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5973 6424 or email: team@mpnews.com.au www.mpnews.com.au One up: Charlie, Josh, Daniel and Isao of Sorrento Primary School team which won the inaugural Primary School Lawn Bowls Challenge. Picture: Yanni

Jaguars prowl to bowls’ win “JOHN’S Jaguars� – a name inspired by their coach: Sorrento Bowls Club member John Shepherd – has won the inaugural Primary School Lawn Bowls Challenge.

The Year 5 team, from Sorrento Primary School, won with 22 shots up while the runners-up, with 14 shots up, was another Year 5 team called Sassy Sorrento.

Primary school teams from Sorrento, St Joseph’s, and Rosebud took part and played in teams of four over 14 ends at Wednesday’s event.

A supportive crowd of teachers and parents came along to watch the challenge which was supervised by a team of 10 Sorrento Bowls Club members, who measured and scored the matches and an official umpire for the day, Graham Woodrow, of Rye. Trophies were awarded to the two winning teams and certificates to all participating schools by Sorrento Bowls Club president Rod Bell. “The challenge is set to be an annual event, with Sorrento Bowls Club members working closely with PE teachers at local schools,� the club’s Judith Mordech said.

Sorrento Bowls Club is in Hotham Rd, at the rear of the David Macfarlan oval.

Flood relief for thousands David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au ABOUT 20,000 peninsula properties are no longer designated flood-prone and more could be removed from the list as a result of “state of the art� mapping and weather modelling still under way across the shire, shire councillors have been told.

But while councillors voted to endorse the amended maps already com-

pleted, municipal building surveyor David Kotsiakos faced a torrent of questions from councillors dissatisfied with aspects of the maps, presented at the 9 June council meeting.

The maps’ aim is to set floor heights for new building works, which will keep them above floodwater.

The mapping program is separate from measures needed to deal with predicted sea level rise.

Mr Kotsiakos said the new maps

covered the more densely populated areas of the peninsula. “These areas are currently experiencing a high level of development and/or redevelopment,� he said. “Community members operating in this space expect council to promptly provide them with accurate and reliable information.�

Several councillors said flood maps were not accurate enough and that property owners needed to rely on them when planning to build or extend.

“Building [work] is being severely hampered,� Cr Graham Pittock told the meeting. “The problem is that land is not properly designated and builders can’t be sure [of getting floor levels correct] in flood-prone areas. “The private person needs to do due diligence up front.�

But even if they do, applicants must ensure their block has not been assessed for flooding between them gaining a planning permit and before build-

ing starts, since the land’s status could change. Meeting flood requirements can add many thousands of dollars to building costs.

Cr Lynn Bowden said the maps were too small to be useful.

All 34 maps were made available for public inspection on 10 June at shire offices. Acting director of planning Allan Cowley said the maps were an improvement on the old ones.

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From Dromana to Dromana

Bowled over: Graham Pittock with members of Dromana clubs and organisations who gave money towards the glass bowl being given to the community of Dromana, Ireland.

Picture: Yanni

AN elaborate glass bowl is about to be taken from one Dromana to another.

Created by Gordon Studio Glassblowers at Red Hill, the green bowl will be delivered by Cr Graham Pittock as a gift from 15 clubs and organisations in Dromana, Victoria, to the people of Dromana, Ireland.

The $1000 bowl was sent to Perth for engraving and displayed to its various donors last Friday at Safety Beach Sailing Club.

Cr Pittock leaves for Ireland on 20 June where he will join in celebrations marking 800 years of settlement at Dromana, Villierstown in West Waterford.

“It’sd a gift from the community of Dromana on the peninsula to the community of Dromana in Ireland,” he said.

As well as planting a tree, Cr Pittock can join in celebrations which include dancing, a Medieval feast, music, concerts and watch the falcons of the Irish Hawking Club at the Georgian Fete.

Planners urge action over eatery permit Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors will be asked if they want to continue legal action against an award-winning business that, although preparing and regularly serving food, claims it is not a restaurant.

Green Olive of Red Hill in 2008 was given a permit for “primary produce sales” and “manufacturing sales” after presenting plans that showed a small sales counter and tasting area in an existing shed.

Council officers say Green Olive now offers “a substantive menu of food and drink” prepared by two chefs in a commercial-sized kitchen served in an area equipped with 80 chairs.

It also runs cooking classes, has a large dry store and has “drastically modified” the internal layout of the endorsed plans.

Last year Green Olive won the “excellence in food tourism” section of the Victorian Tourism Awards and a silver medal at the Australian Tourism Awards.

However, Green Olive operates on a 10-hectare block of land and under the peninsula’s Green Wedge regulations a restaurant cannot be considered on land of less than 40ha.

Greg O’Donohue, who runs Green

Olive with his wife Sue on MorningtonFlinders Rd, Main Ridge, last Thursday said “we don’t run a restaurant”.

Before discontinuing a phone call from The News, Mr O’Donohue said the shire had previously threatened to take the issue to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) “but they seem to back off when they see our legal advice”.

“It seems all quiet at the moment,” Mr O’Donohue said.

The shire’s claim of non-compliance

by Green Olive appears to revolve around the definition of what constitutes a restaurant.

At a 1 June briefing, councillors were told that complaints about the use of the land were first made in 2011.

“After considering the relevant factors … it was determined that the land was being used as a restaurant and the owners were asked to comply with their planning permit and/or planning scheme,” the briefing was told.

The issue remained unresolved after several other meetings and in 2013 the council “sought high-level legal advice that confirmed our belief”.

Lawyers representing the council and Green Olive were also unable to reach an agreement and in August 2014 the council engaged Susan Brennan SC about obtaining an enforce-

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The response, given to the council on 9 April “was deemed insufficient” and officers are now recommending that a non-compliance order be sought from VCAT. They say the matter should be pursued because of evidence of breaches of the planning scheme, which the shire has a statutory obligation to enforce (“and there is a potential for criticism should we not act”).

Risks of not taking action include the “perception” of a business being granted an “unfair advantage”.

The officers also warn that the council could attract “negative publicity” by forcing a change “to a successful business with tourism links and high public profile”.

The officers acknowledge Green Olive is “successful and very popular” but say any potential losses “would only result due to [its] failure to act in accordance with the approved permit and/or scheme”.

On Friday the shire’s environment protection and community safety manager Claire Smith said discussions

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were being held with the operators of Green Olive “over alleged non-compliance with planning permit conditions”.

“No formal enforcement activities have been undertaken at this stage,” Ms Smith said.

The Green Olive website makes plenty of references to food and wine served at its “farm shop” as well as the following: “On a visit to our Farm Shop and Restaurant at Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula you can enjoy coffee from beans roasted on site, savour the smell of our herbs and spices as they roast, enjoy our homemade sausages or tapas dishes and even take a small taste of our farm home with you.”

The popular tripadvisor website says it is “#2 of 6 restaurants” in Main Ridge.

The visitmorningtonpeninsula website, the “official” website of the Mornington Peninsula, carries the following first-person description: “At Green Olive at Red Hill. … Our restaurant is located in the middle of our farm so we have plenty of outdoor space for the children to run around, away from the busy roads.”

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The Local Government Act requires the shire to review its procurement policy each financial year, but councillors last week agreed to a delay.

Compliance liaison officer Jackie Thorne, in a report to councillors, “acknowledged” the legislative requirement but said a delay would be “appropriate” with the review being made after finalisation of an internal audit and “the CEO’s organisational review is further progressed”.

Councillors will be presented with the review by October, two years since the policy was last formally considered by council.

Ms Thorne expects “improved clarity” from the organisational review which has already led to new appointments of senior managers, staff resignations and redundancies amid concerns raised by unions and staff associations.

Ms Thorne said trials being undertaken of a “Computron system” to “provide the internal control enhancements”.

“The CEO is conducting a shirewide organisational review which may result in structural changes as well as significant changes to what, as well as how, operations are conducted,” Ms Thorne said.

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Federal cuts force up child care costs MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire says it will continue to provide family day care, despite the imminent slashing of federal funding for the service.

As a result, the shire says it has been forced to double its administration levee from mid-July from 75 cents to $1.50 an hour for each child “rather than see this service lost to the community”.

The shire regards its family day care as a high quality, regulated home based child care service for children up to 13. Children are looked after in a registered carer’s home – not a day care centre.

Operators provide flexible care day and night, seven days a week under a licence agreement with the shire.

The shire is regarded as the administrator of the service which provides places for about 200 peninsula families. It compiles timesheets, ensures child care providers run clean and tidy premises and have relevant licences.

Home visits ensure compliance.

Fees depend on family incomes and are usually paid fortnightly. Rebates are recouped through child care assistance schemes.

The shire receives $140,000 from the federal government to help run of the service – but this will stop on 1 July.

Parents will be able to recoup a proportion of the increased fees through either the child care rebate or child care assistance. It is expected that no parent will be asked to pay the full amount of the increase.

The mayor Cr Bev Colomb said the family day care program was highly respected and had consistently met the requirements of the national quality framework (NQF). It was awarded a rating of “exceeding the national quality standards” at the most recent assessments and ratings visit.

“Council is committed to the FDC program and the wonderful service it provides in our community,” she said.

“It is always a difficult decision to raise fees, but to continue this important service in light of funding cuts leaves us no option.”

Cr Colomb said family day care users should contact the shire for further information about the new fees.

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Shire gives grants to 27 groups TWENTY-SEVEN community groups will share in $110,000 under Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 2015 Placemaking Grants Program. The grants range from $5000 to $2000.

Recipients include Dromana Fore-

shore Committee of Management, which will receive $4500 to pay for one of four fitness stations along the Dromana Foreshore bay trail, from the service station corner down to the Boat Hire Shed near Anthony’s Nose.

Top spot: Tyrone foreshore camping area near Rye. Picture: Yanni

Summer campers set record SUMMER saw a record number of campers on the Mornington Peninsula with people staying during the socalled shoulder periods either side of peak periods increasing by 25 per cent in comparison to the previous year, CEO Carl Cowie has stated in his most recent monthly report.

The figures were contained in his April report, which was presented to the council in late May. Mr Cowie said the department running foreshore camping was one of few in the shire that turned a profit.

“The 2014-15 season is now closed with a record occupancy of 112,000 nights being achieved,” he said.

“This increased occupancy continues to provide an affordable holiday, supporting the local economy and allowing visitors to experience all

that the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.”

He also praised the shire’s “highvis” cleaning team, which had worked hard to maintain foreshore facilities.

The shire has foreshore camping areas at Rosebud, Rye township and Sorrento. Committees of management control sites at Whitecliffs to Camerons Bight (“west” Rye to Blairgowrie-Sorrento), Capel Sound (Rosebud West) and Dromana as well as on the other side of the peninsula at Shoreham and Stony Point.

The shire charges $550 per site between 25 October and 20 December, and $995 between 31 January and 26 April. During peak season, sites with power costs $290 a week and $135 off-peak.

Mr Cowie said other highlights in

his report included going to tender for replacement of the Warringine boardwalk along the coast between Hastings and Bittern that was destroyed in the Hastings fire of 3 January. Later in the night, councillors awarded the tender for $335,000 to a Hawthorn company, which will complete the 712-metre boardwalk by August.

CCTV systems for Mornington (an upgrade), Mt Eliza and Mt Martha would be installed by October, Mr Cowie said.

Mr Cowie said he’d had a good meeting with Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins in which they’d discussed the state government’s plans to cap council rates, and the review underway of the councillor code of conduct.

Mike Hast

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Golden hopes: Frank Krsolvic (white shorts, front) with members of Rye Bowls Club’s victorious Division 1 team.

Rye’s youngest goes for gold NOT content with being a member of Rye Bowls Club’s first ever Division 1 premiership team, Frank Krsolvic is this week challenging the best at the Australian Bowls open championships on the Gold Coast.

The youngest player, at 16, in that victorious Rye side, Krsolvic is playing in the open men's singles, open pairs, open fours and under-18 singles. The matches started last Saturday and end Sunday.

“Frank’s entry to the game is

interesting,” club official Bruce Sowerbutts said. “A few years ago two of our members took up a Bowls Victoria program to introduce the game to schoolchildren. This involved them showing a group of pupils and a teacher from Rye Primary School the basics of bowls.

“Nine-year-old Frank - one of these kids - took to it like a duck to water.”

The program faded when it was realised the children prefered cricket and footy – “but the seed had been

planted and, who knows, in later life they may take it up,” Mr Sowerbutts said.

Krsolvic attends Rosebud Secondary and plays bowls as often as he can.

For the record: Rye beat Dromana by 20 shots (103-83) to win its first Division 1 flag in 56 years at Rosebud Country Club Bowls Club in March.

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Saga of ‘landlocked’ block could be over THE Barkers Rd closure saga may have come to an end but such is the nature of epic tales that it may well have a stanza or two to run.

The story so far: a vacant block at 2 Barkers Rd, Main Ridge, was bought by Ms Antoinette Noronho for $425,000 at a mortgagee’s auction in early 2013 after the previous owner had failed to get permission for an access road to his “landlocked” 16-hectare property. Previous sale price: nearly $1 million.

Ms Noronho seeks access to her land via a track through a Parks Victoria reserve, the Main Ridge Nature Conservation Reserve, which abounds, according to 12 neighbourhood objectors, with flora including “a rare native orchid”. This destruction is a great pity, they say.

But access she will get, since all landowners have a legal right to this, which was made clear at the 9 June council meeting. The access road sought will do far less damage than a possible alternative, which would require expensive roadworks that would destroy a fern gully down the slope of Manton Creek, the meeting was told.

The nature reserve will gain about 5700 square metres as a result of closing Barkers Rd. The reserve will gain a further 7000 square metres of land from Ms Noronho. She will pay for the new compacted crushed rock access road along a sixmetre wide road reserve. The unused section will be left to return to its natural state.

At the council meeting it was, to simplify the arguments, lawyers (for access) versus their opponents. Cr David Gibb, staunch green wedge defender, was joined by Cr Antonella Celi. Against them was barrister Cr Hugh Fraser and retired County Court judge Cr Tim Wood.

Shire road safety officer Nicola Belcher’s re-

sponses follow councillors’ questions: Cr Gibb asked why Ms Noronho wanted access.

Ms Belcher: To clear weeds and do fire management work. That is on hold for lack of access.

Cr Celi: Can’t the road access wait until a [house] planning permit is sought? Yes, but they need access now for the other work.

Cr Wood: Are not all property owners entitled to lawful access to their land? Yes. Cr Wood: Parks Victoria supports the access application?

Yes. Cr Wood: The sacrifice of vegetation is less by this access route than would be the case if Barkers Rd were to continue and a bridge was built over Manton Creek, in which case unique flora and fauna would be lost? Yes. Cr Fraser: Am I right in recalling that Barkers Rd ends in a fern gully, that the road is only formalised for a very short way [past the access point sought], becoming a track? Yes. Cr Gibb: Effectively the block is landlocked and an application to bridge Manton Creek would be refused because it would run foul of flora and fauna laws? That is outside my area of expertise.

Cr Gibb: Is it not the case that you’re asking us to unlock their land, which is technically landlocked without access to Barkers Rd, and arguably you’re unlikely to get permission to build a bridge over Manton Creek and they shouldn’t be trespassing on the flora and fauna reserve? They have a right to legal access to their property.

Cr Fraser: Every owner of land that is landlocked has the right to apply to the Supreme Court to have a right of access granted? Yes. The motion, moved Cr Wood, seconded Cr Fraser, was carried. Like all good sagas, we can await a strange or unusual twist in the tale.

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Resort tops lighthouse in image warfare Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au OPPONENTS of the RACV’s proposed $135 million resort at Cape Schanck are using image warfare and the internet to win converts and keep pressure on decision-makers.

The latest tactic is an internet survey that allows comments both for and against the controversial development that will rise five storeys – almost 30 metres – and accommodate 650 conference delegates, up from the existing 250 limit.

A pamphlet promoting the six-question survey includes an arresting image of the proposed resort dwarfing Cape Schanck’s iconic lighthouse.

The new anti-resort push comes as the issue gained complexity following an abandoned meeting of Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors last month. Councillors had been set to approve the resort mid-May but got cold feet over potential conflict of interest as most of the 11 councillors are members of the RACV (“Conflict call puts brakes on resort”, The News, 26/5/15).

The shire asked Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins to rule on the potential conflict and The News understands a report was due on 5 June but a decision had not been made by last Friday.

The resort application was on the council agenda of 22 June but was withdrawn and is likely to be debated at a council meeting in July, assuming the conflict matter is resolved.

Objectors have been lobbying Nepean state MP Martin Dixon, who last month was critical of councillors for

Upsized: The historic Cape Schanck lighthouse, built in 1859 and 21 metres high (69ft) was the tallest structure on the peninsula for many years but will be dwarfed by its precinct neighbour, the proposed RACV resort, as shown in this digitally altered image. Picture: Friends of Cape Schanck

baulking at voting on the resort, and also criticised the council for dumping its planning committee in favour of bringing important planning matters to full council meetings.

“The nonsense at council over the past few weeks is only helping them avoid their responsibility to vote,” he told one objector.

“I will be finalising my letter to both the Planning Minister and the Local Government Minister ... to express my deep concern at what can only be described as ‘amateur hour’ by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.”

The News understands that Mr Dixon, under pressure from objectors, suggested to the RACV that it lower the resort by setting about 3.5 metres into the ground but this was rejected.

Objectors also have lobbied the state Opposition’s planning and local government spokesman David Davis, who has been showing an increased interest in peninsula affairs in recent months.

Ian Renwick of Friends of Cape Schanck, one of several groups in a loose alliance opposing the project, said Mornington Peninsula Shire had asked the RACV to “erect height poles to provide residents and councillors with a clear indication of the scale of the proposed building to assist in their planning approval process” but the RACV said this was too complicated.

“The RACV and its consultants Tract tried to show the height with blue party balloons one midweek afternoon but couldn’t get them high enough due to the wind,” he said.

“So we were left to think of other ways to try and comprehend what the RACV has planned, and came up with the photo montage. The lighthouse is 21 metres high compared to the proposed redevelopment at 31 metres.”

Objectors have taken to calling the proposed resort the “mothership” or “Ayers Rock”, and it is the bulk of the building that has upset many people.

Many locals supported the concept initially but then saw plans for the huge building and changed their minds.

Mr Renwick said the top of the proposed resort would be 45 metres higher than the lighthouse, and would be seen from far out to sea. “Perhaps the RACV’s resorts at Torquay and Cape Schanck can signal each other,” he said with tongue in cheek.

He said some objectors were concerned the RACV would repeat the tactics used at Torquay where the organisation won council approval for four storeys but then went to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in 2010 and won approval for a fifth storey, taking the building on golf club land from 16 to 19.6 metres high. At Cape Schanck, the RACV is allowed to erect a 160-room resort but has said it will build a 120-room complex.

As of Friday, 154 people had completed the survey, with 93 per cent (143) not supporting the proposal. About 42 per cent described themselves as nonCape Schanck residents, 40 per cent as permanent and 12 per cent part-timers.  www.surveymonkey.com/s/ TT62L3H

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Studies reveal rising risks for Western Port’s coast Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE latest studies into rising sea levels show beaches and foreshores will be affected throughout Western Port, with the biggest loss of land to inundation occurring in the northern section of the bay.

While beaches from Somers to Flinders with steeper foreshores will in large part retain their existing profiles, erosion is expected to increase as cliffs become more exposed to the sea.

The studies also warn that underground water supplies will increasingly be salt affected.

Land surrounding the bay’s tidal channels, such as those at Hastings and Merricks Creek, will also come under increasing pressure from rising levels in Western Port and water flowing from the land.

The latest data on projected sea level rise, storm surge and erosion in Western Port is contained in the Western Port Local Coastal Hazard Assessment.

The study area includes all shorelines of Western Port and French Island, as well as the northern shorelines of Phillip Island from Newhaven to Seal Rocks.

Although the study does not predict the effects of rising sea levels on properties, it does take account of such existing coastal structures as Yaringa Boat harbour, Somerville, the Port of Hastings, Western Port Marina, the Crib Point and

Level threat: Changes will come to low lying beaches like Somers as the waters rise in Western Port, although only those properties close to sea level will face direct damage.

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Stony Point jetties and the HMAS Cerberus defence base, the Blind Bight boat ramp, the Cowes Jetty, Phillip Island Bridge and rock walls at Tooradin.

The report says beaches between Balnarring and Somers are already being eroded. “Western Port has significant social, economic, built and natural values that have been identified as at risk from the impacts of sea level rise and storm surge,� Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP),

regional manager, Rod Anderson said. “This assessment brings together the best historical knowledge of the Western Port coastline with detailed modelling and projected sea level rise data for the years 2040, 2070 and 2100. “The modelling from the assessment will help land managers and owners in Western Port to make decisions about how to prepare and respond to climate risks along the coast.�

Detailed assessments were made of four areas along the coast includ-

ing from Balnarring to Somers in the south.

Mr Anderson said the study’s results would “influence future planning decisions, emergency management frameworks, local infrastructure maintenance, and regional climate adaptation planning� by all levels of government. “It will also be used to continue conversations so that we can better understand community values and priorities in Western Port, and to identify opportunities for collaborative action on

climate change.�

The Western Port Local Coastal Hazard Assessment project is funded by the Victorian Government and delivered in partnership with Melbourne Water, South East Councils Climate Change Alliance, and the municipalities of Bass Coast, Cardinia, Casey and Mornington Peninsula.

To view the final project reports, fact sheet and frequently asked questions go to www.seccca.org.au/projects/ western-port-local-coastal-hazardsassessment.

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Continued from Page 1 Mr Cowley said the maps would not be perfect but would reduce worries for the building industry overall. Certificates would be issued to indicate the status of land. “In terms of individual properties, the purpose of mapping is to seek [to establish] a floor level, so when people come to build they seek that floor level and if there is a dispute there is an appeal process,� he said.

The shire is using a computer program that combines a topographical map with an image showing the location of buildings. Rainfall is modelled at varying levels of intensity and run-off tracked.

Mr Kotsiakos said flash storms must generate a certain water depth to be classed as flooding. Rising water caused by blocked drains was not classed as a flood, but if an area’s drain network was undersize, the affected area could be classed as flood-prone.

Cr Tim Rodgers drew attention to a disclaimer on the maps, which states that Victoria and Mornington Peninsula Shire “do not warrant the [maps’] accuracy or completeness of information ... and any person using or relying upon such information does so on the basis that [Victoria and the shire] shall bear no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any errors, faults, defects or ommissions [sic] in the information.�

Mr Kotsiakos said this was a standard statement.

Cr Rodgers queried difficulties with loading the maps on to the shire website, asking shire CEO Carl Cowie if he had a comment on the website. “Not a polite one,� Mr Cowie said, saying the files “are massive; very, very substantial.�

Crs Antonella Celi and Anne Shaw, supporting the map plan, said it was a significant step forward and provided certainty for builders and property owners. It was part of the shire’s extensive drainage strategy and was just a stage in a continuing program.

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Rye traders get CCTV in shire deal RYE’S shopping strip will soon be equipped with closed-circuit TV cameras after years of trader campaigning for increased security measures in the township, which intensified after the death of a young man punched in a brawl on 31 December 2012.

The $48,000, two-year deal will see traders installing CCTV cameras in and outside their premises for both street and shop security. Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors voted for the scheme at their 9 June meeting after an effort by some councillors to delay the initiative.

The shire will provide a maximum 50 per cent rebate to traders who install cameras, which will be privately owned. The funds will support about 30 systems, with footage to be made available to police and the shire.

The money will be allocated through Rye Beach Business Association, which The News reported on April 27 was being encouraged to have traders install CCTV after failed promises by the shire and state government.

After years of trouble in the area, including the death, more than 2000 people signed a petition in March 2013 calling on the shire to install surveillance cameras in Rye, citing the “ongoing violence and vandalism in this area for many years� and the deterrent effect of CCTV. Encouragement for the move came from Nepean Ward councillors Tim Rodgers and Hugh Fraser. Cr Rodgers said many Sorrento traders had installed CCTV, which had made the town’s main street safer.

Nepean MP Martin Dixon and the state Opposition’s community safety spokesman, Edward O’Donohue, visited Rye recently with Caterina Politi, the mother of 22-year-old David Cassai,

who died after a New Year’s Eve 2012 brawl.

Mr Dixon and Mr O’Donohue used the visit to call on the Labor government to fund CCTV cameras for Rye’s shopping precinct, something that was promised by the Coalition during the election campaign last year.

If it had won, the Coalition would have given the shire council $250,000 for Rye cameras.

The new privately owned and maintained cameras will be a strong deterrent to street vandalism and violence as well as shop security, councillors were told, and could reduce costs to the shire of damage and graffiti in the area under surveillance.

While the system will not be connected to a central monitoring facility, “it is considered that private systems represent a good cost-effective compromise�, officers told councillors.

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Music on mount SAVE Our Seat is holding “Wonga Weekend� in the lower level of Arthurs Hotel on Arthurs Seat 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday 27 and 28 June.

Organisers call it a celebration at Arthurs Seat with “art, music, talk, Devonshire tea and a few bubbles� to raise funds for the group’s ongoing opposition to the proposed $18 million gondola.

The event is named after the wonga pigeon that once nested on the summit.

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Call for green alert on port’s future Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au OPPONENTS to a container port at Hastings are being warned not to give up the fight just because the state government plans to lease the Port of Melbourne with guarantees of no competition for 50 years.

The Preserve Western Port Action Group wants the government to “pursue sustainable developments that support the tourism and recreational boating industries” as an alternative to further industrialising Western Port.

The group was Infrastructure Victoria to begin its assessment of whether Bay West in Port Phillip or Hastings is the best location for the state’s next container port.

“Detailed submissions will be sought and the government will then decide and legislate on the location before the next state election,” the action group’s president Geoff Nottle said.

“The most persuasive arguments put forward by vested interests will win out and the government is clearly seeking to avoid the political pain of the final decision.”

The action group is also wary of statements by Ports Minister Luke Donnellan and Hastings Port Development Authority CEO Mike Lean that Hastings could be a port for “bulk” commodities.

The group and other environmental-

ists are likely to oppose any moves to use Hastings for exporting brown coal from the La Trobe Valley or increase shipments of petroleum products and natural liquefied gas (LNG).

Ports Minister Luke Donnellan told the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee on 22 May that the government is “expecting the Port of Hastings Development Authority to chase opportunities in bulk to continue to grow the port down there”.

“There are enormous opportunities, obviously, in relation to storage of petroleum, because we are importing so much petroleum now.

“I would also like to see them look at chasing down business in the energy sector, because the Latrobe Valley has enormous brown coal deposits, gas and so forth.”

Mr Nottle told The News on Monday that although the government was being “pretty vague” about Hastings being a bulk port, “we would oppose any increase in shipping … or making Western Port another industrialised waterway”.

In a news release from the action group Mr Nottel quotes Mr Donnellan as telling the parliamentary committee that “development of the second container port will be demand driven, with timing determined when the Port of Melbourne reaches capacity”.

“The possibility of a state government industrialising Westernport and building a container port at Hastings is

still 100 per cent on the table and our community needs to be aware that this can happen,” Mr Nottle states.

“This ‘demand driven’ approach of the government to a container port is in stark contrast to the build it and they may come approach of the former Liberal National Party government.

“While the economic drivers for the huge investment may have changed, the possibility of Hastings being a container port has not.”

Mr Donnellan has also told the parliamentary committee: “I think we really need a thorough and rigorous analysis by Infrastructure Victoria - by economists, transport planners and the like - to actually get it right. I think we need to, as much as we can, put it into an independent entity to do it, not to put it into the hands of politicians.

“In terms of when we need to make a decision, we would make it during this term.”

Mr Nottel said Bass Coast Shire Council wanted its views to be considered by Infrastructure Victoria.

“With tourism contributing $653 million to the Phillip Island (Bass Coast Shire) economy in 2012-13 representing, 37.9 per cent of gross regional product, employing 5700 people and providing 38.2 per cent of regional employment the adverse impact of a container port could devastate the economy,” Mr Nottel said. Recreational boating added another $500m a year to Western Port’s economy.

Lasting impression: A hooded plover takes refuge in a footprint left on a beach within Mornington Peninsula National Park.

Plover numbers state’s worst FIGURES released by BirdLife Australia last week confirm the disappointing hooded plover breeding season on the Mornington Peninsula.

The News reported in March that just four chicks survived to fledgling [flying] stage out of 34 chicks that hatched and final figures match this.

BirdLife members monitored 156 pairs on Victorian surf beaches from the far west to south Gippsland. In total 67 birds fledged. The peninsula was the worst area in the state followed by south Gippsland with five chicks.

Best results occurred in the far west region with 25 chicks surviving to fledge. Phillip Island had 12. All other zones had single figures.

There are fewer than 600 hooded plovers left in Victoria.

In February, Nepean MP Martin Dixon called on the state government to introduce a total ban on dogs in Mornington Peninsula National Park but the Labor state government’s environment minister Lisa Neville rejected the call and accused Mr Dixon of “waging war on dog walke rs”.

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Shire’s future rubbish target ups capacity THE landfill in Hampton Park likely to be the destination for shire rubbish after Rye tip closes is set to be expanded.

Last week it was reported that French-based Suez Environnement, operator of the Hampton Park landfill, or tip, would expand to adjacent land that could take waste for many more years (“Quarry waste target again”, The News, 9/6/15).

The Hampton Park landfill is a key plank in the shire’s future waste disposal strategy as it looks for sites to set up a so-called bulk haul centre that would take waste from smaller trucks and take it off the peninsula in larger vehicles.

The shire is looking at several places for the bulk haul centre including Rye,

Mornington, Tyabb and two sites in Dromana – a shire depot in Brasser Ave in the town’s industrial estate and the disused Pioneer quarry on the Arthurs Seat escarpment.

Suez, asked by The News if it had bought more property for its Hampton Park landfill, said it had “no current plan to purchase adjoining property”.

It was later revealed Suez had already bought the adjoining land, which is a sand quarry about to be closed and converted into a rubbish tip.

Melbourne’s waste management authority, Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group, stated that the quarry had been bought by SITA Australia, now trading under the name of its parent company, Suez Environne-

ment.

It said the company had “purchased the Kingsvale site (adjacent to the Hallam Rd landfill site) from Rinker. The Kingsvale site is soon to be closed as a sandmining operation. This site could potentially be used as an extension of the existing Hallam Rd landfill, when the space at the Hallam Rd site is filled”.

At a public meeting last month about the shire’s draft Waste and Resource Recovery report, meeting chairman Cr David Gibb, who has been the council’s waste expert since 1999 and is now its representative on the metro group, said Suez’s Hampton Park landfill would be full in 13 years. Later a shire officer said the landfill had an

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Mornington Peninsula Shire was subsumed into the metro waste group last August. It had previously been the independent Mornington Peninsula Regional Waste Management Group (trading as Peninsula Zero Waste) from 1999 until 2014.

Cr Gibb was the peninsula group’s chairman. He and former CEO Michael Kennedy had fought off several previous attempts to force the shire into the metro region.

Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group recently announced more organic waste would be diverted from landfill with the approval of a new organics processing facility in the southeast that would take up to

120,000 tonnes of green waste.

“EPA Victoria recently granted a works approval to Sacyr Industrial for the construction of a new, fully enclosed, in-vessel aerobic composting and maturation facility in Dandenong South to process organic waste collected from kerbsides in eight council areas in the southeast of Melbourne,” the group stated.

“Sacyr is one of three companies developing organics processing facilities in the southeast as part of the Metropolitan Organics Strategy to increase the recovery, processing and beneficial use of organic waste (garden and food) collected by metropolitan councils for the next 15 years.”

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NEWS DESK School holidays

Mural celebrates long-gone era

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s school holiday program offers a range of activities for children, including incursions and excursions.

Programs are run weekdays Monday 29 June-Friday 10 July and are open to primary school-aged children.

Venues are the Civic Reserve Recreation Centre, Mornington, 7.30am6.30pm; Bentons Square Community Centre, Mornington, 7.30am-6.30pm and Hastings Community Hub, Hastings, 7.30am-6.30pm.

Annual family registration fees are $20. A Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate can reduce these fees.

Details: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au The Youth Services Team will also be hosting its winter school holiday program. It is open to all young people living in, or going to school, on the Mornington Peninsula.

Activities will be based at Shed 11 and the Hastings Youth Centre. They are open to those aged 10-17 years.

Activities at Shed 11 are free and bookings are not required, although staff require completed consent forms.

PENINSULA artist Simon White’s eye-catching mural of the old Red Hill train is on the side brick wall at Red Hill Trading Co. on the Red HillShoreham Rd. “I painted the mural in exterior acrylic paints over three layers of exterior primer,” he said. “The idea was to celebrate the Red Hill train that ran from the 1920s-1950s.

“It was used to transport passengers and local produce to Bittern and Dromana. It was very difficult to plan a railway up the hill and took some time and persistence from local farmers, but it was greatly celebrated when completed.”

White, 45, says he works predominately as a painter, but also enjoys drawing, photography and sculpture. He has had solo exhibitions at The Art Shed, Red Hill and Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza.

Meeting of minds over little matters of great importance

By David Harrison Besgrove St bunker, 7pm Tuesday 9 June. Stalwarts cooled (literally) their heels until doors were unlocked.

Initial absence of biscuits remedied personally by C Cowie CEO. THIS was a meeting as action-packed as Audie Murphy’s war, or the Westerns he made later in his safer role as an actor. And, as action-packed events are usually accompanied by the munching of sweets, the meeting was marked by the rhythmic movement of syncopated jaws masticating mints.

First up was five footpath proposals, ranging from Mornington to Sorrento through Mt Martha, Dromana and McCrae. Total cost of the proposals: $1.22 million, dealt with in about six minutes, or about $200,000 every minute and a bit. Footpaths are among the shire’s prime concerns.

Councillors took somewhat longer, and the temperature began to rise, when the closure of Barkers Rd, Main Ridge, was discussed. Following this was the premier item of the night – flood mapping, a debate of nearly an hour that dealt with almost every peninsula dweller’s hip pocket nerve.

Even the hills were alive with the sound of rushing water, with unlikely places deemed flood-prone. Now will come the clicking of calculators as higher – or lower – building costs and

insurance premiums are worked out.

The maps are a sort of “Flood-lotto”: about 20,000 properties formerly designated flood-prone are the winners. No one has been added to the flood list – yet.

The peninsula’s heritage was augmented by the proposed inclusion of Sorrento’s Ocean Beach Rd commercial precinct, the town’s main street and surrounds, with its beautiful, irreplaceable stone buildings. Residents have six weeks to make submissions on the proposal, now on exhibition.

Much on council meeting agendas is what one might describe as routine.

But all is important, as was the Playspace Strategy, which provides outdoor activity areas for children.

To describe it as “motherhood” material is for too trite for CW even to contemplate, now that he is a grandfather. But he can remember – and now rejoices in taking the children’s children to peninsula parks and playgrounds.

After a short discussion of grants, fire flared in an item about a shire plan to borrow $2 million, which centred on a bit of spare cash sloshing around

in the budget that probably made it unnecessary to borrow more than about $400,000. Councillors keep a keen eye out for such things.

Then, the kindergarten registration process was well canvassed. Cr Andrew Dixon, declaring he was now 28 and would probably be getting involved in the foreseeable future in begetting and therefore kindergartens, took a keen interest. It is a problem with no perfect solution, this keeping little friends together through kinder, preschool and then formal schooling.

More procedural matters broke CW out of his reverie on playgrounds and kindergartens – a visit from a beautiful granddaughter is imminent – to a more pedantic topic: our sustainable peninsula.

The words “Committed to a Sustainable Peninsula” are emblazoned on every shire sign, envelope, article of correspondence, drinking mug and, Council Watch thinks, ballpoint pen in stationery cupboards and stores at the three council offices. And on shire vehicles, too.

Not for much longer, which might be a good thing, since often the commitment is honoured in the breach. Councillors have voted to expunge the meaningless motto.

Perhaps the new shire slogan should be: “Committed to thrift on behalf of ratepayers.”

Here’s a tiny example: For the five footpath schemes mentioned earlier, each one had repeated about 500 pro forma words, possibly required by statute, setting out the shire’s authority for preparing the scheme, the statutory process, the shire contribution, how property owners would be levied, etc.

Each of these repetitions occupied about two pages of the 63-page agenda, or about 17 per cent of the entire document.

Is there a soul on the entire peninsula whose life is so bereft of meaningful ways to fill time that they would read all this five times? Why can’t it be rearranged and printed once, with reference to the five items to which it applies?

Perhaps once is enough, as an audience member said as she galloped out of a Florence Foster Jenkins concert. Dear Florence, a soprano famed for her “lack of rhythm, pitch, and tone; her aberrant pronunciation; and her generally poor singing ability”, can be heard on YouTube massacring Mozart.

According to Wikipedia, feisty Flo dismissed “the abundant audience laughter during her performances” as the work of “hoodlums” planted by her rivals.

But back to the agenda. CW urges a redesign, a revamp, a fresheningup, to revivify it and to save paper.

Is an entire multi-coloured A4 page

required to announce a meeting?

Then another page devoted to naming the councillors and their wards, the executive management team, and to advertise the audio recording and the “hearing loop to assist those with hearing devices”?

Following that, pages devoted to the contents (two) and the opening and welcome (one), all of them wantonly wide-open and windy, humbly praying that heavenly blessings, direction, strength and “courage to make wise decisions with grace and dignity” descend upon councillors. Does one need courage to make wise decisions?

Is being habitually rude to the chair gracious and/or dignified?

CW suspects much shire literature appears as it does “because that’s the way we’ve always done it”. Time for a courageous change! But no need for consultants: common sense comes free. A few lessons in précis writing would not go amiss. Example: “for a period of six weeks” could become “for six weeks” with no change of meaning.

Does all of the above cunningly disguise the absence of zap! at some meetings? CW can get restless when meetings roll on too calmly, when the high point might be Mr Cowie fetching biscuits for the gallery. Not to in any way to diminish such a gesture.

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CELSIUS Treasure hunt: A full scale replica of the projectile fired by gunners from Pt Nepean intrigues Mornington Peninsula Justices Association chairman Graham Unwin, Southern Ocean Exploration’s Mark Ryan and Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices director Ben Loois. It was made by Mt Eliza Secondary College student Josh Daly.

It’s a long shot, but divers aim to retrieve historic shell PROJECT Longshot is a most timely event in the centenary of Anzac. So says Mark Ryan, of Southern Ocean Exploration, who addressed the Mornington Peninsula Justices’ Association last week.

He described the circumstances surrounding the firing of the first British Empire shot in World War I – and the modern-day efforts of his volunteer divers to find the relic.

Records show that war had been declared for only a matter of hours when gunners at Fort Nepean were ordered to “stop or sink” the German freighter SS Pfalz as it steamed for the Heads and open sea on 5 August 1914.

Their "heave to" shot across the bow forced the ship to return to Portsea and internment for the duration of the war.

To search for the shell, the Defence department has allowed the exploration company use of a Royal Navy magnetometer - specialist sonar equipment – said to be capable of “finding a .22 shell buried deep in sand”.

Mr Ryan admitted finding a six-inch shell inside the deep and fast-flowing Rip would be a “difficult mission”.

“Our group of divers believe it is there and will make every endeavour to find it,” he said.

“It can be found.”

Mr Ryan said Southern Ocean Exploration was not a treasure hunting group. “Our main aim is to find ship wrecks, photograph them and submit reports to Heritage Victoria,” he said.

“We were much encouraged by [former Premier] Ted Baillieu in 2013 to search for the long shot.”

Artists’ hub for Police Point THE refurbished gatekeeper’s cottage and, later, the superintendent’s cottage at Police Point will create a vibrant hub for artists and artisans at Point Nepean.

The cottages date from 1852 and 1888 and have primary heritage status. They will have a several uses being organised by Mornington Peninsula Shire’s libraries, arts and culture unit.

Unit manager Geoff Carson and Southern Peninsula arts officer Jo Ridgeway, and their panel, have met with consultants, artists and community members on site to develop programs and ideas for the precinct. They also advised on other aspects of the park’s development, such as landscaping and a play space.

They aim to establish the cottage precincts as a premier public arts and culture site. This role was foreshadowed by the mayor Cr Bev Colomb, who spoke of preliminary progress and her vision for the park at an open day in December.

An artist-in-residence program at the gatekeeper’s cottage will allow artists and cultural experts to immerse themselves in their craft. The program aims to meet international and national standards, and is expected to draw “significant artists and cultural practitioners” to the park.

Those already invited to invited to apply include writers and directors, painters, ceramicists and sculptors.

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LETTERS Change for better The mayor, Cr Bev Colomb, Cr Hugh Fraser and other councillors who voted to support the “streamlining and regularising” of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s planning processes are to be congratulated.

The mayor’s comment (“Council scraps planning group” The News, 2/6/15) supported by Cr Hugh Fraser’s letter (“Council changes”) in the same edition indicates that planning matters which were previously considered by council at a special committee meeting will now be dealt with at full council meetings, which are generally more widely attended by the public.

The new process should improve rather than diminish transparency, scrutiny and consistency. There is no change in the ability of developers and objectors to present their case before the council. The only difference being that those applications which were previously heard by the council in committee will now be heard at council meetings.

The new process does not alter the state government’s mandatory requirement that planning applications be exhibited for 14 days and planning amendments for at least one month.

Under the new streamlined process and procedures any councillor can more quickly call in a planning application and, rather than being considered by the officers, it will be considered by the full council. In the opinion of the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ & Residents’ Association this change makes it less likely that an individual councillor will be able to influence a planning decision.

It is pleasing to see that the council is moving into the 21st century. We are encouraged by recent comments by the new CEO and are hopeful that under his leadership and with support from many of the good employees who we have encountered at the shire that it will become more open and transparent.

Alan Nelsen, president Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ & Residents’ Association

Doing their best It was with dismay that so many readers saw the article “Claws bared over cattery” (The News9/6/15) about the recent council meeting and the attack on the Mornington animal shelter.

At last we have an animal shelter which we can all take pride in. It could serve as a role model for so many others. The staff are caring, compassionate and knowledgeable.

The animals are treated with love and respect. The re-homing rates are growing due to the enormous effort of staff and rescue groups.

Why then are a few people complaining? Do these people have expe-

rience and a background in this area?

Are they contributing positively to the future of our shelter and the animals?

I think not; they have their own agenda.

Let us all work towards a good outcome for these little ones.

We can start with pushing for public awareness of the necessity of desexing pets. No more backyard breeders, no more 'just letting the cat/dog just have one litter so that the kids can experience it' or because they think it is good for their pet.

Make people aware of the consequences of their actions. Make people responsible for their actions.

Perhaps the paper might like to make a difference by helping to promote the re-homing work done by the pound and the rescue groups.

Karen Willeard, Mt Martha

Pet problems Statistics for pets adopted from the Shire Community Animal Shelter are not good (“Claws bared over Cattery”, The News 9/6/15). According to the April monthly report to the community, only five pets were directly adopted from the shelter.

If it were not for staff and volunteers directly liaising with pet rescue groups and vets, the kill rate for unclaimed pets would be closer to 100 per cent.

A horrifying fact.

Animals at the shelter are not being adopted because prices for adult pets are much higher than other shelters.

The first step in direct adoptions is to lower prices and advertise these.

The funds are there to have a full time, qualified, onsite hands on kennel supervisor. This supervisor would be used to recruit, train and oversee volunteers, implement and advertise direct adoptions and deal with problems that arise from the daily routine of caring for the animals. This would allow the staff to do their jobs without interruption.

Clare Smith [shire environment protection and community safety manager] is wrong about [the shire] having “recently allocated” $250,000 to build the new cattery. This was allocated in last year’s budget.

So far, all we have from the architects are concept drawings, in short, only an artist’s impression that takes only a few hours to draft.

Volunteers working full time at the shelter are a valuable resource. Thank you to the shire CEO Carl Cowie and the mayor Bev Colomb for meeting with the barred volunteers to try to resolve this situation.

The longer this goes on, the more volunteers we lose. This is costing the shire and ratepayers money and extra care for the pets at the shelter.

Doris Campbell, member Morninton Peninsula Ratepayers’ & Residents’ Association

Value experience Per Carlson states: “My experience has shown the resident minority groups are dominated by retirees with time to kill” (“Silent challenge”, Letters, The News 2/6/15). While I might agree with a few points made in his letter, I would draw attention to what I see as the reality of the situation regarding “minority” resident groups.

Firstly, those who wish to control others often endeavour to keep them so busy that they have no time for (or are prevented from) reflecting on and considering the bigger picture (can’t see the forest for the trees), so the silent majority focus on more immediate personal issues with no spare time to participate in resident groups.

Retirees, on the other hand, have lived a life within that realm, amassing much knowledge, experience and wisdom. In retirement one has time to reflect on the past and more fully consider the bigger picture.

To denigrate or belittle such elders, as appears to be the intention of the quote, demonstrates a poor understanding of the valuable role in our society’s elders or “retirees with time to kill” play.

Gary Naughton, Sorrento

Available data Recently Mornington Peninsula Shire Council voted to spend $50,000 to obtain a report that examined a range of issues associated with the provision of a warm water pool at the Colchester Rd, Rosebud, swimming centre.

While the intended outcome may be an admirable, it is quite absurd to pay a consultant to prepare a report that will be based on information and data that it already knows (or should know) or is freely available to it.

Would not shire officers just refer to section 189 of the Local Government Act to ascertain how it may form a partnership with the private sector?

Should the shire not know what are “best practices” in Local government procurement, given that it does it every day?

Could shire officers not speak with Sport and Recreation Victoria directly regarding its Better Pools funding program as a possible source of funds?

Does the shire not have internal expertise in respect of sustainable energy, in particular the potential of geothermal techniques for the warm water pool?

Given the vast amounts of costly reports that the shire procured as part of the SPA project, surely a review of these documents would provide it with relevant information about what’s necessary for a warm water pool?

Would not shire officers speaking directly with the owner operator of the Colchester Rd pool be the most expeditious way for the shire to determine

what infrastructure improvements are needed at the facility?

It is all well and good building something, but where is the analysis that clearly demonstrates the demand for a warm water pool? Notwithstanding, if the $50,000 earmarked for the report was actually spent on providing the facilities that were supported by the analysis and recommendation of shire officers, rather than giving more money to a group of consultants (from which a recommendation for capital expenditure would no doubt ensue), there probably would not be too many complaints from the local community.

[Shire CEO Carl Cowie sure has his work cut out for him in the real world education of not only his staff, but also our elected councillors.

Ian Bennett, Fingal

Learn tip lessons On 2 June, I was among residents who attended a “Have your say” meeting to comment on Mornington Peninsula Shire’s new draft strategy on waste disposal and resource recovery.

We listened in horror as Rye tip neighbours described the stench, invading litter and pet dogs kept indoors so as to not eat the rubbish dropped by scavenging birds.

Why is the shire so adamant on keeping waste on the peninsula by extending Rye tip? Taking it to a nearby established landfill is best practice, is favoured by state government policy and will cost us peanuts.

I recall when the shire earmarked the old Pioneer quarry in Dromana as our next tip. Despite the stupidity of dumping rubbish next to Arthurs Seat State Park, we were told it was the only viable option – what a crock that turned out to be. That the Ross Trust’s commercial interests took precedence over the wellbeing of our environment, community, reputation and businesses was scandalous.

So why in this latest waste strategy report would the shire again consider Dromana for a “rubbish bulk haul facility”, a site for compacting rubbish for haulage to landfill? (“Quarry waste target again”, The News, 9/6/15.)

That Dromana is “centrally” located is a nonsense – the bulk haul facility won’t be available for residents to bring their trailers. Sure it needs to be accessible for the kerbside rubbish trucks and the outgoing haulage trucks, but mostly it needs to be well away from residences, high season traffic and our state or national parks.

Take heed from those who’ve endured the repugnance of Rye tip. Putrescible rubbish does not belong near residences in the Dromana industrial estate, and it certainly does not belong at the old Pioneer quarry site next to our treasured state park (speaking of which, why are we still waiting for its

long overdue rehabilitation?)

We have plenty of space on the peninsula. Other municipalities would envy the relatively easy task faced by our council – shut the Rye tip and build a bulk haul facility with state-of-the-art resource recovery well away from towns. One could throw a dart on a map and come up with any number of smarter bulk haul sites than those currently on offer.

Mary Karamitsios, Dromana

Recycle, rename The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s waste and resource recovery draft report and newspaper articles mention the Rye Resource and Recovery Centre. Last year, prior to the report being written, l was asked by a council officer as to which groups in Rye should they consult regarding contributing to the draft report. I advised her that there very well may be Rye people who would be interested in being consulted but, as the centre is in Fingal, the residents who actually live adjacent to it - Tootgarook, Boneo and West Rosebud - might be more interested and should be consulted.

I can understand how The News repeated the myth that the tip is in Rye, but why the council persists in saying that its resource and recovery centre is at 280 Truemans Rd, Rye, is a mystery to me, when no such address exists on the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning’s website, Melway’s website, Google Maps website and my satnav. Even a 2002 Melway I found in my garage clearly shows the resource and recovery centre is in Fingal, so I believe it well and truly time that it is renamed.

Locals all know where it is, but to visitors it must be very confusing.

David Trunfull, Rye

Time to stop When will these short-sighted attacks on our natural environment stop? Is it so hard for our elected representatives to understand that a great many thinking people on the Mornington Peninsula and in Victoria are not happy with seeing their green spaces put under ever more pressure?

We thought that the Hillcrest Quarry debate was finally settled and our waterways and aquifers where safe from a polluting tip. And the Port of Hastings debate should be once and for all closed by the state government coming out and saying it will not proceed with the destructive proposal of turning Western Port into a mega port.

It does not matter if it is a bulk material or a container port; the destruction of these precious world heritage wetlands is un-acceptable.

Increased shipping and dredging would be a backwards step for the green and clean image of our Bay. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

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Peninsula Lodge Address: Auction: Agency: Agent:

1725 Stumpy Gully Road, MOOROODUC Saturday 20th June at 3.00pm Community Real Estate, 7/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza, 9708 8667 James Crowder, 0407 813 377

This landmark property in Moorooduc offers an extensive array of horse related infrastructure that would suit commercial agistment and training or could be a very appealing property for the lifestyle buyer.

Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Mornington and Mount Eliza, Peninsula Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; also offers valuable exposure and easy access to the Peninsula Link Freeway that will significantly reduce travel times to metropolitan Melbourne.

Little expense has been spared establishing a user-friendly layout and amenities that include approximately 57 post & rail paddocks (most with shelters), day-yards, round-yard, loading ramp, 60 x 25m floodlit arena, stable blocks and associated shedding, hot/cold wash bay and a farm office with toilet. A fully reticulated and drought-proof water supply is sourced from mains and a large dam.

With an elevated outlook over the property, the five

bedroom residence oozes character from the incorporation of a relocated Victorian era addition that adds a heritage feel which sits perfectly beside other contemporary elements fully renovated and ready for you to enjoy this beautiful property at your leisure.

This is an exceptional agistment property set up in the most professional way. Definitely for the horse enthusiast or cattle farmer.

Inspection strictly by appointment only.

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ROSEBUD 9 Clovelly Street Clovelly Cottage

This outstanding modern residence has been architecturally designed with every modern convenience including polished spotted gum Áoors open plan split level design with formal and casual zones, galley kitchen with European appliances, main bedroom with FES and full length sliding doors leading to private front and rear entertaining areas. The home also has double garage with internal access, GDH, air-conditioning and six star energy rating.

Step through the gates of this charming 3BR cottage, set on a 650m2 lot with grounds full o f lush gardens and private, ivy covered courtyards. The stunning French provincial inspired interior has a well-appointed kitchen including dishwasher, there are two elegant bathrooms, a cosy lounge with wood burner heater and a large formal living & dining area.

In the shady rear garden is a delightful studio with power and water.

CONTACT

For SALE $430,000 Offers Over INSPECT As Advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

Craig Leo 0412 502 938

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ROSEBUD 142 Jetty Road Modern Home With Dual Occupancy

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This fantastic beachside residence offers formal & informal living and dining areas, an open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms in the main residence and a further 2 bedrooms in a self-contained bungalow. The property has central heating, air-conditioning and a double garage has internal access. Featuring fully landscaped grounds, paved areas and ample off street parking, this low maintenance property would suit the large or extended family.

What a bargain, What an Investment! Current return $275 & $285 per week each.

Last remaining units in this group of 4 with seven year builders’ warranty. Units feature two bedrooms with built-robes, private courtyards, kitchen with stone benchtops and s/steel appliances, choice of porcelain tile Áoors or bamboo timber Áoors, split system air-conditioning plus solar & gas hot water service and single garage.

CONTACT

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For SALE

Craig Leo 0412 502 938

ROSEBUD WEST 5/21a Howqua Drive

$290,000 Offers Over As Advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938

Nature’s Hidden Serene Gem

ROSEBUD 1/3 Barry Street Great Position & Investment - Buyers in excess of $270,000

Nestled in a secluded and sought after pocket of Rosebud West, this single level townhouse greets you with large open plan living spaces Áooded with natural light through bay windows.

The modern kitchen has dishwasher, breakfast bar and a casual meals area. Separate to the living zones are three bedrooms, including main bedroom with WIR & FES. The rear yard is a highlight of the property with large entertaining deck perfect for BBQs and cocktail parties.

Located in an ideal position, this property offers two bedrooms with robes, polished Áoors, open-plan living including kitchen with dishwasher and gas heating, separate bathroom with double shower and bath, plus a single garage and private enclosed courtyard at the rear.

Offered by motivated sellers this property will be sold on the day!

Currently tenanted at $270 per week

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ROSEBUD WEST 1 Broadway Big Block - Big Opportunity

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ROSEBUD 24 Third Avenue Owners Loss Will Be Your Gain - Buyers in excess of $290,000

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This much loved weatherboard home on approx. 680sqm comprises a huge open plan kitchen and living area, three good sized bedrooms and a central bathroom. The block is potentially sub-dividable into a 2 unit site (STCA) and would be a terriÀc opportunity to secure your beachside future in booming Rosebud West. This home will appeal to those searching for a generous size holiday home, renovators, Àrst home buyers and developers alike.

Current owner is re-locating and must sell! This BV home comprises of entrance hall, separate formal living room with polished Áoor boards, open plan kitchen & dining area with open Àre place, main bedroom with BIR’s and ceiling fan, there is gas heating, a rumpus room could be a third bedroom and there is a rear sunroom. The driveway offers plenty of off-street parking. Opportunities this close to the water are scarce, don’t miss out!

CONTACT

TERMS CONTACT

AUCTION Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962

Rosebud 1/28 McCombe Street

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ROSEBUD 84-86 Seveth Avenue Rare Offering, Ideal Position

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Set on approx. 800m2, this 1 owner BV home features 4BR’s with BIR’s, including main with ensuite. Large open plan formal & informal plus fully equipped kitchen with double draw dishwasher and breakfast bar. Outside offers fully landscaped grounds and under cover entertaining areas, BBQ on natural gas and double garage. Huge laundry and masses of under house storage, this home also has GDH and air conditioning.

Set on approximately 400m2 and within a few minutes walk to Rosebud Foreshore & entertainment precinct comes this recently refurbished 3 bedroom home. The residence features robed bedrooms, open plan living, polished boards, 2 bathrooms and is serviced by a new continuous Áow hot water system, gas heating and air-conditioning.

Currently tenanted at $250 pw, this is an ideal investment, holiday home and/or Àrst home.

AUCTION Saturday 4th July @ 12.30pm TERMS 10% Deposit, Bal 30/60/90 Days CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938

CONTACT

ROSEBUD 6/85 Boneo Road Super For Super Fund

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Set behind a secure gate, close to schools, transport and the Rosebud Plaza this as-new villa offers open plan living, with kitchen and 3 bedrooms including main with FES & WIR. The property is serviced by GDH and air-conditioning, there is a single garage with internal access, separate laundry and private courtyard. With little to no maintenance required, this property has a great position and low self-managed body corporate fees.

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Urgent Sale Forced By Changed Circumstances Near new unit which has never been occupied and still under builder’s warranty, that is as large as a house with massive open plan living and dining area, bamboo Áoors, plenty of natural light, and a decked courtyard. The kitchen features s/steel appliances & stone benchtops, two bedrooms have BIR’s and share the main bathroom, with larger main bedroom boasting a WIR & FES. Internal access from single garage with roller door to rear.

This fabulous BV family home set on a 834sqm approx. block has split level living and dining rooms boasting a gas log Àre, wood panelling and a study nook. The kitchen features stone benchtops with plenty of work space, a wall oven, and a dishwasher. All bedrooms have built in robes, and the master bedrooms has dual-entry access to the main bathroom which has a spa bath. Outside is a covered patio, also with spa, some sheds and off-street parking.

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ROSEBUD 36 Carrathool Avenue Hidden Hideaway

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McCRAE 50 Coburn Avenue Position, Quality & Views

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$350,000 Offers Over As advertised Craig Leo 0412 502 938

ROSEBUD WEST 3/21 Staughton Avenue

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Straight Talking - Result Driven RYE

20 Alexander Avenue

BLAIRGOWRIE

47 Melibee Street

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DESIGNED FOR RELAXATION

TASTE OF THE TYRONE

BLAIRGOWRIE - MAKE AN OFFER!

This split level residence has a fresh, appealing beach style and features 6 bedrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two with ensuite, two sunny living areas, a spacious kitchen that opens out to an all weather outdoor dining area, and a great backyard. This low maintenance coastal residence offers great value buying in this sought after position.

Spacious and well planned family home with large rooms, just looking for some TLC. Located within walking distance of the front bay beach on a beautiful 1049m2 allotment there are 3-4 bedrooms, 3 living areas, 3 bathrooms and a double garage with internal access. Outside is a great BBQ area and rear deck overlooking the rear garden.

Spacious home, set high on the ridge line, with 4BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2 bathrooms double garage plus boat or caravan storage. Interior comprises openplan living and melas area with kitchen boasting s/steel appliances and receives plenty of natural light. Main bedroom with FES & WIR & four-person spa out on the rear deck.

Price: $665,000 Contact: Gary Bishop 0418 517 291

Price: $695,000 Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

Price: $680,000 - $740,000 Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

RYE

43 Toagara Street RYE

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Neat & renovated home offering fabulous value for money. Featuring 3BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, open plan living with kitchen and superbly renovated bathroom. Carport at the side and rear access to the fenced backyard. Ideal as a permanent residence, weekender or investment property.

Price: $425,000 Contact: Gary Bishop 0418 517 291

172 Melbourne Road

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STYLISH, FUNKY BEACH LIVING

This solid double brick home of generous proportions is situated on a EHDXWLIXOO\ Ă&#x20AC;DW VTP DOORWPHQW DQG SUHVHQWV ZRQGHUIXO IDPLO\ OLYLQJ IRU both holiday and permanent lifestyles alike. Offering great street appeal FRPELQHG ZLWK PRGHUQ FRORUV DQG ÂżQLVKHV WKLV ODUJH IDPLO\ KRPH RIIHUV D WKRXJKWIXO Ă&#x20AC;RRU SODQ SHUIHFW IRU FRQQHFWLQJ WKH LQGRRUV ZLWK RXWGRRUV

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Price: AUCTION Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye.

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78 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. Ph 5984 4177

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Charles in charge

The french connection

Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

66 Charles Street, DROMANA $650,000 plus Roger McMillan Real Estate, 211b Point Nepean Road, Dromana, 5981 8181 Peter Bennett, 0418 366 310

NEAT as a pin, this quality home is in as-new condition, perfect for buyers seeking a low-maintenance property within walking distance to the beach and shops. From the formal entrance, there is a separate lounge room, and the main bedroom with walkin robe and ensuite is across the hall. A tiled hallway leads up to the main open plan zone incorporating space for dining and a modern kitchen that features a wall-oven and dishwasher. There is access through to the laundry and the double garage from here.

Opening from the dining area is a pleasant alfresco courtyard and a nice grassed area for pets and children that is privately set behind a tall hedge. Two more bedrooms with built-in robes share the main bathroom, with other features including central heating, a ducted vacuum system and drive through access to the rear of the block from the double garage.

Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au

Rosebud 14 Duells Road

12 French Street, RYE $480,000 - $510,000 John Kennedy Real Estate, 2327 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 8800 John Kennedy, 0401 984 842

SET lengthwise across an 828 square metre block, this neat and spacious home has a welcoming amount of lawn area for children and pets, and is central to the beaches of the southern peninsula. Entry is to a large open plan living area with a neat kitchen to one corner adjoining an equally spacious dining zone. The kitchen has two breakfast bars and appliances include an under-bench oven and dishwasher. From the dining area you step out to an excellent undercover deck with pitched roof that overlooks the backyard.

The four bedrooms add further appeal, particularly to the growing family, with the main bedroom featuring an ensuite and built-in robe. Three more bedrooms in the north wing of the home also have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. From the street, there is a double carport with access through to the backyard for storing a caravan or boat.

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A Surprise Amongst The Trees This coachman style brick residence exudes warmth and is set amongst a large leafy garden on a generous allotment of approx 896m2. The entrance leads you to an open plan family/dining area which has large sliding doors that open on a covered entertaining area. Just some of the features include galley kitchen with stainless-steel dishwasher plus a breakfast bar, large second separate lounge area, spacious master bedroom with full ensuite and WIR, beautiful timber floors, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and a single carport with ample room for extra cars, boat/trailer or caravan.

All this plus a nice timber workshop and garden shed. This is simply a must see that must be sold!

AUCTION Saturday 20th June at 2.00pm View www.harcourts.com.au Inspect Saturday 1.30-2.00pm Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 E chris.wilson@harcourts.com.au Felicity Mackertichian 0419 505 285 E felicity.mackertichian@harcourts.com.au

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Harcourts

Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au

Rosebud West 2 Grenville Grove Walk To The Beach

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Rosebud 203 Sixth Avenue Brand New and Stylish

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When it comes to design this brand new single level town residence has got it right. Formal entry with portico, timber floored hallway, generous light filled open plan showcasing the dining and lounge areas. A well-appointed kitchen with stone bench tops. The three excellent bedrooms; the master with ensuite and walk in robe at the front and the remaining two bedrooms, deluxe bathroom at the rear. Delightful courtyard, excellent street frontage and large double garage.

For Sale $489,950 View www.harcourts.com.au Open Anytime by appointment John Hall 0405 121 000 E john.hall@harcourts.com.au Marne Puls 0417 339 350 E marne.puls@harcourts.com.au

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Sitting in the corner of a quiet friendly neighbourhood, this charming & very unassuming family home is simply packed with potential on approx 1078sqms. This home is perfect for the growing family, with every amenity at your doorstep.

Kings Indoor Swimming & the Civic Reserve Leisure Centre in walking distance & the Mornington Racecourse is just a stroll around the corner. Offering plenty of scope to modernise & renovate to create your dream home. Taking pride

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Open Anytime by appointment John Hall 0405 121 000 E john.hall@harcourts.com.au Marne Puls 0417 339 350 E marne.puls@harcourts.com.au

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Something for everyone here with four bedrooms - main with FES & WIR, separate bathroom & laundry, sunken lounge, modern kitchen with breakfast bar and plenty of storage, open plan family area and formal lounge. Outside sweeping verandahs encompass the house offering a pleasant place to relax. The BBQ area has extensive sun decks and with the large block there’s plenty of play room, boat or caravan storage, as well as a double garage with rear access.

AUCTION Saturday 27th June at 2pm View www.harcourts.com.au Open Anytime by appointment John Hall 0405 121 000 E john.hall@harcourts.com.au Marne Puls 0417 339 350 E marne.puls@harcourts.com.au

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Positioned in a quiet street close to shops, this property is an excellent opportunity to secure a luxurious home.

Near-new, this family home will impress you with its size and presentation. Featuring five bedrooms and generous living areas with room for all the family to come together and enjoy as their own home or alternatively a holiday residence. The floor plan offers two light filled living areas, opulent kitchen, separate study and a modern bathroom. This contemporary home will ideally suit the large busy family or those requiring additional accommodation for extended family & friends.

Rosebud West 13/1553 Point Nepean Road

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This lovely stone block family home ideal for your year round holiday home or permanent residence. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, family bathroom (2 toilets), large family living room with modern open plan kitchen and meals area. Corner block with very generous garden area for the kids set behind high surrounding fence with room for the caravan or boat For Sale View

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The Peninsulas Most Exciting Opportunity

“Waters Edge” - Love Shack Opposite The Beach

Welcome to Waters Edge Rosebud, perfectly positioned opposite the foreshore and close to Rosebud Plaza. Aboout one hours drive from Melbourne makes ‘Waters Edge’ ideal for holiday makers, investors or those looking for a low maintenance permanent lifestyle.

Welcome to the Peninsulas most exciting real estate opportunity. ‘Waters Edge’ is Rosebud`s latest resort style residential development. Positioned opposite the Rosebud foreshore and only a short walk to Rosebud Plaza shopping centre.

Approximately one hour’s drive from Melbourne, you are also close to the hospital and medical facilities, cafes and restaurants. Waters Edge’ is ideal for holiday makers, investors or those looking for a low maintenance lifestyle.

For Sale $520,000 View www.harcourts.com.au

Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 E chris.wilson@harcourts.com.au Felicity Mackertichian 0419 505 285 E felicity.mackertichian@harcourts.com.au

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Chris Wilson 0417 147 307 E chris.wilson@harcourts.com.au Felicity Mackertichian 0419 505 285 E felicity.mackertichian@harcourts.com.au

Photo ID required to inspect properties

Harcourts

Harcourts Rosebud 1011-1013 Point Nepean Road, 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au

SINCE 1888

WE TAKE THE RISK, YOU GET THE REWARDS With our limited time offer

NO SALE = NO CHARGE $ - Digital Display $ - Window Card $ - Sales Board $ - Media Campaign $ - Internet Listing $ - Open Homes

We cover the costs $$$ You pay only when you sell.

No need to outlay hundreds of dollars to market your home Call today for full details - 5950 2500 www.rosebud.harcourts.com.au

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FROM SAFETY BEACH TO SORRENTO, HOCKINGSTUART IS THE NUMBER ONE SELLING AGENT ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA* hockingstuart 20%

Competitor One: 14% Competitor Two: 8% Competitor Three: 7%

• hockingstuart sells more property on the Mornington Peninsula than any other agent.

• We see more buyers every week than any other agent meaning we have more opportunity to sell your property.

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• hockingstuart reaches more buyers with network of over 50 offices.

• 80% of properties sold on the Peninsula are sold to Melbournians – we can reach them.

• Our unique early alert database reaches over 100,000 buyers every week.

• hockingstuart has sold over 250 properties this year** ranging in price from $200,000 to over $2 million.

That’s why no other agency on the Peninsula can match the results achieved by hockingstuart.

For the best service and the best result, call the number one local team on 5986 5777 *Based on sales from Safety Beach to Sorrento reported to Property Data July 1st 2014 – April 1st 2015. **Based on financial year 2015.

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14 Winifred Grove BLAIRGOWRIE $349,000 plus CLOUD 9 Only 900 meters to the Blairgowrie shops and the beautiful Blairgowrie foreshore & yacht club, this 740m2+ block is 15.2 metres wide and 48.8 long. It does have an incline which once built on will give you a treetop and sand dune view and that feeling of elevation will be yours forever. If you secure this block, you really will feel on top of the world with all the goodies nearly on your doorstep.

Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

2 Tibir Street BLAIRGOWRIE Offers Above $390,000 DIMMICK’S BEACH Just a few minutes walk to popular Dimmicks Beach, this 3 bedroom brick home is situated on a large level 896m2 block and comprises open plan living with dining and kitchen, full bathroom, separate laundry and toilet, double steel garage and quality rear bungalow or fourth bedroom

Elevated for Tree Top views Address: For Sale: Agency: Agent:

1A Panorama Dve , TOOTGAROOK Offers over $210,000 Bennetts First National, 2361 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 03 5985 0000 Brendan Adams, 0419 566 944

A beautiful North facing block perfect for a modern split level design home providing tree top views across to Arthur’s Seat and beyond. Situated at the end of a quiet Cul De sac this would make an ideal site for a permanent home or peaceful holiday retreat.

Approx 1100sqm with plenty of flat land for kids to play this is an opportunity too good to miss at this price level. Current planning permit available with the site.

AUCTION Saturday 4th July at 11am Contact John Kennedy 0401 984 842

104 Golf Parade RYE $390,000 - $410,000 THE INVESTOR What a ripper! Great Àrst home, holiday or investment to rent out. Standard open plan living dining, kitchen, three bedrooms, full bathroom, laundry, toilet and carport. Great value.

Contact John Kennedy 0401 984 842

49 Iolanda Street RYE Offers Above $630,000 JUST PERFECT Character Àlled home situated in the Tyrone Beach area. This elevated split level home consists of three bedrooms each with it’s own private bathroom and toilet - study or fourth bedroom, large open plan living/dining area, modern kitchen, ducted heating plus gas log Àre, split-system cooling, rear undercover entertaining area with putting green and double garage with internal access and storage room. Quality well presented home, a must to inspect.

Contact John Kennedy 0401 984 842

2327 Point Nepean Road, RYE

5985 8800 www.jkre.com.au

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Bayviews By Day & A Coastline Of Lights By Night!

Address: 36 Flinders Street, McCRAE Auction: 11th July @ 12.30pm Agency: Conley Luff, 2/188, Main Street, Mornington, 5975 7733 Agent: Kayn Luff, 0416 265 337 Imagine yourself sitting back relaxing on the deck enjoying the beautiful bay views that are on offer at this fine home or simply enjoying the lifestyle opportunities that locals get the privilege of enjoying every day on the renowned Mornington Peninsula! If the above is something you & your family are craving then it will be hard to find a property that would suit better than this modern, as new luxury architectural home.

Modern & contemporary masterpiece focused on entertaining & lifestyle 3 bedrooms plus study/home office, master suite with fitted WIR & ensuite 2 living zones including home theatre, family living with racked ceilings Huge deluxe kitchen with stone tops & walk in pantry 4 car garage plus extra workshop area Sensational pool complex with pool house & spa Expansive bay views from the covered decked entertaining area A true statement of difference is on offer in the stunning modern abode ideal for a weekender, holiday investment or permanent home offering space for all & a lifestyle many crave!

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Enjoy spectacular bay views from this elevated contemporary five-bedroom threebathroom plus a study residence positioned opposite Seaside Creek Bushland Reserve.

Entertain in the elegant reception rooms with a gas fireplace for ambience and enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the sandstone balcony with the beautiful bay as a backdrop. An entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen adjoins a casual meals area and family room each extending outdoors to a wrap-around deck set beneath a pergola with retractable blinds and gas plumbed BBQ. Upstairs a rumpus room, four fitted bedrooms and study, include two with en suite access, to a family bathroom with spa. The master bedroom enjoys a deep seaviewing balcony positioned to capture spectacular sunsets, an en suite and walk-in robe.

Exceptional appointments include a double remote garage with internal access, additional off-street parking, excellent storage, zoned air conditioning and heating, alarm system, ducted vacuum and water tank.

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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 Auction

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Saturday 20th June at 11.00am Saturday from 10.30am Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 Rachel Crook 0419 300 515 bowmanandcompany.com.au Auction Inspect Contact

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1/45 Carnoustie Grove, Mornington Boutique Beachside Living Designer living comes to the fore with this luxurious three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom plus a study residence in a first class setting close to the Esplanade, Fossil Beach, cafes and transport. The boutique nature of this residence is highlighted from start to finish from the sleek contemporary facades to the emphasis on indoor-outdoor living and consideration for ease of living and comfort throughout the seasons. Offering in excess of 25 squares of living space, expansive alfresco entertaining, two living areas, ground-floor main bedroom with en suite and WIR and the very best finishes.

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For Lease -Mornington

For Sale - Mount Eliza

Oĸce Space

This oĸce of approx. 40sqm, situated at the Sentry Storage facility in Mornington, has security gates, car parks and ideal for your relocaƟon from a home oĸce.

Available 1st July 2015

Lease Price: $760 pcm+GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

For Sale - BiƩern

For Sale - Mornington

More Than A Bar

Property and Garden Maintenance Business Work Of Art This well established business servicing the Bayside/ Peninsula area is well run with all your sub-contractors on call. You can either work in the business or on the business. Need to be quick. This won’t last.

Art Materials is a home-based business supported by a fully state-of-the-art secure online ordering system.

It supplies hundreds of products including all types of paints, paper, brushes, easels, paleƩes, accessories and more. With an impressive local and internaƟonal customer list and website www.artmaterials.com.au

Sale Price: $425,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Sale Price: $45,000 + SAV Contact: Alan Maguire 0418 377 038

For Lease - Sorrento

For Sale - Somerville

The iconic Vesbar in Somerville is on the market.

More like your lounge room than a bar Vesbar has been providing a sanctuary for good food, convivial drinks, pleasant company and fantasƟc live music for many years. Vesbar exudes a welcoming and personal atmosphere that has made it an insƟtuƟon.

Sale Price: $120,000 + SAV Contact: Alan Maguire 0418 377 038

For Lease - Mornington

ProperƟes For Lease OFFICES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless speciĮed) $6,545pcm+GST+OG

332 Main Street – 462sqm 11 Railway Gve – Up to 50sqm 2/4a Carbine Way – 16sqm

$250psqm+GST+OG $175pw+GST+service fee

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FACTORIES FOR LEASE (Mornington unless speciĮed) 5/10 Colchester Rd Rosebud – 171sqm

$1,150pcm+GST+OG

1/14 Latham Street – 220sqm

$1,820pcm+GST+OG

A Virtual Supermarket For Pets

Sorrento Shop - Fit Out & Lease

If you are a pet lover and love keeping pets happy then here’s an opportunity to fulĮl their dreams. This shop is very well stocked with a wide range of premium dog and cat foods, pet toys, bedding, treats, collars, leads and veterinary products. A prominent posiƟon, low rent ($2,900 approx. per month), and a loyal customer base.

Situated on the busy Main Street of Sorrento, this beauƟfully ĮƩed out real estate oĸce is approx. 100sqm, 2 car spaces, air condiƟoned plus favourable lease terms.

InspecƟon by appointment, address upon request.

FIT-OUT $40,000

$1,100pcm+GST+OG Prime posiƟoning on Mornington Tyabb Road, this soon 3/17 Diane St Mornington – 134sqm to be constructed 564sqm showroom will oīer customer 1 Fuji Cres – 172sqm LEASED car parking, oĸce, mezzanine, and all ameniƟes.

With further opƟons available, this will be a show stopper!

27 Progress St – 20Ō Shipping Container $35pw+GST

Sale Price: $45,000 + SAV Contact: Alan Maguire 0418 377 038

Lease Price: $4,767pcm + GST + OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Lease Price: Contact agent Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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Don’t Sit Back & Wait - This Will Go!

5 BenneƩs Rd – 316sqm

For Sale - Somerville

For Sale - Mornington

$635pw+GST+OG

9/27 Progress St – 40sqm

$134pw+GST+OG

3/25 Progress Street - 250 sqm

$1,834 pcm+GST+OG

2/185 M’ton Tyabb Rd – 500sqm

$1250pw+GST+OG

129 Mornington Tyabb Rd - 564sqm

$1,287pw+GST+OG

Mount Martha Village

Rarely does a shop come available in this Ɵghtly held community that oīers such reasonable rent and favourable lease terms. PosiƟoned in the Arcade, this 70sqm shop is beauƟfully ĮƩed out with specialised therapy rooms. Landlord has approved variaƟon of permiƩed use. FIT-OUT $49,000 NegoƟable

Lease Price: $2,100pcm +GST+OG Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Prime Mornington Land Prime piece of land with a permit for a medical centre comprising of 8 medical suites. Situated opposite the new Australian Unity Nursing Home which is within Peninsula Grange ReƟrement Village and in close proximity to Beleura Village Nursing Home and a caravan park.

Sale Price: On ApplicaƟon Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 Alisha Maestrale 0400 700 169

For Sale - Mornington

Café de Casa – A Rare Opportunity

2/1891 Pt Nepean Rd Tootgarook – 120sqm $658pw+GST+OG 1/159 Shoreham Rd Red Hill – 60sqm

$450pw+GST+OG

12/159 Shoreham Rd Red Hill – 65sqm

$762pw+GST+OG

MEDICAL/CONSULTING ROOMS FOR LEASE

This prominent café in Somerville is situated in a wellestablished shopping centre on a busy corner site with 956 Nepean Hwy - From 12sqm loads of passing trade. OpportuniƟes like this one don’t come up oŌen. The owner is reƟring and reluctantly Avail Mid 2015 selling this fantasƟc business. With good takings and long lease, this business is waiƟng for your personal touch.

131 TanƟ Ave – 200sqm

Sale Price: $ 110,000 +SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

For Lease - Mornington

From $558 pw+GST+OG

$962 pw+GST+OG

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Bar Exile

This newly established Bar/Restaurant, situated beach end of Main St Mornington, is on the market and priced for a quick sale. Comes with an aƩracƟve leasing package.

Sale Price: $240,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Mediterraneo Restaurant

This well known, long established icon of Mornington is on the market. This family business comes with a large well equipped commercial kitchen and has seaƟng for 80 inside and 24 outside. Do not delay as this will sell quickly.

Rare Main Street LocaƟon

Perfect PosiƟon

Rarely do Main St shops as good as this come up for lease. Situated beach end of Main St among the retail/ café precinct, this shop of approx. 75sqm has heaƟng, air condiƟoning, Ɵmber Ňoors and boasts a perfect outlook for someone who wants to secure prime posiƟon.

Available 30th June.

This 250sqm open plan showroom/factory located in the industrial area of Mornington has a separate oĸce, bathroom, kitcheneƩe, roller door and four car spaces.

Don’t delay – call now for an inspecƟon.

Sale Price: $395,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

Lease Price: $5,070pcm +GST+OGS Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

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Family planning meal of the century offers the young at heart an active lifestyle in our secure, tranquil and well established lifestyle resort

Enjoy being cared for Willow lodge village situated in the heart of Bangholme on the Frankston-Dandenong Road offers owner occupation accommodation on a permanent basis. We comprise some 45 acres of land and have 409 permanent sites with approximately 600 residents.

Right at home: Beaming Mt Eliza centenarian Vic Shadforth ready to celebrate a special milestone.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A BIRTHDAY celebration of special significance on 6 July will honour long-term Mt Eliza resident Victor Ian Hamilton Shadforth, of Jackson’s Rd, who turns 100.

It will be held at Josephine’s Restaurant, The Briars, for close family and friends.

Mr Shadforth has had a bit of practice with grand events: his 99th birthday was held at Heronswood Homestead, Dromana.

He met wife Patricia, of Lapoinya, Tasmania, at a community singing event, which was a popular form of entertainment for young people before the war. They were married in 1937 and lived happily for 73 years until her death in 2010. They have two daughters, Beverley and Grace.

The couple lived in Mt Eliza for 40 years and, before that, holidayed on family camping trips to Rye during the war years.

Named after the British General, Sir Ian Hamilton, who commanded the Gallipoli operations during WWI, Mr Shadforth was born at Cobram, Victoria, in 1915. His father was a town identity as the barber and captain of the fire brigade and football club.

On leaving school, Mr Shadforth became the first curator of the Cobram Barooga Golf Club, riding his bicycle to and from the club, and around the course attending to the sand-scrape “greens”.

He was paid 25 shillings a week, plus a new set of bike tyres each year. After being turned down for a pay rise in 1936, Mr Shadforth moved to Melbourne, living with his sister Minetta and brother-in-law Charlie, in Oakleigh.

He and Charlie set up a concreting business and rode to suburbs as far away as Balwyn, carrying their tools with them. At this time, Mr Shadforth played for Oakleigh Football Club. He later took up golf and after moving to Mt Eliza joined Long Island Country Club.

When war broke out, Mr Shadforth tried to enlist for active service but was rejected for medical reasons, being blind in his right eye. Instead, he joined the Civil Construction Corp and was sent to different parts of Victoria building and repairing bridges, roads and other infrastructure.

One of these postings was to Mornington where he and his young family were billeted at a guest house in Tanti Av run by a Mrs Heron.

After the war, for many years, the family spent their summer holidays camping on the foreshore at Rye. Mr Shadforth was self-employed for all of his working life in concreting, machine hire and quarrying.

He and Patricia’s time in Mornington during the war endeared them to the peninsula and, on retirement in the 1970s, they decided to move to Mt Eliza, close to the beach and lifestyle they loved.

He has lived there ever since.

Daughter Beverley was born in 1938, and Grace (Dorothy Grace), in 1941. Beverley married Geoff Stephens, and they have a son, Gregory. Grace married David Rew, a long term Mt Eliza real estate agent, and they have a daughter, Jennifer, and son David (deceased).

The great grandchildren, all young adults, are Tim, married to another Grace in 2014, Chris, who is engaged to Erin and Michelle and Kirsty.

Grace and David, Jennifer and husband Rob, along with – of course - Mr Shadforth, all live in Mt Eliza.

Mr and Mrs Shadforth reportedly had a happy retirement, loving their garden, golf, beach, and family.

“Vic always had a dog, usually a Labrador, walking daily on the beach, and enjoying meeting up with other regular walkers and their dogs,” granddaughter Jennifer Gassin said.

“He was a great gardener and always has a beautiful garden. He has a little help with it now, but still takes an interest and pride in it. His tomato growing skills are legendary and he still grows and tends to his tomato plants.”

Until recently, Ms Shadforth attended the Mt Eliza Senior Citizens (over 55s), and now does an exercise class weekly in Mornington.

“Vic enjoys the friendliness of the people and the strong sense of community in Mt Eliza,” Ms Gassin said. “He is familiar with very many faces and people when he is in the village, where he is well known.

“He especially enjoys the company of his cat, Bonnie.”

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Model flyer speeds into world challenge Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au

member of the Western Port Model Aeroplane Club has been racing pylon planes – so called because they race around pylons - for two and a half years, practising most weekends since October, competing in the season’s race calendar and hoping to qualify for the Australian team in the world championships.

Each 400-metre lap has three turns

and competitors must complete 10 laps in under 60 seconds.

The world championship is held every two years and an entrant team can only consist of one junior (aged under 18) and three seniors.

To qualify, Daniel had to win two of three qualifying time trials last year.

The first was at the Australian championships last June at Marybor-

ough, Queensland.

“Dan won the junior category and then flew very well to achieve sixth place overall in the men’s open category,” father Andrew Arapakis said.

“The next qualifying event was the state championships at Munro, near Bairnsdale, in August. Dan is the youngest pilot in Australia flying in this class and he won the junior

category and also came third overall in the men’s open division.”

Daniel’s Minute Master plane was custom designed by his coach, Barry Murphy. It is fibreglass and carbon, making it light weight (2250 grams) and very strong. It travels at 350kph and pulls 40gs in the turns. The 1.8 metre long wing was custom made in Queensland and the fuselage is from Werribee.

The plane’s MB40 engines are custom made in Holland and enhanced by Mr Murphy. They race at 33,000rpm and have hand carved carbon propellers also designed and built by Mr Murphy.

“The Murphy family are world renowned for some of the quickest and most reliable planes in the world,” Mr Arapakis said.

“Daniel has been practising weekly at the Munro field for almost 20 months to prepare and fine tune the engine start-up procedure and flight skills. He has race-prepared four models that will be air freighted to Europe next week in time for the world championships.”

While flying model aeroplanes is only a hobby now, Daniel sees it as his future. “I love planes and want to fly them all my life: this is where my future lies.”

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SITTING around at home after a series of ankle operations didn’t appeal to Mornington student Daniel Arapakis. He couldn’t walk but he still wanted to do something interesting.

That “something” has now earned him a place as a junior in the Australian team to contest the world model aeroplane championships in the Czech Republic next month.

Daniel, 13, will contest the F3D class – the Formula 1 of model aeroplane flying. It’s the fastest class in the world, reaching speeds of 350kph.

His opponents are 50 other worldclass flyers whose average age is 30.

“It’s so much fun; I love it,” he said last week. “It’s something I can do that impresses people, but it requires a lot of practise.”

Good hand-to-eye coordination and complete concentration is vital, he says, as is “sticking to a race plan”.

Maintaining a fast but steady pace around the course is the best tactic, leaving an all-out assault on the fastest times to the final two races, when the worst two results can be discarded.

“The trick is not to freak out if things go wrong,” Daniel said.

His plane is several classes removed from the $200 starter plane bought from a Hastings hobby shop in the beginning. It was suitable at the time, but was only a stepping stone as the young pilot pushed himself to be the best with the best plane.

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High hopes: Daniel Arapakis with his Minute Master radio controlled plane.

He will tackle the world’s best pilots in the Czech Republic next month. Picture: Gary Sissons

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Cranbourne road fatal accident Compiled by Melissa Walsh

MISS Nellie Jolly, of Frankston, is at present on a holiday in Brisbane, Queensland. *** TRADESMEN are reminded that it is necessary to renew their tobacco licenses on or before 1st July next, thus avoiding trouble. *** MR S. S. Price, dentist, will be in attendance at weekend at Garroods’ Prince of Wales Hotel of June 27th, and July 11th and 25th. *** A meeting of ladies and committee of Frankston Football Club will meet in the Mechanics’ Institute, on Monday evening, for the purpose of taking steps to get up a concert to clear off the debt at present existing on the club. *** THE following names were inadvertently omitted in our last issue as having been collected by means of the monthly collecting cards in aid of the Belgian fund:—Connie Mason 10s 6d, Louie Coxell 3s. *** MR L. Wilding, who is well known on the Peninsula, and has carried on the business of an estate agent, has been accepted as a volunteer for the front, and has received instructions to report himself at Broadmeadows in about ten days. *** THE annual meeting of the Frankston Tennis Club will be held in the

Mechanics’ Institute, on Saturday evening next, at 8 o’clock, when members and intending members will be made welcome. The business will be election of officers and routine. *** THE members of the Frankston Progress Association would be pleased to see a large number of willing hands to assist in clearing the rubbish from the reserve in front of the tennis court on Wednesday and Saturday afternoon next. Rakes spades and axes will be needed. *** MESSRS Alex Scott and Co will hold an unreserved clearing and property sale at Shoreham on Friday next, by order of the executrix of the late Mr John J. Smidt. The property consists of Crown allots in parish of Flinders and a township block in Flinders.

The stock, implements and furniture will also he sold. Full particulars are advertised in another column. *** THE drawing for the Eiderdown Quilt given by business people of Frankston, in aid of the distressed Belgians took place in the Mechanics’ Hall on Saturday evening under the supervision of a committee of Ladies.

The winning ticket (No 1023) was held by Mrs Acland, of Camberwell road, Auburn. Nearly 3000 tickets were disposed of at one penny each which speaks well for the energy shown by the hon. secretary (Mr M. Brody) and his assistants.

The fund will benefit to the extent of £10 by the effort. The following is

a statement of the receipts and expenditure. —Receipts—Sale of tickets. £12, money collected, 30s; total £13 10. Expenditure—Printing tickets £2; cost of quilt 30s, credit balance £10, total £13 10s. *** A fatal accident occurred on Monday evening on the Cranbourne road, the victim being a farmer, named Patrick Lyons, 52 years of age, residing at Pearcedale.

It appears that the deceased, in company with his son, aged about 14 years, and a man named H Smith were returning from the Cranbourne Market half past five in the evening, when about 4 miles on the journey, Lyons sat on a bag of chaff, and jolting of the cart cause, him to fall out over the back.

The son tried to assist his father, but the latter told him to let him alone and take the horse and cart home, and when he felt better he would come after him. This the lad did, and the following morning the dead body of Lyons was found by a young man named Savage.

The body was conveyed to Frankston, where a post-mortem examination was held by Dr Maxwell, who found that the deceased had met his death by falling in an alcoholic coma. The coroner communicated with but he did not consider that an inquiry was necessary and the body was buried in Cranbourne Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. *** FRANKSTON Red Cross Society.

A public meeting, convened by Mr Brody, was held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Frankston, on Thursday evening, June 17th. There was a large attendance, and Dr Maxwell was voted to the chair.

Mr Brody explained his object in calling the meeting was to start a properly organised local committee to raise funds for Red Cross work.

A letter to Mrs Deane, from Mr Walter C. Towns, official organiser, Federal Government House, Melbourne, of Australian Branch of the Red Cross Society, was read by Rev Kitchen.

It was decided to form a branch to be known as the Frankston Red Cross Society, the Committee of management to consist of 7 ladies.

The following names were nominated —Mesdames Kitchen, Jackson, Max- well, O’Grady, H. McComb, Deane, and Miss Watson.

The committee are to meet, by kind invitation, at the Vicarage, at 3 p.m, on Saturday, June 19th, to elect officers, collectors and workers.

Rev Kitchen, on behalf of St Paul’s Club, promised an entertainment in about 4 weeks, and Mr Brody to arrange an entertainment at an early date.

Miss Minnie Frost proposed to form a Girls’ Club, to work for the Frankston Red Cross Branch.

Mesdames Maxwell, Walsh, Connell, Deane, and O’Grady promised use of room and sewing machines.

The first meeting will be held at Mrs Deane’s residence, on Tuesday

evening, June 22nd, at 8 o’clock, to form their own committee. *** ST Paul’s Club socials are becoming quite popular judging by the attendance at the last two which have been held. On Tuesday night last, the hall was well filled by an expectant audience who, as time went on, got more than they expected.

The commotion caused by some at the rear of the hall was disgusting to say the least of it ,and its hoped steps will be taken to have such offensive behavior checked in future.

Under the circumstances, the dialogues were thoroughly successful.

The stage which was arranged with excellent tastes, was divided into two compartments, on representing a breakfast room and the other a garden.

At the concert Mr. W. Cal who was in splendid voice, sang ‘My little home in the West’ and was loudly applauded. *** THE monthly meeting of the Frankston Progress Association was held on Wednesday evening in the Mechanics’ Institute, the following members being present:—Dr Maxwell (in the chair), Rev. G. A. Kitchen, Messrs McComb, Hay, Oates, Richardson, Wheeler, Young, Dalman, Bonner and W. Gregory (hon. sec). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 19 June, 1915

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A Grain of Salt As a kid I didn’t mind the odd funeral; meet all the rellies, go to the pub with the men, a lemonade and raspberry, back to Auntie’s house for delicious food. It didn’t hit me till mum died when I was 30, yet after the sadness, shock, loss, I vaguely knew it wasn’t going to happen to me, on the ridiculous assumption older people would precede me.

People didn’t like to talk about the dreaded death subject, superstition equal almost to the sex taboo. Yet it’s always there, a subconscious, no escape, by the scruff of the neck clause which nothing can assuage.

Eventually I accepted the inevitable on the understanding “so long as I avoid pain”. It doesn’t quite work that way. Life goes on, all appears to be well and good again, and yet when it comes, again, we are so often caught unawares, unprepared, despair, confusion. An uncle joked at countless funerals “I’ll be next” and he was right, at 100.

I recall the Jiving contest I entered years ago. In the city, surrounded by a mix of shady characters and enthusiastic innocents. A big prize and a slinky lowlife character judging, watching, purving, every so often tapping a couple on the back; OUT! A shiver down my spine as the mongrel passed.

A few weeks ago actors/acquaintances Peter Curtain and Terry Gill copped the tap. A fortnight ago theatricals Bobby Hornery and John Pinder; Wayne, who sat at the table next to me at Maggies, Gary from the RSL. I didn’t win of course, more about lasting as long as possible.

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illusion for the moment that we’re not alone” [Orson Welles]. As an older friend advises: “Ever onwards”. Shivers. Bloody Godot! *** Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones) and Pamela Rabe as the Governor (Wentworth).

More nightmares that the witch in The Wizard of Oz. Memories of the schoolyard at Falconer Street Central; keeping clear of female bullies, more frightening than the boys.

Staying with Midsomer Murders. *** A devout Christian a devout Moslem; there’s lots of devouts floating about with their head buried in the Alcoran, the Talmud; various bibles.

Am I devout? Maybe not, but I did go to church Sundays. Mum’s free time? Four kids, 5 long working days a week and father at war.

I found love sitting alongside me in religious instruction, the spark being a female, any female, saying hello.

This devout business is confusing. So many parts of our world in chaos as in the previous 2000 years, killings in the name of religion, albeit including wealth and power.

Treating people how you would expect them to treat you seems to have gone by the wayside.

Mark Twain: “In religion and politics, people’s beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second-hand, and without examination, from authorities who have not themselves examined the questions at issue, but have taken them at second-hand from other non-examiners, whose opinions about them were not worth a brass farthing.”

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stricted to eight Melbourne football teams and power hungry politicians who bring in new laws which fail in equity because they hate equality? *** Aside from the continuous silly racism angle (we’re all racist; a question of degree) it comes down to Adam Goodes being a little “over the top” in highlightling matters outside his talented football status.

The Age’s Caroline Wilson called on Hawthorn to implore its fans to stop the booing. The Herald Sun’s Mark Robinson and ABC’s Gerard Whateley huffed and puffed. Eddie McGuire’s slip of the tongue in jest, though bad taste, followed by the “hula hula” (war dance?) seemingly to the Carlton supporters.

Had Adam ignored the 13 year old would this have happened? I don’t deny his right to self expression but wonder if his 2014 award as Australian of the Year, albeit as always a political appointment, wasn’t the best place to have his say.

The booing is from idiots obviously, but the three amigos probably worsened the situation. *** Two years jail for whistleblowers; doctors, teachers on Nauru, and the Border Force Act. Tony’s political agenda: Tough on terrorists, strong on national security and badmouthing all Labor policies equals proven vote winners.

Barnaby Joyce “If you don’t have enough evidence to charge somebody with a crime, how can you have enough evidence to take their citizenship away?” A rare sensible comment from Barnaby.

Tony’s consistent “national conversation we need to have” is only relevant devoid of criticism, as in “you’re either with us or against

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us”. Neo-liberal bordering on fascism, totalitarianism? Not quite, but perhaps closing fast?

Not to worry. Our Billy, apparently happy with metadata retention, asylum seekers action and more soldiers for Iraq and Syria, is on the job. Billy who? (The Libs brutal on Sarah Hanson-Young and Gillian Triggs; super soft on Kathy Jackson; why?).

Must I vote Greens? *** Our man Danny Andrews is on the job. Too many deaths from traffic accidents, a five-year plan, feedback from all angles.

It’s not Danny’s fault he’s never heard of the Mornington Peninsula.

Question: A container port at Hastings Danny? Danny: Where is Hastings exactly? Answer: Western side, Mornington Peninsula, Danny.

Danny: Where is the Mornington Peninsula? *** Same sex marriages?

Whatever...“Have a talk with your pharmacist-use generic alternatives where appropriate” They crack me up....Apparently it’s OK for the Yanks to have military installations anywhere, but not for China in the South China Sea Islands...

Small business grants and 80 per cent approval in the Fairfax-Ipsos poll. Conducted in South Yarra and Sorrento?....Seven pages of Queen’s Birthday honours and still no Cliff Ellen?...“It is not what is transmitted by the words but what is underneath them” [Stanislavsky].... hooroo...cliffie9@bigpond.com www.ello8.com

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By Stuart McCullough I SUPPOSE Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d gotten used to it. After several decades with the same name, a simple keystroke error means that I am Stuart no more. It was a mistake that, once made, could never be undone. I was reading something on the internet when a message popped up and informed me that if wanted to continue, I would have to log on. Perplexed, I pushed a button and was informed in no uncertain terms that I was not a registered user. Fearing either deportation or having my kneecaps broken, I entered my contact details in the hope that this would cure my illegal status.

There was nary a moment to lose.

Nervous seconds passed as the computer contemplated whether to accept my plea for clemency before a message appeared: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome Stuatr.â&#x20AC;?

With the damage well and truly done, there was little I could do but accept the facts as they were. There were no grounds for protest or correction. It was as good as carved in stone.

In my haste, I had managed to misspell my own name and there was no going back. For years I was Stuart. From this point on, I am Stuatr. Every morning I receive an email addressed to my new name. I have even started to answer to my mutated moniker. Truth is, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m kind of getting used to it. There are, I think, some battles that are well and truly worth fighting. Others, however, invite surrender. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to forsake the old nomenclature and embrace my new identity as Stuatr. Most people only get a new identity after ratting on the mob and in fear of their lives. I should count myself lucky.

Clearly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got work to do. Al-

ready Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve amended my university degrees using nothing more than an extra-sturdy texta. Next, I plan to take a small strip of masking tape and place it over the front of my credit cards and

driving licence. All I need to do now is convince others to abandon my old name and accept the new. If Cassius Clay can become Muhammed Ali, then surely I can become Stuatr.

If that should prove too difficult, I can always adapt. I have no problem providing a little guidance by calling myself Stuatr (nee Stuart) or, for that matter, the Artist Formerly Known as Stuart. Frankly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been that wild about my name anyway.

My parents lacked creativity. I would have loved to have had a better, cooler name, like Thor or Snoop Dogg, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to be. Instead, I was lumbered with Stuart, which is far too prone to undignified shortening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuâ&#x20AC;? should only ever be a kind of meal and the less said about the horror that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuballsâ&#x20AC;?, frankly, the better. I find the latter deeply unflattering, but have been subjected to it at moments when I least expected.

Not long after I had started seeing Kate, we were invited to the wedding of one of her closest friends, Bec. Actually, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more complicated than that.

Originally, only Kate had been invited.

It was a little too early and I was regarded, if not with suspicion, then certainly as an unknown quantity. However, closer to the big day the situation must have been subject to reappraisal and, all of a sudden, I was invited. My mission was clear. As ever at the early stage of a relationship, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to be able to attend these marquee events without falling over, vomiting or otherwise doing anything else that would have the effect of bringing a fledgling romance to a screeching halt.

We had to get to the ceremony on time. This was crucial for a number of reasons, including that Kate was to be giving a reading. At weddings, you need to be quite judicious about where you sit. Too far up the back and you can barely see or hear anything.

Sit right up the front and you displace members of the immediate family who are then likely to gossip about your thoughtlessness for the rest of the evening. We chose somewhere about the middle and near the aisle.

The ceremony was lovely and Kate did a great job at the reading, although I would have preferred something from the Bible or some poetry rather than an excerpt from Jonathan Livingstone Seagull, but it was wonderful nevertheless. The bride and groom kissed and the entire room applauded.

As the couple walked down the aisle, they were greeted by well-wishers.

As someone who was invited by association, I knew to keep a sensible distance. But as the bride passed by, she leaned over and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks for coming, Stu-ballsâ&#x20AC;?.

Outraged, I knocked over several members of the immediate family before inviting the bride to take it outside to the car park. Given that this was a reception centre, the car park was unusually large, meaning that we would be able to stand at opposite ends without the need for any kind of physical confrontation whatsoever. It was probably just as well. Hand-to-hand combat with the bride may have fatally cruelled my chances of getting cake.

Ever since that day, I have wanted to change my name. Now, as fate would have it, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened. Given my time over, I would have gone for something a little more exciting, but those with poor typing skills canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be choosers. But, if nothing else, no oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever going to call me â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuatr-ballsâ&#x20AC;?.

Thank goodness for that. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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RETRO Caravan 17 foot. Well maintained with solid annexe, on site at McCrae/Rosebud.

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Hillmen sink to a new low NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt RED Hill has dropped to fourth place on the ladder after losing its third game in succession in embarrassing fashion on Saturday.

For the second match in a row, Red Hill failed to score in the second and third quarters after leading at quarter time.

That means that the Hillmen have failed to hit the scoreboard in four of its past six quarters.

Red Hill kicked a goal after the quarter time siren through a ripper from Benny McGuiness on the boundary line to give the visitors a 4.3 (27) to 1.5 (11) lead.

However, the Hillmen didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trouble the scorers again for the next 49 minutes, when they scored a rushed behind.

It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until the 13 and a half minute mark of the last quarter that Red Hill kicked their fifth goal. They kicked two on the trot before Rosebud kicked the last two of the match to win 21.14 (140) to 6.5. (41).

Embarrassing isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a term that footballers would like to be labelled after a game of footy. Witches hats would be even more offensive I suspect.

However, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only way to describe the Hillmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance.

They simply gave up half way through the second quarter.

Red Hill gave it their all early in the third quarter too but when Rosebud hit the scoreboard again, down went their heads.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to point the finger at the coach after these horrible losses and question their ability to have strategies the stop the onslaught.

However, as Red Hill coach Tony Blackford pointed out, he is almost powerless to respond to pressure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I asked for effort. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I wanted from the boys today across four quarters. At quarter time, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been happier with their output,â&#x20AC;?

Feeling the pinch: Tyabb had a tough day at the office going down to Hastings by a thumping 224 points. Picture: Andrew Hurst

said Blackford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, when the blow torch got turned on them in the second quarter, the effort disappeared. They had no fight in them. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right, they just gave up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I might be wrong but I think that (effort and desire) comes from the individual, not something the coach can manufacture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rosebud were superb, take nothing away from them. Their hunger and appetite for every contest was first class. We just folded and let them take control,â&#x20AC;? a shattered Blackford said.

While the big story was Red Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pathetic performance, the positive spin was Rosebudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolute domination.

The Buds booted 20.9 to 2.2 after quarter time. Tom Baker booted eight

goals in the final three quarters to again be the dominant player on the ground.

Greg Bentley was magnificent leading out of the attacking 50 and Jason Bristow, Ryan Spooner and Rhys Bancroft smashed the Hillmen through the middle of the ground.

The Rosebud small forwards in Cade Williams (four goals) and Glen Peterson (two goals) were also a nuisance while Keegan Downie was the best player on the ground in the first half and finished with three goals. Off half back, Nick Boswell had his own footy.

The only negative for the Buds was the broken jaw suffered by Rob Forrest late in the second quarter. He was dominating to that point.

A very happy Rosebud coach Nick Jewell said after the game that the

key for his side was pressure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we played Red Hill the first time they had 108 marks. Today they had 44,â&#x20AC;? said Jewell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The key for us was to put pressure on their ball carriers and make it hard for them to kick cleanly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had 60 tackles to their 40-odd, despite winning comfortably, so it showed we still worked hard even when we were in control. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adversely, Red Hill had 20 tackles in the first quarter, which is their quota, before having 11, 9 and 9 in the next three quarters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That says it all,â&#x20AC;? Blackford said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We chased tail all afternoon but still couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work hard enough to lay tackles. It was very disappointing.â&#x20AC;?

Despite saying before the game that scrapping is his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategy, the Buds clearly showed they have a sen-

sational ability to attack.

If I was coaching Rosebud and the armoury that they possess, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be encouraging them to move the ball quickly like they did against Red Hill. It was the best brand of footy yours truly has seen this season.

Crib Pointâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season is officially over after it went down to Devon Meadows 11.14 (80) to 11.10 (76).

The Panthers kicked away in the second quarter and held off a fast finishing Magpies in the last.

Meadowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coach Glenn Michie led from the front with five goals in a best on ground performance.

Rye maintained its position on top of the ladder with a hard fought 16.18 (114) to 13.8 (86) victory against Dromana.

Dromana led 32 to 16 at quarter time but Rye hit back in the second and were never headed.

Ryan Mullet and Brodie Egan dominated for the Demons while Sammy Guerts and Shaun Clarke were superb for the Tigers.

Sorrento got back on the winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; list with a 14.15 (99) to 6.7 (43) victory against Pearcedale.

Leigh Poholke booted six to be one of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best while Leigh Treeby dominated. In further good news for the Sharks, Myles Pitt will be back in two weeks, cutting back his overseas trip by six weeks.

Somerville put a couple of horrid weeks off the field behind them with a strong four quarter effort against Frankston Bombers.

The Eagles set up the win with a seven goal to two second quarter.

Scott Simpson booted four goals for the winners while Beau Muston kicked five for the Bombers.

In the final game Luke Clark booted nine goals and Dale Alanis six as Hastings kicking a whopping 38.23.251 to Tyabbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4.3.27. Hastings had 16 different goal kickers.

MPNFL apologises to clubs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; clubs bite back

By Toe Punt THREE weeks after going into hiding over the bungled Play Points System (PPS), the Mornington Peninsula Football League has finally apologised.

In a statement sent by league CEO Jeff Jones on Saturday afternoon, the league â&#x20AC;&#x153;acknowledge that the ruling made in relation to David Hirst was incorrect and apologise for the mistake that has been made at the MPNFL Administration level with the Player Points System. We further extended our apologies to the player, the clubs and their committeesâ&#x20AC;?.

The statement also tried to clarify the ruling that was handed down by the Independent Tribunal.

The statement read: Section 6 (a) Not Applicable Mr Hirst has not remained at his present MPNFL clubs for 2 years. If Mr Hirst plays for Somerville next year, there will be a deduction of 1 point.

Specifically, we reject Somervilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contention that 2 years is satisfied

by Mr Hirst playing for Somerville in the 2011 and 2014 seasons. If this

interpretation were to be adopted the remained with his present MPNFL club would be redundant.

Section 6(b) Not Applicable as Mr Hirst was first registered for Karingal Section 6 (c) Not Applicable Section 6 (d) Not Applicable (assuming that Mr Hirst was not notified as Somerville Exemption Player for the 2015) Section 6 (e) Not Applicable Section 8 Not Applicable You then can replace the players name and club when accessing this section against other players.

However, despite the apology and explanation, clubs maintain that the ruling was still blatantly wrong.

Rosebud Football Club secretary Anthony Matthews said while he welcomed the statement from the league he and other clubs (Dromana and Red Hill specifically) were still firmly of the view that the MPNFL and the Qualifying Committee have completely misinterpreted the MPNFL Player Points System 2010 (PPS). â&#x20AC;&#x153;In particular we disagree with the determination that Section 6b of the

PPS does not apply to the example player in question and as a result believe that the example player in question is a 3 point player,â&#x20AC;?

Matthews wrote.

The logic for this is outlined below: For ease of reference Section 6b of the PPS states: A player shall revert to a base player points rating if he returns to the club at which he was first registered as an MPNFL player. The player will return to the appropriate higher premium points level should he transfer to another MPNFL club within a 3 year period.

Taking this into account, the following logic clearly demonstrates that Section 6b is relevant to the example player and therefore results in this player being designated as a 3 point player: ď Ž In 2009 he was first registered with Karingal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at that time he was a 1 point player. ď Ž In 2011 he was cleared to Somerville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pursuant to Section 5 he became a 3 point player (ie. 1 base point + 2 points for playing 6 senior games at another MPNFL club).

ď Ž In 2012 he was cleared to Karingal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pursuant to the first limb of Section 6b he reverted to â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś base player points rating if he returns to the club at which he was first registered as an MPNFL player.â&#x20AC;? and therefore became a 1 point player (ie. he returned to the Karingal which was the MPNFL club at which he was registered). ď Ž In 2014 he was cleared to Somerville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pursuant to the second limb of Section 6b he returned â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś to the appropriate higher premium points levelâ&#x20AC;? because at this time he transferred to another MPNFL club within a 3 year period. Accordingly at this time he became a 3 point player. ď Žď&#x20AC; As of today he has not completed 2 seasons with Somerville and therefore a 1 point deduction under Section 6ai is not applicable (as agreed by the MPNFL & Qualifying Committee). ď Ž As of today he remains a 3 point player. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have discussed this logic with Graham Stelling (Dromana) and Chris Rye (Red Hill) and we are all of the same opinion that the example

player in question is a 3 point player,â&#x20AC;?

Matthews said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition to failing to correctly apply Section 6b of the PPS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and therefore incorrectly determining the points which apply to the player in question â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it follows from this that the determination by the MPNFL and Qualifying Committee: ď Ž Is completely inconsistent with the approach that we understand Clubs and the MPNFL have applied to date in relation to Section 6 of the Guidelines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the time of its inception until the recent airing of the issues surrounding the player in question. ď Ž Seriously compromises the integrity of the MPNFL competition.

This arises for because Clubs could, by mutual agreement, clear any player that is currently a 2 or 3 point player (by virtue of having attracted premium points from having previously played at another MPNFL Club) to another MPNFL Club, have that clearance approved and then prior to the next game have Continued Next Page

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MPNFL apologises cont. that player cleared back to their Club. In these circumstances, and applying the incorrect logic of the MPNFL and Qualifying Committee, the player/s in question would revert to a base 1 point. I see nothing in the AFL or MPNFL Rules or By-Laws that was prevent Clubs from taking this course of action.

We seek a prompt explanation from the MPNFL – and by not later than midday on Tuesday 16th June – as to whether the combined effect of the first and second limbs of Section 6b of the PPS was specifically taken into account by the MPNFL, Qualifying Committee and MPNFL solicitor in making the determination in relation to the example player in question, and:  If not we request that the Qualifying Committee be re-constituted by no later than Wednesday 17th June to re-consider the allocation of points to the player in question and for the MPNFL to communicate in writing the outcome of that re-consideration – together with a detailed explanation as to the reasons for the determination – to all Nepean & Peninsula League clubs by no later than 4 pm on Thursday 18th June.  If so why, we request that the MPNFL communicate in writing to all Nepean & Peninsula League Clubs by no later than midday on Thursday 18th June the reasons why the MPNFL, Qualifying Committee and MPNFL solicitor determined that the second limb of Section 6b of the PPS did not apply to the player in question.

For absolute clarity I repeat that the pursuit of this issue is entirely driven by a desire to protect the integrity of the MPNFL competition and is in no way intended as an attack on the Somerville Football Netball Club who, there can be no question, have been seriously and inexcusably let down by the MPNFL administration.

There is little question that despite the league communication, this issue will continue for some time to come.

16 in Victoria squads

By Toe Punt THE MPNFL has 16 players who have been invited to train in the Victoria Country One and Two squads.

The following players have been selected in the Initial 39-man Victoria Country Squad to play VAFA: Rob Forrest (Rosebud), Dylan Jones (Bonbeach), Brett O’Hanlon (Edi-Asp), Lachy Wallace (YCW), Warrick Miller (Mornington), Sam Gill (Mt Eliza), Justin Van Unen (Mt Eliza), Guy Hendry (Pines), Luke Potts (Pines).

Van Unen is an interesting one considering he didn’t play in the Championships.

Forrest broke his jaw for Rosebud on Saturday and will not be considered.

The Vic Country No.2 49-man Squad was released with seven Nepean Players - Leigh Poholke, James Hallahan (Sorrento), Adam Kirkwood, Dean Millhouse, Kris Bardon (Rye), Luke Clark (Hastings), Dean Warry (Crib Point).

There were 8 South East (former Casey-Cardinia) Players selected. The squad will be trimmed in the coming weeks. They’ll play in Bendigo also on July 11.

Doggies win a thriller PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt LANGWARRIN lost its second game on the trot by less than a kick after it went down to Mornington by one point on Saturday.

Leading by eight points at half time and seven points at three quarter time, the Kangas gave up the lead in the last quarter before regaining it midway through the term.

Both the Dogs and Kangas traded goals at the close of the quarter before Mornington full back Adam Symes was sent forward and became the difference between the sides.

The Dogs won 11.7 (73) to 11.6 (72).

Langwarrin coach Gavin Artico said that Symes took a couple of telling marks and kicked a goal in the last quarter. He said it was definitely one of the key reasons Mornington was able to get the points.

“We gave Symes best on ground for Mornington. He was good in defence and was a key for them in the last when he was moved forward,” Artico said.

“Mornington was also a bit cleaner coming out of the stoppages, which when you boil it down, was the significant difference between the sides.”

Artico said that he couldn’t have been happier with the team’s effort.

“Both sides played some cracking footy and I thought it was a really even contest.

“We lost the game I know and by a point is a bitter pill to swallow but it was much easier to handle knowing we gave it everything.

“At a minimum 95 per cent of the team had an impact on the game. As a coach, you can’t ask for more than that.”

Artico did concede though that the team’s inconsistency had put them in a tough position.

“Other than Mt Eliza, which kicked away from us in junk time, we have been right in games. We had Edithvale covered before we allowed them back in and drew. Last week we had Chelsea where we wanted them before some discipline issues cost us. We had our chances in Saturday’s game.

“We win those three tight ones and we’re in third place and almost assured of a finals place.

“What we do know is that we are right in the mix. We improve our consistency, get the little things right, improve our ability to grasp what we’re trying to do and get our best players on the park and I’m confident we can cause some damage,” Artico said.

Rikki Johnston was Langwarrin’s best player.

He is playing the best football of his career, according to Artico.

“I have had the fortune of watching Rikki for a lot of years now and I have no problems saying he’s in career-best form.

“I also had the privilege of playing alongside one of the best I’ve seen in Brendan Long. I think Rikki has him covered,” Artico said.

Pines took a major step in its development this season, beating the previously undefeated Mt Eliza by seven points.

Pines overcame a 22 point quarter time deficit to boot 13 of the next 18 goals and go in at three

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Close call: Pines managed a seven point win over Mount Eliza. Picture: Gary Bradshaw

quarter time with a 20 point break.

Mt Eliza came home hard in the last but the Pythons managed to hang-on to a 17.12 (114) to 15.17 (107) victory.

Pines’ coach Pat Swayne said despite trailing at quarter time and being held goalless, his team did miss three goals from set shots and “were right in the contest”.

“I thought we went toe to toe with them in the first quarter despite being four goals to none,” Swayne said.

“After quarter time, we kicked 17.6 to 11.13, so we were able to turn it around.”

Pines’ ability to win the game despite being two rotations down for most of the second half was a super performance.

“We played Adam Maling on Scott Lockwood and Adam was struggling with an ankle – we just had to keep him out there.

“Corey Ash has been good for us in the backline this year too and he had a bout of gastro. He had it before the game but we played him and really shouldn’t have.

“And Paul McLean-Wilson popped a calf or Achilles, so we didn’t have him either.”

Aaron Edwards played as a high half forward and through the middle and booted five goals. He was the best player on the ground.

Billy Humphries, a gifted teenager and out-

standing junior, didn’t do a pre-season but came into the side and played a midfield role. Billy too was superb.

“We talked about the loss of Jimmy Messina (out for the season with a knee) and how important he is to us and Billy was able to come in and play that role for us. His fitness base is up now and I have no doubt he’ll improve as the season develops,” Swayne said.

Justin Van Unen kicked seven goals for the Redlegs. He has 53 goals from eight games at an average of 6.62 per game.

“He’s like a cat at ground level. I remember Jason ‘Super’ Marsh at Seaford, who, despite being a sensational mark, would recover quicker than any backman at ground level.

“JV is the same – he’s a super player.”

In other games, Chelsea coach Brent Guerra booted seven goals in Chelsea’s 23.18 (156) to 6.6 (42) win against Karingal.

David Bodley and Anthony Bruhn kicked five goals each and Craig Nankervis and Scott Macleod dominated as Frankston YCW belted Bonbeach 21.13 (139) to 4.8 (32).

Edithvale-Aspendale beat Seaford 20.18 (138) to 12.13 (85) with Jarrod Garth booting six goals and Matt Meehan five while Timmy Mannix was at his brilliant best.

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Excludes Govt., Rental & National Fleet buyers. See participating dealers for full terms and conditions. 1. Free upgrade from manual to automatic transmission on 15MY Pajero, 14MY Challenger, and 15MY Lancer range excluding Evolution. 2. Excludes Govt., Rental & National Fleet buyers. Manual. Recommended Drive Away selling price, including 12 months registration, CTP insurance, Stamp Duty & Dealer Delivery. ##Finance is available only to approved applicants (excludes fleet, government and rental buyers) on 15.5 MY ASX, 16 MY Outlander and 16 MY Triton models under a consumer fixed loan with a minimum 20% deposit, maximum finance term of 36 months and a 30% maximum balloon payment. #Interest rate is 3.90% p.a. Comparison rate of 4.9%p.a. is based on a 5 year secured consumer fixed loan of $30,000. Credit criteria, fees and charges apply. Terms and conditions available on request. Offer running from 1 June 2015 to 30 June 2015. Applications for finance must be received by 30 June 2015 and vehicles must be delivered by 30 June 2015. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Auto finance is offered by St.George Motor Finance Limited ABN 53 007 656 555 Australian credit licence 387946. DIAMOND ADVANTAGE: † NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY: 5 years or 100,000km (whichever occurs first). Service conditions apply. *CAPPED PRICE SERVICING: 4 years or 60,000km (whichever occurs first). Covers all items specified under the standard “Regular Service Table” for normal operating conditions detailed in the service and warranty booklet. Additional service/repair items (if required) are at additional cost. ^ROADSIDE ASSIST (Service conditions apply). For purchases of new Mitsubishi vehicles, your initial 12 month roadside assist will be extended for a period of 12 months from the date of the most recent eligible Capped Price Service for that vehicle performed at an authorised Mitsubishi dealer. Roadside assist, if extended in accordance with these items, is available for a maximum of up to 5 years. Conditions apply. See mitsubishi-motors.com.au for further information. 3. Accelerated depreciation only available to small businesses with turnover less than $2 million per annum, on individual assets costing less than $20,000. Seek independent tax advice to determine eligibility.

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