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Policing in a state of emergency Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au AVOIDING close contact with other people is a luxury police cannot afford. Their role in the state of emergency brought on by COVID-19 is a combination of things they have never done before and things they have always done, but with the added fear of being exposed to a new, unseen enemy.
Officer-in-charge of Mornington police station Senior Sergeant Paul Edwards said his staff had been told to “keep their distance [from people] to limit their possible exposure” to the virus as directed by the Chief Health Officer. “There are only so many precautions we can take as we still need to deal with offenders, which involves close contact and sometimes close physical
contact,” he said. “Our normal business continues, but we now are attending to tasks for alleged COVID-19 breaches.” Senior Sergeant Edwards said many discussions had taken place “both locally and organisationally” on safety for police and the public. “We receive daily communication regarding restriction updates, safety updates and how we should be approaching the public
in regard to COVID-19 breaches,” he said. One obvious extra precaution police have taken is closing reception counters across the Mornington Peninsula. “Cleaning station buildings, vehicles and equipment has increased,” Senior Sergeant Edwards said. Other small changes in day-to-day business relating to police and public safety “were too numerous to mention”.
He said an officer’s main concern was “contracting the virus, getting sick and passing that on to work colleagues and family”. Senior Sergeant Edwards said there were not enough masks or gloves to go around. “Personal protection equipment is used when dealing with offenders or mental health patients, but that equipment is put on prior to dealing with them. Continued Page 5
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Car park health help for Indigenous Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au HUNDREDS of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders and their families have being vaccinated against the flu and tested for COVID-19 at car park clinics in Frankston and Hastings. Those attending the clinics are met by medical staff wearing masks and, in some cases, gowns bought online from food industry suppliers. The clinics are run by First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing, whose CEO Karinda Taylor says the peninsula needs a health service controlled by the Aboriginal community “if we are ever going to make headway on closing the health gap in the area”. Thomastown-based First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing was earlier this year hoping to obtain federal government finance for a comprehensive health service in Frankston and on the peninsula but the “funding round” was abandoned because of the COVID-19 emergency (“Aboriginal health ‘misses out’ on health ‘boost’’’ The News 10/12/19). Health Minister Greg Hunt, whose Flinders electorate covers the peninsula, said the funding round was delayed after “consultations with key stakeholders” to allow them to “focus on preparations for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic”. Ms Taylor said she was “not sure who the key stakeholders are that Hunt’s office has spoken to, however, as the only Aboriginal community-controlled health service offer-
Car park care: First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing executive Dr Peter Walsh at work in the car park of the Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association, Pound Road, Hastings. Picture: Supplied
ing primary and mental health service across Frankston and the peninsula catchment I can assure you we were not consulted”. Ms Taylor said the annual $778,819 that Mr Hunt said would be maintained “has been the same amount for 10 years”. “Our service massively expanded 18 months ago, from chronic disease co-ordination and transportation to delivering complex primary health services to address the significant unmet health needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across
greater Melbourne,” she said. “This is what the community asked for. This is an example of self-determination at a local level. However, the government appears to determine health need, not the community.” “Let’s be really clear, the existing funding that Mr Hunt is referring to covers around one third of our organisation’s total expenditure for the Thomastown clinic alone, and he is aware of this. “He is also well aware the Frankston clinic remains completely unfunded.” Ms Taylor said the Medicare benefits
schedule - which Mr Hunt said was available to First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing - was not “designed to fully support Aboriginal health services”. “MBS suits five-minute medicine which is demonstrated by super clinics on every second corner offering care than will never see our nation close the gap in Aboriginal health,” she said. “Mr Hunt uses the term ‘as per usual practice’. We are in the middle of a pandemic and this is anything but usual. “We have completely transformed our entire model of care to rapidly respond to COVID-19.
“As the only Aboriginal testing site in Victoria we still remain unfunded.” Dr Peter Walsh said staff working for First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing in Frankston were using tele health “simply because of staffing and funding shortages - while at Thomastown we are able to offer a swab clinic, flu vax clinic and face to face consultations if absolutely necessary”. “Due to overwhelming demand we are now running outreach clinics at Hastings and in Frankston. We have been inundated with new patients. “As you can imagine, the logistics of this are enormous and prior to COVID-19 we were already stretched beyond capacity. The team running the Hastings clinic will consist entirely of our executive team – simply because we don’t have any other staff. “The majority of the people who attended [the car park clinics] were new patients to us, making the logistics of sign-up and coordination a huge task. “This, combined with our rapid tradition to tele-health at the start of the pandemic and as the only Aboriginal controlled health service in Victoria testing for COVID19, we have been utterly swamped with new patients and requests for outreach clinics by community.” Dr Walsh accused Mr Hunt of having “walked away from the health of the Aboriginal people in his own community during their time of greatest need”. “There is so much money going into funding the pandemic response, I can’t understand why he wouldn’t’t want to fund this great work happening in his own electorate.”
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As the ATO will pay employers the JobKeeper payment monthly in arrears, it is essential that you ensure your employees continually meet the eligibility criteria.
If your income has dropped because of COVID-19 you should review whether you satisfy the eligibility criteria and the turnover test. There are two decline in turnover tests you can use: n the basic test, and n the alternative test
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To access the April 2020 JobKeeper payments, the basic decline in turnover test requires you to compare any of the following to calculate your fall in turnover: n GST turnover for March 2020 with GST turnover for March 2019; n Projected GST turnover for April 2020 with GST turnover for April 2019; or n Projected GST turnover for the quarter starting April 2020 with GST turnover for the quarter starting April 2019.
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Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au LIFE in the time of COVID-19 is, for many, a time of prayer. But congregating in a church during the coronavirus pandemic is not possible because of government social distancing rules St Marks Anglican Church, Dromana has had to abandon its regular services because of the dangers of transmitting COVID-19, but the offer to the public for its members to say prayers on request has not been withdrawn. The Rev Paul Woodcock said prayer requests usually “trickle in” at a rate of three or four a month. The requests are left in a small steel letterbox - the prayer box - behind the church’s fence in Odonohue Street, just off Point Nepean Road. A sign on the fence offers prayers for “genuine” requests. Mr Woodcock said there had been no noticeable increase in prayer requests since the COVID-19 emergency was declared, although this could be attributed to people staying at home. He said prayers were requested for a variety of reasons, often involving family or relationship problems, children or illness.
Mail order prayers: The Rev John Woodcock and the mailbox for prayer requests at St Marks Anglican Church, Dromana. Picture: Gary Sissons
“Sometimes there’s a request for a prayer for a particular person without any particular issue being mentioned,” Mr Woodcock said. Notes were sometimes left saying that a particular situation “has sorted itself out”, a result that was attributed to prayer and other reasons. Mr Woodcock did not know of the church ever receiving prayer requests for frivolous reasons, although an item of origami had been placed in the box the previous week. “Sometimes the requests are on really weird scraps of paper but there has never been anything rude or abusive,” he said. St Marks normally holds two Sun-
day services (holy communion and family worship wth a children’s ministry and a combined worship every fifth Sunday) and holy communion on Wednesdays. Dedicated on 7 Aril 1893, St Marks is unlikely to have ever witnessed such a disruption to its public services. However, the Rev Woodcock is making sure that parishioners have an opportunity to pray by making pre-recorded services available on YouTube or distributing printed copies to parishioners. “We have organised for people to stay in touch with one another. We are caring for each other.”
Continued from Page 1 “Policing is a dynamic activity and, at times, there is simply no warning or enough time to put masks and gloves on,” Senior Sergeant Edwards said. For the sake of safety and giving due regard to the seriousness of the virus, police patrolled in pairs. “During this period more than two members in a vehicle at one time is deemed a health risk.” Senior Sergeant Natalie Dollard, of Rosebud police, said the reduced counter service at Hastings, Rosebud and Mornington police stations allowed more officers to be deployed “on the frontline and proactively patrol out in the community”. “We will continue to have people working around the clock and resources will be deployed to incidents as needed.” To speak to an officer at these police stations call Hastings 5970 7800, Rosebud 5986 0444 or Mornington 5970 4900. Those reporting on bail may use the intercom. The reception counter at Frankston police station is open.
Community in need PEOPLE suddenly finding themselves without jobs and income due to the coronavirus pandemic are turning to Mornington Peninsula Community Information and Support for help. “We are getting calls from people who have suddenly lost their jobs and have no money. They are a bit stunned. Some may have jobs to go back to, but they are not sure if they will be getting payments in the meantime,” manager Stuart Davis-Meehan said. The centre has changed from a face-
to-face service to over the phone to conform to social distancing and stayat-home rules. Assistance includes support and a “listening ear”, information about what local help is available, and material help with things like food, prescriptions, phone cards, and some limited financial assistance. The centre has also identified vulnerable people who they have helped in the past and arranged to deliver food parcels to them. Anyone experiencing difficult times should call 5975 1644 to discuss how they can get help. Opening hours are 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday.
Art show cancelled THE 53rd Flinders Art Show in June has been cancelled due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. This is the first time the event has missed its Queen’s Birthday showing since its inception in 1967. The event gives artists the opportunity to market their work. Last year 350 works were exhibited. “In keeping with the current regulations, and after careful consideration of COVID-19 by the committee, and the uncertainty surrounding future months, this very popular community event has been cancelled,” Flinders Art Show vice-president Barbara Higgins said. Proceeds usually go to the CFA, Flinders Cricket Club, Flinders PreSchool, Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre, Southern Peninsula Food For All, Western Port Community Support as well as others listed on flindersartshow.com.au Organisers are looking forward to a bigger and better show in June 2021.
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Restaurant patrons Tip is open to all help feed the needy Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au
A CHANCE conversation has led to a meals program being cooked up for needy clients of Mornington Community Information and Support Centre. It began when Mt Martha restaurant Volpino owner David Weill was speaking with a customer about his struggles in keeping the restaurant open during the stage three COVID-19 restrictions. Without ceremony, the generous customer donated $1000 to help keep staff employed. This led to a charity, the Mornington Peninsula Foundation, putting the restaurant in touch with support centre manager Stuart Davis-Meehan and Mornington Peninsula Shire. The restaurant’s staff now prepare, pack and label freshly cooked meals which shire staff take to the support centre. Volunteers then deliver the meals to clients confined to their homes during COVID-19. “The meals are terrific – a welcome addition to the centre’s weekly food parcels,” support centre manager Stuart Davis-Meehan said. “It’s a classic ground-up response from the community, which is asking itself ‘What can we do to help?’” Mr Weill said he and his staff had been touched by the community response: “These local acts of kindness and generosity are warming our hearts.” A further $2000 has been donated helping keep Volpino’s staff employed and needy residents fed for a while longer. Stephen Taylor
Bon appetite: Community support centre manager Stuart Davis-Meehan and staffer Yvonne Anderson unload fresh cooked meals from Volpino with Mornington Peninsula Shire senior social planner Tricia Folvig. Picture: Supplied
POLICE have given assurances they will take no action against residents legitimately dumping rubbish at Mornington Peninsula Shire’s transfer station in Watt Road after identifying it an “essential service”. Some prospective tippers last week said they were concerned police were waiting to nab them – even though the transfer station appeared to be doing business as usual. A call to the shire’s head office received the same warning: They had heard reports that some domestic tippers had received on-the-spot fines of $1600 as it was “not one of the four legitimate reasons for being out”. The shire says transfer stations will remain open as waste disposal is considered an essential service. Infrastructure services manager Jessica Wingad said residents could only use the transfer stations if the visit was essential and in line with the level 3 coronavirus rules set by the state government (“Non-essential tip use under fire” The News 5/4/20). John Renowden, of Mount Martha, said he had been told of the fines and that only commercial tippers – not residents clearing up green waste – were allowed there. “That wouldn’t be fair,” he said. “We are locked up at home and it’s good to get out in the garden and clear up our green waste and take it to the tip. “We are no danger to anyone else, we keep our distance, and we can dump our load and be gone in 10 minutes. “It’s the tip’s responsibility to keep their workers safe with screens, masks, gloves and sanitisers.” Mr Renowden said that if commercial gardeners were allowed at the tip “then we should be, too”.
Mornington transfer station was advertised as being open for business and set to close at 4pm last week. No signs stated it was for commercial tippers only. Senior Sergeant Paul Edwards, of Mornington Police, said the tip was not off-limits to residents. “It’s open to the public and we won’t be booking them,” he said. He said people should be asking if they really needed to be getting rid of their rubbish now.
Butcher’s sandwich offer: MT MARTHA butcher Gavin Fitzpatrick is keeping his customers in a positive frame of mind with uplifting quotes on the sandwich board outside his shop. They’re a nice way to lift community spirit.
An important message from the Victorian Government
STAGE 3 RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN PLACE. That means there are only four reasons to be out.
Shopping for food and supplies that you need.
Exercise.
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Stay informed at coronavirus.vic.gov.au
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Arrests after ‘invasion’ THREE men have been charged following an alleged home invasion in Moorhead Avenue, Mornington, 3am, Friday 10 April. Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Steve Reidy, of Somerville CIU, said the residents were awoken and confronted by the offenders, one of whom was allegedly armed with a firearm. The house was ransacked before the offenders fled in a car which was later found crashed and abandoned at Merricks North. Police searching the area arrested and charged a Rosebud man, 18, and a Safety Beach man, 24, with aggravated burglary. Both were remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date. A Rosebud teen, 17, was charged with aggravated burglary and remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date and a Mornington man, 20, was charged with drug trafficking and remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date. Detective Reidy said the men were “known to each other”.
Quiet Easter ALTHOUGH police had anticipated a “busy time” the Easter holiday period had been uneventful with most holidaymakers well behaved, Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wood, of Somerville CIU, said. This did not include those attending a Rye house party, Friday 10 April, in which 11 young people were issued $1600 penalty notices for flouting social distancing rules. “Most of those driving down to the Mornington Peninsula were legitimately staying in their own holiday houses and there were few day trippers,” he said.
Sticky end for driver A MORNINGTON man said he was just trying to get to Western Australia to see his sister who was sick with coronavirus when picked up by members of Somerville Highway Patrol over Easter. The 63-year-old’s white Daewoo Lanos had some “slight safety issues” police said, pointing to the replacement door
made of board held on by sticky tape, 10.30am, Monday 13 April. The man was issued with a defect notice and his vehicle grounded. The incident was part of state-wide road policing Operation Nexus which ran Thursday 9-Monday 13 April.
One without the lot A BITTERN man charged with armed robbery for allegedly robbing a Bittern pizza shop has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date. The 19-year-old is alleged to have used a hammer to threaten staff and steal $20, 9.20pm, Wednesday 8 April.
Peninsula Link pursuit SIX young people were arrested early Thursday 16 April after police spotted a Holden Captiva with false number plates on Nepean Highway, Mount Martha, about 1.20am. The car was being driven “erratically” and police continued to monitor it until a chase began on Peninsula Link. The six occupants were arrested after police brought the car to a halt using stop sticks on the freeway near Derril Road, Moorooduc. Two 16-year-old Narre Warren boys, a 15-year-old boy of no fixed address and a 14-year-old Doveton boy were all charged with theft of a motor vehicle, conduct endangering life and driving offences. They will appear at a children’s court at a later date. A 16-year-old girl, of no fixed address, and a 14-year-old Berwick girl, are expected to be charged on summons. As well as the criminal charges, the six were also found to be in breach of social distancing rules and issued penalty notices.
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Jesse Leeworthy and Jonathon Byrt have adapted their memobottle water container to be used for sanitiser. Pictures: Supplied
Business adapting to emergency AGILITY and the ability to pivot have become buzzwords to describe the ability of businesses to adapt to the emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The commercial reality is that most commercial enterprises are being forced to close their doors and face major profit losses. However, some businesses have been able to pivot by changing product seeking new ways of distributing their existing product. Jesse Leeworthy and his business partner Jonathon Byrt have been able to swing their trademark business of making plastic water bottles to home deliver bottles of hand sanitiser. The pair entered the commercial world some years ago with the memo bottle, a slim plastic water bottle that
could easily fit into a satchel alongside a computer. The former Mornington Peninsulabased residents designed the reusable bottles after seeing plastic bottles strewn across peninsula beaches. Memobottles were added to gift bags handed out to nominees at the 2016 Oscars in Hollywood (“Take note, a bottle makes debut at Oscars” The News 23/2/16). “It’s a challenge all over the world right now - brands trying or being forced to pivot and adapt to stay relevant and afloat during this time of uncertainty,” Leeworthy said, naming luxury goods manufacturer LVMH and car maker Tesla as examples of companies that “reinvented” production lines. He said Melbourne-based memobot-
tle was “repositioning … to deliver a campaign and product offering that strikes the balance of much-needed humour with a practical solution”. Leeworthy said the slim, rectangular bottle held 375ml of sanitiser that could be decanted into smaller spray bottles and dispensers “or used straight from the memobottle”. The compostable packaging was made from rice, potatoes and corn derivatives blended with a copolymer. The sanitiser was made at a factory in Braeside. Once the sanitiser was user the bottle could be cleaned and used as a day-to-day drink bottle. Leeworthy said memobottle would soon try to raise money towards making “a filter which kills viruses and bacteria”. Keith Platt
Brewers call on community to drink up Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au INDEPENDENT breweries on the Mornington Peninsula are under pressure as their taprooms, bars and community areas are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past decade, independent breweries have become part of the peninsula’s economy, adding to the its reputation as a hub for innovation and culinary excellence creating places for social connection. They are likely to be important assets as communities struggle to get back on their feet following COVID-19. The Independent Brewers Association is calling for people to buy locally made beer to support these businesses in their time of need. David and Karen Golding, who established Red Hill Brewery in Shoreham Road, Red Hill South, in 2005 are selling beer online and offering a take-away service to try and keep their team in business. “We’re not confident we are going to see this through,” Ms Golding said. “Initially, we advised our workforce to visit Centrelink, but we’re hoping the recent JobKeeper arrangements will enable them to stay on and help us to stay in business in some way. “We don’t want a governmentbacked loan to build more debt. It’s already hard enough in small business and we’re shattered to see all our customers’ businesses going through the same. I cannot imagine what the other side is going to look like.
“But we can only take it day by day, week by week; it’s all happened so fast we can only wait and see what’s coming this week.” Richard Jeffares, of Two Bays Brewing Co, in Trewhitt Court, Dromana, is more hopeful as bottle shops can stay open. “We only make gluten-free beers so we have a bit of a niche following with small and major retailers, and online sales have always been a part of our model,” he said. “At any time we could be sending beer to Darwin, Port Headland or Broken Hill.” Mr Jeffares said sales were down by up to 50 per cent. “We are doing our best to keep people engaged online to drive sales through our website.”
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Feeling the pinch: Richard Jeffares, of Two Bays Brewing, and Karen and David Golding, of Red Hill Brewery. Pictures: Supplied
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LIKE galleries and museums across the country, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, content from its exhibitions can be viewed online, including a free publication of A Collection of Stranger Things. In this showing artist and collector Patrick Pound drew out works from the MPRG collection and displayed them alongside his own collection of photographs and objects. In a podcast, Pound explains his collection methodology and how the collection became the medium. An online publication of With a Little Help from our Friends showcases works acquired by the Friends of MPRG since 1996. Money raised through memberships and friends events have gone towards buying works on paper by artists Gareth Sansom, Fiona McMonagle, Catherine Cassidy and Raymond Arnold for the MPRG Collection. Peninsula artist Sophie Perez’s exhibition The landscape In Between will be supplemented with a podcast and in-studio demonstration video
this month. The deadline for submissions to the 2020 National Works on Paper has been extended until 19 July. Leading artists display works in drawing, printmaking, digital prints and paper sculpture. Prizes total $50,000 in acquisitions and awards (including the major acquisitive award of $15,000). When the gallery reopens to the public it will be launching MPRG: Fifty, a major exhibition and publication that highlights the development and growth of its collection. This year is the 50th anniversary of the first work acquired for MPRG’s collection by founding director Alan McCulloch. Over that time the collection has grown to include more than 1800 objects, including paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures. A focus is the cultural heritage of the peninsula, which has been a haven and source of inspiration for artists, including Fred Williams, Albert Tucker and Arthur Boyd, since the 1850s. Visit: mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
A FREE online service has been launched to help individuals, businesses and community organisations to easily identify and access government funding, as well as philanthropic grant programs. Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Funding Finder website includes a page dedicated to gathering the many COVID-19 funding opportunities into one place. This one-stop-shop approach aims to save time and effort on research. Users can create favourites lists, receive direct email alerts from their areas of interest and keep abreast of all funding opportunities and deadlines. The website also offers advice and tips for finding and applying for grants to maximise the chances of success. It allows users to filter their search to a specific location, industry or type of project. “Now more than ever it’s important that individuals, businesses and organisations know what financial support is available to them and how to apply for it,” the mayor Cr Sam Hearn said. “The Funding Finder is a great support tool. It will go a long way to taking time and stress out of searching for community and business funding. “I encourage anyone in our community looking for financial support for a project or business to use this tool to help them in their search.” He said the free service was suited to local businesses, not-for-profits, community groups, sporting organisations and individuals. Visit : mornpen.vic. gov.au/fundingfinder
Coming clean: Chief’s Son Distillery employees Stacey Penny and Martyn Ashton have helped make the switch from whisky to hand sanitiser. Picture: Supplied
Distiller cleans up with new line IT’S like a career change, or a sea change for staff at Chief’s Son Distillery, Somerville. While they usually produce single malt whisky, a shortage of hand sanitiser has opened a new product line that is benefiting the business and the community. “We significantly retooled so that we could help the local community in the battle against COVID-19 and continue to employ our staff,” the distillery’s Naomi McIntosh said. “Our primary aim is to provide medical grade hand sanitiser to front line medical and emergency services workers, to the vulnerable in the community, to businesses so that they can keep their workers safe and remain open, and to households on the Morn-
ington Peninsula. “We have supplied sanitiser to the Somerville Basket Initiative from which all profits of the first 20 baskets will be going to the nurses at Frankston Hospital.” Ms McIntosh said mainstream producers of hand sanitiser would soon be able to supply supermarkets on the peninsula in a “top-down approach”. “We have been able to supply hand sanitiser from the bottom up meaning we are able to quickly and effectively support the local community and local business,” she said. “We have been able to ensure that medical grade sanitiser is available in the community, and able to keep our staff on during these uncertain times.” Stephen Taylor
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Quarantine station, where life was lived apart Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE Quarantine Station at Point Nepean played a vital role in keeping early Victorians well away from those carrying disease, with a period of intense activity to shield the colony from the Spanish Flu in 1919. Twelve timber “influenza huts” were built to quarantine overseas arrivals in what remains – even during the scourge of COVID-19 – the world’s most deadly pandemic. Topical as that scenario is today, there are no current plans to use it as an isolation station. A visit to the Quarantine Station (when it reopens) will once again offer those interested in history an opportunity to see how new arrivals spent their first few weeks in their new country. This community of hospitals, disinfecting complex, morgue, cemetery and other defunct buildings which opened in 1852 arose from the remains of a few houses left by lime burners who had vacated the area. The buildings formed an infectious disease centre which processed people and, later, livestock. Far from nearby Portsea being the playground for the wealthy that it is today, the chosen site was a desolate, windy and unwelcoming stretch of land close to the entrance to Port Phillip. The first buildings at Point Nepean were simple wooden structures. In the late 1850s a jetty and five two-storey hospital blocks were erected. In the 1860s a communal bathhouse was added, along with a washhouse to clean infected clothing. A second building phase occurred in the late 19th century when the Quarantine Station began receiving animals as well as people. A jetty was built at Observatory Point to bring DECKING T/Pine 70x22 KD ACQ ........................... $2.70mt T/Pine 90x22 KD ACQ ........................... $3.50mt T/Pine 140x22 KD ACQ ......................... $6.25mt Merbau 70x19 Random ........................ $4.75mt Merbau 90x19 Random ........................ $6.50mt Merbau 140x22 Random .................... $13.95mt
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UNLIKE today, the Quarantine Station at Point Nepean was once a grim place to disembark after a long sea journey. Now its buildings and their surrounds are a place to visit for pleasure. Pictures: Gary Sissons
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REMOTE AUCTION Friday 1st May at 12:30pm
13 Progress Street, Mornington A Freehold Opportunity Not To Be Missed • Quality investment opportunity, ideally located in Mornington’s busy industrial area with easy access to Mornington Tyabb Rd and Watt Rd • Factory of approx. 360sqm with 120sqm carport • Onsite parking plus street parking • Situated opposite CommonFolk cafe • PROPERTY IS PRICED TO SELL
TO REGISTER AS A BIDDER CONTACT KEVIN WRIGHT 0417 564 454 / kevin@kevinwrightre.com.au PH: (03) 5977 2255
Parkland Oasis SaFety Beach 42 Portside Way
• The sea change you have dreamt about awaits with this single level 3 bedroom plus study, with private gate access opening directly onto open parklands • Eye catching timber look flooring, stunning kitchen with stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances, gas ducted heating, split system cooling & 24 hour monitored security
Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au
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1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington
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• Comfortable three bedroom cottage with the addition of a one bedroom bungalow
• Perfect opportunity for a 2 to 3 unit development (STCA) or medical consultancy rooms (STCA) • Set on a block size of 999m2 approx
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Mount Martha
For Sale
3 Oxford Court, Mount Martha Courting Family Perfection, Lovely Bay Views Entertain outdoors against a backdrop of bay views in this spacious two-storey family home that offers exceptional four bedroom, three bathroom accommodation in a quiet court setting. Downstairs, a window wrapped living room opens to the garden with deck and BBQ terrace; while upstairs a sun-filled open-plan living and dining wing with a well-appointed kitchen flows out to the wrap-around balcony with views across the shipping channel to St Leonards and the You Yangs. Features include a main bedroom suite with balcony access, climate control, double garage and carport. The beachside location close to Mount Martha Primary, Balcombe Grammar, buses, Mount Martha Village and South Beach is revered.
Inspection We are currently conducting private inspections for all our properties. Please call to arrange. Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au
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Rosebud
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2 & 4/13-15 Woodvale Grove, Rosebud Sensational Single-level Seaside Living In a highly regarded beachside location between McCrae and Rosebud Villages, these state-of-the-art single-level residences present a fabulous opportunity to secure a prestigious Mornington Peninsula lifestyle. Beautifully appointed to reflect the executive setting, each three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence offers spacious openplan living areas with seamless connections to alfresco entertaining areas, quality kitchens, stylish bathrooms and double remote garage. Imagine starting the day with a refreshing dip in the sea or a leisurely walk along the bay trail followed by a coffee at your favourite cafĂŠ. This is the lifestyle on offer!
Inspection We are currently conducting private inspections for all our properties. Please call to arrange. Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Conjuctional Agent Darren Sadler 0448 947 622
A3 B2 C2 bowmanandcompany.com.au
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Mornington
For Sale
1 & 2/76 Strachans Road, Mornington Beachside Bliss With Designer Style Fresh sea air, Fisherman’s beach, buses and Esplanade walking trails to Main Street and the Harbour are all at the doorstep of these two soon to be completed two-storey townhouses. Each three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse features open-plan living/dining, stone kitchen with stainless steel appliances, rumpus room, ensuite, powder room, heating/cooling, quality finishes and double remote garage. Invest in a superb Mornington lifestyle!
Inspection We are currently conducting private inspections for all our properties. Please call to arrange. Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au
A3 B2 C2 Mornington
For Sale
2 & 3/9 Seaton Road, Mornington Beachside Luxury Has A New Address 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 We are currently conducting private inspections for all our properties. Please call to arrange. 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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A boutique community of luxury, 2 & 3 bedroom single level homes. These residences, in the heart of an established neighbourhood in Rosebud, set the scene for a new enclave of luxurious living. Combining cosmopolitan
All homes feature:
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Premium finishes including stone benchtops Quality appliances Master with WIR & ensuite 6 star energy rating Low maintenance living
inner-city styling with a sublime coastal setting, located opposite Bay Views Golf Course and only a short drive to Rosebud beach. Development by:
From $589,000
Display suite located at 69 Hove Road, Rosebud Open: As Advertised Or By Appointment
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
69-77 Hove Road & 59 Fairway Grove, Rosebud
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Great result - Very happy vendors! In this challenging market, the steady hand of an experienced agent is vital to getting that SOLD sticker on your board. Our formula for success is more important than ever in these changing conditions and we remain committed to achieving the very best result possible for our vendors! We have genuine buyers who missed out so if you're thinking of selling or would like to know what your property is worth in this current market give us a call today.
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Back In Motion Balnarring is still open to provide essential physiotherapy services to the community AT Back In Motion Balnarring, the team are staying open to support the community’s health and movement needs, as well as easing the pressure on our hardworking GPs and the hospital system. The Australian Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, wants Physiotherapists to keep working and servicing their clients to ensure those requiring treatment can continue their road to recovery. There are only 4 reasons to leave the home currently and looking after your health is one of those reasons. Practice Director Paul Rowson agrees and encourages his client’s not to put their health on hold. “In this uncertain time, we need to ensure we are remembering to focus on ourselves and keep on top of our health and recovery. We only have one body and we need to look after it. If any of our clients are in pain, we are encouraging them to come and see us so we can assist,” Paul informs us. Back In Motion Balnarring is only encouraging those to come in to their practice if they are feeling well and are following the guidelines supplied by Federal Government. The Physiotherapy practice has implemented additional enhanced measures to protect you when you come into the practice:
• Clients are encouraged to wait in car prior to their appointment time. • Appointments will be limited to 30 minutes where possible. • Increased cleaning and sanitising measures will continue to be upheld in the practice. As this is an evolving environment, for current and up-to-date information on what Back In Motion are offering and changing during this time, visit www.backinmotion.com. au/balnarring, to see their latest news. If you can’t get to Back In Motion at this time, you can still see receive treatment through Telehealth, an online Physio service. This will allow all clients to be able to continue treatment with their Physio of choice and stay on the road to recovery. Please call Back In Motion Balnarring on 5983 1021 to learn more about booking a Telehealth appointment. Paul and the team look forward to seeing you in practice soon to help you get moving. Pictured right: Physiotherapist, Paul Rowson and team. Photo: Yanni
Can’t get to a Physio? We’ve launched Telehealth, a Physio online service giving you access to Physiotherapy consultations via video chat from home*. We can offer you short, medium and long consultations to suit your situation, and to ensure you don’t fall behind in your treatment.
Your 1st Session is FREE** For more information, including pricing and private health rebates, please chat to our support staff. *not all private health insurers provide a rebate for physiotherapy services currently delivered via video consultation – please chat to our support staff to confirm **Offer only applies to Back In Motion Balnarring ©MAR 2020 BIM Management Services.
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LETTERS Disrespect disappointing It was most disappointing to read the disrespectful disparagement of David Lines and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in a letter supporting the Peninsula Aero Club (“Planning minister should take over airfield planning” The News 14/4/20). The letter disregarded the aero club president’s repeated calls for courtesy and restraint among the club’s members and supporters. As the president stated in this paper: “We can always disagree, but we should always be respectful” David Chalke, Tyabb
Break from reality Caring for our community, or a farewell to common sense? I’ve managed most days to walk 863 steps (0.43 of one kilometre), take a threeminute rest and then walk another 863 steps to my home. It is a psychological break to enforced isolation. Alas, some bright spark in our Mornington Peninsula Council has had a brainwave. Resting is not allowed. Previously just me, alone. No more. Why? Cliff Ellen, Rye
Looking back Good grief, poor Marge D’Arcy has again copped a flogging from the born to rule mob (“MPs doing their best” Letters 15/4/20). As usual, we got waffle, abuse and inaccuracies. We could have been in lockdown a couple of days earlier but [Prime Minister Scott] Morrison decided to start it on the Monday, which meant the weekend was clear for his Hillsong mob to hold its convention and he was able to see his beloved Sharks play. And while he was telling all the kids they had to attend school, his brood was safe and sound at home witth private tutors. Both Victorian and NSW premiers have been getting pats on the back because of their decisiveness, while Scomo has been getting a belt around the ears for his blunders. Who can ever forget his pathetic performance during the fire disasters. By the way, where’s [Home Affairs Minister
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 Peter] Dutton? Probably letting more passengers off the Ruby Princess. Much better to allow people infected with the virus on to Australian soil than refugees. Michael O’Brien, the then treasurer in the Napthine state government, and now the leader of the state opposition, did a secret watertight deal with the construction companies on the eve of the election that ensured Victorian taxpayers were going to be hit with a billion dollar debt that [Premier] Dan Andrews could not get out of. The only thing the born to rules can criticise [former prime minister Kevin] Rudd for is the pink batts during the GFC. They seem to forget the building of school halls as part of the stimulus package made Australia the envy of the world. Then treasurer Wayne Swan was recognised as the best treasurer in the world and the IMF awarded him a medal in recognition af that achievement. John Cain, McCrae
Pause for Anzac Right now we are facing the most significant challenge and threat to our way of life since the World War II. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live, and it will change how we observe one of our nation’s most sacred days this year — Anzac Day. There will be no marches, no parades and no gunfire breakfasts or games of two-up at your local RSL, but Anzac Day has not been cancelled and we will continue to pause this year to honour our servicemen and women. Australians are at their best when we come together to support one another and while we cannot physically gather to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our defence personnel, we can show them our respect. Whether it’s a solitary driveway tribute, baking Anzac biscuits, a small ceremony with your household, sharing a message for our service personnel, or watching the televised service from the Australian War Memorial on the morning of 25 April, I encourage everyone to pause, reflect and say a simple “thank you for your service”. Teach your children about the importance of the day and
MORNINGTON psychologist Louise Edgoose continues to find inspiration for her “quirky humour” in the COVID-19 emergency.
the service of the original Anzacs as well as the service of the almost two million Australians who have served over more than a century. Think of those who are currently serving, both in Australia and abroad. And reflect on the more than 102,000 who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations whose names are inscribed on the walls of the Australian War Memorial. Anzac Day is now more important than ever and we will remember them. Lest we forget. Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel
Kangaroos contaminated Prime Minister Scott Morrison has criticised the World Health Organisation for supporting the reopening of China’s wet markets, one of which is widely considered to have been the source of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s not just China that permits these vile places to exist: PETA Asia has just released footage of wet markets in Indonesia and Thailand showing blood and rotting flesh covering the floors and countertops, dogs lying dead with flies buzzing around them, and chickens and cats awaiting slaughter in cramped cages. Mr Morrison is right to criticise these filthy torture galleries as potential breeding grounds
for the next pandemic virus. The US centre for disease control has stated that 75 per cent of new or emerging infectious diseases in people come from other animals. But the PM is wrong to think that Australian industries do not pose a similar risk. Millions of kangaroos are shot every year for their flesh or skins. Many, including mothers carrying joeys in their pouches, are wounded but escape, only to suffer and die slowly. Incapacitated adults and orphaned joeys are decapitated or have their heads smashed in. Others are left in the field to die of starvation, predation, or exposure. Kangaroos are often butchered in the field and transported on unrefrigerated open trucks. An investigation found that many of the carcases stored by the kangaroo-meat industry were contaminated by dangerous bacteria. Russia has banned kangaroo-meat imports several times because of pathogenic contamination. A study by Belgian spatial epidemiologist Marius Gilbert found that Australia had generated more instances of historical “conversion events” (when a non-toxic avian flu strain suddenly becomes dangerous to humans) than China. It is becoming ever clearer that the exploitation of animals, anywhere, invites human disease. Desmond Bellamy, PETA Australia
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Your guide to businesses in your area offering takeaway, online ordering and payment, change in collection procedures or home delivery.
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SOME GUYS COFFEE Offering family friendly fresh and frozen ready made meals! Available on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s for pick up, or free delivery along the peninsula and surrounds. Our delicious meals are only $10 each or 5 for $40 It’s is essential to pre order your meals by simply messaging our Facebook page, Some Guys Coffee or email vanessa@someguysfood.com.au.
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Our Frankston store is open 10am - 8pm daily, and our Mornington pop up is currently just open for lunch 10am - 3pm. We offer FREE contactless delivery Place an order for delivery or pick up, via our Bowl’d App. Payments are made online. 14 Olsen Street Frankston 1 Schnapper Point Drive Mornington (near the pier) Ph 1300 146 500
THE PENINSULA’S PREMIER FOOD SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR NOW WITH ONLINE ORDERING AND HOME DELIVERY
DRIVE THROUGH PICK UP available via the bottle shop at rear of 124 main st Mornington
Lunch 12 - 2.30 pm Dinner 6 - 8.30 pm
We have a shopfront in Frankston and a new pop up shop in Mornington. Both allow pick up and now, FREE HOME DELIVERY to surrounding suburbs.
BISCOTTINI CAFE Dinner sorted! A range of delicious, fresh and healthy ready to heat meals and salads to choose from. Including parmas, pastas, burgers, homemade gnocchi and lasagna and family packs. Take-away coffees also available. Phone through your order or pop in quickly and we will pass it through our coffee window. Tap and go Open 7.30am till 6pm daily for pickup. DELIVERY COMING SOON! Ph 5977 0617 157-159 Main St Mornington
WILSONS WINE CELLAR
The Grand is still providing our full take away menu to make sure you are able to get the same delicious meals even with the restaurant closed
No need to even get out of the car for all your favourites, including the classic parma, eggplant parma, lasagne, roast chicken, curries, beef & steak burgers and sticky date pudding.
We do coffee, juices, smoothies, loaded toasts, and big healthy bowls.
Our premises are conveniently located in Rosebud. We stock 1,000’s of frozen, cool room and dry-good ingredients and ready made products. TIO TAPAS Y VINO A touch of Spain on the Peninsula, Tio Tapas Y Vino is now delivering your favourite food and wine. Offering authentic Spanish Paella, Tapas and Churros. Go to www.tiotapas.com.au for online ordering or call us on (03) 5904 6937 16 Main Street Mornington Follow us on: Facebook.com/ tiotapasmornington Instagram: @tiotapas
Home delivery in the Mornington Peninsula area FREE DELIVERY for transactions $100 and over $10 delivery fee for deliveries valued between $50 and $100. Minimum $50 spend. To order or enquire: *copy and paste into your browser: https://fresho.com.au/ goldrimhome and then select Goldrim as the company you wish to order from. *Call: 03 5982 1800 *e-mail: orders@goldrimfoodservice.com.au
Wilsons wine cellar in Mornington is now preparing all your favourite meals to have at home. We have a takeaway menu available Tuesday - Sunday nights 4-8pm, with daily specials advertised on our socials. PICK UP OR LOCAL DELIVERY Available on all our yummy dishes and of course extensive wine list. We also offer fully prepared meals you can put together and reheat yourself at home, family Sunday roasts, or special requests so you don’t have to miss any celebrations at home. Please call us for any orders Ph 5909 8966 24 Pitt St, Mornington wilsonswinecellar.com.au
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HICKINBOTHAM OF DROMANA DRIVE THRU TAKE AWAY OPEN 7 DAYS For beer and wine purchases 11am - 5.30pm. NEW LOOK TAKE AWAY MENU NOW AVAILABLE Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 7pm. Orders can be made directly: Ph 5981 0355 194 Nepean Hwy, Dromana www.hickinbotham.biz
TRE.AND BAXTER VALLEY ESTATE Locally grown, handmade wines DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR at no charge. Order your wine and gift packs for Mother’s Day on the website or pop into the cellar door to pick up - open Friday 2pm-5pm or Saturday 10am-3pm and other days by appointment. 165 Baxter-Tooradin Rd, Baxter Ph 0404 837 160 www.treand.com.au
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JimmyRum Distillery in Dromana, Victoria’s only dedicated craft Rum distillery, is still open for business, operating as normal (well, as normal as we possibly can in these times). All our rums, sample packs, merchandise, and now our artisanal Hand Sanitiser are available at the cellar door or via our online sales www.jimmyrum.com.au/shop And, as we say… Do you really know rum? 6 Brasser Ave, Dromana
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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR Live, Love, Shop, Support Local...
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MAR/APR Although these events and support groups are not meeting due to the COVID 19 virus, this page still contains the email or phone contacts for these important services. Biala Peninsula Offering new service delivery options for children with disabilities, birth to 12 years and their families - online, telepractice, home program packs and telephone counselling and support. Phone 5975 1820 for information. Red Hatters 3rd Thurs each month For ladies over 50. Are you retired , semi-retired, divorced, married, separated, lonely or just wanting to join a fun group to enjoy your life. Enjoy lunches, outings and other activities, we meet monthly in Mt Eliza. Further info Vivienne 0422399920 or email viviennevanette1@dodo.com.au Are you a breast cancer survivor? Come and join us for a paddle in our Dragonboat. We paddle every Sunday at Patterson Lakes. You can have three “Come and try’s “ before deciding to join our special team. We provide paddles and PFD’s For more info call Marilyn 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay 0425 743 455. For fun, fitness and friendship Mount Martha Men’s Probus Club Welcome you to come along and listen to exciting and interesting speakers, in a friendly group. Enjoy social events throughout the year such as, theatre, restaurants, walking groups and other activates. Further details call Ron: 0407327470 Mornington Senior Citizens Club Every Wednesday $2 sausage sizzle at 12.30pm followed by 1 hour of entertainment with different artist each week. 1 Flinders Dr, Mornington Ph 5975 3688 Mainly Music Fun, interactive music sessions for young children and their parent/caregivers as they join together for a fun, thirty-minute music session. Followed by coffee and catch up while the children are given a snack, drink and followed by free play in a relaxed setting. $5 per week (per family) Tuesdays 10am -11.30am (school terms). For more info & registration forms contact Deacon Liz 0419 581 792 or deaconliz@mmmanglican.org.au IBS/FODMAP Sensitives Support and Self-Help Association Suffering bloat, pain, foggy-thinking. Chronic foodrelated gut dysfunction. Food sensitivities. Guidance through self-diagnosis of specific food intolerances, resolution, recipes. Face-face forums, individual, small group sessions. No cost. Sasha: 0422 918 074 or 0407 095 760 Mornington Environment Monthly meeting held 1st Thursday of each month at Mornington Library Meeting Room at 7:00pm. Contact morningtonea@gmail.com
Family History Melb PC Users Group, Mornington, Family History and DNA. We meet at the Mornington Information Centre every 3rd Monday for Family History and every last Wednesday for DNA (research) Q&A, information and presentations. www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/mornington-peninsulasig/family-history. Contact Colin: 0417 103 678 Family Drug Support – Frankston Non-religious, open meetings for those impacted by someone’s drug and/or alcohol use. Talk/listen in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Wednesday fortnightly, 6pm at Frankston Hospital, 2 Hastings Rd. Meetings are free. Further details phone Chloe: 0448 177 083 Angling Club Snapper Point Angling Club is looking for new members. For a short time all joining fees will be waivered so why not come along to one of our monthly meetings, fishing comps or just an excursion. Experience the friendly comradery between like-minded fishos and swap some of those legendary stories. Website spac.org.au or call Russ on 0418320314 Mt Eliza Farmers Market 9am – 1pm. Held the fourth Sunday of the month. Mt Eliza Village, Mt Eliza Way, Mt Eliza. $2 entry View Club Members of Mornington VIEW Club will meet at the Mornington Golf Club on the fourth Friday of each month at 11.30am. 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 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. 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 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
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. 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. 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.
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Car wrecked in Mile Bridge accident Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE Peninsula Motor Garage Frankston, was the centre of attraction last Saturday afternoon, the object of interest being a wrecked motor car which bore the appearance of having experienced a hot time on the battlefields of France. It turned out that the car had met with misfortune near the Mile Bridge. It was one of the fleet of motors supplied by the Volunteer Motor Corps, conveying invalid soldiers and nurses to Somerville. When approaching a spot near the Mile Bridge Mr McFarlane, the driver, appears to have lost control, and the car left the road and tore through the ti-tree. When the Messrs Olsen, of the Peninsula Motor Garage, who had been phoned for, arrived on the scene, they found the car half way up a tree, with another tree, 2ft. in girth, lying across it. After much chopping and lifting, the wrecked car was released and returned once more to the highway. The motor experts succeeded in setting the engine going, and the car was taken to the garage. It is difficult to understand how the party of nurses who were in the car, escaped injury. Mr McFarlane was also unhurt. *** FOOTBALLERS’ working “bee” at the Frankston park tomorrow afternoon. *** AT Hastings, tomorrow afternoon the State school Honor Board will be unveiled.
*** BRISK booking of reserved chairs for Anzac night concert is reported. Box plan is on view at Messrs Brody and Mason’s. *** TODAY, the Victorian Railway Commissioners, accompanied by the interstate Commissioners, visited Frankston, and later in the afternoon proceeded to Mornington. *** MR T. Salmon, merchant, of Tongala, during the Easter holidays purchased no fewer than five building allotments in Frankston. *** ST. Paul’s Church of England, Frankston, was crowded to overflowing on Easter Sunday. *** THE local motor garages and cab proprietors had an exceptionally busy time during the Easter holidays. *** IT was stated officially this week that military camps in other States, for the treatment of venereal disease, had been closed, and that patients from other portions of the Commonwealth were being treated at Langwarrin. *** MESSRS Ekins and Wright (late A.I.F.) announces in our advertising columns that they have taken over the motor garage at the Pier Hotel, Frankston. They have motors for hire day or night and repairs entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. *** THE Frankston Brass Band on Friday evening last held its initial concert
and dance in the Mechanics’ Hall, and the success attending it augurs well for the success of the remainder of the series of similar entertainments, which will be promoted during the coming winter in aid of the band funds. Dancing formed the chief attraction, and the excellent music, provided by the band, under the baton of Bandmaster Blaskett, was greatly appreciated. Selections by the Frankston Orchestra, and items by little Miss Logan were greatly appreciated. The next dance is advertised to take place on Tuesday evening next, April 20th. *** FRANKSTON Grammar School will reopen on Monday next, at 9.15. in the same rooms. Mr Austin will resume charge. New arrangements as to fees and times of payments have been made and it is believed now that the school is a well founded and firm institution. *** LOCAL sportsmen will be interested in the announcement that the Cranbourne Turf Club intend holding one of its popular meetings on Thursday, 29th April. The entries close on Monday, 19th inst., with the joint secretaries, Messrs W. Maher and J. Taylor, at Cranbourne, or Mr Considine V.R.C. offices. The programme appears in our advertising columns. *** MR and Mrs A. S. Woolcott are spending the Easter vacation at their
seaside home, which they recently purchased from Dr Jeffreys Wood. It adjoins the residence of the late Sir John Madden at Frankston, and has been named “Minda,” after the owners’ villa at St. Kilda. *** MR and Mrs R. T. Picking and family have returned to their Frankston residence and will permanently reside in Frankston in the future. *** MR. Pat Coleman, the noted base singer, visited Frankston during the holidays. *** MR Wm. Kemp, who, for many years past, has been one of Frankston’s respected residents, and a citizen who has done much for the improvements of Frankston, left the district last week to take up his residence in Murrumbeena, having sold his Frankston residence. *** MR L. J. Ward has resumed duty at the Frankston Railway Station, after several weeks absence on sick leave. *** DR Stanislaus E. A. Zichy-Woinarski, who died at Mansfield on Monday, was a member of the well-known family of that name and a brother of Judge Woinarski, and Dr Woinarski of Mornington. For many years he was in practise at Ballarat, and on leaving there practised for a time in Collins Street and at Mornington. Recently he visited Ocean Island, and on his return went to Mansfield, where he had been for about two months.
He had been ailing for some time. Sixty-three years of age, he leaves a widow. a son, and four daughters. *** The recent death of Mrs. Louisa Evelyn Liardet, at Dundas place, Albert Park, at the age of 68, removes one of the earliest pioneers of this State. She was born in Dublin, arrived in Victoria in infancy, and lived with her parents on the site now occupied by the Rialto buildings, Collins Street. Later she married the late Mr. Frederick Evelyn Liardet, of Liardet’s Beach, afterwards known as Sandridge and now Port Melbourne. The first three hotels, the Pier, the Royal, and the Chusan, were built by the Liardet family. The Stevedores’ Club now occupies the site of the last mentioned. The bricks were made on the then family estate, “Ballam Park,” Frankston, and cost £5 each. Mrs. Liardet leaves five sons and two daughters, who are the claimants of the Deptford dockyard estate, England, which was let by their great grandfather to the British Government on a “peppercorn lease.” Just before the outbreak of war the estate was thrown into Chancery, and valued at £2,000,000. It came into the family through an ancestor, Lady Perpet, Countess de Lamonon De-albe, of the French Court, who settled in England after the French Revolution, and was afterwards lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 16 April 1920
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Pines set for Monterey boost SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON council looks certain to approve a $1.43 million makeover of Monterey Reserve in next financial year’s budget. This was one of the major capital works projects announced last week in a proposed annual budget posted on the council’s website and inviting community feedback. It’s no secret that Monterey Reserve tenant Frankston Pines and council had been at loggerheads for some time over long-standing plans for a major makeover with the club strongly opposed to important aspects of the project. For reasons the club could never understand the original plans had public toilets at the entrance to the new facility, a greatly reduced interior and no player race. “The loss of space was a major issue for us,” club president Lee Davies said. “Apart from the public toilet placement and the removal of the player race there was no entry point which could be policed on matchdays. “The suitability of the facility to service the whole community not just Frankston Pines was important to us. “We believed the club should be used more whether for school football, all abilities, darts and other groups which local residents are involved in but the design didn’t provide this option.” Meetings were held between club and council but Pines’ attempts to alter the plans proved fruitless. So the club elicited the help of north-west ward councillor Glenn Aitken who arranged a meeting late last year between Davies, Pines food and beverage manager Pat Duffy and relevant council staff. “Glenn took charge of the meeting and basically the council said they would address our issues,” Davies added. “They agreed that the new building wasn’t fit for purpose so they’d look at changes and a redesign. “I spoke to council the other day and they said they were going ahead with what Glenn asked them to do and what we wanted. “Everyone is aware that when the council addresses our concerns it may push the project back a little bit but
Monterey makeover: Frankston Pines’ clubrooms are to have a $1.43 million revamp approved by local council. Picture: Football Chaos
there’s no specific timeframe as yet. “The council was very positive about the whole thing in fact they’ve been great.” Davies also said that council had been supportive when queried about rent relief given the impact of the corona virus pandemic. “They’ve been very helpful and noone is chasing us for money,” he said. “We seem to be getting on great with them for the first time in a long time. “We deal with Fiona (Dalla-Rossa) and James (Madder) and they’ve been brilliant ever since we started to work together.” The issue of rent relief has been of concern to all the local clubs and although council is yet to decide on a relief package the topic is definitely on its agenda. Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer acknowledged that rent relief wasn’t specifically mentioned in last week’s proposed annual budget but assured clubs that they wouldn’t be left without assistance. “That level of detail is not in there as we are still working through the relief package and it has not yet come to a council meeting for official endorsement. It is in the package though,” councillor Mayer said.
It’s understood that some clubs have been told that their tenancy will be charged on a pro rata basis and if the venue remains unused then no fees will be charged. Skye United is one such club. “I’ve got it in writing that if our season starts and it’s for only three months say then we’ll only pay three months of the normal six-month winter tenancy,” Skye United vice-president Stuart Lawrence said. “We’re quite happy with that because we weren’t sure if we’d get anything.” Meanwhile the contrast in managing the sport at state level between Football Victoria and Football Queensland could not be more stark. In a statement released late last month FV cautioned clubs on refunding player fees and said its fees and charges to clubs would remain in place whereas its Queensland counterpart in the same month released an updated document entitled “Refund of Governing Body Fees Policy”. That refund policy statement alerted clubs and players to FFA’s National Refund Policy and outlined the application process involved. Last week the Queensland body released another statement on the cur-
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rent situation and explained the reasons for updating its refund policy. In part it said “… the FQ Refund Policy was updated to provide clubs with greater clarity around the refund process for governing body fees, eligibility and payments, and to assist clubs in communicating the refund process to their members.” Last week’s statement also gave a breakdown of how registration fees for junior and senior players are used. Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor lamented the different approaches by the two state federations. “The Queensland approach was to clearly outline and articulate why the fees are charged whereas here in Victoria I’d be surprised if many people genuinely know where the fees are going,” he said. “I’m sure most people look at them and say ‘it’s just wages’. “I have no idea why we are kept in the dark here.” One club that seems set to ignore FV’s repayment advice is Peninsula Strikers juniors. Strikers senior club vice-president Steve Schreck liaises between the senior and junior clubs and echoed Taylor’s sentiments when it came to FV’s handling of the current situation.
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“From my viewpoint the mixed messages initially coming from FV were very frustrating and apart from that we’ve had nothing from them, no direction, nothing,” Schreck said. “Pretty much our costs are fixed at junior level and I’ve told Rob Harrington (Peninsula juniors president) to give people their money back if they ask for it.” Schreck also hit out at FV over a recent survey conducted by its competitions department. “They surveyed NSL seniors and juniors and community clubs but rather than asking what we think they just wanted to know about ground availability. “They’re not looking at the big picture and my fear is that if the season does get underway we won’t have even half of the players we had at the start of the year.” FV’s survey was intended to give it a better handle on fixturing and how the season might look if and when it restarts. The federation is looking into the possibility of extending the season into summer. One of the positives to emerge from the survey was the spirit of cooperation between some clubs. Pines have contacted both Skye United and Seaford United who are winter tenants at their respective venues and offered to come to a suitable arrangement for all three clubs to use Monterey Reserve if required. “We just thought both these clubs will be in trouble once the cricket clubs move back in,” Pines gaffer Taylor said. “I thought to myself ‘well Skye’s just down the road and we get on well with them’ and I also put in a call to Willie Lynn (Seaford president) the other night making him a similar offer. “We’ve got the ground, we’ve got the lights and we can play seven days a week if need be. “Rather than clubs having to fork out huge amounts of money to use alternative venues we can come up with something to assist them. “These clubs are just around the corner, they’re good people and we’re more than happy to help out. “I’ve got no doubts that if we were in their position they’d do the same for us.”
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Noonan nails long-range plan HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based racehorse trainer Tony Noonan has landed a blowout result at Caulfield on Saturday 18 April as his tough filly Florent took out The VOBIS Sires Guineas on the three-day back-up. Having finished fifth over 1400m at Geelong on Wednesday 15 April, the three-year-old daughter of Fiorente stepped out once again over the mile in the Guineas at the odds of $51 before executing Noonan’s long-range plan to perfection. The tough filly had been luckless at her first two starts this prep before landing the dream run in transit on Saturday with the aid of a nice barrier – something she hadn’t received at her two previous runs. Florent, ridden by Noonan’s son Jake, still had to be good enough to make it count and certainly didn’t disappoint to hold half-of-a-length margin over the rest of the field. Trainer Tony Noonan said it took a certain type of horse to be able to back-up after racing three days prior. “You couldn’t do that with many horses,” Noonan said. “She’s only a small filly but she’s a very gross sort of filly so her racing was going to bring her to peak fitness and because she’s such a tough little filly she was one that we felt it might work with. “She’s by Fiorente and out of a Pins mare so her pedigree also gave us some confidence that we’d be able to achieve it.”
Florent fires: Tony Noonan’s tough filly Florent scores a strong win at Caulfield after racing three days prior. Picture: Supplied
Noonan said there were also numerous factors that decided whether they went ahead with the plan. “She didn’t have a very hard run [on the Wednesday] so that then gave us some confidence that she might have been in a position to be able to back up but there was a number of parameters that needed to be ticked
off,” he said. “One was whether she ate up after the race, how she trotted out the next day, what her blood was like on Thursday, so all those things needed to be in place and fortunately they were all good which allowed us to go ahead with the plan.” With Florent’s main target ticked
off, she’ll now potentially progress towards a black-type race in Adelaide. “She may go to Adelaide for a Fillies and Mares Group Two race over 1600m, and she’ll probably be nominated for the Oaks over there which is in a fortnight time over 2000m but I would think that’s unlikely,” Noonan
said. “She’ll probably have two more runs here as well before she goes for a break.” Florent was purchased for $22,000 as a yearling from the Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale and has now raced 10 times for two wins and three placings, with prizemoney of $284,905.
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