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Op shop targets bushfire relief IT was one in, all in as staff at the Church of Christ Opportunity Shop in Wilsons Road, Mornington, pitched in to help bushfire victims over Christmas. Ministry team leader John Sharpe said the group raised $22,500 to support families, native wildlife and farmers as they began their recovery from the disaster. “This represents all income from the opportunity shop over January,” he said. “Many volunteers came back early from Christmas holidays to open the shop and begin raising funds. “The wider community, surrounding neighbourhood, church and supportive shops, such as Little Birdy Cafe, have all been magnificent in this significant effort of heartfelt assistance.” The church also opened its community house to provide emergency accommodation for a family evacuated from the Mt Buffalo area.

Signing up to save Centrelink 11/2/20). Clients would be expected to access services at either Frankston, Rosebud or Hastings offices from then on. Mornington Community Information and Support Centre manager Stuart Davis-Meehan organised the petition to be presented to Health Minister and Flinders MP Greg Hunt and NDIS and Government Services Minister Stuart Robert, who made the contentious decision. “[The closure] will have a significant negative impact on those most vulnerable in our community that often need the face-to-face support provided by

Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au NAMES are rapidly being added to a petition aimed at stopping the closure of Mornington Centrelink and Medicare offices. By last Friday (14 February) the petition had in less than a week attracted 970 signatures and 291 “shares” on social media. The petition followed the federal government’s shock decision to close the Main Street offices on 27 March (“Centrelink shutdown” The News

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and Mount Eliza residents are “living in poverty”. “The closure will also reduce the ability of local agencies to respond in a timely manner to emergency situations for these clients,” he said. Mr Davis-Meehan said his centre assisted 15,100 needy clients in 2018-19, with 90 per cent of its emergency relief clients receiving a Centrelink benefit. “It is an essential service for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the community,” he said. “Having the office just up the road is of great assistance to those requiring face-to-face contact.”

Dunkley Labor MP Peta Murphy said existing customers would have to travel much further to access the services they need. “This is an example of [the government] failing to consult the community about the closure of a significant service,” she said. “The federal Liberal government needs to tell vulnerable and elderly residents how they will be able to access help once their service centre is gone. “Residents in my community are worried that they will be left struggling to access support and services.” Continued Page 9

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Call to protect ‘green’ buffer Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is being urged to investigate the background and implications of permit applications affecting the green wedge buffer zone between Mount Eliza and Mornington. In a notice of motion to last night’s planning services committee meeting (17 February) Cr David Gill moved that the council ask Planning Minister Richard Wynne to protect the “intrinsic value of this land from any insensitive development that urbanises this area, which has a long history as green wedge, [in] between what could otherwise be contiguous residential and related development”. Cr Gill also called for a planning officer’s report be tabled at the March statutory planning committee meeting include an advocacy plan and “inform our community about the planning minister’s response and ask for public support in protecting this area from inappropriate development”. He said all peninsula members of parliament should be “asked to assist in this advocacy and to make their position on this issue known to council”. Four current planning applications affecting the green buffer include a Ryman retirement village at 60 Kunyung Road; additions to a building at Sunnyside beach, Mount Eliza; school buildings and vegetation removal at Padua College, 62 Oakbank Road, and a house at 90 Baldock Road, Mornington. The sites, apart from 60 Kunyung Road, are

zoned green wedge – schedule 3 (GWZ2) which recognises, protects and conserves green wedge land. The Kunyung Road site is zoned special use – schedule 2 (SUZ2) recognising strategic sites with recreational, religious, health or educational facilities that perform a significant community function. Under SUZ2 certain uses not compatible with the rural and coastal landscape can be permitted, including a medical centre, office, aged care and retirement village. Permits are required for buildings, such as a hotel, rooming house, community care accommodation or motel. Officers said several sites on the peninsula, including 60 Kunyung Road, were outside the urban growth boundary (UGB) and zoned SUZ2. This zone, designated before the introduction of the green wedge, is called “legacy” zoning. This could result in use and development of such intensity and form that it amounts to de facto urbanisation of the rural and coastal landscape which would have never been considered years ago, officers said. Officers recommend that the council seek Mr Wynne’s approval to rezone all special use – schedule 2 land outside the urban growth boundary – including 60 Kunyung Road – to green wedge. This would better reflect their intended use and that they are outside the urban growth boundary and are metropolitan green wedge land, they said. Officers would like the council to ask Mr Wynne to “expediently authorise council to undertake Amendment C270 as it will protect the intrinsic value of this land from any inappropriate development that urbanises the green wedge”.

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Charges follow search for concrete dumper A TARNEIT man will appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 8 July over a series of roadside concrete dumps on the Mornington Peninsula. The EPA’s southern metro regional acting manager Megan Vallas said the waste caused “serious road safety concerns and cost the community thousands of dollars to remove” (“Concrete dumper set on avoiding tip fees” The News 21/10/19). At the time, builders and plumbers across the peninsula were asked to help track down the alleged concrete dumper after at least eight solid clues were left on peninsula roadsides. Authorities believed the concrete was most likely leftovers from a building foundation pour dumped to avoid tipping costs.

The 25-year old was charged at the Footscray police station on 16 January with dumping industrial waste under the Environment Protection Act 1970. The authorities were alerted to the concrete in September with the Environment Protection Authority, Victorian Building Authority, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, and Department of Transport, launching the investigation. “EPA continues to investigate the involvement of other parties in these incidents and we urge members of the public, or those in the building and disposal industries, to come forward with any information by calling 1300 372 842,” Ms Vallas said.

Two levels for pool registrations OWNERS must register their swimming pools and spas with Mornington Peninsula Shire by 1 June. This is in line with tougher standards introduced by the state government to improve pool and spa barrier safety. To ensure safe and compliant pool or spa barriers, owners must register their pool or spa; have the barrier checked by a qualified surveyor; undertake required works to make it compliant and then have their pool or spa barrier certified. A one-off registration fee set by the state government is $79 for pools and spas built before 1 December 2019, and $31.80 for those built after that date. The shire’s director planning and building David Bergin said the higher fee was for councils to

undertake research for older pools and spas. Once registered, owners will receive a letter from the shire confirming the next step: getting their pool or spa barrier checked by a qualified surveyor. The letter will also include details of when it was constructed and the due date for lodgement of the compliance certificate. Owners will then be required to engage a registered building surveyor or building inspector to certify the compliance of their safety barrier every four years. The fee to lodge the Certificate of Compliance is $20.40. Failing to register a swimming pool and/or spa with the shire is an offence under the Building Regulations 2018 and carries a penalty of $330.44. For details and to register visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/poolregister

For the farmers: Children Rosie, Eva and Jack with Cr Bev Colomb and the mayor Cr Sam Hearn, holding Donovan, Cr Rosie Clark and Don Petty at the Australia Day hay donations at The Briars. Picture: Supplied

Shine makes hay donation MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s conservation park The Briars has donated 950 bales of hay to the Need for Feed disaster relief program. Need for Feed provides fodder to farmers affected by drought, fire and flood emergencies. In 2018, 800 bales of hay from The Briars broad-acre paddocks were donated to farmers hit

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NEWS DESK Message with fun SUMMER by the Sea attracted about 11,000 people to seaside events and experiences, especially in Port Phillip and Western Port bays, 2-26 January. The annual Coastcare Victoria program promotes community stewardship of the state’s marine and coastal environments. Begun in 1995, this year marked its 25th anniversary. Hundreds of volunteers, community groups and local businesses helped deliver around 300 activities. Crowd favourites in Port Phillip included the Rye Seaside Scavenge Festival, rock pool rambles, wildlife displays and Aboriginal coastal discovery. As well as having fun, participants developed an understanding of the needs of the environment. Many said they were highly likely to act to improve coastal and marine environments as a result of what they had learned. “The program’s high attendance and positive feedback shows that Victorians are keen to learn more about the different elements of Victoria’s precious coastline,” Coastcare coordinator Bec Cross said. “Summer by the Sea continues to play an important role in developing Victorians’ appreciation for the state’s fragile coastal environments.” Feedback from last year’s program found 81 per cent of participants learned something new about how they can help, 23 per cent expected to change their rubbish disposal habits, 24 per cent planned to undertake direct action, such as volunteer work, and 55 per cent were motivated to share what they had learned with others. Summer by the Sea activities in East Gippsland were postponed due to the bushfires but will be rescheduled when appropriate.

Conviction behind Portsea’s name LITTLE did the judge know when sentencing a 19-year-old farm labourer to spend years in Britain’s Van Dieman’s land penal colony that his actions would have a profound effect as yet unnamed town of Portsea. James Sandle Ford was transported to what was to become Tasmania aboard the Eliza in 1831, a convicted fellon because of his role in an uprising of agricultural workers. After being granted a free pardon in 1836, Ford went to Sydney in 1838, marrying Helen Sullivan in 1841. The Sullivan family had emigrated from Ireland two years earlier hoping to find employment in the Port Phillip area. History shows that Ford, discarded by Britain, had the ability to organise and grasp business opportunities as they arose. Three years after marrying Helen Sullivan he leased 30 acres of land at Point Nepean, the start of a career that would see him credited with naming Portsea, probably after an area near Portsmouth, the last place he saw in England as the Eliza sailed south in 1831. Ford became an influential member of the community, building the first pier at Portsea from which to ship produce to Melbourne; helping establish the Point Nepean National School; holding a publican’s licence and running a rooming house, which was eventually transformed into the Nepean Hotel (demolished in 1971). Ford was 79 when he died in 1890, but his contribution to to developing the Portsea area lives on in the town’s avenue of Cypress pines and now a

Setting record straight: Carol Darroch and Joan Hoskins with the sign telling the story of James Ford’s life and association with Portsea. Ms Darroch is Ford’s great, gtreat, grand daughter. Picture: Supplied

reserve in Wattle Grove. A sign at the reserve traces Ford’s life, and that of some of the eight children he had with Helen Sullivan. Joan Hoskins worked with his great great granddaughter Carol Darroch,

Nepean Historical Society and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council “to ensure that the last remaining parcel of land which had formed part of his original land holding was appropriately named the James Ford Reserve”.

“He owned land from Point Nepean through to what is now Wattle Grove in Portsea,” Ms Hoskins said. The reserve joins the two sections of Wattle Grove, which is not a through road for vehicles. Ms Hoskins said that the Melway street directly incorrectly shows “an area on the wrong side of Wattle Grove marked as the James Ford Reserve”. “It never had this name and was never part of his land holding. The register of reserves has no record of the name there either. But the shire has verified where it was meant to be and is now named.” Ms Hoskins managed the Sorrento Cemetery for 10 years where she found the family connections to be “fascinating”. “I have lived in Portsea now for nearly 40 years and so know where everyone fits,” she said. Discovering mistake in the street directory brought Ms Hoskins into contact with Ford’s descendants, eventually leading to the naming of the historically “correct” reserve. Keith Platt

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after it was stolen from her Walkers Road house, Monday 10 February. Detective Acting Sergeant Steve Reidy, of Somerville CIU, said the jewellery was found at the home of a 28-year-old Frankston man, Thursday 13 February. The jewellery was returned to the woman – a widow – who was said to be “overjoyed”. The man appeared before Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Friday and remanded to reappear at a later date.

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Arrest for fake gun A SOMERVILLE man was arrested last week for allegedly walking around his front yard carrying a fake gun. Neighbours spotted the 34-year-old in Claredon Drive, 1.30pm, Thursday 6 February. He was apprehended by the Critical Incident Response Unit and Somerville CIU detectives and charged with being a prohibited person in possession of an imitation firearm. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in July.

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A STOLEN credit card was used to buy $300 worth of goods from Foodworks, Coles, Dan Murphy’s and Woolworths stores at Mornington and Frankston, Friday 10 January. Detective Leading Senior Constable Shane Moodie, of Somerville CIU, said the owner, a 35-year-old woman, of Mount Martha, was in Mornington at the time the wallet was stolen by a man, pictured.

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Support grows to save Centrelink Continued from Page 1 Peninsula-based journalist Debbie Lee said making clients go elsewhere by bus was “ridiculous”. “To get to Hastings is a three-hour round trip - not including waiting for the bus at either end via Frankston; Rosebud is a little over a two-hour round trip, excluding wait time, and Frankston at best is an hour and a half round trip without wait time for the bus,” she said. “This is all before the actual wait time to get serviced in any of those sites and Frankston is beyond bad now, so it will be a full day out for some customers.” Ms Lee said empty shops at Benton’s Square shopping centre would be an “excellent option” for a new Centrelink/Medicare branch. In a letter to Services Australia Mr Hunt said he was “profoundly disappointed that neither I nor the community were informed or consulted prior to this decision being made”. He reiterated that the Mornington Community Information and Support Centre could host satellite services “to allow Centrelink and Medicare services to continue to be provided in Mornington”.

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Ride of their lives: Real estate agents Louise Lupton and Rob Ferguson link hands for children’s charity. Picture: Supplied

Helping Hands by pedalling LOUISE Lupton and Rob Ferguson are gearing up and getting ready to travel to Thailand for a five-day 500-kilometre bike ride. Their aim is to raise money for Hands Across the Water – an Australian-based charity that supports more than 350 disadvantaged children across Thailand. From Bueng Kan, in the country’s north east, on the Laos border, the agents from Lupton Ferguson Real Estate in Mount Eliza, will follow the Mekong River west and then ride through villages and rural communities before finishing tat Yasothon on the Chi River, where Hands Across the Water maintains a home for some of the children it works to support. Inspired by the role Hands Across The Water plays in improving the lives of young children in

Thailand, Lupton and Ferguson had no hesitation in signing up for the trek, adding a weekly bike ride along the Peninsula Link Trail as part of their training. “This is definitely going to be a huge challenge as I haven’t really ridden a bike since my early twenties, but I am determined that for my little bit of pain, I am making a significant difference in these children’s lives,” Lupton said. Money raised from the bike ride will go towards the $1.8 million annual operating costs of the seven homes run by Hands Across the Water. To make a donation or for more information, go to handsacrossthewater.org.au/Fundraisers/ louise-lupton or handsacrossthewater.org.au/ Fundraisers/rob-ferguson

ANTIQUES Roadshow’s Paul Atterbury will be the first lecturer in 2020 of the Australian and Fine Arts Society’s Friday evening events, Friday 21 February. His lecture: New Horizons, will discuss paintings and drawings documenting the emigration – some forced, some voluntary – of more than 11 million subjects of Queen Victoria as they began a new life in distant lands, such as Australia and New Zealand. Mr Atterbury has been a familiar face on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow over 25 years. He specialises in the art, architecture and design of the 19th-20th centuries, with other interests reflected in the lectures he is offering. In addition to the New Horizons talk, he will also speak at Beleura House, 10am-12.30pm, Saturday 22 February, on the Golden Age of Travel. ADFAS lectures are held at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilsons Road, Mornington, 5.30pm, Friday evenings. The illustrated hour-long talks are followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the lecturer and fellow members. Booking secretary Glad Hungerford 97872092 will reserve a seat for first-time visitors at no cost. Details: call Vicky Davison 0407 810 877.

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Ceremony marks anniversary of Rip tragedy A MEMORIAL “pilgrimage” conducted at Queenscliff last week has special relevance to families living on the Mornington Peninsula. It marked the date 60 years ago when three young Army commandoes lost their lives in a training exercise while crossing The Rip, 17 February 1960. A ceremony marking the tragedy was held at Shortlands Bluff, Sunday 16 February. Soldiers involved in the exercise still living on the Mornington Peninsula are Bob Dunball, Dave Gilder, Leigh Power, Wil Vicum and Winston Trood. A keen historian – and skipper of an army vessel involved in the disaster – Mr Trood said on that fateful night search aircraft and vessels large and small were scouring the choppy waters outside the Rip in a desperate, futile search for Commando Roger Wood missing from the exercise the night before. Next morning commandos also searched beaches from Point Lonsdale to Barwon Heads for their missing comrade in the knowledge that two others had already been confirmed drowned, with several others injured. They were part of an “attack” flotilla of 74 commandos in kayaks, three man and 10 man inflatable zodiacs, and various safety craft which set off at 6pm from Lonsdale Bight beach, planning to cross the bay and launch a tactical raid on the Officer Cadet School, Portsea. Their preparations had been thorough: the Melbourne-based 2

Fit to serve: Commandoes trained extensively in their kayaks. Picture: Supplied

Commando Company had camped at Point Lonsdale for 16 days of training and military exercises. The company and its fellow 1 Commando Company in Sydney were, until 1999, the only post-World War II commando units in Australia. The CMF (now known as Army Reserve) commando unit included soldiers who had completed their compulsory national service training. They had volunteered as commandos while fulfilling their final year of parttime training. Many of these young men become so involved in the commando way of life they stayed on as volunteers after they discharged their national service obligation. Among the skills they were perfecting were diving and small craft handling. At the same time, they spent many days practising raid tactics under their officers and senior NCOs,

many who had served in WWII and the Korean conflict. They were supported by eight members of 41 Amphibious Transport Platoon whose two DUKWs (or ‘Ducks’), a workboat and a tugboat, acted as safety craft for the kayaks and zodiac crews, and provided a platform for the frogman diving course. In the week before the planned amphibious raid on Portsea the company had done a 50-kilometre navigation march across the Bellarine Peninsula on a day of 30 degrees-plus. They were fit, highly trained young men – but that was not enough to prepare them for the dangers they encountered on their “raid”. A couple of hours into the exercise a fierce eight-knot turning tide caught the party and swept them out to sea through the Rip. The tide was met head-on by a strong south-westerly

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wind and huge waves – later estimated at 30 feet (10 metres) – which pushed the craft backwards and capsized many of them. Many of the two-man crews were picked up by larger safety craft, leaving their abandoned kayaks to drift away, but the huge seas swamped and capsized the rescue vessels proving them to be no safe havens. As the night wore on men were rescued by passing ships, including the Port Phillip Pilot ship the Akuna and a small flotilla of local vessels. A few paddlers made the Portsea shore in their kayaks, but many were picked up from the water, or from upturned boats, many kilometres out to sea. These included eight commandos rescued from their zodiacs by the Italian liner Toscana. Sadly, at the point of rescue, Roger Wood was dashed from the ship’s rope ladder by a giant wave after helping his comrades to safety. Glenn Doyle, who later served in the UK parachute battalion, recalled: “All hell broke loose – bloody great white-topped waves and canoes spread all round the horizon. We were ordered to ‘raft up’ – tie their craft together – on our safety craft. “Towing proved impossible and we thankfully scrambled aboard the safety craft, wrapped the tow lines around the uprights on the ‘Duck’ and breathed a sigh of relief – we were ‘safe’!” But it was not to be … “Shortly afterwards the Duck, skippered by Eddie Meyer, was swamped by huge waves, the pumps couldn’t cope, and it sunk.”

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“Captain Jack Fletcher ordered us to jump and had the foresight to grab a life buoy,” Doyle said. “Jack did a terrific job. He kept me afloat as my life jacket became useless when the Duck went down, and he kept us around the one life buoy … we were all exhausted and prone to drift off.” Fletcher was later awarded the George Medal for his bravery. “I think we were in the water three to threeand-a-half hours,” he said. “We were eventually picked up by a lifeboat from the Akuna and sometime later I was told that Meyer and Drakopoulos had drowned.” Major Bruce Fox, the company medical officer, who had already been picked up by the Akuna, pronounced both men dead shortly after they were transferred from the lifeboat. In 2000 a memorial was established on Shortlands Bluff at Queenscliff, overlooking the Rip and dedicated to the soldiers who had died 40 years earlier. The memorial commemorates the three men: Warrant Officer George ‘Taffy’ Drakopoulos and Private Roger Wood – whose body was never found – both from 2 Commando Company, and the driver of the Duck, Private Eddie Meyer, 41 Amphibious Tpt Platoon, Royal Australian Army Service Corps. “Those three men will never be forgotten,” Australian Commando Association Victorian president Doug Knight said. An official inquiry later found that a misreading of information on tide changes possibly led to the men setting off in dangerous conditions.

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The board that only a brother could love Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au Surfboard manufacturers Paul and Phil trigger are riding a wave of nostalgia. Mostly used to designing and liaising with clients over the shape and size of a custom surfboard, the two brothers are increasingly involved in restoring boards that have historical or sentimental value. In some instances, surfboards have become family heirlooms. One of the more interesting restoration jobs to come the Triggers’ way in recent months was brought in by their long time friend, former Peninsula Surf Centre proprietor, Ted Bainbridge. When shown the board Bainbridge wanted to refurbish, both in looks and function, Phil Trigger’s advice was to “bin it”. Which was something Bainbridge contemplated as he passed a builder’s skip on his way home across the Mornington Peninsula from the Trigger brothers’ Point Leo base. However, sentiment won out, and Bainbridge kept the board made more than 50 years previously by his older brother Austin, or Ocka. Later that night Phil Trigger rethought his spur-of-the-moment advice and called Bainbridge the next day: “Bring Ocka’s board back Ted, we’ll give it a go.” Ten years older than his younger brother, Austin “Ocka” Bainbridge heard the news about polyurethane blanks in 1963 and bought one home to be shaped and covered in fibreglass in the garden shed of their parents’ Noble Park home. “Mum’s best dress making scissors got covered in resin during the process and there was hell to pay, [but] it was the best thing this stoked little gremmie had ever seen,” Ted remembers. “Ocka’s okanui board was 9 foot 9 inches

long, 23.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches thick. Initially I was not allowed to use it as the epoxy beast [Ocka’s first attempt at board making] was always available. But, gradually, I was given permission to give it a go, and I have fond memories of catching my first waves on it. “The board eventually lost favour, but did get a colour change to blue at some stage, before being relegated to the top of the wood stack beside the shed.” The board eventually made its way to the family’s Sorrento “holiday shack” before “languishing” for the past 30 years in Ted Bainbridge’s work shed at Rye. After 56 years the board had yellowed with age and the fibreglass was delaminating, or lifting off the polyurethane core. “It was basically unusable and despite numerous attempts, I could never quite take it to the tip,” Ted said. He managed to break off the board’s tail while attempting to remove the original “D” fin, but

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was happy to see “crisp white foam”. After sawing the board in half and contemplating replacing the rotted wooden stringer (running up the centre of the board for strength), he received a call from Phil Trigger: “Ted, I’ve been thinking about Austin’s old board. Bring it over and we’ll replace the stringer, glue the tail back on and see what Paul can shape out of it. “Bring an old tyre inner tube to cut up into large rubber bands to hold the blank together when we glue-up the stringer.” It all sounded so simple. What could go wrong? “Without a doubt Ted’s brother’s old board is the most difficult restoration we have ever undertaken,” Paul Trigger said. “In pulling out an accurate shape we had to lose a little of the old decayed foam with its partial coating of caramelised resin left behind when Ted skinned the board. “This was particularly hard to remove and I resorted to using a sander then flaking it off with a mini surf planer. “Phil has taken on hundreds of restorations and the secret is not to make them to perfect, but try and maintain the rich history the surfboard has for its owner.” Paul Trigger suggested making a feature of the “1960s inferior foam” by lightly tinting the bottom to highlight inconsistencies, watermarks and scars accumulated over the years. Ted Bainbridge saw the logic of making a watertight, useable board that embraced, rather than made apologies or tried to disguise its history. “The end result is a 9 foot 8 inch by 21.5 inch modern take on the old clunker that it once was,” he said. “Purists may think a board of that age should have its entire provenance retained in a restoration. I agree if it’s been made by one of our surfing legends, but for a backyard board with years of neglect, this makeover was the right thing.”

TED Bainbridge, above and far left, and the end result of the restoration of his older brother Austin’s homemade surfboard. Phil Trigger, centre, starts work on the delaminated, broken and water-stained foam blank.

But does it surf? “I’ve had a couple of waves on it at Rye and Shoreham. It has very little rocker and tends to track in a straight line, but I’ll get it worked out eventually,” Ted said. “It’s a lovely feeling to paddle into waves on the board that gave me the initial surf stoke.” Big brother Austin is “chuffed that his old creation has a new lease of life”.

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‘TORNVILLA’ CIRCA 1877 ONE of the peninsula’s hidden gems, ‘Tornville’ is a property we have all flashed by on our drive down the freeway and for most of us probably never realised was there. An engaging step back in time, this charming heritage home will create an instant attraction for those with a genuine admiration for the grace of the Victorian era with the sturdy cottage, built in 1877, originally owned by the prominent Cairns family. Bestowing a peaceful, quaint atmosphere upon all who visit, the simple floorplan comprises two established bedrooms, the large master bedroom has a decorative fireplace and built-in robes, and a separate study can be a third bedroom if required. The formal lounge retains many period features with a mantle above the original fireplace which now houses a crackling wood heater and the high ceilings are adorned with ornate cornices. A combined dining room and kitchen has a pleasant outlook to a sea of green and a wall of windows fills the space with plenty of natural light. The kitchen has a healthy amount of cupboard space, there is a stainless-steel dual sink and set into the original hearth is an electric oven. It is the delightful outdoor zones however that typify these homes and here is no exception with verandahs to all sides, and a brick pathway that leads along to the old outhouse and dairy. The home does have a full bathroom and a separate laundry. The magnificent grounds measure about 3662 square metres and boast wondrous cottage gardens and majestic gums that combine to provide serene shady spaces for outdoor fun and relaxation. Set in a minimal local traffic area, the possibilities here include a full restoration of the original home or subdivide (STCA) to take full advantage of the fantastic location, close to the cafes and beaches of McCrae.n

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ADDRESS: 14-16 Morris Road, McCRAE FOR SALE: Expressions Of Interest Closing Monday 16th March DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 car AGENT: Darren Sadler 0448 947 622, Granger Estate Agents, 2327 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 8800 mpnews.com.au

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122 WIMBLEDON AVENUE, MOUNT ELIZA

CUTTING EDGE DESIGN BRILLIANCE IN MT ELIZA’S HEART Created out of a deep desire to complement his design brilliance with the perfect finishes, this luxury residence showcases all the skill and design flair of highly respected builder SDS Prestige Homes. A single-level floorplan in the heart of seaside Mt Eliza, the brand new 4 bedroom home has exquisite finishes and a simple but superb floorplan featuring a grand 3m wide hall stretching through the centre of the home and vast living areas with herringbone oak floors. A stone and Miele kitchen with butler’s pantry forms a spectacular hub of the home with stacked sliding doors to the covered alfresco area and full BBQ kitchen, while a luxurious master suite has 2 separate tailored walk-in robes and a sleek ensuite with large rain shower. The home also features a freestanding soaker tub in the family bathroom, a triple garage and auto front gate for extreme privacy.

PRICE GUIDE: $2.5M - $2.75M INSPECTION:

Saturday 12:00-12:30pm

CONTACT:

James Crowder 0407 813 377

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30 BUCKLEY STREET, SAFETY BEACH

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REFURBISH & BUILD EQUITY BESIDE THE MARINA Representing incredible value so close to Martha Cove marina, this 4 bedroom residence is a beach house where memories are made or an affordable home with exciting scope to refurbish and build equity. With a striking faรงade and established gardens delivering alluring street presence, the home boasts 2 large living areas, wood heater, soaring ceilings, a kitchen with gas cooktop, 2 bathrooms, double remote garage with rear roller door, bungalow, BBQ area and giant fruit trees.

AUCTION: TERMS: PRICE: INSPECTION: CONTACT:

Saturday 22nd February at 11am 10% deposit, balance 30/ 60 days $690,000 - $750,000 Saturday 10:30-11:00am James Crowder 0407 813 377

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Full of extras for the largest of families, this 4 bedroom home is a whole lot more than meets the eye with an extra living area, extra home office and extra car accommodation, while solar power and vegetable gardens keep your bills to a minimum. Just minutes from Mornington and just walking distance to buses, primary and secondary schools, there are 2 living areas, a central wood heater, kitchen with a gas stove and dishwasher, large covered terrace with BBQ, ducted heating, aircon, secure double carport and a garage/workshop.

AUCTION: TERMS: PRICE: INSPECTION: CONTACT:

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Saturday 22nd February at 1pm 10% deposit, balance 60 days $480,000 - $520,000 Saturday 12:30-1:00pm James Crowder 0407 813 377

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“The difference between a good price and a great price is a great estate agent”

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LOVE THIS HOME

BRAND NEW HAMPTONS-STYLE CHARMER SECURE for yourself a brand new home in this prime Mt Eliza pocket, just moments from shops, parks and transport. Bringing the popular Hamptons style to the peninsula, this attractive single level home offers an appealing low maintenance lifestyle with surprising space and welcome luxury. Handsome timber floorboards extend throughout a formal lounge with gas log fire and the open plan kitchen with family meals area that also features quality Smeg appliances, sleek stone benchtops and a large walk-in pantry. Opening from the family room is a timber deck that overlooks the flat, low maintenance backyard. There are three bedrooms, the larger master bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe, with remaining bedrooms, both with built-in robes, sharing the main bathroom with cosy under floor heating. Complete with ducted heating and air-conditioning, this beautiful home also boasts a ducted vacuum system and from the street is a double garage with storage space and internal access.n

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ADDRESS: 9 Wendy Avenue, MOUNT ELIZA FOR SALE: $1,250,000 - $1,350,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car AGENT: Rob Ferguson 0412 789 696, Lupton Ferguson Real Estate, 5 Davies Avenue, Mount Eliza, 9787 6650

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Beachside Development Site

When Convenience is King!

MornIngton 125 Tanti Avenue

• 999m2 Approx • 2/3 Unit Site (stca) • Consulting Rooms (stca) • Very comfortable older style home with bungalow • Subject to existing tenancy to Nov 2020

MornIngton 5/3 King Street

For sale $1,125,000

• In an enviable position with Bay glimpses, this stylish home will inspire a peaceful lifestyle only metres to the Esplanade

For sale $1,250,000

Inspect By appointment

• Flexible floor-plan offers dual living areas, 3 bedrooms and 2 bath plus powder room

Inspect OFI or by inspection

Mandy castle 0407 855 585 mandy.castle@jlbre.com

• Both levels of this home boast airy 9ft ceilings and the convenience of RC air-con, DGH and ducted vacuum

cameron McDonald 0418 330 916 ruralsales@jlbre.com.au

• A landscaped, yet low maintenance courtyard is a soothing escape from the outside world

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• Breathtaking Bay views in one direction and the Martha Cove waterway in the other

For Sale $1,645,000

• Two levels of spacious living & entertaining spread out over approx 35 squares

Inspect OFI or by appointment

• Upstairs includes the master bedroom, kitchen and living areas which soak up the magnificent bay vista

Stuart cox 0417 124 707 stuartc@jlbre.com.au

Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au

“Blue Oars” The Ideal Retreat

SaFety Beach 8 Seaspray Close

• The huge downstairs rumpus room complete with wet bar is the ideal teenage retreat

BalnarrIng Beach 13 Fethers Road

• Quintessential Balnarring Beach weekender located within easy walk of beach, Westernport Yacht Club and Tulum Store via grassed laneway

auction Saturday 14th March at 11am

• Light open living plan and stylish kitchen and bathroom • Split system heating and cooling • Timber deck at rear and undercover verandah at front

Inspect OFI or by appointment John hanna 0408 374 334 john.hanna@jlbre.com.au

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AGENTS CHOICE

ELEGANT VILLAGE LIVING

SCENIC SECLUSION

WALKING distance from Mount Eliza shops and cafes, this elegant townhouse – part of the Eliza Place gated community – represents a premium low-maintenance beachside lifestyle or investment. Definitely one for the style conscious buyer who also loves the seaside vibe, this renovated classic provides spacious living with two deluxe upstairs bedrooms each with ensuite - there is third bathroom downstairs – and a fabulous kitchen showcasing stone benchtops complemented by sleek stainless steel appliances. High ceilings on both levels enhance the sense of space and the natural light which gleams off the handsome timber floors and you can relish in the cooling summer breezes with French doors opening to a front balcony and an undercover alfresco deck at the rear of the home. Other features include a carport, ducted gas heating, split system air-conditioning and a garden shed.n

CRAFTED onto a private 793 square metre allotment that captures a glorious bay view, this hillside hideaway will set hearts alight with its tranquil, endless summer vibe. Lush gardens frame this charming split-level home that is filled with just the right amount of contemporary quirk where each room has its own distinct look and feel. From the entry foyer, a long hallway takes you through the upstairs section of the home with a series of spacious bedrooms and living zones to either side. The front lounge has a woodheater set into a brick feature wall which is nicely contrasted by the timber ceilings and exposed beams, whilst the superb dining area has two sets of sliding doors that open out to the covered alfresco deck. A neat kitchen has plenty of bench and cupboard space with appliances including a stainless-steel oven with gas cooktop and rangehood. Downstairs is well-set up for extended family with partially self-contained living including a fourth bedroom, a second lounge and a third bathroom. The leafy block features ornamental grape vines and established gardens front and back with a large paved area alongside the home providing some off-street parking space.n

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ADDRESS: 1/109 Canadian Bay Road, MOUNT ELIZA FOR SALE: $750,000 - $790,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car AGENT: Jax Carlyle-McKenzie 0426 247 090, Eview Mornington Peninsula, 311 Main Street, Mornington, 5971 0300

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ADDRESS: 5 Asquith Avenue, MOUNT MARTHA FOR SALE: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 car AGENT: Kara James 0412 939 224, Stone Real Estate, Suite 2/1a Main Street, Mornington, 5970 8000

Licensed Estate Agent - Jo Kidder Estate Agent Licence no. 078082L

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MORNINGTON 30 Kathleen Crescent

LIVE WITH STYLE IN THE PERFECT LOCATION

Offering an abundance of space, this immaculately presented, newly refurbished home exudes opulence and charm. Set on a large allotment of 1079sqm in a well established area boasting beautiful gums and prestige properties, you will be amazed by what’s on offer. • Parent’s retreat • Master bedroom with walk-in robe & modern ensuite • Study or guest bedroom • Large formal lounge with gas log fire • Fully equipped kitchen with open plan family meals area • Alfresco entertaining area overlooking in-ground pool • Separate rumpus room / games room • Stunning family bathroom with separate toilet and powder room • Fantastic laundry with plenty of storage and direct access to back garden.

FOR SALE: $1.29M - $1.39M Inspect: Saturday 10:45 - 11:15am Contact: Jo Kidder 0404 088 106 / jo@kidderre.com.au mpnews.com.au

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2 & 3/9 Seaton Road, Mornington Luxury by the beach is yours for the taking in one of Mornington’s most keenly sought-after beachside locations within the Dava precinct with these three state-of-the-art residences currently under construction. Designed to reflect the demand for quality custom-built low-maintenance surroundings, the designer detail, expansive floorplans offering three bedroom two bathroom accommodation, seamless outdoor entertaining areas, zoned living, luxuriant stone and Smeg kitchen and deluxe ground-floor main bedroom suite provide exemplary comfort within a few minutes’ walk of Fossil Beach and close to Dave Drive Village, Main Street’s cafes, Bentons Square, Campbell Reserve, transport and schools.

Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Auction

69A Hove Road, Rosebud This brand new single-level north-facing three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence has been custom designed for the downsizer who demands the best. Executed by one of Mornington Peninsula’s most experienced developers, the home is luxuriously appointed and considered. Low-maintenance in design and upkeep, this stylish home offers bright unrestricting north-facing open plan living and dining merging with a fabulous hardwood entertaining deck, sleek stone and Westinghouse kitchen, luxury master bedroom suite, hardwood ﬂooring, climate control and double remote garage with internal access. Brilliantly located opposite Bay Views Golf Course and convenient to cafes, Rosebud shopping, buses and the beach.

Auction Saturday 7th March 11.00am Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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INTRODUCING

W AT E R F A L L G A R D E N S ROSEBU D

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F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N P L E AS E C O N TAC T:

Robert Bowman: 0417 173 103 robert@bowmanandcompany.com.au

Darren Sadler: 0448 947 622 darren.sadler@granger.com.au

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/Commercial

Modern warehouse within Industrial Estate dromana 16 Dalkeith Drive • 254m2 approx • Kitchen and toilet facilities • Suitable for a variety of uses • Car parking • Own street frontage • Excellent freeway access • Available Now

For lease $2272.92 + GST + Outgoings

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Red Hill Village Shopping Centre red Hill 137 Shoreham Road • Shop 1 – 88.3m2 (approx.) $24,724 per annum + GST + Outgoings • Shop 2 –71m2 (approx.) $17,750 per annum + GST + Outgoings • Rare opportunity to be a part of the popular Red Hill Village Shopping Centre • Bright and spacious, full of natural light • Access to large common area decking • Ample car parking at the front & rear of shopping centre

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Wednesday 11th March at 5:00pm

STOCKTON’S COOLSTORE - A PENINSULA TOURIST ICON • Retail food premises in prominent location with endless opportunities for alternative use (S.T.C.A.) • Huge multi-function building of approx 300sqm with loading bay, plenty of refrigeration, high ceilings, plenty of parking and all the charm of yesteryear. • Certificate of Compliance for Retail Use recently issued by Mornington Peninsula Shire enables applications for almost any other use. The first time ever offered. • Land size: 1553 square metres

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Meet the PRINCIPAL DROMANA

College

It is a privilege to be the Principal of Dromana College and I delight in the opportunity to share with the wider community our success as a high performing school of academic excellence. I would like to begin by congratulating the whole college community on a fantastic 2019, with our students having achieved excellence in a diverse range of learning programs and co-curricular activities. Our students are challenged, motivated and engaged by interesting, exciting and relevant curriculum that caters for their needs.

INTRODUCING OUR

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A C H I E V E R S PATRICK MACDONALD, JESSICA LAZNER (DUX) AND SAMUEL MARR

Dromana College is extremely proud of the outstanding VCE results achieved by the 2019 Year 12 student cohort. Our excellent VCE results clearly position Dromana College as the college of academic excellence within the local community once again, bearing testament to the engaging, comprehensive and sequential learning program delivered throughout Years 7 to 12. Whilst we have great pride in our exceptional results and continue to set new benchmarks, our community can rest assured that we will strive for continuous improvement in our engaging and rigorous teaching and learning program. Dromana College gives first priority to Literacy and Numeracy as the core and essential building blocks which underpin all learning, and which enable students to excel so that they can achieve their personal best. Students thrive in our supportive culture of high expectations, where our excellent teachers are seen as the most important resource in facilitating student success. Our hard working and dedicated staff clearly understand their core business: focusing on effective teaching and learning and improving student outcomes. We also encourage and promote an extensive extra and co-curricula program to ensure that students have the right balance alongside their academic endeavors. This is further complemented by our outstanding college facilities, providing an environment which is conducive to learning whilst also promoting a safe and orderly school. Each graduating student in the Dromana College ‘Class of 2019’ can look forward, with great confidence, to a successful future as a well-rounded and high achieving young adult, ready and equipped to begin their post-school journey. For the overwhelming majority of our graduates, this includes admission into the university course of their first choice. At Dromana College we provide a steadfast guarantee to our community that we will work tirelessly to continue our impressive trend of outstanding results for all students. Congratulations and best wishes to our ‘Class of 2019’ who have further consolidated our position as the school of academic choice on the Mornington Peninsula. Simon Jones Assistant Principal – Senior School

As I contemplate the year ahead, I again return to the greatest strengths of our school, the relationships between staff and students and the sense of belonging that our community fosters. The learning relationship of our students with their teachers and vice versa is exemplary, built on the college values of respect, integrity, personal best and responsibility and underpinned by clear learning intentions. The college’s well established vision continues to deliver excellent outcomes for all our students. In 2019 Dromana College students out performed all other local secondary providers. More than 90% of our Year 12 students achieved above the state mean. An independent whole school review of the college programs, relationships and achievements, determined Dromana College to be a high performing school of academic excellence. The report also commended the expansion of our school’s extra curricula enhancement programs to include Athletics, Dance, Science and Technology, Design, Basketball, Football, Swimming, Sailing, Aerobics and Cycling which run adjacent to the school day. The outlook for 2020 is outstanding. Our focus, as always, is to deliver the best academic outcomes for all our students. At the same time, we have committed additional resources to the redevelopment of our Year 11 Learning Area to complement our continuous cycle of facilities upgrades. The college values are at the core of our commitments, and underpin the strong sense of wellbeing and community that our school enjoys

ALAN MARR PRINCIPAL DROMANA COLLEGE

110 Harrisons Road, Dromana, VIC 3936 Phone: 03 5987 2805 email: dromana.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au www.dsc.vic.edu.au

As the highest performing secondary school on the Mornington Peninsula, Dromana College will continue to work tirelessly to develop and consolidate the many exemplary educational programs on offer. With outstanding facilities, a committed professional staff and a caring school community, students are challenged to explore their interests and talents to achieve their personal best.

Open Night 110 Harrisons Road, Dromana, Victoria 3936 Entry via Old White Hill Road

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Tuesday 28 April 2020 at 6.00pm ‘Lessons come from the journey… not the destination’

Tours available Tuesday mornings at 9:30am. Please phone 03 5987 2805 for bookings.

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LETTERS

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au

Minister for non-services and bureaucrats to blame Who was the academic idiot bureaucrat and federal minister for human non-services that made the decision to close Mornington Centrelink and Medicare offices even without informing Flinders MP, Health Minister Greg Hunt (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). I note that [Government Services] Minister Stuart Robert is a close friend of the prime minister [Scott Morrison], even sharing a house while in Canberra, and is the Assistant Treasurer. Perhaps the motivation is to allow the federal treasurer to achieve his surplus, regardless of the inconvenience and cost to the local community of pensioners? So, what next? Are Rosebud, Frankston and Cranbourne also to be closed? These so-called bureaucrats expect us all to use the internet to deal with the department, regardless of age and experience with that procedure. From personal experience, being a very senior senior, I updated assets (with the help of family) on the system and was told I would be contacted by the department, as the figure was in excess to the “noffn”, whatever that is. However, I heard nothing further for a few weeks and had to contact Greg Hunt’s office to ascertain what they were seeking. His office advised that they required further documentation, which was immediately supplied in person to the Rosebud Centrelink office. Six months later I received an account for payment from Centrelink for a $100 overpayment of the age pension. It is about time these overpaid academic Idiots, bureaucrats and politicians spent more time and effort in improving the system, as opposed to reducing further inadequate services to the community. But we can only blame ourselves can’t we, as we elected them. Robert Troutbeck, Boneo

Callous closure After reeling at the lack of action on such things as climate change and sports rorts, I thought that at least we could rely on being looked after [by the federal government]. Not the case - front page news regarding the closure of Mornington Centrelink blew this dream to bits (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). What callous lack of thinking allowed the federal government to attack the most disadvantaged of our community by making it near impossible to keep appointments or conduct Centrelink business vital to their welfare? It is already an appalling state of affairs that allows Newstart recipients to attempt to survive on $275 a week without placing this hardship upon them. It would also be well advised to think of aged pensioners and people with disabilities among others and treat them with compassion, not callousness. I would urge [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt to urgently raise this matte in Parliament to prevent this astonishing action. Concerned members of the public can also contact their local member to urgently stop this abuse of our most vulnerable. Mel Farnbach, Balnarring

Shabby treatment [Flinders MP] MP Greg Hunt, and our whole Mornington Peninsula community, are being treated rather shabbily by the Morrison government. Closing Centrelink and Medicare access to a large portion of the peninsula is cavalier (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). Is this the first move towards privatisation of these services? Reducing staff numbers of a service already well understaffed, would make this an attractive proposition for some carpetbagger friends of our corruption-prone government. After raising my concerns about this with Mr Hunt, he assured me that he’s working terribly hard on a reversal of this sorry decision. It’s not that the peninsula is blessed with the greatest public transport system so people can access services many miles away. Which leads me to the question, where is our Liberal state MP for Mornington [David Morris] when you need him? Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

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Pain and suffering Is [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt (also the Health Minister) willing to stand by while some faceless minister from Canberra closes Centrelink? Is he aware of the pain, the suffering, the inconvenience this causes? What does he care, he is a politician [and] they don’t listen to ordinary people. Maybe it is helping to balance the budget. Terry Catlow, Mornington

Robodebt extortion What a despicable act by our (so-called) Liberal government in closing the Mornington Centrelink and Medicare offices (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). Our seemingly ineffectual Flinders MP Greg Hunt, reckons he didn’t know. Tell that to the judge at the next election. We need to know who authorised this malicious act, and why. Or will it remain a state secret? Clearly, welfare recipients, be they aged or other pensioners, or desperately destitute Newstart recipients, are not worth taxpayers’ dollars for assistance at a Mornington office, whereas $100 million strategically spent for “sports grants” is a valuable investment to keep a few MPs in power. With private health insurance in rapid decline, any surreptitious injury possible to Medicare is beneficial. Thousands of our unworthy untouchables are homeless because they can’t afford rent, or penniless because they can. A great many of these don’t want or need a computer and internet plan to communicate with Centrelink and fill in forms. Too many can’t. Was our local office overwhelmed by the response to the illegal “robodebt” racket? Or by pensioners like me who, following due process, reported the death of a loved one and was subsequently unceremoniously directed to pay to Centrelink, the loved one’s $20,000 alleged debt, without evidence, statement or invoice? Just send the money. This would be criminal extortion in any other country, since I had no liability for this debt. Ignoring these people doesn’t work, you have to eyeball them and sort them out. Centrelink needs radical reform, a new start, from top to bottom, especially customer nonservice. Sack the incompetent and arrogant and keep our absolutely essential offices here (providing there are enough surviving employees). Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Distrust over airfield Having been embarrassed into allowing the Tyabb air show to proceed due to community pressure, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is now moving to restrict future airfield operations. The 17 February planning services committee meeting aims to restrict the airport, flying school and other businesses. Why? Is it because of complaints from a ratepayers group? Or to facilitate what I regard as the inappropriate Stuart Road high density development next to the airport on “rural residential” land. That’s 252 houses on 25 acres. This recent council agitation against the airport coincides with that lifestyle development proposal and with a change in council’s “openness” with respect to the airport. Council sought airport cooperation for a noise survey in February 2019, the report was to be made available to Peninsula Aero Club as a basis for it to formulate a voluntary unenforceable master plan. Council refused to release the report. Why? Did it show noise is not an issue and therefore ratepayer complaints are not justified, or did it reveal council should never have allowed the existing Stuart Road development? On the understanding the legal opinion would be shared, council sought and received assistance from PAC as council investigated airport permits and operations. PAC cooperated, council then refused to share the opinion. So much for trust and cooperation.

This attitude from council leads to mistrust. Now the air show is imminent council intends to recommence its attacks on the airport, flying school and airport businesses. This is a waste of community rates in what promise to be an expensive legal battle. It makes one wonder if these councillors deserve re-election, or is this attack coming from within the planning department for other undisclosed reasons? Maybe the state government should intervene. Ian Johnson, Somerville So Mornington Peninsula Shire wants more power under the planning laws (“Shire wants more power under planning laws” The News 5/2/20)). It would be inappropriate to grant this shire more powers because they do not wield the powers they already have in a responsible manner. One need only consider last year’s episode when the shire planning department issued written stop work notices to aviation-related businesses at Tyabb Airfield, including the flying school. Despite numerous requests for information from the shire, no valid reasons have been given for this action. Some commentators have speculated that the shire is trying to close down the airfield to enable property development that would otherwise be incompatible with the airfield. An obvious example is the current attempt to develop a retirement village on the airfield boundary. It is unfortunate that these activities by the shire are occurring at a time when the City of Casey is under the microscope for alleged corruption.One wonders if all councils need to be scrutinised more closely by an independent authority. Mornington Peninsula Shire must not be given additional planning powers. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Eric Collier, Somerville

Time to serve I do like to read the letters each week, but I am slowly being disillusioned by the names of John Cain, Rupert Steiner, Brian A Mitchelson and, occasionally, Joe Lenzo. I agree that we have our own disillusioned bias as being irrefutable, a Labor, Liberal or Greens philosophical follower, but I think it is about time that these participants in the letters furore call it a day on blaming one party or another party. They may claim we are not doing enough for the climate and they read what they want to read and interpret what suits their philosophy and do not seem to see there is another side. We are, as a nation/state/community, called upon to help. Help comes in many ways, donations of money, time and labour. I would like to know if the above named have made any such donations or just spend time criticising and making judgements on the merits and faults of others. I can find fault with a lot of things in my life, and I endeavour to correct them, without castigating myself or others that maybe involved. I think it’s about time these letter writers take a good look at themselves and, instead of criticising, decide that unless it is anything of benefit to the universe/globe/Australia/and the Mornington Peninsula, they stop their belly-aching and reconsider what they could do for Earth and the peninsula. They should cast aside their political values and think, not of themselves and their political ideology, and suggest what we can do to assist our planet and community, in a way that may benefit everybody, and just not themselves. David Lines, Tyabb

Ironic backlash Oh the irony of it! Graham Griffth announces that we need “pearls of wisdom and humour” in the letters page and need a break from the “loony lefties” that presently dominate (“Need writers with humour and pearls of wisdom” Letters 4/2/20). While he makes a valid point, surely he didn’t think that said loonies would simply sail off into the sunset and disappear? Opinionated people never do that. Politics 101 guidelines are clear: the best form of defense is attack. And boy, didn’t they all come out fighting? With vehement indignation they penned some of their best intellectual garbage (disguised as pearls of wisdom) to date (“Creative criticism”, “Hidden humour”,

“Misguided humour” and “Right name callers” Letters 12/2/20). So Graham, that idea backfired spectacularly didn’t it? Don’t be discouraged it’s all quite humorous really. Peter Evans, Mt. Martha

The right links There are many right wing equivalents (cantankerous conservatives, witless wits, reasonless righties) to the loony left. Here’s just a few of the many: The Collation, the True Blue Crew, the United Patriots Front, Fraser Anning’s Conservative National Party, the Antipodean Resistance, Australian Defence League, Australia First Party, Hellenic Nationalists of Australia, Patriotic Youth League, Proud Boys, Reclaim Australia, Rise Up Australia Party, United Patriots Front and, of course, One Nation. The list goes on but I have a word limit on my thesis. Every extremist killing in the US in 2018 had a link to a right-wing extremism, according to a January 2019 report from the Anti-Defamation League’s Centre on Extremism. The findings are consistent with other recent research on rightwing extremism in the US, which shows it’s on the rise. The threat from extreme rightwing terrorism in Australia has increased, ASIO says And almost all of these are perpetuated by white people, many who use the Bible to justify their actions. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Continuing debate Geez, the holidays went quick. Michael G Free is back in print full of inaccuracies as usual (“Hidden humour” Letters 11/2/20). I used Tuvalu as an example of inundation however, other islands such as the Marshall Islands and Nauru are another couple to be going on with. He makes much of the display of children in a wading pool and I found his description of the woman very sexist by unnecessarily referring to her size. He probably thought that was humorous. That display was highlighting the threat of inundation. Michael would have seen film footage of water slowly creeping over the land and swallowing the beachfront of Pacific Islands. If there had been a threat of sea level rising while [Prime Minister] Scott [Morrison] was there, he would have been on the first plane out of there. What Morrison witnessed was a token of the islanders’ problem, much like the token he displayed when he came sashaying into Parliament hugging his lump of coal, declaring his love and devotion to the coal industry. I’m glad Michael was amused at the plight of Tuvaluans. My highlight was sometime back when Michael suggested all was well, regarding climate change with us, because it wasn’t happening in the Southern Hemisphere. A real belly laugh that one. John Cain, McCrae

Price of delivery I too want to share my concerns about the roundabout at the Jetty Road and freeway intersection (“Upgrade delay” Letters 11/2/20). I often avoid this intersection because of safety and congestion problems. I am also interested to know when {Flinders MP] Greg Hunt will honour his election promises. He promised to deliver the Jetty Road overpass. If he wants to win again, he needs to deliver on his promises. This is why [Premier Daniel] Andrews won the state election, because he promised to remove 50 level crossings and he actually kept his promise. It’s not rocket science. Eileen Lambert, Rosebud

Poo survey A 2019 Pets in Australia report tells us we live with more than five million companion dogs. That’s a whole lot of dog poo to deal with. I’m a PhD student at CQUniversity and a dog owner. I’m researching whether we can compost dog poo at home and make it safe for use in backyard vege gardens. An important part of my study is finding out how much poo dogs produce, whether their owners pick it up, what they use and what they do with it. My online survey is short, anonymous, and seeks dog owners’ views and habits around collection and disposal of dog poo. Any Australian dog owner over 13 can participate at www. surveymonkey.com/r/DogFaecesDisposal Emily Bryson, Lockleys, South Australia

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Grandparents Playgroup Registrations are now open for our grandparents playgroup. A semi-structured program, in a purpose built space specifically for grandparent carers. Mondays 10am-12noon. Located in the Barn – behind the Anglican Church 3 Queen Street, Mornington. For more info & registration forms for this group contact Deacon Liz 0419 581 792 or deaconliz@mmmanglican.org.au Mornington Peninsula Petanque Club Come and enjoy the fun playing petanque on Wednesday and Sundays at Moorooduc Recreation Reserve Derril Road Moorooduc from 3pm - 5pm DST for further information contact: Jim 0458548491 or Jan Macinnis 0409132761 or email morningtonpetanque@gmail.com Mt Eliza Farmers Market 9am – 1pm. Held the fourth Sunday of the month. Mt Eliza Village, Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza. $2 entry Mornington Peninsula Veterans Cricket Missing active cricket & looking for some exercise? Join the growing trend of former and current cricketers, now over 60, who are re-establishing their cricketing skills? We play matches every Sunday and mid week so there are plenty of opportunities to have a game of cricket in a wonderful social atmosphere. For more info call Michael 0407 823619 or Ian 59751683 or email mbou2030@bigpond.net View Club Members of Mornington VIEW Club will meet at the Mornington Golf Club on the fourth Friday of each month at noon. We are a very active and friendly club that is now in its 26th year of raising money for The Smith Family supporting disadvantaged Australian school children. New members are always welcome. Call Judy on 0410 486 204 or Jenny on 0426 240 573. Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club Players Wanted. Under 10’s, 12’s, 14’. Both male + female. Men’s, Women’s and Masters 35+ + 45+ Come and join our family friendly, inclusive club. We can provide a team to suit all levels of experience and skills. Please contact Cheryle: 03 9766 7478 or info@mphc.org.au Mornington Environment Monthly meeting held 1st Thursday of each month at Mornington Library Meeting Room at 7:00pm. Contact morningtonea@gmail.com Frankston & District Stamp Club Not sure what to do with your old stamp collection? Come along and meet our friendly club members, always available for help and advice. We meet at 7.00 pm on the third Thursday each month at Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford. Enquiries 5995 9783. Epilepsy Support Group Meet every 2nd Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish, 60 Davey St, Frankston from 1pm – 3pm. Further details phone Sue 0407 509 519 or Cris 0437 386 867 Frankston Parkinson’s Peer Support Group Meets in the Bridget Clancy room at St John of God hospital, from 10 am on the 3rd Monday of each month to listen to speakers, share information and socialise. More info available from Karen 0412 979 902 or Glenys 0437 956 305. Mornington Mahjong Mornington Mahjong Group meets Tuesdays and Fridays at the Mornington RSL in Virginia Street Mornington. We will teach you if you are new to this fascinating game. Contact Lucy 5981 0801 or 0416 043 527

Mornington Dutch Australian Seniors Club Inviting you for a social get together, every Monday from 10.30am - 2pm. Join us in a Dutch card game, “Klaverjas” and a social game of Rummicub. Coffee and tea supplied. New members welcome. For more information ring Nel 59775680 or Elly 0432933292. Tyabb Hall - Frankston Flinders Rd, Tyabb. Free parking Writers and Poets Society Meetings Morn Pen/Frankston Writers & Poets Society Meet fortnightly at Benton’s Square community centre, 145 Benton’s road, Mornington at 11 am – we all have a story inside us to write. Warm, supportive, and inviting group welcome you. $5 includes refreshments and friendship. E: mpwritersfest@gmail.com www.mpwritersfest.org FB & twitter Volunteers Wanted Enveco Health is an innovative social enterprise aiming to assist those with mental ill-health live independently in the community and to recover in a supportive non-clinical environment. We’re currently seeking volunteers to get involved in this innovative project. If you would like to know more visit www.enveco.org.au and send us a message. Mornington Peninsula Community Dog Club Come and have fun with your dog while training it. We welcome dogs of any age. Every Saturday morning at Citation Oval, Mt Martha. Beginners class is at 10.15am. We help you to train your dog to listen to you and be obedient using positive reinforcement, through fun and games and everyday life experiences. For more info contact June 0407846991 or www.dogclub.org.au. Probus Club The Combined Mornington Probus Club has a new meeting venue which is now at The Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Drive, Mornington. The Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at 9.30 for 10.00am. Visitors are most welcome. Call the Membership Officer on 5975 3901 for details. National Seniors Mornington Peninsula Branch welcomes members and visitors to meetings on the third Monday of each month, 2pm for 2:30pm start in Room 2, Bentons Square Community Centre, Bentons Road, Mornington. Guest speakers, afternoon tea, friendly people, 2019 social calendar available. Contact jillfalla@hotmail.com Card and Board Games Group New social group looking for members who are interested in an array of card and board games. We are looking at 500, Bridge, SOLO, Scrabble, Chess and more. Everyone is welcome! Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Gold coin donation. Equipment is provided however you are more than welcome to bring along a game. Bentons Square Community Centre, 145 Bentons Rd, Mornington Mornington Life Activities Club We meet bi-monthly on the 1st Tues of the even month at Mornington Information Centre. We are a friendly group and welcome new members. Many activities are on offer – table tennis, walking groups, golf, yoga, dinners, trivia nights, jazz nights and bbqs. Phone Miriam 0408 332 817 for further info. Alcoholics Anonymous - Mornington Peninsula Do you need help to stop drinking? You’re not alone, contact us now on our 24 hour helpline 1300 880 390 or find a local meeting at www.aatimes.org.au/meetings

Grandparents Playgroup Registrations are now open for our grandparents playgroup. A semi-structured program, in a purpose built space specifically for grandparent carers. Mondays 10am-12noon. Located in the Barn – behind the Anglican Church 3 Queen Street, Mornington. For more info & registration forms for this group contact Deacon Liz 0419 581 792 or deaconliz@mmmanglican.org.au JP locations National & International documents inc affadavits, stat decs & cert copies signed FREE of charge at police stations on the Peninsula. Mornington: Mondays & Thursdays 11am to 2pm. or Google find a JP Victoria or Ph1300365567. Polio Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Please come to our support group meeting held at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540 Peninsula Transport Assist needs Volunteer Drivers Do you have time, like driving and want to contribute to your community? Induction costs are covered and drivers are reimbursed from pick-up to return locations. For details call the P.T.A. Office on 03 9708 8241 or email: peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com. P.T.A. also needs drivers for 12 and 24 seater buses. Mt Martha Valley Probus Club Held every second Thursday of the month, starting at 9.30am, at the Community Hall Dromana. Come along and meet us, we are a very active club and all are welcome. Details 5982 1892 Mt Eliza Mahjong Club The Evening Group of the Mount Eliza Mah Jong Club meets each Monday evening in the Mount Eliza Village Community House from 7 – 9pm. New members are always welcome, seasoned players or new to the game. Our friendly members are very happy to introduce them to this ancient game. Mt Eliza Neighbourhood House Walking Group for Men. Join Lester and other men for a moderate paced 4km walk around Mount Eliza. Starts 8.30am every Tuesday. For further information contact Lester on 0407 414 955. Over 55’s Mt Eliza Seniors Club Calling over 55’s who are interested in participating in various activities, including table tennis, dancing, tai chi, carpet bowls, snooker, computer classes, card afternoons and films. Enjoy a cuppa and good chat in our Mt Eliza clubrooms. Further info Lorraine on 5977 3838 or 0434 088 821 www.mteliza55plusclub.com Community Lunch. Join us for a “Pot Luck” lunch each Thursday from 12 pm to 1 pm. Lunch is prepared and cooked in our own kitchen. Cost $5. Bookings essential before Wednesday 2pm. Mt Eliza Neighbourhood House 90 Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza phone 9787 8160.

Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group BERG Mt Martha is a bushland friends group for the Balcombe Estuary Reserves Mirang Ave Mt Martha. Regular working bees are held on Sun, Tues, Wed and Friday mornings as well as Waterwatch and Estuary watch to monitor water quality. For more information please contact: info@berg.org.au, 0447 160 288, www.berg.org.au Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group Bentons Square Community Centre 7:00pm second Wednesday each month Share the journey in a relaxed, caring environment. Partners, carers and friends are most welcome. Contact 0422 608 345 peninsulapcsg@hotmail.com Probus The Mt Eliza Village Ladies Probus Club, meet on the first Monday of each month at 10.00am at the Uniting Church, Canadian Bay Rd. Mt Eliza. We welcome visitors and new members. Details 9787 3640 Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society Public Stargazing Hear inspiring talks, view stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes at 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Melway ref 151 E1. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable. Details www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252. Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/mpas0/ Zonta Club of Mornington Peninsula Inc. 3rd Thursday of every month, 7.00pm – 9.30pm Zonta is a leading global service organisation of professionals, empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Join us at a dinner meeting and see what we do. Email: zontamornington@hotmail.com Community Choir Monday night 7 – 9 pm Our new choir is up and running but we need more members! Led by Jess Wynne, the choir will be singing old songs, new songs, and songs from around the world. For beginners and the more experience and you don’t have to read music to attend. $10.00 per session, first session free, just come along. For further info please contact the Mt Martha House 466 Esplanade, phone 5974 2297 Mornington Police Senior Community Register Helping the elderly, frail and isolated community members to feel safe in their homes. For more information and or application forms to join the register phone 5970 4983. Mon - Fri 9.00am - Noon We are located at the Police Station in Main Street, Mornington Mount Eliza Men’s Shed. Our men’s shed opens each Wed afternoon from 1.30pm to 4pm, and each Thurs morning from 9.30am to 12pm. We are looking at opening on a Tuesday morning to accommodate new members. Do visit our web site: www.mountelizamensshed. org and enjoy the pitch in the Events section. Pop in at the Mount Eliza Club site to have a chat.

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All aboard for a special Thomas & friends celebration Puffing Billy Railway celebrates 75 years of Thomas the Tank Engine WHEN Rev Wilbert Awdry wrote his first book, The Three Railway Engines, in 1945, he had no idea that his story about trains on the Island of Sodor would go on to captivate generations of children from all over the world. The Three Railway Engines was the first of 42 books in The Railway Series that inspired the beloved television show that every child (and parent!) now knows as Thomas and Friends. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first book and Thomas’ birthday, Puffing Billy Railway, Australia’s favourite steam train, is giving eight lucky ‘A Day Out with Thomas’ guests a chance to win the ultimate - money can’t buy - Thomas the Tank Engine experience. Everyone who purchases a ticket to an upcoming Autumn session of ‘A Day Out with Thomas’ at Puffing Billy will go into the draw to win one of two daily prizes. The first prize will give the winner a once in a lifetime experience to hop onboard Thomas, meet the driver, have their photo taken, and then enjoy a Thomas themed tea menu surrounded by everyone’s favourite tank engine and his friends (valid for two adults and two children). Second prize is a special Thomas and Friends prize pack valued at $75. ‘A Day out with Thomas’ takes place at Puffing Billy’s Gembrook Station on 22nd, 23rd and 29th February, and 1st, 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd March, 2020. Guests will enjoy a 35-minute train ride with Thomas and his friends, as well a range of other activities, including: • The Imagination Station - play & create with Thomas and his friends • Meet the Fat Controller • Watch the engines shunting through the yards • Jumping castles • Animal nursery

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of free activities before boarding the train for a 35-minute ride through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges,” Matt said. “Whether it is your child’s first visit to Puffing Billy, or they are returning for this event, the magic of our historic railway and this year’s 75th anniversary makes ‘A Day Out with Thomas’, even more special. We hope everyone can come and join us for a fun family day out to share the excitement

and celebrate Thomas and his friends at Puffing Billy Railway.” Adult tickets are the same price as a child (aged 4 years and over) – with these allinclusive tickets only $42.00 per person, $25.00 for toddlers (aged 1-3 years) and free for children under 1 year. Bookings are essential and must be made online at www.puffingbilly.com.au

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The Red Hill Show - Create your show experience ENTRIES are still open for the 92nd Red Hill Show to be held on Saturday the 7th of March. The Red Hill Showgrounds come alive with the festivities of one the State’s most popular agricultural shows. Kids and Adults can enjoy a full day of activities at this “Community Event of the Year 2019”, now in it’s 92nd year run by the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Visit our website and enter online: www. redhillshow.com.au/forms $10 Kids | $20 Adults | $60 Family | $10 Student & Pensioner Once you enter the showgrounds pavilions, activites, entertainment and RIDES FREE (with exception to a few) including mountainboards workshop, rock climbing, Cha Cha, mechanical bull ride, cup n saucer, pony rides, wildlife encounters, baby animal petting farm, face painting and so much more. Kids can enter the demo fuselage of a Royal Flying Doctors aeroplane or have fun with Red Hill Tennis activities. Kids and adults can win great prizes in the good old Bata Gumboot Toss at 11.30 or watch the amazing Fly Dogs perform all on the bottom oval. The Mornington Peninsula Paddock has some

of our finest producers so don’t forget to bring along your market bags for fresh produce, breads, jams and more. Join the Peninsula Wildflowers ‘Bouquet workshop’ at 1pm. Taste the awarded ciders in the 4th Cider Show and enjoy demonstrations on the MPP Stage with Australia’s Chef of the Year, Michael Cole, pasta making with Kobi Jacks and sausage making with Sonya from Woolumbi Farm. Aside from the remarkable array of animals including Clydesdales, cattle, sheep, alpacas, poultry, minature goats, pet fancy rats, working dogs and more, we are thrilled to have a sheep shearing showing us his trade. There will also be woodturning, spinning and weaving demonstrations and vintage farming equipment. And we are pleased to welcome you to Enjoy refreshments at the new Community Corner with Willum Warrain Indigenous kids caravan and other great community groups. Pavilions will be filled with flowers, fruit, vegetables, honey, cooking, craft, photography and art. For show enquiries: ph:5989 2357 e:info@redhillshow.com.au www.redhillshow.com.au

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SEAROAD Ferries carries more than 800,000 people across Port Phillip Bay every year, but did you know that it also offers some amazing food experiences on board its vessels? In-house chefs fill the menu offerings with local produce, wine, beers and spirits from the two bountiful food and wine regions of Mornington and The Bellarine Peninsulas. Dining is relaxed and scenic as guests sit back and enjoy the magnificent surrounds of the bay, sail past clifftop mansions and historic fortifications. Searoad Ferries offers a range of regular food experiences and some one-off gourmet events as well. Sunday Brunch, specialty high teas and Captain’s lunch are three highlights. Who doesn’t love a good Sunday brunch? Combine that with a couple of hours sailing the magnificent waters of Port Phillip Bay and it’s a match made in heaven. Expect a lavish two-tiered spread of assorted pastries, quiches, finger sandwiches and scones during this indulgent brunch departing Sundays from both

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BUILT in 1990 on a paddock which was located behind an original petrol station, this shopping centre made a significant impact on the centre of the village of Mount Eliza. Heralding the new era in shopping and dining out, the centre included the then hugely popular restaurant, Pizza Piazza. Ritchies IGA have been the anchor tenant since the centre opened and while there has also always been a pharmacy, the other shops and cafes have come and gone over the years. After a change in ownership of the centre 2012, the decision was made to fully upgrade the building which was by now looking jaded. 2013 saw a major refurbishment, extending the supermarket, installing new flooring, skylights, bathrooms and paintwork, making it a warmer, welcoming environment. At this time the supermarket was also fully upgraded and the new style Ritchies IGA was opened, leading the way in boutique style supermarkets which incorporated gourmet product. Formerly The Strand Centre, it was during the redevelopment that a

more appropriate and relevant name should be The Ritchies Village Centre, and that final stage of rebranding completed the new look centre. Now a popular destination for all ages of customers, the excellent mix of retailers and service providers, ease of parking, children’s play area and comfortable seating make the centre a popular shopping centre to visit. You are invited to join the birthday party to celebrate this ‘birthday’ on Thursday 27th February between 2 pm and 5pm when $600 is quite literally ‘up for grabs’. Climb into the cash grab machine and try your luck. The machine will be restocked and will run every 15 minutes throughout the afternoon. For your opportunity to enter simply have a receipt from any business in the centre dated that day. There will be 30% reductions on selected products in the stores, tasting stalls, birthday cake and entertainment throughout the afternoon. The invitation is extended to you all to join the party!

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Sorrento and Queenscliff at11am. There is even a special vegan brunch and bottomless brunch (where the cocktails are bottomless). You certainly won’t leave hungry, or thirsty for that matter! High Tea on the High Seas is great fun throughout the year with various themes including a Chocolate twist for Easter, Gin High Tea and a bottomless sparkling wine version in May to celebrate Mother’s Day. The Bloke’s High Tea for Father’s Day is great fun and includes a specially created menu of sliders, pies and a paddle of beer for dad from breweries on both sides of the bay. Gourmands will love the Captains Lunch. The monthly epicurean events run on the first Saturday of each month departing from both Queenscliff and Sorrento and feature a producer handpicked from either Mornington or Bellarine Peninsula. These producers are showcased during a relaxing three course lunch on a two hour return sail aboard a magnificent Searoad Ferries vessel. More at: www.searoad.com.au

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Returned soldier dead after being thrown from horse Compiled by Cameron McCullough A SAD fatality took place on Sunday last, the victim being Mr Angus Sharkey, who was visiting at “Beachleigh,” the residence of Mrs Forster, Mornington Road. Deceased was riding on the road in the vicinity of the Mornington racecourse, when he was thrown from his horse, and falling on his head, received such injuries as to cause death to ensue very shortly after. Deceased, who was 21 years of age, was a returned soldier. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the interment taking place in the Frankston cemetery with military honors. The coffin was mounted on a gun-carriage and a large numbers of returned men headed the cortege. The following Returned Soldiers acted as pallbearers – Messrs J. C. Murphy, C. Bunney, Petrie, Anderson, Watson, and R. McKenzie. The Rev. A. P. McFarlane officiated at the graveside. *** THE modern plate glass windows, recently added to the premises of Messrs G. E. Rogers and Son, ironmongers, Playne street, attracted considerable attention during the week. More anon. *** IT is announced in our advertising columns that a grand Gymkhana will be held at Hastings on Easter Monday, under the auspices of the Hastings branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association and the Brass Band. The programme will be adver-

tised later. Mr. J. Bickley is the hon. secretary. *** A SPLENDID line of preserving jars just arrived at G E Rogers & Son. *** A GRAND ball and supper to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day will be held in the Hastings Catholic School Hall on Friday, 19th March. Tickets will be sold at 3/-, 2/-, and 1/-. *** HOUSEWIVES will be interested in the new method of bottling fruit. Outfits now on view at G. E. Rogers and Son. *** MR. Percy Lyon announces that he has purchased the business lately carried on by Mr. A Shannon, of Frankston. Mr. Lyon, who is a returned soldier, is a practical baker and pastry cook, and is soliciting a share of public patronage. He undertakes to produce an article that will give entire satisfaction. *** LIEUT. H. W. James, who has seen service with the A.I.F., will give a lantern lecture entitled.”With the Fighting Forces Abroad,” in the Methodist Church, Frankston, on Thursday evening next, at 8 o’clock. *** CR. W. J Oates needs no introduction to the public of Frankston. It will give satisfaction to many to know, however, that he his entered into the business circle of the town, and will materially strengthen the ranks of the progressive commercial men who are endeavouring to push forward the

interests of the town. Mr. Oates announces in another column that he has purchased the business known as the “Frankston Dairy”, lately conducted by Messrs. Peebles and Strong. He intends to conduct the business on up-to-date lines, and guarantees an absolutely pure milk supply, direct from his own well-known dairy farm. *** We have been requested by. Mr. W. Minton, the Hon. Supt. of the Melbourne Ragged Boys’ Home, to acknowledge the receipt of a donation of £1 from Mr. R. R. Drake, the Treasurer of the “Seagull Swimming Club”, Long Island, Frankston, which amount has been accepted with many thanks, on behalf of the Boys’ Home on Oliver’s Hill, Frankston. *** LAST Sunday afternoon the Wattle Club entertained a number of invalid soldiers at Frankston. The following extract from the weekly report of the Red Cross V.M.C. speaks for itself: “Sunday was another ideal day for motoring, and the boys thoroughly enjoyed the run to Frankston, where they were entertained by the ladies of the “Wattle Club.” (The roads just past Moorabbin Station, until nearing Cheltenham, are fast falling into a very hard state, and a new track is being cut by the motorists on the south side. It is to be hoped that those responsible will take the repairs in hand quickly). The usual generous hospitality prevailed. There is always a special “personal touch” at Frankston – music and songs passed the afternoon

away. Our genial V.P. No. 3, in a delightfully ethereal vein, returned thanks on behalf of the V.M.C and the boys. He must have more opportunities of disclosing his hidden treasures of speech. The return trip was made at 4.30, and it is pleasing to relate that tyre troubles were absent on both outward and homeward journeys. Twenty-two cars were present.” *** THE many friends of Cr H. E. Unthank, of Hastings, will regret to learn that he was the victim of a serious riding accident yesterday. From particulars to hand it appears he was rounding up sheep on horse back in one of his home paddocks, when the horse fell and rolled on him. Mr Unthank when discovered some hours later was suffering excruciating pain, and his agony was so great that his friends desisted in their efforts to remove him to the homestead. The sufferer was made as comfortable as possible pending the arrival of medical aid which had been summoned by telephone. Dr Maxwell was speedily in attendance, and affording what relief was possible had the patient removed to St Pancras Private Hospital. *** OUR LETTER BOX To the Editor, Sir, I am extremely glad to see by your last number that the Frankston Gas and Electric Co. comes in for some well merited criticism. Yours is not the only complaint that I have heard, and such occur-

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rences as commented on, combined with the Company’s attitude towards extension of lighting facilities to Seaford, make it highly desirable that the Council should take some strong and definite steps in the direction of securing relief. No district can progress without modern conveniences, yet here at Seaford we are compelled to go about with tallow candles and kerosene lamps as if we were hundreds of miles from civilization. I am given to understand that the charter given to the Frankston Gas and Electric Co. provided for a continuous service, as well as for lighting up the contiguous districts, such as the Seaford Riding, yet neither of these things are being done. Councillors may be assured they will have the full support of their constituents in asking that full attention should be paid to these matters. Good lighting is an essential to progress, and a deterrent to fire risk. Why should these districts be kept back in the way they are? I might mention I have just returned from Sydney where seaside land (residential – not shop) thirty miles and more from the city is worth £15 upwards, a foot – and why ? Because conveniences, such as light, water, travelling facilities, are provided as a matter of course for the public. Yours &c., A. T. CARTHEW. “Lialeeta”, Seaford. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 13 February 1920

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Pearcedale pounded, Carrum fall short despite big total, Seaford miss by two runs By Brodie Cowburn

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PEARCEDALE have slumped to an outright loss against Long Island. Long Island put on an aggressive display on day one, replying to Pearcedale’s first innings score of 71 with 1/128. They declared after just 22 overs, sending Pearcedale back in to face the music again on day two. Adam Tweddle was the star of the show on day two, posting figures of 5/27 off 19 overs to inflict further misery onto Pearcedale. After 45 overs, Pearcedale were dismissed for 56. To lock in an outright win, Long Island came in for one over and put the final two runs needed on the board. Despite an impressive showing from their tail end, Main Ridge couldn’t get over the line against Pines at Eric Bell Reserve. Pines scored 261 on day one, leaving Main Ridge with a difficult task. Their run chase started on shaky ground, and at 7/73 they looked doomed to a loss. A late half century from number 10 batsman Nicholas Gage gave Main Ridge a late glimmer of hope, but it wasn’t enough to get a result. His side ended up all out for 162 off 47 overs, 100 runs short of a win.

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Red Hill had a good day at home, securing an easy win over Moorooduc. The Hillmen were defending their day one total of 266. Moorooduc’s run chase started on the wrong foot when opener Aaron Richards retired hurt. They ended up all out for 105, well and truly short of their target.

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A MASSIVE partnership between Shaun Foster and Jake D’Atri almost helped Carrum complete a massive run chase against Hastings. Hastings set their opponents a target of 268 to chase down on day one, thanks in part to a partnership of 148 between Matthew Foy and Jake Hewitt. Carrum showed on day two that they weren’t willing to take the result lying down, with Foster and D’Atri’s 143 run partnership the highlight. D’Atri ended up at 97 not out at the expiration of Carrum’s innings. Although Carrum worked hard, their run rate worked against them. They ended the day at 7/248, 29 runs short of a win. Delacombe Park had a tough day on Saturday, falling to a loss at home

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against Dromana. Chasing 179 to win, Dromana were helped by a huge individual performance from Kierran Voelkl. He scored 94 not out to help his side get over the line. Dromana wrapped up the win with four wickets to spare. At Belvedere Reserve, a slow run rate cost Rosebud the win over Seaford Tigers. Chasing an attainable total of 168 to win, Rosebud couldn’t gather any momentum on day two. They ended up at 9/147 at stumps. Luke Chevalier helped the Tigers get a result, bowling 13 maiden overs. At Ferrero Reserve, Mt Martha fell to a 103 run loss against Crib Point.

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SEAFORD fell agonisingly short of a win on Saturday, coming within two runs of victory. Up against Skye, Seaford needed 154 to secure the victory. Their run chase got off to a bad start when they lost their two openers and first drop batsmen for low scores. Seaford’s middle order steadied the ship a little bit, but none could go on to grab a big score. With their backs against the walls,

number 10 batsman Mathew Herbert nearly got his side over the line with a knock of 29, but it wasn’t quite enough. He was the last batsman to be dismissed, and Seaford ended up all out for 152. Frankston YCW had a good day on Saturday, defending their total of 237 against Carrum Downs. Carrum Downs started well, and at 2/96 they looked like they might be in with a shot. A complete collapse followed, and they ended up all out for 115. Liam Greenwood did most of the damage for the Stonecats, claiming a five wicket haul. Things looked up for Balnarring on Saturday, as they played well and defended their total of 163. Their Tootgarook opponents were poor with bat in hand on day two and ended their innings at 9/107. Rye had a tough day against Tyabb, being bowled out for just 76 runs, The poor showing doomed them to a 110 run loss.

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A FANTASTIC knock of 82 from Corey Harris has helped Sorrento claim victory in an entertaining, high scoring affair against Flinders.

Flinders played well on day one, setting a total of 246 for the Sharks to chase down. Harris came in as an opener and was excellent. He helped his side get off to a good start of 2/120. After Harris was dismissed, Sorrento needed another batsman to stand up to help get them over the line. Liam O’Connor put his hand up, scoring 70 not out to help his side score a narrow two wicket win. Matthew Gale was Flinders’ best performer on day two, taking six wickets. At Emil Madsen Reserve, Mt Eliza recorded a win over Langwarrin. Chasing 151 to win on day two, the Redlegs had to work hard for it. They ended up doing enough to grab the win, but with just three wickets left to spare. Baden Powell couldn’t defend their total of 108 at Overport Park, falling to defeat against Peninsula OB. Old Boys passed their target with six wickets in hand, and ended up at 8/177 at the close of play. Mornington had a frustrating afternoon against Baxter on Saturday, ending up all out for just 97 runs. Mornington were chasing 160 runs to win.

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Rosebud wins battle for ‘Pags’ SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie ROSEBUD agreed terms with Mark Pagliarulo last week breaking up the most prolific strike partnership in local ranks. Pagliarulo and goalscoring legend Dave Greening powered Somerville Eagles to the State 5 South championship last season but the dynamic duo are no more. Between them they nabbed 49 goals in 2019 as Somerville cruised to the title with a nine-point margin. Both fielded a number of offers recently with Greening deciding to remain at Somerville while “Pags” has flown the nest. Before settling on the switch to Olympic Park the big Scot turned down a lucrative offer to sign for rival State 5 South outfit White Star Dandenong. “It was hard to resist but I played for decent money back home at times and I never enjoyed it because I went to the clubs for cash,” he said. “Now I want to help develop younger players and help Rosebud achieve success. “I’ve been impressed with the club since one of my sons played there last season. “The hard part was telling the boys at Somerville because I loved my time there and I’m devastated to be leaving them.” Director of football Zach Peddersen echoed the general sentiment at the Eagles when saying goodbye to last year’s top scorer. “We know he’ll be back one day but for now Rosebud is a better fit for his family and we wish him all the best for the season ahead,” he said. Last week Rosebud also announced the signings of Eric Manhanong (also from Somerville), Hayden Hicks and Ryan McCann. Manhanong can play at the back or in midfield, Hicks is a goalkeeper who has had spells at Peninsula Strikers, Old Carey and Swinburne while McCann has been with Mooroolbark and East Brighton. In FFA Cup news no local State 5 clubs remain in this year’s knockout competition after Rosebud, Aspendale Stingrays and Mount Martha all lost on Saturday. “Pags” didn’t play in Rosebud’s 3-2 away loss to Barwon after injuring his right knee at training two days before the match. Rosebud was 3-0 down at half-time but a 64th minute goal from Chris Parry running onto a ball over the top and finishing well opened the visitors’ account.

Party’s over: Mark Pagliarulo (right) and David Greening celebrate a Somerville goal but they have probably played together for the last time. Picture: John Punshon

In the 81st minute Blake Hicks pressured Barwon keeper Kieran Ower in a 50/50 and Hicks was presented with a tap in to make it 3-2 and the home side was made to sweat through the final minutes of the contest. Aspendale Stingrays lost 4-3 on penalties to fellow State 5 rival White Star Dandenong at Kingston Heath after the sides were locked at 1-1 after normal time and extra time. Louis Palmire put White Star ahead in the 13th minute and the Stingrays equalised in the 59th minute. A Pete Dimopoulos corner fell to James Macnab and his deflected shot beat White Star keeper Bobby Pejkovic. Aspendale’s best were Tom Lonsing, Dylan Guedes, Kieran Hughes and Sam Timuska-Carr. Mount Martha’s senior soccer bow resulted in a 5-0 defeat against a much more seasoned Shepparton South at Padua College in Mornington. If the visitors from the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League were in State 5 South they’d be one of the pre-season title favourites and they had winners all over the pitch. Predominant among them were winger Remell Davis who started on the left, switched to the right and had a spell through the middle but was a constant threat and central midfielder Shaun Kane. Kane’s partner in the middle was Kabir Kareem whose possession stats were through the roof but time and

again he had to take extra touches when quick ball movement would have added to the pressure on the home team. Mount Martha never gave up and its ability to keep running and harassing the opposition will be one of its strong suits this season. As will the presence of one of its few experienced players in left back Adam Steele who has been on the books of Manningham United and Ashburton United. As if to validate his surname his scything challenge from behind on Davis in the second half forced referee Ellmir Asipi to brandish a yellow card. Shepparton hit the front in the 13th minute when the home team failed to clear and Kane’s cutback was hammered home by striker Joel Aitken despite Mount Martha keeper Alex Davies getting a hand to the shot. The Kane-Aitken combination struck again in the 36th minute when Kane’s free kick was headed home by Aitken to make it 2-0 and a minute later it was contest over after Kane pounced on a terrible defensive blunder and neatly shot low into the far corner. In the 61st minute Davis broke clear on the left of the area and his low shot past the advancing Davies made it 4-0. A minute later young Mount Martha striker Connor Mooney forced Shepparton keeper Robert Harmeston to parry at his near post and home fans reacted enthusiastically as it was Mount Martha’s most dangerous moment in

the contest. A howler from Davies in the 73rd minute when he got both hands to a shot but failed to hold on allowed Kareem to get his name on the scoresheet. For the record Mount Martha’s first ever senior matchday squad was: Davies, Jannes Kalkbrenner, Steele, Howie Anderson, Jack Ecuyer, Josh Smith, Seb Siegl, Darragh Fitzsimmons, Mooney, Ethan Sanderson, Alex Giordano. Substitutes: Harry Aylett, Ben Edward, Archie Thomas, Tom Brewster, Jack Woodhill. In NPL news Langwarrin’s search for a goalkeeper ended last week when it agreed terms with James Burgess from Springvale White Eagles. The 20-year-old has also been at Bentleigh Greens and played in Langy’s 4-1 friendly loss away to Preston Lions on Saturday with Tom Youngs scoring for Langy with a classy finish. In other practice match news Josh Hine was unstoppable in Mornington’s 4-2 away win over State 1 North-West outfit Banyule City. Hine’s four goals and the debut of 24-year-old midfielder Dylan Fairclough were highlights for Mornington. Australian-born Fairclough has recently returned from England and last year played with Fleetwood Hesketh in the Southport & District Amateur Football League. Injuries and unavailability hit Mornington’s matchday squad against Banyule and matters weren’t helped when

central defender Steve Elliott, who has been in good form since returning from Doveton, was forced off through injury. Peninsula Strikers recovered from an early setback to beat Mazenod 2-1 last weekend at Kingston Heath. Mazenod led after 13 minutes through an error by young keeper Nick Scialpi deputising for Robbie Acs who was at a wedding. Strikers hit back in the 38th minute when a superb through ball to former Seaford United and East Bentleigh striker Ben Doree saw him cut inside an opponent before coolly slotting it past the keeper in the 38th minute. Three minutes later a cracking through ball from Alex Whyte released Tuach Ter down the right and his firsttime cross was finished well by Jason Bradbury. Skye United beat Dandenong South 3-1 last Thursday night with Mitch Blake, Mikey Turner and Stephen Tsering scoring for Skye. On Saturday Skye added State 1 side Casey Comets to its pre-season scalps with a 1-0 win at John Paul College. A stunning long-range strike by 17-year-old Reilly Saffin settled the issue in what was a hard-fought win by a depleted Skye side. Saffin was with Mornington’s under18s last year. Frankston Pines beat Noble Park 4-0 on Saturday night at Monterey Reserve with goals from CJ Hodgson (2), Hamraz Zanoozi and Jason Tiso. Baxter lost 2-0 to Knox City last weekend while Seaford United drew 2-2 with North Melbourne Athletic thanks to a Dylan Waugh double. Queensland triallist Ryan Ramsden from Magpies Crusaders was in goal for Seaford in the first half and could sign this week. On Sunday Somerville Eagles won 4-3 against Mount Eliza at Somerville Secondary College with Sam Beadle (2), Bjorn Kutschera and Greening scoring for Somerville. This week’s pre-season friendlies: TUESDAY: Seaford reserves v Frankston Pines reserves, North Seaford Reserve, 7pm. THURSDAY: Frankston Pines v Skye Utd, Monterey Reserve, 7pm. SATURDAY: Doveton v Langwarrin, Waratah Reserve (venue to be confirmed), 11am (U18s), 1pm & 3pm; Bulleen v Mornington, Veneto Club, 10am & 12 noon; Peninsula Strikers v Chelsea, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Seaford Utd v Middle Park, North Seaford Reserve, 11am and 1pm; Baxter v Rosebud, Baxter Park, 1pm & 3pm; Somerville Eagles v Mount Martha, Somerville Secondary College, 1pm & 3pm.

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Galaxy Raider’s last lunge for All-Star Mile HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou THE Grahame Begg-trained Galaxy Raider made one final attempt to secure his spot in Australia’s richest mile race with a last to first victory at Flemington on Saturday 15 February. Prior to running on Saturday, the Pinecliff, Mt Eliza-based runner sat just outside the top 10 on the leaderboard for the $5 million All-Star Mile which is set to be run at Caulfield in March. With almost 2,500 votes to his name on Thursday night, the stable favourite didn’t leave anything on the track in his final bid to secure his spot in the multi-million dollar race by storming home from the rear to nail the Shane Nichols-trained, Streets of Avalon, just before the finishing post in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy (1400m). With a superb steer for young apprentice Teodore Nugent, the sevenyear-old son of Hard Spun ate up the ground in the concluding stages to made it back-to-back victories at Flemington. Trainer Grahame Begg said that they couldn’t do anymore than win on the weekend. “I’m really pleased, it’s very satisfying with the old boy. He’s a bit of a favourite in the stable down at Pinecliff,” Begg said. “To put two wins together is fantastic.” The back-to-back win was even more impressive when stacking up his time for the race against the other two 1400m races on the day. Galaxy Raider clocked the quickest 1400m time for the day, running the seven furlongs in 1:22.37 - quicker

than that of uber-talented three-yearsold’s Alligator Blood and Catalyst who raced earlier on the card. Begg said the way the race panned out was just perfect for his galloper to fly home late. “With the speed of the race today,

it was tailormade for him. With 52kg on his back and a month between runs and since we’ve put the blinkers back on him, he’s won his last two starts,” he said. “I think the thing with him is to keep him really well and keep him in a good frame of mind.”

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Voting for the All-Star Mile has now closed with the final leaderboard set to be re-opened this week. The top 10 on the leaderboard will secure their place in the race.

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