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Snitzerlend, above, winning last year’s Inglis Premier; Like An Eagle, below left, winning the Hareeba Stakes, and Norsqui, below right, scorching to the lead in the 2012 Centrebet Mornington Cup.

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Surfing trailer: Celebrating the arrival of a new equipment trailer for the Mornington Peninsula branch of the Disabled Surfers Association are Frank Martin, John Bowers, Martin Sheppard, Joe Hart, Lee Nissen, Gary Miller, Stephen Brattle, Ange Smith, John Rodgers, Daniel Foster and Jenny Angliss-Goodall with her dog Dudley. Picture: Yanni

THE Disabled Surfers Association’s Mornington Peninsula branch has started the new year in much the same fashion as it left the last – full steam ahead. On Australia Day it was rewarded by Mornington Peninsula Shire for running “the community event of the year� and this week took delivery of a new equipment trailer. The trailer will be used to carry the special equipment needed for disabled surfers and to help realise the DSA’s motto of “putting smiles on dials�. The trailer was built with the help of Auswide Trailers, Nepean Waste Management, Nepean Roofing, Mornington’s Grand Hotel and peninsula branches of the Bendigo Bank. On Saturday it held a training day for volunteers and this coming Saturday will be providing a surfing “experience� for people with disabilities. It was last year’s “Let’s Go Surfing� event that won the shire’s award. In March 2012 the inaugural event had 26 participants being helped in and out of the water by 220 volunteers. This year the DSA expects 50 participants and 400 volunteers. Volunteers do not need to have attended the first training day. The first of two “Let’s Go Surfing� events being held this year by the peninsula DSA runs 9am-1pm on Saturday (9 February) at Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club. Volunteers are asked to bring a wetsuit as there are limited numbers available. Coloured rash vests will be provided. Registrations will be taken from 8am. Anyone who wants to be involved (participants and volunteer helpers) can call Ashley Gardener on 0417 362 983, visit www.disabledsurfers.org or check the group’s Facebook page.

Tennis land for Bays By Mike Hast THE shire council has agreed to sell the Mornington Tennis Club land to The Bays Hospital for $4.62 million. But real estate sources say the 7790-square metre block is worth far more. The sale price equates to about $590 a square metre, but business zone land in Main St is selling for at least $1000 a square metre. The tennis land will be rezoned to Business 5 before the sale and, under

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Elderly top peninsula’s toll By Neil Walker THE Mornington Peninsula’s road toll dropped from nine fatalities in 2011 to six in 2012, but elderly deaths were over-represented with four of the six last year aged 70 and over. Transport Accident Commission statistics reveal four of those killed on the peninsula’s roads last year were aged over 70, with one aged between 60 and 69. There was also a fatality in the 18to 20-year-old category. The six 2012 fatalities saw three drivers, two passengers and a pedestrian lose their lives. No cyclists or motorbike riders were involved in fatal accidents last year. Nancy Gardiner, coordinator of a free Wiser Drivers program aimed at

helping seniors assess their driving skills, said the road toll figures should serve as a warning to elderly drivers to ensure they are fit to drive. “Most seniors are pretty responsible drivers, but if they don’t know the road rules they shouldn’t be on the road,” she said. Hastings Highway Patrol Sergeant David Collins said police were not specifically focusing on elderly drivers while patrolling peninsula roads. “Everyone should be aware of their driving ability regardless of their age.” Sergeant Collins said speed, carelessness and alcohol were still major issues. “Too many people are using a perceived lack of public transport as an excuse to drink-drive,” he said.

Sergeant Collins urged people to speak to friends and family to plan transport home if they intended to drink alcohol. He praised the Wiser Drivers program and encouraged elderly drivers to participate to assess their driving ability and be aware of risk factors. Ms Gardiner suspects many elderly drivers fear losing their driving licence if they attend Wiser Drivers courses, but this is not the case. “There are no tests or assessments – it’s just a group of peers getting together to talk about road rules and the challenges older drivers face as they age,” she said. Fatal road accidents are not alone in causing long-lasting trauma.

Accidents that injured people increased slightly for the year to June 2012. TAC records show claims for non-fatal road accidents involving an acute hospital admission rose two per cent from 180 in 2011 to 184 in 2012, against a five-year average of 164. Frankston’s 2012 road toll was three, down from four in 2011. Frankston non-fatal road accidents, involving a TAC claim, increased for the year to June 2012, up one per cent from 144 in 2011 to 146 in 2012, against a five-year average of 133. Victoria’s road toll in 2012 was 279, eight less than the 287 in 2011. TAC acting CEO Tracey Slatter praised the Victorian community for its road safety efforts.

“We thank the majority of Victorians who do the right thing and are committed to keeping safe on the roads,” Ms Slatter said. “But still today, there are 279 families grieving for a loved one lost in 2012 and more than 5000 people who are coping with serious injuries after a car crash,” she said. “Together, we must work to get the road safety message across to those who choose to disobey the road rules by speeding or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or while fatigued.”  For further information about the Wiser Drivers program for seniors, call Nancy Gardiner on 0419 398 695 or 5986 4621.

ALP chooses lawyer for Dunkley CORPORATE lawyer and mother-ofone Sonya Kilkenny is the ALP’s candidate for Dunkley at the federal election on 14 September. Ms Kilkenny, 43, will attempt to unseat sitting Liberal MP Bruce Billson, who has held the seat since 1996 when the John Howard-led Liberal Coalition swept to power. Dunkley is regarded as a marginal seat with Mr Billson, 47, holding a 1.1 per cent margin, cut from 4 per cent at the 2010 election by Helen Constas, former head of Peninsula Community Legal Centre. Ms Kilkenny (pictured) lives in Seaford with her husband Judd Kilkenny,

who works for the Red Cross, and their three-year-old son. The couple moved to Carrum in 2007 and to Seaford in 2010. She has one sister, who also lives in Dunkley with her family, and her parents live in the electorate, which stretches from Seaford to Mt Martha. Ms Kilkenny is a lawyer with ANZ Bank. Prior to this she worked as a lawyer with Kimberley Land Council in Broome and as deputy Crown counsel on Norfolk Island. She started her legal career in 1995 with a national law firm based in Melbourne, where she worked until 2003. She was involved in many pro bono

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Costly courts for table tennis A SHIRE council officer says it will cost more than $1 million to add another two table tennis courts to the master plan adopted for the redevelopment of David Collings Leisure Centre at Civic Reserve in Mornington. The estimate was included in recreation and leisure manager Peter Gore’s response to a 61-signature petition sent to Mornington Peninsula Shire calling for the extra courts. The redevelopment of the sporting and cultural complex, including moving Mornington Tennis Club, has been estimated at $7 million. Mr Gore told councillors that the master plan includes an extra two table tennis courts but that adding four “would be $8.46 million which is significantly greater than the current budget allocation”. He suggested the table tennis group “may also need to consider rescheduling matches away from peak evening times” because the centre was “underutilised throughout the day”. “The shire’s focus is on developing grass root participation and while it acknowledged the [table tennis] association’s desire to hold state, national and possible Oceania events, these are not considered a primary driving force for the project,” Mr Gore stated. “Shire officers note the club has offered a financial contribution for additional courts which is generous and consistent with previous partnership arrangements. Tender submissions are nevertheless being sought with fourand six-court options in the event the table tennis club wishes to fund these additional works.” The master plan for the reserve adopted by council in October 2008

includes a new tennis complex, gymnastics facility, athletics track, dog leash-free area, landscaping, perimeter walking path and extensions to the skate park.

Hockey sign up MORNINGTON Peninsula Hockey Club is signing up players on Sunday 10 February. Last year the club notched up seven premierships in several grades. Registrations can be made 11am2pm at Peninsula Hockey Centre, Monash University, Frankston (parking available in Bloom St). Free hockey clinics will be held at the centre 5.30-7.30pm Friday 8 February; 5.30-6.30pm Friday 15 and 22 February and Friday 1 March. Equipment will be provided but participants must have their own mouthguard. For details call 9766 7478.

Police hunt copper thieves ROSEBUD police are investigating the theft of copper wire from a work compound in Point Nepean National Park. Copper wire offcuts and drums of 20-metre lengths valued at $10,000 were stolen from the depot in the Quarantine Station section of the national park some time between 9pm on Thursday 31 January and 8am on Friday 1 February. Sergeant John Coburn of Rosebud crime investigation unit said the depot

was unlocked and thieves had driven into the site by placing wooden boards over road spikes designed to protect the compound from intruders. A heavy-duty vehicle such as a utility would have been needed to transport the high-voltage wire, which would be easy to sell on the scrap metal market. “There is a massive market in scrap metal and copper has a very high scrap value,” Sergeant Coburn said.

Skate park Face-off MT MARTHA residents are continuing their fight against a skate park planned for the town despite its backing by councillors and negotiations already being held with a designer. The $250,000 skate park will be built on the parade ground near Mt Martha House, which is also the site for a fifth court for Mt Martha Tennis Club. Mornington Peninsula Shire last week received a 102-signature petition objecting to the skate park, which was agreed to by council last August. The shire’s recreation strategic projects officer Chris Munro said “officers are currently progressing with the appointment of a skate facility designer in order to develop the conceptual designs with the skate facility reference group”. Mr Munro said the drawings would be sent to Heritage Victoria for a heritage permit. He said a Facebook site set up by skate park supporters had 517 “likes” at 18 December 2012.

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Light and shallows put ray in the picture EVERY pier on the Mornington Peninsula has its share of attractions. On weekends, sunny or stormy, piers are places where people try to catch fish, dive, tie up boats or go for a stroll. At Flinders, anglers claim the seals compete with fish (or squid) for the offered baits and lures. Every year at Rye huge numbers of spider crabs come into the shallows, a fact not missed by pier aficionados and marine predators. Rays glide over the top of the swarms, leaving behind a cleared area, as if a vacuum cleaner had passed. Mornington pier, despite having the outer section condemned, remains perhaps the peninsula’s most popular pier. Anglers are there day and night and fishing charter boats are tied alongside. Scuba divers take the plunge and

the latte set sits and sips on the deck of the bistro and restaurant. Smaller jetties near the boat launching ramp frequently draw a crowd of their own, intently watching the clear shallow water below. The water swirls and a stingray effortlessly glides over the seaweedcovered reef, returning time after time to a spot below the fish-cleaning trough. Its approaching shadow across the sandy bottom is more visible than the camouflaged fish. Seagulls playing the same waiting game are spooked by the ray, which has come so far into the shallows that its “wings” break the surface. Although the ray is reputed to be there all year, Sunday’s warm weather and clear water made the display all the more entertaining. Keith Platt

Fishing off track at Devilbend By Keith Platt FISH in the decommissioned Devilbend Reservoir have been avoiding the lure of the hook while access to the water is closed. Initially, the Parks Victoria website made no mention of the closure, and anglers were disappointed to discover they were not able to use the muchpublicised boardwalks or pontoons, which opened in November. The website was later changed to say that “scheduled works” to be completed by the end of March 2013 (weather permitting) “may result in some tem-

porary closures and dispruptions to public access”. As well as the timber work, it is understood some tracks around the waterline had to be re-sited after being flooded by rising waters. When it was first proposed as a public park, authorities predicted the reservoir would never be more than 60 per cent full because its content had been piped in from Cardinia Reservoir. However, water has recently been released into Devilbend Creek to lower the reservoir’s levels. Parks Victoria chief ranger Libby

Jude said fishing was still possible in the reservoir by walking along the track to Daangean Point. Work on the track and fishing platform closer to the picnic ground could take two months. The 1005-hectare Devilbend Natural Features Reserve has about 250 hectares of water, making it the largest inland body of water on the Mornington Peninsula. Access is limited to the fivehectare picnic area off Graydens Rd. The picnic area opens 6am-8pm and the park is accessible to pedestrians at all times through a small car park in front of the main entrance gate.

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Stories from ‘The Bush’ THE Bays Hospital was called the King George Memorial Bush Nursing Hospital when it opened in 1937. “The Bush” had eight beds in single-, two- and three-bed wards, a nursery and labour room, and an operating theatre. It expanded during the Second World War as well as after the war to cope with Mornington’s population explosion, which continued into the 1970s. The Hastings Bush Nursing Hospital opened in 1930 and grew from five beds to become a medium-sized country hospital with operating theatres and an emergency department. In the 1990s, bush nursing hospitals became uneconomic and many closed. The boards of the two hospitals decided to amalgamate and Hastings became an aged care centre, now with 75 beds. The two places became The Bays Hospital Group, which now employs more than 400 people. The Bays in Mornington has 100 beds and is the only former bush nursing hospital still providing a full range of medical, surgical and obstetric services. The Bays does not receive ongoing funding from state or federal governments. It relies on the support of the community. The group is a community-owned, not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity.

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“Similarly, its aged care facility is the only form of residential aged care accommodation in Hastings, public or private. “Twenty per cent or more of the hospital’s patients are … veterans, six per cent of patients are self-insured and 42 per cent of dialysis patients are public patients treated under a contract with [the] government.” Ms Woods said the sale to The Bays would “help cater for the long-term healthcare needs of the local community”. She said the hospital “is in the process of completing a major redevelopment of the site encompassing 19 new private patient rooms, five operating theatres, a purpose-built day surgery unit and a range of support infrastructure”.

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(The project has been completed. It also includes a new ambulance entry at the front of the hospital, a nurse call and internal paging system, a larger power generator and a new kitchen.) “The sale to the hospital would facilitate [the] next phase of its strategic planning process and allow ongoing expansion of the health-related services and facilities required by a rapidly growing and ageing population, including possible rehabilitation or radiation oncology, for example.” A condition of the sale is “when developing the property, [the hospital] create a strong gateway entrance for the retail core, which will comprise part of the development on the property, in a manner which includes a landscaped area that complements Alexandra Park”.

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MPs steer away from another road opening POLITICIANS were falling over each to be at the opening of Peninsula Link, but none were quick to offer any information on the completion of two other major road projects. In Frankston, the wall to hold back erosion near the base of Olivers Hill has been rebuilt, leading to the reopening of a southbound traffic lane on Nepean Highway (right). Traffic is flowing well, but neither VicRoads or any government MP stepped forward to claim credit for the costly repair. At Mt Martha, VicRoads quietly lifted the barricades that for months had been steering traffic away from repairs to a section of the Esplanade that had slipped into the sea (below). Several near-accidents occurred on Australia Day when motorists used to the barriers were surprised by vehicles coming at them from previously restricted areas of the road. Keith Platt

Swamp protected as Peninsula Link ‘offset’ By Mike Hast ABOUT 180 hectares of environmentally significant land at Boneo, south of Rosebud, has been protected to “offset” vegetation cleared to build Peninsula Link. The deal will see Linking Melbourne Authority, the state government’s freeway management authority, hand over millions of dollars to Trust For Nature, which has put a covenant on part of Tootgarook Swamp and a section of Moonah woodland, both owned by Rob McNaught. Mr McNaught, owner of Boneo Park Equestrian Centre on Boneo Rd, hosted the announcement of the covenant last Friday night. He said it was a great day that his section of the swamp and the Moonah woodland, purchased in 2001, was finally officially protected. It would protect the land from development in perpetuity. “We put together the first vegetation management plan 10 years ago with [peninsula-based ecologist] Gidja Walker and I’m pleased she is back to do the next plan,” he said. “We are developing a world-class equestrian centre on one part of the property and creating top-quality habitat for our indigenous flora and fauna on the other.” Mr McNaught acknowledged the work of Tootgarook Swamp “protector” Norm McKinlay, who had been looking after the area for more than 30 years. Mr McNaught’s Boneo Park is about 320 hectares (800 acres) and he said 180 hectares (440 acres) of the prop-

Swamp people: Norm McKinlay, left, Gidja Walker, Rob McNaught, Camilla Graves and Greg Hunt at Boneo Park for the announcement of vegetation offsets to replace bush removed for Peninsula Link.

erty “is probably the most environmentally significant land on the Mornington Peninsula. It includes a Moonah woodland of about 50 hectares (120 acres)”. He said the woodland was probably more important than the swamp, the last significant wetlands on the peninsula, as both had endangered species of flora and fauna. Trust For Nature CEO Camilla Graves thanked Mr McNaught and his

family for allowing the covenant on a “large part of an ecological treasure, the Tootgarook Swamp”. She said the land had been recognised for its biological significance by the Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Mornington Peninsula Shire. Ms Graves said it was a complex covenant that included “significant management works to be done over 10 years, paid for by the developer of

Peninsula Link with advice from Trust For Nature”. “Mr McNaught and his family are great role models,” she said. Trust for Nature, started in 1972 by the Hamer Liberal government, is a not-for-profit organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlife in cooperation with private landowners around Victoria. Flinders federal MP Greg Hunt praised Mr McKinlay and Ms Walker:

“They have been custodians of the swamp,” he said. He also praised Mr McNaught, saying he had shown “passion and vision, which we don’t see enough of”. “One hundred years from now, the swamp will be here for all to enjoy because of the sacrifice of the McNaught family,” he said. Land to offset bush bulldozed for Peninsula Link is being set aside at Nar Nar Goon. In a press release, Roads Minister Terry Mulder said the move was “one of the biggest native vegetation offset deals in Victoria’s history”. LMA would spend about “$12 million to protect and improve two parcels of native vegetation located in Boneo and Nar Nar Goon”, he said. Mr Mulder said LMA was “working closely with Frankston City Council to secure additional offsets at a site near Belvedere Reserve in Frankston”. “These offsets would be above and beyond the requirement for the project, but we feel it’s important to preserve this small patch of high-quality vegetation situated so close to the Peninsula Link freeway,” he said. Environment Minister Ryan Smith said Peninsula Link had “fully achieved its net gain requirements under Victoria’s Native Vegetation Management Framework, and the project would result in an overall improvement to bushland”.

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Festival film helps boost funds for Mexico mission By Tony Murrell IN November 2000, Alan and Pam Skuse left their home on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to volunteer for a year at an orphanage in Tapachula, a coastal city in Mexico. They had no idea the organisation they signed on with would close after six months, leaving them with a choice: return to Australia or take on the overwhelming challenge of caring for the abandoned children. The couple lacked resources and critical support, but they dreamed of creating a true refuge, a unique surf community where children who had suffered unimaginable trauma found peace in a caring home and the freedom of surfing. The Skuses decided to sell their house and dedicate their lives to helping the children of Mission Mexico. “To stay in Tapachula and continue this work was very difficult for us. We had only planned on doing 12 months of volunteer work, so to think about an indefinite period of time was daunting,” Pam Skuse said. “We had no support and would have to rely on our own savings to continue. Our grasp of Spanish was minimal and we also had no local support.” Ten years later, they care for 54 children and more than 200 children have passed through their care. “Surfing has become a huge part of the life of Mission Mexico,” Mrs Skuse said. “It is giving the kids a challenge, a challenge to better themselves. They are learning qualities like patience and perseverance. Each

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Carers: The work of Alan and Pam Skuse, who sold their Queensland house and have dedicated their lives to helping Mexican orphans (like Porthtowan, below) are profiled in the documentary Somewhere Near Tapachula.

PENINSULA Surf, a pioneer of surf-related retailing in Frankston, will support the screening of Somewhere Near Tapachula and the subsequent auction to help Mission Mexico. Founder Ted Bainbridge, who opened the first of the company’s six stores on Nepean Highway in 1974, will be the auctioneer. Peninsula Surf and Global Surf Industries will donate a surfboard for the auction. Global is already a significant supporter of the mission. Bainbridge has appealed to the surfing community to support the event. “Pam and Alan Skuse are inspiring examples of how like-minded people can make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable children. Surfers young and notso-young will rally to a cause like this,” he said. Prue Latchford’s Point Leo-based East Coast Surf School has donated surfing lessons for the auction.

Fiesta organisers nominate a special cause to support: this year they have chosen Mission Mexico. To support the mission, organisers will auction donated surf-related goods following the screening. Organisers are seeking surf items for the auction with all proceeds going directly to the mission. Phone Gill Thompson on 0409 860 407. Information on volunteering at the mission will be available at the screening.

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Tip planned for Arthurs Seat quarry By Mike Hast AN old quarry on the eastern side of Arthurs Seat could become the Mornington Peninsula’s newest rubbish tip. Hillview Quarries, owned by R E Ross Trust, is expected to submit an application to the shire council in about four weeks. The landfill plan would see the former Pioneer Quarry, which is east of Arthurs Seat State Park and north of Arthurs Seat Rd, used to dump household waste – 75 per cent from the shire and 25 per cent from outside. Up to 100 trucks a day would enter the bush precinct off Boundary Rd in Dromana. The proposal has raised the ire of near neighbours on Boundary Rd as well as residents of Arthurs Seat Rd and is likely to generate widespread criticism by environmentalists. Objectors include Jacinta and Kelvin Banks, whose property adjoins the Pioneer Quarry land, their next door neighbour Peter Guy, Andrew Reynolds of Boundary Rd, long-time Dromana resident John McLeanWilson and several residents of Arthurs Seat Rd. They are concerned about potential noise, smell, fire, leaking methane gas as the tip fills, extra traffic and loss of property values. Mr McLean-Wilson said authorities should “find a different way to dispose of waste apart from burying rubbish in the ground”. A recycling centre would remove the need to dump as much rubbish, he said. “I’ve never objected to anything before, but would be prepared to chain

myself to the gate to stop this tip.” Jacinta Banks, who has lived on Arthurs Seat for more than 25 years with husband Kelvin, where the couple has raised three boys, said the proposal would turn Dromana into “an industrial town instead of a tourist town”. “The old quarry is surrounded by pristine, green wedge land that is protected by planning overlays for bushfire, significant landscape, vegetation protection, erosion management and environmental significance,” she said. Kelvin Banks said objectors were fearful that if the Pioneer Quarry proposal was approved, “Hillview will ask to turn its existing quarry into a tip when it reaches the end of its life”. Peter Guy said there would be a hue and cry from Arthurs Seat Rd residents when they found out about the plan. “Hillview Quarries owner R E Ross Trust claims it is a friend of the environment, but this is an act of environmental vandalism,” he said. Andrew Reynolds said he was concerned about noise and smell, but the biggest worry was fire. A fire starting in the proposed tip could race up Arthurs Seat and threaten Red Hill Consolidated School and its 460 pupils as well as residents, he said. “A fire could spread to Main Ridge, which has limited road access.” He said the proposed tip was a “scandalous proposition” from Ross Trust, which had financially supported good work for the environment. Objectors’ concerns about fire are based on recent history: a big fire burnt part of the mountain near the chairlift

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Sylvan spot: The former Pioneer Quarry on Arthurs Seat may become a rubbish tip.

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Dromana councillor Graham Pittock said the shire’s landfill off Truemans Rd in Rye would be filled in about five years. “We have to do something, but I want to see the proposal before making further comment,” he said. R E Ross Trust CEO Sylvia Admans could not be contacted for comment before deadline.

THE R E Ross Trust owns Hillview Quarries Pty Ltd and Peninsula Waste Management Pty Ltd. The trust was established in Victoria in 1970 by the will of Roy Ross, who founded Hillview Quarries in 1968 and died in November 1970 aged 71. Mr Ross was a keen bushman, had an extensive knowledge of native plants and trees, and made a study of the habits of birds and their calls. His will directed the trust donate money to three fields – social welfare, education of foreign students, and nature conservation “with particular regard to the purchase of land for the protection and preservation of flora and fauna”, states the trust’s website. Ross Trust has given more than $80 million since 1970. Many peninsula organisations have benefited including in recent times Dromana CFA, Habitat Restoration Fund’s rehabilitation and weed control in Arthurs Seat State Park near the OT Dam, and the recently opened Rye playground. Mike Hast

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Handiwork: Colombian asylum seeker Luz Restrepo is helping refugee women find work and stability in their new land. Picture: Yanni

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UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM STATE TRUSTEES JUST A BIT OF SPIT AND POLISH! Ripe and ready for a cheap and cheerful modern makeover, this well-priced, three-bedroom home is situated in an always popular pocket of Frankston South. Within the Frankston High School zone and walking distance to Mt Erin Secondary &ROOHJH WKH KRPH LV LGHDO IRU ÂżUVW KRPH EX\HUV LQYHVWRUV RU D \RXQJ IDPLO\ VHHNLQJ affordability and some easy options to capitalise as time and money allows. Features LQFOXGH GXDO OLYLQJ DUHDV HIÂżFLHQW NLWFKHQ DQG PDVWHU EHGURRP ZLWK HQVXLWH 7KH VHcure backyard offers mature fruit trees and the option to reinvigorate with a vegetable patch. Extras include gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and a double remote controlled garage AUCTION: TERMS: PRICE GUIDE: INSPECT: CONTACT:

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Saturday 16th February at 1pm 10% deposit, balance 60 days $180,000-$200,000 Saturday 1.00-1.30pm John Young 0412 766 804

Shop 7 / 20-22 Ranelagh Drive MOUNT ELIZA www.communityrealestate.com.au

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Achievement has its own rewards A STATEMENT in luxury and style, this stunning, custom-built home is infused with five-star elegance to deliver a spectacular lifestyle package in the Kinfauns Estate. Measuring about 558 square metres (60 squares) under the roof line, and set on a landscaped block of 0.68 hectares (1.68 acres), the home sets a very high standard in living options with beautiful appointments inside and out. An elegant open-plan dining and family room adjoins the modern kitchen, which features gleaming stone benchtops, stainless-steel underbench oven, microwave and dishwasher. Concertina-style servery windows open to the spectacular outdoor room. Integrating perfectly with the indoor living aspects of the home, this impressive area has gas plumbing for the barbecue and electronically controlled cafe blinds. Family times will be enjoyed in the luxurious home theatre room, on the full-sized artificial grass tennis court or in the solar-heated pool and spa. The pool house is fully self-contained to offer a living area for guests. Highlighted by polished concrete floors, there is a full bathroom and kitchen with dishwasher. The main house has four large bedrooms, including the palatial master bedroom with ensuite, a walk-in wardrobe and dressing room. A huge, three-bay barn is at the rear of the property and for cosy evening gatherings there is a fire pit. Combined with the two double lockup garages and a separate double carport at the side of the home, there is an incredible amount of storage space for vehicles and leisure craft. With a list of quality inclusions such as ducted heating, evaporative cooling and porcelain tiles, this superior residence will meet and exceed every expectation.

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39 Sandstone Island Circle, BITTERN On application Harcourts Real Estate, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333 Jason Dowler, 0403 598 754

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CLOSE to Citation Reserve and the Balcombe Estuary boardwalk, which leads to the beach and Mount Martha Village cafes, this delightful four-bedroom home is perfect for active retirees or a busy young family. Privately set behind a stand of trees and only accessible via a private service road, this secret sanctuary is on a low-maintenance, 524-square metre allotment. Bathed in natural light, the home has both formal and family living areas, a tidy kitchen with stainless-steel oven, and a dining area. French doors open to a paved patio that, during warmer months, can extend the living and dining areas. The master bedroom has mirrored built-in robes and access to the dual-entry bathroom. A second bedroom also has French doors opening to a sundeck. The home is a short walk to bus routes to Mornington and Frankston or down to Portsea as well as school bus services.

HELD by the same family for more than 30 years, this secluded 4.046-hectare (10-acre) property offers a pleasant daily reminder of all the natural wonders of the area. Breathe in the country air and listen to the birds as you wander around the property, which has an ornamental lake and three-hole golf course. A sweeping concrete driveway, one of two entries to the property, is flanked by mature trees and leads to the 279-square metre (30-square) homestead, whuch has a double carport under the roof line. Other outbuildings include a brick machinery shed with workshop and service bay, and a smokehouse. Some rooms have dated with time, but overall the home has been very well maintained with plenty of charming character pieces such as open fireplaces, feature bookcases and box windows. There are four bedrooms and the study could be a fifth. The home has two bathrooms. Several living areas capture the light perfectly, accentuating their size and space. The grounds are kept green and lush by a 20,000-litre underground tank and there are irrigation sprinklers throughout the property fed from a centrally located bore.

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555 Nepean Highway, MOUNT MARTHA $450,000 – $470,000 Community Real Estate, 7/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza, 9708 8667 Julie Mead, 0417 562 755

368 Stumpy Gully Road, BALNARRING This Saturday 9 February at 2pm Century 21 Homeport, 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings, 5979 3555 Chris Watt, 0417 588 321

SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD - PICTURESQUE RIPPLEBROOK

30 FERTILE ACRES, VIEWS AND COTTAGE - $549,000 Neg.

65 Tolley Road , Ripplebrook With panoramic views to Mt. Baw Baw and Strzelecki Ranges, yet only 12 km from Drouin, this 30 acres of choice chocolate soil, complete with rustic 2 bedroom cottage with open fireplace, split system, reverse-cycle air-conditioner, office and cellar could be a fabulous weekender, permanent accommodation or even perhaps the future site for your dream home. Gently undulating land with creek, 2 dams, 20,000 litre concrete tank, Taylex wastewater treatment plant and shedding. All within an hour of Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, and only 16km from Lang Lang and Westernport Bay. For inspection, phone John on (03) 56 27 6306 or Mob: 0400051841 Page 4

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MT. MARTHA

$695,000 Negotiable

MT. MARTHA

$450,000 - $470,000

$500,000 - $530,000

8/2A BENTONS ROAD

31 MARGUERITA AVENUE

PRETTY AS A PICTURE Sitting in a gorgeous cottage garden on a large 1044m2 block, this charming 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom home has a large kitchen - living area with a feature open fireplace and French doors leading out to a spacious deck. A sunny Conservatory also enjoys a glorious garden aspect. A delightful home, ready for someone to move in & enjoy.

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LIFE’S A BEACH A gorgeous 3BR townhouse, only metres from the water’s edge, that will enchant you from the minute you walk through the front door. The interior has been professionally decorated to create a “fun and funky� feel brimming with atmosphere whilst the large courtyard garden is a private oasis - perfect for entertaining.

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Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207 Inspect: Saturday 3.00-3.30pm

Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207 Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

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ROMANTIC SEASIDE COTTAGE This delightful 2-bedroom timber cottage is nestled in a quiet street, only metres from Main Street restaurants and boutique shopping. Featuring; polished floorboards, open-fire place, spa bath plus double shower, gas ducted heating plus split-system heating & cooling and double carport.

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$1,250,000

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AUCTION: Sat 6th April at 12 noon

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EXCLUSIVE COURT POSITION An easy walk to beach and recreation ovals will make this 3BR house popular with dog walkers and families. The front living area has open fire place and cathedral ceilings with adjoining main bedroom with WIR & FES. The rear of the house includes kitchen, family room, bathroom and two more bedrooms.

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STUNNING DESIGN - SENSATIONAL VIEWS Architecturally designed four-bedroom home with views of the estuary and across Port Phillip Bay. Three separate living areas plus a home theatre, each with their own deck - perfect for entertaining and enjoying the water views and glorioius sunsets. Amble down the path for your morning swim and cafe latte in pretty Mt. Martha.

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Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207 Inspect: By Appointment

Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468 Inspect: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

COMPLETE THE DREAM This 5-acre property has a magnificent view across the Balcombe Creek Valley & is less than 3km to the beaches. The 85Sq homestead is built from Sth. Aust. limestone with character verandahs and stone pillars. The house is completed to lock-up stage and requires an extensive finish. There is a large truck garage on the property. Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468 Inspect: By Appointment

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CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT PHONE: 5979 3555 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings

HOME PORT

www.century21hastings.com.au BARGAIN

22 SQUARES!!

CRIB POINT 1 Orotava Street

1/3 ACRE BLOCK

Situated in a quiet court on approx 3 623m2 allotment, this 3 B/R B/V is 1 waiting for a face lift. Hardwood flooring throughout all living and 3 bedrooms. Lounge/ meals area adjoins the kitchen. A garage is located at the rear of the block which allows access for all the boy’s toys. CHEAPER THAN RENT! This home won’t last CONTACT EXCLUSIVE AGENT

Three bedroom home on approx 3 758sqm allotment features paved 1 pathways leading to a great outdoor entertaining area, there 4 is also a chook pen and garden shed. Upon entering the home you will be captivated by the large formal/informal living area, the exposed cathedral ceilings and the country style kitchen with all modern appliances. Sealed driveway leads to a double garage under roofline. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: $269,950 VIEW: Saturday 11:30-12:00pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE: $385,000 Negotiable VIEW: Saturday 11:00-11:30am AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

SOMERVILLE 15 Deanswood Drive Tastefully updated throughout, this rendered brick veneer home has excellent street appeal featuring 3 bedrooms + study nook, upstairs parents retreat boasting WIR & new ensuite with double shower & sea glimpses. Also boasting timber back deck, new fencing, single garage with room for multiple vehicles and new tiling & carpets throughout. New, open & spacious kitchen with s/steel appliances. Located in a quiet spot only 200m to parkland. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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CRIB POINT 290 Stony Point Road BUILDERS REALISATION SALE. A quality residential community development consisting of a combination of 2 & 3 bedroom units with single & double garages. Best quality in town! Investors take note: Minimum of 5% return. My vendor has a genuine need to sell & is willing to meet the market. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

RARE BEACH BLOCK

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HASTINGS 6 Windrest Place Privately located in an exclusive waterside pocket, this beautiful 2.5 year old home features 4 separate living zones including an open plan kitchen/meals/family zone, formal lounge, theatre room + informal living area. Boasting a fabulous outdoor undercover alfresco area that overlooks the solar heated salt chlorinated pool. Other features include ducted heating & vacuum, Caesar stone bench tops & 5 year builder’s warranty. Contact Exclusive Agent.

TYABB 9 Banksia Crescent Immaculately presented, 5 year old, quality built home in convenient location. Featuring master bedroom w/ W.I.R & ensuite, 3 living area’s, quality fixtures & fittings, and mature landscaped gardens. Still under builders guarantee, this property is an ideal first home/stepping stone or investment. Contact Exclusive Agent.

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32 SQUARES!!

CRIB POINT 7 Austin Court

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PRICE: EXPRESS SALE VIEW: By Appointment AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

OPEN THIS SATURDAY

BITTERN 67 The Bittern Boulevard

This large allotment of approx 1001m2 is a very rare find indeed, with only a small handful of blocks available in the Somers region. Well located adjacent to farmland and only a short walk to the Somers Yacht Club and arguably the best side of the Somers beach. This blank canvas with established garden and trees along the boundaries is awaiting your dream home. With all services provided; gas, water, electricity and telephone. Contact Exclusive Agent

On entering this 4 bedroom home 4 you will be captivated by the 2 spaciousness, the formal lounge & dining is situated at the front of 2 the home, adjoining is the kitchen, family & meals area, both looking out & accessible to the covered outdoor entertaining & the lovely mature gardens at the rear of the yard. The sealed driveway leads to the remote controlled D/B garage with internal access. This home is as new & is still under builder’s warranty. Contact Exclusive Agent.

PRICE: Expressions of Interest VIEW: Go See! AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

PRICE: Offers Over $455,000 VIEW: Saturday 12:30-1:00pm AGENT: Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT PHONE: 5979 3555 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings

HOME PORT

www.century21hastings.com.au

REALISATION AUCTION

PLENTY OF SPACE!

MOST AFFORDABLE HOME IN THE AREA!

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AUCTION: Saturday, March 2nd at 3.00pm. On-Site. VIEW: Saturday 2.30-3.00pm AGENT: Kerry-Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION. Affordable spacious family home set on a 770sqm approx allotment, with two street frontages and side gate access into the large backyard. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 living areas & double remote garage with rear roller door. Other special features include a huge decked outdoor pergola, ducted heating, wood fire heater, energy efficiency & opposite beautiful parklands. Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days.

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AUCTION - YES, IT’S GOING TO BE SOLD!! HASTINGS 16 Pinewood Drive FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION. Accommodating for the largest of families, this 4 bedroom home boasts master bedroom with dressing room & ensuite with corner spa bath. A further 3 bedrooms are upstairs with a separate living area leading out to a huge balcony with great views. Other notable features include ducted heating, air conditioning, outdoor pergola and four car carport on a large allotment. Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days!

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AUCTION: Saturday, March 2nd at 12:30pm. On-Site. VIEW: Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm AGENT: Kerry Lee Marshall 0408 363 686

EXECUTORS AUCTION

Auction This Saturday @ 2pm BALNARRING 368 Stumpy Gully Road From the 3 hole golf course, abundant bird life, the smell of the bush, the ornamental lake and sweeping circular driveway to the superb mature exotic trees, this well loved family home is a delight. A huge brick residence of almost 30 squares awaits with four or five bedrooms, two bathrooms, three or four living areas, a double carport under roof and wine cellar situated well back from both road frontages. Brick machine shed with workshop, smokehouse, service bay and sleep out. Rolling lawns and abundant water from tank and bore. An ideal restoration home project for discerning puchasers. Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days. Vacant Possession.

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Chris Watt 0417 588 321

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CON COMSTRUC MEN TION CED

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CONTEMPORARY LIVING FROM $410,000 STAGE 3 NOW SELLING Nepean746 Mt Martha has been a huge success to date with Stage 1 & 2 sold out. Set in one of the Peninsula’s most prestigious and sought after bayside suburbs, these quality built contemporary homes have been architecturally designed offering exclusivity whilst also being affordable. Three bedroom, single and double storey townhouses ranging from 16 to 21 squares are now available to purchase off the plan. Only minutes to schools, transport, shops, the beach, cafes, golf courses, wineries, Benton’s Square Shopping Centre and Main Street Mornington.

DISPLAY HOME OPEN 2-4 PM SATURDAY, SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY 746 NEPEAN HIGHWAY MOUNT MARTHA

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Featuring: › Huge Stamp Duty Savings › 1st Home Buyers Grant › Spacious Indoor & Outdoor Living › Double or Single Remote Control Garage › SMEG Stainless Steel Appliances › Ducted Heating › Inverter Air-con to Living Area › Landscaped Gardens › Solar Gas Boosted Hot Water

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2B/315 Main Street, Mornington

Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

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Contact: Kara James 0412 939224

For Lease

Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858 21 Glendale Avenue, Hastings

Hastings Large Yard & Factory for Sale

t 4)035 5&3. "7"*-"#-& t 4VJUF N BQQSPY t 3FOU QFS XFFL (45 t 3FOU JODMVEFT CVJMEJOH PVUHPJOHT carpark t 'VMMZ GVSOJTIFE PรณDF TVJUF TIPSU UFSN lease available

t N BQQSPY MBOE TJ[F t 'BDUPSZ N BQQSPY t 3PMMFS EPPS BDDFTT UP UIF GSPOU TJEF of the building t 'VMMZ GFODFE XJUI DPODSFUF ZBSE t 7BDBOU 1PTTFTTJPO .BLF ZPVS NPWF now!!

220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900 81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red HIll 5989 2364

For Lease

5-7 Diane Street, Mornington

Furnished Office Suite For Lease

Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

Contact: Kara James 0412 939224

Large Showroom & Yard For Lease

t 8FMM QSFTFOUFE GBDUPSZ t N BQQSPY t *ODMVEFT HSPVOE รธPPS BOE PรณDFT PO NF[[BOJOF รธPPS t %JSFDU BDDFTT Pรฒ TUSFFU t 3PMMFS EPPS t 5PJMFU LJUDIFO GBDJMJUJFT t "WBJMBCMF OPX

Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease

2/11 Bennetts Road, Mornington

Contact: Kara James 0412 939224

www.jlbre.com.au

Contact: Kara James 0412 939224

For Sale: $299,000

Contact: Kara James 0412 939224

131 Pt Nepean Road, Dromana 5987 2000 2117 Pt Nepean Road, Rye 5987 9000

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Be tempted

Solid foundations

WITH a prominent location in Main Street, this women’s and men’s shoe store is run under management and has a modern fitout. Takings and profits are good, with the wholesaler offering exclusivity on merchandise. The business has a long lease and the rent is reasonable for this end of Main Street.

ELLA Bache is one of the oldest family-owned companies in Australia and was founded in 1954. This business has operated successfully in Main Street for more than 20 years and has gained a solid reputation with many repeat clients. Excellent lease terms are available and there are no franchise fees.

Shoe store, MORNINGTON Price: $350,000 plus SAV Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

Beauty salon, MORNINGTON Price: $110,000 plus SAV Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

Tyabb central

Brand new

WITH further development around Hastings predicted to accompany future expansion of its port, this is a great investment opportunity in the Western Port area. This building consists of two ground-floor commercial shops, one first-floor office suite and an apartment. Shop 1 on the ground floor and Suite 1 upstairs are priced at $295,000 and $255,000 respectively. Both premises are leased with a combined return of $33,600 a year. The upstairs apartment has just been let on a $13,000 a year lease and is priced at $240,000. Shop 2 on the ground floor has been sold.

BE the first to bring your business to this modern warehouse, set in the Collins Road area of the Dromana industrial estate. Total floor area is 575 square metres, which includes office space of 25 square metres. The premises is available with vacant possession.

1529 Frankston-Flinders Road, TYABB Price: From $240,000 Agency: Tallon First National Real Estate, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000 Agent: Dominic Tallon, 0408 528 857

Factory/warehouse, DROMANA Price: $800,000 plus GST Agency: Jacobs & Lowe Bennetts, 220 Main Street, Mornington, 5976 5959 Agent: David Toms, 0418 995 366

Mornington

To advertise in the commercial real estate section of Mornington News, contact Jason Richardson on 0421 190 318 or jason@mpnews.com.au

FRANKSTON 3/3 Ross Smith Avenue

AFFORDABLE RETAIL OPPORTUNITY Q Tenant: Trigger Brothers (currently occupy both adjoining shops) Q Short term tenancy Q Rental: $27,400*pa Q Building Area: 150m2* Q Located between Nepean Hwy and Bayside S/C Q Suit owner occupier and/or investor PRIVATE SALE Alex Ham 0410 545 226

*approx

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First in, best dressed

Modern premises THIS bright and well-presented shop is in a modern building with all equipment in good order. There is a cool room and a large preparation area. Trading hours are Monday to Saturday 10.30am-8pm and Sunday 4pm-8pm. The business has plenty of potential to increase takings and a long lease is available.

ESTABLISHED three years ago, this bridal and formal wear business has quickly gained a solid reputation for the sale and hire of quality clothing for weddings and other occasions. The business is wellstocked with apparel and accessories for men, women and children. A website and Facebook page is included.

Fish and chips, SOMERVILLE Price: $35,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Bridal and formal wear, FRANKSTON Price: $75,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 HAIR & BEAUTY

GIFTS & HOMEWARES

CAFÉ

FLORIST

JUICE & YOGHURT BAR

DVD & VIDEO HIRE

Unisex salon in Hastings, has 6 cutting stations, 2 basins, GU\HUV *UHDW ÂżUVW EXVLQHVV opportunity, cheap rent, loyal clients. Vendor will assist with changeover.

Pleasure to run this fully managed, lovely shop in a busy retail & commercial location, also selling jewellery lines. Only 5 days a week with short hours. Full assistance will be given with changeover.

Great little cafĂŠ in main street location, sells breakfast, lunch, French patisseries etc. Easily operated by two staff, new lease offered. Seating inside for 16 & outside for 8. Trades Tues to Sunday.

6HOOV ÀRZHUV SODQWV JLIWV DOVR made to order hampers. Delivers in area, only one in this part of the Peninsula. Can be a single operation, beautifully presented shop and website.

Expected to sell quickly! Great food court location, near new equipment. Healthy food options inc soups. Currently fully managed, offers excellent opportunity for owner operator.

Lovely large shop, neat and tidy, fully computerized system. Has 25,000 DVDs. Excellent takings, easy to have managed, huge scope! Trades daily from 10am.

$40,000 + sav

NOW $48,000 + sav

$57,000

$58,500 + sav

$60,000 + sav

CAR DETAILING

TAKEAWAY

HAIR SALON

CAFÉ & TAKEAWAY

CAFÉ

Fully set up purpose built factory with equipment less than a year old. One hoist. Well known amongst many car yards in the area. Cheap rent, new lease available. Custom GHWDLOLQJ SDLQW UHÂżQLVKLQJ HWF

&KLFNHQV EXUJHUV ÂżVK FKLSV etc. Located in busy food court of large S/C with planty of seating DYDLODEOH 5HFHQWO\ UHÂżWWHG Vendor willing to stay on for a while if wanted.

6 cutting stations, 2 basins, spray tan room, waxing room, kitchen & laundry. Trades Tues to Sat. Computerised system, can be easily managed if desired. Bright, airy presentation.

Opens Mon – Fri 7am to 3pm in the heart of Frankston’s retail and commercial district. Close to train station, medical centre, library & Arts Centre.

$110,000 + sav

$110,000 + sav

Great looking shop with large frontage on outside of S/C. Near new equipment, seats 30 inside & 35 outside. Has bakery facilities. Ave weekly T/O $7,000+. NE Established 15 years.

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

DRYCLEANING

$69,500 GENERAL STORE

NOW $95,000 + sav MANUFACTURING

Huge premises with comfortable Wire products manufacture and wholesale to nurseries, hardwares 3 bdm home, no opposition in etc also Caribbean Gardens. high density residential area. Sketches & drawings included, Steady income, easy to operate. willing to stay back and teach new Well stocked with huge coolroom. owner. Needs to be relocated. Opens 7 days. Trial on $7,500 pw.

$160,000 + sav

$165,000 + sav

FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

MECHANICAL

Ducted vacuums, intercoms & security systems. 3 vehicles inc. Est 25 yrs, have all systems in place with established clients & supplier database.

Est 50+ years on the Peninsula, well known to locals and industry. No competition in area, strong, FRQVLVWHQW WUDGLQJ ÂżJXUHV ZLWK SURÂżWV +XJH ZRUNVKRS ZLWK yard, very well equipped. &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

BUSINESS $190,000 + sav FREEHOLD $460,000 PET SHOP Supplies local families, farms & holidaymakers with pet supplies and animal feed. Large showroom/factory with aquarium & hydrobath. All stock delivered, long lease, website.

$199,000 + sav

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$139,000 WIWO

HAIR SALON

Well known on the Peninsula for Some pick ups & deliveries, extensive range of children’s clothing, shopping strip location. Full footwear & accessories. Fully FRPSOLDQFH FHUWLÂżFDWHV DQQXDOO\ managed, strong reputation, many equipment in near new condition. of the suppliers on exclusive locality 5 ½ days, can easily be managed. basis. Fully computerized, NE &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV prime location.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES 4XDOLW\ SURGXFH IUHVK FXW ÀRZHUV local home delivery, wholesale orders. To market 3 times a week. This is a well appointed shop, clean, large coolrooms. Vendor will WULDO &RQ¿GHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

$140,000 + sav CAFÉ / BAKERY

Modern & inviting salon in great position at entrance to new S/C. 8 stations and a basin, cater for all. Staffroom, large base of repeat customers, trades 6 ½ days. Part-time staff on roster system.

Two adjoining shops in main street with bakery, kitchen, cafĂŠ & retail sales. Very well set up, top quality equipment, spacious work areas. All things \XPP\ LQ ÂżQH (XURSHDQ VW\OH Repeat cash customers.

$175,000 + sav

$180,000

$185,000 + sav

$189,000 + sav

FENCING & TIMBER

HEALTH CLUB

HEALTH FOOD RETAILER

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Est 30+ years using fully treated Exclusive onsite facility at college Great position in very busy S/C, Licensed with seating capacity QHZO\ ÂżWWHG LQ ODVW \UV +DV 140+ inside & outside. Well Australian sourced timber. Written campus has captured and local market. Includes outdoor training outside seating area, consultancy presented, large premises with contracts with large corporate clients, 8 weeks work in advance, areas. Enormous potential to build room , juice bar (can be sublet). good size commercial kitchen and on already solid business base. Promote organic products, biggest conveyor oven available, averaging 50 quotes a week. 3 Lots of equipment, large specialty breads, competitive good equipment. vehicles included. database for marketing. prices. Long lease. URGENT SALE!

$235,000 + sav

INDOOR PLAY CENTRE

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NOW $63,500 + sav

WORK 2 DAYS A WEEK

Est 15 yrs in M’ton. Has party Vending machines holding room. Dress up room, disco room, drinks & snacks, 35 placed in commercial areas not available to large coffee/eat-in area with 15 general public. M’bbin, Mulgrave, tables & 120 chairs. New play F’tree Gully, Hallam, D’nong, equipment with large playing area, C’Downs. Fully set up Mercedes CCTV, amusement machines. van included. Takeaway licence.

$240,000 inc stock

$250,000 + sav

NOW $250,000 + sav

STREET SWEEPING

COMMERCIAL CLEANING

REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

Well equipped factory, operate and maintain their own sweepers as well as others in the industry. All P & E inc, new lease negotiable. Est 21 yrs, has 3 street sweeping machines.

Operating 15 years, weekly T/O ave $8776. 27 current clients inc Body Corps, hospital, medical centres, childcare centres, car yards, factories etc. Has uniform, vendor will assist with training & changeover.

2009 Hino 6 tonne truck in excellent condition picking up in Dandenong and delivering in northern suburbs. Set daily run, food industry, vendor to retire after 27 years.

$259,000 + sav

$275,000 + sav

$299,000 + sav

$320,000 + sav

$325,000

$355,000

PET SHOP

HIRE SERVICE

ROOFING

CONTRACT LASER CUTTING

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

IMPORTER & WHOLESALER

Long established in M’ton, large modern premises on busy road. Has aquariums, dog grooming and bath, pet food, accessories. Long lease.

Est 19 yrs hiring all party requirements from cutlery to large marquees. Operates from twin factories, two leases. Excellent SURÂżWV 5HDG\ IRU D NHHQ DQG experienced new owner.

Restoration and repairs serving residential and commercial markets. 0DMRU DZDUG ZLQQHU YHU\ SURÂżWDEOH can be managed. Reliable sub-contracted tradesmen. service driven. NE Customer &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

Custom made switchboards, general sheetmetal fabricating. Large showroom & upstairs RIÂżFHV 1HZ OHDVH RIIHUHG &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

Up to date software and equipment, art & design, logos, neoprene products etc. Printing, applications, stickers, signs etc. In house kiln, digital laser. Sells to gift and souvenir shops nationwide. Forward orders in SODFH &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV

UK, Germany, Italy, China, in-demand product range & opportunity for future growth. Aust distribution rights. Silicon sealant, ceramic/tiling products. Large PRGHUQ ZDUHKRXVH RIÂżFH

$420,000 + sav

NOW $480,000

$550,000

$600,000 + sav

$750,000 + sav

$4.25 Million + sav

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Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151

No. 1 REIV Accredited Business Agent in Victoria 32 years selling experience based on honesty and reliability REIV Business Brokers Committee Member

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For Sale – Sorrento

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For Sale – Baxter

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For Sale - Frankston

Need A New Career?

Juicy Opportunity

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dŚĞ ǁĞůů ŬŶŽǁŶ ĂŶĚ ǀĞƌLJ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů :ŽŽĐĞĨƌĞƐŚ ŝŶ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ &ĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ^ŽƌƌĞŶƚŽ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ ĂŶĚ ĨĞƌƌLJ ƚĞƌŵŝŶĂů͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ϭϮϬƐƋŵ ŝĚĞĂůůLJ ƐƵŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ ^ƵƉĞƌďůLJ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĞŶƚƌŽ ^ŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ Ă ƉƌŽǀĞŶ ŵŽŶĞLJ ŵĂŬĞƌ͘ /ĚĞĂůůLJ ƐƵŝƚĞĚ ƌĞƚĂŝů͕ ƐŚŽǁƌŽŽŵ Žƌ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚLJ͘ ƚŽ Ă ŚĂŶĚƐ ŽŶ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ ǁĂŶƟŶŐ Ă ƌĞĂĚLJ ŵĂĚĞ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘

Sale Price: $69,000 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $220,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $130,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϴϱ͕ϬϬϬ t͘/͘t͘K͘ ;ĮƚͲŽƵƚ ŽŶůLJͿ Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – McCrae

For Sale – Balnarring

For Sale – Balnarring

For Sale – Mount Martha

NE Not To Be Missed

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Sale Price: $135,000 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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Balnarring Restaurant

Restaurant & Bar

NE Ready, Set - Go!

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dŚŝƐ ǁĞůů <ŶŽǁŶ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŝƐ ǀĞƌLJ ƉŽƉƵůĂƌ͕ ŶŽƚ ŽŶůLJ ǁŝƚŚ ůŽĐĂůƐ͕ ďƵƚ ĨƌŽŵ Ăůů ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ͕ ƚŽ ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŚĞ ĮŶĞ ĨŽŽĚ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ŚĞƌĞ ĨŽƌ ϯ LJĞĂƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŝƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ ƐƚĂī ĂƌĞ ŬĞĞŶ ƚŽ ƐƚĂLJ ŽŶ͘

Sale Price: $550,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184 Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

>ŽĐĂůƐ ƉƌŽĐůĂŝŵ ƚŚŝƐ ƚŽ ďĞ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ĮƐŚ ĂŶĚ ĐŚŝƉ ƐŚŽƉ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ͘ ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐ ŝŶ ĨƌĞƐŚ ĮƐŚ ĂŶĚ ŐůƵƚĞŶ ĨƌĞĞ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ͊ KƉĞŶ ŽŶůLJ ϰ ĚĂLJƐ ͬ ϭϮ ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ͕ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž ΨϱϬϬϬƉǁ͕ ƌĞŶƚ ΨϭϯϱϰƉĐŵ н'^dнK'͕ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ŵĂƌŬĞƟŶŐ ĂŶĚ ďƌĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƉůĂĐĞ͘ ůů ƚŚĞ ŚĂƌĚ ǁŽƌŬ͛Ɛ ďĞĞŶ ĚŽŶĞ͘

Sale Price: $180,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $129,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

For Sale – Mornington

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For Sale – Mornington

Bay Hotel & Social - A Unique Opportunity Not To Be Missed

Vacant Possession

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FEATURE

Strike up the band, Tommy By Peter McCullough TOMMY Carter, OAM, is 85. For most of his life he has been entertaining residents of the Mornington Peninsula and other parts of Victoria with his dance and jazz bands. Over the decades he has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to charities. In 1994 he was awarded an Order of Australia for services to our local communities. Tommy has a host of stories to tell and late last year he shared some of them with The News. *** THOMAS Francis Carter was born in Warragul on 31 October 1927. Both his parents had some musical talent. His father, who came from a big, fun-loving farming family in Mirboo North, had played his piano accordion in the trenches in France during the First World War. Tommy’s mother, a teacher in Gippsland, played the piano. When Tommy was quite young the family moved to Springvale and it was there that he learnt to appreciate music. Although his family did not have a wireless, Tommy listened intently to the one belonging to the next door neighbour and soon could sing all the popular songs. His mother knew where to look for young Tommy on a Friday evening or Sunday afternoon when the Salvation Army marched down the street; he still remembers their ability to hold a tune. It wasn’t long before Tommy’s mother got him singing and when he

Many talents: Tommy the modern day entertainer.

was about 10 was taken to Melbourne to entertain the listeners of 3DB with his boy soprano voice. Soon after, the family moved to Seaford and this was where Tommy’s

talents as an entertainer developed. He attended Seaford State School up to grade 8, and then had a few years at Frankston High School. It was the Depression years and, like most kids, Tommy was expected to earn some pocket money. His first job, back in Springvale, was to keep the live hare moving at the dog track for which he earned sixpence (five cents). In Seaford he helped deliver bread on Saturday mornings and earnt a shilling (10 cents). When the Second World War started, Tommy’s father re-enlisted and was sent to Darwin. There he came across a kangaroo that had been hit by a truck, but the joey was

Band man: Left, Frankston Fire Brigade Ball, circa 1960. Tommy is holding a drumstick. Below, flyers for some of Tommy’s earlier performances. Right, Tommy with June Finlayson, Miss Australia 1956.

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still alive. He later brought the baby animal home. The Carter residence in Seaford boasted a cow (reflecting Mr Carter’s farming background), a kangaroo, a dog and six children; it was a very happy place. The kangaroo was especially popular with children at the primary school. Of the six children, four developed a strong interest in music: Tommy and his brother Brian both formed bands, one sister became a pianist – she still plays regularly with Tommy’s band – and another sister became a professional jazz singer. Tommy got on well with the baker with whom he worked on Saturday mornings and, without telling his mother, started working there full time. His mother, who taught at a number of schools in the region (including Carrum, Seaford, Frankston and Tyabb) during the war years, was not impressed when she found out. Believing there was not much future in delivering bread, she managed to secure a position for young Tommy at the Crofts store in Chelsea. (There were two big grocery chains in those days, Crofts and Moran & Cato), At Crofts Tommy would learn to deal with the public as well as the basics of merchandising. At Seaford, Tommy joined the life saving club, which was keen to raise money. Although only 14, Tommy was asked to form a band. He bought a set of drums and put a band together. They started playing at a little dance hall in Seaford called “The Elks”, which was on the corner where Safeway is now. Soon they were playing at 21st birthdays, weddings and then annual balls. The life saving club had a microphone that Tommy used and it gave him confidence. “The pictures”, as movies were referred to in those days, were shown each week in the old Seaford Hall, and if there was a breakdown, the projectionist would ask Tommy to go on stage and get the people singing until the problem was

fixed. While he was working at Crofts in Chelsea, Tommy was approached by a local woman who, with her husband, had a band: they needed a drummer. They played at Masonic lodges and Tommy would catch the train to Footscray, Collingwood or wherever complete with his drums. Tommy started playing football with Seaford. He was fast and was performing well enough to get an invitation to train with Richmond thirds. He had just started playing with the band when he damaged a finger, which made playing the drums difficult. The woman who ran the band asked: “Are you going to keep on with sport or continue with music?” He chose music and never regretted it. Tommy did well at Crofts and the firm appointed him manager of its Mornington store; the building is still on the corner of Main and Blake streets. This was an opportunity to try different approaches and one was to stock as much local produce as possible. At one stage a beehive was set up in the front window in an attempt to promote local honey. During the early 1950s, while still at Crofts, Tommy attended radio school and to develop his voice was sent to Myer to demonstrate products. As a result he became an entertainer as well as a musician, and still gets called on to do this type of work. Shortly before our visit in late 2012, he had compered the reopening of four Coles stores. Meanwhile, the Tommy Carter Dance Band was flourishing. In 1952 he was told about a young Frankston woman who had studied classical music and practised on the piano at Frankston RSL. He introduced himself and invited her to join the band. Her name was Jean Pivetta and a year later they were married. Jean was an essential member of Tommy’s band until her death from cancer about 30 years later.

During the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, Tommy’s band was in great demand, playing as far afield as Albury – at a B&S ball. Balls were a lot of fun and Tommy has a special regard for Tyabb Hall, which he says seemed to have an atmosphere all its own. The Balnarring Racing Club ball was always held in the hall. Balls were formal affairs and the program for the evening was displayed on a board at the front of the stage. It was customary for the barn dance to be slotted in after supper. On one occasion, when playing for the navy ball in Hastings, Tommy saw six young WRANS slip in through the door. What better way, Tommy thought, to get them into the spirit of things than to immediately launch into the barn dance. One elderly couple who occasionally dine at the Baxter Tavern on a Sunday still like to remind Tommy of this serious break with protocol. The band played for just about every organisation in the area: the Frankston cricket and football clubs, Hastings and Crib Point football clubs, YCW, Frankston fire brigade, Frankston RSL at its original location in Playne St and its current premises, and CWA. In Mornington the band performed for the cricket and football clubs, service clubs, and it still participates in the annual cancer appeal conducted by Mornington Secondary College. Many events were fundraisers. Tommy well remembers the event at Pakenham racecourse that helped John Paul College in Frankston get on its feet. His band played at many balls and dances held by various branches of the Masonic Lodge, and he was made a life governor of the Masonic Homes. As Tommy notes, there wouldn’t be many Catholics who received this honour. In 1952 Tommy launched community singing on Sunday evenings at the Mechanics Hall in Frankston, bringing guest stars from the Tivoli such as Dawn Lake. The old hall would be packed and a lot of money was raised for Red Cross. Later in the 1950s Tommy did cricket, football and bowls rounds on radio 3KZ and then 3XY. One of the leading commentators on 3XY was the legendary Jack Dyer. One cold, wet winter afternoon Jack was doing a broadcast from Kardinia Park (Geelong) and not much was happening. Tommy was an “around the grounds” reporter at the equally cold and wet MCG where, again, not much was happening. To relieve the

Family affair: The Tommy Carter Dance Band playing at a Frankston Mayoral Ball in the early 1960s. Son Frank is holding the banjo, wife Jean is sitting and Tommy is at rear. Don Jarrett (trumpet) and Haydon Britton (saxaphone) completed the band. Mr Showbags: Tom plying his wares in 1980.

monotony, every few minutes Jack would say “Back to Tommy Carter at the MCG”. After a number of these “switches” in quick succession, an exasperated Tommy said, “I have given the scores, goalkickers and best players. Perhaps I could give a weather report, Jack?” and proceeded to do so. Jack got the message and the “switches” came less frequently. In later years Tommy covered what was then VFA football for the new local station, 3MP. In the 1980s Tommy moved to community radio, introducing jazz to 3RPP (Radio Port Phillip), now Mornington-based, and later becoming president of RPP. After 20 years there, during which he was assisted by his second wife, Mary, Tommy moved to 3SER Casey radio where he is still active with his program Jazz As You Like It. Running parallel to Tommy’s life as an entertainer and band leader was a more stable career, which started with Crofts in Chelsea. For many years the

band played weekends at the Portsea Hotel and one evening after their performance a man came up and said, “I would like to employ you in my company on promotional work”. It was Ken Guest, managing director of a well-known biscuit company. In the next few years Tommy did a lot of promotional work for Guests and gained some marvellous radio experience as well as doing skits on television with Graham Kennedy, Bert Newton and Don Lane. When he arrived at Guests he asked about the company’s showbag: it was labelled “Guests”. Tommy was horrified: “You have to promote the product; not the company.” The Teddy Bear showbag replaced the Guests showbag. When the Brockhoff company took over Guests, Tommy moved to a similar role with confectionery company Hoadleys. To his surprise the company also promoted itself with a “Hoadleys” showbag; it was

soon replaced with a Violet Crumble showbag. Tommy asked what the bestselling showbag was – it was the Freddo Frog bag marketed by an opposition company. He proposed a chocolate beetle with a honeycomb filling, which delighted his boss, Gordon Hoadley, as the crumbs left over from making Violet Crumbles were regarded as waste and thrown out. Bertie Beetle was born and 40 years later is still the top-selling showbag. At about this time Tommy suggested to Geoff Scott at the advertising agency Clemengers that his company might conduct a Battle of the Bands. They dismissed this as a cacophony of noise so Tommy took a different tack and proposed the Battle of the Sounds. This ran from 1968 till 1974 and involved more than 50 radio stations around Australia. Auditions were held by country stations to raise money for local hospitals. State finals were held and the winner from each state played off at Festival Hall. After some years with Hoadleys, the firm was taken over by Rowntree, and Tommy continued with the new owner in a similar role. The new managing director was a Canadian who was concerned that staff at different levels did not mix. Asked to find a solution, Tommy hired a steam train, a country racetrack and a huge picnic was organised. Before the train had left Spencer Street, top management was chatting with employees from the factory. A highlight of the event was to be a cricket match between the Rowntree XI (all men, of course) and a team Tommy was going to produce. There were a lot of laughs from the Rowntree men when the opposition appeared: they were all women. There were even more laughs when the opening bowler for the women marked out her run: it was more than halfway to the fence. The smile soon disappeared from the opening batsman’s face when the first ball almost decapitated him. What Tommy had not revealed to the Rowntree XI was he had procured the services of the Australian women’s cricket team. More than one lesson was learnt that day. About 1980, not long after the Rowntree takeover, Tommy formed his own company, Showbag Marketing. He became the agent for the combined companies, packing and distributing their showbags to all capital city shows, starting with the Royal Easter Show in Sydney. There

were at least six showbags in the Hoadley-Rowntree range and Tommy was often referred to as the Showbag King of Australia. Apart from his twin careers Tommy has been a member of Rotary for more than 25 years and is a past president of the Rotary Club of Langwarrin. He received the Paul Harris Rotary International award for services to Rotary and the community for his founding of the first Rotary youth band. After he retired from the showbag business Tommy was a delegate to the world Rotary conference held in Munich and attended by 28,000 people. On the first day he was drawn to a jazz group that was practising and one of the group told him of their problem: none of them could sing in English. Tommy was immediately recruited and sang every day with the Bavarian Jazz Cats. In the 1950s, the Tommy Carter Dance Band was deeply involved in the Melbourne 50-50 dance craze, playing at town halls and hotels. Since then, the band has entertained thousands of radio listeners and club and hotel patrons with performances of traditional jazz. For the past 21 years the band has performed at Baxter Tavern from midday every Sunday; it’s a great opportunity for splendid entertainment while dining, but be sure to book a table. The band frequently includes Tommy’s son Frank, who plays many instruments, and Tommy’s sister Eileen on piano. Frank was music director at John Paul College and now holds a similar position at St Peter’s College in Cranbourne. He has written 15 musicals. Tommy Carter has received many awards and honours over the years. There is the OAM, awarded in 1994, as well as:  Frankstonian of the Year in 1979 for his contribution to the Australia Day Festival.  Life member of Radio Port Phillip and member of Casey Radio Hall of Fame for his contribution to community radio.  Life governorships of Red Cross, Frankston Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital and Masonic Homes.  Royal Agricultural Society gold medal for services to the Royal Melbourne Show over 40 years.  Karingal Star Zone Walk Hall of Fame in 2008.  Fifty-year award in 2000 for music, entertainment and community service from fellow musicians and supporters.

Highlights: Far left, Tommy married Jean Pivetta in 1953. Left, Tommy was inducted into the Karingal Star Zone Walk Hall of Fame in 2008. Mornington News 5 February 2013

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Miss Parry recovering from fall, road to Aspendale and Frankston criticised Compiled by Cameron McCullough VERY extensive fires occurred in the Somerville district on Tuesday last. Several small outbuildings were burnt, while large quantities of fencing and grass were lost. During the evening the lurid glare of this devastating element could be seen in a great semi circle round Somerville. *** AT the last meeting of the Somerville Mechanics’ Hall committee the body of management all resigned as a protest of the lethargy and indifference shown in the management of the hall by the general public. The annual meeting was advertised for Friday week last and only one of the general public turned up to hear the annual report. There is also another reason why the committee resigned ‘en bloc’ and that is that they felt there was some feeling that they had not pushed the matter of additions to our antiquated hall. The trustees have for years past blocked any attempt at additions by their refusal to sign a deed of trust. The people came forward a few years ago and relieved them of their responsibility and since then they have refused to move in the matter of enlargement. If either of the new sheds were floored it would be possible to do without the hall as the sheds will give infinitely greater floor space and would be more comfortable in every way. *** MR Slaney, of ‘Nyora,’ on the Mornington Road, had the unpleasant experience of being visited by some destructive and thieving characters on Thursday night (30th January 1913). On Friday morning he perceived that there was something wrong with a

new cover which he had put over a stack of hay on the previous evening, and on going to investigate he found that a large portion of it (l0ft x 10ft) had been cut out of it and taken away. He has put the matter into the hands of the police, to try and discover the perpetrator. *** WE regret to have to record the death of Mr W. H. Shepherd, of Somerville, which took place on Friday evening of last week. Mr Shepherd had been under an operation for appendicitis a week or so previous and never recovered, although all that was possible was done. The funeral took place on Sunday last, the body being interred in the Frankston cemetery. The funeral was the largest that ever left this district, some 50 or 60 vehicles having joined in the procession. *** A VERY unfortunate accident happened to Miss Katie Parry, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Parry, of Mornington, on Sunday afternoon last. The young lady was leisurely riding on horseback along the Dromana road, and on hearing the sound of the horn of an approaching motor car (which was going in the same direction) she pulled on to the side of the road, leaving fully 20 feet clear for the motor to pass, but by some unfortunate circumstances the motor dashed into the horse and Miss Parry was thrown violently to the ground. The young lady was conveyed in the motor to her home and on the arrival of Dr Somers it was found that her arm was broken and she was suffering from shock and abrasions. The horse was so badly cut that sixteen stitches

had to be inserted. We are pleased to state that Miss Parry is doing remarkably well under the treatment of Dr Somers. *** A VERY interesting demonstration of fire extinguishing was given on Friday evening in the Park ground at Mornington. Mr E. Oliver Farley, the manager of the the Ajak Fire Appliance in Australia, was the demonstrator. The subject of the test was a structure of pine, 9 feet high by 8 feet 6 inches square, thickly coated with tar and kerosene. A stiff breeze was blowing, and in a few seconds the structure was burning fiercely, so much so that the demonstrator was unable to approach near enough at the first attack. The contents of the tube missed the fire altogether. The second attempt was successful, although the demonstrator was well scorched for his enthusiasm. The success was well merited, and the gathering were more than surprised at the victory. The heat from the structure forced the crowd well back and when the Ajak was applied the tar and kerosene had a good hold, whilst the flames were bursting right through the cabinet. All present expressed themselves as being more than pleased with the result. *** A PECULIAR accident happened to a young man named Jackson on Tuesday last. It appears that Jackson, who is employed at “Mooondah”, rode into Frankston, and after transacting his business, set out on the return journey. What happened after he left Frankston has not yet been ascer-

tained, but he reached his destination riding the horse, but in a semi-conscious condition and with his clothes torn to ribbons. He was assisted to his bed, where he lapsed into unconsciousness. Dr Maxwell was sent for, but his patient was in such a critical condition that an examination could not be made. On Thursday however consciousness was regained, and Dr Maxwell found that he was suffering from slight concussion of the brain, his shoulder blade was cracked, and one of his ribs was bent. He can in no way explain his condition, and though still in a very low state, his recovery, and the consequent explanation, is being eagerly looked forward to. *** The Road to Aspendale and Frankston. The following letter appeared in the ‘Age’ re the above, on the 3rd of February (1913):– I read with regret of the terrible accident that occurred on the road on Sunday night, and, without going into the cause of the accident, I would like to write a few words concerning the terrible state of the road. During the last three weeks I have made four journeys down and four back to Melbourne over this section. I think, and everybody will agree, that this is the most dangerous thoroughfare in and around Melbourne. The reserve for the road, I think, is about 3 chains. The made road itself, I think, about 12 to 15 feet. On both sides there are tracks of sand and ti-tree. There is no pathway for foot passengers, consequently all traffic – foot, horse, bicycle and motor – are compelled to use the 15 feet strip. On Saturday nights and Sunday

nights, from Mordialloc to Frankston, there are hundreds, if not over 1000, pedestrians strolling backwards and forwards all over the road, and dodging in and out of the ti-tree. As a motor man I would like to say that, these pedestrians, or most of them, especially the campers, are the most indifferent people I have ever met. They take absolutely no notice of any vehicle coming along, and, as a matter of fact, on several occasions they have absolutely held my car up. I have practically had to stop the car before they would get off the road and allow me to pass. Last Saturday night, just after the last train had passed through Aspendale, I was travelling along the road, and at each station I met dozens of young fellows who were slightly the worse for liquor which adds greatly to the danger of this road. I certainly think that the shire councils in these districts should be compelled to make proper provision for the enormous traffic, both foot and wheel, on this most dangerous thoroughfare. In conclusion, I might also add that the surface of this road between Aspendale and Frankston is in a most shocking state of disrepair. Some of the holes extend right across the surface, and woe to the motorist who does not know the road, he is certain to break the springs of his car and more than likely have a serious accident through the steering gear being smashed. – Yours etc, E. J. Tait. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 8 February 1913.

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Weekend when the Frasers have 10,000 visitors By Fran Henke WHEN the president of Open Gardens Australia says this will be the last time of opening her garden, you have to wonder why. Age? Aggravation? Twenty-five years ago Tamie and Malcolm Fraser opened their garden in Victoria’s western district to support the new scheme and to help keep staff going on their property “Nareen”. “There was drought, stock prices were low, it was a difficult time,” said Mrs Fraser, now president of Open Gardens Australia. A different story today: the Frasers have gardened at Merricks for 14 years and you’d think that with former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser in his early 80s, his wife in her 70s, they would wish to retire. Far from it. “It’s very expensive to open the garden,” said Mrs Fraser candidly. “The first time we had to rebuild the bridge. This time, following the wet winter, the paddocks used for parking were very pocked and we had to have them smoothed out.” When their garden, “Thurulgoona”, attracts about 10,000 visitors over two days, parking is extremely important. “But I said last time that would be the last time,” Mrs Fraser smiled. “They are very long days,” she explained. “Opening the garden starts on the Thursday with set up. And the scheme wants owners to be there to answer questions.” You wonder how the notoriously gruff Mr Fraser handles this. But he was charming this day, accepting instructions from Yanni (the photographer) on where to stand in his own garden and being extremely interested in the cameras and lenses chosen to deal with deep shade. Inside, when Mr Fraser had disappeared on men’s business, a camera magazine on the table reminds he is a keen photographer, too. We talk through eIements of gardening, colour, water, sound, and I remind Mrs Fraser of complaints about the “Nareen” garden being “too green” all those years ago. “We opened the garden to buses and a group came from Footscray, but they were so disappointed. It was the end of autumn and little was out,” she recalled. The Frasers are hardly retiring types. They chose to live on the Mornington Peninsula after considerable exploration, she said, because “people here are doing things, elsewhere they seemed too retired”. I noted how agile Mr Fraser is for his age, bending to weed or deal with Choc and Grizzle the dogs; moving easily. “He’s good isn’t he,” she agreed with clear pleasure. They play golf (at Flinders), Mr Fraser has a shed, home to his woodturning equipment, and he has a boat. On top of presidency of Open Gardens, Mrs Fraser has long supported Red Cross, which will benefit significantly from the popularity of the Fraser garden. She describes the garden design as “flagrantly amateur”, populated by “impetuous purchases and gifts from friends”, so is there a colour scheme? “No, and not a lot today, I cut everything back after Christmas to time with the opening days [16 and 17 February]. There will be yellows and mauves beyond the rose garden, blue geraniums in front of the roses.” Mrs Fraser said she doesn’t design her garden for what other people think about colour or anything. “I don’t like structure in the garden; we have done our own thing.” She doesn’t like garden rooms but prefers the garden to lead where it will. The “Thurulgoona” garden flows from

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Peaceful setting: Above, Tamie and Malcolm Fraser enjoy time in their garden at “Thurulgoona”, Below, sections of the Frasers’ garden in Merricks, which will be open on the weekend of 16 and 17 February. Pictures: Yanni

sitting areas overlooking the property and valley to a smoke-hazed Western Port, around to the “cigar garden for family and friends with anti-social habits”. Here, too, are Mr Fraser’s camellias. He is famous for breeding the registered C. japonica Tamie Fraser. Four years ago I asked Dame Elisabeth Murdoch if she still wanted to make changes to her garden, so asked Mrs Fraser that question. “There are always changes to make in a garden,” she said. “We planted too closely. Fourteen years on there’s too much shade under the oak and some plants need to be shifted or thinned out.” And not everything worked at first. Significant earthworks were undertaken to make the garden intimate and accessible. “The house was on a very steep slope and we wanted it to sit into the garden,” Mrs Fraser said. An experienced bulldozer operator moved earth from under the tennis court and around the shed. “I had collected seed of favourite plants from ‘Nareen’ and spread them when the top soil was replaced, but nothing came up; not one plant. The soil structure had been too disturbed,” she said showing early pictures of a red clay desert. The garden is watered from two picturesque lakes near the long drive, providing a grand entrance, slowed by ducky inhabitants basking in dust. When looking for the new home, Mrs Fraser said big trees were important as she loved the sound of wind through cypresses at “Nareen”. But there were none at what was to become “Thurulgoona”, so hundreds have been planted, providing windbreak and windsong. They have help in the garden once a week and more often when it is closer to open day. As president of the scheme, Mrs Fraser points out Australia’s is the second-largest open garden scheme in

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the world, ahead of the United States. Britain, where it all began, is the busiest. She loves the idea of people being able to wander round other people’s gardens. “And you learn so much from visitors,” she said. I asked about the property name, having found a reference to Thurulgoona Station in Henry Lawson. “It was Malcolm’s great-grandfather’s property (southwest Queensland) where he discovered the first artesian water in Australia,” Mrs Fraser said.  “Thurulgoona” will be open – possibly for the last time – on Saturday and Sunday 16 and 17 February. There will be stalls, light lunches, teas and wine tastings. Parking is free and entry is $10. Entry is near the intersection of Stanleys and Merricks roads, enter from Merricks Rd.

Demon cutlery from Hell’s Gate By Stuart McCullough I WAS reaching for a teaspoon when I saw it. There in the cutlery draw was a fork unlike any other I had ever seen before. Like a cutlery colossus, it towered over the knives, spoons and splades. We tend to buy our utensils in sets. This item stuck out, if not like a sore thumb then at least like something that could cause a sore thumb when handled incorrectly. It was longer and broader than the other forks, with razor tines as sharp as a gargoyle’s teeth and an elaborate, gothic swirl running down the length of the handle. It looked like something that belonged not so much in another drawer as another age. Or perhaps even another dimension. Utensils can do a lot of things. They can cut, carve and harpoon whatever’s on your plate. The one thing they cannot do, however, is walk. How did the piece of cutlery I now refer to as “the Spooky Fork” come to be in our house? I immediately demanded answers, but the fork refused to say a word. Clearly, it had been trained to withstand interrogation. Exhausted, I left it, tied to a chair, and attempted to regroup. Even if it had responded, I’d be hard pressed to believe it. Human beings occasionally speak with a forked tongue. A fork has no other option. If freaking out at the mysterious appearance of a fork of unknown origins seems something of an overreaction, allow me to disagree. It’s not about one, isolated fork. What concerns me is that this lone

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kind anywhere in the world. Rather than a reject, perhaps it was a singular artifact of great and immense value. Objects of beauty can be adored and even sometimes destroyed, but they are rarely misplaced. This meant the true owner might come looking both for the fork and for revenge. Based solely on its appearance, the fork’s true owner would likely be a giant; a beast of a man. I will open the door, expecting a neighbour only to find myself face to chest with a mountain of flesh, fists clenched and looking like Christmas hams, demanding that I return what is rightfully his. I will, of course, try to explain I did not steal the fork and that, instead, the fork had found its way to me. Perhaps it ran away, I will stammer, as a shadow falls across me and the creature moves forward. It will matter little as to why the fork absconded to seek solace in my cutlery drawer. Both the creature and I will know that aiding and abetting a runaway fork is the kind of crime that cannot go unpunished. A giant foot in an elaborate boot will inch forward and I’ll raise my hands but it will be no use… Then again, perhaps the owner isn’t oversized like the fork but is from another era. In the dead of night, I’ll hear the doorbell shriek and will be surprised to find a man on the doorstep dressed in 19th century finery, complete with a large velvet hat. And maybe a cape. With teeth that resemble the tines of the fork, the man will say a simple “good evening” in a slow, creaking

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ALTHOUGH known mainly for writing the huge 1979 hit On the Inside for Lynne Hamilton, Allan Caswell has earned his place in the country music industry as one of Australia’s major songwriters. King of the Rodeo won him his first Golden Guitar as best new talent in 1980 and the following year he won another for best composition, One Armed Bandit, written with brother Brian. In 1983 he snared another Golden Guitar with Used to be a Gold Song, which he cowrote with Keith Potger of The Seekers. Caswell has won six Golden Guitars, had two gold singles and two gold albums. His compositions have been released around the world with Patti Page, Acker Bilk, Johnny Chester, Deniese Morrison, Reg Poole and Max Bygraves recording his songs. Caswell has released his latest album, It’s a Country Song (Shoestring), and it’s his best work yet. My favourite tracks are The Next Thing That You Hear and You Can’t Get Good Help These Days, a song he co-wrote and sang with Tamara Stewart. For the album Caswell co-wrote songs with Drew McAlister, Lou Bradley, Rose Carleo, Pixie Jenkins, Stephanie Jansen and Marian Caswell. Musicians joining him included Roger Corbett, Mick Albeck, Brad Bergen, Dave Skinner and Damien Odell as well as backing vocalists Drew McAlister, Camille Te Nahu, Geoff Robertson and Tamara Stewart. Marian Caswell was the project manager on the album produced by Roger Corbett. Caswell’s songs express what he feels, reflecting the attitudes of awakening to everyday life. He has an easygoing presence that is evident during live performances and in the studio. Best songs include It’s a Country Song, The Next Thing That You Hear, Love in the Minor Key, Nine Tattoos, Billy Joel Song, Clyde, Brave Enough to Dream, Kick the Bucket and Curl Up and Die. www.allancaswell.com *** ANDREW Wrigglesworth and Laura Coates are The Weeping Willows, a traditional Celticbluegrass duo from Melbourne that has released a debut album Till The North Wind Blows. It was produced by Roger Bergodaz (Tex Perkins) and contains the debut single Hold On. Many people turn to the pure, simple beauty of soft bluegrass music whenever life gets too complicated. Mobile phones, traffic jams,

crowded shopping centres, iPods, Facebook and sports fanaticism chip away at our tranquility, but Wrigglesworth and Coates deliver a soft bluegrass sound with peaceful mandolins, dobros and sweet lonesome harmonies. The Weeping Willows perform around Melbourne and are currently promoting the album. Best tracks are Hold On, Free as a Bird, 16 Feet of Stone, Down Below and my favourite North Wind. www.theweepingwillows.com.au *** THE 37th Port Fairy Folk Music Festival is four weeks away and a world of music is on the wing. Kiwi icon Tim Finn headlines the line-up for 2013. Finn will bring a lifetime of songs to enchant the festivals audience, having released more than 20 albums during his time with Split Enz, Crowded House, The Finn Brothers and solo ventures. Finn is known for bittersweet songwriting that has woven stories both strange and familiar into the pop vernacular. Other new acts will include Skipping Girl Vinegar, Jackson McLaren, Siskin River, Al-

By Gary Turner anna and Alicia Egan, and Shaun Kirk, joining Russell Morris, Xavier Rudd, Arlo Guthrie, Christine Anu and Eric Bogle. The festival is held over the Labor Day long weekend, 8-11 March. Tickets: 5568 2227 or www.portfairyfolkfestival.com *** TEN famous Australian performers and bans have been immortalised on postage stamps as recipients of the 2013 Australia Post Legends award. They have been recognised for their impact on music in nation and their influence on several generations of music fans. This year’s legends are Cold Chisel, Men At Work, INXS, The Seekers, AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, John Farnham AO, Olivia NewtonJohn, Paul Kelly and the one and only Ian “Molly” Meldrum. The legends feature on 60-cent stamps, a stamp pack, first day cover and set of maxi cards along with a commemorative book, Australian Legends of Music, written by music historian Ed Nimmervol. The stamps are at participating Australia Post retail outlets, via mail order phone 1800 331 794 and online www.austpost.com.au/stamps Australia Post has given The News some packs to give away. Send your entry to Australia Post Legends, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915.

Top 10 albums 1 It’s a Country Song – Allan Caswell 2 Take the Crown – Robbie Williams (EMI) 3 Till the North Wind Blows – The Weeping Willows 4 Three’s a Crowd – Band o’ Gold. 5 Psychedelic Pill – Neil Young & Crazy Horse (Warner) 6 Grrr! – The Rolling Stones (Polydor) 7 Les Miserables soundtrack 8 Reflections – Armik 9 Celebration Day CD/DVD – Led Zeppelin (Atlantic) 10 Crank It Up – Chris “Boots” Lee

GLADYS came to see me and had a dreadful tale of woe to tell. Her husband Derek had just retired from his job. He had been a chicken sexer for one of the large poultry hatcheries for more than 45 years, and he loved his job and its prestige. His job was one of accuracy – hens to the left, roosters to the right, and any hermaphrodites went down a chute. Gladys, like a lot of people, never knew what a hermaphrodite was. Look it up. Anyway, I digress. Once Derek had retired, he was a lost soul. He missed the cut and thrust of his profession. Gladys told me she was “just about ready to knock his block off” because of what he was doing to upset her routine and daily life. He had started aimlessly wandering around the house and surrounds, and also had started following her around “to help her”. He was at his worst in the food preparation area. She had spoken to “the girls at bowls” and they said having a husband around “helping” was “the pits”. The straw that broke the camel’s back, and brought her to me, was when he started “adjusting” those dial thingos on the stove that make things hotter or less hot, depending on where the numbers on the dial were. She wanted things to cook, he “wanted to save power bills”. If she turned up the vegies to boil, he turned them to simmer, and she was angry. (Poppy knows better than to do stuff in a female-dominated kitchen, and waits for a call when a meal is ready.) Derek even wanted to help make the matrimonial bed. Now everyone knows this is beyond the capabilities of most men, and most men wisely know this and depart the scene as soon as possible. Poppy’s solution Now I know the two feminists who read this column will get angry at my solution. Please take a deep breath, relax, hum one of those mantras you like, and think this through. All I am trying to do is help Gladys. I told her to buy one of those excellent work sheds, a work bench, a bar fridge and a small stereo/radio. I told her to make sure the shed had a cement floor and was well-lit. I told her not to worry about the cost, as this would fix her problem. The next thing I told her was to make a huge list of things that needed doing or fixing around the place. I explained Granny writes her lists on a toilet roll, and Poppy tears off a sheet of things to do each day. Gladys liked this idea. I explained this would give Derek some “value” in his life and get him out of her work area, but if he was not a handyman, then just buy him a boat and fishing gear. Gladys rang me, delighted with the change in her situation. Derek was happy “doing stuff” in his shed, and busy keeping the bar fridge stocked. Poppy, of course, has inspected the fridge and its contents.

A Grain of Salt YEARS ago we had travelogues at the movies. James A Fitzpatrick: “And so we say farewell to sunny Fiji” or wherever. Boring; bring on Buck Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy. And so “farewell to 30,000 visitors to the Mornington Peninsula”. Meeting and greeting in the long queues at Woolies. If we missed you there we could always bump into you standing as a group or walking five abreast along the sidewalk or chatting stuck in our cars along Point Nepean Rd. Keep those jet skis serviced, friends; can’t wait. We’ll clean up the mess; our pleasure. Thanks for the sofas, mattresses and TVs kindly left on your nature strips. Like the Grand Prix, so good for us ... and the shopkeepers. *** SMALL yapper (dogs) at cafes. A teenage couple strolling, she with a can of soft drink and her yapper who won’t shut up. They sit; they don’t order, just sit. She tells her yapper to be good, but yapper continues yapping. Twenty minutes later and it becomes clear they are not ordering, just sitting, and twice more she softly scolds yapper, to no avail. Add in noisy, spoilt screaming darlings in high chairs and I’m well into being driven to drink. I have no objection to gorgeous females breastfeeding their darlings in front of me, assuming I don’t get a dirty look if I “appear” to be staring. Hey, but they’re visitors; always welcome. Note: In view of the tragic

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floods up north and, as always, our bushfires, my small whinges kind of fade into insignificance. Point taken. *** IT’S not your problem is it? You have your own defects and miseries. You may sympathise with other misfortunes; the bushfires, floods – but only in passing. Your real thoughts are centred not so much on what you have (comfortable), but more specifically on what you want, what you believe you need. How to handle a lottery windfall? Are you aware of the likelihood of more than 90 per cent of the rest of the world’s population considering themselves to be in seventh heaven in your shoes? What defects, miseries? A migraine headache, a bad back, potholes, dog poo? Poor darling. Awake! Join a group. Make a contribution to your community. More importantly, acknowledge your happiness! *** IMAGINE, if you will, two blocks of land of equal size. Four units on one, each owned and occupied by one pensioner with little in private savings, a house on the other occupied by a married couple with three children and an elderly aunt, in all six occupants and two thirsty dogs. The parents both work and have investments. Their water usage is about double the combined usage of the four pensioners. Alas, the combined bills of the four pension-

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ers are double the bill of Mr and Mrs Right next door. Why is that? Who shall we blame? *** READING daily newspapers (believing what you read?) can be a health hazard. “Australian research has revealed” or “a new study discloses” and the like. Diets, schizophrenia, stroke screening, salt, vitamin B, diet soft drink, whatever. They trot out conclusions with gay abandon. There has to be thousands of beavers with a primary aim of sending us to la-la land. What is a new study, new Australian research or (I like this one) a high-quality study? Followed by their favourite topic of telling us what we need to be told. Allowing for the power of the big two, tobacco and grog, obesity appears to be the current thrust on our freedom, never forgetting ASIO, the tax office and Centrelink. Remember that song? “I don’t want her, you can have her, she’s too fat for me.” According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, cancer and heart disease were the big killers in 2010 at 89,000. Note: Only 7000 died in my high-risk area – behavioural disorders. A tax on soft drinks? That’s funny. *** LONG ago at Falconer Street Central School we had swimming lessons at Northcote Baths. We loved it. Then some smartarse decided to make diving a compulsory part of our weekly

visits. No problem for most of us, but hell for a few. All I could do was witness this form of punishment but it stayed with me forever. Later, doing my forced National Service in the navy, they had physical training instructors (Gestapos) taking us through a forced form of exercises discipline. I contracted a false chest complaint to escape those singleminded fools. Again, hell for a few. Now we hear from physical education lecturer and Order of Australia medal holder David Parkin calling for compulsory physical education as part of every primary school’s curriculum. “Anything we can do to mandate it is a good thing.” Mandate? Why does he think he knows what’s best for everybody? Some people are in love with their misguided form of morality. Me? I’m in love with truth (well, my truth really) and choice, with apologies to David if he includes music, dance and drama. *** RANDOM thoughts: I’ve had my share of prostate checks – females by a mile. The 30th of January, a Wednesday, and the little darlings trotted off to school, amidst a few tears. Rye to Chelsea in 45 minutes; hallelujah. Is there anything on Planet Earth that Jeff Kennett and Eddie McGuire don’t know how to fix? “I feel like Melbourne is my second

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home,” says Tony. So sweet. More comedy: Nicola’s anti-discrimination rules do not apply to some religious groups, giving them the right to discriminate against sinners? Shane Warne: “Has common sense gone out the window?” When questioned on his speeding fine in Scotland; you should know, cobber. The mafia girls make a man proud. Tanya Plibersek, Jenny Macklin, Nicola and Julia. Robina Hoods, in reverse? ABC new series of Mother and Son? Starring Inga Peulich and son Paul? Apparently hitting your children sends them the wrong message. What message do they get if you refrain? We thank God for the sports pages of the Herald Sun and Andrew Bolt’s comedy contributions. Beware of losing the moon while counting the stars. Hooroo... cliffie9@bigpond.com

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ESPRESSO MACHINE, Breville 800ES, plus Breville coffee grinder, hardly used, as new. Cost almost $400, will sell $250ono. 5629-2868.

GOLF CLUBS, full set of ladies, pro quality clubs, as new condition. Full set of mens clubs with bag and buggy, GC. $600. 9799-9569.

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RADIOGRAM, Kriesler, multi-sonic stereo, 4 speed turntable, 6 record auto changer input/output, VGC, $200. 9587-1092. Parkdale.

SEWING MACHINE, Janome Horizon, Memory Craft 7700QCP, 3 months old, with extra tables and all accessories, paid $2,999, receipt provided, sell $2,250. 0419 676 963. SLASHER, Deutscher H26, 10.5Hp, GC. $1,150. 0422 102 149 or 0421 738 752.

SOFA BED, european style, with storage compartment, 3 seater, deep red colour, EC. $680. 9706-1123.

FORD, Falcon, Futura, Wagon, 2004, RWC, reg. 2013, 180,000kms, auto. SRV-373. $6,000. 0435 092 144. Dandenong.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, Shoprider, deluxe, under 2yo, hardly used, as new. $2,400. 5941-1516. Pakenham.

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TV, Panasonic, rear projection, 130cm screen and Technics stereo surround sound sytem, EC. $1,500 ono. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North. WALL UNIT, baltic pine, 1.36mLx0.5mWx2mH, cost $1,000, sell: $250. 9705-2106, 0414 320 619.

WINDOW, sliding, aluminium, 1500mm x 1500mm, bronze olive colour. $100ono. 5998-7422. Cannons Creek.

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HYUNDAI, Elantra, sedan, 2002, silver, manual, AC, spoiler, one lady owner, only 84,000kms, reg until 11/13, 1.8L, RWC, regularly serviced. RMN-830. $4,700. 9702-2708.

TOYOTA, Rav 4, 1999, 5 door wagon, 4x4, manual, blue, 147,000kms, electric sunroof, roof bars, central locking, reg 12/13, tinted windows, AC, nudge bar, towbar, CD, radio, new tyres, service histroy, EC, RWC, PXD-876. $8,000. 0418 396 641, Belgrave.

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HILLMAN MINX, 1952, sedan, VGC, runs very well, comes with parts book and hand book, records of work done including brakes, new tyres, radiator, starter motor, tuning, shackle, bushes, replaced wiper blades, replaced LH tie rod, safety check, spark plug, new hose plus thermostat, resleeve brake cylinders, no RWC, serial number 98356. $6,500. 0417 413 738.

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BMW, 318i, 2000, black, 5 speed manual, full electrics, 180,000km, 18” wheels, sunroof, leather interior, RWC, TPE-113, registered until August 2013. $11,700. 97007405. CITROEN, Berlingo, 2005, van, manual, 190,000kms, 8 months reg. WPI-620. $7,500. 0402 232 628.

FORD, Cortina, Mark 2, 1968, 1600, bronze with white roof, chrome and white side stripes, reconditioned motor, gearbox and generator, mag wheels, new front end bushes, some rust but overall good condition, 779-JJU, reg 05/13. $9,500ono. Call Sarah: 0403 813 554, Pakenham. FORD, Courier tray ute, 1998, dual fuel, GC, reg 03/13, new tyres, OVZ625. $4,300 with RWC. 0459 049 539, 5968-0002.

HOLDEN, Cruze, 2010, CD, JG, automatic, sedan, YGE-746, 12 months reg, 7,000kms. $17,850ono. Tina 0423 775 449, 97001423.

HOLDEN, Astra 2001 hatchback. 1 lady owner from new. Silver, manual, HBD body kit, mag wheels and build number, AC, only 124,000 kms, RWC, reg until September 2013, tinted windows, new tyres, CD player, 1.8 litre engine, great condition, RCF-543. $6,000. 0414 508 723 Pakenham HOLDEN, Clubsport, VT, all features/options, lavish HSV style, stunning looker, immaculate in and out, good reg, RWC, VN668448. $11,850. 9796-8789. Narre Warren North. MAZDA 3, SP23, 2005, black, 5 speed manual, sports interior, full electrics, cruise control, full curtain airbags, power steering, 17' alloy wheels, brand new Yokohama tyres, ABS brakes, AC, climate control, remote keyless entry, engine immobiliser, fog lights, EC, 4 door sedan, 6 stacker CD player, very reliable car, RWC. YAR-105. $15,000ono. 0402 700 340.

SUBARU, Impreza, 2009, near new, 2.0 RS, auto, sedan, silver, leather interior, sunroof factory fitted, airbags, rear sensors, 41,755kms, reg 01/2013, WUD-265. $25,000 ono. Regrettable sale. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North.

MAZDA, 3, SP23, black, 2005, FELTH, registered, RWC, VGC. $11,000. 0401 865 904.

TOYOTA, Hiace, 2006, UJD-995, duel fuel, EC, reg, RWC. $18,500 neg. 0411 750 624.

HOLDEN, Rodeo, 1998, one tonne, 4x4 tray, canvass removable canopy, EC, with extra’s. PGG-912. $7,500 ono. 5629-2623 or 0419 096 999. Garfield.

HOLDEN, ute, 2007, VZ , silver, 6 speed manual, towbar, heavy duty bars, 125,600km UVS-739 $14,000 with roadworthy. Phone Ben 0419 341 789.

TOYOTA, Hilux, 2003, twincab, 4x4, 144,000kms, 3L diesel, rear step, towbar, bullbar, winch, VGC, reg until 11/13, RWC, full service history, any trial. UEH-437. $15,000. 0412 902 957. Berwick.

MOTORCYCLES YAMAHA, R6, 2000, blue/white, after market pipe, 31,000kms, EC, reg 09/13, RWC. $5,000. 0458 234 503.

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GOLDSTREAM, Storm, off roader, EC, always stored in shed, full size oven and grill and four burner stove, microwave and two burner stove outside, wardrobe, QS bed plus dbl, drop down table bed, sleeps six, full annexe, bed flys. $18,000. 0410 034 305. FRANKLIN, 16ft, double bed, sleeps family of 5, fridge, sink, GC, plenty of storage. $5,000neg. 0402 483 707.

CARAVAN, onsite with aluminium annexe, in Cowes, sleeps six plus, full ensuite, TV, DVD, microwave, fridge, stovetop, air conditioning and BBQ, great for family getaways. $22,500. Call Sean 0412 000 446.

SUPREME EXECUTIVE, 1800, 2011, all modern luxuries including full ensuite, washing machine, hot water system, split system AC, inner sprung twin beds, TV, large fridge/freezer, leather upholstery, all hitching accessories, perfect, as new condition. $47,500. 0418 335 512. GOLDSTREAM, mini poptop, 12.5’, 2010, double bed, easy tow, EC. $23,000ono. 5623-3783, 0411 092 612.

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A’VAN, Eurostar 1, 2004, 18.5’, full ensuite, hot water system, island DB, A/C, oven/4 burner cook top, 150ltr fridge, microwave, full annexe, all manuals for fittings, many other features. $33,000ono. 0488 191 444.

CAMPERVAN, 1987, Toyota Hiace, QTP-934. 90lt fresh water tank, double bed, 240-12 volts, microwave and fridge, diesel, free standing tent 6x6, 10 months reg. $8,000ono. 0419 707 828. Koo Wee Rup.

SCENIC GALAXY, 1999, 15’ x 7’ caravan, EC, 1450Kg axle, galvanised chassis, shockers, full annexe plus separate awning, front boot, tinted windows, twin beds, Heron AC, plenty of cupboards, convection microwave cooker, large quiet and efficient 12volt compressor fridge, house battery and charger, Anderson plug, Winegard antenna with booster, wired in smoke alarm, security door, new tyres and brakes, tows easily, reg 04/13, fully equipped ready to go. $14,990ono. 5975 0761. Mornington.

VANS WANTED We want your clean caravan or poptop TODAY. cash paid and towed away. 1970’s–Mid 2000 models. Affordable Caravans, Hallam. 0418 336 238 or 5623 4782.

TRAVELLER STORM, poptop, 2006, 17'6" x 7', island dbl bed, innerspring mattress, centre kitchen, rangehood, microwave, 104L 3-way fridge, flatscreen TV, rollout awning, reverse cycle AC, battery pack, Winegard TV antenna, weight 1420kg, club seating, adjustable table, hotplate and griller, 2 x 9kg gas bottles, 2 x 80L water tanks, Anderson plug, radio/DVD/ CD/MP3 player, $24,240. Phone 9772-3185 or 0407 056 150. VISCOUNT, camper, 1985, EC, stove and grill, sleeps 5, full new annexe, bed flys, two way fridge, LCD TV/DVD, many extras, reg until 10/13, C52-165. $6,000ono. 0423 022 916.

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COMPASS NAVIGATOR, 2006, 17’6”, independent suspension, shower/toilet combo, rear island dbl bed, 3-way fridge, 60L water tanks x2, EC, $42,900ono. 0419 566 823, 5986-3277. McCrae.

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AUDI, A6, auto, grey, EC, sunroof, reg until 08/13, always garaged. UMC874. $18,000ono. 0411 322 476. Berwick.

SOFA, with chaise, Harvey Norman modular, natural colour, still in packaging, paid $1,800 sell $1,300. Call 0403 739 463

FORD, Falcon, Futura, BA MKII, 2004, duel fuel, 161,000 kms, reg until 11/2013, EC, fully serviced, RWC, TFK-693. $8,250 ono. 5940-4734.

HOLDEN, SS, 1999, auto, VT11, 138,000kms, 2 owners from new, good genuine car, 9 months reg, full history, ZD1552. $10,000. 0402 232 628.

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FORD, Falcon, 2006, automatic, gas, steel tray, 92,000km, UBM-923. $9,900ono. 0419 579 774.

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PEDIGREE HORIZON, 24ft, poptop, EC, dual axles, full annexe, awning very clean, stored undercover, lots of cupboards, electric brakes, east/west bed. $26,500ono. 9546-5595. Springvale.

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Baxter rolls Mounties as Dogs bite Sharks PROVINCIAL By IT Gully BAXTER flexed its muscles versus Mt Eliza in the duel of the heavyweights on Saturday and is in a commanding position in MPCA Provincial cricket. With just three rounds to go before finals, there is plenty of jostling for a spot in the top four. The Mounties are one of a handful of teams vying for fourth. On Saturday, last year’s District premiers batted first and was made to look second-rate by Baxter, the powerhouse of MPCA cricket. Travis Sawers hasn’t exactly set the world on fire since crossing from Rye two seasons ago, but on Saturday produced something special with the ball for the home side. He claimed 6/37, while Dale Irving continued his sensational form, snagging 3/21. The Mounties were skittled

for 95. Lyle House was the only batsmen to offer resistance, top-scoring for the visitors with 36. In reply, Baxter is cruising at 2/82. Shane McComb opened with 42, and Darren Uccello, back in the ones, is unbeaten on 37. Sorrento versus Mornington is another game that has attracted the attention of fans. The Doggies are enigmatic and can produce the best cricket in the competition on a good day. The Sharks are methodical, brilliant and favourites for the pennant. On Saturday, the Sharks batted first on their home strip and make 220 in 74.3 overs. Opener and pre-Christmas star Jedd Falck failed to make a contribution and Nick Jewell was out for 23 with the score on 40. Liam O’Connor was the rock of the innings for the home side with 74, and

Leigh Poholke (25) and Ross Dunball (32), batting at nine, made valuable contributions. Matt Foon was sensational for the Dogs, snaring 5/48 from 18 overs, and Glenn Wood got the prized scalp of Jewell as well as removing O’Connor. Peninsula Old Boys and Long Island are two of the other sides looking for a place in the top bracket and the visitors appear to have the upper hand after the first day’s play. The Old Boys batted first and managed a competitive total of 9/248. Dylan O’Malley has had a good run with the bat and scored a quickfire and dominant 85 on Saturday. When his opening partner Brandon Lawler was dismissed for 18, the score was on 93. Eivion Bowen with 60 runs started a middle order revival that saw Wade Pelzer (31) and Jon Forrest (42) among the runs. Chris Hocking was the surprise

packet for the Islanders with the ball, picking up 3/51 from 20 overs, while Paul Hartle snared 3/74 from 16. Mt Martha managed its highest score for the year, compiling 283 against Moorooduc. The visitors batted first and many batmen got great starts and made a contribution. This has been lacking for the Reds this season. Skipper Jason Jacoby top-scored for Mt Martha with 62, and Tim Moran entered the arena with the score on 37 and made 61. Jake Smart (42) and Luke Moran (38) also were shining lights for the Reds in the middle order. Bobby Wilson was the chief wickettaker for the Ducs, bowling 26.2 overs and finishing with 4/107. There were four run-outs in the innings. Rye skipper Darren Groves opened

the innings for his side on Saturday and top-scored with 39. Ben Ashworth with 30 and Corey Harris with 27 were the next best bats, helping the Demons to 168 against Crib Point. The Magpies bowlers, led by Warren Herrington with 5/30 and Luke Herrington with 3/13 from 14 overs, were dominant and gave their side the upper hand. The Pies are 0/10 in reply. Heatherhill has given Ballam Park plenty of work to do in their match at Bruce Park. The Hills scored 9/242 from 75 overs, keeper-batsman Dean Shaw making 38, John Hille Jnr 37 and Christian Heath 31. However, it was James Bolletta who did the bulk of the damage with the bat, scoring 71 batting at eight. Knights skipper Matty Roach was the pick of the bowlers with 3/47 from 14 overs.

Blues, Somie, Pines fight for finals spots as Langy set Boneo big task DISTRICT By IT Gully THE temperature continues to rise in MPCA District cricket following the first day’s play of round nine. The results of matches in this round will probably define which teams play finals and which miss out. Heading into the round, the teams that simply have to win to keep their chances alive are Hastings, Pines and Somerville, eighth, seventh and sixth on the table. Hastings is up against Frankston YCW, the cellar dwellers of the competition. However, the Stonecats managed to score a competitive 178. The Blues would be favourites to win the match,

but reaching the total will be no easy task as the team has struggled with the bat this season. In reply, the Blues have already lost a wicket and resume on 1/10 next Saturday. Luke Hewitt dominated for the Blues with the ball with 6/66. Somerville is more than capable of scoring the 211 needed to defeat thirdplaced Baden Powell. The Eagles are half a game outside the four and, given the wealth of talent, are capable of causing carnage if they get going. On Saturday, they bowled first and Jack Kennedy and Daniel Kelly each claimed three wickets. Sam Delaney bowled two balls, was hit to the rope and didn’t reappear. Braves skipper Rhys Elmi top-

scored with 53, which included seven fours and a six, while Adam Landry (46) and Josh Waldron (45) made more than solid contributions. Pines has a tough task versus second-placed Carrum at Carrum, but will be reasonably happy with the first day’s play. While looking at the scores might indicate Carrum’s 163 was below par, the slow and spongy surface at Roy Dore means this is a competitive score. Josh Dent was best for the Lions with 54, and Shaun Foster hit 34. Brett Hudgson was the best of the Pines bowlers with 4/52. At the top of the ladder, leader Langwarrin has set fourth-placed Boneo a massive 298 for victory. A number of Kangas got starts and

contributed, including openers Simon McEvoy (45) and Mark Cooper (33) as well as Andy Johnson (37), Ben Wells (36), Jake Prosser (33 not out) and David Ross (26). The best of the Langwarrin bats was Danny Weare with 65. Chris Jobling was the best of the Boneo bowlers with 3/95. If Boneo loses, it is in danger of falling out of the four. Main Ridge is on the same points as Boneo and is locked in a ding-dong battle with Delacombe Park. If the second-placed Parkers can win this match, the team’s position in the top four looks safe. On Saturday, Delacombe Park rolled Main Ridge for 132, Shane Deal claiming 3/21 and Chris Brittain 3/29. Jason Albress top-scored for the Ridge with 37.

Islanders scare Tyabb bats SUB-DISTRICT By IT Gully THREE important matches being played in MPCA Sub-district could have a big impact on the season. Top-of-the-table Rosebud (on 78 points) is playing fifth-placed Seaford Tigers (66 points), fourth-placed Red Hill (66 points) is locked in battle with sixthplaced Pearcedale (66 points), and second-placed Tyabb (78 points) is back and forth on the ferry, playing French Island. There is nothing between these sides. Balnarring, in third place on 72 points, has the bye and will be assured 12 points. Tyabb was expected to visit French Island and simply get the job done. The Islanders as individuals have produced special moments this season, but collectively have tended to struggle. On Saturday with the bat, the habit continued, bowled out by the Yabbies for 146. Ben King continues to produce with bat and ball for the Islanders and topscored with 41, receiving solid support

from Mark Cox (38). It wasn’t a good day for the Islanders and it appeared again as though they would be soundly beaten. They had no answers for the Yabbies’ Geoff Glaum, who claimed 4/32 from 11.4 overs. But Ben King then weaved some magic with the ball, claiming 5/28 from 14 overs to have the visitors in strife. At stumps, the Yabbies were reeling at 7/101. They were cruising to the total at 5/95, but this quickly became trouble at 7/97. The Yabbies have enough talent and experience to return this weekend and limp over the line. Pearcedale has set Red Hill a massive 289 for victory in their match after opener Brad Trotter set the tone with 73. The middle order of Kaine Smith (54) and Mark Andrew (58) compiled an 89-run partnership that pushed the total to a more than competitive one. Nick Wood snared 3/59 from 16 overs for the Hillmen. The home side will need to produce something special with the bat to claim victory.

Seaford has left Rosebud with plenty of work to do to get the points. The Tigers batted first at Rosebud’s Olympic Park and set the home side 225 for victory. Corey Hand top-scored for the Tigers with 48 and David James scored 47 to be the best two bats. Brian Doughty picked up 3/60 for the Buds and Darren Kerr 3/71. Dromana has set Skye 247 for victory after Mark Whitehead scored 105 for his team on Saturday. Andrew Thomson also hit a half-century, while Dave Timmer ensured the tail wagged with a timely 24. Ben Milano was the pick of the Skye bowlers with 5/30 from 21.2 overs, which included 10 maidens. Tootgarook is 1/35 in response to Carrum Downs’ 163. Matty Whelan ripped through the Cougars batsmen, claiming 6/42, while Scott Didcock took 2/41.

However, while the Parkers looked to be in the box seat, they slumped to 3/53 after 32 overs. Nick Christides and Joel Malcolm are back in the shed, but Jon Guthrie and Chris Brittain are still to come. Flinders’ bowlers will need to produce something special to get the points against Seaford. Batting first, the visitors managed 183, Tommy Clements top-scoring with 65 and Dwayne Field 34. Mike Manders opened the bowling for Seaford, sent down 31.5 overs and finished with the impressive figures of 5/68. Skipper Nathan Volpe bowled 20 overs and claimed 3/39.

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‘Come n Try Baseball’ Night - Juniors from 8yo to 16yo. Open invite to all ages, males, females, boys and girls. Seniors, under 13’s, under 15’s and under 17’s - all welcome. Bring a glove. Come & try our great game of baseball. Free baseball activities, BBQ and soft drinks. Free sausage sizzle for the kids. Swing a bat, pitch against a radar gun, run some bases, speak to the experts. Enjoy the fun and join our club. Bring a friend! Where: Mornington Baseball Club - 55 Wilsons Road, Mornington. When: Wed 13 February. Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

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Beware the blue-ringed octopus ON THE LINE By Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro THE blue-ringed octopus has returned to the shallows of Port Phillip and Western Port, with two spotted near beaches in Mornington harbour and one seen at Yaringa Boat Harbour in the past two weeks. The tiny octopus is as deadly as any snake, spider, jellyfish or shark. It develops brilliant blue ring-shaped markings when disturbed, and if people are stung, they can experience respiratory failure and even death. The creature is a plain brown or greyish colour when not disturbed. The octopus is found in rock pools and is very attractive, especially to children and tourists, who are at risk if they pick them up. Children playing among rocks and rock pools need to be actively supervised by an adult. Bites can also occur when the creature is trodden on by waders. Museum Victoria says the bite of a blue-ringed octopus delivers a hit of tetrodotoxin, which is found in the octopus’s saliva. This venom also is found in puffer fish. “The venom has a devastating effect on the nerve system; it blocks sodium channels and causes breathing difficulties, numbness and paralysis,” the museum states on its website. “There is no antivenom and without immediate medical intervention, the risk of death is high.” A Museum Victoria team is studying “one of our most notorious marine creatures” and seeks “more information to assist with treating blueringed octopus bites”. Intervention can include mechanical ventilation until the effects of the venom wear off. Boating tip IF you are taking people for their first

Colourful but deadly: Above, the blue-ringed octopus has been spotted in both Port Phillip and Western Port. Picture: David Bryant. Bring on autumn: Right, top fishing is around the corner with the end of summer looming and snapper expected to reappear in good numbers. Paul Pingiaro with a nice big red.

boat trip or first trip on your boat, a five-minute pre-trip briefing can often avoid all sorts of dramas if you get into trouble on the water. Show everyone where the life jackets are in case the skipper gives the order for everyone to don them. It’s amazing how many boats have them tucked away and guests or crew don’t know where to find them. Point out the locations of fire extinguishers and instruct passengers and crew on their use. Other items to be discussed during a briefing could include first aid kit, anchor, flares and marine radios. As a rule, nowadays marine radios are more of a reporting tool than a safety device, and while they are mandatory equipment on some vessels, the coverage of mobile phones

means most emergency calls can be conducted via mobile. With this in mind, all those hitting the water should have the local rescue number stored on their phone. If there’s an emergency where grave or imminent danger is present, dial 000. A well-prepared and organised crew is a safe and happy crew, so play it safe on the water. Where they’re biting THERE is offshore action with a few nice mako sharks to 50kg being landed. Also offshore are good numbers of arrow squid and flathead, and in close on the reefs, kingfish are being caught. The best way to attract kingfish is by using a string of 4-6 plain CDs tied together and lightly weighted. In Western Port, the waterway can be summed up easily – gummy sharks

in the channels and deeper water, and whiting on the banks. Deeper waters also are holding the occasional snapper and seven-gill shark, and the bycatch in the shallows has been salmon, trevally, mullet, flathead and mackerel. Southern Port Phillip has gummies in the channels, and whiting and flathead in the shallows. Off Mt Martha and Mornington in 19-22 metres of water, there is a good chance of hooking a snapper or gummy shark. In close the squid have been good and the flathead consistent. In the next 1-2 weeks, King George whiting will pick up on shallow reefs and provide a good target for landbased and boating anglers. Fishing has been reasonable from piers on both bays with anglers

catching garfish, mullet, squid, flathead, salmon and even a trophy snapper or two. We have entered the last month of summer and with the awesome fishing of autumn approaching, the serious fishing starts soon. Tight lines and calm seas.  Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro has been fishing since he could hold a rod and stay in the boat. He has boat hire businesses in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville. He has been a fishing writer for magazines and brings his knowledge to MP News Group for season 2012-13. Details: www.fishingmornington.com or www. western portboathire.com.au Email spbh@bigpond.com or 5975 5479.

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Trainer’s persistence pays off By Jake Norton TRAINER Pat Carey’s decision to move to Mornington and the “undulations of the training centre and the proximity to beaches” is likely to have played a large part in his recipe for success. Carey has the ability to train precocious, speedy horses and is seen as having broken the mould set down by a speed-loving industry, which makes his results all the more impressive. In the past month Carey has trained a two-year-old winner in a 900m race at Sportingbet Park (Sandown), Donna Madeira, as well as a five-year-old winner of a 2000m race at Caulfield, Durnford, seen as a chance in this year’s Mornington Cup. All of Carey’s three group one victories, each with different horses, have come at or around the classic mile and a half distance – also the distance of next week’s cup. The first of these, Arapaho Miss in the 2007 VRC Oaks, put Carey’s name in lights. The second, the ill-fated Cedarberg in the weight-for-age BMW Stakes in 2011, proved the first was no fluke. The last of them, Ethopia in last year’s Australian Derby, saw Carey hailed a genius. Carey deflects praise, pointing to a couple of significant others for his success. One is a key client, Western Australian breeder Trevor Delroy, who bred the most recent pair of Carey’s group one winners, as well as the aforementioned cup hope Durnford, all by the uncelebrated stallion Helenus. “A lot of the planning credit goes to Trevor Delroy who owns the horse,” Carey said after Ethiopia’s Derby win. “He is inclined to hold them back and I support that strategy as it suits me down to the ground and we have been thinking about this for a fair while.”

Carey also credits successes on his education as a young man at the now-defunct Epsom training complex, telling Inside Racing’s Stephen Howell last year: “What was drummed into me by [former master and successful trainer] John Meagher was the importance of foundation and conditioning to horses to handle long preparations. Without it, it’s hard to get longevity; you want horses to stay up; be able to handle racing.” This type of foundation and conditioning is evident in a horse like Ethiopia, which won the Derby at its fourth start to become the first maiden in more than four decades to claim victory in the race. Ethiopia also won the classic having experienced no racing at all as a two-year-old, a temptation that is surely hard to resist for racehorse owners and trainers given the prizes on offer for juveniles in Australia. The other major ingredient in the Pat Carey success story has been his move to Mornington, now the third-busiest training centre in Victoria. “One of the reasons I moved to Mornington was to take advantage of the undulations of the training centre and the proximity to beaches,” Carey told Inside Racing. Despite Ethiopia’s record, Carey is being careful about his future on the track. “There’s a high attrition rate for four-yearolds so it may not be the [October] cups,” Carey said. “The spring is very tough on four-year-olds and we are happy to wait to make sure he is right in the meantime. “Hopefully you have a career that goes beyond the spring with a future and that is paramount to us.” Trainer Peter Carey is putting his clients’ horses first.

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