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Blessing for cross GOOD luck and prosperity were on offer when members of the Red Hill Greek Orthodox community celebrated the annual Holy Epiphany and Blessing of The Waters at the Rosebud pier, Monday 6 January. That was the “reward” for the first youthful parishioner to retrieve the crucifix thrown into the water by Father Eleftherios Tatsis. The ritual commemorates Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan and is one of the most important days on the Greek Orthodox calendar.
Decades of decisions being checked Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire officers are “reviewing decisions” made over the past seven years involving three companies at the centre of investigations by the Independent Broadbased Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC). However, the review involving hundreds of files will be extended back
decades, if necessary, according to the mayor Cr Sam Hearn. “We want to look at everything, not just back to an arbitrary date,” he said. “Three decades is quite a lot to look into and we want enough external involvement so it doesn’t just appear to be council looking at itself.” Cr Hearn said council “intends to make [the review findings] public” but could be asked to withhold information by IBAC or the police.
The review by shire officers of any council decisions made involving Mornington-based Watsons Pty Ltd, Schutz Consulting Pty Ltd and Wolfdene Built Pty Ltd announced in December followed three weeks of hearings by IBAC which revealed hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations being made to local councillors, MPs (Labor and Liberal) and political parties; bags of cash delivered to one councillor by a former mayor and state
MP; and, the promise of a $100 million prize hanging on a minister’s stroke of a pen to allow rezoning of land. Watsons director John Woodman unsuccessfully stood for Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Briars Ward in 2012 and 2016. In the 2016 council election, Watsons donated $2489 to Briars Ward candidate, now councillor, Rosemary Clark. Cr Clark was incorrectly named by The News as deputy mayor in the 24/12/19 article “Shire probe into permits”.
Cr David Gill said on Monday he would “make sure the review of permits goes way back … the results should be made public”. “If [the results of the shire’s investigations] go to IBAC they will be public, but I don’t want to compromise the IBAC inquiry,” he said. “How do you ever get to the bottom of these things where politicians and councillors are involved? Continued Page 16
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Jet skiers warned off The Pillars JET skiers are under fire for flouting water safety rules off The Pillars, Mt Martha and putting themselves and swimmers at risk. Safety Beach Coast Guard Commander Mark Brookes said many of the 70-80 jet skiers off the popular swimming spot on Thursday 9 January were behaving like hoons by speeding close to shore and driving erratically. After asking Coast Guard crews to “take a run up and slow them down a bit” he said the jet skiers had sped off before his officers could approach.
The Coast Guard also received calls from Rye beachgoers saying jet skiers were “hooning and doing stupid things” there. Commander Brookes said: “The Coast Guard insists that for everyone’s safety jet skiers must obey the rules or risk a catastrophe. “Right now, it appears many jet skiers don’t care about their own or other people’s safety.” Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Sam Hearn said the shire did not have any jurisdiction over the behav-
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The Pillars. He did not think “it’s as bad there in comparison to previous years”. Last year the shire spent $200,000 on fencing to restrict access to The Pillars as well as enforcing tougher parking restrictions along the Esplanade and in nearby streets. The shire also banned the drinking of alcohol – but the ban was not enforced on the cliff top itself as police refused to clamber over the fence due to occupational health and safety concerns.
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Peninsula welcome for fire evacuees Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire staff and relief agencies have continued their support for Mallacoota bushfire evacuees. They were again on hand mid-last week when HMAS Choules arrived with another 274 people and 40 pets from Mallacoota. The previous weekend they had welcomed 1060 arrivals aboard both MV Sycamore and HMAS Choules in the initial largescale first evacuation, Saturday 4 January. The ship docked at HMAS Cerberus at 6.30pm, Wednesday 8 January, where it was met by shire staff and other agencies at the Emergency Relief Centre. The mayor Cr Sam Hearn said: “We worked in collaboration with state and emergency services to ensure evacuees were reunited with their families and friends safely and quickly.” Cr Hearn thanked residents, businesses, sporting clubs and community groups for “their generous offers of support for the Mallacoota evacuations and bushfire relief”. “At this stage we’re supporting state government agencies by providing support with the Emergency Relief Centres,” he said. “The state government emergency agencies do not require additional support by way of goods or accommodation.” To ease the repatriation of the evacuees, Cr Hearn urged residents to avoid the areas around HMAS Cerberus and the Port of Hastings, as well as observe traffic management restrictions. He recommended donations be sent to the state government bushfire appeal: vic. gov.au/bushfireappeal, Red Cross, Salvation Army or Foodbank Victoria. The Red Cross is un able to receive goods.
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Ambassadors for A-Day celebrations SEVEN high achievers have been chosen as Australia Day ambassadors for the Mornington Peninsula. The honour reflects their “significant contributions to the community” in areas as diverse as computer programming, community volunteering, army veterans and media and entertainment. The ambassadors are volunteer health awareness campaigner Roy Francis, of Mornington; mathematics and computer science pioneer Alison Harcourt AO; entertainment industry veteran Lisa Edwards; food company managing director Joseph Cannatelli; interpreter and community volunteer Sabihe McDonald; former RSL state president Major General David McLachlan AO; and television presenter George Donikian. They will join official proceedings and celebrations across the peninsula giving members of the community an opportunity to hear their life stories. Australia Day venues are Sorrento Bowls Club, Dromana foreshore, Mornington Park, Sorrento-Portsea RSL, Hastings foreshore, Mount Eliza Village Green and Rosebud Village Green and Rye foreshore. The mayor Cr Sam Hearn said he was looking forward to a “great day” with the community this Australia Day, 26 January. “I am excited to be welcoming these inspirational Australians to the peninsula and recognising their important contribution to making Australia a better place,” he said. “They bring their experiences and life stories to our communities, share their passion and commitment to
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achievement, and showcase the values that we all share. “Australia Day really is a time to acknowledge and celebrate all our people. I encourage everyone to join together with family and friends and take part in our festivities.” The ambassador program sends
high achievers to about 300 community celebrations each Australia Day, helping to build on the excitement of their events. Details of all Australia Day events across the Mornington Peninsula are available at mornpen.vic.gov.au/ australiaday.
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s Australia Day celebrations will include live music, entertainment, children’s activities, fireworks and lots of delicious food. Events will be held at Mornington Park, Dromana, Hastings and Rye foreshores, Mount Eliza and Rosebud villages greens, Sorrento Bowls Club and Sorrento-Portsea RSL, each with its own flavour and attractions. The shire-run event at Mornington Park will feature Kate Ceberano live on stage, while the kids will enjoy Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol, featuring appearances by Marshall, Chase, Skye and Rubble. The mayor Cr Sam Hearn said Australia Day was a time to reflect on what it meant to be Australian and to recognise and celebrate the values we share. “We celebrate the things we love about our country and recognise the contributions of all Australians,” he said. “It’s also a day to acknowledge our country’s history: from the recent past to the ancient traditions and culture of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”
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Family favourite was a lure to become Cats character THE offer of a prime role in the Young Australian Broadway Chorus production of Cats is a dream come true for Nathan Derix-Brown, of Somers. The former Padua College student, 18, plays the naughty Macavity in the National Theatre Melbourne production running for 10 shows, 17-25 January. The new interpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical is set in a crumbling English Music Hall during the Great Depression. It honours the era when T S Eliot wrote the original poems for his children in the 1930s. Derix-Brown, who has trained with the Peninsula Ballet Ensemble, Somerville, under Sharyn Peters, for four years, says the dance-based musical has always been a family favourite. “It’s all character work, with dance and song; I love the passion and the movement,” he said. “I must have seen it at least 20 times – ever since I was a little kid. It meant a lot to my family as it was the only musical my grandmother ever saw on stage.” Derix-Brown says he loves playing Macavity. “He’s the bad cat who commits all the crimes ... He’s never actually caught because he’s never there but you just know he did it.” Derix-Brown was enticed into dance by a friend at the end of Year 8. “I was told they were looking for male dancers at PBE and I’d always liked dancing,” he said. “They were all so welcoming and took me in. I had no experience but I was able to work my way up to their level.” Up until then he had performed only in Padua College plays Beauty and the Beast and Annie. A performer for now, Derix-Brown has his sights set on a future in directing. He completed his VCE last year and has enrolled in a film and television degree course at Swinburne. Stephen Taylor
Showtime: Nathan Derix-Brown plays the naughty Macavity in the National Theatre production of Cats. Picture: Supplied
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Clubs turn out to help CFA unit go hi-tech MAIN Ridge Bowls and Pétanque Club aims to turn up the heat up on fighting fires – high-tech heat. Members of the club, in a rural setting behind Arthurs Seat and near Red Hill, are now more than ever aware of the ravages of bushfire. So, with the help from football, cricket, tennis and Lions and Rotary clubs, they are holding a gala day to raise money for Main Ridge CFA to buy a thermal imaging camera. The 10am-4pm, Sunday 19 January event is at the club at 455 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge. It will include pétanque and barefoot bowls, Devonshire teas, classic cars, live music, other family fun activities and prizes. Local identities willing to take a dip for the cause can try the “dunking machine”. There will be a fire safety presentation at lunch time and a display of CFA trucks if they are not required elsewhere . Money raised will also be used to buy hay and
pay for its transport to farmers in Gippsland . “We do get an annual allowance from the CFA, but we really are dependent on community support to help fund us,’’ Main Ridge CFA president Graeme Flockart said. “When there is a structure fire – a house or a shed – and it gets up into the ceiling, we can’t see what’s going on. Likewise, there can be hot spots in trees that we can’t see with the naked eye. “We can point a thermal imaging camera to locate hot spots we can’t see. That means we can complete extinguishment without the risk of a flare up after we leave. “These are the modern things that are becoming available to help us on the fire battle ground. We just need the funds to get one.” Inquiries, donations and volunteers to be “dunked” can go to Neville Mallard, 0412 122 754. Stephen Taylor
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sive towards CFA crews when they attempted to extinguish the fire. On Saturday 4 January, a 21-year-old Narre Warren man was interviewed for lighting a fire to cook a meal at a campsite at Paradise Beach during a period of total fire ban. All four were released and are expected to be charged at a later date. Under the CFA Act 1958 it is an offence to light a fire during a total fire ban day without a permit. Penalties include a maximum two years jail or a large fine.
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In the swim for $10,000 MORNINGTON Peninsula councillor and Frankston policewoman Julia Morris and her swimming partner Daniel Burton have so far raised $5055 of a $10,000 goal to assist in treating police PTSD and mental health disorders. The pair swam the 10 kilometres from Mornington to Frankston, Wednesday 8 January – three-times the length of their longest swim to date. Sergeant Burton and Senior Constable Morris are both keen triathletes, and have been swimming together for three years, sharing a passion for the Frankston and Mornington coastline. Their swim was inspired by Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton’s Head to Head walk.
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Four on fire charges A DROMANA man is among four people interviewed for allegedly lighting fires during a period of total fire ban, Friday 10 January. The 37-year-old allegedly lit a fire to cook a meal in a camping area at Clydebank. Also facing charges is a 70-year-old Longford woman who allegedly lit a fire in a paddock to burn rubbish, and a 50-year-old Golden Beach man who allegedly lit a fire in a fire pit at Golden Beach. It’s alleged the man became abu-
A MT MARTHA man allegedly clocked at 124kph over the speed limit on Christmas day is expected to be charged on summons with serious driving offences. The 69-year-old was behind the wheel of a silver 2015 Ford Falcon FGX Turbo sedan allegedly detected by a speed camera at 224kph going southbound on Moorooduc Highway, between Bentons and Craigie roads, 9.20pm, Wednesday 25 December. And he isn’t the owner of the car: It’s in the name of a 31-year-old Mt Martha man who has been issued with a notice to surrender his vehicle to the impound yard for 30 days. “In a year when 18 people lost their lives on Mornington Peninsula and Frankston roads, and more particularly on a day when people are driving to/from gatherings with loved ones, this behaviour is blatant stupidity,” Senior Constable Gregg Wolfe, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said. “It’s a pity that when a driver starts the engine to their car they also don’t start their brain.”
Walking speed A ROSEBUD man is walking into 2020 after allegedly driving at 106kph in a 50kph zone along Point Nepean Road through Dromana, 3.30am, Tuesday 31 December. Rosebud police
impounded the car for 30 days with a release fee of $1010. The 35-year-old is expected to be charged on summons with driving at a speed dangerous and exceeding the speed limit. All police vehicles have speed measuring devices and officers are authorised take action as required.
Injuries investigated A CAPE Schanck man was taken to The Alfred hospital with “significant injuries” after an incident at Rosebud, overnight Tuesday 7 January. Detective Senior Sergeant Miro Majstorovic, of Somerville CIU, said the 28-year-old had been at the Rosebud Hotel earlier in the evening and may have attended other venues afterwards. Details of his whereabouts are sketchy. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Detective Majstorovic, 59781 300.
Police out in force MORE police are out on Main Street, Mornington in a bid to stop potential antisocial behaviour and alcohol-fuelled violence near pubs, clubs and restaurants. Mornington police say they will conduct more foot patrols, more venue walkthroughs, and more engagement with the public to “ensure patron and venue staff safety”. They will focus on Uber pick-up points and take a zero-tolerance approach to any anti-social behaviour. Anyone involved in alcohol-fuelled violence will be banned from licensed premises under the Mornington Safe City Liquor Accord and Court Sanctioned Alcohol Exclusion Orders. Liquor Accord bans are a collaborative approach between venues in Mornington and police. They can extend for a lifetime and apply anytime day or night. Three patrons have been banned from venues in the past month.
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GENEROUS staff and management at McDaid’s Irish Pub, Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, had raised almost $17,000 for the state’s bushfire relief fund by Friday. Keen to support the fire victims, proprietors Caroline Leslie and husband Peter had been mulling over how best to help fire victims earlier in the week. They originally planned to donate 10 per cent of their takings from Wednesday 8 January – only to ‘up’ the percentage again and again until it was decided to donate the lot. They were thrilled to learn staff also wanted to pitch in a day’s wages for the cause, too. By late last week that figure had reached $16,568 with the prospect of a thirsty weekend to add to the overall total. “Everybody’s doing something and we decided to help out, too,” said Ms Leslie, who mentioned the effort on the pub’s social media. Rosebud Ambulance crews were quick to show their support. “We were secretly wishing we would crack five figures today ... what can I say?! We cracked five figures and then some more,” she said online.
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“I could not be prouder of our workers, especially those who volunteered themselves for one of the busiest days we’ve ever had! “I could not be prouder of our musicians, town, community in general – and especially our loyal regular and visiting customers today. They dug deep, ate, drank and were merry. Without them, we wouldn't have been so successful.” Ms Leslie said by 8pm Thursday $15,918.65 had been rung through the tills and $649.80 had been put in the collection bucket. “We will be transferring $16,568.45 to the official Victorian Bushfire Appeal account at the Bendigo Bank as soon as all the EFTPOS payments have cleared – probably Friday,” she said. “Every cent spent will be passed on and we are so, so grateful to all of you for donating. It was a pleasure to host and very satisfying for all involved. “It’s only a drop in the ocean compared to other big donations but I couldn’t be happier for such a small wee pub in a small town. Legendary.” Stephen Taylor
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Third break-in leaves men’s shed at a loss Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au
Parking pride: Merrin Munroe, Adrian Hart, Jenny Stidston and Lyn Connor. Picture: Supplied
Lions turn out to help TWO community groups have been busy in the background raising money for bushfire relief. Red Hill Lions and Flinders District Lions collected $11,500 from parking cars at the January Red Hill market. The money would normally go to peninsula-based charities and projects, but will this time go to the victims of the East Gippsland fires. Both clubs are in a district that stretches to Mallacoota, so there are close friends, family and communities that need assistance.
As well as Lions club members, volunteers at the market came from the Red Hill CFA, schools, kindergartens and the wider community. “It was an exceptionally busy day, and the public filled all the available parking spots,” Red Hill Lion Merrin Munroe said. “There were several very generous donations and lots of people donated more than the $5 entrance fee. “There were lots of compliments from the public on how well things were managed and how smoothly
everything ran.” Ms Munroe said parking duties at the market were usually conducted by the clubs on a voluntary roster basis, but that Saturday many volunteers stayed longer than their allotted time. Volunteers, or donors, can contact their local Lions club or the Australian Lions Foundation. Donations are tax deductible. “Lots of help will be required in the upcoming months and more hands would be very welcome,” Ms Munroe said.
“OTHER than by connecting the doorknobs to a 240-volt charge I can’t see how we are going to keep them out.” Western Port Men’s Shed president Colin Proud was joking, but he was clearly upset after the club’s third costly break-in at its FrankstonFlinders Road headquarters in the past five months. The latest raid, on Friday 27 December, followed another overnight Sunday 27 October, when tools valued at $6000 were stolen, and an earlier robbery a few months before that. “It’s getting ridiculous,” Mr Proud said. “This time they came in through the front door, whereas the past two times they got in via the back door. “They used the same method of entry though: bending back the cover over the lock and levering the door open. Before that they had pushed up the front CCTV camera so it was pointing skywards and ripped off the rear CCTV camera. “Once inside they turned the power off and stole the unit that runs the
CCTV camera. “Then they went through and took all the hand tools they could carry, including batteries and chargers, valued at $10,000 to $11,000.” Many of the tools had been taken to the shed by Mr Proud to replace those stolen in previous raids. “They took some really good ones, including AEG,” he said. The losers include needy members of the Hastings community waiting for items to be made by the shed members. Mr Proud said he was getting advice on having CCTV images stored in the cloud rather than on hard drives, which can be stolen. “That’s giving me some heart,” he said. He said a pending conversation with the club’s insurer about this third robbery in five months would be “interesting”. Detectives from Somerville CIU are studying images caught on CCTV earlier in December which may feature two men “casing” the club. The shed is moving into new premises in Sudholz Street, Bittern. Work is due to start at the end of January.
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Probe into planning decisions
FLINDERS MP Greg Hunt, right, volunteers at a 2018 Point Leo event with with Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula president John Bowers. Mr Hunt has used a picture taken on the same day on his 2020 fridge magnet calendar. Picture: Keith Platt
Surfers, volunteers off to the beach HUNDREDS of surfers and volunteers are expected at Point Leo beach on Saturday (18 January) for the first event of the year held by the Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula (DSAMP). Registration for surfers and volunteers starts from 10am near the Point Leo Surf Lifesaving Cub. The first surfers will be in the water by 11am with the event finishing at 3 pm. “You don’t have to be an experienced surfer to help, we have volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who help at our events,” DSAMP president John Bowers said. “And we have all sorts of things for our volunteers to do, from being in the water to cooking a barbecue. “At one of last year’s events we were short of people at the registration table and a very kind lady did a great job helping us out, so there Is plenty to do.” Mr Bowers said volunteers wanting to help in the water should take along bathers and a towel
“and, if they have a wetsuit, that’s great”. Wetsuits could also be provided if needed. He said the DSAMP provided barbecued food, water and drinks. Merchandise sold to raise money for the DSAMP now included a new DSAMP drink bottle. Last year’s event in January had more than 200 volunteers and 100 participants. For more details or to pre-register visit Facebook DSAMP or call John Bowers on 0409 945 064.
Irvine exhibition AEGEAN Designs gallery in Portsea is exhibiting works by Greg Irvine until 10 February. The exhibition is the first by Irvine for four years. The gallery’s owner, artist Allison Ermogenis, ran a gallery for 10 years on the Greek island of Santorini. Aegean Designs is at 1/3760 Point Nepean Road, Portsea, call 0424 545 366.
Continued from Page 1 Cr Gill said the review was “a great opportunity for all councillors to see if anything should be investigated”. “I’ve been concerned for a long time about the involvement of politicians, and planning ministers in particular [in making planning decisions]. It often comes down to a decision by one person, and who knows who’s been making donations to political parties? “One member of VCAT (Victorian Civic and Administrative Tribunal) makes a decision and who questions it? That’s just the way it works. “We now need to show people that you don’t always get away with it.” The review will also look at councillors’ voting patterns and possible involvement of past shire officers Shire CEO John Baker said that due to “the extended time period” it would take “take a number of weeks before the review is complete”.
Engineers, planners and developers associated with the most prominent of three companies, Mornington-based Watsons Pty Ltd, have for decades been involved in hundreds of developments on the peninsula. IBAC has been sent information about the $650 million (a 2002 estimate by one-time developer City Pacific) Martha Cove marina and residential development at Safety Beach, which underwent several major planning changes well outside a seven-year review. Mr Baker said councillors would be given a brief report on the approach [to the review] “seeking support for a transparent and open process to be undertaken by management”. “Council may not be in a position to lawfully disclose the outcome of any review,” he said. Mr Baker said he was not aware if any shire officers had been contacted by IBAC or whether any would be called to testify at the IBAC hearings which re-start in February.
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Saturday 25 January. “Since Friday 3 January we have raised just over $1300,” he said. “We would like to let the community know what we are doing and how they can contribute by coming to the club and having a bit of fun in the process.” The club is in Strathmore Road, Balnarring. Details: Danny Wynd 0400 583 769 (after 1pm).
PATRONS of the Dava Hotel at Mt Martha had by last week donated $2139 to various bushfire relief appeals – and there’s more to come. The hotel will donate all money raised through the sale of eight kegs of beer to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. This includes two kegs every Friday in January. Patrons also have the opportunity to donate at various points at the hotel, including into a sealed, empty keg, as well as three donation boxes in the sports bar, cafe, and gaming room.
Bowling for charity BALNARRING Bowls Club has embarked on a month long charity drive to raise money for bushfire relief. Chairman Danny Wynd said members would donate barbecue profits from each Friday night’s Barefoot Bowls as well as Bendigo Bank sponsored community days on Sunday 5 January and
Sponsors on course MEMBERS of Mount Martha Golf Club will be on the fairways and greens next month along with their sponsors. Dinner will follow the Friday 7 February nine hole round of golf at a special event to thank sponsors for their continued backing of the club. For details about Mount Martha Golf Club or to join, call 5974 4737, 0427 044 889 or make an inquiry at www.mmgc.com.au
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ADDRESS: 34 Patterson Street, SAFETY BEACH FOR SALE: $1,095,000 - $1,195,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car AGENT: Michael Stylman 0417 019 338, Granger Estate Agents, 683 Point Nepean Road, McCrae, 1300 472 6437 mpnews.com.au
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Rosebud 53 Potton Avenue
Rosebud 121 First Avenue
* Renovated brick veneer home on an allotment of approx. 770sqm * Three bedrooms all with BIR’s share the updated main bathroom * Alfresco entertaining areas to the side and rear of the home * Potential for two lot subdivision (STCA)
* Pleasant open plan kitchen and living area with outlook to the front garden * Three bedrooms; master with WIR, separate bathroom, laundry and toilet * Shady alfresco area perfect for entertaining * Separate bungalow ideal for extra bedroom, office or studio
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Rosebud 208 Ninth Avenue
Capel Sound 1/1591 Point Nepean Road
* Two bedroom brick-veneer home on a 426sqm approx. lot * Sun room or third bedroom * Separate bathroom, laundry and toilet * Single carport
* Superbly appointed two-bedroom apartment * As-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances * Light-filled open plan living and dining opening to a first floor balcony * Reverse cycle air-conditioning
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Rosebud 19 Marks Avenue & 22 Dalgleish Avenue
McCrae 41-43 Bayview Road
* Combined 1663m2 (approx) with two street frontages * Two separate titles to be auctioned as one * Three bedroom, 1 bathroom home with air-conditioning * Large undercover outdoor entertaining area
* A fabulous opportunity to purchase one &/or both blocks at auction * Allotment measures 2779m2 (approx.) on the doorstep of Arthurs Seat Park * Existing three bedroom home has hardwood timber floors and wood heater * Massive games room with bar out the back
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Capel Sound 26-28 Woyna Avenue
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* Located 1 street back from the beach & set on just shy of 1/2 acre (1860m2) * One owner weatherboard home with tennis court, garage & electric gates * Three bedrooms, two large living areas, kitchen & outdoor entertaining area * Currently tenanted @ $420 pw, with a long term tenant.
* Options galore here with this desirable 800m2 site with approved plans and permits for 4 townhouses * Sub-divide, keep one and build on the other or build on both, the choice is yours * Current dwelling has 3BR’s, 1 bathroom, kitchen with dishwasher + air-con
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* Set behind secure fencing is this as new contemporary 36sq home * Open plan formal & casual living plus spacious kitchen with breakfast bar * High ceilings, hardwood floors & modern decor throughout * Four spacious bedrooms, 3 with WIR’s + master with dressing room & FES
* 982m2 block situated close to the foreshore * Town Planning Approved for two x 4 bedroom homes * Option to also purchase the existing front residence
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Rosebud 6 Fernwood Place
Rosebud 5 Overlea Avenue
* Formal and casual living & dining zones * 4 bedrooms; main with en-suite and WIR * Fully equipped kitchen with 900mm appliances & breakfast bar * Sunny alfresco with shady entertaining area overlooking landscaped gardens
* Three bedrooms; downstairs master with FES & WIR * Well-equipped kitchen with stone benches & s/steel appliances * Two genuine open plan living areas & large rear alfresco * Landscaped grounds serviced by a 2000Lt water tank & pump
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‘a lifestyle village for the over 50’s’ 249 High Street, Hastings, 3915 www.peninsulaparklands.com.au
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To arrange your site inspection contact David Nelli 0403 111 234 or at the office on 5979 2700 Email: david@peninsulaparklands.com.au mpnews.com.au
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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL ALLO’ ALLO’ THIS cute little French themed restaurant is situated opposite the beach along Point Nepean Road and would be a great lifestyle business for any new or experienced cafe operators looking for the peninsula sea change. A liquor licence is in place, from 10am to 11pm, and extends to the outdoor seating area. Attractive rent and lease terms are available and there is plenty of potential to increase business with evening trade. Current turnover is $300,000 per year.n Cafe, RYE FOR SALE: $120,000 WIWO AGENT: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353, Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255
SPARKS WILL FLY WELL established on the Mornington Peninsula, this electrical company is a rare opportunity for any electrician to start their own business. A social media presence has been established and their is comprehensive operating software for accounts, price lists and customer data base. The sale of the business also includes a fully-fitted motor vehicle and all associated plant and equipment.n
Electrical Business, PENINSULA BASED FOR SALE: $65,000 AGENT: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454, Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255
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MARY Thomson with Jiao Ming after the unveiling of a bust of her late husband, champion golfer Peter Thomson, at Moonah Links. Picture: Supplied
Champion’s statue stays on course A BRONZE bust of golfer Peter Thomson now overlooks the championship Open Course he designed at Moonah Links, Fingal. The tribute to the PGA great was unveiled on Thursday 9 January at a ceremony attended by his wife Mary and other family members, his friend and business partner Ross Perrett, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Sam Hearn, PGA chief operating officer Stuart Hergt and Jiao Ming, head of course owner the Peninsula International Group. Thomson, who won the English Open five times, including three in a row (1954, 1955 and 1956), died aged 89 in June 2018. “It is fitting that all golfers who play at our facility will pass this bust of Mr Peter Thomson
as they go out on course to begin their round,” Mr Ming said. “I am hopeful that as golfers pass the bust, they receive good luck and enjoy their round all the better as they acknowledge a great of the game.” Mr Hergt described Thomson as “a trailblazer” for the PGA of Australia of which he was president for 26 years. “The first PGA Immortal has been enshrined by the PGA of Australia as a golfing great, having contributed to our industry on so many levels,” Mr Hergt said at the unveiling ceremony. “The unveiling of his likeness here today is something that will remind all who play at this magnificent facility, that Peter is never far away from anyone who plays golf in Australia.
Park smart in Rye Improving parking and congestion in Rye We’re trialing a new smart parking approach in Rye from January 2020 to June 2020. As you drive into Rye, signs will direct you to vacant parking spaces in the foreshore and commercial areas. This project is funded in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire, RMIT University, DM Roads and a Federal Smart Cities and Suburbs Program grant.
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Life lessons GABRIELLE “Gay” Baldwin will talk about her book Things my garden taught me, on Sunday 9 February 2020, at the at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria at Cranbourne Gardens. Baldwin describes her book as “partly a memoir” – a record of a 25year project to establish a bush garden on former pasture at Yanakie in South Gippsland. “I have always loved Wilson’s Promontory and our family has spent many holidays there,” Baldwin said. “The book describes our experiences of successes and failures, pleasures and frustrations. But, beyond that, it explores what I believe I have learned in the process, not just about gardening, but about many aspects of life. “For instance, gardening has shown me the need to find an appropriate balance between what can be controlled and what cannot – and an acceptance of this, even when it involves disappointment and sadness. “I have learned that decay is essential to the cycles of life, with obvious implications for thinking about death. And, at a more down-to-earth level, I have found satisfaction in conquering the fear of snakes and discovering that hard physical work can be empowering for women.” Sunday morning coffee and cake talk in the auditorium at the Australian garden starts with refreshments at 10.30 am followed by Baldwin’s talk at 11am. Bookings are essential at www. rbgfriendscranbourne.org.au and cost $20 for members, $25 non-members, and $25 students. The Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria, Cranbourne Gardens is at the corner Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive.
Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au PAINTING the Dermot O’Toole mural at Hastings has given artist Justine Wallace an insight into her subject as well as the Hastings community. While the mural in O’Toole Lane depicts milestones in the life of Mr O’Toole, who was murdered by an armed robber in his jewellery shop in early 2013, Wallace says it is the supportive comments of passers-by that has made the work more special. “The experience of creating this artwork as a tribute to the life of such a widely loved gentleman is really special,” Wallace said last week. “O’Toole Walk is a busy thoroughfare and so, while I have been painting the mural, many people have stopped to comment and talk to me about their memories of Dermot. “It’s encouraging to get fresh, positive feedback as you work. I don’t want to forget any of it.” The brush-painted mural on the cement rendered wall is part of an upgrade of the civil infrastructure within the busy laneway. The mural begins with Mr O’Toole and his wife Bridget in Ireland and the ship that brought them to Australia in 1971. There are many Celtic inspired patterns, the couple’s jewellery shop and a portrait of him wearing the posthumously awarded Star of Courage medal, recognising his courage in circumstances of great peril. Mr O’Toole was a loving family man – grandad, father and uncle – and a former champion Irish dancer who was especially fond of eagles, hence
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Use a renewable way to make hydrogen, not brown coal Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas must have rocks, or coal dust, in his head if he thinks the brown coal to hydrogen project has any claim to be “clean energy” (“Ship another link in hydrogen chain” The News 17/12/19). The pilot project will release CO2 directly into the Australian atmosphere and produce quantities of waste solid material, while giving Japan a free ride with pollution-free hydrogen. The gas will be transported to Japan in a giant ship powered by oil-based fuel. Down the track, the CO2 is supposed to be captured and stored in an unspecified location by unproven technology. Not much chance of that. The only route to clean hydrogen is to have it produced entirely by renewable energy. Developing this technology to the stage where it is economic will also mean we could use it as a means of storing backup power to the grid that is far superior to batteries. That is the research smart governments would be investing in. Simon Westfold, Bittern
Hydrogen packs a punch Australia has again been “sucker punched”, this time by Japan, one of the biggest purchasers of coal from Australia (“Ship another link in hydrogen chain” The News 17/12/19). Coal combustion releases nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, mercury, and dozens of other substances hazardous to human health and, while Australia continues to mine and burn coal, Japan will continue its course to rid itself of dependence on poisonous emissions moving to hydrogen. Japan is also turning abandoned golf courses into solar farms. Monash University’s alternative energy expert Dr Patrick Moriarty has said [the hydrogen process being used in the Latrobe Valley] “is just a way of making brown coal look green … that would do nothing for the climate”. The pilot project, which is quite small, will use 160 tonnes of coal, produce 100 tonnes of CO2, and produce just three tonnes of hydrogen. And then there are 108 tonnes of CO2 to provide the new electricity demand into the grid and the CO2 for transmission of gas to be converted to liquid and then the CO2 to get the liquid from Australia to Japan. Simon Holmes à Court, senior energy adviser to the Energy Transition Hub at Melbourne University: “While hydrogen itself is a clean fuel, using brown coal to produce hydrogen fuel is highly polluting.” There are much better solutions to producing hydrogen, such as pure water splitting including electrolysis, or through solar thermochemical and photoelectrochemical technologies, to name a few. But that wouldn’t work for Australia. We must protect our dying coal industry at all costs. Australia burns more coal producing poison into the atmosphere while Japan gets cheap clean energy. Everyone is smarter than Australian governments. But not to worry, I have been told by an impeachable reliable source that the Liberal gov-
ernment is holding top secret meetings to enact legislation that as of 2023 automobiles exported to Australia must be steam driven and powered by coal. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Acceptable minimalism OUR Prime Minister Scott Morrison takes pride in the dubious claim that Australia is meeting its obligations under the Paris agreement. In the “clever country” one would expect that any caring parent would wish his offspring to aspire to gain high distinctions rather than just scrape thro ugh. Kevin Sack, Somers
Scomo [Prime Minister Scott Morrison], there is nothing to panic about. Even if there where, he won’t be taking any extra measures to address climate change. His paltry gist to the fire emergency around Australia is to give public servants an extra month of paid leave, so even they may, exhausted from weeks of fire fighting, go and keep the inferno from the doorsteps of towns from Queensland to Perth. I salute all the hard work done by our volunteers and professional fire fighters, but I fear they must be getting fairly exhausted by now. And we’re just at the start of our “normal” fire season. Australians deserve a lot better from our government when it comes to support for action on climate change. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring
Burning question “A Shorten Labor government will stop the federal government’s reduction in funding for our fire fighting capabilities by returning to a 50-50 funding split between the states and territories and the Commonwealth to ease the burden on state and territory governments, develop new national programs including a national risk management model, and national research and development programs including trials of new aircraft and night fire fighting activities.” One wonders how those who voted against Billy [then Labor leader Bill Shorten] (on instinct) are feeling now. Coupled with our luau [traditional Hawaiian party or feast] prime minister [Scott Morrison], who surely got it the wrong way around about with this one: “Those confronting the terrifyingly destructive and deadly fires will be inspired by the great feats of our cricketers from both sides of the Tasman’.” Cliff Ellen, Rye
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ington Peninsula Freeway is so busy. Sometimes the traffic is backed up to the Bayview Road roundabout. At the other end of my estate, Boneo Road is a take-your-life-inyour-hands situation with cars coming off the Boneo Road end of the freeway thinking it is still 90kph. Something must happen to prevent these problems before a life is lost. Barbara Piers, Rosebud
Under exposed In my haste to submit an article I failed to acknowledge the name of the photographer who took the accompanying photo back in the 1950s (“Scouting for memories in a cardboard box” The News 24/12/19). He is Roger Whittaker, the strapping young man on the right. He set up his camera and dashed around to be in the picture. Sometimes photos help to illustrate a news story – at other times the picture is the story. This was the early days of Roger’s photographic career and he went on to take many pictures that were the story in Australia and overseas. Barry Morris, Mt Martha
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Ban bay jet skis
It has been so heart-warming to see the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews’ response to the bushfires in Victoria. He has been at the briefings, making sure people know what they need to do and where they can go to get help. He and his ministers have been visiting the affected areas to offer comfort and solace. On the other hand, our prime minister [Scott Morrison] was first missing in action completely while he holidayed in Hawaii, then he came back and celebrated at Kirribilli watching the fireworks while communities were experiencing extreme bushfires. When he finally got around to making an announcement about additional support he turns the announcement into a political advertisement for the Liberal Party, with the Liberal Party website talking about “our response to the bushfires”. One has to ask if Scotty from Marketing is governing for the country or for his Liberal Party mates? Marg D’Arcy, Rye
Another summer and families, swimmers, boaties, yachties, sailboard riders and divers are all out and about on our beautiful bay. By and large the noise is the noise of people having a good time. I for one am often in the garden at home which is two kilometres from Mt Martha beach. Today, the peace and quiet for beachgoers, gardeners and people having a coffee at Mt Martha village is being destroyed by the scream and roar of jet skis. From kilometres away their screaming destroys the enjoyment most people get from beautiful outdoorsy summer days. They are only fit for one thing: going fast in circles, fast in straight lines and racing each other. Right now I am inside my house in Mt Martha and their noise is loud and clear. Trail bikers go bush, but jet skiers stay right in our laps. They must be banned altogether and not just for safety reasons. Ken Anderson, Mt Martha
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This Christmas Day we awoke to the smell of burnt wildlife and forests. Not really what we wished for from Santa. Apparently, according to
Help. I am being held captive in my neighbourhood. On Jetty Road, Rosebud it is impossible to get through oncoming traffic when the Morn-
Ryman Health Care has had minimal community consultation with the stakeholders along Kunyung Road [Mt Eliza, who are] most likely to be impacted by increased commercial traffic (ambulance, food supplies and staff transport) and, more importantly, the impact upon ratepayers and property owners’ asset values (“Retirement village bid lodged with shire” The News 24/12/19). Hundreds of thousands of dollars will be lost by allowing this suburban [development] out of the urban growth zone onto green wedge land for a New Zealand property developer. Many Auckland homeowners [have] complained about [the] impact upon their assets as well as the obvious environmental out of neighbourhood character of such multi-storey institutional buildings. Locally, the ratepayers of Craigie Road, Mt Martha are angry at Ryman’s purchase of prime residential land that has provided rural views. While the article mentions a former councillor and twice rejected candidate since, Leigh Eustace, as being the main contributor to opposing Ryman, your report has got it wrong: Mr Eustace was never shire president, or mayor, which is the correct title of the Mornington [Peninsula] shire. He was not a president and neither is Cr Rosemary Clark the deputy mayor. Please check your sources before giving credence to such supposedly representative voices for those opposing Ryman. Indeed, the admission that Cr Clark received money from [developers and planners] Watsons Pty Ltd for election purposes may help explain how she gained the Briars Ward position (“Shire probe into permits” The News 24/12/19). IBAC has exposed the developer in question and I believe anyone associated with him must now have their credentials checked. Under these circumstances, I am calling for the immediate resignation of Cr Rosemary Clark and that [her] shire council position [be] left vacant until the next municipal elections. Ian Morrison, Mt Eliza Community Alliance
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Aeroplane fatality - tribute to brave spirit The pall-bearers, were Messrs. Colin Wood, J. Miller, J. M. Roberts, K. M. Roberts, J. Roff Smith, and Victor Bindley. Before reading the impressive words of the burial service, Canon Langley said that the fact that such a large number had congregated at the graveside was ample testimony to the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Nunn and their gallant lad were held, and a striking evidence of the sympathy felt for one of the prominent families of Melbourne in the disaster which had fallen upon it. Accidents such as these were inevitably associated with the progress of the world, as seen in the development of the aeroplane. There were some people who might be inclined to discourage this adventurous spirit, and to check the impulse of their sons from taking such risks as were inseparable from the development of aviation. But the qualities of courage and daring had made Australia worldfamous during the war, and in a brief space of time had constituted it a great nation. The Australian ‘love’ of adventure had brought forth what we were proud to call the Anzac spirit, which our lads had displayed so nobly on the battlefields of the world. “Let us pray God that we may have the same courageous spirit that was given to this brave lad,” concluded Canon Langley. *** A MEETING of the Frankston Show Committee will be held next Monday night.
Compiled by Cameron McCullough MANY of the leading business people of Melbourne attended the funeral on Tuesday of Mr. Philip Roff Nunn, who was fatally injured in the aeroplane accident at Mornington on Friday. Canon H. T. Langley of St. Mary’s Church of England, Caulfield, conducted the burial service. The funeral left the residence of Mr. P. W. Nunn, Elizabeth Street, Elsternwick, shortly after 11am, for the Melbourne General Cemetery. Several mourning coaches and a large number of motor cars followed the hearse, which was covered with beautiful wreaths. Flowers also covered the silver mounted coffin, and immediately in rear of the mourning coaches was a motor car from the “Herald” office filled almost to overflowing with floral expressions of sympathy. Among the 45 wreaths conveyed to the cemetery were many from relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Nunn, and others from Messrs. Buckley and Nunn Ltd. and members of the staff; Messrs. Duerdin and Sainsbury (where the late Mr. Nunn had been employed) and the staff; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bayles; directors and staff of the “Herald” and “Weekly Times” Ltd., who expressed their deepest sympathy with the bereaved parents; and the Larkin-Sopwith Aviation Company. The cortege passed through the cemetery gates shortly after midday, and there was a large assemblage at the graveside while the burial service was being read.
*** A GRAND Garden Fete and Queen Carnival was opened at Hastings today and will be continued tomorrow, when the successful Queen will be crowned by His Grace, Dr Mannix, at 3.30. *** ONCE again we must ask contributors to send in their “copy” early in the week – not later than Tuesday afternoon. A large quantity of interesting matter reached us yesterday afternoon and we have been reluctantly compelled to hold over same till next issue. *** ATTENTION is directed to an important property sale at Frankston on the 10th January, comprising seaside villas and building allotments. Particulars are advertised. The auctioneers are Messrs Brody and Mason, in conjunction with Mr J. Nott Marsh. *** THE Wattle Club entertained a number of soldiers from the Caulfield Hospital at Frankston on Sunday. last. The visitors were welcomed by the Club’s President, Miss D. Gregory, and the Hon. Secretary, Mrs Wilcox. Afternoon tea was served in the Mechanics’ Hall, when a willing band of Wattle Club members ministered to the requirements of the honored guests. An attractive programme of musical items was rendered and the men spent a really enjoyable time. ***
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district. He leaves a widow and daughter, (Miss Kitty Feldmann) to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the remains being interred in the Frankston cemetery. *** THE friends of Mr C. E. Wood, of Mt. Eliza, will regret to learn of his bereavement, in the death of his father, which sad event took place this week. *** THE late Frederick Augustus Hunt, of the Tanti Hotel, Mornington was well known in Frankston. He was a veteran of the Zulu war, and died, at the age of 59 years, on Saturday evening, in Melbourne Hospital. Deceased, who was born on 6th April, 1860, in London, enlisted there in the 16th Lancers, and was one of the party which set out to search for the French Prince Imperial, who was killed in the Zulu campaign. After sustaining wounds.at Ulundi, Mr. Hunt came to Australia, joined the Victorian Mounted Police on 6th April, 1883, and for some time was instructor at the Police Depot. In 1893 he was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Branch, and in 1914 he resigned. He leaves a widow and six children, one son being Constable C. F. Hunt, of Victorian Police Force. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 9 January 1920
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Pines fall, Carrum set Seaford Tigers a big total, Baron blitzes with hat trick By Brodie Cowburn
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PINES have fallen to a first day defeat in their two day clash against Somerville. Pines were sent in to bat first and struggled from the outset. None of their top order batsmen managed to reach double digit figures, and they were rolled for a disappointing total of 94. Star bowler Jayde Herrick was in fine from once again for Somerville, posting figures of 5/28 in their first innings. Somerville made quick work of their target, and finished the day at 3/103 from 35 overs. At Ballam Park, Red Hill are on the verge of securing victory in their match against Long Island. Long Island chose to bat first and got off to a decent start. They were in a good position at 2/86, but soon completely collapsed to be all out for 112. Red Hill finished at 2/80 at stumps, in pole position to get the win. A brilliant century from Sam Mullavey helped Heatherhill to a big first innings total against Pearcedale. Mullavey made 105 runs before being dismissed. Heatherhill ended up setting Pearcedale a target of 250 to
chase down. Pearcedale struggled with the bat before stumps was called, and will restart on day two from 3/28. At Ditterich Reserve Moorooduc finished their first innings at 8/252.
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dismissed. Dromana’s run chase didn’t get off to the smoothest start. They made 2/17 off 20 overs before the close of play. At Cyril Fox Reserve, Crib Point elected to bat first on day one and made 180 runs. Rosebud batted for three overs before stumps, making a quick 18 runs.
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A CENTURY from Ryan McQueen was the highlight of Seaford’s huge first innings against Carrum Downs. McQueen made the Kananook Reserve pitch his own with a phenomenal knock of 111 runs. Seaford were dominant, setting Carrum Downs a mammoth target of 302 to have to chase down on the second day of play. Shane Smith worked hard and was the best of the bowlers for the afternoon, taking 5/110 off 33 overs. Skye had a tough day at home as they played host to Tyabb. Skye were sent in to bat first and had trouble. They ended up all out for just 93 off 44 overs. Tyabb bowler Heath Straughair was impressive with the ball, taking 5/19 off 12 overs. The away side made quick work of their target, and finished the day at
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Baron’s hat trick helped him reach his best ever bowling figures for his club. He finished with 6/24 off 25 overs, including 12 maidens. Mt Eliza restart on day two from 0/16. Flinders will have their work cut out for them on day two to chase down a formidable target set by Baden Powell at BA Cairns Reserve. Rhys Elmi had an excellent day, putting 81 runs on the board for Baden Powell off 100 deliveries. His innings included 11 fours and 2 sixes. Baden Powell were eventually bowled out for 249. Flinders made a good start to their run chase, sprinting away to 0/45 off their five overs played before stumps. Morrnington played host to Sorrento on Saturday and managed to put 180 runs on the scoreboard before being sent packing. Sorrento batted for nine overs before the end of play for the day, and made 0/26. At Lloyd Park, Langwarrin made 186 runs in their first innings against Peninsula OB. Old Boys bowler John Forrest was their best performer for the day, posting figures of 4/46.
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By Craig MacKenzie LUCAS Portelli signed with NPL heavyweight Oakleigh Cannons last weekend while Fraser Maclaren could return to former club Beaumaris. Ex-Melbourne City teenager Portelli agreed terms in October for a second season with Langy but attracted the interest of Cannons and played against Melbourne Victory in a practice match on Saturday. Oakleigh won 4-0 and Portelli had a 30-minute hitout. “He’s come under my radar quite a while ago and I wanted to know what the boy was like so we had a meeting with him and his dad and invited him down to a training session,” Cannons boss Chris Taylor said. “We were very keen on him, no doubt about it and from what I’ve seen of him I think he could do a good job for us.” Langwarrin was loathe to lose Portelli but Taylor defended his approach to the youngster. “I can understand Langwarrin not being happy but that’s just a part of the game and I believe that Lucas should be playing at a higher level,” he said. “Once we got the right reaction from Lucas (at the meeting) I said to him ‘the first thing you need to do is speak to Langwarrin and tell them what’s going on’. “He did that and I spoke to (Langy head coach) Scott Miller last Thursday.” Langwarrin players are not contracted so there was little Miller could do to retain Portelli or Maclaren. Miller and Maclaren spoke last weekend and the talented keeper confirmed that work commitments had forced him to step away from the NPL. “Work issues have become pressing for Fraser and he faced the prospect of missing four to six sessions a month and perhaps 10 games which simply wasn’t feasible,” Miller said. “He’s effectively been forced to put his football career on hold at the age of 24.” Despite losing two vital elements of his senior squad Miller was unperturbed. His immediate task is to decide how he wants to use the money budgeted for these two players. He’s definitely in the market for a first-class goalkeeper but he could choose to add another striker to his squad rather than a like-for-like replacement for Portelli. “It’s all good. We’ll get it sorted,” he said. In other Langwarrin news club president Tanya Wallace emailed the competing clubs last week confirming the draw and venue for the 2020 Wallace Cup. The eighth staging of the tournament takes place at Centenary Park on Saturday 1 February and will be a straight knockout format. Here is the schedule: 11am Langwarrin v Peninsula Strikers, Rosebud v Seaford United; 12 noon Mornington v Frankston Pines, Skye United v Baxter. The semi-finals are at 1.15pm and 2.15pm and the final is at 3.30pm. Losing clubs in the knockout stage will play a second match during the
same league as us!’ “I said ‘Billy that’s the next problem’ and his reply was ‘I’ll have to get my handbag out because we’ll be having handbag fights at 10 paces.’ “I thanked him because had he said that he’d prefer if I didn’t take the job I would have had a total rethink.” Rae wants local goalscoring legend David Greening to assist him at Somerville but Greening is currently holidaying overseas and the pair need to sit down and discuss Rae’s plans for the veteran striker. “I’d like David to become my assistant and I can step away down the track and hand the reins over to him,” Rae said. Rae, 70, views the Somerville job as likely his last in a senior coaching role and he sees Greening as an important part of his onfield plans. “My idea about football is pretty simple – it’s all about scoring goals,” Rae said. “How the goalkeeper plays and the defence and the midfield and the guys up front are all important but we have to score goals. “That is what the game’s all about.” In other local news Mount Martha resident Gavin O’Reilly flew out of Melbourne yesterday (Monday) to trial with A-League giant Sydney FC. The 16-year-old midfielder is a former Mornington and Langwarrin junior who has been training with Bentleigh Greens senior squad. In State 1 news Mornington may have lost Andre Bennett. The English import and partner Shauni Mankin returned to Melbourne last week after spending Christmas and New Year overseas but Mankin had an issue with her visa and the couple was forced to return to the UK. Losing Bennett will be a blow to the local club as he was expected to play an important role at right back in a change to the club’s playing style. Mornington also may have to play this year’s opening two league fixtures away from home as work started this week on a resurfacing project at Dallas Brooks Park. In State 3 news five Fijian players are expected to join Frankston Pines next month. They are Ba midfielder Kishan Sami, Nasinu goalkeeper Mohammed Alzaar Alam, Rewa midfielder Savenaca Baledrokadroka, Lautoka midfielder Shivam Naidu and Nadi striker Tito Vodowaqa. All of them played last year in the OFC Olympic qualifying tournament held in Fiji. Pines kick-off their pre-season schedule with a friendly on Saturday at Monterey Reserve against Bunyip District at 5pm and 7pm. In State 5 news Aspendale Stingrays have confirmed practice matches against Endeavour United at Reema Reserve at 7pm on Thursday 23 January; Seaford United at North Seaford Reserve at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 8 February; and Lyndale United at Lyndale Secondary College at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 7 March.
Unexpected exit: Top keeper Fraser Maclaren (left) and towering defender Lucas Portelli have left Langwarrin. Picture: John Punshon
semi-finals. The annual charity event is a celebration of the local game and honours Stephen William Wallace, Langwarrin life-member and former club president, committeeman, coach, player and Bayside League referee who died on 19 July 2011 at the age of 54. Meanwhile the coaching spotlight during the festive season fell on Scott Morrison and Billy Rae as both were appointed to new roles at local clubs. Morrison had stepped down as senior coach of State 4 side Somerville Eagles in late November and was appointed senior assistant to Paul Williams at State 2 club Peninsula Strikers on 29 December. Morrison’s coaching career kicked off at Rosebud a few years ago and he replaced Ray Vaughan at Rosebud Heart in late 2015. He entered the record books in 2016 in charge of the Heart senior team that won every league game. That year Heart strolled away with the State 5 South championship with 18 wins, 76 goals for and 11 against and became only the second Victorian senior team in more than 50 years to achieve such a feat. Morrison won the State 5 South title again last year with Somerville. He was contacted by State 4 side Noble Park United after leaving Somerville but chose to join Strikers instead. “Experience and exposure at a higher level were important factors,” Morrison said. “It’s pretty exciting what they want to do and it’s fair to say it’s not the Strikers of old. “There are a lot of talented youngsters down there and I think we’ll be more than competitive. “I think Paul would agree that we’d be looking to push into the top four.”
On Saturday morning Morrison and Williams watched intently as an intraclub match took place at Centenary Park with Robbie Acs in goal for the senior squad and ex-Mornington and Frankston Pines striker Jason Bradbury scoring twice. Among the onlookers were Oscar Marsden and John Prescott. Strikers are keen to hold onto Marsden despite Berwick City’s interest in the defender while striker Prescott is training with Langwarrin this week. The future of midfielder Danny Brooks is uncertain. He took part in Saturday’s match but remains on Mornington’s radar. So far Strikers have locked in a number of preseason fixtures. They play Endeavour United at Centenary Park at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 18 January; Frankston Pines at Monterey Reserve at 7.15pm on Thursday 23 January (reserves v Pines at Centenary Park at 6.30pm on same day); Spring Hills at Centenary Park at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 8 February; Mazenod at Mazenod College at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 15 February; and South Springvale at Centenary Park at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 29 February. Veteran coach Rae was another on the coaching merry-go-round as he was announced as assistant to Billy Armour at Endeavour United on 3 December and 27 days later was named new senior coach of State 4 rival Somerville Eagles. The short term of his stay at Endeavour caught observers by surprise but before giving Somerville the thumbs up Rae phoned Armour who was holidaying in New York and they enjoyed a friendly exchange: “I phoned Billy to tell him about Somerville and the first thing he said was ‘I’m happy for you but I’m so disappointed’ then he went quiet for a second and said ‘hang on a minute you’re in the
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Can’t wait? Don’t wait.
2019 Plate Clearance on now! Head into Mornington Hyundai today! m o r n i n g t o n hy u n d a i . c o m . a u
992 NEPEAN HWY, MORNINGTON 3931
All cars must be ordered and delivered between 1st January 2020 and 29th February 2020. Offer valid whilst stocks last and excludes govt, fleet and rental buyers. Hyundai reserves the right to change, supersede or extend these offers at its discretion. Metallic and Mica paint are optional extras and are an additional cost. See Mornington Hyundai for details. LMCT 11270
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Receive up to $5,000 deposit contribution on selected BMW demonstrator vehicles when financed with BMW Australia Finance*.
Visit Mornington BMW today. Mornington BMW 181 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington. Ph (03) 5970 5970. morningtonbmw.com.au LMCT 7674 *Offer available at Mornington BMW, while stocks last, and applies to selected 2019 and older Demonstrator BMW vehicles purchased and retail reported between 01.01.2020 and 29.02.2020 and financed by BMW Australia Finance Limited (ABN 78 007 101 715, Australian Credit Licence 392387) (“BMW Financial Services�). The deposit contribution of $5,000 applies to selected BMW 5, 6, 7, 8 Series, i8, X5, X6 and X7 models. Deposit contribution of $3,000 applies to selected BMW 1, 2, 3, 4 Series, Z4, i3, X1, X2, X3 and X4 models. Excludes all 2020 Demonstrator BMW vehicles. Lease products are not eligible to receive this deposit contribution. Only one contribution applies per finance contract. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Excludes fleet, government and rental buyers. Minimum 24 month term. Minimum amount financed $30,000. Conditions, lending criteria, fees and charges apply. BMW Financial Services reserves the right to change or withdraw the offer without notice.
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