Marvelous the Show.
Photo: Ben Dingley
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Local Theatre Observations
Shows
■ Off the Leash Theatre: On Waking (written and directed by Jeannie Haughton) November 14 – 17 at the Drouin Hub, 1 Oak St., Drouin. Bookings: Trybooking.
■ Brighton Theatre Company: The Kitchen Sink (by Tom Wells) Until November 16 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural Centre, Wilson st., Brighton. Director: Keith Hutton. Bookings: brightontheatre.com.au
■ Beaumaris Theatre: Arsenic and Old Lace (by Joseph Kesselring) Until November 23 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris. Director: Peter Newling. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.au
■ Peoples Playhouse: Daddy Long Legs (by John Caird) Until November 16 at The Anglican Centre, Mornington and Mt Martha Anglican Church, 4 Albert St., Mornington. Bookings: peoplesplyhouse.com
■ Powderkeg Players: It’s a Wonderful Life (by Mary Elliot Nelson) Until November 16 at St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, Cnr William and Alfrieda Sts., St Albans. Director: Stephen Andrews. Bookings: 0407802165.
■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Home, I’m Darling (by Laura Wade) Until November 17 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: mordialloctheatre.com.au
■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company (WMTC): Pippin. Until November 23 at Altona City Theatre. Director: Tamara Finch; Musical Director: Eric von Ahlefeldt; Choreographers: Tamara Finch and James Rooney. wmtc.org.au
■ Bacchus Marsh and Melton District Community Theatre: Double Trouble (two plays), Until November 16 at the Moonlite Theatre, 19 Gisborne Rd., Bacchus Marsh. Room 326 (by William Alexander) Director: Alexander Murray; Donuts Can Kill You! (written and directed by Deb Barker).
■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Handbagged (by Moira Buffini) November 13 – 30 at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Gaetano Santo. Bookings: wlt.org.au/ book-tickets
■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre: Little Women (by Alan Knee) November 14 – 30 at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre, Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Bookings: 9735 1777 or lilydaleatc.com
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband (by Oscar Wilde) November 15 –30 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Tim Scott. Bookings: htc.org.au
■ Peridot Theatre Company: 1984 (by George Orwell) November 14 – 24 at the Clayton Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Directors: Sharon Maine and Joe Dias. Bookings: peridot.com.au
■ The 1812 Theatre: Noises Off (by Michael Frayn) November 14 – December 7 at 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Direrctor: Justin Stephens. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au or 97583964.
■ Frankston Theatre Group: Play On! (by Rick Abbot) November 15 – December 1 at the Mt Eliza Community Centre, 90-100 Canadian Bay Rd., Mt Eliza. Director: Robert Lister. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1130605
■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (by William Shakespeare) November 15 – 30 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St., Geelong West. Directors: Stacey Carmichael and David Mackay. Bookings: Geelong Arts Centre 1300 251 200 geelongartscentre.org.au
■ Eltham Little Theatre: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (by C.S. Lewis) November 15 – 30 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Director: Jason Triggs. Bookings: elthamlittletheatre.org.au/
■ Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria: A Festival of WS Gilbert Plays (by WS Gilbert) November 21 – 24 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Comedy and Tragedy - Directed by Ben Klein; Creatures of Impulse - Directed by Danielle Zuccala; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern - Directed by Sarah Berry; The Hooligan - Directed by Naomi Tooby. Bookings: trybooking.com/ CMWPA - Cheryl Threadgold
CENTRESTAGE LIVE IN CONCERT
■ The first time I heard Michael Cormick sing was more than 40 years ago at Carols by Candlelight in Dandenong
We shared the stage that evening as winners of the Dandenong Eisteddfod. I remember this handsome teenager besotted me with his magnificent voice.
I am ashamed to say I didn’t hear him again until this past Monday at the Frankston Arts Centre in Centrestage with Marina Prior, and I was besotted again.
He had me at Feelin’ Good, a jazz ballad from the musical The Roar of the GreasepaintThe Smell of the Crowd
I remember Marina as the stunningly beautiful young ingenue plucked from the Vic State Opera to star in Camelot, while I sat in the chorus watching enviously.
Marina Prior deserves every minute of her illustrious career as Australia’s ‘Leading Lady’.
In Centrestage, she blew me away with her command of so many accents executed perfectly, proving she is a consummate actress with an amazing voice that moves easily and with finesse from an operatic bel canto to a strong Broadway belt.
Michael and Marina both have impeccable comic timing and captivating chemistry. Their interacting banter is self-deprecating, funny, candid and honest, proving their humility is most sincere.
My favourite duet from Beauty and the Beast stood out for its sublime simplicity and understated artistry.
They are exquisitely supported by renowned writer and pianist Andrew Ross (Barry Humphries, Dame Edna, Moulin Rouge, Miss Saigon), but with the two powerful, full-bodied voices that Michael and Marina possess, I would have preferred a big band or orchestra.
The sound engineer is to be commended; the balance was perfect, and there were no technical mishaps.
There is no stage decoration except for an elegant grand piano and the lighting is subtle and unobtrusive.
It was unfortunate that the audience was mainly the blue rinse set. I implore young performers to catch a performance.
They would benefit so much from the wisdom Michael and Marina have to impart, acquired over many years in the arts, hearing the vocal technical prowess and seeing the confident stagecraft.
Centrestage should not be missed. It is touring metro and regional cities until December 14
More Shows
■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): The Cripple of Inishmaan (by Martin McDonagh) November 21 – 30 at the Strathmore Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Matthew Freeman. Bookings: stagtheatre.org
■ Warrandyte Theatre Company: Hotel Sorrento (by Hannie Rayson) November 22 – December 7 at the Mechanics’ Institute Hall, Warrandyte. Director: Grant Purdy. Bookings: trybooking.com/CPXME
■ The Basin Theatre Group: A Christmas Carol: Radio Play (adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens) November 28 – December 8 at The Basin Theatre, Dongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Di Hoskins. Bookings: thebasintheatre.org.au
■ OSMaD: The Addams Family. December 5 – 14 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Scotch College Campus.Director: Joel Anderson: Musical Director: Ashton Turner; Choreograrpher: Dylan Henry. Bookings: osmad.com.au
■ Heidelberg Theatre Company Youth: Peter Pan (a new adaptation from J. M. Barrie’s classic) December 6 – 14 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Robbie Nicholson. Bookings: htc.org.au
■ PLOS Musical Productions: School of Rock. December 31, January 2, 3, 4, 5 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Director: Brad Fischer; Musical Director: Bev Woodford; Choreographer: Jess Pratt and Tahlia Sweetman. Bookings: plos.asn.au
in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. marinaandmichael.com.au
- Review by Lucy Nicolson
National Theatre Annual Gala
■ The National Theatre celebrates 50 years of artistic excellence in St Kilda from December 6 -7, presenting its Annual Gala 2024, featuring young talents from performing arts institutions The National Ballet School, The National Drama School and Melbourne Youth Orchestra.
Junior ballet students will explore instrumental tone and colour in Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Future stars of ballet will join forces with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra for a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.7, known as The Apotheosis of Dance
Revelling in the Revolting Rhymes of Roald Dahl, students from the Young Actors Program (primary) reveal what happens when a wolf in teacher's clothing infiltrates the school, while a self-devised work will be presented by the Young Actors Program (secondary) students.
Audiences will also enjoy an all-singing, all dancing, high energy performance of Roald Dahl's Matilda, performed by students of jazz, tap and musical theatre.
This combination of orchestra, ballet, musical theatre and drama will exemplify the power of collaboration and creativity in the performing arts, and showcase the passion, skill and excellence of future stars of stage and screen.
Performance Details: December 6 at 6pm, December 7 at 1pm and 6.30pm Venue: National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St., St Kilda
Tickets: Full $50, Concession $40, Under 15s $30, Under 12 Free Bookings: nationaltheatre.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold
A Very Naughty Christmas
■ Tickets are on sale for the adults-only Christmas comedy A Very Naughty Christmas, which comes to town from December 5-21 at the Alex Theatre, St Kilda.
Created in 2017 by Alex Woodward and Daniel Venz for fans of Magic Mike, La Clique and The Play That Goes Wrong, the show has so far welcomed over 40,000 audience members.
“A Very Naughty Christmas was born when my friends and I all wanted to have a F.R.I.E.N.D.S style Christmas,” commented creator and producer Alex Woodward
“We all loved seeing live shows, but could only find shows which were family-skewed. We wanted to watch something funny, silly and irreverent while knocking back a few wines and maybe a margarita”.
The show is promoted as a night of festive fun packed with stand-up, skits, parodied songs, dancing, singing, burlesque and a whole bunch of silliness, for over 18s only.
This Christmas season will also mark the show's international debut in the UK, playing at London’s Southwark Playhouse Elephant, produced by Woodward Productions in collaboration with London’s Glass Half Full Productions Performance Details: December 5-21. Venue: The Alex Theatre, St Kilda. Bookings: averynaughtychristmas.com
Morning Melodies
■ They say life begins at 40, and Arts Centre’s Melbourne beloved daytime concert series, Morning Melodies, celebrates its 40th birthday in 2025.
Kicking off festivities in February is the tenor with the matinee idol looks, David Hobson, bring his stage magic and voice to get the year off to a good start.
In March, Darren Coggan brings his program of folk, country and classic rock, while in April there’s a celebration of 1960s rock 'n' roll with Simply BRILL, starring Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger and Michael Griffiths with a live five-piece band.
May is the turn of the much-loved Australian Ballet School with their show En Pointe, and in June celebrity cook Maggie Beer will join Orchestra Victoria to showcase favourite pieces of classical music from her life.
June celebrates the life of rock and roll icon Elvis Presley, with music theatre star Zoy Frangos’s tribute show to the king while in August it’s the turn of the music theatre stars of the future to strut their stuff in a concert by Victorian College of the Arts students.
The popular Air Force Band takes the stage for the October Concert, while the Tap Pack brings its fabulous dance moves to the stage.
Morning Melodies are always feel-good concerts, and ll the details are at artscentremelbourne.com.au
- Julie Houghton
Auditions
■ Peridot Theatre: The Architect (by Aidan Fennessy) November 18, 20, 24 at 7pm at Fleigner Hall, Oakleigh. Director: Jennifer Bité. Audition bookings and enquiries: jen_bite@hotmail.com or 0410 579 246.
■ Babirra Music Theatre: My Fair Lady. November 18, 21, 25 at 8pm; November 24 at 3pm; December 1 at 7pm at Highfield Road Uniting Church, 72 Highfield Rd., Canterbury. Director: Alan Burrows; Musical Director: Marty Macaulay; Choreographer: James Kaiser. Audition bookings: trybooking.com/ CWPQH
■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Wicked Sisters (by Alma De Groen) November 24 at 1pm and November 25 at 7.30pm at 2-4 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Ellis Ebell. Audition enuiries: ellis@pagebell.com
■ Malvern Theatre Company: A Happy and Holy Occasion (by John O’Donoghue) February 2 and 3, 2025 at 29 Burke Rd., Malvern East. Director: Nicholas Opalski. Audition bookings/enquiries: nopolski@hotmail.com or 0400 507 788.
Top Australians
■ The Australian of the Year for Victoria is Neale Daniher. Neale Daniher is a former Australian Rules player for the Essendon Football Club where at age 21, he was its youngest captain. In 2013, Neale was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), a debilitating disease that takes away someone’s use of their arms and legs, then their ability to eat, speak and breathe.
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David Hobson
EUROVISION ON TOUR
Cicero
★Shimmery Burlesque will play the Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne, on Friday, November 29. Guests are asked to wear vintage glamour.
★The MSO Black Friday sale has started. This month’s Beethoven Festival concerts have an exclusive 2-for-1 offer available through MSO channels only until 3pm, Friday November 23.
★ Salon After D'Arc: Paradise or Peril will feature speakers including podcaster Kate Jinx and comedian Sashi Perera at the The Ian Potter Queen's Hall at the State Library.
★Tickets are on sale for when Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat opens its doors to enter a new act on Friday, November 22 with a spectacular gala event.
★The Melbourne Disability and WorkAbility Expo is back for two days on November 22-23, with hundreds of stalls. Visitors will hear from Ellie Cole, female Paralympian
★Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell Exhibition is open at The District Docklands , 440 Docklands Drive, Docklands.
★New Boris Johnson Australian Tour tickets have been released for $99, for his n Melbourne for An Audience with Boris Johnson for dinner on Saturday, December 7.
★ Motors and Master pieces, covering 120 years of the motoring age, is set to assemble at the Melbourne Showgrounds from November 22-24.
★Co-founder of Melbournebased social enterprise STREAT, Rebecca Scott, has been named the 2024 Melburnian of the Year, alongside Alex Dekker as Young Melburnian of the Year.
★Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Live will be in Frankston (Apr. 12), Melbourne (Apr. 2627) and Geelong (May 3).
■ Eurovision on Tour brings the Eurovision Song Contest to Melbourne for one performance as part of a three-state tour, on Friday, November 15 at The Palais, Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, with the audience seated at 7.30pm for 8pm start.
A three-hour live experience celebrating 68 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, this is the first tour since the contest began in 1956, presented by Eurodrama Entertainment, SL
Following concerts in London, Paris and Madrid, this inaugural production of Eurovision on Tour brings the Eurovision experience to fans in Australia
“The idea was first presented in 2019. After a worldwide pandemic plus two years of negotiation, Eurodrama Entertainment, SL could secure the exclusivity and name-using right from the EBU to organise the first world tour of the Eurovision Song Contest,” says tour star and spokesperson, Italian-African pop star Senhit
Australia is the only country in the world to receive multiple tour stops, despite only joining the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015, proving just how huge the Eurovision fan base is here.
" Eurovision has always been about bringing people together through music, no matter where in the world you are. Taking Eurovision on Tour to Australia is incredibly exciting for me because it means sharing this celebration of diversity and creativity with even more fans.”
No less than 18 Eurovision legends will perform songs from the internationally televised singing competition, alongside a dedicated fan zone complete with stage props and legendary outfits (including ABBA).
Two Australians have been confirmed to perform in the tour - Korean-Australian songstress from Brisbane, Dami Im, and the youngest 2024 Eurovision entrant at 17 years old, Sydney's Silia Kapsis
Melbourne Performance Details: Friday, November 15. Red carpet arrivals 6.30pm, 7.30pm audience takes seats, 8pm showtime
Venue: The Palais, Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
Dress up as your favourite Eurovision contestant, or future self
Bookings: www.eurovision ontour.tv
- Cheryl Threadgold
Twelfth Night
■ Melbourne Shakespeare Company returns to the Rose Garden at the St Kilda Botanical Gardens this summer from December 6-22 to present a musical reimagining of Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night.
Breathing new life into this classic tale, the production is infused with contemporary songs from pop icons including Bruno Mars, Backstreet
Boys, Marvin Gaye and more. Having recently finished as Resident Director on the Australian National Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the company's Artistic Director Jennifer Sarah Dean returns to direct Twelfth Night with musical direction from David Youings (Muriel’s Wedding) and choreography from Callum Marshall (Elvis! A Musical Revolution).
“Set against a backdrop of blooming roses, Melbourne Shakespeare productions are unlike anything you’ve seen before,” explains Jennifer Sarah Dean.
“The rose garden is one of the most beautiful places in Melbourne and there is something truly magical about watching Shakespeare here - It’s the perfect outdoor event for families, friends, and theatre lovers alike.”
Melbourne Shakespeare Company has never been afraid to push the boundaries, challenging many of the stereotypes associated with traditional Shakespeare productions.
This 90-minute abridged production is no exception taking audiences on a whirlwind adventure of love and longing with plenty of laughter along the way.
The cast will be led by Stephanie Astrid John (The Grinning Man) as Viola opposite Maxwell Simon (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Orsino.
Sonya Suares (Assassins) joins the company for the first time as Maria, with Joshua Gordon (Mary Poppins) as Feste, Karlis Zaid (My Fair Lady) as Sir Toby, Sebastian Li (Don Quixote) as Sir Andrew and Laura Iris Hill (Macbeth) as Malvolio.
This production may also interest students as Twelfth Night is on the VCE English Text List for 2025.
Guests are encouraged to pack a picnic. Seating is provided at the venue and protective sun wear is recommended for matinee performances.
Performance Dates: December 622 Venue: St Kilda Botanical Gardens in the Rose Garden Bookings: melbourne shakespeare.com - Cheryl Threadgold
Hellbound
■ (MA). Six episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.
With season 2 now available, it is the perfect time to revisit (or watch for the first time) the excellent first season.
With Korean series such as Strangers From Hell, Taxi Driver, My Name, Dr Brain and Squid Game , to name a few, enthralling viewers, Hellbound is of the best to come from that country.
Based on a successful webtoon, and from director Yeon Sang-ho (The King Of Pigs, Seoul Station, Train To Busan, Psychokinesis), this immensely entertaining series uses a supernatural premise to explore some dark aspects of human nature.
Detective Jin Kyeong-hoon (Yang Ik-june, from Wilderness), along with his fellow colleagues, are baffled when they have to investigate a bizarre incident where it appears three imposing demons have brutally murdered a seemingly innocent man.
The plentiful mobile footage has gone viral, but many refuse to believe what they are watching, as the general public are constantly bombarded with fake, disingenuous posts and videos on social media.
Jeong Jin-soo (Yoo Ah-in, from #Alive, Voice Of Silence and Burning), the leader of a decade-old religious cult called The New Truth, has been warning everyone of these occurrences for years, stating that it is God dispensing justice on those who have sinned.
Following a particularly public killing (or ‘demonstration’, as it will end up being known), the world believes, and Jeong is seen by all as a messiah of sorts, and suddenly has incredible power at his fingertips.
Jin has a troubled relationship with his teenage daughter Heejeong (Lee Re), mainly due to the murder of his wife years earlier.
Also finding it difficult to accept what is happening is lawyer Min Hye-jin (Kim Hyun-joo), who truly wants to represent those who are vilified and persecuted without any reasonable evidence being presented.
More characters will be introduced as the story takes a number of twists and turns.
In a current climate where people are plagued by uncertainty and insecurity, overwhelmed by a non-stop stream of information, trying to discern what is true and what are outright lies, and seeing dangerous fringe groups attain a destructive, growingly louder voice while a once-in-a-century pandemic has battered society, Hellbound couldn’t arrive at a better time.
Yeon could be seen as the Ko-
rean George A. Romero (Dawn Of The Dead), using a genre framework to deliver biting social commentary, and that is again on show here, and could be a companion piece with his savage animated drama, The Fake (2013).
Setting the story over the next five years is a clever move, as Yeon wants to show us a world that could come to fruition, one of our own making.
Elements are reminiscent of the classic Death Note films and anime. The acting is superb, with everyone making the most of their roles. Production values are exceptional, on par with what’s seen on the big screen. After Peninsula, the filmmaker’s disappointing follow-up to Train To Busan, Yeon Sang-ho returned to form in a big way with Hellbound, which is wild, riveting, imaginative, and thought-provoking.
RATING
- ****½
Midnight Mass
■ (MA). Seven episodes. Now streaming on Netflix.
Though it doesn’t really bring anything new to the genre, and the plot turns are too easy to see coming, this series from film-maker
Mike Flanagan (whose latest King adaptation, The Life Of Chuck, will arrive early next year) still manages to engage and absorb, thanks to the director’s genuine love for place, character, and most of all, the genre itself. The story unfolds on the quiet (some might saying decaying) Crockett Island, home to a community which has relied on fishing as its trade for decades.
Many have left the island for the mainland, so the remaining locals are surprised when a new, younger priest, Father Paul (Hamish Linklater) arrives on their doorstep, replacing the dementia-ridden Monsignor Pruitt who had led the townsfolk’s Sunday services for many, many years.
Flanagan shows great confidence in his handling of the material, after he successfully brought Doctor Sleep to the big screen, the follow-up novel to one of Stephen King’s most beloved and popular stories, The Shining, which itself became an iconic film in 1980, directed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick.
Flanagan regulars are again in the cast, including Kate Seigel and Henry Thomas. Midnight Mass is solid entertainment. If you do enjoy this, please watch Tobe Hooper’s excellent 1979 TV mini-series adaptation of King’s Salem’s Lot, as it will make for a compelling companion piece (the new Salem’s Lot is watchable, but a disappointment).
RATING - ***½
Marc Circero
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Melbournewide
Monitors on job
■ Jude Munro and Peita Duncan have been appointed as municipal monitors to Whittlesea City Council.
Jude Munro brings local government experience, having been CEO at four councils, and a former municipal monitor to Greater Geelong City Council.
Peita Duncan will be transitioning from her role on the panel of administrators for Whittlesea City Council and is the chair of Greyhound Racing Victoria.
TOORAK
Dorothy’s service
■ A memorial service for the life of Dorothy Pizzey will be celebrated at St John’s Anglican Church, at 2pm on Wednesday, December 4. Privately cremated.
Ms Pizzey had an outstanding career as an educator at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School and Toorak’s St Catherine’s School.
WANTIRNA
Bird Lovers Expo
■ A Bird Lovers Expo will be held from 9am-4pm this Saturday (Nov. 17) at the Hungarian Community Centre, 760B Boronia Rd, Wantirna.
Feathered friends will be honoured with educational sessions, bird-themed shopping, and the chance to connect with rescues, leading avian veterinarians, and expert behaviorists.
Attendees can meet local rescues and animal sanctuaries, hat with renowned avian behaviourist Mel Vincent from Works for Birds, shop a variety of bird toys, food, stands, art, photography, and crafts
There will be a Scavenher Hunt, and winners will receive an expo show bag full of goodies.
Food trucks will be available onsite with vegan/vegetarian options. A Kids' Fun Zone with have fun games and skill tests, where prizes can be won. Entry is included with VIP ticket purchase or with a $5 donation to Kiwi's at the zone entrance.
Event security will require that all attendees be human. Please leave your feather babies at home. No birds are for sale at this event.
ELTHAM
Tobacco seized
■ Eltham Police have seized significant quantities of loose tobacco, illicit cigarettes, e-cigarettes and money during a search warrant at a convenience store in Eltham on Tuesday last week (Nov. 5).
Officers executed the warrant at the business on Main Rd about 10.40am.
While searching the premises, police located and seized up to 34000 branded and unbranded cigarettes, as well as approximately 6150g of loose tobacco, 1861 e-cigarettes and up to $2000 in cash.
A 23-year-old Doreen women was arrested at the scene for possession drug of dependence and has been processed by way of caution.
The investigation remains ongoing. Investigators continue to appeal to anyone with information about illicit activity to come forward to police.
KYNETON
Business burgs
■ Macedon Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating two commercial burglaries in Kyneton last month.
It is believed two male offenders gained access to a mechanics on Mollison Place about 1am on Sunday, October 13.
Officers believe the offenders gained access to the motor yard, before stealing a dark coloured utility that was being kept for repairs.
While the offenders were fleeing from the business in the ute, it is believed they collided with a parked car on Ward St, before damaging a nearby letterbox, fence, and water meter. The unknown pair fled the scene, leaving the ute behind.
FAMILY CONCERNED FOLR PREGNANT TEENAGER KIRA
■ Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Footscray girl Kira.
The 15-year-old, who is currently almost seven months pregnant, was last seen in Drouin on November 5.
Police and family have concerns for her welfare due to her young age and pregnancy.
It is believed she may have been heading towards NSW
Police have released an image of Kira in the hope someone can provide information on her current whereabouts.
She is described as being about 160cm tall, of medium build with long dark hair.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Footscray Police Station on 8398 9800.
MILL PARK
Burglaries at parlours
■ Mill Park Divisional Response Unit are investigating three aggravated burglaries and an armed robbery at separate massage parlours throughout the northern suburbs from August to October.
It is believed an unknown man attended a massage parlour on Spring St in Reservoir on Tuesday August 27 about 11.30pm.
The man entered the staff only area and stole mobile phones belonging to staff before fleeing the premises.
It is understood the same man attended another massage parlour on Tuscan Court in Thomastown on Wednesday, August 28, about 2am.
Officers have been told the man engaged in services, which he then paid for with a mobile phone stolen from the incident on August 27.
The man left the premises and returned at 2pm when he entered the staff area and stole a purse belonging to a staff member.
Weeks later, the same unknown man attended the same massage parlour on Tuscan Court on Tuesday, September 17, about 6.30pm.
The man entered the staff area and stole a purse belonging to a staff member before leaving the premises.
The following month, the unknown man re-attended a massage parlour on Tuscan Court on Saturday, October 19, about 2.45am.
It is understood the man approached a staff member and produced a knife, making demands for cash.
The man took an amount of cash and left the premises without physically injuring the staff member.
Investigators have released CCTV and images of a man who may be able to assist with their enquires.
Statewide
MALLACOOTA
Coroner’s report
■ Police will prepare a report for the coroner after a fatal motorcycle crash in Mallacoota on Sunday morning (Nov. 10).
Emergency services were called when the motorcycle was located overturned on Watertrust Rd about 9.45am.
The rider, a 54-year-old Mallacoota man, was treated by first responders but died at the scene.
Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
MAIDEN GULLY
Driver airlifted
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Maiden Gully on Thursday (Nov. 7).
Police have been told a Ford Falcon wagon was travelling west along Marong Rd, near Kronk St, when it veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided with three other cars about 5.45pm.
The driver of the Ford was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Two other drivers and one passenger, from two of the other vehicles involved, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the third car, a 76-year-old man from Maiden Gully, died after being taken to hospital.
SHEPPARTON
Trio charged
■ Three children have been charged after allegedly lighting fires in the Shepparton area.
Emergency services responded to reports of a fire near Broken River Drive on at about 6pm last Monday (Nov. 4).
The blaze was contained, and no one was injured.
Emergency services again responded to reports of multiple fires along the Broken River in the Shepparton and Kialla areas on about 3.30pm on Tuesday (Nov. 5).
The fire was contained by FRV, and it is alleged that around eight acres of land was burnt.
Three offenders were allegedly observed leaving the scene and police located and arrested them shortly after.
A 14-year-old Mooroopna boy, 13-yearold Shepparton girl and a 12-year-old Shepparton boy were charged with intentionally or recklessly causing a bushfire.
They will all appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Police will investigate and take action to catch those responsible when a fire is deemed suspicious, whether it was a deliberate or reckless action.
Anyone found guilty of recklessly or intentionally causing a bushfire faces a penalty of up to 15 years imprisonment.
Lighting a fire on a total fire ban day can attract a fine of up to $46,000 or up to two years in jail.
The community also plays an incredibly important role in the prevention of bushfires and remains key in reporting reckless or suspicious behaviour.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnesses concerning behaviour in relation to fires, or anyone who has been told about this behaviour taking place.
CRAIGIEBURN
Structure fire
■ Fire Rescue Victoria responded to a structure fire report at 4.48am Sunday (Nov. 10) on Burrora Way, Craigieburn after a caller to Triple Zero reported visible smoke and flames.
Crews arrived on scene within seven minutes to find smoke issuing from an 8 x 15 metre double storey town house.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus initiated an escalated response and were able to contain the fire to the ground floor of the home and stop it spreading to adjoining townhouses. Firefighters searched the premises and were able to confirm no one was inside the building.
● ● Kira of Footscray
● ● Police want to speak with this man.
■ Christian Ludolf Ebsen Jr was born in Belleville, Illinois in 1908. He had four sisters, his father was a choreographer and his mother was an artist.
The family moved to Florida when Christian was 12 and he learned to dance at his father's dance school.
He got the nickname 'Buddy' from his aunt, so Christian changed his name to Buddy Ebsen. He attended the University of Florida with the intention of pursuing a medical career but had to leave due to family financial problems in 1920.
Buddy left Orlando in 1928 to try his luck as a dancer in New York City. He teamed up with his sister Vilma and they developed a successful dance act.
They got jobs in the chorus of several Broadway musicals including Whoopee, Flying Colors and Ziegfeld Follies of 1934.
Buddy and Vilma were cast in the MGM musical Broadway Melody of 1936. This was the start of Buddy's film career but it was the only film in which Vilma appeared as she retired from show business after the film was made.
In his next film Buddy danced with Shirley Temple in Captain January. MGM cast Buddy in a string of popular musicals over the next years and he appeared in films such as The Girl of the Golden West, The Kid from Texas, Broadway Melody of 1938, My Lucky Star and Four Girls in White.
Magazine
Whatever Happened To ... Buddy Ebsen
By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM
Buddy was 6'3" and towered over most of his co-stars.
In 1939 he was cast as the "Tin Man" in The Wizard of Oz but after ten days of filming he had an allergy to the aluminum paint and was sent to hospital.
Buddy was replaced by Jack Haley in the film. During the war years Buddy served as a Lieutenant, Junior Grade with the United States Coast Guard.
When the war finished, he gave up singing and dancing until 1949 when he returned to Hollywood as an actor. In 1954 Buddy starred opposite Fess Parker in the highly successful Davy Crockett television series for the Walt Disney Studios.
Buddy was a guest star in many television shows which included Have Gun Will Travel, Riverboat, 77 Sunset Strip and Bronco.
He also appeared in films such as Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Buddy was 57 in 1962 and about to retire when he was offered the role of Jed Clampett in the television series The Beverly Hillbillies. This was one of the biggest situation comedies of the 1960's and ran for nine years.
The principal cast members included Irene Ryan as Jed's mother-in-law, Max Baer, Jr. as Jed's dimwitted nephew "Jethro Bodine" and Donna Douglas as Jed's only child "Elly May Clampett". Over the years The Beverly Hillbillies attracted as many as 60 million viewers. Buddy had another two major television series during his lifetime; Barnaby Jones 19731980 and Matt Houston 1984 - 1985. Buddy Ebsen was married three times and was father to six children.
Buddy continued to keep active during retirement and two years before his death, his bestselling novel Kelly's Quest was published. He wrote several other books including Polynesian Concept (about sailing), The Other Side of Oz (autobiography) and Sizzling Cold Case a mystery based on his Barnaby Jones character.[25]
Buddy Ebsen died in 2003 at the age of ninety five at the Torrance Memorial Medical Center in California.
He was a longtime friend of Dick Van Dyke, who hosted his memorial service.
Kevin Trask
Kevin can be heard on 3AWThe Time Tunnel - Remember WhenSundays at 10.10pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens. And on 96.5 FM
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A PEOPLE’S PRESS WITH NOEL COLEMAN
■ Melbourne -born artis t Noel Coleman (1913-1986) maintained a personal and artistic commitment to political and social justice throughout a lifetime punctuated by some of the most challenging and defining events of the 20th century including the Great Depression, World War II and the Vietnam War.
A prolific painter and draughtsman, Coleman also sustained a lifelong printmaking practice, which included works produced for collaborative print portfolios and for political and cultural journals and posters.
He understood the potential of printmaking to take art and ideas to audiences beyond the cultural elite.
This exhibition looks at Coleman’s collective approach to printmaking, an aspect of his practice that was informed by his personal politics and involvement with several cultural cooperatives including the Melbourne Popular Art group, which produced the print portfolio Eureka – 1854 – to commemorate the centenary of the miners’ revolt at the Eureka Stockade
This left-wing Melbourne collective was sympathetic to the unionist sentiments of the Ballarat miners, whose uprising 170 years ago will be commemorated this year.
Exhibition closes Monday, March 10.
Maroondah
Arts in Maroondah
Reignite Croydon – Laneway Lights project
Get ready to experience Croydon in a new light.
The Reignite Croydon – Laneway Lights project id det to illuminate three laneways adjacent to Main Street, Croydon with captivating artworks showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists.
Local talent Jamine Grace will present an interactive installation that reflects the pulse of life through illuminated convex mirrors.
As pedestrians pass by, the mirrors will animate with dynamic patterns engaging viewers in a dance light and motion.
Melbourne-based artist Alexander Knox will bring a touch of mystery to the laneway with a kinetic neon light
The Arts
piece, inspired by the aria’s rich natural history, Knox’s artwork will capture the swaying motion of Wallaby Grass, creating a mesmerising visual experience.
Collaborating on a celebration of indigenous flora, artists Kirsten Baade and Alinta Koehrer (Wurundjeri/ Yorta-Yorta) wave together traditional craft and modern technology.
Adorned with local floral motifs, their four lightboxes will illuminate the laneway with vibrant colours and captivating designs.
Sam Songallo’s steel archway artwork will stand as a beacon of renewal and transition.
Through intricate patterns and LED lighting, Songallo’s creation will transform the laneway, offering both visual delight and a sense of safe passage for pedestrians.
At Hawthorn
Aspects of Abstraction - Charles Nodrum Collection
Spanning from the 1950s to the 1990s, this exhibition offers insight into the evolution and diversity of Australian abstraction.
Curated from Charles Nodrum’s extensive private collection, explore the wors of why artists from the period, as well as lesser-known artists.
The exhibition covers most, if not all the principal movements within the genre – including gestural, colour field,
geometric, textural and symbolic abstraction.
Charles Nodrum began collecting in 1872 and in 1984 he established his Art Gallery in Richmond, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. With a keen eye for artists of his own generation and those represented by his gallery. Nodrum offers an unique perspective shaped by his journey as a collector and art gallerist. Exhibition closes Saturday January 18.
Town Hll Gallery
360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn - Peter Kemp
Tolarno Galleries
■ Tolarno Galleries presents Brent Harris’s latest exhibition, Drawings and New Paintings.
The exhibition follows on from Brent Harris: Surrender & Catch , which opened at TarraWarra Museum of Art in December 2023 before transferring to the Art Gallery of South Australia from July to October.
Curated by Maria Zagala, Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs at AGSA, Surrender & Catch brought together paintings, prints and drawings made by the New Zealand-born, Melbournebased artist over four decades.
Preceding this was a separate exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery, Brent Harris: The Other Side, guest curated by Jane Devery, Senior Curator, Exhibitions, at MCA Australia, which ran from May to September 2023.
In the lead-up to these exhibitions, Harris spent a great deal of time reviewing his comprehensive body of work, in the company of the curators and alone in his studio: “Following those three retrospectives, and as a now older artist, I feel even more equipped to draw on my own history of image making and narrative building,” Harris says.
■ Hugh Grant has a tumultuous history with the media and extremely cautious of what he lets slip. Now aged 64 he may have mellowed when asked about names of his daughters. Keeping with something different he named one daughter Lulu Danger Grant, and his other sibling, Blue Grant “My own middle name is Mungo’, so the tradition continues,” said Hugh
Festival at Queenscliff
■ On your Bucket List should be the ever-popular Queenscliff Musical Festival over November 22-24. It is just a leisurely drive to the Bellarine, taking in the wineries, eateries and music at its best.
Mel back on Seven
■ Way back when Seven was experimenting with Sunrise breakfast show they got underway with co-hosts David Koch and Melissa Doyle. Sunrise went onto continued success. David and Mel left Sunrise. Now Mel plans to co-host a new look House of Wellness in the Friday evening slot in 2025, leaving 'Better Homes and Gardens' in limbo.
Yes she can
■ Malia Obama is the eldest of two daughters to the one-time US President. Melia , now 26, is making her mark as a writer/director in the film business. One big change is the name Malia uses in her professional career, she signs off as Malia Ann as she wishes to succeed without the Obama name influencing anybody. Malia Ann first project 'Heart' was awarded a gong at a recent American Film Festival.
Announcement soon?
■ One of the lead actors in the universally acclaimed Oz movie 'Boy Swallows Universe' has been spotted in the south of France with her art dealer boyfriend. Rumour is Phoebe Tonkin is soon to announce her engagement to her beau. - John O’Keefe
with Peter Kemp
With John O’Keefe
● ● Buddy Ebsen
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Hugh Grant
Across Observer
1. Hair-stylist
6. Straight-line racing car
11. Famous Indian mausoleum (3,5)
15. Nightclub dancer
20. ... kwon do
21. Labyrinths
22. Aegean or Caspian
23. Lahore is there
24. Mad Russian monk
25. NE Scottish seaport
27. Jumbo animal
28. Watering tube
29. Fixed gaze
31. World fair
32. Cruel person
36. Pins & ...
37. Prolong (4,3)
38. Checks (text) for errors
41. Renovate (ship)
44. Metal bar
45. Unfortunately
48. Sneeze noise (1-6)
49. Oddball
52. Rectangular
56. Addressing crowd
57. Anxious (2,4)
58. Perfumed burning stick
61. Goat's wool
62. Economises, ... & saves
63. Fibbing
64. Naomi Campbell is one
65. Imperial ruler
66. Collided with (3,4)
67. Disincentive
71. Absurd comedy
73. Of the ear
75. Windbag
80. Clarify, ... light on
82. Hone
83. Disobey
85. Gauges
86. Befuddles
88. Labourer's tools, pick & ...
90. Welcomes
91. British coin
93. Taking sides
94. Climbing plants
95. Female voices
96. Wither
97. Tingle
99. Mark as correct
100. Holy places
104. Rubbish
105. School maxim
106. Track down
107. Sent via Internet
111. The other way around, vice ...
113. Observe
114. The masses, ... polloi
115. Disorderly
117. Smear
118. Affirmative replies
121. Russian spirit
122. Mustard & ...
125. Canine disease
126. Shaving cut
127. Roman dress
129. Pulpy, soft food
131. Yoga master
132. Apprehension
135. Feng ...
136. Unplaced competitor (4-3)
139. Wild party
140. Representatives
144. Strangely
145. Scandinavian
146. Wall painting
147. Underwriters
148. Glared
Across Down Down
149. Gallows rope
150. Group of eight
152. Hang loosely
154. Flog
157. Fluid unit
158. Minutest
162. Iran's neighbour
163. Exhausts supply of (4,2)
166. Porridge cereal
167. Pour with rain
169. Slow down!
171. Car pioneer, Karl ...
172. Tobacco user
173. Leers
175. Lever (off)
176. Single
179. Swiss banking centre
180. Come to rest (3,2)
182. Liqueur, ... Maria
183. Towards stern
184. Blackboard stand
186. Negative
189. Harness-racing horse
190. Return (of symptoms)
191. Epic movie-maker, Cecil B De ...
192. Big Apple city (3,4)
196. 60s pop dance (2-2)
197. Dad
198. Heedful
199. Spend extravagantly
201. Not fit for consumption
202. Gloomier
203. Performing
204. Car-top luggage frame (4,4)
205. Worked hard
208. Guidance
210. Up to this time
211. Aquatic bird
212. Pragmatism
213. Vein of ore
215. Vending machine
219. Nimble
221. Small & efficient
223. Striped brown gem (5'1,3)
227. Biology or physics
228. Mummifies (corpse)
230. Donations
231. Scorch
232. Charts (course) (4,3)
233. Villain
234. Arrogant newcomer
238. Power outlet
239. Knit with hooked needle
240. Scratch
243. Eagle nests
246. Ancestry
247. Lease again
250. Naming words
251. Greek philosopher
253. Muddles (up)
256. Frequent visitor
257. Mischievous
258. Character
262. Manufacture
263. Florida's Key ...
266. Is in debt to
268. Citrus fruit
269. Surgical removal
270. Not enclosed (of land)
271. Ruling (monarch)
272. Decimal unit
273. Opinion surveys
274. Corroded, ... away at
275. Slyer
276. Supervised
277. Perseveres
278. Least
1. Manages
2. Annoyed
3. Abstains from food
4. Salt Lake City state
5. Absconded (3,3)
7. Severely simple
8. Seedy conditions
9. Discharge
10. Talk wildly
11. Muscle rupture
12. Fire-resistant material
13. Of war
14. Country dance
15. Leaked slowly
16. Aura
17. Windscreen cleaner
18. Rocky Mountains state
19. Early guitars
24. Tenant's fee
26. Fish traps
30. Quarrel
33. Document bag, ... case
34. Evoke
35. Cavalryman
38. Triangular-sided building
39. Constantly busy (2,3,2)
40. Learn (4,3)
42. Great ages
43. Charges with crime
46. Furiously
47. Beliefs
49. Properly nourished (4-3)
50. Frostier
51. Stray
53. Bewails
54. More mature
55. Biblical sea
59. Oil paintings
60. Skittles
67. Lowers (oneself)
68. Fishing boat
69. Ex-pupils' get-together
70. Invigorate
72. Residential locations
74. Score after deuce
76. Exposed
77. French N-Test region, ... Atoll
78. Rude
79. Pestered
81. Cargo door
84. Unnerves
87. Strong coffee
89. Nonconformists
91. Primitive
92. Japan's second largest city
98. Recording room
101. Restrict (3,2)
102. Asian cricketing nation
103. Flattened
108. Countless number
109. Saturate (with colour)
110. Turn inside-out
112. Remembered
116. Carpenters
119. Brightening up
120. Proper behaviour
123. Now Zimbabwean
124. Set apart
128. News-sheet
130. Ill-bred
132. Unfulfilled
133. Inaccuracy
134. Songs for one
137. Actress, ... Sarandon
138. Scoundrel
141. Heredity units
142. Cosy corners
143. Clean with broom
151. Household jobs
153. Riddle
155. Hot & moist
156. Lower leg joint
159. Revealed (knowledge)
160. Foolishness
161. Inducting, ... in
164. Too soon
165. Open wound
168. Alienate
170. Unfashionable
173. Reverse
174. Giving university talk
177. Soundly constructed (4-5)
178. Worsened (of crisis)
181. Leaves uncared-for
185. Permitting
186. Liked
187. Retailers
188. Football umpire
193. Sun or rain
194. Acorn bearer (3,4)
195. Sing-along entertainment
200. Prayer beads
201. Official emblems
206. ... & lemons
207. Wear best clothes (5,2)
208. Human rights group, ... International
209. Modesty
211. Large pedal
214. Moral
216. Dip in liquid
217. Capers
218. Numerals
220. Conclude
222. Toadstools
224. Great joy
225. Questionable
226. Junior
229. Fully satisfy
232. Liquefy
235. Actress, ... Cruz
236. Straighter
237. Reaction
241. Changing booth
242. Picasso & Monet
244. Library patrons
245. Belongings, personal ...
248. More meagre
249. You
251. Walk with heavy steps
252. Turns away
253. Imitate
254. Father Christmas
255. Praise highly
259. Divine messenger
260. Combine
261. Roman VIII
262. Small tick
264. Unknown writer
265. Swallow noisily
267. Appear
By Rob Foenander info@robfomusic.com.au
Piano Wizard
■ Songs from Long Ago and Far Away will be performed by Australia's one and only piano wizard Andrew Farell. The Dromana Estate will play host to the much loved and respected entertainer with a dinner and show on offer for $60 per person. Sat. (Nov. 16). Tickets at Eventbrite.
RSL Market
■ A host of vendors will showcase their products at the Bentleigh RSL market day on Thursday, November 28 at 1.pm in the upstairs function room.
Gaye’s gifts, hand painted cards, jewelry, aroma therapy, crafts and much more are on offer and the afternoon is part of the RSL club’s social program.
Folk Club
■ The work of 10 of the clubs groups will be on show on Sunday (Nov. 17) commencing 2pm at the Newport Bowls club.
It’s promised to be a wonderful program to celebrate the wide range of groups and activities operating under the Newport Folk and Fiddle Club umbrella. It’s also an opportunity to maybe discover a group you might like to join.
- Rob Foenander
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● ● Gold 104.3 is holding a Tina - The Tina Turner Musical - morning this Friday (Nov. 15). Breakfast host Christian O’Connell will host the special presentation at the Gold studios in Richmond.
ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER
■ Perryman Theatre Company presents the new Australian musical One Day in September from November 28-30 at The Athenaeum Theatre , Collins St, Melbourne.
While there has been rumours that multiple gay players exist, there is no openly gay player - past or present - in the men's AFL.
One Day in September explores the fictional story of a professional footballer grappling with his personal and private lives.
One Day in September features some Australian musical theatre performers Keanu Gonzalez, (Kenickie in the Australian tour of Grease ), Sunset Boulevard favourite Ashleigh Rubenach, Lorinda May Merrypor and Yashith Fernando who both recently starred in the Australian debut of & Juliet and Moulin Rouge’s Des Flanagan.
The show has been five years in the making, and the creative team includes Green Room Award-winning Maverick Newman, Mackenzie Dunn (Grease , Hairspray and the upcoming Australian tour of Annie ), director Trudy Dunn (current Resident Director on Grease) and Musical Director Kohan Van Sambeeck, with orchestrations by Hamilton’s Jason Arrow
The story follows rising star Sam Thompson (Keanu Gonzalez) as he begins a relationship with Sophie (Lorinda May Merrypor), a young
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woman misguidedly drawn to the status of dating a high-profile athlete.
Sam’s life gets thrown into disarray when Sophie discovers him in a relationship with the brother of one of the WAGs.
Desperate to keep his personal life private, Sam goes to extreme lengths to avoid his increasingly impressive career from being overshadowed by his relationship with a man.
As Sam’s success as a footballer grows and the public attention intensifies, can he hold onto both his public and private lives? Or are they fundamentally incompatible?
The story explores self discovery, sacrifice and asks us whether it is possible to have it all or if some paths inevitably lead to loss.
■ 105.1 Triple M Melbourne is welcoming home Mick Molloy, who is returning to his hometown with a new Breakfast show. Joining Mick is AFL great Nick Riewoldt, along with Titus O’Reily and Rosie Walton
Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson
Keanu Gonzalez
WEEKEND’S LOCAL CRICKET MATCH RESULTS
Amateurs
■ Premier Firsts. Two-Day. Sat. Nov. 9 and Sat. Nov. 16. Carlton 1st XI 8/237 v Geelong 1st XI. Northcote 1st XI 0/0 v Ringwood 1st XI 10/230. Richmond 1st XI v Casey South Melbourne 1st XI 10/248. Fitzroy Doncaster 1st XI 0/6 v Prahran 1st XI 9-d/250. St Kilda 1st XI v Frankston Peninsula 1st XI 4/332. Footscray 1st XI 0/6 v Kingston Hawthorn 1st XI 10/262. Dandenong 1st XI 2/90 v Greenvale Kangaroos 1st XI 10/199. Camberwell Magpies 1st XI 7/334 v Melbourne 1st XI. Melbourne University 1st XI 3/63 v Essendon 1st XI 10/ 139.
■ Premier Seconds. Two-Day. Sat. Nov. 9 and Sat. Nov. 16. Geelong 2nd XI v Carlton 2nd XI 8/373. Ringwood 2nd XI v Northcote 2nd XI 9/252. Casey South Melbourne 2nd XI 10/261 v Richmond 2nd XI. Prahran 2nd XI v Fitzroy Doncaster 2nd XI 8/281. Frankston Peninsula 2nd XI v St Kilda 2nd XI 8/231. Kingston Hawthorn 2nd XI v Footscray 2nd XI 5/310. Greenvale Kangaroos 2nd XI 2/24 v Dandenong 2nd XI 10/250. Melbourne 2nd XI 10/156 v Camberwell Magpies 2nd XI 3/185. Essendon 2nd XI 8/277 v Melbourne University 2nd XI.
■ Premier Thirds. Two-Day. Sat. Nov. 9 and Sat. Nov. 16. Carlton 3rd XI 0/58 v Geelong 3rd XI 10/104. Northcote 3rd XI 10/ 281 v Ringwood 3rd XI 1/12. Richmond 3rd XI 5/45 v Casey South Melbourne 3rd XI 10/135. Prahran 3rd XI 1/59 v Fitzroy Doncaster 3rd XI 10/164. St Kilda 3rd XI 2/7 v Frankston Peninsula 3rd XI 10/195. Footscray 3rd XI 10/241 v Kingston Hawthorn 3rd XI. Dandenong 3rd XI v Greenvale Kangaroos 3rd XI 8/360. Camberwell Magpies 3rd XI 9/256 v Melbourne 3rd XI. Melbourne University 3rd XI 5/142 v Essendon 3rd XI 10/42.
■ Premier Fourths. Two-Day. Sat. Nov. 9 and Sat. Nov. 16. Ringwood 4th XI 4/79 v Northcote 4th XI 10/137. Casey South Melbourne 4th XI 10/137 v Richmond 4th XI 8/149. Fitzroy Doncaster 4th XI 10/323 v Prahran 4th XI. Frankston Peninsula 4th XI v St Kilda 4th XI 8/376. Kingston Hawthorn 4th XI 5/127 v Footscray 4th XI 10/95. Greenvale Kangaroos 4th XI 2/73 v Dandenong 4th XI 10/ 149. Melbourne 4th XI v Camberwell Magpies 4th XI 0/6. Geelong 4th XI v Carlton 4th XI. Essendon 4th XI v Melbourne University 4th XI.
Sub-District
■ North-East First XI. One Day. Preston 1st XI 6/255 v Donvale 1st XI 7/161. Coburg 1st XI 10/115 v Ivanhoe 1st XI 3/116. Box Hill 1st XI 9/151 v Mt Waverley 1st XI 5/152. Bayswater 1st XI 10/131 v Noble Park 1st XI 4/135. Balwyn 1st XI 7/169 v Strathmore 1st XI 10/165. Brunswick 1st XI 5/257 v Croydon 1st XI 10/113. Plenty Valley 1st XI 5/160 v Endeavour Hills 1st XI 10/159. Kew 1st XI 8/ 178 v St Bernard's OC 1st XI 8/179.
■ North-East Second XI. One Day. Donvale 2nd XI 10/187 v Preston 2nd XI 6/ 218. Ivanhoe 2nd XI 10/129 v Coburg 2nd XI 4/130. Mt Waverley 2nd XI 6/217 v Box Hill 2nd XI 10/138. Noble Park 2nd XI 10/192 v Bayswater 2nd XI 6/252. Strathmore 2nd XI 7/ 120 v Balwyn 2nd XI 8/165. Croydon 2nd XI 10/152 v Brunswick 2nd XI 10/180. Endeavour Hills 2nd XI 9/135 v Plenty Valley 2nd XI 5/137. St Bernard's OC 2nd XI 3/208 v Kew 2nd XI 7/204.
■ North-West Third XI Division 1. One Day. Hoppers Crossing 3rd XI v Preston 3rd XI. Plenty Valley 3rd XI 7/159 v Werribee 3rd XI 7/ 155. Brunswick 3rd XI 6/159 v Melton 3rd XI 10/155. St Bernard's OC 3rd XI v Kew 3rd XI 10/180.
■ North-West Third XI Division 2. One Day. Spotswood 3rd XI 9/89 v Ivanhoe 3rd XI 5/342. Williamstown 3rd XI 10/146 v Taylors Lakes 3rd XI 10/186. Coburg 3rd XI 10/120 v Altona 3rd XI 8/221. Strathmore 3rd XI 6/230 v Yarraville 3rd XI 5/232.
■ North-West Fourth XI Division 1. One Day. Preston 4th XI 9/193 v Hoppers Crossing 4th XI 10/165. Werribee 4th XI 10/198 v Plenty Valley 4th XI 9/175. Melton 4th XI 10/81 v Brunswick 4th XI 4/86. Sun., Nov. 10: Kew 4th XI V St Bernard's OC 4th XI.
■ North-West Fourth XI Division 2. One Day. Taylors Lakes 4th XI 6/122 V Williamstown 4th XI 6/121. Altona 4th XI 6/148. Coburg 4th XI 8/204 V Yarraville 4th XI 10/162. Strathmore 4th XI 10/169. Sun., Nov. 10: Ivanhoe 4th XI v Spotswood 4th XI.
■ South-East Third XI Division 1. One Day. Balwyn 3rd XI 8/230 v Croydon 3rd XI 10/74. Malvern 3rd XI 8/242 v Oakleigh 3rd XI 10/227. Bayswater 3rd XI 10/154 v Caulfield 3rd XI 7/192. Brighton 3rd XI 7/239 v Mt Waverley 3rd XI 5/243.
■ South-East Third XI Division 2. One Day. Port Melbourne 3rd XI 4/94 v Elsternwick 3rd XI 10/110. Donvale 3rd XI 10/168 v Noble Park 3rd XI 10/144. Ormond 3rd XI 10/234 v Endeavour Hills 3rd XI 9/237. Box Hill 3rd XI 10/141 v Moorabbin 3rd XI 3/142.
■ South-East Fourth XI Division 1. One Day. Oakleigh 4th XI v Malvern 4th XI. Caulfield 4th XI 9/179 v Bayswater 4th XI 6/194. Sun., Nov. 10: Croydon 4th XI v Balwyn 4th XI. Mt Waverley 4th XI v Brighton 4th XI.
■ South-East Fourth XI Division 2. One Day. Elsternwick 4th XI 10/128 v Port Melbourne 4th XI 9/192. Noble Park 4th XI 8/ 127 v Donvale 4th XI 8/126. Endeavour Hills 4th XI 8/118 v Ormond 4th XI 1/120. Moorabbin 4th XI 10/234 v Box Hill 4th XI 10/197.
■ South-West First XI. One Day. Spotswood 1st XI 2/143 v Melton 1st XI 10/ 139. Malvern 1st XI 10/168 v Oakleigh 1st XI 9/219. Williamstown 1st XI 5/143 v Port Melbourne 1st XI 10/141. Werribee 1st XI 10/ 107 v Caulfield 1st XI 5/177. Brighton 1st XI 5/157 v Taylors Lakes 1st XI 10/156. Hoppers Crossing 1st XI 5/98 v Yarraville 1st XI 10/97. Elsternwick 1st XI 4/250 v Moorabbin 1st XI 10/190. Altona 1st XI 1/78 v Ormond 1st XI 10/76.
■ South-West Second XI. One Day. Melton 2nd XI 6/179 v Spotswood 2nd XI 10/ 177. Oakleigh 2nd XI 5/192 v Malvern 2nd XI 8/190. Port Melbourne 2nd XI 10/166 v Williamstown 2nd XI 4/197. Caulfield 2nd XI 6/151 v Werribee 2nd XI 4/153. Taylors Lakes 2nd XI 7/218 v Brighton 2nd XI 10/124. Yarraville 2nd XI 10/195 v Hoppers Crossing 2nd XI 9/272. Moorabbin 2nd XI 8/124 v Elsternwick 2nd XI 6/218. Ormond 2nd XI 8/ 251 v Altona 2nd XI 9/184.
Diamond Valley
■ Barclay Shield. One-Day. Bundoora United 1st XI 9/151 v Riverside 1st XI 4/153. Heidelberg 1st XI 10/145 v Bundoora 1st XI 3/ 149. Rosanna 1st XI 9/159 v Research Eltham Collegians 1st XI 10/85. Macleod 1st XI 8/ 140 v North Eltham Wanderers 1st XI 6/197. Epping 1st XI 9/157 v Diamond Creek 1st XI 6/ 161.
■ Money Shield. One-Day. Greensborough 1st XI 10/134 v Bundoora Park 1st XI 9/174. Rosebank 1st XI 2/126 v Montmorency 1st XI 4/124. Lalor Stars 1st XI 6/168 v Plenty 1st XI 10/167. Banyule 1st XI 8/192 v Lower Eltham 1st XI 3/193. Lower Plenty 1st XI 9/154 v Eltham 1st XI 6/158.
■ Mash Shield. One-Day. Thomastown 1st XI 9/192 v South Morang 1st XI 8/182. Mill Park 1st XI 2/197 v Thomastown United 1st XI 8/193. Panton Hill 1st XI 10/155 v Rivergum 1st XI 6/256. Hurstbridge 1st XI 10/183 v Dennis 1st XI 10/153. Mernda 1st XI 10/120 (39) v Laurimar 1st XI 3/121.
■ B-Grade. One-Day. Diamond Creek 2nd XI 7/169 v Epping 2nd XI 10/95. Montmorency 2nd XI 5/129 v Heidelberg 2nd XI 10/128. North Eltham Wanderers 2nd XI 5/197 v Mernda 2nd XI 8/159. Plenty 2nd XI 5/133 v Rosanna 2nd XI 5/138. Riverside 2nd XI 10/ 140 v Banyule 2nd XI 7/175.
■ C-Grade. One-Day. Rivergum 2nd XI 10/ 193 v Riverside 3rd XI 10/89. Bundoora Park 2nd XI 5/163 v Macleod 2nd XI 7/193. Bundoora United 2nd XI v Greensborough 2nd XI. Eltham 2nd XI 9/123 v Lower Plenty 2nd XI 1/129. Research Eltham Collegians 2nd XI 5/ 234 v Lalor Stars 2nd XI 10/215.
■ D-Grade. One-Day. Montmorency 3rd XI 6/237 v Mill Park 2nd XI 8/159. Bundoora 2nd XI 9/153 v Rosebank 2nd XI 6/154. South Morang 2nd XI 5/228. North Eltham Wander-
ers 3rd XI 9/145. Dennis 2nd XI 10/103 v Laurimar 2nd XI 9/191, Diamond Creek 3rd XI 10/105 v Hurstbridge 2nd XI 9/184.
■ E-Grade. One-Day. Greensborough 3rd XI 7/138 v Thomastown 2nd XI 4/142. Mernda 3rd XI 5/175 v Bundoora 3rd XI 1/176. Riverside 4th XI 4/191 v Lower Plenty 3rd XI 7/ 178. Thomastown United 2nd XI 10/147 v Heidelberg 3rd XI 9/192. Banyule 3rd XI 7/ 180 v Panton Hill 2nd XI 4/179.
■ F1-Grade. One-Day. Greensborough 4th XI 7/147 v Research Eltham Collegians 3rd XI 5/145. Laurimar 3rd XI 6/99 v Rivergum 3rd XI 7/157. Macleod 3rd XI 2/160 v Banyule 4th XI 8/158. Plenty 3rd XI 2/199 v Bundoora United 3rd XI 8/184.
■ F2-Grade. One-Day. Whittlesea 1st XI 7/ 198 v Research Eltham Collegians 4th XI 1/ 201. Mill Park 3rd XI Forfeit v Eltham 3rd XI. South Morang 3rd XI 0/90 v Dennis 3rd XI 7/ 89. North Eltham Wanderers 4th XI 8/180 v Montmorency 4th XI 6/217.
■ F3-Grade. One-Day. Greensborough 5th XI 10/110 v South Morang 4th XI 9/162. Bundoora Park 3rd XI 10/104 v Hurstbridge 3rd XI 6/143. Riverside 5th XI 3/224 v Banyule 5th XI 3/227. Laurimar 4th XI 1/124 v Lower Plenty 4th XI 9/123.
■ G1 East-Grade. One-Day. Panton Hill 3rd XI 10/115 v Diamond Creek 4th XI 4/201. Heidelberg 4th XI 5/153 v Plenty 4th XI 6/ 152. Lower Eltham 3rd XI 5/167 v Montmorency 5th XI 10/166. Riverside 6th XI 7/ 185 v Rosanna 3rd XI 2/188.
■ G1 West-Grade. One-Day. Bundoora 4th XI 10/113 v Dennis 4th XI 1/86. Rosebank 3rd XI 3/143 v Bundoora United 4th XI 10/142. Lalor Stars 3rd XI 4/216 v Laurimar 5th XI 10/ 209. Thomastown United 3rd XI 10/142 v Bundoora Park 4th XI 4/14.
■ G2-Grade. One-Day. Eltham 4th XI 9/199 v South Morang 5th XI 10/167. Diamond Creek 5th XI 10/195 v Macleod 4th XI 5/160. Rivergum 4th XI 9/181 v North Eltham Wanderers 5th XI 7/209. Research Eltham Collegians 5th XI 2/209 v Riverside 7th XI 9/42. ■ G3-Grade. One-Day. North Eltham Wanderers 6th XI 6/178 v Eltham 5th XI 8/225. Lower Plenty 5th XI 5/158 v Whittlesea 2nd XI 10/120. Montmorency 6th XI 2/82 v Mernda 4th XI 10/81. Dennis 5th XI v Thomastown United 4th XI, Hurstbridge 4th XI v South Morang 6th XI. Thomastown 3rd XI 6/104 v Greensborough 6th XI 10/102. Bye: Diamond Creek 6th XI.
Eastern
■ Dunstan Shield. One-Day. Canterbury 1st XI 10/185 v Bulleen 1st XI 7/244. East Doncaster 1st XI 10/158 v Old Carey 1st XI 5/ 160. Edinburgh 1st XI 6/210 v North Balwyn Bulls 1st XI 10/187. Glen Iris 1st XI 9/175 v Mont Albert 1st XI 7/177.
■ Wright Shield. One-Day. Deepdene Bears 1st XI 4/103 v Ashburton Willows 1st XI 10/ 99. East Malvern Tooronga 1st XI 10/233 v Richmond City 1st XI 5/234. Mulgrave 1st XI 4/122 v Heathmont 1st XI 10/121. Mazenod OCCC 1st XI 7/229 v Marcellin OC 1st XI 6/ 233.
■ A Turf. One-Day. Old Carey 2nd XI 10/ 185 v Deepdene Bears 2nd XI 5/196. Burwood 1st XI 10/146 v Hawthorn Boroondara 1st XI 8/189. Ashwood 1st XI 3/101 v Surrey Hills 1st XI 10/98. Mont Albert 2nd XI 9/137 v Boronia Hawks 1st XI 10/136.
■ B Turf. One-Day. Richmond Union 1st XI 6/114 v East Doncaster 2nd XI 10/112. Heathmont 2nd XI 9/230 v Glen Iris 2nd XI 8/ 179. North Balwyn Bulls 2nd XI 3/169 v SKOBs 1st XI 9/168. Balwyn Saints & Blasters Senior Men 1st XI v Canterbury 2nd XI Forfeit.
■ C Turf. One-Day. Hawthorn Boroondara 2nd XI 9/85 v Burwood 2nd XI 10/81. Boronia Hawks 2nd XI 7/165 v Mulgrave 2nd XI 6/243. Bulleen 2nd XI 7/160 v East Malvern Tooronga 2nd XI 5/161. La Trobe University 1st XI 5/170 v Marcellin OC 2nd XI 2/167.
■ D Turf. One-Day. Richmond City 2nd XI 7/181 v Old Carey 3rd XI 5/177. East Malvern Tooronga 3rd XI 6/123 v Edinburgh 2nd XI 2/ 127. Ashburton Willows 2nd XI 10/117 v Ashwood 2nd XI 8/120. Surrey Hills 2nd XI
6/140 v Mazenod OCCC 2nd XI 8/209.
■ E Turf. One-Day. Heathmont 3rd XI 6/199 v Edinburgh 3rd XI 8/196. SKOBs 2nd XI v Deepdene Bears 3rd XI. Marcellin OC 3rd XI 9/ 137 v Balwyn Saints & Blasters Senior Men 2nd XI 7/153. Sun., Nov. 10: Mont Albert 3rd XI v Hawthorn Boroondara 3rd XI. Bye: La Trobe University 2nd XI.
■ F Turf. One-Day. La Trobe University 3rd XI 10/103 v Richmond Union 2nd XI 1/105. Bulleen 3rd XI 8/182 v Richmond City 3rd XI 9/ 88. Surrey Hills 4th XI 8/135 v Mont Albert 4th XI 5/164. Hawthorn Boroondara 4th XI v East Malvern Tooronga 4th XI Forfeit. Deepdene Bears 4th XI 7/171 v Heathmont 4th XI 10/ 168.
■ Jim MacGibbon Shield. One-Day. Trinity Willison CC 1st XI 10/182 v Clifton Hill 1st XI 10/169. Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 1st XI 8/264 v Deepdene Uniting 1st XI 9/ 262. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 1st XI 10/ 120 v Glen Waverley 1st XI 7/251. Holy Trinity 1st XI 8/200 v STC South Camberwell Senior Men- 1st XI 10/169.
■ Kevin Burt Shield. One-Day. Clifton Hill 2nd XI 10/215 v Trinity Willison CC 2nd XI 8/ 252. Toorak-Prahran 1st XI 1/138 v Burwood Unt. Canterbury Senior Men 2nd XI 10/137. STC South Camberwell Senior Men- 2nd XI 10/ 112 v Holy Trinity 2nd XI 8/184. West Ivanhoe United 1st XI 10/186 v Mount Waverley Catholics 1st XI 8/196.
■ John Menzies and Keith Mackay Shield. One-Day. Blackburn North United 1st XI 6/196 v Toorak-Prahran 2nd XI 8/197. North Alphington 2/63 v Trinity Willison CC 3rd XI 10/62. Glen Waverley 2nd XI 5/143 v Holy Trinity 3rd XI 6/142.
■ A Synthetic. One-Day. Mulgrave 3rd XI 9/208 v West Ivanhoe United 2nd XI 9/208. Holy Trinity 4th XI 10/96 v Clifton Hill 3rd XI 0/ 100. Mount Waverley Uniting 1st XI 4/258 v Burwood 3rd XI 4/255.
■ B Synthetic. One-Day. Edinburgh 4th XI 6/233 v Mazenod OCCC 3rd XI 5/204. Glen Waverley 3rd XI 3/174 v Toorak-Prahran 3rd XI 5/173. Trinity Willison CC 4th XI 10/141 v St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 2nd XI 0/142.
■ LOC1. One-Day. Deepdene Uniting 2nd XI 6/141 v Manningham 1st XI 10/140. Eagles 1st XI 4/193 v Hartley 1st XI 10/189. Knox Churches 1st XI 10/219 v Malvern Valley 1st XI 5/230. Bye: Northcote United 1st XI. ■ LOC2. One-Day. Glen Iris 3rd XI 1/119 v Eagles 2nd XI 10/117. Eagles 4th XI 0/97 v East Doncaster 4th XI 9/95. Monash University 1st XI 7/164 v Balwyn Saints 3rd XI 8/197. AYC Harlequins 1st XI 1/95 v Mulgrave 4th XI 10/93.
■ LOC3. One-Day. St Stephens Greythorn 1st XI 10/204 v Eagles 3rd XI 7/222. Manningham 2nd XI 10/145 v North Balwyn 3rd XI 10/147. Melbourne Sixers 1st X1 10/ 202 v Salesian 1st XI 6/287. Burwood United Canterbury 3rd XI 8/190 v East Doncaster 5th XI 2/195.
■ LOC4. One-Day. Mount Waverley Catholics 2nd XI 10/225 v Ashwood 3rd XI 2/228. North Balwyn 4th XI 9/134 v Salvation Army Waverley 1st XI 9/193. St. Pauls Oakleigh Districts 3rd XI 8/176 v STC South Camberwell 3rd XI 4/178. Burwood 4th XI 3/237 v Mulgrave 5th XI 4/236. Malvern Valley 2nd XI 4/143 v AYC Harlequins 2nd XI 6/142.
■ LOC5. One-Day. Northcote United 2nd XI 2/106 v Glen Iris 4th X1 10/103. ToorakPrahran 4th XI Forfeit v St Andrews Gardiner 1st XI. Heathmont 5th XI 8/157 v Hawthorn Boroondara 5th XI 4/177. Deepdene Uniting 3rd XI 6/257 v Mount Waverley Uniting 2nd XI 5/256. Clifton Hill 4th XI 7/164 v Blackburn North United 2nd XI 3/169. ■ LOC6. One-Day. Salesian 2nd XI 4/218 v Manningham 3rd XI 10/133. STC South Camberwell 4th XI 7/179 v Abbotsford Anglers 1st XI 5/180. Mount Waverley Uniting 3rd XI 8/201 v Glen Waverley 4th XI 5/226. Ashburton Willows 3rd XI 8/172 v Knox Churches 2nd XI 7/215. Burwood Unt. Canterbury 4th XI v Ashwood 4th XI.
■ LOC7. One-Day. Hawthorn Boroondara 6th XI 6/187 v Mont Albert 5th XI 5/186. Edinburgh 5th XI 6/226 v Mount Waverley Catholics 3rd XI 10/224. STC South Camberwell 5th XI Sat-
SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES
Continued From Previous Page urday Synthetic 1/98 v East Doncaster 6th XI 10/233. Sun., Nov. 10: Glen Waverley 5th XI - Sunday v Richmond Union 3rd XI. Bye: Bulleen 4th XI
■ LOC8. One-Day. STC South Camberwell4th XI Saturday Synthetic 10/145 v Heathmont 6th XI 7/147. Malvern Valley CC 3rd XI 9/111 v Ashburton Willows 4th XI 7/274. Mazenod OCCC 4th XI 1/100 v Burwood Unt. Canterbury 5th XI 9/97. Ashwood 5th XI 10/108 v Monash University 2nd XI 1/109. Bye: Glen Waverley 6th XI - Sunday
■ LOC9. One-Day. East Doncaster 7th XI 10/104 v Burnley CYMS 3rd XI 4/108. Holy Trinity 5th XI 4/184 v West Ivanhoe United 3rd XI 1/186. Balwyn Saints 4th XI 0/125 v Monash University 3rd XI 10/121. Richmond City 4th XI 9/190 v Clifton Hill 5th XI 8/188. Richmond Union 4th XI 10/171 v Edinburgh 6th XI 5/171.
Morn. Peninsula
■ Provincial Firsts. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Baden Powell 1sts 10/ 234 v Red Hill 1sts 0/3. Pines 1sts 6-d/407 d Sorrento 1sts 0/9. Dromana 1sts 1/44 v Old Peninsula 1st XI 10/182. Langwarrin 1sts v Heatherhill 1sts 7/289.
■ Peninsula Firsts. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Mt Eliza Senior Men 1st X1 10/91 v Rosebud Senior Men 1sts 2/ 66. Seaford 1sts 10/320 v Moorooduc 1sts. Somerville Senior Men 1sts 10/229 v Mornington 1sts. Seaford Tigers 1sts 3/30 v Long Island 1sts 10/146.
■ District Firsts. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Carrum Downs 1sts 10/153 v Balnarring 1sts 2/26. Flinders 1sts 9/391 v Baxter 1sts. Boneo 1sts 4-d/191 v Main Ridge 1sts 10/60 & 0/6. Carrum 1sts 10/243 v Crib Point 1sts.
■ Sub-District Firsts. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Frankston YCW 1sts 1/20 v Skye 1sts 10/138. Delacombe Park 1sts 10/207 v Rye 1sts 0/8. Mt Martha 1sts 0/0 v Tyabb 1sts 10/301. Ballam Park 1sts 10/152 v Tootgarook 1sts 1/60.
■ Provincial Seconds. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Red Hill 2nds 6/ 245 v Baden Powell 2nds. Sorrento 2nds v Pines 2nds 6/225. Old Peninsula 2nd XI 5/ 156 v Dromana 2nds 10/70. Heatherhill 2nds 10/134 v Langwarrin 2nds 0/0.
■ Peninsula Seconds. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Rosebud Senior Men 2nds 10/202 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 2nd X1 0/34. Moorooduc 2nds 0/13 v Seaford 2nds 10/174. Mornington 2nds 0/7 v Somerville Senior Men 2nds 10/246. Long Island 2nds v Seaford Tigers 2nds.
■ District Seconds. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Balnarring 2nds v Carrum Downs 2nds 7/261. Baxter 2nds 5/ 313 v Flinders 2nds. Main Ridge 2nds 10/174 v Boneo 2nds 0/12. Crib Point 2nds 4-d/221 v Carrum 2nds 10/98 & 1/4.
■ Sub-District Seconds. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Skye 2nds 10/204 v Frankston YCW 2nds 0/24. Rye 2nds 10/146 v Delacombe Park 2nds 0/56. Tyabb 2nds 7/271 v Mt Martha 2nds. Tootgarook 2nds 10/140 v Ballam Park 2nds 1/19.
■ A1 Seniors. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. French Island 1sts 3/158 v Baden Powell 3rds 10/55. Old Peninsula 3rd XI 9/253 v Tyabb 3rds. Pearcedale 1sts v Hastings 1sts. Langwarrin 3rds v Mornington 3rds.
■ A2 Seniors. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Heatherhill 3rds 5/317 v Red Hill 3rds. Mt Eliza Senior Men 3rd X1 10/228 v Delacombe Park Senior Mixed 3rds 1/7. Somerville Senior Men 3rds 9/325 v Carrum Downs 3rds. Long Island 3rds v Baden Powell 4ths.
■ A3 Seniors. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Skye 3rds 1/38 v Ballam Park A Grade 5-d/289. Tyabb 4ths v Baxter 3rds 7/247. Frankston YCW 3rds v Pines 3rds. Mt Martha 3rds 10/204 v Long Island 4ths.
■ A4 Seniors. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9
and Sat., Nov. 16. Crib Point 3rds v Boneo 3rds. Rosebud Senior Men 3rds 9/255 v Delacombe Park Senior Mixed 4ths. Sorrento 3rds v Balnarring 3rds. Tyabb 5ths Forfeit v Carrum Downs 4ths.
■ B1 Seniors. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Carrum Downs 5ths v Baden Powell 5ths 4/253. Delacombe Park Senior Men 5ths v Long Island 5ths 7/313. Pines 4ths v Langwarrin 4ths. Mornington 4ths 1/101 v Somerville Senior Men 4ths 10/112. Mt Eliza Senior Men 4th X1 10/230 v Baxter 4ths 1/35.
■ B2 Seniors. Two-Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Balnarring 4th XI Forfeit v Skye 4ths. Heatherhill 4ths. Baxter 5ths Forfeit. Carrum Downs 6ths 10/140 v Red Hill 4ths 0/30. Pines 5ths B Grade v Boneo 4ths. Bye: Sorrento 4ths
■ C1 Seniors. One Day. Mt Eliza Senior Men 5th X1 3/189 v Moorooduc 3rds 7/185. Baden Powell 6ths v Old Peninsula 4th XI. Ballam Park C Grade 10/156 v Pearcedale 2nds 8/243. Carrum 4ths v Frankston YCW 4ths.
■ C2 Seniors. One Day. Hastings 2nds v Crib Point 4ths. Langwarrin 5ths v Flinders 3rds. Seaford Tigers 3rds 9/174 v Carrum 3rds 10/168. Mt Martha Reds Senior Men 4th XI 10/136 v Mt Eliza Senior Men 6th X1 8/177.
■ C3 Seniors. One Day. Main Ridge 3rds v Mt Martha Reds Senior Men 5th XI. Dromana 3rds 4/190 v Sorrento 5ths 5/253. Crib Point 5ths v Mornington 5th XI. Red Hill 5ths v Tootgarook 3rds.
■ C4 Seniors. One Day. Seaford 3rds 8/ 152 v Tyabb 6ths 7/154. Somerville Senior Men 5ths v Long Island 6ths Forfeit. Mt Eliza Senior Men 7th X1 v Mt Martha 6ths Forfeit. Bye: Langwarrin 6ths
North Metro
■ Jika Shield. T20. Donath CC 1st XI 4/108
v Camrea CC 1st XI 6/107. Keon Park CC 1st XI 1/118 v Preston Baseballers CC 1st XI 5/ 114. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 1st XI 8/ 123 v Reservoir Cobras CC 1st XI 1/124.
■ Jack Quick Shield. T20. Cameron CC 1st XI 4/142 v Bellfield Bulls CC 1st XI 2/145. Fairfield CC 1st XI 10/119 v Fiji Victorian CC 1st XI 4/176. Strathewen Cougars CC 1st XI 7/ 97 v Olympic Colts CC 1st XI 1/98.
■ Jack Kelly Shield. T20. Ivanhoe Mavericks CC 1st XI 9/149 v Northern Socials CC 1st XI 3/259. West Preston CC 1st XI 8/144 v Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 2nd XI 5/148. Fiji Victorian CC 2nd XI 4/108 v Keon Park CC 2nd XI 7/106.
■ B-Grade. T20. Camrea CC 2nd XI 8/114 v Bellfield Bulls CC 2nd XI 2/117. Preston YCW District CC 1st XI v Strathewen Cougars CC 2nd XI. Preston Baseballers CC 2nd XI 8/68 v West Preston CC 2nd XI 2/69. Royal Park Reds 3rd XI 7/136 v Victorian Nepalese CA CC 7/ 176.
■ C-Grade. T20. Bellfield Bulls CC 3rd XI 5/ 72 v Royal Park Reds 4th XI 8/68. Reservoir Cobras CC 2nd XI 4/144. West Preston CC 3rd XI 9/120. Fiji Victorian CC 3rd XI 7/119 v Fairfield CC 2nd XI 8/116. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians CC 3rd XI 3/96 v Donath CC 2nd XI 8/ 94.
■ Robert Young DODC. Northern Socials v Kinglake CC OD. Olympic Colts CC OD 9/128 v Camrea CC OD 5/197. Preston Baseballers CC OD 8/138 v Fiji Victorian CC OD 4/141. Bellfield Rocketz CC OD 4/231 v Cameron CC 2nd XI 8/228. Keon Park CC OD 8/191 v Preston YCW District CC OD 8/190.
Ringwood District
■ Lindsay Trollope Shield. Norwood 1XI 10/ 133 v North Ringwood 1XI 3/135. Lilydale 1XI 8/211 v Kilsyth 1XI 7/212. Montrose 1XI 2/ 152 v Ainslie Park 1XI 10/151. Croydon Ranges 1XI 10/203 v South Croydon 1XI 10/181.
■ Bill Wilkins Cup. One Day. Wonga Park 1XI 9/189 v East Ringwood 1XI 8/190. St Andrews 1XI 10/150 v Warranwood 1XI 6/203. Wantirna South 1XI 7/203 v Bayswater Park 1XI 10/190. Templeton 1XI 6/160 v
Mooroolbark 1XI 7/161. Vermont 1XI 8/163 v Heatherdale 1XI 9/164
■ Stuart Newey Plate. One Day. Mt Evelyn 1XI 10/207 v South Warrandyte 1XI 5/246. Warrandyte 1st XI 7/209 v Montrose 2XI 10/ 173. Chirnside Park 1XI 10/198. Seville Burras 1XI 3/248/ Croydon North 1XI 7/197 v Heathwood 1XI 6/222.
■ Steve Pascoe Shield. One Day. South Croydon 2XI 5/153 v Croydon Ranges 2XI 6/ 149. Ainslie Park 2XI 3/158 v Yarra Junction 1XI 10/157. Kilsyth 2XI 4/158 v Warrandyte 2nd XI 1/161. North Ringwood 2XI 10/98 v Norwood 2XI 5/99.
■ Pat Meehan Shield. One Day. Lusatia Park 1XI 5/220 v Templeton 2XI 7/221. East Ringwood 2XI 7/178 v Wantirna South 2XI 7/ 119. Healesville 1XI 0/151 v Lilydale 2XI 6/ 145. Eastfield 1XI 7/190 v Wonga Park 2XI 5/ 256.
■ Ian Spencer Shield. One Day. Warranwood 2XI 6/164 v St Andrews 2XI 3/ 168. Coldstream 1XI 10/147 v North Ringwood 3XI 8/148. Mooroolbark 2XI 7/189 v Montrose 3XI 10/151. South Warrandyte 2XI 8/179 v Chirnside Park 2XI 9/206. Heatherdale 2XI 10/ 121 v Vermont 2XI 6/172.
■ David Beatty Shield. One Day. Heathwood 2XI 8/132 v East Ringwood 3XI 9/ 173. Seville Burras 2XI 6/175 v Norwood 3XI 10/191. Yarra Glen 1XI 10/196 v Croydon Ranges 3XI 7/197. Bayswater Park 2XI 5/165 v Mt Evelyn 2XI 10/163.
■ Don Smith Shield. One Day. Ainslie Park 3XI 1/119 v Warranwood 3XI 6/117. Wonga Park 3XI 10/196 v Hoddles Creek 1XI 10/190. Warrandyte 3rd XI 10/156 v St Andrews 3XI 6/ 205. Montrose 4XI 10/160 v Wandin 1XI 10/ 189.
■ John Springett Shield. One Day. Chirnside Park 3XI 6/165 v Eastfield 2XI 8/ 161. Wantirna South 3XI 6/161 v Healesville 2XI 5/230. Yarra Junction 2XI 4/207 v Kilsyth 3XI 10/199. Lilydale 3XI 7/163 v Lusatia Park 2XI 8/267.
■ A-Grade. One Day. Powelltown 1XI 8/230 v Croydon North 2XI 8/241. St Andrews 4XI 9/ 153 v Seville Burras 3XI 7/151. Norwood 4XI 8/189 v Wonga Park 4XI 4/155. South Croydon 3XI v Templeton 3XI.
■ B-Grade. One Day. Heatherdale 3XI 4/ 252 v South Warrandyte 3XI 9/179, Croydon Ranges 4XI v Warrandyte 4th XI. Mooroolbark 3XI 1/240 v Coldstream 2XI 5/238. Mt Evelyn 3XI 10/137 v Heathwood 3XI 9/163.
South East
■ Longmuir Shield. Two Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. CHAG 1 v Bentleigh Uniting 1 7/228. West Bentleigh 1 5/348 v Kingston Heath 1. East Sandringham 1 v Bentleigh ANA 1 7/212. Le Page Park 1 10/ 215 v Brighton Union 1.
■ Woolnough Shield. Two Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Elwood 1 10/ 200 v Cheltenham Park 1 0/31. Washington Park 1 10/213 v Hampton United 1 1/15. Hampton Central 1 10/119 v Mackie 1. Cluden 1 v Omega 1 10/269.
■ Quiney Shield. Two Days. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Carnegie South 1 2/58 v CUCC Kings 3 10/192. Omega 2 1/41 v Le Page Park 2 10/115. Bentleigh Uniting 2 0/ 38 v Elwood 2 10/133. Kingston Heath 2 9/ 281 v Washington Park 2.
■ Pullen Shield. One Day. Mackie 2 10/ 126 v East Sandringham 2 1/10. Brighton Union 2 v Melbourne Wanderers 1 10/209. Cheltenham Park 2 9/212 v Highett West 1. Hampton United 2 v West Bentleigh 2 9/161.
Western Suburbs
■ A-Grade. Two-Day. Sat., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 16. Werribee CC A 6th XI 10/225
v Point Cook CC A Grade 5th XI 0/18. Western Utd SC A Grade 2nd XI v Wyndham Vale A Grade 3rd XI. Seabrook A Grade 3rd XI 1/5 v Altona Sports A 1st XI - Two Day 8-d/222.
■ Division 1. One-Day. West Point Titans D01 1st XI 7/196 v Tarneit Central D01 Blue 9/198. Williams Landing SC D01 1st XI 7/214 v 5ABI Caroline Springs D01 9/175. Truganina CC D01 2/100 v Utd Tarneit SC D01 1st XI 9/ 97. Manor Lakes D01 1st XI 6/224 v Truganina Strikers D01 Yellow 9/122.
with Kerry Kulkens
ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
Lucky Colour: Pink
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 3, 1, 1, 7
Lotto Numbers: 1, 10, 19, 23, 31, 37
Insight: You've experienced a whirlwind of changes lately, but rest assured, life will calm down soon. Your energy is returning, and while some love-life issues may arise, they won't be significant.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 20)
Lucky Colour: Orange
Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 1, 7, 4, 2
Lotto Numbers: 2, 22, 29, 30, 41, 45
Insight: Your recent decisions have been wise, and your energy is returning in every aspect, including the bedroom! Your health is improving, and it's time to reclaim your vitality.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)
Lucky Colour: Burgundy
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 2, 2, 7, 4
Lotto Numbers: 2, 12, 22, 33, 34, 41
Insight: It's time to demand clarity in your relationship. You've done enough pushing—now let your partner step up. Be cautious with finances during this period.
CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Friday
Racing Numbers: 1, 10, 2, 4
Lotto Numbers: 1, 10, 11, 19, 37, 40
Insight: No more postponing essential decisions. It’s time to confront your financial issues and make firm choices in your love life. Your partner won't wait forever.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Lucky Colour: Brown
Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 2, 1, 2, 3
Lotto Numbers: 2, 20, 29, 33, 37, 41
Insight: Life has been smooth, but watch out—someone is trying to disrupt your peace. Stay vigilant, especially regarding your health, and avoid unnecessary risks.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 23)
Lucky Colour: Yellow
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 9, 6, 3, 9
Lotto Numbers: 9, 19, 21, 29, 37, 42
Insight: The gates to pleasure are wide open—enjoy the ride! But remember, indulgence has limits, and reality will return soon. Make the most of this fun period.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)
Lucky Colour: Red
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Racing Numbers: 3, 2, 4, 1
Lotto Numbers: 4, 14, 15, 24, 29, 34
Insight: An old flame might resurface with an enticing proposition. Will you tango or not? Keep your health in check, and ensure your finances stay balanced.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Monday
Racing Numbers: 4, 8, 7, 1
Lotto Numbers: 9, 19, 29, 37, 41, 44
Insight: Major changes have occurred, but you're on the right path. Your love life is thriving, and your health is solid. Expect a potential financial windfall soon.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 20)
Lucky Colour: Red
Lucky Day: Wednesday
Racing Numbers: 9, 7, 1, 8
Lotto Numbers: 5, 11, 15, 24, 29, 43
Insight: It’s up to you to make the most of your love life. Let go of inhibitions and embrace fun—you’re in for a wild ride! Just remember, not all pleasures come with equal financial rewards.
CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19)
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 3, 1, 7, 4
Lotto Numbers: 7, 13, 14, 21, 42, 45
Insight: Obstacles in your love life are fading, and your partner is finally on the same page. Embrace the harmony, and enjoy some creative improvisation in your relationship.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 19)
Lucky Colour: Yellow
Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 3, 1, 9, 8
Lotto Numbers: 8, 15, 16, 25, 34, 41
Insight: You've been spicing up your love life—keep going! Financial gain may come from ventures started later in the year, so stay focused and patient.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Day: Thursday
Racing Numbers: 3, 9, 11, 3
Lotto Numbers: 10, 11, 19, 28, 36, 42
Insight: You've hit a high point in your love life, so make sure your intentions are clear with your partner. You’re both about to experience the best of times together.
DATE CHANGE FOR SIR RUPERT CLARKE STAKES
■ The time-honoured Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes has been moved from the Caulfield Cup Carnival for the first time and will be raced on November 16 over 1400 metres.
Having a look at the early betting before nominations, the Ciaron Maher-trained five-year-old gelding Jimmysstar heads the markets.
He recently made it two on end when winning the Weekend Hustler Event at Caulfield on Guineas Day in good fashion.
He defeated the bottom weight, Suparazi, and Who Dares, over the 1400 metre trip.
He wasn’t disgraced when second behind the smart Another Wil on Derby Day.
He will be well suited here, the distance is perfect, and he handles the conditions, and in a smart camp.
On the next line is another smart type, Magic Time, prepared by another top trainer, in Graeme Begg.
He ran a good second to a smart New Zealander in Declare, with Makarena i n third spot.
He has put eigfht wins on the board from his 10 starts,with two thirds all in top company. He is by the top sire, Hellbent.
He will be right in this as the distance is ideal and he handles Caulfield well.
The trainer on fire at the moment, Chris Waller, who is on a roll, has the good mare Olentia , a five-year old mare by top sire, Zoustar, having won seven of her 15 starts, and a second, and goes well in top company.
Next is the young Victorian sprinter, Arkansaw Kid, who turned four in August has battled hard against the best as was the case at his last outing.
He wasn’t far behind them in the Sydney Stakes over 1200 metres on October 19, Caulfield Cup day.
He clashed with the likes of one of the best in Australia, Overpass, who won the event, and Think About It, who has contested some hard races.
Then there is Mazu, Climbing Star and Lady Laguna.
This field is one of the best ever in a Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.
Skybird prepared by Mitchell Freedman at Ballarat, is consistent, but dropped out of the Tristarc Stakes at Caulfield on October 19, Cup day.
She finished just behind the placegetters in seventh spot.
She appeared to be way out of her class when finishing well back in the Golden Eagle on November 2.
The John O’Shea-trained Schwarz had won four of eight and goes alright, impressive in a trial recently.
However, was disappointing when he finished off the pace at Flemington on Derby Day. Can improve, not out of it.
The money has come for Here To Shock, with the Hayes team, Ben, Will and J.D.Hayes; it looks like they have a consistent one here, the way she races.
But the weight of 62 kilos in the Big Dance Race got the better of it and finished out of a place.
Ted Ryan
could surprise. Another that impressed in winning back in June, was the five-year-old gelding, Vilana, prepared by James Cummings having won eight of 23 now with 10 placings, very consistent. One to watch, if they come for it.
One that could be right in this is the Mike Moroney-trained four-year-old, by Harry Angel, is War Machine, who is showing talent and was a good third behind another smart one in Ostraka, who put up three a row.
Ostraka is in the strong camp of Annabel Neasham and Ray Archibald.
Of the others, Amenable is all right on his day, for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior, but of late hasn’t fired.
Attrition hit top form in win the Hill Stakes for the stable of Mitchell Freedman, beating Kovalica and Royal Patronage Could run a place if right.
Graduate program
■ A new pathway for young people to enter the thoroughbred industry has been established with Thoroughbred Breeders Australia launching a Graduate Program.
The scheme will give university leavers the opportunity to learn for some of the biggest names associated with racing, breeding, and wagering.
Those accepted on to the course will undertake a two-week learning block based at Flemington Racecourse, before starting an internship, with a major employer.
Among the companies supporting the program are Entain, Godolphin, Waterhouse and Bott, Racing Magic Millions, Melbourne Racing Club, Inglis, Yulong and the Victoria Racing Club.
The learning block will feature lectures and workshops, on everything from creating a wagering market, selecting a yearling, through to marketing a racing carnival and learning how the handicapping system works.
In the UK, the British Horseracing Authority has run a highly successful graduate program for 30 years, with many executives across the industry having completed the course.
TBA aims to attract 10-12graduates in the first year, with the learning block starting in late January.
After this fortnight, graduates will join an employer for a paid internship of at least six weeks.
Another supporting the initiative is Australasia’s living legend, Gai Waterhouse, who is well known for mentoring young people.
She said: “We have to keep looking at how we can bring young, talented people into the industry, and I think this is a wonderful way to do it. We are very much looking forward to having somebody join our team on their internship”.
- Ted Ryan
● ● Jimmysstar. Racing Photos.
Although she is now seven, she has won 10 with seven minors, and where there is smoke there are Indians.
A smart one from Sydney is Schwarz, and
AUSTRALIA TO PLAY BIG ROLE IN NZ
■ The biggest race of any code in New Zealand – the $1,000,000 New Zealand Trotting Cup over 3200 metres will be held at Christchurch’s Addington Raceway on Tuesday November 12 and the largest ever number of Australian contenders in the race will be there to try and bring the major prize back home.
Those contesting the race will be Australia’s best pacer Leap To Fame (Grant Dixon) and defending NZ Cup winner Swayzee (Jason Grimson) along with Better Eclipse (Greg Sugars) and Aroda another of the Dixon team who is gradually making his way through the grades.
Although Leap To Fame has been under a cloud with a blood irregularity, he has been passed fit to take his place in the field and will be mighty hard to hold out.
Last year’s outstanding victor Swayzee who connections paid a late big priced late nomination will also be difficult to beat following a brilliant victory in the Victoria Cup and if trainer/ driver Jason Grimson adopts his usual ‘catch me if you can’ tactics, he will be right there at the finish.
Better Eclipse who never runs a bad race coming off a great third in last Monday’s Kaikoura Cup after a bad beginning if given the opportunity, will finish hard off a cold sit and it would be no surprise should he win.
Aroda (1st Emergency) is probably outclassed, but reported to be a great stayer suited by the journey.
Add talented Kiwi’s Merlin (Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan) and Don’t Stop Dreaming (Mark & Nathan Purdon) into the mix, plus a number of handy open class performers making the race one of the best ever.
The $400,000 Dominion Handicap for trotters again over 3200 metres sees champion Australian and multiple Inter Dominion winner Just Believe (Greg Sugars) against fellow Victorians Arcee Phoenix (Chris Svanosio), One Over All (Gavin Smith) and Kyvalley Hotspur plus the in-form Bet N Win (Bob Butt), Oscar Bonevena (Mark Purdon) and up and comer Mighty Logan (John Dunn), it should be a great spectacle.
It doesn’t stop there however as Andy Gath’s Catch A Wave (Kate Gath) will do battle in the Junior Free For All over 2600 metres and to top the week off, Marg Lee’s champion filly Keayang Zahara will go around on Friday in the $500,000 ‘The Ascent’ Slot Race for 3Y0 Trotters over 1980 metres.
Note that the NZ Cup starting time is 3.46pm our time and the Dominion Handicap at 1.14pm.
At Shepparton
■ Local racing at Shepparton commenced the week on Tuesday November 5 with an even eight race card and Menangle trainer Alex Alchin combined with Shepparton reinsman Zac Phillips to land the Neatline Homes 0-2 LTW Pace over 1690 metres with two year filly Pops Joy defeating her older rivals.
Not rushed from gate five, Pops Joya daughter of Soho Tribeca and Joyces Desire settled three back in the moving line from gate five as Alamo led from gate four.
Once formation was made, Pops Joy was off and running to race exposed approaching the bell before surging clear on the final bend to easily account from Streets Of Madrid which trailed the front runner from the pole, with Major Bert (three wide last lap) from mid-field third. The margins 8.9 by 3 metres in a mile rate of 157.4.
■ Torrumbarry part-owner/trainer Faye McEwan has 4Y0 Trixton-Casa Fundada mare racing in peak form and brought up three wins in a row by taking the 1690 metre Alabar Trotters Mobile in a rate of 1-59.1 with James Herbertson in the sulky, Jansu was fast away from outside the front line to cross polemarker Christmas Babe polemarker to lead and rated a treat, held too many guns for Magic Law (three pegs from gate six) by 7.2 metres with Christmas Babe holding third 5.7 metres away.
■ Ardmona’s Donna Castles trained and reined 4Y0 Skyvalley-Annies Life mare Night Sky to an easy all the way victory in the Your Sold Real Estate 4Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres, accounting for Southwind Chloe (three pegs) by 17.2 metres. A death-seat-
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Home of trotter
■ Maryborough generally regarded as the ‘home of the trotter’ was certainly that on Wednesday November 6 with no less than five races dedicated to that gait.
Junortoun part-owner/trainer Gary Donaldson opened the program with smart 4Y0 What The Hill-Donski mare Salski owned by a plethora of stable supporters winning the 2190 metre Bartletts Manufacturing Trotters Handicap with James Herbertson in the sulky.
Beginning safely from barrier three, Salski crossed polemarker Alfie Always shortly after the start and defied all challengers to register a 2.8 metre margin over 20 metre equal backmarker Mitchell Wrap which galloped away giving away a tidy start to his rivals before moving to be one/one in the final circuit and three wide on the home turn. Dels Destiny (three pegs) ran his usual honest race for third after using the sprint lane. The margins 2.9 by 4.9 metres in a mile rate of 2-05.3.
■ Most consistent Volstead-Fiery Annie filly Caithness Lady at start thirteen broke through in the Maryborough IGA 3Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres.
Trained at Hamilton by veteran Jim Barker and driven by granddaughter Jackie, Caithness Lady (gate three) began fast to cross Tara Tuff (gate four) which led momentarily and was never headed, scoring by 2.1 metres from Kvintet Hill (three wide last lap) from a long way back. Tara Tuff was third along the sprint lane a neck away. The mile rate 2-05.2.
■ Locally trained (Bet Bet) part-owner/trainer Ray Cross was victorious with very honest Imperial Count-Im Rite Or Wrong 7Y0 mare Jessicas Story in the Peter Egan Bi-Rite Electrical Trotters Mobile over 1690 metres in a rate of 2-00.3.
With regular reinsman Liam Older in the sulky, Jessicas Story began fast to lead from gate six before allowing Chris Alford and Against The Bridle after being restrained from outside the front line to go forward and assume control. Enjoying the run of the race, Jessicas Story not waiting for the sprint lane to come into play angled outside the leader on the home turn and was far too strong at the finish for him, recording an easy 15.4 metre margin. Gunsen Rosie (one/one) dropped down to the sprint lane on turning for third 1.7 metres back.
■ Nanneella part-owner/trainer Col Godden who is ‘on fire’ at present was successful with former Queenslander Dhoni Trouble in the 2190 metre Haras Des Trotteurs Trotters Mobile. Driven by Josh Duggan, Dhoni Trouble first up in Victoria and first up since August quickly moved away from inside the second line to possie mid-field before going forward in the last lap to join the pacemaker surging clear shortly after. Mont Sally after a sweet one/one – one two spot from the extreme draw quickly joined the leader to issue a challenge but was no match going down by 13.5 metres in a rate of 2-02.1. Ivar (three pegs from the pole) held that spot to be third a further 13.5 metres back.
■ The Aldebaran Park 0-2 LTW Trotters Mobile over 2190 metres went the way of Kerryn Manning’s lightly raced 4Y0 Andover Hall-Vari
Poetic mare Al Sedhai. Enjoying a cosy passage from the pole on the back of the leader You Got Me Good (gate two), Al Sedhai came away from the inside on turning and finished best to prevail by 2.1 metres from You Got Me Good, with Solotrekk third 1.2 metres away third after trailing the pair. Fremarkstilly using the sprint lane from four pegs looked likely to win only to go off stride when taking the lead halfway up the running. The mile rate 2-02.1.
Cups meeting
■ The lower grade Yarra Valley Pacing and Trotting Cups each for a stake of $10,000 were held on Thursday
The United Petroleum Yarra Valley Cup over 2150 metres going to Melton owner/trainer Craig Hoban’s 4Y0 entire Give Dad A Wave. Trapped three wide from gate six before easing to be three back in the moving line as Jay Bee took up her usual leading roll from gate two with the favourite Dressed In Gold off and running from the extreme draw to park outside the pacemaker. With the pressure being applied approaching the final bend, Dressed In Gold led on the home turn, with Give Dave A Wave easing three wide on the bend. In a punishing finish, Give Dave Ave did best to gain the day in the shadows of the post by 1.9 metres in a mile rate of 1-58.5. Shaq (three back the markers from inside the second line) was third after angling wide in the straight.
■ The De Bortoli Yarra Valley Cup saw a rough result when 5Y0 Kvintet Avenger-Madeline 5Y0 mare Designs scored at odds of $21.00. Trained at Navarre by Toby Ainsworth who holds a share with Kaylene and Andrew Henderson, Designs driven by Ada Massa was given a perfect passage one/one from gate five as bolter Chinski led from the pole after The Chook challenging for the lead went off stride as did Sister Evarista when about to take over racing for the bell with the favourite Benne And The Jets also going off stride shortly after.
Bullapark Beno despite racing exposed from gate three surged to the front in the last lap, with Designs issuing a challenge and leading on the final bend, while polemarker Nellie Joy after always being handy switched down to the sprint lane approaching the home turn after receiving a slight check just prior. Giving plenty under hard driving, Designs reached the wire a half neck clear of Nellie Joy, with Bullapark Beno battling on gamely for third a head away. The mile rate 2-00.3.
Return to sport
■ Ballarat also raced on Thursday and Toolern Vale duo Debra and Ray Pace who have just returned to the sport after a long lay off would have been ecstatic when 4Y0 Sweet LouSevenish gelding Ashante Prince making his second race appearance saluted the judge in the Ballarat Mower Centre 4Y0 & Older Maiden Pace over 1710 metres paying odds of $81.00.
Raced by Deb and Ray, plus several friends, Ashante Prince trained by Deb with Ray doing the driving and starting from the extreme draw settled mid-field in the moving line as Goodtime Mae went forward from gate five to lead before being crossed by Cincinatti at the bell. Going forward three wide solo in the final lap, Ashante Prince dashed clear on turning to register a 3.7 metre margin over Im The Wild One (one/one) and Sir Nippa which followed the winner throughout third 4.5 metres back. The mile rate 1-57.8.
■ An impressive winner on the night was Orlando Vici-Schleck mare Fonda Rhonda in the Woodlands Stud 4Y0 & Older Maiden Trotters Mobile over 2200 metres. Trained at Woolsthorpe by Ian Stanley and driven by son Michael, Fonda Rhonda raced by Ballangeich’s (Mortlake District) Ian Wilson was slowly away from the extreme draw to settle at the tail given plenty of time to balance, before commencing a forward move in the last lap to circle her rivals solo. Sustaining a long run to join the leader Castles In The Sky (gate five) on the home turn, Fonda Rhonda raced clear over the concluding stages to record a 2.5 metre victory from Prosperous (gate seven) which trailed the leader easing wide in the straight, with Castles In The Sky third 2.4 metres back. The mile rate 2-02.9.
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a pedestrian was killed in Epping on Saturday morning (Nov. 9).
Emergency services were called to reports a car had mounted a footpath and struck a pedestrian on Dalton Rd about 10am. The male pedestrian died at the scene.
The driver then continued along the footpath, before crashing into a pole and a building.
He sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital under police guard.
Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
Mt Pleasant shooting
■ Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives and Ballarat Divisional Response Unit officers have charged a man following a firearms incident in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday (Nov. 6).
It is alleged shots were fired from a vehicle in the direction of a house on Pryor St just before 12.30pm.
Two people were home at the time, but no one was injured.
Detectives, with assistance from the Special Operations Group, executed a search warrant at an address on Willow Grove, Wendouree about 6pm Tuesday.
A 20-year-old man was arrested at the property.
Police searched the property and located an allegedly stolen rifle, ammunition, and a stolen VW T-ROC SUV.
The Wendouree man has been charged with:
■ discharge shot at premises with reckless disregard for safety,
■ reckless conduct endanger life
■ possess firearm in contravention of firearm prohibition order
■ prohibited person use a firearm
■ possess a loaded firearm in a public place
■ burglary
■ theft of motor vehicle.
He has been remanded in custody to appear before the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Nov. 8).
Car rolls
■ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Chandlers Creek on Saturday morning (Nov. 9).
Emergency services were called to reports a car had rolled down an embankment just off Monaro Rd about 6.15am.
One of the occupants was located deceased at the scene. A woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing.
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■ KEILOR. Keilor Post Office/Newsagency. 100 Old Calder Hwy.
■ KEILOR. Keilor Village Convenience Store. 686 Old Calder Hwy.
■ KENSINGTON. Coles Express. 291-301 Smithfield Rd.
■ KENSINGTON. Foodworks. 484 Macaulay Rd.
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■ KENSINGTON. Local Folk Coffee Shop. Cnr Epsom Rd and Bayswater Rd.
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■ MAIDSTONE. The Palms. Cnr Rosamond Rd and Ballarat Rd.
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■ MARIBYRNONG. 7-Eleven. 32 Raleigh Rd.
■ MARIBYRNONG. United Service Station. 31 Raleigh Rd.
■ MOONEE PONDS. Moonee Ponds Newsagency. 45 Puckle St
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■ Police have charged a man following an incident in Diggers Rest last Wednesday (Nov. 6) that has left a police officer in hospital.
An allegedly stolen Toyota RAV4 was initially observed in Diggers Rest around 1.30pm.
Shortly after, officers successfully deployed stop sticks on Aviation Drive
The driver and his passenger allegedly sped off in the car and struck a police officer.
The Toyota was dumped on Plumpton Rd near the Melton Hwy and the occupants jumped into the tray of a ute which was allegedly driven by a female.
With the assistance of Air Wing, the ute was tracked to a shopping centre carpark in Taylors Lakes where the two males were arrested.
The female fled the scene and investigators are making enquiries into her whereabouts.
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■ ■ BRUNSWICK. Tatts/Newsagency/ Post Office. 650 Sydney Rd.
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■ ■ COBURG. Caltex. 265-267 Sydney Rd.
■ ■ COBURG. Coburg Hub Lotto,. 8/
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■ ■ DEER PARK. Deer Park Club.
780 Ballarat Rd.
■ MORELAND. Tatts/News. 877 Sydney Rd.
■ NEWPORT. 7-Eleven. 438 Melbourne Rd.
■ NEWPORT. Friendly Grocer. 3/4 Hall St.
■ NEWPORT. Newport N ewsagency. 6 Hall St.
■ NIDDRIE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Keilor Rd and Hoffmans Rd
■ NIDDRIE. Caltex. Cnr Keilor dRd and Deakin St.
■ NIDDRIE. The Lott. 358 Keilor Rd.
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■ OAK PARK. Oak Park Cellars, 95 Snell Gr.
■ OAK PARK. Oak Park Newsagency/ Lotto. 120 Snell Gr.
■ PASCOE VALE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Stewart St and Pascoe Vale Rd.
■ PASCOE VALE. Pascoe Vale Central Tatts. 76 Cumberland Rd.
Abd Rabou, Amira Agnew, Mark Ahern, Mark Anglin, Claire Arico, Sebastian Atkinson, Mark Wayne Auchterlonie, Patrick Connor Austin, Tahlia Aziz, Jasmine Barilla, Antonio Barnett, Wayne Batterham, Tayla Beainy, George Bird, Donna Blair, Chas Blethyn, Hayley Bolton, Andrew Luke Brown, Kalina Brown, Sanerivi Cadby, Jackson Chaddoud, Mohamed Charles, Jarrad Clegg, Luke Collis, Gordon Comer, Daniel Conlon-Digges, Sean Contin, Mark Culshaw, Rhyese Da Silva, Vitor D'abaco, Jayden Di Francesco, Adrian Diggs, Sean Dimartino, Damien James Dwyer, Mitchell Edwards-Marks, Tyler El Markaz, Nekroma El-Hage, Saadoun Elsaidy, Mahmoud Emery, Lauren Farha, Samir Faulkner, Ali Sleiman
Sisterhood Fest at Willy
The male Senior Constable was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
A 33-year-old Fraser Rise man has since been charged with:
■ Aggravated intentional exposure of police officer to risk by driving (motor vehicle stolen)
■ Aggravated reckless exposure of police officer to risk by driving (motor vehicle stolen)
■ Dangerous driving causing serious injury
■ Reckless conduct endanger life
■ Reckless conduct endanger serious injury
■ Dangerous driving while pursued by police
■ Theft of motor vehicle
■ Possess prohibited weapon without exemption/approval
■ Possess controlled weapon without excuse
■ Handle/receive/retention of stolen goods
■ Possess other drug of dependence
■ Possess a false document
■ Negligently deal with proceeds of crime
He was remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court
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■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. 7-Eleven. 477 Bell St.
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■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. Caltex. Cnr Bell St and Cumberland Rd,
■ A joyous gathering of Bangladeshi women came together on Saturday, October 27, at the Williamstown Town Hall for the Sisterhood Fest
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■ ■ ESSENDON. Coles Express. 783795 Mt Alexander Rd.
■ ■ ESSENDON. Essendon Roundabout Newsagency. 85 Fletcher St.
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■ ■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. Coles Express. Cnr Bell St and Sussex St.
■ ■ PASCOE VALE SOUTH. Pascoe Vale South Post Office/NewsXPress. 372-380 Bell St.
■ PRINCES HILL. North Carlton Convienece Store. 577 Lygon St.
■ ROXBURGH PARK. 7-Eleven. Cnr Bridgewater Rd and James Miram Dr.
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■ ■ STRATHMORE. Strathmore Cellars. 305 Napier St.
Organized by Aussie Bangla Sisterhood, Australia's largest women's organisation for Bangladesh i, this annual celebration marked its fourth year in Melbourne. It showcased the strength and spirit of Bangladeshi women in Australia
The colors and decorations created a lively atmosphere.
The festivities were hosted by Dr Jannat and Sejuti, who guided the evening with charm and grace.
The event kicked off with a dance performance celebrating Bangladesh, put together by the Fourth Dimension Production Team
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■ ■ GLADSTONE PARK. Coles Exp[ress. 210-212 Mickleham Rd.
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■ STRATHMORE. Strathmore Post/ News. 311 Napier St.
■ STRATHMORE. Strathmore Village Milk Bar. 287 Napier St.
■ STRATHMORE. Woodfield Cellars. 9 Woodland St.
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■ SUNSHINE. 7-Eleven. Cnr Ballarat Rd and Hampshire Rd.
■ TULLAMARINE. 7-Eleven. 182 Melrose Drive.
■ TULLAMARINE. 7-Eleven. Cnr
The performance was a tribute to the culture and spirit of Bangladesh , showcasing the country's vibrant traditions.
Dancers Rashmi Seheli, Sayera , and Kumkum performed a dance routine inspired by the theme of spring, with graceful movements and expressive choreography.
A 27-year-old Mernda man was released pending further enquiries.
It is alleged the Toyota RAV4 was stolen from a property in Fitzroy on November 5.
Free picnics
■ There is a range of free and familyfriendly activitie at Brooklyn, Newport and Seabrook across the first three weekends of December.
The picnics, held by the Hobsons Bay Council, will feature fun and engaging activities for people of all ages, including:
■ photo opportunities with Santa and his bouncing elves
■ live music and stage entertainment
■ food trucks ( Brooklyn and Seabrook only)
■ arts and crafts – both Christmas and nonChristmas themed, and
■ a Christmas-themed play space
Brooklyn Reserve hosts the first picnic, Deck the Hall, from 12 Noon to 3pm on Sunday, December 1.
Have Yourself a Very Newport Christmas takes to Paine Reserve from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, December 7.
The third picnic, Season’s Greetings, Love Seabrook, will feature at Homestead Run Reserve from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday, December 14.
Local people are encouraged to pack a picnic, bring a rug and enjoy these free events with family and friends.
The picnics are supported through Council’s Pitch Your Project program in response to community submissions.
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Other talented performers, including Swarna, Nowrin, Tusti, and Jannat, added their own flair to the evening with a lively array of dance numbers.
■ WILLIAMSTOWN. Metro Fuel. Cnr Williamstown Rd and Lyons St.
Shajuti and her team delivered a stunning fusion dance performance that was a blend of traditional and contemporary styles.
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■ YARRAVILLE. 7-Eleven. Cnr
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Williamstown Rd and Somerville Rd.
The musical performances with Aboni Mahbub, Ayesha Mala and Tahasina enchanted the audience with their melodious voices.
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Faumuina, Everett Fenby, Peter Files, Jasmine Flanagan, Paul Gregory Ford, Cameron John Forte, Julian Frigo, Darren John Frio, Darren Galea, Adam Garg, Kawal Gill, Harpreet (Harry) Singh Grech, Shane Green, Benedict Hayward, Ronald Hicks, Brad Dean Hoobin, Matthew David Hussain, Qasimi Jomon, Rahul Jones, Dylan Jordan, Rebecca Jayne Kargar, Iman Klaromenos, Mirjana Laktso, Tenzin Lewis, Edoardo Romeo Littlehales, Rohan John Macdonald, Elliot Makuei, Awur Malhotra, Manish Mantineo, Mark Joseph Marchetta, Claudio Marsh, Shae Mc Lindon, Erin Mcgregor, Nari Miller, Wilfred Millin, Aaron Paul Mitropoulous, John Mohorko, Jake Moon, Alexander Eric Moore, Jacinta Moore, Lily Movis, Simone Mueller, Ashley Musafiri, Gregoire Kangango Neives, Jordan Newman, Stephen O'meara, Matthew Owen, Bailey Palazzolo, Jessie Palomares, Glenda Papas, Andrew Patterson, Ryan Petrovski, Alannah Phillips, Stephen John Portelli, Matthew Rajab, Michael Ribeiro, Jesus Roditis, Amos Agapitos Rose, Aaron Rossi, Sebastian Ruffo, Carl Saadat, Mohammad Sanderson, Buick Saturnino, Benedicto Sayers, Janet Scerri, Cameron Scott, Verity Serovic, Monica Shenton, Eugene David Singh, Sahildeep Smith, Rowan John Spottiswood, Brandon Stilsby, Christopher Sultan, Syed Shahnawaz Thomas, Adam Vivian Thomas, Anu Thomas, Mark Toor, Gurpreet Singh Trafford, Ashley John Wagner, Jack Alex Wang, William Zissis, Paula
Four carols events will also take place across Hobsons Bay in the lead up to Christmas, and there will be a special presentation of Handel’s Messiah by the Camberwell Chorale led by local resident Doug Heywood at Williamstown Town Hall on Saturday, November 30.
The carols, presented by various community groups, are supported by the Council’s Make It Happen grants program.
Bookings are needed for Handel’s Messiah.
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BED. Single. Timber bedhead. Including ammtress, sheets, pillows with slips, blankets. Dressing table, side table, with drawers, touch light, chair. All very clean. $120. Ferntree Gully. 9758 8990 HH-LL
BLACKSMITHS VICE. with long leg. OK Cond. $150. Launching Place. 5967 4412. HH-LL
BOARD GAMES. old, in original boxes, Chinese Checkers, Young Talent Time, Pictionary, Monopoly, Backgammon, Contraband, Dukes of Hazzard, Trivia, many more, plus Meccano set, box Lego, plus cards. GC. $300 negotiable. Doncaster. 0419 365 825. HH-LL
CAMPER TRAILER. Tru Blu. Heavy duty, all terrain. 12V accessory outlet, plus slide out kitchen. Full registered. $4300. Frankston. 9789 9634.JJ-NN
CATTLE
Charolais Cross Cows beef breed with Speckle Park calves at foot. Beautiful outfits. Very quiet. Can deliver. $1650 each. Yarra Valley. 0418 342 848. TT-XX
HORSE RIDING HELMET. Backl on trackl EQ3 Pardus Microfibre sparkle. Medium, adjustable 5658cm, washable liner. New in box. Tried on but never worn, gift/online purchase. Incorrect size. RRP $425. $380 OBO. Post available (+$). Seymour. 0408 704 995.HH-LL
HOUSE. Already cut in half. On blocks, ready to be transported away. Jerilderie. 0447 013 460. JJ-NN
MATTRESS. Queen size and base. As new. $300. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707.JJ-NN
MORRIS MINOR. 1954. Complete in parts. Body stripped back to bare metal and primed. Comes on a rotisserie. Engine No F5/ 304127. GC. $3500. Homewood. 0418 354 641.HH-LL
PORTABLE CATTLE YARDS. Approx. 50 head. Hot dipped galvanised, Echuca brand Gribben stockyards. 24 straight panels, 3 gate assemblies. Holding pen behind race. Portable ramp on wheels. All in good cond. Dismantled and packed up. $9500. Phone: 0407 351 443. JJ-PP
RAILWAY MAGAZINES. Bulletin, Aust. Railway History, Railway Transportation, Victorian Rail-Ways, Aust. Railway Enthusiast, Vicrail News. Some in year lots, $15 each. Others loose from $1 each. GC. Cash only. Montmorency. 0415 798 561. HH-LL
REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER. $200. Narre Warren. 0402 483 707 JJ-NN
REFRIGERATOR. 3.6. 380 lt. Metal finish look. Bottom freezer. Has had very little use. Ht: 1730cm, width 70cm, depth 690cm. LG brand. As new. $200. Hastings. 0466 252 967. HH-LL
WOOD TURNING LATHE Includes tools, books and accessories. VGC. $300. Mount Martha. 04076 921 724. HH-LL
CASUAL LABOURER required for a few days work, don’t need to be continuous days. I need help in rebuilding some small bridges and clearing of walking tracks. Cash payment of $25 per hour. Call me to discuss. Yea. 0438 652 784. HH-LL
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PROPOSED 5G UPGRADE TO EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION
1. The proposed works include the addition of new 4G & 5G equipment and associated works including the replacement of the existing turrent mount with a new mercedes headframe on the existing light pole; the replacement of 3 existing panel antennas (less than 2.8m long) on the new headframe on the light pole; the installation of 6 new 5G active antenna units (AAU) (less than 1m long); the installation and replacement of the existing remote radio units (RRUs); and ancillary equipment including but not limited to GPS antenna, mast head amplifiers, antenna mounts, cable trays, fibre and electrical cabling necessary for the operation or proper functioning of the low-impact facility.
2. Vodafone & Optus regards the proposed installation as a Lowimpact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above.
3. The proposed infrastructure will comply with the ACMA EME regulatory arrangements. An EME Report and further information can be obtained at http://www.rfnsa.com.au/3152013.
4. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Reinier Hanekom (Planco. Town Planning), 0754306632, Suit 6-10, 28 Eenie Crk Road, Noosaville, 4566 or consultation@planco.com.au by 5 pm on 29/11/2024.
The Land affected by this application is located at:
20 Humphries Road MOUNT ELIZA Lot 41 LP 40704 Vol 8173 Fol 447
The application is for a permit to: VARIATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT 2586008 BY REPLACING THE WORDS "ONE PRIVATE DWELLING HOUSE" WITH "TWO PRIVATE DWELLING HOUSES".
The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before: 27 November 2024
How can I find out more?You may look at the application and any documents that support the application free of charge at: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
You may also call (03) 5950 1010 to arrange a time to look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.
Privacy Notification: The personal information provided in an objection is collected for planning purposes in accordance with the Planning & Environment Act 1987 (the Act). The public may view an objection in accordance with Section 57 of the Act whilst the planning application is current
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