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KERRI McCafferty, inset, does not see Australia Day as a national celebration. However, the Aboriginal flag was distinctly present in the 2013 Australia Day crowd that flowed down Main Street, Mornington in the wake of the annual grand parade. Pictures: Yanni
Councillor bows out on ‘celebration’ Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s Cr Kerri McCafferty says she won’t be celebrating Australia Day on Tuesday 26 January because she does not see it as a day of national celebration. “Simply put, it’s not the date to celebrate. The day, yes, but not the date,” the Seawinds Ward councillor said. Cr McCafferty, one of eight new councillors elected in November, said the date was “not inclusive and was disrespectful to Indigenous Australians”. “I have made my decision after listening to them, learning the true his-
tory of this country from them and respecting their wishes,” she said. The shire has drastically cut back on its usual Australia Day celebrations because of COVID-19 restrictions, including the parade down main Street, Mornington which was followed at night by fireworks over the harbour. New councillors make up a majority in council, which means that they could permanently overturn the shire’s approach to Australia Day in much the same way that they backed Cr Anthony Marsh’s move to drop the council prayer (“God purged from council prayer” The News 14/12/20). Cr McCafferty said that in 1994 when it was decided that 26 January should be an Australia Day public holi-
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day, she was nine years old. “I must admit that I find this perception of Australia Day being a longstanding national tradition rather odd when it hasn’t even been around beyond my 36 years,” she said. “In actual fact, the date, name and meaning of the day has been changed many times, with the original Australia Day being held on the 30 July 1915 to raise funds for war efforts, rather than being a day of national unity and a celebration of our unique Australian lifestyle and values that it is perceived to be.” Cr McCafferty says she is more concerned about respecting the wishes of First Nations people who “have requested the date of Australia Day be
changed to a more appropriate date for all Australians”. “Therefore, in the spirit of true reconciliation, I will not be attending any Australia Day events on January 26 – official or otherwise,” she said. “This day represents loss and mourning for Indigenous people, and is viewed broadly by the Indigenous community as being a celebration of the coming of one race, at the expense of another. “The resulting dispossession saw a loss of sovereign rights to their land, loss of family and loss of right to practice [their] culture and I have no desire to participate in the celebration of those things. “I understand that it may be viewed
as a multicultural day by some, given that it is the date chosen to welcome our new Australians through our citizenship awards ceremonies, and, indeed, this may be the case for many other cultures within our community. “However, it fails to recognise that our First Nations people have specifically asked us to stop celebrating the date that saw the beginning of their cultural genocide. “I would love to participate in citizenship ceremonies and local awards, but I will do so when the date has been changed to respect all cultures, especially the oldest living culture in the world.”
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THE natural beauty of Bushrangers Bay belies the dangers that await unwary or inexperienced swimmers. Pictures: Keith Platt
WARNINGS about the pressing need to understand and appreciate the dangers of ocean beaches is the message emerging from a day of disaster at Mornington Peninsula beaches last week. A 45-year-old woman drowned at Bushrangers Bay, near Cape Schanck and a man, 80, died while swimming in Port Phillip at Tootgarook. The woman and five others were pulled from the water after being swept off rocks by waves at Bushrangers Bay about 3.30pm, Wednesday 13 January. The drowned woman, Aida Hamed, was described as a “true angel” and much-loved staff member of the Lalor post office, by Australia Post. Her group also included a 47-yearold woman, a 19-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl, as well as two men, aged 28 and 47, who bravely jumped in to rescue the women. They, and the three women, were pulled from the water by the Police Air Wing, Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance as well as the Water Police and local police in an hour-long rescue effort. Senior Constable Adam West, of police media, said the five survivors were taken to the Frankston and Rosebud hospitals for treatment. He said police would prepare a report for the coroner on the dead woman. Bushrangers Bay, below Boneo Road, is unpatrolled by life savers and remote, making it hard for emergency services to access it if trouble occurs.
It is described by beachsafe.org.au as “moderately safe for swimming when waves are low, however stay on the bar and clear of the rocks, and rips against the rocks”. Tourism Australia’s contentious reference to Bushrangers Bay as being “moderately safe when waves are low” in third party promotional material has been pulled since the tragedy. A spokesperson said the reference to cooling off in the water “at low tide” was in line with advice from Life Saving Victoria that Bushrangers Bay is “moderately safe when waves are low” but that the advice had since been removed. The visitmorningtonpeninsula.org website says: “Swimming is not recommended at [Bushrangers Bay] as the beach is unpatrolled and often hazardous due to strong rips and large waves.” Life Saving Victoria is urging all Victorians to be vigilant around water this New Year period, with the number of state recorded drownings at 38 since 1 July last year. Five – including the two last week – have been on the Mornington Peninsula. This figure exceeds all drowning records for the period 1 July-28 December and surpasses last year’s total of 34 drownings. This time last year a man also drowned while swimming with a friend at Bushrangers Bay and, in 2017, seven people were swept off rocks at the remote beach by a large wave, with a man later airlifted to hospital in a critical condition. Continued Page 13
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A POLICEMAN stripped to his underwear to rescue a woman after she was left her stranded on a boat anchored off Capel Sound after an alleged attempted alcohol raid. Police were called to reports of two intoxicated people swimming out to a boat moored 200 metres offshore, 7.30pm, Thursday 14 January. It is alleged the pair ransacked the boat looking for alcohol but then, after coming up empty-handed, the man swam back to the beach. The 46-year-old Rosebud woman, deciding she was too drunk to make it back to shore, stayed aboard. After being told the woman had been seen clinging to the back of the boat, the officer took the plunge and swam out to the boat. The woman was said to be shocked to discover her rescuer was a policeman who promptly read out her rights and helped her to shore. When he searched the woman’s handbag on the shore, he allegedly found methamphetamines, cannabis and Valium. She was charged with three counts of possessing a drug of dependence, being drunk and disorderly in a public place, tampering with a vessel, attempting to take charge of a vessel while under the influence of liquor and committing an indictable offence. The woman was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, 2 February. The 59-year-old man was expected to be fined for illegal use of a vehicle.
Injured in attack A MAN who was kicked in the head during an unprovoked attack at Devilbend reservoir was last week at home
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and confined to bed for months after being treated for a broken neck at The Alfred hospital. The 19-year-old was walking back to the car park after swimming with friends at the reservoir, off Graydens Road, Tuerong, when they came across a group of 10 youths sunbathing by the water’s edge. One of the youths threw a rock at the victim, of East Bentleigh, narrowly missing him. The offender then walked up and after a brief exchange of words, punched the victim to the face, knocking him to the ground. The offender then kicked the victim in the back of the head, causing him to lose consciousness for a short time. After coming around he was helped back to the car park by his friends who took him to Sandringham Hospital from where he was taken to The Alfred. His assailant is described as being of Maori or Islander appearance, about 183cm tall with solid build and black curly hair shaved on both sides. He has a tattoo on either the left or right hand side of his chest. It is believed the group were driving cars with P-plates. One is described as a blue Holden Calais VZ, and the other a silver Commodore. Anyone with information or who saw the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Island on fire FRENCH Island CFA firefighters were called to a car fire that had spread to grass about 3pm, Monday 11 January. Two fire trucks and volunteer firefighters responded, supported by two
aircraft and Forest Fire Management Victoria appliances. About 12 hectares of grass were burnt before the fire was brought under control before 4pm.
High speed run POLICE impounded a P-plater’s car after clocking him at an alleged 215kph at Dromana, early Wednesday 13 January. Somerville Highway Patrol was conducting speed checks in the north-bound lanes of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway when the sound of a speeding car rapidly approaching south-bound caught their attention soon after midnight. The Volkswagen Golf GTI was allegedly going at more than double the 100kph speed limit. The driver, an 18-year-old, of Mill Park, offered no explanation for the excessive speed. His car was impounded for 30 days and he is expected to be charged on summons with speeding. Less than 90 minutes later, the highway patrol unit clocked a car travelling at 172kph. The 37-year-old driver, of McCrae, also lost his wheels for 30 days and can expect to front the courts for speeding.
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Going overboard for water safety BOATERS and paddlers are being urged to practice getting back on their craft so they will be better prepared to save themselves this summer. Maritime Safety Victoria acting director Gareth Johnson says he expects a surge of water activity as boaters and paddlers make the most of free time from the restrictions imposed by COVID-19. “With increased activity comes the possibility of increased incidents, injuries and fatalities,” he said. “In 2018-19 there were 717 incidents in Port Phillip (excluding Corio) and 219 in Western Port and we don’t want to see those numbers increase. “Our critical safety message for boaters and paddlers – practice getting back on. “If you’re planning to go out on a boat or a kayak in the next few months, don’t wait until you’re treading water to find out you can’t get back on. Just because you could once doesn’t mean you can now.” The message is backed by Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Despi O’Connor: “Your councillors and l want to remind all boaters and paddlers that no matter how experienced they are, things can still happen that are out of their control.” Mr Johnson says that with incidents on the rise in recent years, TSV’s five messages for summer remain critical. “Boaters and paddlers usually remember to check the weather and wear a lifejacket, but many injuries – and, sadly, fatalities – happen when they go out alone, can’t get back on and are unable to raise the alarm.” Research shows 37 per cent of paddlers and 31 per cent of coastal boaters, on their last outing, did not carry equipment to help them get back on board. “That’s why we recommend boaters and kayakers practice getting back on board – soon,” Mr Johnson said. “If you own a boat you should do this once a year and if you’re a kayaker or canoer do it more frequently.” Paddlers should learn to use a paddle float and stirrup and consider taking professional instruction before kayaking trips. Boaters are advised to have a kill switch that ensures the engine cuts out if they fall overboard. They should buy a ladder that extends into the water. Cr O’Connor said the Prepare to Survive campaign focused on preparation, so that if something did go wrong, boaters had the best chance of survival. This included knowing the weather; practicing getting back on; carrying a distress beacon; having a buddy plan and wearing a lifejacket. Details: Visit msv.vic.gov.au/prepare
Drowning investigation Continued from Page 3 Also, on Wednesday, police began investigating after a man drowned at Tootgarook. Emergency services were called about 4pm after the man in his 80s was pulled unconscious from the water. They tried to revive him but were unsuccessful. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Peninsula police last week ramped up their campaign to promote water safety, especially as it relates to the dangers facing young children. Sorrento Acting Sergeant Steve Drew was responding to the high number of reports of children getting into trouble off peninsula beaches. “The importance of parents maintaining proper supervision of children while on the beach, at the pool, or near any source of water, is paramount,” he said. “It only takes 20-30 seconds for a child to drown. “If the parent or carer is alone they should not use their mobile phone unless it is absolutely necessary. “If you are at the beach with the family or a large group, a designated observer needs to be watching the children all times.” Leading Senior Constable Scott McCall, of the Water Police, had another focus: “Jet-ski users must be aware and fully obey speed restrictions around five-knot zones, other vessels, swimmers and pier structures,” he said. “They should not approach dolphins, seals or any other marine life.” Leading Senior Constable McCall said all boat and jet-ski users needed to familiarise themselves with speed limits and safety requirements in the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook. “The Water Police are actively checking to make sure all water craft are complying and will issue hefty fines and prosecute any offences,” he said.
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MP goes behind the wheel FLINDERS MP Greg Hunt was in the driver’s seat during last week’s visit to the Mornington Men’s Shed. The federal health minister appeared comfortable in the Morris Minor 1000 which members have been restoring over the past three years. The 50-plus-year-old car was acquired through a member of the Morris Minor Car Club of Victoria for about $500. Shedders have put in “millions of
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hours” restoring it, refurbishing worn and rusty parts and replacing the motor so that now it is a fine example of the popular British runabout it was in the 1950s. They hope to sell it for $10,000$12,000 and use the money for shed projects. Mr Hunt was also shown the new $6200 laser engraver bought with a grant from the federal government after shed secretary Bob Robinson
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Chorus of young voices add to quarry opposition Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au CHILDREN are speaking out about a new quarry that the Ross Trust plans to carve out of Arthurs Seat not far from schools and kindergartens. The Ross Trust, a charity which owns Hillview Quarries, plans a granite quarry about 800 metres from Red Hill Consolidated School and Monterosso Early Learning Centre in Red Hill, and about 1.9 kilometres from Dromana Secondary School and Peninsula Specialist College. Creating the proposed quarry involves clearing 38 hectares of bushland – equivalent to the area of 21 MCGs. The quarry would also include an old quarry site, so in total it will cover 43 hectares and be 190-metres deep. About 50 children have written letters and drawn pictures to express their concerns in the hope of convincing trust chairman Jeremy Kirkwood and directors Prue Digby, Geoff Nicholson, Jon Webster and Jenny Stephens, and CEO Sarah Hardy, to halt the quarry. Elizabeth Clancy helped to collect the letters and art after discussions with her own three children. “Kids are asking lots of questions about why this is happening to a beautiful place close to their school and where they enjoy the outdoors,” she said. “They are worried about the animals. They want to express their concerns and they hope that the people leading the Ross Trust will listen.”
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Not in our backyard: Younger voices have been their concerns about the proposed quarry at Arthurs Seat. Picture: Supplied quarry could be blown to their schools on the wind. Michelle de la Coeur, a spokeswoman for Peninsula Preservation Group, welcomed the children’s work. “If the Ross Trust goes ahead with its plans
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Cut back, but celebrations go ahead Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au COVID-19 restrictions have forced Mornington Peninsula Shire to drastically cut back its Australia Day events. Among the events cancelled are the parade down Main Street, Mornington, a carnival and stalls at Mornington Park and fireworks over the harbour at night. However, there will be a low key fun run, flag raising ceremonies and the announcement of the citizen and young of the year and community event of the year (nominations closed 6 November 2020). The shire is also compiling a list of the community’s favourite songs to be played on Australia Day by radio station RPP FM (98.7FM). Billed by the shire as “an innovative and COVID Safe Australia Day”, Tuesday 26 January will be a far different version of the day that normally involves thousands of residents and visitors across the peninsula. The shire’s website says this year’s Australia Day “is a time to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian spirit” and invites the community to “join us as we celebrate a little differently this year”. “Our First Peoples are the traditional custodians of our beautiful lands and waterways and have a fundamental role in the great Australian story,” the shire’s website declares. “We aspire to an Australia Day that can increasingly include recognition and celebration by all Australians.”
AUSTRALIA Days that drew thousands of residents and visitors to Main Street, Mornington and flag raising ceremonies in towns across the Mornington Peninsula will be fondly remembered memory as 2020’s COVID-19 restrictions stretch into the new year. Pictures: Yanni The songs being compiled for the RPP FM playlist will be part of a 1pm-3pm live broadcast from Main Street, Mornington. Suggested songs can be submitted to the shire’s website by Wednesday 20 January. All entries will go into a draw to win one of five gourmet hampers featuring a selection of peninsula produce. Winners will be announced
during Australia Day broadcast and contacted by email afterwards. Although billed as the Rosebud Virtual Aus Day Fun Run, runners (and walkers) can choose from two 9am starting points on Australia Day. The 10km run starts at Safety Beach with a 5.3km run/walk from Dromana. Both events follow the foreshore bay trail and finish at the Village Green, Rosebud.
At the Village Green there will be a flag raising ceremony, family activities and presentations for placegetters in each category of the fun run. Money raised from the day supports sporting and community groups whose members volunteer their time each year to run the event. Sorrento Portsea RSL’s flag raising ceremony at 11.30am will be followed by a free barbecue.
Live music starts at 1pm with Rob Papp and the Kevin Buckingham Trio at 4pm. Sorrento Portsea RSL, is in Hurley Street, Sorrento. Sorrento Rotary Club will hold a plaque ceremony at 11am to be followed at midday by a skateboard contest at the skatepark in the David McFarlan Reserve. The contest is open to three age groups.
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KEY FACTS ABOUT THE BOUNDARY ROAD PROJECT Relocating to the old Pioneer quarry means the good work will continue Hillview Quarries is a unique business. Under the stewardship of its philanthropic owner, the profits it earns from quarrying are distributed to organisations supporting vulnerable Victorians, particularly children and young people, as well as environmental and preservation projects across Victoria. Over the past 50 years this generosity has totalled nearly $139 million, including $19 million distributed to organisations on the Mornington Peninsula. Approved stone reserves at Hillview’s quarry in Dromana are running out; relocating to the old Pioneer quarry nearby means this good work will continue well into the future.
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Hillview Community Reserve Boundary Road
Existing quarry to shift 800m – 850m to old quarry Old Pioneer quarry and workings Hillview’s current quarry and workings to wind down
Additional resource area being investigated
THE SIMPLE FACTS 1. There are already two quarries at Dromana. The active quarry at Hillview Quarry Drive and the Pioneer quarry on Boundary Road. The Pioneer quarry includes a pit of nearly 160 metres depth and covers an area of approx 18 hectares. 2. When the old quarry re-opens; the current one winds down. With stone running out, Hillview Quarries proposes relocating to the Pioneer quarry on Boundary Road to access rock from within and from land surrounding the existing pit. Current operations at Hillview Quarry Drive will be wound down and the site rehabilitated, ultimately leaving only one active quarry, as is the case now. 3. Approval to relocate and re-open will be based on science. For nearly two years, Hillview Quarries has been undertaking scientific investigations as part of an Environment Effects Statement which will help Government decide whether to approve the relocation. An EES is the Government’s most rigorous scientific and social impact assessment. 4. Multiple scientific investigations are in progress. These investigations cover everything from flora and fauna through to dust, noise and air quality. Initially, these studies assess the current or baseline conditions then they look at what the potential impacts might be.
5. All studies are independently assessed. With the majority of the baseline studies nearing completion, some impact studies have commenced and all will be finished mid 2021. Before each study is finalised it is assessed by the Government’s Technical Reference Group which comprises technical specialists from all relevant Government agencies. Some of the studies are peer reviewed by other expert scientists to ensure fair and independent assessments have been made. 6. Final size and shape are yet to be determined. Information from the studies continues to shape options for the quarry footprint and to refine the additional area being considered for quarrying activities. Currently this additional area for quarrying could be approx 20 hectares over coming decades. The proposed footprint is expected in early 2021. 7. Public comment is essential. Community feedback both directly and through the Boundary Road website is welcome. It is expected that final draft documentation for the EES will be completed in the third quarter of 2021, after which it will be available for public comment. Public feedback together with the EES submission will assist Government decisionmaking about the environmental and community implications of recommencing quarrying at the site.
PROGRESS OF THE BASELINE SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS Baseline studies completed to-date
Baseline studies to be finalised in early 2021
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Call 1300 407 690 or visit our website for more facts. Summaries of the existing conditions studies are posted on the site as they become available. www.boundaryroad.com.au
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Council rates overcharged FRANKSTON Council overcharged all properties while collecting rates this year. Council estimates that each property was overcharged by an average of 53 cents. Around $30,000 worth of overcharged rates will be refunded to Frankston residents. A statement on council’s website read that “there was a minor calculation error in the number of properties assessed. Council officers discovered the error while preparing annual compliance documents for the Essential Services Commission – which administers the rate-capping system for local government. The compliance documents are a requirement for all Victorian local government areas.” “As a ratepayer, you don’t need to do anything. The overcharged amount will be credited back to you and appear on your next rates instalment notice. If you paid your rates in full, your credit will appear on your 2021/22 annual rate valuation notice. “Council has put processes in place to ensure this never happens again.” Brodie Cowburn
Recycling: Liz Atkinson, Emma Tkalcevic and Any Yang at the market pop-up stall urging residents to rethink their waste habits. Picture: Yanni
Mayor pops up with recycling message MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Despi O’Connor took to the streets last week to promote responsible recycling. She staffed a pop-up stall at Rosebud on Wednesday 13 January and again at Mornington the next day to encourage residents to fill in a shire survey which asked what they think needs to be done to encourage everyone to recycle correctly and to put only suitable items in the bin.
The survey finished on Sunday and the results will start to be collated this week as part of the shire’s draft waste contamination policy. “As a community we need to get better at recycling,” Cr O’Connor said. “Some locals still think our recyclables are sent to landfill and many are confused about the process and need more information about how to get it right.” There are concerns a small minority
of households continue to disregard recycling rules, regularly putting the wrong things in their bins – such as food scraps and plastic bags – and undoing the good work of their street. “A truckload of recyclables contaminated with a significant amount of non-recyclable material has to be sent to landfill,” Cr O’Connor said. “That’s not just a huge cost to the environment, it’s a huge financial cost, with the shire – read ratepayers – paying
in Mornington Tuesday 26 January 2021 Shop, dine and experience all Main Street, Mornington has to offer on Australia Day. Peninsula Playlist
This year we’ve partnered with RPP FM to create an Australia Day playlist just for the Peninsula. Our curated playlist of a selection of songs voted for by you will feature in a special live broadcast between 1– 3pm.
The broadcast will air from the corner of Main and Queen Streets, Mornington and will feature interviews, local music and much more. Tune in to RPP FM (98.7FM) between 1– 3pm to listen.
We hope you can join in safely as we reflect, respect and celebrate our great community this Australia Day.
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about $600,000 a year to deal with it. “Victoria’s average recycling contamination rate is 10.4 per cent while the Mornington Peninsula’s rate is significantly worse at 15.4 per cent. We need to reduce this rate.” The shire’s recycling goes to Polytrade to be sorted, baled and sent to manufacturers to be made into new products. Containers need to be clean and items thrown in the bin with the blue lid must be recyclable.
Mystery surrounds ‘silent’ kidnap victim SOMETHING good often follows something bad, so it’s not surprising to hear that the theft of a much-loved manikin from outside a Hastings coffee outlet last week had its silver lining the next day. Dave Arnott, proprietor of Golden Eagle Coffee on Marine Parade, was devastated when “Floyd” – a Charlie Chaplin replica – was kidnapped by two hoons who drove past and snatched him from outside his premises. The 60 centimetre high porcelain or fibreglass manikin was sitting on a chair near the outlet’s A-frame street sign when the dastardly deed took place. “I watched a couple of likely lads get petrol opposite and then slowly drive past going towards Hastings,” Mr Arnott said. “When they did a U-turn and pulled up beside Floyd I sensed something bad was about to happen. I dropped my guitar and ran towards them but, just as my hand was about to grab the door handle, they took off – with Floyd!” Mr Arnott reported the theft to Hastings police but, because the thieves had false plates on the probably-stolen car, their apprehension is made more difficult. They have yet to be caught. David “Norm” Lowe, of neighbouring Norm’s Lawn Mowing, noticed the manikin was missing when he dropped in for a coffee next day. As luck would have it, he had a Laurel and Hardy replica sitting at home gathering dust. “I immediately thought of my Laurel and Hardy manikin which I didn’t have any use for and told Dave he could have it,” Mr Lowe said. “It’s a one-off and very rare, but I was more worried about having it laying around with the kids and getting broken. “I took it down and Dave really appreciated it. I know he’ll look after it. He was stoked.” Mr Arnott agreed. “I am absolutely thrilled,” he said. “Norm’s generosity has taken away the sting of the theft.” Stephen Taylor
Trading places: Dave Arnott was more than pleased to receive a Laurel and Hardy sculpture from his friend Dave “Norm” Lowe after thieves stole his shop’s signature Charlie Chaplin manikin. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Money for temple work
Australia Day at the ‘peace’ mosque
THE Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs has received a $500,000 grant for a new project. The Hindu Society of Victoria will use the money to build a multipurpose hall at its Hindu Cultural and Heritage Centre. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “this is great news for our local community and the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple. This funding means they can continue being a vital support and deliver the services that matter to so many.” “I’d like to thank and acknowledge everything that The Hindu Society of Victoria do to support the broader community, but particularly this year. With this funding I know that HSV will continue doing important work. Allowing communities to come together to share, celebrate and preserve traditions and culture in a safe and welcoming atmosphere,” she said. Applications for the next round of the state government’s multicultural community infrastructure fund grant program are open until 15 February.
THE Bait-ul-Salam (House of Peace) mosque, Langwarrin will hold its annual Australia Day celebration on Sunday 31 January. The yearly event is run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria. It usually brings together community groups, religious leaders, local MPs, Mornington Peninsula and Frankston councillors, and the public. Mosque spokesperson Aziz Bhatti said this year’s Australia day was “special in many ways” and the ceremony would start by thanking God “for protecting us from the pandemic” and the state and federal governments “for keeping all Australians safe”. “There will be some reflection speeches by members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim youth on last year’s global
POINT of VIEW THE situation surrounding COVID-19 remains fluid, with easing of some restrictions followed on a seemingly daily basis by reports of more outbreaks. This week’s major news will no doubt follow the travails, and arrivals, of tennis players and their support teams being forced to quarantine in Melbourne before the Australian Open. Meanwhile, the Point of View team players were out and about, recording scenes in their daily lives. Glenys Slade saw the pleasure that musicians brought to Mornington’s Wednesday market in Main Street (1); Sue Brabender was intrigued by a “pot-bellied sea horse” (2); Adam Richmond foind a crab on a rock at Flinders (3); while Steve Howard wonders if Mykonos at Mills Beach, Mornington, is named from nastalgia, similarity or regret that that a trip to the Agean might not be possible for some time to come (4).
and local incidents, pandemic and how thankful and lucky we are as Australains living and enjoying this beautiful land of beauty and sunshine,” he said. A cash award will be presented to an “outstanding Australian organisation”. Mr Bhatti said members of the Victorian Ahmadiyya community provided logistical support and supplies to the bushrie-ravaged areas and also donated $20,000 to the Australian Bush Fires Fund. Attendance at this year’s Australia Day celebration will be limited in line with COVID-19 restrictions. To RSVP email ahmadiyya.victoria@gmail.com or call 0430 339 314. Register for the event at 2.30pm on the day for a 3pm start. Keith Platt
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Surfers in waiting HUNDREDS of volunteers and surfers will have to wait until March to find out if the next scheduled Disables Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula beach day will go ahead. The 16 January event was cancelled because of COVID-19 restrictions. The Point Leo Foreshore Committee told the DSAMP that it was against any events being held at the beach during the month. The DSAMP said the March event will go ahead “should this be feasible considering the state of the environment at that point”. “Obviously, nobody wants to hear this as the decision. We only want surfers in the water and for us, volunteers and carers to feel the buzz alongside them. But health and safety are the priority,” the DSAMP’s executive team stated. Earlier, the group’s online booking system was stopped from going online because of doubts about holding the event. At that stage contract tracing had revealed COVID-19 cases with contacts in Cape Schanck.
THERE is no shortage of helping hands for surfers during one of the DSAMP’s surf events at Point Leo. Pictures: Keith Platt
Access made easy BEACH matting rolled out on the beach near Mount Martha Life Saving allows wheelchair access to the water. The matting is part of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s disability inclusion plan and is available daily. Two MobiChairs are available on weekends until Easter Monday 5 April. The shire says higher than usual tides have meant it is not safe to roll out matting at Mills Beach, Mornington, although a MobiChair beach wheelchair will be available on weekends during Mornington Life Saving Club’s patrol hours. To see beach conditions, including the beach matting at Mount Martha visit: mmlsc.com.au/ webcam Details about other accessible beaches on the pe insula are at mornpen.vic.gov.au/accessiblerecreation
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Shire offers relief and recovery grants MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is extending its range of community and business grants to “support our community in the recovery phase” of the COVID-19 pandemic. To be launched next week, the grants will be available to eligible business associations, bushland and foreshore friends groups, Landcare groups, not-for-profit organisations, community groups and “creatives” (individuals, organisations and groups). The grants follow help to peninsula businesses in which the shire offered rent relief, waived outdoor trading fees, launched a Funding Finder website and Support Local campaign, as well as extended outdoor dining areas for food businesses. “I encourage anyone in our community looking for financial support for their eligible group or business to apply for a relief and recovery grant. It can go a long way to help get your business back on its feet,” the mayor Cr Despi
O’Connor said. She said the Funding Finder website provided a “full overview” of local, state and federal governments, as well as philanthropic grant programs. “It’s easy to use and takes the guesswork out of finding funding.” Grants include relief grants of $2000 starting 18 January; a $3000 business association COVID-19 recovery grant program will run 1 February to 5 March; $10,000 community recovery grants (1-26 February); and $10,000 biolinks support grants (8 February-5 March). Details for each program with eligibility and assessment criteria are available at mornpen.vic. gov.au/grants The shire’s annual community grant program has been deferred for the 2020–21 financial year. A list of 1250 grant and finance opportunities is at mornpen.vic.gov.au/fundingfinder
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Bedside manners: Medical interns Jarryd Ludski, Hayden Mitchell and Rebecca Webster practice CPR. Picture: Supplied
Interns welcome the experience PENINSULA Health has welcomed 39 medical interns who have wasted no time learning the ropes in preparation for their one-year placements. The doctors will immerse themselves into the day-to-day life of caring for patients and working alongside medical and healthcare staff during their rotations across Frankston and Rosebud hospitals and other Peninsula Health sites. A small number of interns will also rotate throughout the year in the emergency department at Warragul Hospital. As part of their week-long orientation, the new doctors stepped into the simulation centre to refresh their basic life-support training. Peninsula Health Medical Workforce Unit director Andrew Wilson said: “Our first-year doctors have already begun building their experience, confidence and expertise, prior to commencing clinical duties on the wards under
the direction of more experienced medical staff. “Peer support is an essential component of our internship program because it allows for this next generation of clinical leaders to be supported and learn from more experienced medical staff which is very important at this formative stage of their careers. “The intern program is important for local people as it allows for doctors to live and work in the community while they gain experience and explore career paths at our sites. This may see them continue practicing in Frankston or other parts of the Mornington Peninsula.” Dr Wilson said Peninsula Health was an ideal learning environment. “We have an interesting mix of presentations for the interns to manage, under direction from more experienced medical staff in a supported environment, which is particularly important during the early stages of their careers.”
GALLERY TALK As the largest public gallery in the South East region of Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has a vitally important role in making art accessible to everyone in our community. Entry to the Gallery is now free and we are excited that by removing entry fees, anyone can walk into the MPRG and experience the best contemporary art from across Australia for free. There are many roles of a public gallery including delivering inspiring visual art experiences which are relevant and accessible to the whole community. We also develop and care for a large art collection of over 1800 objects and deliver engaging education and public programs for people of all ages. As we cautiously head into 2021, we are looking forward to presenting a diverse range of exhibitions that celebrate the amazing work of the artists in our program. You can view our 2021 exhibition program on our website – under Future Exhibitions. The 2021 exhibition program includes feature exhibitions by local artist Lauren Guymer, local indigenous art centre Baluk Arts, and The Overwintering Project which focuses on Westernport as an internationally significant shorebird habitat. We are also looking forward to the Spring Festival of Drawing in September where we are commissioning new wall drawings in the gallery featuring 11 leading contemporary artists and a program of workshops and special events for children and adults. Sign up to our e-newsletter through our website to receive monthly updates about our programs.
Right now, you can see the 2020 National Works on Paper exhibition featuring leading artists from across Australia working in the fields of drawing, printmaking, digital prints and paper sculpture. From over 1200 entries from around Australia, 74 works were shortlisted and are on display in the Gallery until 21 February. Check out our free online workshops with master printmaker David Frazer on the fundamentals of linocut printmaking or Hubert Pareroultja’s Mastering Watercolour Workshop. You can use your own materials or purchase an Art Box from the Gallery Shop, containing the materials required. You can watch our free online workshops any time that suits, pause and rewind, and come back and re-watch and create as many works as you like. Our popular Young at Art program for preschoolers is going weekly in 2021. Book in now for a Tuesday session, starting 2 February. Numbers will be limited at 10. Young at Art introduces under 5s to the wonder of art with a hands-on creative activity, a tour of the exhibition and an arty storytime. A take-home art materials box will be supplied with each session. We look forward to welcoming you to the Gallery in 2021. Visit mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
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TRANQUIL VIEWS AND POTENTIAL GALORE A ONCE in several generations opportunity presents itself here in this prized coastal village, a world away from the city grind. This fabulous internal block - with house - measures an incredible 5548 square metres and has been held by the one family for decades. Offering expansive views down to the pier and out to Westernport Bay, you are comfortably set in the heart of Flinders, walking distance to the foreshore, the stunning golf club plus all the attractions of this quaint yet very chic town. The immediate potential with the block is to subdivide into smaller allotments (STCA) or perhaps
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Consider the wellbeing of campers too Sally Baillieu seems to have a rather one-eyed view of the foreshore camping arrangements and their potential impact on the local populace. (“Camping rules unchanged “ The News 12/1/2021). Her suggestion that it “puts us all at risk” is as exaggerated as the statement that “Victoria is now riddled with exposure sites”. In fact, there are but a handful of exposure sites on the Department of Health and Human Services website as of 14 January. Only two, Emerald and Mount Martha, are outside of metro Melbourne. I believe the most disappointing assertion is that “the social costs have not been accounted for”. The greatest social costs to the community have arisen from closing things down, not from opening up. What about the many families who rely on that short window of the summer holidays to generate the bulk of their revenue from the multitude of small businesses along the camping strip? Is their social wellbeing not important? Is the social wellbeing of the campers not important? Many would have visited year after year for a decade or more. Depriving them of their holiday with friends they may see just for that time is plain selfish. Maybe Ms Baillieu should ensure her personal wellbeing by going into self-quarantine at home, leaving the rest of the community to enjoy the modest freedoms we are currently allowed. Jack Wheeler, Mornington
Time ‘they’ went Have they gone yet? Who, you may well ask? Unless like me you’re a resident of Rye and presently tripping over adult hordes, darling little ankle biters, almost all eating ice cream, many with a puppy on a leash? The hot weather improves the need to shop to some degree; they all retire to the beach and love jet skis. Am I cranky, bitter? No. There’s a type of masochistic pleasure in knowing come the day after Australia Day (we call it Scott Morrison Day) they disappear. They’re not all bad. I saw one group putting their pizza rubbish in the bin, albeit an overflowing bin. I should have taped it, but the females were already giving me dirty looks for (seemingly) looking at them. The colder days earlier helped, in that my Woolworths visits at 7am were free of bikini wearing shoppers. I’m thinking of getting a badge made saying “I survived the invasion” centre, and below it, Gloria Gaynor. Cliff Ellen, Rye
Use ‘best’ vaccine Not being a Rhodes scholar, but someone with two working ears and only one eye (because of the year long wait for public surgery), but still alive, the World Health Organisation has clearly and indefatigably stated that the Pfizer Biotech coronavirus vaccine is 95 per cent effectve. Yet the one most Australians are going to be foisted off with the AstraZeneca UK sourced el cheapo which has only 60 per cent success rate. Why in goodness’s name is Australia continuing with this repeat prescription when any man, woman and his dog, can see 95 per cent is considerably better than 60 per cent? Being non-political, I am not used to repeating myself by emphasising that we should be entitled to the best not the “oh it’s convenient”; “oh yes, we can manufacture it here”; “oh yes, it’s stored in domestic refrigerators”; and “oh yes, it’s cheap. I would like to be vaccinated asap, simply because I care, feed, drive and respond to elderly isolated pensioners at risk and have evaded the nursing homes. I am prepared to join a queue and, if necessary, pay out of my age pension for an upgrade to a properly refrigerated Pfizer Biotech vaccine administered under clinical conditions. I didn’t bother to approach Health Minister and Flinders MP Greg Hunt’s electoral office as the usual response is “yes we have received your communication and will pass it on”, and nothing is done. Ian Morrison, Mount Eliza
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Govt has solution [Flinders MP] Greg Hunt trotted out the usual seven plus year old federal government mantra about refugees knowing that these policies are extremely inhumane and are now not relevant to the current situation (“Grandmothers march in time for refugees” The News 23/12/20). Refugees and asylum seekers have been locked up without rights for years in offshore detention centres and moved about in Australia into hotels in Melbourne and elsewhere. The government is fully aware of the terrible ill effects of its policies on these people’s physical and mental health. Mr Hunt’s government can change this situation immediately. That is what we, and many other concerned Australians, are rallying about. Ann Renkin, Shoreham
Unchanged views I read the first [2021] edition of the The News expecting to see groveling apologies from Liberal-hating correspondents. But no, both letters were again scathing of the Liberal Party (“Help refugees” and “Reluctant feds” 13/1/21). I would have thought that they would have vented their anger at [Premier] Dan Andrews for taking a well-deserved holiday with his family after a horrendous 2020. For the first three months of 2020 they were vitriolic in their diatribe towards our prime minister [Scott Morrison], who dared take a family holiday to Hawaii while the bushfires raged. At least our PM had competent understudies to make decisions and was only a phone call away. [The premier] was only a phone call away, but who would trust his understudies? People who live in glass houses, should not throw stones. Has Marg [D’Arcy] volunteered, to adopt one of these illegal refugees? John Cain should ring the CEO of the security company who was awarded the multimillion dollar [hotel security] contract, and ask who rang or messaged him to say he had won the contract. Graham Griffiths, Rye
Prayer not required I disagree with the assertion that the removal of the “council prayer” from Mornington Peninsula Shire meetings is somehow unlawful under the Local Government Act. (“Follow due process and reinstate council prayer” Letters 13/1/21). Absolutely nowhere in our Victorian Local Government Act, (nor any that came before it since we became a state in 1851) is there any mention of a god, a religion, or a requirement for praying before a council meeting. Councillors, optionally, give an oath or a declaration that they will abide by the Act. When state MPs passed the Local Government Act 2020 Bill, it was then presented to the governor for royal assent. In our enlightened age, imaginary gods have nothing to do with any of the processes. Ron Musgrove, Dromana
Breaking silence I have applied personal harsh discipline up to this point to stay out of this one but, unfortunately, have never been able to avoid or cause controversy, so here goes (“Follow due process and reinstate council prayer” Letters 13/1/21). Hate to tell y’all, but Australia is not a Christian state, it is a secular state. See Section 116 of Constitution. Our pseudo claims of multiculturalism dictates that “Christian” prayers not be said exclusively in public gatherings or in public schools, and I would put forward that if prayers are in order then they should be rotated between the faiths (as should the chaplains program) so let’s have some Muslim prayers also. Satanism is defined as an Australian religion, so how about a few prayers according to them? Want to see what a Christian state (Caliphate) is like? Do some research on Poland and the laws being passed. And then the government. If you look at the actions of our government how could anyone
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LIGHT can be the most important feature of a photograph. An everyday scene can be transformed into something special. Photographer for The News, Gary Sissons, was up early to catch the sun at Mornington pier. Its reflections off the fishing boat’s hull into the water, contrasted with the background clouds, perfectly balancing the picture.
claim that Australia is even close to applying Christian values? Many of its policies and actions are as far removed from any Bible teachings I have ever experienced, and I can speak from legitimacy as I was an unmolested altar boy, confirmed in the church, attended Catholic schools, and participated in the Saturday morning catechism classes with extinction (sic). Where is [US separation of church and state activist] Madalyn Murray O’Hair when we need her? Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach Editor: Madalyn Murray O’Hair died 29/9/1995.
Fitness before profit I live at Merricks North on the Mornington Peninsula and I used to swim regularly at Pelican Park Aquatic Centre in Hastings, the closest public indoor pool to me. Belgravia Leisure, the private operator that runs the pool, has closed the pool to the public on weekdays between 4pm-6pm and on Saturdays between 9am-12pm. They run for-profit swim classes during those times. I don’t understand how a publicly owned pool can be closed to the public at times when the public is most likely to want to be using it. Belgravia is making a profit at the expense of the health and fitness of the general community. I don’t object to a private operator running the pool, but the public should have guaranteed access. Michele Sabto, Merricks North
Noisy nights Eric Collier is clearly a member of Peninsula Aero club (“Overboard on airfield” Letters 13/1/21). Given his support for [Cr Paul] Mercu-
rio and the airfield he should disclose this when he writes. His critique of the survey is highly questionable and wrong, all you have to do is drive round and see the signs in peoples’ houses south of Bungower Road not in favour of the airfield and the noise that is generated by activities there. His attack on me borders on delusional. Why would I want to support the airport when it clearly does not follow what is claimed on its webpage, not flying after 2000 hours? When I and others are subject to flights up to 2200 hours and the subsequent noise, it is my right to complain about excessive noise. If Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is looking at rezoning this area to industrial, then it will offer more employment to the area and bringing more people into this zone. Dr Ian Munro, Somerville
Trolley solution I have been most alarmed at the number of supermarket and other trolleys left around Mornington. Surely, they are worth a lot to the owners but, because of the pandemic, shops have allowed them to go out for free and, with the closing of Main Street, shoppers quite often have to return to their car up to 500 metres away, and so leave the trolleys there. Could I suggest a thrill for the local kids? Offer $2 to $5 on a particular day if any are returned, and they all will be. The result will make everyone happy. This is cheap for the owners, and a bonus for the kids, and clearance of the problem for all of us. Just do one day a month, or whatever, and just for kids under 18. Wendy Doyle, Mornington
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Assault and damages – Dairymen fight over customers Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the Frankston Police Court on Monday last—before Messrs C. G. V. Williams (chairman), C. Grant, and W. P. Mason, J’s.P—a local resident named Edward Barber, dairyman, was charged by Frank Pickup, an employee of W. J. Oates, dairyman, with assault. He also made a claim for damages in connection with the assault. It was decided to hear both cases together. Mr L. R. N. Utber (Hunt & Utber) appeared for complainant, and defendant was represented by Pavey, Wilson & Cohen’s representative. Dr Charles Maxwell said he examined Pickup on December 26th and found him suffering from abrasions on the nose, which was much swollen, whilst he had a black eye. He dressed the injuries, which could have been caused by a violent blow from the fist. Cross-examined, Dr Maxwell said that such a blow must have been struck from the front, and not from behind. Frank Pickup deposed that on the 26th at 5 o’clock he was on his rounds in High Street, Frankston. He was preparing to leave milk at Mrs Bedgood’s residence, as he had done on the three previous days, when Barber came along. Witness said “It’s no use you going in there; I’m serving this customer”. Barber said, “I’ll stop you at that,” and called witness a dirty, rotten b ———. Witness turned to lock the wheel of his cart, and, as he did so, Barber struck him a violent blow with his fist, and knocked him down.
The blow left witness dazed and very shaky, and it was 10 days before the effects wore off. Barber’s father, who was sitting in defendant’s cart, said “I would give you more than that, you crawler,” and added that Strong (a former employee of Oates) would get the same. Witness weighed between 8 and 9 stone, whilst Barber was a big man. Crosss-examined, Pickup said the marks inflicted by the blow had now disappeared; he finished his round after the blow; he had not lost any time on his job. Barber had told him once before not to call on that customer, but he treated it as the usual bluff. The customer in question at that time did not leave the cash in the milk jug as she now did. Witness had been serving that house all the time and had never been told to stop by the customer. Witness was a returned soldier, and had served in the 5th Batl. W. J. Oates said that as a result of the assault Pickup was very much shaken and witness had to accompany him on the cart for the rest of the day, whilst his nose was skinned and his eyes blackened, the marks remaining for 9 or 10 days. Cross examined, Oates said Pickup was merely an employee, and had no other interest in the business. Witness had no objection to saying how he purchased the business – Mr Utber objected to this line of cross examination, and the Bench upheld the objection. Oates was proceeding to say that prior to the assault he had occasion to
ring Barber on the telephone about a customer, but counsel for defendant objected. For the defence, Edward Barber said he regarded Mrs Bedgood as his customer. She had told him to call with the milk, but when he got there he found that Pickup had been round at about two or three in the morning, and on one occasion, Mrs Bedgood put her head out of the window, and told witness that the other milkman had called. She said she thought it a mean action. On the 26th he explained the position to Pickup, and Pickup called him a liar. Witness had a good deal of trouble with Oates’ men calling on his cash customers and taking the money out of the jugs. He caught Pickup doing it. Pickup gave him provocation, but he did not strike him from behind. Cross examined, Mrs Bedgood was not a cash customer on the 26th, and would not deny that Pickup delivered milk to Mrs Bedgood prior to the 26th December, and was still doing so. The Chairman said that a cowardly assault had been committed, and fined Barber £2, in default 14 days. On the claim for damages, £3 1s 6d was awarded Pickup. The amounts were paid. *** ON Saturday night, the (Opening Night of the Frankston Pictures Co Ltd will take place at the Mechanics Institute, Frankston. The electric plant, which cost £300, has been installed, and the directorate
guarantees the pictures to be absolutely up to the standard of the Melbourne theatres. Two features will figure on the programme – Mary Miles Minter in the tensely dramatic picture, “Rosemary Climbs the Heights,” and Henry H. Warner in Robertson Cole’s story, “A Fugitive from Matrimony,” a drama with a comedy interest mingled with it. These two pictures recently attracted large audiences at the Majestic Theatre, and they should be well-received here. *** WE regret to report that Mr Milner Macmaster, of the Bay Estate Agency, is suffering from eye trouble and has not been able to attend at his office for some time. During the week Mr Macmaster journeyed citywards to consult a specialist, and he is now under the advisory care of Sir James Barrett, the eminent eye specialist. *** WHILST riding in the Maiden Hurdles at the Frankston Show yesterday, Major Conder met with a nasty accident. When starting the second round of hurdles, his mount struck heavily, and the Major was thrown some distance. The assistance of Dr Maxwell was sought, and after treatment, he revived a little. This morning, he was conveyed home to the Langwarrin Camp. Miss Collins’ horse also slipped when racing to a hurdle, but, luckily, the turf was soft, and she escaped unhurt. ***
WE have been requested to warn drivers of vehicles, cyclists and others that the by-law requiring all conveyances to show a light after sunset, will be rigidly enforced after this date in the Hastings and Somerville district. Constable Stansbury of Hastings, is the summonsing officer. *** LIKE Queen Anne and Mahomet the Frankston Brass Band is dead. It passed peacefully away last week after a spasmodic struggle to keep itself alive. No more need be said —the Band is dead ! But by request, no flowers! *** MISS Doris Hegarty, of the Horse Shoe Hotel, Carlton, has been spending a short holiday at Hastings, but has now returned home. *** THE STANDARD, with this issue has been permanently enlarged – each column having two inches added, which means 16 inches extra per page or 52 inches over the whole sheet. *** FOUND on beach, last Friday, Pair Gold Rimmed Spectacles. Owner can have same by paying cost of advertisement — Standard Office. *** LOST from Tyabb, 1 brown or black gelding about 15 a.u. shod. Branded < L on near shoulder. Reward on information to H. L. Devlin, Somerville. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 14 January 1921
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Tigers fall short, Frankston YCW grasp a thriller, huge knock secures Ballam Park win By Brodie Cowburn
Bailing out: Carrum's total of 153 was not enough to hold off Frankston YCW. Picture: Craig Barrett
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SEAFORD Tigers have fallen agonisingly short of victory against Pines. Damien Lawrence was brilliant for Pines. He scored 99 not out as an opening batsman, bringing his team to a total of 4/178. The knock was his best of the season. Seaford Tigers’ run chase got off to a good start, with Brayden Roscoe and Tim Hayes combining for a 75 run opening stand. From there the side fell to 4/88, putting the result in doubt. The Tigers middle order wasn’t able to capitalise on a strong start. They brought the game down to the final over, but couldn’t get over the line. The Tigers finished all out for 174 from 40 overs, five runs from victory. Lawrence also impressed with the ball, taking three late wickets to help his side wrap up the win. At Bruce Park, a brilliant ton from Tom Boxell got Long Island a win over Heatherhill. Batting first, Heatherhill set their opponents a tough target to chase down. First drop batsman Kristian Miller was their best, scoring 95 before being run out. Long Island would have to chase down 180 to win. Off the back of Boxell’s knock, Long Island were able to reach their target with three overs left to play. They still had four wickets to spare. Flinders notched up a win in their clash against Moorooduc on Saturday. They chased down a target of 181 thanks to a 124 run stand between Matthew Gale and Andrew Power. Main Ridge have defeated Somerville by 36 runs. Somerville’s run chase was restricted by some impressive bowling. James Abbott took 3/7 off his four overs.
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FRANKSTON YCW were victors in a thrilling matchup against Carrum on Saturday. Carrum set their opponents 153 runs to win. Corey Hand was their best with the bat, scoring 45 not out. Frankston YCW were neck and neck with Carrum throughout their run
Balnarring were defeated at home on Saturday. Tyabb scored a seven wicket win thanks to half centuries from Aidan Pateman and Paul Nelson. Carrum Downs had a good day on Saturday, defeating Rye by 102 runs. Michael O’Driscoll top scored with 80.
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chase, and ended up hitting the winning runs in the final over. A 99 run opening stand by Matt Foy and Luke Hewitt wasn’t enough for Hastings to win against Pearcedale. Pearcedale were set 148 to win, and got started on the right foot. An 83 opening run stand of their own set them up for victory. Opener Bradley Trotter top scored with 53. With eight overs left in the day, Pearcedale wrapped up the wellearned win. Delacombe Park didn’t have much trouble with Crib Point at home, winning by nine wickets. Chasing 138 to win, Delacombe Park made quick work of the game. Tim Clarke and Matthew Whelan scored 62 and 67 respectively. Rosebud bowled Dromana out for
just 65 at Olympic Park to secure a 99 run win.
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A MAMMOTH 179 run knock from Pradeep De Silva got Ballam Park an impressive win on Saturday. Up against Mt Martha, Ballam Park chose to bat first. De Silva opened and was electric, smashing 13 fours and 10 sixes during his innings. His heroics helped his side to a huge total, finishing at 5/263. Mt Martha were bowled out for 187, well and truly short of what they needed to win. David Cross took four wickets for the winning outfit. An unbeaten century partnership between Scott Manders and Joshua Trevitt proved the difference in Seaford and Skye’s match.
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Skye batted first and scored 187 runs. Seaford’s run chase got off to a decent start, but at 4/90 Skye were still in with a chance. Manders and Trevitt came in and put the game beyond doubt, handing Seaford a six wicket win with four overs left to play. Tootgarook nearly defended a low total to win against Boneo, but couldn’t get the job done. Tootgarook were bowled out for just 104, with only opener Travis French contributing a decent total to the scoreboard. Boneo’s run chase was far from smooth sailing, losing 3/11 in one spell and 4/9 in another. They were eventually able to hit the winning runs with eight balls left to spare. They had three wickets left when they reached their target.
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RED HILL won in a final-ball thriller against Baxter on Saturday. Baxter set their opponents a tall mountain to climb. Red Hill were going to have to hit 208 runs to claim victory. Red Hill’s run chase got off to a nightmare start, but cometh the hour, cometh the man. Coming in at 3/12, Adam Slack completely changed the course of the match. He got his side back on track, and as they entered the final over they were still in with a chance to win. Slack hit the winning runs with the final delivery of the game, giving his side a famous win. He ended up on 98 not out. Baxter batsmen Yohan Maddege and Chris Brittain also played well, with both scoring half centuries. Langwarrin scored a good win away on the weekend, taking the points against Baden Powell. Langwarrin set their opponents 186 to win, and bowled well. A late collapse cost Baden Powell badly, as they fell from 5/121 to all out for 151. A total of 159 wasn’t enough for Mt Eliza in their clash against Mornington. Although they looked shaky at times, Mornington were able to wrap up a win with three overs and three wickets left to spare. Sorrento won by five wickets on Saturday after bowling Old Peninsula out for 94. The result was a disappointing one for Peninsula OB, who have made an impressive start to the season.
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Pines claim Berwick City scalp SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie FRANKSTON Pines’ 2021 campaign got back on track with a 4-3 win over Berwick City in their friendly at Monterey Reserve last weekend. The local side had suffered a hiccup back in December when losing to Doveton’s NPL under-21s 3-1. There’s been a fair bit of hype around this Pines’ side and its State 3 title credentials not least because of its four young Fijian internationals so it needed a much more positive display to justify the noise. And it got one here as Pines were in control for long periods against a disappointing State 2 opponent. Pines ran up a 4-1 lead before conceding two sloppy goals in the second half. Jordan Avraham as an attacking midfielder with Scott Webster in a defensive midfield role worked well and the three Fijian outfield players – central defender Penni Tuigulagula, central midfielder Savenaca Baledrokadroka and striker Tito Vodawaqa – all had a major impact. Pines hit the front early after Avraham’s corner from the left was not properly cleared allowing him a second chance and his far post cross was volleyed home on the bounce from 10 metres by Baledrokadroka. CJ Hodgson had blown a couple of scoring opportunities before conjuring up an outstanding curling strike into the far corner in the 22nd minute for Pines’ second. Webster handled inside the area a few minutes later and former Pines captain Paul McEvoy had no trouble converting from the spot to make it 2-1. Shortly before the interval Hodgson got his second. Not for the first time Vodawaqa taunted and teased the Berwick defence down the left and his cutback was met superbly by Hodgson whose low leftfoot strike made it 3-1. A minute into the second half Avraham gave Pines a three-goal cushion with a curling free-kick from the left that eluded a pack of players in the box and the Berwick keeper, anchored to his line, could only watch it bounce inside the far post. John Prescott made it 4-2 with a close-range header in the 60th minute and five minutes later a McEvoy freekick curled towards the back post was headed towards the opposite post by Berwick’s Jarod Blackbourn. Fijian goalkeeper Aeseli Batikasa made a poor attempt at grabbing the ball which eluded his grasp and dropped in
Pines pounce: Fijian international midfielder Savenaca Baledrokadroka (left) lays the ball off despite the close attention of Berwick City midfielder Lewis Foster. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
behind him to complete the scoreline. Pines won the reserves match 3-1. The club had made a pre-match announcement that Paulo Pinheiro had stepped up from his role as reserves coach to become senior assistant to Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor replacing Darren Roberts who resigned recently. Hayden Taylor was then appointed playing reserves coach with Jamie O’Halloran as his assistant. That duo kicked off their coaching careers in style with a 3-1 win on the back of two Hayden Taylor goals and a Lachie McMinimee penalty. Taylor went to great lengths after the match to ask that a vivid description of one of his goals be published even offering up a video of the moment. “It was an absolute wonder goal,” he boasted. “I chipped the keeper from near the halfway line. “A bit like that Kemar Roofe goal for Rangers in the Europa League.” In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers defeated State 4 South outfit Noble Park United 4-1 at Centenary Park last weekend.
Strikers’ senior coach Paul Williams used a matchday squad of 18 on a rotational basis. Ben Doree and New Zealand striker Riley Anderton both grabbed doubles. Doree opened his account from the spot after 25 minutes but a few minutes later the visitors returned the favour when referee Frank Osei-Ntim awarded them a penalty. Doree restored Strikers’ lead after combining with Jai Power. The former East Bentleigh striker’s first touch wasn’t great but he got to the ball before the advancing keeper and knocked it past him from close range. It was 2-1 at half-time and early in the second half Anderton opened his account after a good build-up down the left sent him clear and he slotted it in with ease. His second came with a deft touch at the near post and that was that. Tommy Hawkins came off the bench and thundered up and down the right a few times. One of his teammates commented on the “hoof marks” left on the pitch, an indication of the effect of last sea-
son’s shutdown and Hawkins’ newfound girth. But the Englishman had plenty of mates in that regard and their carbohydrate profligacy during lockdown was highlighted by the decision to play in white tops and shorts which appeared to be a much looser fit a year ago. They could do with following Aaran Currie’s lead as the former Langwarrin star shed 12 kilos last year and although illness prevented him from involvement in this friendly he’s keen to get back into action. Overall it was a worthwhile hitout for both sides with the promise of better to come. As for the visitors their biggest news was that the trial separation is over and the dynamic coaching duo of Billy Armour and Billy Rae has been reunited for the umpteenth time. There had been speculation that Rae would be considered for the vacant Somerville senior coaching post but the local club did not contact him. Strikers too had made a significant coaching appointment and late last week they announced that Jake Priest
had taken over as reserve coach for 2021. This post was vacated by Donn Delaney who became senior assistant to Williams after Scott Morrison’s departure. Priest has significant experience having coached Torquay United community teams in the UK and holds an FA Level 2 licence. Since coming to Australia he has coached Casey Comets under-20s, Old Scotch reserves and South Yarra reserves. In NPL2 news Langwarrin’s planned away friendly against Eastern Lions has been switched to Lawton Park. The match will now take place on Sunday 31 January and will feature an under-19s clash at noon followed by the seniors at 2pm. An under-21s match will kick-off at 4pm. This week’s friendlies: THURSDAY: Aspendale Stingrays v Noble Park Utd (Serbian Sports Centre, 7pm). SATURDAY: Peninsula Strikers v Aspendale Stingrays (Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm), Skye Utd v South Yarra (John Paul College, 2pm & 4pm).
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