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Full flight: Rhett Gowans, sailing in the Aero 7 championships. Gowans is just one of the members of Mornington Yacht Club enjoying what is arguably their most successful sailing season in the club’s 74-year history. “Morningtoin sailors take on the world” Page 9 Picture: Christopher Visick
Agency ‘solution’ for Centrelink Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au CENTRELINK and Medicare services will continue in Mornington, but with a scaled down privately-run service. The new agency, to open 15 hours over three days a week, is designed to “complement” existing services run out of Rosebud and Frankston offices. Flinders MP Greg Hunt, although seemingly not given any warning of the closures by his Cabinet colleague Stuart Robert, has claimed credit for retaining the Centrelink and Medicare services in the town. “I’ve listened to the concerns of
residents and advocated directly to the minister and his office. Following two weeks of advocacy, I am pleased to say a new agent service can ensure a continuation of Centrelink and Medicare services in Mornington,” Mr Hunt said in a news release on Friday (21 February). Peta Murphy, the Labor MP for Dunkley, said Mornington was being “short changed” as the services to be closed were open 40 hours over five days. “Instead of pushing for the vital service to stay open, Mr Hunt has announced that his proposal is that a community group be contracted to provide only 15 hours a week assistance to people who need help with Centrelink
and Medicare. Unfortunately, this is too little and too late.” Ms Murphy said Frankston Centrelink and Medicare would have to “take on more people when it is already overwhelmed with work”. “How long will this inadequate replacement service last before it too is shut down?” Mr Hunt’s announcement followed outrage at a decision by federal government services minister Stuart Robert to shut the two Main Street offices on 23 March (“Centrelink shutdown” The News 11/2/20). The mayor Cr Sam Hearn described that decision as a “real kick in the guts”
and a “terrible outcome for the community in terms of the challenges it creates making it really hard on families who rely of those services”. The federal government has now called for expressions of interest from private operators to run the service which will allow customers to “access Centrelink, Medicare and other Australian Government services within Mornington”. Tenders close Tuesday 10 March, call for an agency to provide a face-toface information service and free selfhelp facilities, including an internet enabled computer, wi-fi, telephone and scanner/photocopier/printer to “help
people do their business with us”. Mr Hunt said he had “confirmed” that staff from Mornington Centrelink and Medicare would keep be able to keep their jobs if they agreed to work at Rosebud or Frankston. While Centrelink clients were “increasingly choosing to use different options, such as internet-based services, to access government support, it is important that those who wish to have a face-to-face interaction [can], as well as assistance [with] training … to access newer opportunities online.” Mr Hunt said the Centrelink agency would “add to an extensive network of around 350 agents across Australia”.
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Aero club reels at pilot deaths Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au PENINSULA Aero Club members were in shock last week following the tragic deaths during a training flight of respected members Peter Phillips, 47, and Ido Segev, 30. The men died when their Beechcraft Travel Air collided with another plane over Mangalore airfield, 11.25am, Wednesday 19 February. Their plane had left Tyabb airfield at 10.55am and was descending over Mangalore at about 4000 feet when the other plane, a Piper Seminole with two people on board, was about three minutes into its ascent. Cloud banks may have prevented the pilots seeing each other before impact, with both planes plummeting to the ground and disintegrating. The four bodies were found inside the wreckage. The occupants of the other plane were experienced pilot Christiaan Gobel, 79, of Maiden Gully, near Bendigo, and a 27-year-old woman from West Melbourne, believed to be originally from Thailand. Mr Phillips, of Seaford, was chief flying instructor at the Peninsula Aero Club as well as a “highly qualified, well regarded person”, club president Jack Vevers said. “Peter was a former airline pilot taking time out for parenting duties,” he said. “He joined us in his 20s and then took time out to develop his career before coming back to us two years ago. “He was very experienced. Everyone loved him; he was part of the culture, the fabric of the place.”
Mr Segev, of Cheltenham, was a world champion in remote control and drone aircraft flying. He was also an aerobatic display pilot and qualified instructor preparing to perform at the Tyabb Air Show next month. “Ido was a wonderful young man, a very accomplished pilot and well-loved. Everyone was attracted to him.” Mr Vevers said a mid-air crash between two planes was an “incredibly rare event”. “It’s hard to imagine how you could ever hit another plane, the sky’s so big.” Air crash investigators from Victoria, Queensland and the ACT arrived at the rural airfield 130-kilometres north of Melbourne on Thursday to determine the cause of the crash – Australia’s first mid-air collision in more than a decade. The planes were reportedly fitted with automatic dependent surveillance broadcast equipment which would allow the investigators to monitor their fateful movements. Peninsula Aero Club was closed on Wednesday in the aftermath of the tragedy. Mr Vevers on social media said the club was shocked. “This is a devastating event for us all,” he said. “Our hearts go out to the families of the four pilots who have tragically lost their lives.” He said the families were grateful for the “outpouring of support and love” shown by fellow members. Mr Vevers said he had suspended air operations to allow staff a break from their flying duties. Members were planning to meet last Saturday where counselling would be offered to those in need and a lunch provided.
Get empowered: Sarah Hanna at Peninsula Kung Fu. Picture: Yanni
Kung fu way to safety for women GET fit and get fearless is the theme of a women’s event at a Mornington kung fu school this month. With Sunday 8 March being International Women’s Day – a celebration of women’s achievements – Peninsula Kung Fu is inviting women to attend any women’s class for free during March. Instructor Sarah Hanna said this year she wanted to help as many girls and women as possible be safe by having the ability to defend themselves. She has “runs on the board” having organised an anti-bullying seminar 18 months ago. “I will be instructing the classes and offering a
safe and friendly environment to begin learning how to protect yourself, get stress relief and find a new healthy activity,” Ms Hanna said. “It’s time for women to Get Fit and Get Fearless.” Peninsula Kung Fu chief instructor Sifu Glenn said: “Women who train regularly in martial arts become stronger, more confident and empowered to be able to protect themselves.” The school’s style of Kung Fu: Wing Chun, has female origins. It was developed by a Shaolin nun more than 300 years ago and taught to 15-year-old orphan girl Wing Chun. “Our current system, although it has evolved, celebrates its origin as a discipline developed by a woman for a woman,” Ms Hanna said.
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‘Expert’ called in to probe Martha Cove Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au AN “external planning expert” is being hired to review all permits relating to the development of Martha Cove at Safety Beach. The audit of the $650 million housing and marina project will go back 20 years. The Martha Cove investigation will run parallel to Mornington Peninsula Shire’s review of all planning approvals involving three Mornington-based companies, engineers, planners and developers Watsons, Schutz Consulting and Wolfdene Built. Frankston and Kingston councils are also undertaking similar internal investigations in the wake of last year’s hearings by the Independent Broadbased Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) which last week led to the state government sacking of Casey Council. The IBAC is set to widen its hearings when they resume on 2 March. While the shire instigated it own audit of permit approvals involving the three companies, the state Opposition’s planning spokesman Tim Smith last week labelled Martha Cove a “controversial project” that “finally won state Labor approval in late 2002, following political donations”. Mr Smith said the Opposition had been refused 76 “records of documents” relating to a planning scheme amendment at Casey between Labor’s Planning Minister Richard Wynne and former Labor MPs, Judith Graley and Jude Perera. Ms Graley, who was the peninsula’s
mayor in 2001 and a councillor until 2003, was MP for Narre Warren South while Mr Perera was MP for Cranbourne. “Documents between former Labor MPs is extremely important into the [Watsons director] John Woodman controversy, so why won’t Dick Wynne release them?” Mr Smith stated in a news release. “Given the thousands of dollars donated to the Labor Party by John Woodman, the community deserves to know exactly what influence Judith Graley and Jude Perera exerted over Dick Wynne.” The shire’s current mayor, Cr Sam Hearn, said the “already had enough reason” to single Martha Cove out for investigation. He hoped the Martha Cove investigation would be completed at the same time as the broader review into permit approvals and the three companies “within six to eight weeks”. “But, if it takes longer, that won’t be the end of the world.” Cr Hearn said the investigation would look at how councillors voted as well gifts or donations made to councillors or council officers. He said that Cr Rosie Clark – who has declared she received $2489 from Watsons during the 2016 council elections – has stepped down as chair of the shire’s planning committee (“Shire probe into permits” The News 24/12/19). “She didn’t give any direct reasons, but remains a member of the [all-council] committee,” Cr Hearn said. He said Cr Clark had “stepped out”
PLANS for the $650 million Martha Cove housing and marina development at Safety Beach have undergone many changes since the project’s first developer was placed in the hands of receivers. of a recent briefing to councillors as her election donation was “vaguely associated” to the issue being discussed and the companies under investigation. Cr Hearn said IBAC would be told if any questions were raised involving officers that no longer worked at the shire. “We’re not the federal police or IBAC, who have the powers to bring them in for questioning,” he said.
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Feedback a part of noise review Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au FEEDBACK from angry neighbours will be considered in a Mornington Peninsula Shire Council review of a noisy music afternoon at The Briars. Mount Martha resident Ken Anderson was furious at being subjected to the “disgusting noise which overwhelmed a large part of Mount Martha in the Bay Road area all day” on Sunday 16 February. “I demand that [the shire] never again issue a permit for such an inappropriate event at The Briars,” he said. The event was: “The Mobile Disco – Carl Cox and Eric Powell will be digging into their record collections and playing some of their favourite tracks, songs that were part of their lives growing up, songs that have influenced them over the years.” Mr Anderson wrote: “For more than nine hours we had to endure thumping bass reflex speakers pounding us … so loud in the evening that we could hardly hear our TV.” Thinking the noise was coming from a nearby house “because the racket was so loud”, Mr Anderson said he drove around nearby streets so he could give the police an address. He then realised it was coming from The Briars, about three kilometres away. He said the police had indicated there were “many other complaints” about the noise and its duration. “Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is responsible because [it] issued a permit to these people allowing them to disrupt a peaceful Sunday for many residents,” Mr Anderson said. “This is not to mention members of the public
who might have wanted a quiet stroll through the nature reserve at The Briars or who visited the Eco Centre. “The permit prevented the police from closing the event down.” The shire’s executive manager infrastructure services Jessica Wingaad told Mr Anderson that a review would “consider whether something of this nature is appropriate at The Briars in future”. Ms Wingaad said the music event from 12-9pm in the event paddock outside the visitor centre had complied with EPA guidelines. “We work with the event organisers to ensure all our events are compliant, including measuring not more than 65db at a residence and finishing by 10pm,” she said. “This shire limits the number of events of this nature [each year] to ensure a suitable balance of events at this particular site. “These requirements are listed as part of our event permit process. “We will ensure all feedback received will be added to our review of the event and consider whether something of this nature is appropriate for The Briars in the future.” Mr Anderson said he received moral support from management of The Briars agreeing they were “on the same page” regarding the unsuitability of the venue for some types of events – especially rock music. “We have been reviewing Sunday’s event and unless an alternative directive comes to us we will not be running an event of this nature again,” he was told in an email. The email said the engagement of a sound engineer aimed to ensure any music amplification had minimal impact on neighbours, whether classical music or performance art.
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Wall art to save plovers HOODED plovers are moving into Sorrento in a big way. The small birds are usually spotted darting around near the waterline or, when nesting, protecting their exposed eggs from predators and the elements (just 2.5 per cent of the birds survive from egg to fledgling). But now there’s no excuse for not knowing what a hoodie, as they’re affectionately known, looks like. Jimmy “Dvate” Beattie has used his aerosol paints and mural skills to cover a wall at Sorrento back beach with a hooded plover and chick. Beattie is known for his work on Victoria’s silo art trail and spaces in London, Amsterdam and New York. Originally from Frankston, he has a passion
for conservation and many of his images draw attention to native animals and nature. His first brush with the hooded plover came in 2018 with his contribution to Frankston’s inaugural Big Picture street art festival. “We believe that Jimmy’s images [at Sorrento] will create a new talking point about hooded plovers and indeed, the issue of coastal conservation,” Friends of the Hooded Plover (Mornington Peninsula) Karen Wootton said. “It won’t be a huge artwork, but it will be in a highly visible location with a spectacular backdrop.” The official launch Beattie’s latest artwork starts at 11am Saturday 29 February 29th at Sorrento back beach (near the surf lifesaving club). Keith Platt
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A “DROWN-IN” by members of Western Port Extinction Rebellion at Balnarring last Friday aimed to raise “climate crisis as a local issue and not just city centric”. Organiser Murray Lindsell Turner said the action at the village shopping centre promoted the science behind climate change and asked people about their concerns about being in a time designated as a climate emergency. “Morning Peninsula Shire Council has already declared a climate emergency and are actioning the policies required to help future residents understand the effects of climate
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Mornington sailors take on the world SAILORS from the Mornington Yacht Club have arguably had their most successful sailing season in the club’s 74-year history. They won two world championships, one national championship and placed second in another national title. The club gives credit for the successful campaigns to its training and development coaches. They worked hard to develop the young sailors’ skills before they were selected for advanced training. Three were then included in the Victorian Institute of Sport program and another six in the Victorian Pathway program. Sophie Jackson won the world RS Aero 5 Title at Black Rock Yacht Club and Rhett Gowans won the Aero 7 Title. They began sailing at Mornington and progressed through various classes before taking on the Aero. They will defend their titles at the next world titles at Cascade Locks in the United States. The single sailor dinghy has become popular since being designed in the UK in 2014 and has been selected for the 2024 Olympics. The Etchell has attracted some of Australia’s best sailors, including John Bertrand, Iain Murray and Tom Slingsby. Mornington’s Graham Taylor won the national titles at Royal Brighton Yacht Club in January with Murray second and Bertrand third. Taylor has won two national titles, at least five Victorian titles, and one NSW title. He also came second in the most recent Etchell World Championships at Los Angeles. As well as sailing Etchells he has crewed on leading boats in the Sydney to Hobart
Class winners: Mornington Yacht Club’s Aero 5 class champions Rhett Gowans and Sophie Jackson with Liam Willis, of the UK, at Black Rock.
yacht race and has assisted the club run regattas. 420 Class sailors James Jackson and Lachie Caldwell placed second in the national championships at Mornington. “Over the years the club has received many favourable comments on its ability to run major regattas and several years ago we ran the largest regatta for juniors in the southern hemisphere: the Australian Optimist Championships,” club member Stuart Gooley said. With the Tokyo Olympics approaching many international competitors are taking the opportunity to visit
Melbourne as a part of their training. Perhaps the best example of this is in the single handed Laser class which is competing in the Olympics. About 270 sailors competed in the national championships at Sandringham last month as a lead up to the world titles there later this month. Several Mornington club members have gained international experience sailing Lasers over the past two months. Mornington Yacht Club is developing the sailors of the future by hosting the Victorian Junior Carnival in conjunction with the annual Schnapper Point Regatta attracting 140 young
sailors from around the state. The regatta is a fun entree for youngsters combining a sailing experience with fun games and novelty events. The regatta provided competitive sailing in the Laser, 420, 29er, and Aero classes for the more experienced juniors. Mornington Yacht Club’s Discover Sailing Day for people of all ages is at 5.30pm, Thursday 27 February. No experience is needed and boats will be provided. “This is how our current world champions started their sailing careers; it may be the start of yours,” Mr Gooley said. Stephen Taylor
Pro-tour tennis AN International Tennis Federation pro-tour tournament will be held in Mornington next month. Men’s singles and doubles matches will be played at Mornington Tennis Club from Monday 23 March to Sunday 5 April. The first final is on Sunday 29 March and the second on Sunday 5 April. Prize money is $15,000 for each tournament, as well as world-ranking points. “This is a truly international event, with players coming from all over the world,” club president Thomas Kenny said. “Previous Australian winners, such as Andrew Whittington, Pricilla Hon and Destanee Aiava, have gone on to play in the ATP and WTA, including the Australian Open. “This is a great opportunity to see world class tennis. It is free at the premiere tennis club on the peninsula.” Mornington Tennis Club is at 350 Dunns Road, Mornington.
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NEWS DESK Community grants THE Western Port Community Service and Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula have each received $10,000 from the Westpac Foundation. The two groups were among 30 in Victoria to receive community grants from the foundation “to deliver educational opportunities, employment pathways and improve quality of life for people who need it most”. “Our mission is to allow people with a disability an opportunity to be a part of a safe and enjoyable surf at Point Leo beach,” DSAMP secretary Bill Hallett said. “We provide the wet suits, disabled toilet, changing facilities, rash vests, beach wheelchairs and surfboards for participants to ensure they have the best experience possible.” The Western Port Community Service provides emergency relief, crisis accommodation, housing assistance and mental health support for those people who experience, or who are at risk of, homelessness at Hastings and surrounding areas. The organisation Manager Georgia Hourn said the grant “will ensure the recipients continue to receive intensive housing support and advocacy from a specialist housing support caseworker [which] ultimately helps to foster self-reliance, long-term housing security and overall stability”.
$9m ‘5G is safe’ message THE Federal government is spending $9 million over four years to “build public confidence” in the safety of 5G mobile networks following “misinformation about electromagnetic energy emissions” (“Hands reflect concern over 5G” The News 26/8/19). Flinders MP and health Minister Greg Hunt said “new initiatives” included scientific research and public education “building on the existing and long standing EME safety program”. “The enhanced EME program will make sure all Australians have access to clear, reliable and reputable information so they can take advantage of new technologies like 5G and feel empowered to do so safely,” Mr Hunt said.
When a simple act means so much ANTONY’S eyes said it all – they were alive, shining, animated. The cerebral palsy sufferer was thrilled at being able to get to the water’s edge at Sorrento in a wide-tyred disability chair. That something so simple could mean so much speaks volumes about the significance of the chairs and how beneficial it would be to have them readily available. However, red tape – often involving Mornington Peninsula Shire Council – is restricting the chairs’ availability because the insurance and public liability concerns. Four of the chairs sit under the Sorrento Sea Baths with baths’ owners James and Helene Gibson ready and willing to put them on the sand to give potential users easy access to the sea. Sorrento Men’s Shed co-ordinator Terry Phippin said it was a “pleasure” over the summer break to be able to lend a chair to Sorrento visitors John and Judy O’Donnell and their son Antony, 38. “This amazing family do all they can to make life normal for Antony,” Mr Phippen said. “The guy was so excited at being able to get to the water’s edge and his mum and dad were just as happy to find this option for him. “It made me realise just why we were looking at having these chairs at Sorrento.” Mr Phippen said an excited Antony had been promised another trip in the chair: “His eyes told me what he was thinking, and I’m expecting a call soon to find him decked out in his bathers.” Blairgowrie’s Pauline Downes, who has a severely disabled son, said she and friend Kate Smith said there was a need for everyone to be able to access beaches at the southern end of the peninsula – whether wheelchair bound, frail elderly or adults and children with debilitating health issues. “Most people live or holiday down here because they love the beach and sea,” she said. Ms Downes said it had been an “ongoing battle to have the mobility chairs available for disabled users”. Stephen Taylor
Day out: Antony O’Donnell enjoyed getting into the water at Sorrento. Picture: Supplied
Police patrol
With Stephen Taylor
Hold that bus ROSEBUD police stopped a bus last week to catch a couple of suspected crooks. A 35-year-old man and woman, 32, of Tootgarook, were later charged with theft from a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods and handling the proceeds of crime. A woman who spotted the couple loitering in a business park near Rosebud Plaza later realised items, including an iPad, portable speaker, and personal id, were missing from her car. She activated her Locate-My-Device App and tracked the items to a nearby bus stop where, coincidentally, the couple she saw earlier were waiting. When the suspects boarded the bus, she called police who were nearby. They intercepted the bus, arrested the suspects and, after a search, found the allegedly stolen items. The man appeared at court on Wednesday and the woman was released prior to being summonsed.
Drugs, tools charges Mornington Peninsula Shire is proud to support Clean Up Australia Day 2020. Last year more than 680,000 volunteers removed over 15,000 ute loads of rubbish from the 6901 registered locations across the country. There are more than 35 Clean Up Australia Day events planned around the Mornington Peninsula.
POLICE on a drive-by say they spotted cannabis plants growing in the backyard of a house in Rye last week before arresting the occupant. Senior Sergeant Steve Duffee, of Rosebud police station, said the officers acting on a tip-off “looked over the fence” of the Dundas Street property before returning with a warrant, Saturday 9 February. As well as the six cannabis plants they allegedly found stolen tradies’ tools valued at $10,000. A 64-year-old Rye man was later charged with cultivating a drug of dependence and handling stolen goods. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in July.
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THREE teenagers from Mornington, Mt Eliza and Frankston have been arrested over a range of thefts from motor vehicles and burglaryrelated incidents. Detectives from Frankston Crime Investigation Unit charged the men – a 19-year-old
from Mornington, 18-year-old from Mount Eliza and 20 year-old from Frankston with five petrol drive-offs in various suburbs, five thefts from motor vehicles overnight 11-12 February in Mount Eliza and Frankston South, and a burglary at Karingal Hub Shopping Centre on 11 February. All were bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 4 August.
Speed limited POLICE say they are now actively enforcing the new 80kph speed limits on 38 high risk sealed rural roads in Mornington Peninsula Shire. The 19-year-old P1 probationary driver of the silver Renault, pictured, was issued with a $330 fine (three demerit points) by Somerville Highway Patrol for allegedly driving at 97kph in the 80kph zone on Browns Road, Main Ridge. New technology means police approaching or following vehicles are able to monitor speeds on their mobile radars. Drivers travelling above the limit will have had their speeds locked in and will be intercepted.
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Squash win just the tonic Teddies a comfort for fire traumatised children IT was a case of winning once, winning twice for Amelia Martin who claimed the Australian National Squash Title in mid-February. The result was even sweeter coming as it did against her sister-in-law Melissa Martin who she beat 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 at Carrara, on the Gold Coast. At 36, Martin is a veteran of the sport having first won the women’s title 15 years ago. “I was very surprised to win,” she said from Tonic Squash and Gym, the Dromana business she took over five years ago. “I’d been training hard and it all just came together.” Martin started playing squash as a nine-yearold before attending the Australian Institute of Sport at 17 and later establishing herself in The Netherlands and the US where she could concentrate on her sport for 13 years. Rising to number 26 in squash in the world she had success at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006 and again in India in 2010. “After competing in Delhi I came home and had a child - Jackson, who attends Red Hill Consolidated - and then got back into training.” Martin says she is “waiting for squash to become big again” after a slow decline in interest in the sport throughout the 1980s and 90s. Stephen Taylor
Top shot: Amelia Martin claimed the Australian National Squash Title earlier this month. Picture: Gary Sissons
Boxers get ready for fight night FOUR professional boxers from the Mornington Peninsula will clash in the one event at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Saturday 7 March. Kings of Kombat will feature the clash of two undefeated knockout artists in Jai Alexander (11-0 wins, 6ko) against undefeated Filipino Presco Carcosia (9-0 wins, 8ko). They will be contesting the IBO Asia Pacific Featherweight Title over 10 rounds. Lochie Higgins (5-2) faces tough Kiwi Tyson Turner for the Australasian Super Middleweight
title over eight rounds. “This is Higgins’ first fight in a year and he is not wasting any time in challenging himself,” Amado said. Kris Cidd (2-0 wins, 2ko) will contest a four rounder in the Cruiserweight division. “This is his third professional bout. He is steadily improving and gaining experience,” Amado said. Jack Gipp makes his debut in the paid ranks after a successful amateur career. He has had 65 fights, won a Commonwealth Games bronze medal and was youth world championship captain and an Australian representative.
Have Your Say Share your feedback about our Draft Beyond Zero Waste Strategy Following a review of the Waste Strategy in 2019 we’re asking the local community, including visitors and residents, to provide feedback and suggestions on the Draft Beyond Zero Waste Strategy. This Strategy has been developed following extensive community consultation and will set targets to eliminate waste sent directly to landfill on the Mornington Peninsula Shire by 2030
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AS the summer bushfires raged and roared, TV news reports and images of the devastation caused to the flora, fauna and, of course, the people, in hard-hit areas were etched into the minds and souls of everyone watching. Personal accounts about those losing their homes and even their lives in the crisis areas stirred within viewers a mixture of helplessness and, in many, a strong desire to help. Especially vulnerable were children bewildered by the experience of being swept into the drama and not knowing what’s going to happen next, some losing everything, many worried if their parents are OK, and distraught at the thought of never seeing their friends or personal possessions again. Some were terrified the fires would return. Christine Cook said one of the Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens’ volunteers, who was also involved in a knitters’ group, suggested knitting Red Cross Trauma Teddies for affected children. The teddies alleviate stress and give children comfort and a sense of security in worrisome times. “The response was fantastic and, within a couple of weeks, we had 27 teddies, each made with love and with their own personality,” Ms Cook said. “They then went through the inspection process and gained their Red Cross badge of honour.” The packed teddies were taken to Tullamarine and passed over to a friend flying to Merimbula, on the NSW south coast. From there they were delivered to children at Cobargo pre-school and the Little Yuin Aboriginal pre-school at Wallaga Lake. “In the meantime, we keep knitting,” Ms Cook said. “Trauma is not always felt immediately and can surface when things seem to have
Time of need: Teddies ready for distribution to traumatised children. Picture: Supplied
settled. A lovely soft teddy with a gentle smile can be very comforting. And it’s good to have a supply as we never know when or where they will be needed next.” Stephen Taylor
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The art of painting from memory Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au
RON Farnill at his Red Hill home studio where he sees his time spent painting as an addictive meditation.
IT was 11 or 12 years ago that Ron Farnill was told he could expect to live “about another two and a half years”. Not one to give up on enjoying life so easily, Farnill decided to “paint, instead of spending time cutting grass or fixing up the house”. While still painting daily, he’s also spending time choosing 100 or so paintings for his upcoming exhibition, Sky, sea, sail and other things (93 years in the making). The exhibition at Oak Hill Gallery, Mornington is also a lead-in to his 93rd birthday. “People have talked about the need for me to have a retrospective, but for me it also has a lot to do with getting rid of some paintings,” Farnill says while looking around the lounge in his Red Hill house, which only has two chairs not stacked with framed paintings. His watercolour scenes seem vaguely familiar, but he insists they’re “all made up – they’re local scenes, but I make up everything”. Paintings of boats at sea “could be anywhere”. “Painting every day keeps old age away,” Farnill says, quickly adding that, for him, it is a meditation that can last hours without him realising the time. He also runs art classes (limited to six students) where he’s often “confronted by peoples’ problems, which they expect you to be able to fix”. The “problems”, he explains, are to do with their art efforts, not their lives. Born in Leeds, England in 1927, Farnill first won a prize for is art when he was a schoolboy. But art wasn’t a viable career choice, so he
“drifted” into the Royal Navy and became a mechanic with the fleet air arm and was on his way to the Pacific when World War II ended. Without returning to Britain, his ship was directed to head for Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) “to keep the peace”. On finding himself back in the UK 12 months’ later, Farnill completed his electrician’s apprenticeship, as well as taking up cycling. He and his brother then bought tickets to Australia, setting off a series of “strange coincidences” that led to his meeting, and later marrying, his wife Betty. Betty was returning home to Australia after a year-long cycling tour of Europe. They hit it off, but Farnill and his brother were booked to disembark in Sydney, so goodbyes were made when the ship berthed in Melbourne. However, the ship broke down and Farnill, with a few days up his sleeve and “looking for a hill”, rode a bike to the Dandenong Ranges. On his way back he noticed Heidelberg Road, where Betty lived, and paid her a visit. “You think you have control, but big things in life seem to just happen,” he says. The romance blossomed and Betty, a nurse, became Mrs Farnill after he returned from Sydney in 1953. Farnill worked for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria before retiring at 49, after “suffering great stress” due to his workload. At about the same time he again picked up his brushes, thanks to then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam offering free courses to older students at Frankston Technical School. “We were sort of hippies, with an idea we could be self-sufficient,” Farnill says, listing
the animals (goats, chickens and ducks) and vegetables they grew on their secluded acreage at Red Hill. They discovered “you really need money”, so Betty continued nursing and he did part time electrical work. Life was good, but Betty eventually underwent about 20 operations over 20 years for brain tumours. She died six years ago. During their time together they bought a former Sydney to Hobart yacht, the 10-metre fibreglass Brumby. They sailed frequently but their plans to live aboard were thwarted by Betty’s illness. The Farnills also delivered yachts interstate and Ron now claims them to be “the only sailors to make an emergency gybe to miss the moon”. They were sailing through an area where gas and oil drilling sites were capped and fitted with lights. Seeing a light appearing ahead they took action to avoid what they thought would be a solid obstacle, only to discover they had been dodging a rising moon as it appeared and disappeared on swells during a 40-knot blow. These days Farnill is often submerged in his art. His “addiction”. His series of flamenco dancers were painted while listening to the music they – had they been real – would have been dancing to. “I lose any outside would problems. I actually get into the painting,” he says. His reverie is a bit like the description he gives to his style of painting: “It’s an illusion. The detail is not really there. It’s only the odd strokes of the brush that touch the paper.” Ron Farnill, Sky, sea, sail and other things (93 years in the making), 11am-4pm, 1-31 March, Oak Hill Gallery, 100 MorningtonTyabb Road, Mornington, phone 5973 4299.
Pet registrations due in April CAT and dog owners must renew their pet registrations with Mornington Peninsula Shire by Friday 10 April. It costs $45 year to register a desexed dog and cat. Discounts apply for pension card holders. The current fine for owning an unregistered dog or cat is $330. In issuing a renewal reminder, the shire says registration fees enable it to provide such services as leash-free dog areas (mornpen.vic.gov. au/leashfree); the Community Animal Shelter and Pound for lost pets and finding new homes for unclaimed cats and dogs. (mornpen.vic.gov. au/lostpets); rangers to respond to dog attacks and complaints; and, a state government levy. The Domestic Animals Act 1994 directs that all cats and dogs over the age of three months must be microchipped and registered with the Shire. Cats must be desexed to be registered with the shire unless the cat and owner are members of
the Feline Control Council. Pet registration renewals can be made online, over the phone and in person. To learn more about the different ways to pay your registration or to renew your pet visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ petregistration.
Man injured in crash A MAN suffered life-threatening injuries when the car in which he was a passenger hit a tree at Hastings, Sunday 23 February. The car was travelling along Hendersons Road near Tuerong Place when it left the road about 8pm. The man, 24, of Hastings man was airlifted to The Alfred hospital. The driver, woman, 21, also from Hastings was taken to Frankston Hospital with minor injuries. Any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit only 300 metres from Fisherman’s Beach! You will immediately fall in love with the beautiful timber floors and open plan living that opens out onto a huge timber deck that is also accessible from the master bedroom. The private garden is low maintenance and has private access to Fisherman’s Creek Reserve and a track leading directly to the beach. Other features include stone benchtops, split system heating and cooling, outdoor shower, own street frontage with private access and driveway.
Privately nestled at the rear of only two, this spacious and light filled single level residence is certain to suit first time buyers, investors and downsizers seeking a low maintenance lifestyle opportunity. With the added benefit of no owners corp. fees, the property has three bedrooms, the large master has walk in robe & ensuite, there is a fully equipped kitchen showcasing sleek stainless steel appliances and a vast living & dining zone opens to a rear alfresco area that overlooks a landscaped courtyard. Also including main bathroom, double lock up garage & ducted heating.
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Mornington 41 St Catherines Court
A Home Of Hidden Pleasures. A picture of elegance behind a white picket fence and hedged formal gardens, this charming period-style residence has personality to embrace, gardens to please the green thumb and a family-friendly position. Set on a large 952m2 (approx.) allotment beside a walking path that takes you to Mornington’s bowls, croquet, tennis club and skate park the position is ideal for a life of leisure, while a shortcut to Benton Junior College makes the walk to school a pleasure. Inside, the home welcomes you with warm ambience and subtle period detailing including 2 living areas, a well equipped kitchen, large dining area and master ensuite, while a covered alfresco deck has bistro blinds for all weather enjoyment. Also includes a double garage, separate workshed and wonderful off-street parking for the boat and/or caravan.
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SUPREME TOWN CONVENIENCE FOR enjoying the cosmopolitan delights of Main Street, Mornington it does not get much better than this superbly set townhouse, literally just metres from the Esplanade, beaches and walking tracks. The peaceful location provides a daily measure of inspiration with a soothing glimpse of the bay available from the upstairs balcony and new owners also receive welcome reassurance from a series of recently completed improvements to the property such as internal and external painting, new heating system, LED lighting and new clip-lock steel roofing. From the front porch you enter to a wide foyer with the master bedroom, tucked around to the left, comprising on-trend plantation shutters and a sleek ensuite with stone vanity. Open plan in design the stylish main living zone features handsome timber floors that nicely contrast against the gleaming kitchen which has granite benchtops and stainless-steel appliances, and from the sunny lounge you can step out to the rear deck and down to a brick paved courtyard. Both levels of the home boast splendid 2.7 metre ceilings which greatly enhance the sense of space and light. A lovely second living area upstairs has air-conditioning and there is a useful wet bar with sink and recess for a small fridge and when coupled with the second master bedroom with ensuite you have a fantastic private zone for weekend guests. Two private decks to the north and south wings provide soothing escapes to catch a view or afternoon breeze, and the neat brick paths that surround the home keep the lawn maintenance to an absolute minimum.n
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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 14th March 11.00am Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.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.
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● Lounge with open fireplace fabulous for entertaining
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● Modern interior & impressive entertaining space ● Floorboards, plantation shutters & reverse-cycle air con
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Why list with one, when you can list with all Office: Mornington, 311 Main Street| 5971 0300 Tuesday , 25th February 2020
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LOVE THIS HOME
‘ORCHARD HOUSE’ WITH a century of history to share, this enchanting farmhouse, set on just over a hectare, is a wonderful opportunity to have that peaceful rural lifestyle and a family friendly work-life balance. Formerly the main homestead to a 40-hectare orchard, the gorgeous home is set well back from the road and features all the expected attributes of a home this age. The interior is resplendent with handsome timber floors and high ceilings with ornate cornices and original sash windows particularly eye catching. With an extensive use of timber throughout the home there is a wonderful upmarket rustic ambience to a bespoke kitchen featuring Tasmanian Cherrywood and Blackwood timber cabinets. The kitchen opens to a larger dining area that is incorporated into an open plan zone that comprises a comfortable lounge with wood fire and air-conditioning. The splendid verandahs that run around two sides of the home are fully undercover for maximum enjoyment and beautifully complement the already generous living space. There are three bedrooms that share two full bathrooms, the larger main bedroom has built-in robes and air-conditioning, and a substantial laundry and mud room also features bespoke timber cabinets.n
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ADDRESS: 1280 Frankston-Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE FOR SALE: Contact Agent DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, AGENT: Kristen Jones 0426 956 315, Stone Real Estate, Suite 2/1a Main Street, Mornington, 5970 8000
“The difference between a good price and a great price is a great estate agent”
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Industrial Estate Office Space Mornington 3/19 Bruce Street • Suite B – 34m2 (approx.) $884.00 pcm + GST • Suite FG – 100m2 (approx.) $2084.00 pcm + GST • Suite H – 37m2 (approx.) $770.00 pcm + GST BED
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• Suite J – 50m2 (approx.) $1167.00 pcm + GST • Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities • Rent inclusive of outgoings
$795,000 - $840,000 open to view as advertised online or by appointment
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• Suite I – 38m2 (approx.) $875.50 pcm + GST
Michelle Adams 0407 743 858 michellea@jlbre.com.au
Sarah Baker | 0497 527 182 Jarrod Carman | 0423 144 102
Why list with one, when you can list with all Office: Mornington, 311 Main Street| 5971 0300
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Beachside Development Site
Between the Bay & the Harbour
Mornington 125 Tanti Avenue
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• 999m2 Approx • 2/3 Unit Site (stca) • Consulting Rooms (stca) • Very comfortable older style home with bungalow • Subject to existing tenancy to Nov 2020
SaFety Beach 8 Seaspray Close
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For sale $1,125,000
• Breathtaking Bay views in one direction and the Martha Cove waterway in the other
For Sale $1,645,000
inspect By appointment
• Two levels of spacious living & entertaining spread out over approx 35 squares
inspect OFI or by appointment
Mandy castle 0407 855 585 mandy.castle@jlbre.com
• 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
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“Blue Oars” The Ideal Retreat Balnarring Beach 13 Fethers Road
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• Quintessential Balnarring Beach weekender located within easy walk of beach, Westernport Yacht Club and Tulum Store via grassed laneway • Light open living plan and stylish kitchen and bathroom • Split system heating and cooling • Timber deck at rear and undercover verandah at front
John hanna 0408 374 334 john.hanna@jlbre.com.au
Mornington 3/10 Macdonald Grove
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• Three spacious bedrooms including master with walk-in robe and spacious en suite.
For sale $700,000 - $750,000
• Open-plan design with sunlit living and dining areas with a well appointed kitchen.
inspect OFI or by appointment
• Reverse-cycle A/C, gas ducted heating and gas fireplace, remote double garage.
cameron McDonald 0418 330 916 ruralsales@jlbre.com.au
• Choice of two covered alfresco’s within a secure courtyard with rear gate access.
Mornington 5976 5900 mpnews.com.au
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25 WOOLSTON DRIVE, FRANKSTON SOUTH
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RETRO HOME WITH DUAL STREET FRONTAGE A development opportunity of the rarest kind in one of Frankston South’s most treasured spots, this architect-designed 1960s home sits to the far right of a corner allotment opening exciting opportunities to renovate or rebuild. In an envied Frankston South neighbourhood just walking distance to Frankston High School and enjoying beautiful birdlife attracted to nearby Sweetwater Creek, the 801m2 (approx.) property has 2 street frontages, drive through carport and a large workshop/studio.
AUCTION: TERMS: PRICE: INSPECTION: CONTACT:
Saturday 29th February at 2pm 10% deposit, balance 30/60 days $650,000 - $700,000 Saturday 1:30-2:00pm James Crowder 0407 813 377
AVAILABLE RENTALS
UNIT 1, 121 MOUNT ELIZA WAY, MT ELIZA
$385PW
This bright and fresh 2 bedroom Unit features, renovated kitchen and bathroom, DGH & SS A/C, carport. Avail 3/3
UNIT 2, 139 MOUNT ELIZA WAY, MT ELIZA
$410PW
Impeccably presented 3 bedroom Unit with BIR’s, 1 bath, o/p kitchen/living, 2 outdoor spaces, carport with storage. Avail 3/3
1 CLENDON CLOSE, MT ELIZA
$550PW
17 JACKSONS ROAD, MOUNT ELIZA
$695PW
Older style large 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with plenty of space and light, study, DGH, carport, pets considered. Avail Now
DO YOU HAVE A RENTAL PROPERTY? WE HAVE LEASED OVER 6 PROPERTIES IN THE LAST MONTH! WE HAVE QUALITY TENANTS WANTING PROPERTIES TO LEASE. 53A HUMPHRIES ROAD, FRANKSTON STH
$650PW
A wonderful home has the lot!, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living, kitchen/meals, DGH, evap/cooling, 2 living, DLUG, Avail 30/3
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CALL OUR DEDICATED TEAM NOW
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Close to the beach, 3 BR, 2 bath home, o/p kitchen family area, lounge OFP, A/C & DGH, water views, DLUG. Avail Now
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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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Steps to the station and 1 block to the High Street shops, this brick veneer home places convenient town living in the palm of your hand. Neat as a pin and original throughout, this is one for the future featuring a deep, flat 809sqm (approx) allotment with a huge back yard. There´s space for kids to play, room for a pool (STCA), off-street parking for the whole clan’s cars and scope to update in this laid-back setting minutes to Western Port Bay.
Inspection: Price Guide:
As advertised $495,000 - $544,500
Contact:
Malcolm Parkinson / 0421 704 246 malcolmparkinson@stonerealestate.com.au Sue Monaghan / 0400 481 862 suemonaghan@stonerealestate.com.au
> 300m to High Street > Large covered rear terrace > Generous off-street parking
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Shift your lifestyle into a relaxed gear near Westernport Bay with a fantastic sized block of land in the tranquil township of Bittern. Measuring at a generous 803sqm (approx), this flat site offers the space to craft the home of your dreams (STCA) in a quiet community within easy reach of the beach, Hastings, boating, reserves and some of the Peninsula´s finest wineries.
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> Less than 10 mins to the beach > Walk to Graham Myers Reserve > 2 minute drive to Bittern shops
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Dreamtime
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Welcome to the ultimate opulent country manor set on a breathtaking 100-acre estate in Gippsland Victoria. The mansion is privately located 1km from the road entrance, perched on the highest peak to capture 360-degree views over one of Victoria´s most picturesque landscapes. Dreamtime Manor at Heath Hill is a truly unique property boasting 15 acres of river frontage with its' never-to-be-built-out panorama.
Inspection: Price Guide:
By private inspection only $11,000,000 - $12,000,000
Contact:
Tony Ladiges / 0414 905 873 tonyladiges@stonerealestate.com.au
> 123 square (approx), tri-level residence > 6-car basement garage, helipad and elevator > Pool, spa, gym, sauna, home theatre and more!
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38 Morris Street, TOOTGAROOK
97 Canterbury Jetty Road, RYE
13 Melibee Street, BLAIRGOWRIE
$1,105,000
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$890,000 - $950,000
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27 Harleian Street, BLAIRGOWRIE
26 William Road, BLAIRGOWRIE
363 Bayview Road, ROSEBUD
$905,000
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$605,000
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CLASSIC BEACH HOUSE
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10 Geoffrey Street, BLAIRGOWRIE
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Our local property market is currently experiencing high demand and prices are rising. Considering your next move?
$870,000 - $930,000
SALLY JOHNSTONE 0417 577 194 SAM CROWDER 0403 893 724
Contact Sam or Sally today. crowdersre.com.au
2375 Point Nepean Road, Rye Ph: 5983 3038 mpnews.com.au
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‘a lifestyle village for the over 50’s’ 249 High Street, Hastings, 3915 www.peninsulaparklands.com.au
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Open plan living Kitchen with great bench space Lounge room with raked ceilings 2.2 K/W solar system has been installed
To arrange your site inspection contact David Nelli 0403 111 234 or at the office on 5979 2700 Email: david@peninsulaparklands.com.au mpnews.com.au
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THE PENINSULA’S ONLY EXCLUSIVELY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT Business Sale - Mornington Peninsula
Business Sale - Mornington Peninsula Mowing and Maintenance Service
Stumpmen Stump Removal
• Client base covering the Mornington Peninsula • Long established business with regular and casual clients • Currently run as one person operation with huge potential to expand • Client list and equipment included in price
• Successful business operating for over 23 years • Servicing the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding areas • Specialising in all aspects of stump removal from residential and commercial properties • Up to two weeks training provided • Sole operator with few overheads
Sale Price: $50,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Sale Price: $300,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Fit-Out Only - Mornington
Business Sale - Mornington Main Street Cafe
Prime Location - Fit-Out Only
• Well known beach end café • Large takings with small overheads • Inside and outside seating • Extremely Profitable • Still time to get in and benefit from the summer trade. ACT NOW!
• Prominent Main Street location • Well equipped full commercial kitchen • Fully licensed with indoor and outdoor seating • Upstairs residence ideally suited to owner operator • $350,000 spent on fit out
R E D UN ER OFF
Sale Price: $120,000 (Fit-out Only) Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Sale Price: On Application Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Business Sale - Baxter
Business Sale - Mornington
All Stitched Up • Niche business operating successfully for the last 7 years • Specialising in quilting services, fabric and Sewing Machine sales • Sewing machine mechanic available for servicing and repair • Classes for beginners to advanced conducted on site • Opportunity for growth through on line sales • Little competition on the Peninsula
• Ultimate indoor golf venue ideally located on busy main road. • Exceptional fit out with state of the art golf simulators, big screen TV’s and dart board. • Ideal for private functions as space for up to 75 guests. • Catering for a range of events including parties, school holiday programs, golf tuition, corporate events and much more.
Sale Price: $75,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Sale Price: On Application Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
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Indoor Golf Venue
Unique Main Street Cafe
Retail / Office Space
• Ideal opportunity for someone looking to start their • Ideally located on busy Point Nepean Road own business as all the hard work has been done • Well-presented space of approx. 100sqm • Sale includes fitted out vehicle, tools, plant and • Adjoining laneway equipment, social media shout outs, pricelists, • Lots of natural light through the large front windows accounting software and data base.
Electrical Contracting Business
• Office/Warehouse of approx. 200sqm • Rear roller door • Full kitchen and grease trap • Shared common area parking • Currently used as a bingo venue
Sale Price: $60,000 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Lease Price: $2,865 pcm + GST + OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Sale Price: $55,000 Offers Considered Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Lease Price: $2,800pcm + GST + OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
• Café offering breakfast, lunch, cakes & Keto menus • Huge Keto following; the only one supplying such products in Melbourne. • Suit ambitious chef or husband and wife team. • Great hours - Mon-Fri 6am-3pm & Sat 7am-2pm
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For Sale - Mornington
Business Sale - Rosebud
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Bang Bang Pizza - DRASTICALLY REDUCED
• Great location, opposite beach, plenty of foot traffic • Computerised with database of 4,000 customers • Excellent rent of $2,585pcm+GST+OG • Turnover of $400,000pa • Open 5pm-9pm seven days per week Sale Price: $60,000 WIWO Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
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Mornington Freehold • Quality Investment opportunity • Located in the industrial area with easy access to Mornington Tyabb Rd and Watt Rd • Factory of approx. 360sqm with120sqm carport • Onsite parking plus street parking Sale Price: $940,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
When Position Matters
$4,874pcm+GST+OG $2,865pcm+GST+OG $4,304pcm+GST+OG
MEDICAL FOR LEASE 1537 Pt Nepean Rd Rosebud – 620sqm
Price On Application
WAREHOUSE / SHOWROOM
• Main Street frontage with display windows. • Retail/Office space of approx 60sqm • Long term lease available • Includes optional underground storage unit of approx. 8x2.2m with own loading bay/carpark Lease Price: $4,870 pcm + GST + OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
www.kevinwrightre.com.au
LEASED
1/486 Nepean Hwy Frankston – 220sqm SHOPS FOR LEASE 176 Main Street - 60sqm 289 Pt Nepean Road, Dromana - 100sqm Main Street, Mornington - 67sqm
32/1140 Nepean Hwy - 200sqm
$2,800pcm+GST+OG
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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
Closing Centrelink and Medicare will cost government votes Southern Women’s Action Network (SWAN) is a Social Justice organisation based on the Mornington Peninsula. We have more than 200 members, many of a mature age, who are deeply concerned that all members of the community should be treated decently. We are very concerned about the federal government’s decision to close the Mornington Centrelink and Medicare offices (“Signing up to save Centrelink” The News 18/2/20). Mornington is the major population centre for the peninsula and many residents need to travel there for various purposes. It is reasonably accessible by car or by public transport from many places on the peninsula. Rosebud and Frankston are much harder to access for many on the peninsula, being many kilometres from most of the peninsula’s population and with very limited public transport. It is unlikely that residents will be able to combine a trip for another purpose with a visit to Centrelink or Medicare at Rosebud or Frankston. This decision will cause great distress to many in the community, particularly those who are already struggling to survive on a pension or Newstart or who are disabled. While more is being done online these days, many in this section of the community either do not have online access or need assistance to deal with it, meaning that visiting a Centrelink or Medicare office is unavoidable. This same group may not have a car or fuel or funds for public transport. If this decision is not reversed, it will certainly have a bearing on the votes of many community members, including those of our membership. The members of SWAN implore the federal government to reconsider this decision. The amount that would be saved is certainly not worth the distress it will cause. Erica Churchill, SWAN facilitator, Bittern
‘No solution’ Replacing Mornington’s centrelink and Medicare offices with an agency will be like going to the post office to do your banking - limited service. There will be no one to give detailed advice to the often less well off and in difficult circumstances. People desperate for real help, have previously faced long waits that will now become longer and offer less services. This is not a solution. David Gill, Red Hill Ward councillor, Mornington Peninsula Shire
Quarry confusion I’m really confused. On the Ross Trust’s 20182019 annual report, on its website, says “loss of habitat and fragmentation are amongst the greatest causes of species extinctions worldwide. Victoria’s landscape has been heavily cleared leaving isolated fragments of habitat, which prevent species from adapting to climate change. Biolinks’ work recognises this challenge and sets out to rectify this at a landscape scale”. The
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38 hectare (93 acres) the Ross Trust’s Hillview Quarries wants to destroy is a biolink. That’s the size of 20 MCGs. The Sheepwash Creek Catchment Landcare Group worked for years in this biolink. Michelle de la Coeur, Red Hill
Talk from a distance Climate change’s COP 26 will be held in Glasgow later this year. In order to demonstrate true leadership in climate change, potential attendees (including anyone from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council) should now advise organisers their participation will be via skype. It would be the height of irony if participants create hundreds of thousands tonnes of greenhouse gases by jetting needlessly to Scotland. Bill Holmes, Sorrento No laughing matter Some recent contributors to the Letters page, intolerant of other contributors’ opinions, philosophies and facts, have been calling for more humour, pearls of wisdom and agreeable subjects. They will surely find all of this in the letter from Emily Bryson, who is researching and studying how much dog poo is produced and whether it can be composted and used in the vege garden (“Poo survey” Letters 18/2/20). Don’t laugh, this is serious. At least she is studying and researching her subject matter before forming an opinion, unlike another student of humorous renown, the Swedish schoolgirl who addressed the United Nations with her opinions. I see the difference between these two theses is that one is derived from a dog, the other from a bull. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington
Tax for socialism Marg D’Arcy wants a utopian Australia where your standard of living and education is not based on your pay packet (“Right name callers” Letters 11/2/20). Why not call it by it’s correct name? It’s called socialism and [former Labor leader] Bill Shorten sure found out how the majority of Australians felt about that last May. What is it that those on the far left want anyway? They hate the flag because of it’s British history. They hate the National Anthem for not recognising first Australians. They hate those of us who have worked hard all our lives and managed to save enough to retire on. They hate people who urge a calm and measured response to climate change. They hate a government that controls just who comes to our country. They hate the mining industry, but want electric cars. They hate farmers, but wear leather shoes and pull woollen balaclavas over their faces at rallies. And, worst of all they hate anyone who disagrees with their views. I hope next time Ms D’Arcy has a tradie at her house she tells him she wants to tax him at 50 per cent so that those from extinction rebellion and their traffic-blocking mates can at least get a government hand out when they find their arts degree doesn’t actually lead to a job. Michael G Free, Mt Martha
Regional grants Surely it’s time for our prime minister [Scott Morrison] to leave the building? Eligible. Ineligible. Disgraceful. Not only the sports rorts, but the Regional Growth Fund part of the 2017-18 budget, with grants of $10 million or more for major transformational projects to “create jobs in regions, including those undergoing structural adjustment”. A staggering $272 million of grants were awarded, with 89 per cent (16 grants worth $248 million) being awarded just ahead of the election, including our very own health minister, Flinders MP Greg Hunt. Of that $248 million, Coalition seats snagged $234 million. In the rare instance where grants were awarded to Labor-held seats, the same publicity modus operandi used in the sports rorts playbook was followed. The announcement was made by the local LNP candidate or LNP senator. Sitting Labor members didn’t get a look in. Cliff Ellen, Rye
Corruption watchdog Why is it whenever the loony right feels pangs of guilt the attack dogs are let out (“Time to serve” Letters 18/2/20)? I contribute to society through Landcare and attend regular working bees at foreshores and donate the odd dollar when fellow Australians are being impacted by often man made disasters. I do as I say, as much as possible. I’m a proud Greens supporter and have never made any secret of it, but when I see our government and the Opposition work actively on destroying our kids and grandkids future through their inaction on slowing down global warming at least to 1.5 degrees by 2100, I’m not going to cast away my values and concerns for the environment. Silence in the light of unconscionable political decision-making by our leaders would be the surest way to totalitarianism, as we observed in the 1930s in Germany. Australians need to wake up that even a conservative like English Prime Minister Boris Johnson is choosing to lead his country down the ecological survival route by going for green solutions. Only here in Australia and in the loony US is the carbon lobby still running the government from behind the scenes by bankrolling the political system. It is a disgrace that we still have no oversight by an independent commission against corruption in our federal system. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach
Grants for votes The corruption of this superfluous and mercenary federal government is appalling. Guess who is blocking the Greens bill for an independent commission against corruption vote in the house and who voted against it in the Senate? Same as those blocking a royal banking commission for so long. Building better regions fund: 156 of the 166 grants announced before the election went to seats the Coalition was targeting. Female facilities and water safety stream program: announced two months before the
election. Funded projects predominantly in Coalition-held seats, largest $25 million for the Ellenbrook pool in Attorney General Christian Porter’s marginal seat. Community sport Infrastructure program: Repeated revelations showed how grants were funnelled to groups linked to Coalition MPs and wealthy and exclusive sports clubs, deserving applicants missed out entirely. Eventually led to the resignation of Bridget McKenzie. Environment grants awarded by invitation only: $100 million environmental grants program, created ahead of federal election, No eligibility guidelines and open only to 25 specified projects that had already been chosen and announced as campaign promises – most were in seats held or targeted by the Coalition. Stronger communities program: closed, noncompetitive process. Car park pork: “13 new projects totaling $149 million ... all projects went to seats held by the Liberal Party, including six in highly marginal NSW and Queensland electorates”. Corrupt ministerial discretionary funds need to be stopped. They are just a politically corrupt way to use our taxpayer dollars to fund elections. It is even more disquieting that we let them go on with impunity. These people are so corrupt we are immune to it and just accept it as a way of life. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Gimme shelter I have noticed that there are bus shelters at intervals in most streets around Frankston, but that on Kars Street, which is reasonably steep and not particularly shady at most of the bus stops, there are none. I regularly see elderly citizens waiting in the hot sun for a bus that seems to take an inordinate amount of time to arrive. Rarely is there a garden wall to sit on or a tree to provide shade. Perhaps consideration could be given to rectifying this lack of seating before someone collapses with the heat. Margaret Manning, Frankston
Save groundwater Australia is an old dry continent with only 6 per cent arable land along the eastern seaboard suitable for agriculture. This continent is also subject to drought when rivers run dry and there is greater dependence on groundwater for agriculture and a water supply for many small country towns. Climate change predictions are that droughts will occur more frequently in future due to climate change unless an attempt is made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy rather than reliance on coal. Unfortunately, coal mining and the fracking industry are heavy users of groundwater. Compounding Australia’s future loss of groundwater is the Northern Territory government’s decision to allow fracking on more than 50 per cent of the Northern Territory. This will have a disastrous effect on water in the Great Artesian Basin, which is already showing signs of decline. Water in this aquifer is finite. Despite this Adani is permitted to extract 12.5 million litres of groundwater a year from the GAB for 20 years without a full environment effects assessment. Mary Rimington, secretary Mordialloc Beaumaris Conservation League
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Mornington’s premier race event is coming IT’S Mornington’s time to shine as their premier race day, Neds Mornington Cup Day, rolls into town on Saturday 21 March featuring the $350,000 Listed Neds Mornington Cup (2400m), with the winner of this great race gaining a ballot-free entry into the 2020 Caulfield Cup (2400m) in October. New to the course in 2020 will be the Beach Deck, situated along the railing with fantastic views of the track. With an expansive deck with ample shaded lounges and deck chairs to lounge on, and splash pools to cool your feet, the live music entertainment will set the tone for an exhilarating race day. It’s the perfect place to witness all the racing excitement down the home
straight and Winning Post. The food offering continues to impress across course with general admission racegoers spoilt for choice with Pizza, Bun Bao Wrap, The Pitt BBQ and Snack Shack, and delicious cocktails from Gordon’s Pink Gin Bar and 4 Pines Beer Truck. Acoustic tunes will round out the great garden party environment. With plenty of kid-friendly action including face painting, animal farms, a Kelly sports activation, local circus group Soul Circus and rides for the little ones, racegoers of all ages are sure to enjoy a fantastic day out.
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Get revved up for the 15th McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic ATTENTION motoring enthusiasts: it’s time to get excited – and organised – for the 15th annual McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic, with its wellloved cavalcade of iconic vehicles scheduled for Sunday 5 April, 2020. Registrations are now open, and owners of vintage and classic vehicles, including motorcycles, are encouraged to join in the fun of what has become one of the highlights of the McLaren Vale events calendar. Spectators are also urged to put the date in their calendars, with organisers hoping more visitors will make plans to linger longer, exploring more of what the region has to offer. The Vintage & Classic’s main event on the Sunday is the street parade of vintage and classic vehicles from 11am. Following the parade, the vehicles move on to 12 selected local wineries, where visitors can move among the vehicle displays and enjoy the best of McLaren Vale hospitality, with the region’s famous wine, produce and music on offer. The 2019 event attracted more than 500 entries in the parade and a crowd of 20,000 spectators lining the streets. Entries came from as far afield as New South Wales and Queensland. The committee is aiming for a record 600+ entries in 2020. Motorcycle entries are also expected to rise, being the second year motorcycles have been
The best of Broadway on your doorstep! invited to participate in the program. In 2020, some of the highlights will include Shingleback Wines’ display of vintage, racing and classic motorcycles and Hugo Wines’ showcase of Porsche, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, BMW and more. Adding to the colourful atmosphere of the event, entrants are again encouraged to dress up in the era of their vehicles, for the chance to win some great prizes. “We were blown away by how amazing everyone looked dressed up in their finery to match their vehicles in 2019. It was like stepping back in time!” says event organiser Trevor Sharp. “We’re confident our 2020 entrants will also pull out all the stops.” There is certainly something unique about this volunteer-led event that has been running for 15 years.
HAILED as one of Australia’s most loved and dynamic tenors, Roy Best has delighted many an audience with his captivating stage presence since swapping his tools for tails when he quit his previous career as a motor mechanic. With an impressive singing career debut on ABC televisions’ Operatunity Oz back in 2006, Best has gone on to perform principal roles with Opera Australia and Melbourne Opera. But it’s the classic hits of Broadway that he truly loves. If you ask a group of music theatre fans to name their favourite Broadway musicals, there are likely to be some standouts from over the decades – whether they be classic hits such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Cats, or more recent smash hits like Hamilton, The Book of Mormon and Wicked. One of the beautiful things about Broadway is its ability to appeal to many different tastes and ages. Best recently delighted audiences at Frankston Arts Centre in the Spirit of Christmas and he
is thrilled to be back on March 20 for another Daytime Music + Theatre performance, this time celebrating his favourite Broadway songs and paying tribute to the most-loved composers. His leading lady will be international soprano, Alison Jones, and the ever-popular Chris McKenna will join them to take you on a captivating musical journey through the decades. Songs from musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lerner and Lowe, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein and many more, will all feature. With beautiful music and nostalgic memories, The Broadway I Love will be a celebration of all things Broadway not-to-be-missed. Be sure to get your tickets soon for this musical extravaganza at Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 20 March, with performances at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets: $19-$21 with a light refreshment before the show included. Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au.
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Frankston plantations get Vice-Regal visit Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON Monday, the 16th inst., his Excellency Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor-General, accompanied by the following gentlemen, paid a visit of inspection to the Frankston plantations: Capt. Duncan Hughes, aide-de-camp; Mr. Owen Jones, chairman of the Victorian Forest Commission; Mr. A. D. Hardy, president, Field Naturalists’ Club; Mr. J. Johnstone, Chief Supt.; and Mr. P. R. H. St. John, head gardener of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens. The vice-regal party was met by the superintendent, Mr. W. L. Hartland, and for three hours worked its way through the thick undergrowth amongst the pines, despite a shade temperature of 106 and fierce sun. The healthy appearance and wonderful growth of the various pines of the different years’ planting was freely commented on by all. His Excellency during a halt said, “This is very fine; I would not have missed it for anything, and only regret not having seen it years ago; it is the best plantation I’ve seen yet.” This from a gentleman who is looked on as one of the greatest authorities and keenest foresters of the day, and who has been closely in touch with the best in forestry for 40 years, not only in Europe, but indeed the world over, and has on his own estates many thousands of acres of fine young plantations, speaks well for the future of our Frankston one. Mr. Owen Jones, chairman, also expressed his satisfaction with what he saw and the progress made here, and in pointing out the grave danger
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from fire, said, “The people will have to realise the fact that these plantations and forests are very valuable ones, and that they are the people’s property, then I think they will protect them in every way and especially from the great danger of fire.” Regret was expressed at the unavoidable absence of the other two members of the Commission, Messrs. H. Mackay and J. Coad. The party then had lunch, kindly provided in the most liberal manner by his Excellency at the “Depot”, after which the work of inspection was proceeded with, the party visiting the nursery, where nearly all the trees have been raised in past years, but which is not now fully used owing to the plantation area being nearly all planted up, accounting for nearly a million trees, the first plantings having been made in 1910. On the return journey the party were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ennis at their beautiful home, “Cherburg,” where afternoon tea was served on the lawn under a canopy of green, and the good things and surroundings greatly enjoyed by all, and was a fitting finish to a most interesting and instructive day. We have had visits in the past few years from authorities in other States, and all agree that the Frankston plantation bids to be the finest in Australia. *** A LETTER from Mr Ditchburn, replying to the “Standard’s” article re Frankston light, reached this office yesterday. It will be published next week. ***
MR. John E. Jones, has disposed of his well-known property, “Little Farm” Moorooduc and on Saturday (tomorrow) Messrs. Brody & Mason will dispose of his live stock, farm and orchard implements, including reaper and binder, chaffcutter, engine and boiler. The full list is advertised in another column. Mr. Jones will in future reside in Frankston. *** ANOTHER extensive sale is advertised for Thursday, 26th February, when Messrs. Brody & Mason will dispose of the contents of “Earimil” (about 18 rooms) on account. of Mrs. Sumner and. Lady Ryan. The sale commences punctually at 10.30 a.m., and the Peninsula Company motors will run full trips at the rate of 3/return from Frankston and 2/- return from Mornington. *** THE name chosen for the new borough, which is to include portion of the South riding of the Dandenong shire is Carrum. *** THE concert held in the Mechanics’ hall Frankston, on Jan 31st, in aid of St Paul’s Church of England, Frankston, was a pronounced artistic, and financial success. The amount realised being £26. The Vicar and Vestry are most thankful to all who assisted in bringing the effort to such a successful issue. *** IN addition to donations already acknowledged to the amount of £22 15s, the secretary of the Frankston Brass
Band has received a cheque for £5 5s from Mr Thomas Baker, making the total to date £27 17s. As the payments are now due on the installments recently purchased intending subscribers would oblige by forwarding the donations before the end of the month. *** FRANKSTON possesses many enthusiastic bowlers, and the fact is greatly deplored that steps have not been taken to provide a bowling green. Mr, L. Rogers, who has recently taken up his residence in Frankston, could not quietly submit to the prospect of cutting out his favorite pastime, so he hied away to Mordialloc last half-holiday and received a very cordial welcome from the bowlers of that town. He was elected a member of the club there. which is in a very flourishing position. Mordialloc is anxious to see Frankston and other bayside towns put down “greens,” and will assist Frankston in every way possible should a move be made towards establishing a bowling club locally. The time seems opportune to set the ball rolling. *** WE record with great regret the demise of Mrs Overton, who passed away yesterday at her residence, Frankston. Deceased who was 72 years of age, was a very old and highly respected resident of the district and deep sympathy is felt for the family. The funeral took place today. *** THE late Mrs. L. A Martin, whose
demise we chronicled last week, was one of the most popular workers in the Mornington branch of the Red Cross Society during the whole term of the war and untiring in her patriotic efforts at all times to minister to the comforts of returned soldiers and those abroad. She had a charming personality, a bright and happy disposition and a cordiality of expression, which won the admiration of everyone she met. She was closely associated with her late father (Mr. Alfred Bates) in creating various funds for the purchase of soldiers’ comforts and the “Salmagundi” and tobacco fund originated and conducted by them, received liberal public support. In church work they were similarly associated in connection with St. Peter’s Church of England. Before the war, she was affianced to Mr. L. A. Martin, of Moorooduc, who enlisted for active service with the Veterinary Corps in Egypt and Palestine, and just twelve months ago, shortly after his return, they were married in St. Peter’s with much military eclat, the popular bride receiving many manifestations of public affection and goodwill. The church was filled with mourners on Tuesday afternoon, when the funeral service, was conducted by the Rev Archdeacon Aickin, who delivered an impressive oration. The remains were followed to the cemetery by a numerous cortege and the body consigned to the grave by the same rev. gentleman. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 20 February 1920
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The Unstoppable Rise of Alexander Sparklepants By Stuart McCullough DEAR Popular Music, We used to be close. Each week, I’d cut out the latest chart from the newspaper and commit the contents to memory. I knew those songs and those artists intimately. To anyone who was interested (and quite a few who weren’t), I could describe how long a song had been in the charts and everything about the artist who made it. In the pre-Wikipedia era, this was quite the feat. But now when I look at the charts, I get confused. Maybe my tastes have changed. Perhaps I’ve become more mature. But a lot of it has to do with the lousy names musicians give themselves. Once upon a time, music stars had regular names, just like you and me. Rick Springfield, Rupert Holmes and Eric Carmen - those are the names of people with whom you might car pool to work or run in to down at the shops. You know where you stand with someone called ‘Rick’. Rick’s the kind of guy you lends you jumper leads or a box set of ‘The Sopranos’. Rupert will get you a refund on your tax this year and wears shoes with Velcro. Eric, I feel, is the under 13s football coach and works in real estate. These are regular folk. People you can trust. Granted, there’ve always been some musicians who’ve tended towards the flamboyant, (yes, I’m looking at you, Engelbert Humperdinck) but those were the exceptions to an otherwise very sensible rule. But somewhere, something has gone terribly wrong. These days, musicians often have names that
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are barely recognizable as names at all. It’s as though anyone who plays music has to enter the witness protection program. The whole thing is way out of hand. There’s a degree of total randomness – as if many artists get their name from an app that generates something entirely by chance. That’s
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quite different from your traditional ‘showbiz name’, whereby artists would throw off the shackles of the mundane and come up with a new name that had a little more glitz than the handle their parents gave them. Something with a bit of pizzazz. It’s well known that plain old
Reginald Dwight became Elton John. That’s kind of like being upgraded from economy class to business class. Archie Leach became Cary Grant. That’s a shift away from sounding like you’re something sold by the jarful at a nineteenth century chemists. And John Mellencamp became John Cougar before winning back his original name as park of a poker tournament and becoming ‘John Cougar Mellencamp’. Granted, he was pushing his luck with this kind of chicanery, but at least it sounded kind of human. But since those carefree days things have gone a lot further. I often think that the lack of decent showbiz name drastically curtailed my own career. My performance in the eponymous role Tyabb Primary School’s production of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ would have kicked up far more of an artistic stink if I’d had a flashier name. When word gets out that a ten year old called ‘Stuart’ is bringing the house down with a cutting edge theatrical performance, you’re just as likely to shrug your shoulders and move on. But if you hear that the lead actor is named ‘Alexander Sparklepants’ or ‘Horatio Eggplant Handcream’, you’ll be queuing for tickets in no time. (To be clear, by ‘eponymous role’ I’m referring to ‘Charlie’, not the Chocolate Factory.) Personally, I’m drawn to a mononym - Madonna, Kylie and Divine. Why have two names when one will do? Better still, auction your second name for charity. Some have more names than they need. ‘Springsteen’ is totally superfluous – by saying
‘Bruce’ alone, people know exactly who you mean. Mononyms remain a popular choice for today’s pop stars – Halsey, Drake and Montaigne. According to the charts, there’s an artist right now called ‘Future’. To be Frank (which, incidentally, would be a far more sensible choice), ‘Future’ isn’t a proper name for a musician. It just isn’t. If ‘The Weeknd’ is a person, it’s someone who desperately needs to buy a vowel. When Roddy Ricch puts out a tune entitled ‘High Fashion (feat. Mustard)’, I can’t tell if he’s referring to a musical collaborator or his lunch order. Having listened to the track several times, I remain unsure. Lots of musicians these days have a name that includes the term ‘Lil’. There’s Lil Yachty who I strongly suspect is not a fan of Yacht rock at all. Then there’s Lil Nas X who has done the unthinkable and collaborated with Billy Ray Cyrus. Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert and Lil TJay, Lil’ Bow Wow, Lil Kim and Lil Romeo, not to forget Lil Wayne who kicked the whole thing off any may well be the original ‘Lil’. It is, quite possibly, the single most popular name in music right now. Perhaps I’m looking at this all wrong. Rather than resist, maybe I should join in and ditch my current incredibly boring name for something more exhilarating, albeit less informative. Look for me on the charts. Or, to be precise, not me but my new stage name – Blutak Jazzhands. I might add ‘Lil’ at the front. Out of an abundance of caution more than necessity. Rock on. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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A BRILLIANT knock by opener Riley Shaw has put Red Hill in a good position in their two day clash against Pearcedale. Shaw has struggled with form this season, but showed his ability with a massive score on Saturday. He scored 93 before being caught and bowled. A strong middle order performance by Red Hill brought them to a total of 5/242 after 60 overs. The Hillmen declared, wanting a chance to attack Pearcedale’s batting lineup. Pearcedale came in to bat for a disastrous 20 overs before stumps. They ended the day at 5/32, facing certain defeat. At Bruce Park, Pines had a good day against Heatherhill. Pines scored 253 runs, setting their opponents a difficult target to chase on day two. Heatherhill bowler Jake Theobald worked hard, bowling 31 overs for the day. He posted figures of 6/106.
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CRIB Point and Delacombe Park look set to go down to the wire on day two after a hotly contested day of cricket on Saturday. Delacombe Park won the toss and chose to bat first. Opener Jonathan Guthrie played well and scored a half century, but he didn’t get much backup from his teammates. Just two Delacombe Park batsmen reached double digit figures, and they ended up all out for 118. Chasing a relatively small total, Crib Point were in a good position to grab a win. They came in to bat for 40 overs before stumps was called, and ended the day at 7/83. They need 36 more runs to win with just three wickets in hand on day two. Hastings had a great day at home against Mt Martha, securing the win after just one day of play. Mt Martha had a miserable time, ending up all out for 80 runs. Hastings managed to pass that total with nine wickets to spare, and will restart on
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day two from 1/104. At Olympic Park, Rosebud played host to Carrum. The home side declared at 8/204 in their first innings. Carrum lost one wicket before stumps, and will pick things back up from 1/8. Dromana were bowled out for 157 by Seaford Tigers on Saturday. The Tigers finished the session at 2/54.
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FRANKSTON YCW have set Ballam Park a mammoth total to chase down. The Stonecats chose to bat first on their home deck on day one of the two day clash between the sides. They got off to a shaky start after losing both openers for small totals, but quickly got the contest back under control. YCW’s middle order was formidable. Neil Barfuss was their most impressive performer, scoring 86 runs, his best score for the season. By the time stumps was called, Frankston YCW had run away to a
score of 9/320. Tootgarook had a good day on the road against Skye, wrapping up a win after just one day of play. Skye scored 108 in their first innings, and were bowled out after just 47 overs. Tootgarook came out of the gates like a raging bull, chasing down their target with pace. They closed the day at 7/247. Rye set Balnarring a target of 205 runs to chase down on the first day of their matchup. Balnarring’s run chase got off to a disastrous start. They came in for five overs before the close of play, and finished at 2/10. At Bunguyan Reserve, Carrum Downs scored 159 on their first innings. In response, Tyabb reached 2/24 before play was called off.
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A STUNNING 149 run partnership between Tom Wood and Josh Waldron has helped Baden Powell to a huge to-
tal against Mornington. Wood was the standout performer on day one, scoring 120 runs. Waldron contributed 89 runs to the total. Baden Powell ended up making 326 before being bowled out, setting Mornington a huge mountain to climb. Michael Heib was Mornington’s best performer, grabbing a five wicket haul. At Lloyd Park, Langwarrin have put themselves in a good position to get a win over Baxter. Langy came in to bat first, and ended up setting a total of 180. Travis Campbell was their best performer, scoring 68. Baxter’s run chase got off to a horrible start. They came in for 11 overs before stumps, and finished up at 4/12. A knock of 93 from Shane Beggs was the highlight of Flinders’ first innings against Peninsula OB on Saturday. They scored 9/211 before stumps. At David Macfarlane Reserve, Mt Eliza scored 170 runs before being bowled out by Sorrento. The Sharks restart on day two from 1/10.
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Fijians fly in to play for Pines SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie THE wait is finally over. Four Fijian internationals fly in to Melbourne today (Tuesday) to play for Frankston Pines. Last week the Monterey Reserve outfit received news that visa applications for the quartet had been approved and flights were promptly organised. The recruits are 20-year-old midfielder Savenaca Baledrokadroka, 19-year-old goalkeeper Asaeli Batikasa, 20-year-old defender Peni Tuigulagula and 20-year-old striker Tito Vodowaqa. Baledrokadroka captains Fiji’s under-23s and has also made seven full international appearances for the national team. Pines gaffer Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor has seen Tuigulagula and Vodowaqa in action at the Pacific Cup in New Zealand last year and has watched videos of Baledrokadroka and Batikasa. “All of the players were recommended to us by former Fiji national coach Christopher Gamel and national team manager Anushil Kumar,” Taylor said. “We view the signing of the boys as a real coup for the club. “Our off-field profile has received a massive boost as has our playing group and I’m excited at the prospect of adding four top quality players to our talented young squad. “I have no doubt they will flourish in their new environment, bring out the best in the players already with us and ensure we are very competitive heading into the upcoming season.” The plan to bring the players here and use Pines as a possible springboard leading to NPL and perhaps ALeague contracts was first hatched last year as part of a partnership between the local club and the Victorian Multicultural Sports Association, a Fijian community group. The plan is one of the first of its kind in Victoria and was only made possible with the assistance of the Fiji Prime Minister’s Office, Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, and Mr John Feakes, Mr Alex Park and Mr Daniel Millis of the Australian High Commission, Suva, and the Fiji Football Association. To facilitate processing of the players’ international clearances Pines and the Fiji FA struck an agreement that the local outfit would waive all rights to financial gain should the players transfer to the NPL or A-League albeit that under FIFA regulations a formula for compensation is in place.
Monterey men: Frankston Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor (right) and Fijian recruit Tito Vodowaqa. Picture supplied
In NPL2 pre-season news Langwarrin downed Doveton 4-3 at Waratah Reserve last weekend. The goalfest was due to a combination of some excellent attacking play and finishing and inept defending. Langy burst this contest wide open with three goals in 10 scintillating first half minutes but Doveton hit back in the second period and groin injuries to Langy defenders Reese Cox and substitute Alex Van Heerwarden forced veteran Boris Ovcin to come off the bench and deputise in central defence alongside Jamie Cumming. Damir Stoilovic’s cross from the right led to the opening goal. Teenage man-mountain Tom Advoulis was in goal for the home team and could only parry Delarno Pharoe’s back post header allowing Luke Goulding to finish from close range. A slick break minutes later saw a superb exchange between Stoilovic and Luke Goulding with the former finishing in style and suddenly it was 2-0. The onslaught continued when the
classy Tommy Youngs cut in from the right and slipped a well-weighted through ball to Stoilovic who again finished well past the advancing Advoulis. Early in the second half Ross Frame got the first of his three goals and no doubt would like to be given the room in NPL3 this season afforded him by the Langy defence. Frame’s second from the penalty spot made it 3-2 but Luke Goulding’s looping header over Doveton substitute keeper Stuart Webster made it 4-2. But Langwarrin didn’t heed the warning signs as it failed to close down Frame yet again and he hammered home a low shot from just outside the area to complete the scoreline. Former Langy teenager Keegan Guy came off the Doveton bench and missed two good chances to level late in the contest. Mornington went down 2-0 away to Bulleen last Saturday with goals from former Langwarrin striker David Stirton and Thomas Danielle.
Peninsula Strikers lost 1-0 to Chelsea at Centenary Park on Saturday. It was a classic smash and grab raid by the State 4 visitor who scored midway through the first half. Chelsea was well set up defensively and a relatively inexperienced Strikers side couldn’t break down its opponent. Strikers were missing Jonny Guthrie (cricket), Sam Luxford (overseas holiday), Tom Hawkins (work) and Laban Stringer (injury). Jason Bradbury’s long-range effort late in the first half slammed off the crossbar and Ben Doree’s attempted lob in the second half went wide. Frankston Pines went down 2-1 to Skye United in a friendly at Monterey Reserve last Thursday night. Skye went 2-0 up in the first half thanks to Mitch Blake and Mikey Turner but a stunning second-half strike from Alex Roberts reduced the deficit. Skye recruit Travis Ernsdoerfer remains sidelined through illness but is hopeful that he can get the all-clear
to return to training in the next few weeks. Baxter and Rosebud drew 2-2 in Saturday’s friendly at Baxter Park. Former Baxter striker Mark Pagliarulo opened Rosebud’s account midway through the first half when he cut inside from the left and struck his shot inside the near post. Baxter levelled right on half-time from a set piece when big Dan Disseldorp was free at the back post and headed home. Rosebud regained the lead in the 65th minute when Chris Parry found space in behind the home team’s defence and his cross to the back post was headed in by Blake Hicks, another ex-Baxter player. Baxter’s get-out-of-jail card came via the penalty spot with virtually the last kick of the contest as Nat Daher’s conversion ended a poor display from the home side. Rosebud keeper Hayden Hicks was red carded for dissent straight after Daher’s penalty. Somerville Eagles defeated Mount Martha 2-0 on Saturday at Somerville Secondary College with Jarryd McMinimee and Matthew Surgenor scoring. Seaford United lost 5-2 at home to Middle Park last weekend with Dylan Waugh and Mitch Hawkins scoring for Seaford. All three local State 4 South clubs enter this year’s FFA Cup this weekend but were unable to confirm kickoff times as we went to press. Somerville Eagles, Baxter and Seaford United will all play at home with Somerville trying to arrange a Friday night fixture at Monterey Reserve, Baxter trying to arrange a Saturday fixture and Seaford hoping to play on Sunday. The ties are Baxter v Darebin Utd, Somerville Eagles v Endeavour Utd and Seaford Utd v Albert Park. This week’s pre-season friendlies: SATURDAY: Langwarrin v Box Hill, Lawton Park, 1pm & 3pm; Werribee City v Mornington, Galvin Park, 1pm & 3pm; Peninsula Strikers v South Springvale, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Pakenham Utd v Skye Utd, IYU Recreation Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Frankston Pines v Beaumaris, Monterey Reserve, 6pm & 8pm; Aspendale Stingrays v Tullamarine, Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, 3.30pm; Endeavour Sporting FC v Mount Martha, Chalcot Lodge Reserve, 1pm and 3pm; Rosebud v Maribyrnong Greens, Olympic Park, 1pm & 3pm.
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Group One glory for Mornington trainers HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based racehorse trainers had a stellar day out at Caulfield on Saturday 22 February having claimed two of the three Group 1 events, and finished runners-up in the featured Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes. The John and Chris Meagher training partnership landed their first Group 1 victory as a team with their speedy mare, Pippie, in the Oakleigh Plate while a well-executed late nomination for the Group 1 Futurity Stakes paid dividends for trainer Shane Nichols as the gutsy Streets of Avalon clung on to win the $500,000 contest. The Meagher camp utilised the excellent front-running jockey, Linda Meech, to record what is now the fastest-ever win in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) with Pippie clocking 1:01.93 for the Group 1 sprint. Meech’s winning ride was also the first time a female rider had won the Oakleigh Plate. The inside rail bias played perfectly into the hands of the naturally quick Pippie who flew from the gates and comfortably took up the lead from her wide draw. Running her rivals ragged, Meech let Pippie coast along at her own will before asking for her final effort with 200m to go and gave nothing else a chance. The four-year-old daughter of Written Tycoon held a half-of-a-length margin over the Ellerton/Zahra-trained Zoutori with Crystal Dreamer a further length away in third. Co-trainer Chris Meagher said they always thought Pippie would improve off of her last campaign.
Day of Firsts: The John and Chris Meagher partnership win their first Group 1 as a team with Pippie taking out the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate with Linda Meech aboard. She becomes the first female rider to win the race. Too tough: The Shane Nichols-trained Streets of Avalon digs deep to lead allthe-way in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes and hold off the talented Super Seth. Pictures: Supplied
“Last time in I said she would go out a little girl and come back a group up woman, and today she was obviously pure speed and was too good which is a magic result,” Meagher said post-race. “I said to Linda just handlebars down as soon as the gates open. She’s (Pippie) just pure speed, and when fresh, she’s extra, extra special.” The win also gave Meech her second Group 1 victory since claiming the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill aboard Plucky Belle almost five years ago. A brilliant front-running ride by Ben Melham also worked wonders for the Shane Nichols-trained Streets of Avalon who dug deep to hold off the talented three-year-old, Super Seth, in the
Group 1 Futurity Stakes. It all worked out perfectly for trainer Shane Nichols who decided to have a crack at the race after noticing a lack of speed in the entries. “We knew the noms weren’t strong or big in numbers so we didn’t nom on the Monday and on the Tuesday there didn’t seem like a natural leader in the race,” Nichols said post-race. “He was good, so we put in a nom and here we are on our way to The All-Star Mile.” The victory not only takes Streets of Avalon’s prizemoney to over $1.15 million but it also provides the five-yearold gelding with a ballot-free entry into the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at
the same track in three weeks’ time. Nichols said he might make a couple of adjustments to help his galloper see out the mile better than before. “We might change the gear on him as he doesn’t really get it (1600 metres). We might take the blinkers off him or put on a visor or something.” The Anthony Freedman-trained colt, Hanseatic, also ran a super race to finish runners-up to the Busuttin/Youngtrained, Tagaloa, in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes for two-year-olds. The Godolphin-owned galloper was given a brilliant ride by replacement jockey, Tim Clark, but just couldn’t reel in the winner in the concluding stages.
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Pinecliff, Mount Eliza trainer Grahame Begg also had a successful day at Caulfield with the inform mare, Miss Siska, saluting in the final race of the day – the Group 2 Peter Young Stakes. The younger sister to star sprinter, Hay List, will likely head towards the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) on Saturday 7 March where she’ll meet a similar field to the one she beat on Saturday. Begg also had Nonconformist run a brilliant race in the Group 2 Autumn Classic earlier in the day where he finished runners-up to Adelaide Ace who led all-the-way.
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