21st January 2014

Southern Peninsula

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Peninsula residents ready to give old septics the flush “THIS house was owned by my grandmother. Going back 85 years ago, she had a little toilet in the backyard under a pine tree,” chuckles 90-year-old Douglas Eddington about his limestone, heritage-listed home in Sorrento.

Mr Eddington is one of the first to apply for early connection to the new sewerage system being constructed by South East Water.

Reminiscing about his home, he remembers a man used to come every week and change the pan over.

“About 75 years ago, my grandmother had a very good septic tank built in the backyard, and it’s been going ever since,” he said.

“I reckon the septic tank has been doing a good job for 75 years so it’s time to replace it with a good sewerage system.”

With the early connection option (ECO), customers can pay to connect to the new sewerage system up to 16 years ahead of the scheduled rollout.

This will enable customers to take advantage of the benefits of a sewer connection sooner – such as enhancing the value of their property, eliminating odours associated with failing septic tanks, and removing the ongoing cost of maintenance.

A former local bank manager, Mr Eddington said the property is now mostly used as a holiday house, much like many of the properties in the area.

During peak times of the year, families and holidaymakers flock to the region, which can often put pressure on septic tank systems that

in some cases are old and failing.

“I don’t think people realise how good a sewerage system is. I know the septic tanks are okay, but for the past 10 or 15 years I couldn’t understand why something wasn’t done about the sewerage because there are too many houses down there to be putting a septic tank in.,” he said.

“From a personal point of view, I think it’s a very, very big improvement.”

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Refuge carers ready to run for cover ALTHOUGH not yet able to fly, these young kookaburras were ready to take flight last Tuesday in the face of a fire that started on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Dromana.

The pair is being cared for by Brenda Marmion, left, and a band of volunteers at Crystal Ocean Wildlife Centre near Boundary Rd in Dromana, a refuge that could have turned into a fire trap if firefighters had been unable to contain the blaze (see story below).

Ms Marmion and the animal refuge’s volunteers were ready to transport the young kokaburras and a host of other animals to safety if the need arose.

As well as the threat of the flames, the birds and animals had trouble coping with the week’s heat wave. ‘Fire evacuation plan for animals’ Page 7 Picture: Yanni

Dromana fire deliberate

By Mike Hast POLICE and the CFA are investigating a deliberately lit fire that destroyed the cafe of the historic Heronswood property and threatened dozens of homes in Dromana last Tuesday.

A CFA spokesman said there were at least two ignition points on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway near the Latrobe Parade overpass that started a blaze at about 5.45pm, the first day of

a four-day heatwave over 41 degrees.

Fireys aboard 10 CFA pumpers and 30 other vehicles from many Mornington Peninsula and Western Port group brigades raced to the blaze in bush in the median strip of the freeway. CFA investigators were at the scene within 30 minutes of ignition.

With a strong southerly wind blowing, the fire quickly jumped the freeway and burnt through bushland,

setting alight an area known by local fireys as Wonga Gully between the freeway and Point Nepean Rd. Fire controller Captain Ben Griffiths of Dromana fire brigade said pumpers were sent to guard properties in Burton, Hearn and Howitt streets, which run west off Latrobe Parade, as embers rained down on properties.

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Destroyed: Above, the thatched roof cafe of historic garden property Heronswood burnt quickly despite the best efforts of firefighters battling a blaze that started on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway near Latrobe Parade overpass at Dromana (top right).

A waterbombing helicopter and ground crews at Heronswood worked hard to protect the 1870s house and grounds. Pictures: Yanni

Authorities probe deliberate fire Continued from Page 3 Talei Kenyon of Diggers said fireys did a fantastic job saving the 1870s picturesque Gothic house and ornamental gardens.

“The house is now owned by a trust and it could not afford to rebuild as it would cost at least $10 million,” she said.

A kitchen garden near the cafe was severely damaged and a 140-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree had 30 per cent of its canopy singed. Sprinklers in the garden were switched on soon after the cafe caught fire.

Ms Kenyon said the 70-seat cafe would be rebuilt but would not have a thatched roof as building rules changed after Black Saturday in 2009.

Heronswood has gained permission to serve meals to visitors in a marque on the pool lawn in what is usually a private area.

Ms Kenyon said Diggers had received more than 1500 messages of support from overseas and Australia.

A CFA spokesman said the authority received “multiple calls about a fire along the median strip near Latrobe Parade”.

“Many homes in the area survived due to the hard work by firefighters,” he said.

“Water pressure was a problem so several booster points were set up.”

The fire was declared out at 11.20pm by Captain Griffiths but the last units did not leave until 4am on Wednesday after blacking out work, with special attention paid to the cafe.

Unmarked police cars have been patrolling the southern peninsula since the warmer weather started and in particular during the heatwave last week when several small fires were believed to have been started deliberately.

Police said residents can call 000 if they see anyone behaving suspiciously.  Mornington Peninsula brigades sent strike teams to the Grampians and Gippsland fires late last week as Victoria and the southeast baked under extreme temperatures.

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Among them were ambulances and Ambulance Victoria paramedics, who treated three fireys suffering from the effects of smoke and heat after battling the Heronswood cafe blaze.

Two helicopters were used – one to dump water on flames and another to hover above the action and direct ground crews.

The waterbombing chopper flew back and forth from a dam on the Duncan cattle property opposite Dromana Drive-In. Andrew Duncan said the chopper sucked up seven loads from one of his three big dams.

Specialist CFA crews from Dandenong, Frankston and Narre Warren supported firefighters. Dandenong’s rehab module was on standby to rehydrate crews but was not needed. Frankston’s BA [breathing apparatus] van refilled BA sets used during the cafe fire fight. The Narre team was warmly welcomed when its catering unit arrived to feed about 130 people.

When the mopping up operation started, Boneo brigade’s thermal imaging equipment helped detect hot spots.

Earlier, Red Hill’s trailer-mounted, fixed water cannon was used to fight the cafe fire.

A CFA spokesman said United Energy “was called as power lines burnt through and dropped on to nearby roadways where crews were working”.

Police set up and manned roadblocks on Mornington Peninsula Freeway and local roads. It was all hands on deck for emergency services as they efficiently and bravely suppressed a blaze that could have done far more damage.

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Fire evacuation plan for animals

By Keith Platt BRENDA Marmion was preparing to evacuate her Dromana property last Tuesday when a fire broke out in the median strip of Mornington Peninsula Freeway and spread to the historic Heronswood property.

But leaving her house is not as simple as grabbing the family photo album and laptop – there are the animals to think about.

Ms Marmion has been running Crystal Ocean Wildlife Centre at Dromana since 2000 and in the past few weeks has found it particularly difficult caring for sick, injured and abandoned critters.

Last week’s heat wave would have been a crisis at the best of times, but Ms Marmion, 70, has been hospitalised twice in three weeks with a cardio-vascular complaint that could be life threatening.

She acknowledges the seriousness of her condition, but fears for the welfare of the many animals under her care. Doctors have particularly warned her to make sure she is not scratched, which can be a problem for someone dedicated to the animals’ welfare.

Luckily, firefighters were able to stop the fire spreading and Ms Marmion and her charges were able to stay put, but the following days of 40 degree plus temperatures saw her placing her own wellbeing in jeopardy.

Some animals and birds have been handed over to other wildlife carers, but her house has become something of a Noah’s Ark, with different species being brought in to avoid the heat.

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Lifeline: Wildlife carer Brenda Marmion with a young tawny frogmouth at the Crystal Ocean Wildlife Centre in Dromana. Picture: Yanni

Those that remain outside have to be hosed down every half hour or so.

Volunteers help Ms Marmion look after the wildlife centre, with some being rostered on morning and afternoon.

But after so many years as a wildlife carer – she started 25 years ago in Queensland – Ms Marmion cannot take a back seat.

“They’re wonderful, absolutely brilliant and were here when I was in hospital,” she said of the volunteers. “But I did nag the doctors to let me out.”

Not one to miss an opportunity, Ms Marmion saw collection tins at Beleura Hospital reception desk while waiting to see a cardiologist and asked if

she could add one for Crystal Ocean.

“I can’t ease up,” she said. “I’m trying to be careful and they [the volunteers] keep telling me to sit down.”

Possums, a glider, various birds (including an eastern rosella found floating in a swimming pool) and a bat are being cared for at the wildlife centre.

“The rosella had gone into the pool during the heat and was floating with its wings spread out. It would have got wet and drowned.”

Crystal Clear’s Facebook page documents in words and photos the comings and goings of various animals, and enables people to inquire about the progress of distressed animals in-

cluding birds they have been taken in for care. Unfortunately, the page sometimes provides sad news about animals that did not make it.

At the height of last week’s heatwave Ms Marmion wrote: “Just been out with a torch to check on the outside wildlife. Aura and Bambi the juvenile brushtails have temporarily been put in the rabbit’s pen, which, being wood, is easier to keep cool than their aviary.

Merlin the tawny frogmouth was busy catching moths. Strange that the other two, who came into care slightly older, don’t appear to have that instinct yet … They and the others have survived the strong heat today. Now there is thunder and lightning, but no rain as yet.”

Underneath a photo: “My very special new patient, a juvenile grey headed flying fox found caught up in bird netting over a fruit tree.”

And information: “If you find heat stressed wildlife, please pick up carefully and, not endangering yourself, place in wet tea towel or towel and ring me or any other wildlife carer as to what to do. Only drip water into the mouth if bird or animal is lying on its side, and then just a little at a time.

Most affected will be ringtails who do not normally come down to the ground to drink so they literally fall out of the trees.”

Crystal Clear Wildlife Centre runs entirely on donations of money and supplies, and information about making donations is available on the Facebook page.

Pets in line of fire MORNINGTON Peninsula residents and property owners have been urged to ensure they have adequate fire emergency plans in place for pets and livestock in additional to those for family members.

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries has warned peninsula residents and primary producers to consider the safety and welfare of animals well in advance of bushfires or other emergencies.

DEPI animal health and welfare operations manager Robert Suter said it was vital adequate planning was in place as moving pets and livestock during an emergency could be particularly challenging and time-consuming.

Recent fire events had shown people planning to leave their properties had taken far longer to get ready than they had expected, resulting in delays that had often ended in tragedy.

“Too often in the past, last-minute efforts to save animals have led to tragedy for both humans and animals,” Dr Suter said. “If you are planning to evacuate your animals, you must make preparations now – before the emergency – in order to avoid chaos and confusion later.

“This plan needs to include all of your animals – pets and livestock – and prevention measures to minimise the impact of the emergency.”

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Money-spinner: Constable Emma Chala, left, and Constable Andrew Powell of Rosebud police hold some of the new Blue Ribbon Foundation’s Constable T Bears, with proceeds going to support hospitals. Picture: Yanni

Toy the bearer of good tidings THE Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation has released the 14th version of its popular toy Constable T Bear with sales of the young feller helping fund 39 hospital units.

More than 137,000 bears have been sold in the past 13 years with collectors paying up to $3000 for the first edition.

Blue Ribbon foundation CEO Neil Soullier said Constable Bear had joined the police’s Public Order Response Team this year, and was

decked out in shirt and trousers, black boots, fluorescent protective vest, knee pads, a helmet with visor, riot shield and baton.

He said the response team was formed in 2011 to handle public order situations in Victoria including joining Operation Safe Streets in Melbourne’s CBD on Friday and Saturday nights.

“Money raised from sales is used to build new and improved emergency facilities in Victoria’s public hospitals,” Mr Soullier said.

“The foundation has funded 39 units, all named in memory of Victoria Police members killed in the line of duty.

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LETTERS The Mornington Peninsula Shire in partnership with Ventura Bus Lines wishes to advise that the PenBus ‘Red Route’ from Hastings to Chisholm TAFE Mornington Peninsula campus in Rosebud will cease to operate from 24th February 2014 due to low patronage.

This bus will be allocated to what was known as the ‘Green Route’ from Rosebud to Monash University Clayton Campus (via Frankston station/TAFE), with major enhancements to frequency and additional bus stops in Mt Eliza and Monash University Peninsula Campus in Frankston.

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Dixon should go I FEEL that Cr Andrew Dixon should resign over his photo with a handgun (“Critical blog sparks call for probe”, The News, 14/1/14).

The photo shows his disregard of public safety and sends the wrong impression to our youth in the community.

On reading the article, it seems that once elected as a councillor he’s become an expert.

It’s a disgrace that a person in his position can carry a weapon at the best of times.

It’s typical Gen Y: all about them.

It seems that Cr Dixon was originally going to vote against the swimming pool at Rosebud and then changed his mind. Now the people he supported for the swimming pool are supporting him over this “gun photo”. Using his type of language, if he had any “balls” he would resign.

If not, the people of Briars Ward should vote him out at the next council elections.

The Mornington Peninsula News Group should run an editorial campaign against him. I totally agree with David Harrison’s article and his experience as a journalist, and note his senior positions at The Age. Cr Dixon is totally wrong in saying that print media is dead. This paper alone has increased its page numbers mainly due to advertisers; if you don’t have advertisers, you don’t have a newspaper.

I have worked in the media for 52 years, mainly in advertising, and I can say honestly that this newspaper has improved 100 per cent with content, colour printing and advertising over the past 12 months, which would mean that it is well read, with news that readers are looking for and with advertisers gaining results.

Cr Dixon may be 26, but his attitude needs to change or his career as a councillor will be short-lived.

Peter Curtin, Sorrento

Sickening image I ASSUME many Briars Ward constituents are as appalled as I am at the photograph in The News (“Critical blog sparks call for probe”) of a grinning Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor,

Andrew Dixon, holding a high-calibre pistol. His target: an Arab with his hands up.

This is a sickening and abhorrent image. Cr Dixon is clearly having “fun”. He sets a terrible example as a representative of the shire.

On top of this visual obscenity is the accompanying article about Mr Dixon’s blog where he used obscene language about a well-regarded journalist; so obscene that it cannot be printed.

Surely such bad behaviour contravenes the state government and shire codes of conduct for councillors? It certainly offended me.

Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Michael Kennedy should show some leadership instead of “distancing the shire” from Cr Dixon’s juvenile antics. That’s what we pay Dr Kennedy for.

Ann Scally, Mt Martha

Generous club REGARDING the article “Dromana club seeks more poker machines” (The News, 3/12/13), Dromana Red Hill RSL continues to operate because of the generous nature of the Peninsula Club and the support of the local community including more that 300 RSL members.

The Peninsula Club is the official site for the Dromana Red Hill RSL and not only allows us to hold functions there but also welcomes the functions we hold.

Because of the club, the RSL continues to financially support scholarships for students of Dromana Primary School and Dromana Secondary College, donations to Dromana Preschool, and an extensive welfare program supporting veterans in need.

The planning application [for 18 extra poker machines] has already been lodged with Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Pam Rowler, secretary Dromana Red Hill RSL

More meetings THE Red Hill Ward meeting in Balnarring on 18 December was an eye opener. We learned that important maintenance, drainage and infrastructure projects in the ward are lagging; that necessary fire safety actions (including expanding the Telstra mobile phone network, roadside clearing, creating a “safer space”) have not progressed;

and that our councillor, Frank Martin, and shire officers were unable to inform us of the ward’s budget entitlements, expenditures and actions required to get implementation back on track.

We were pleased to hear that Cr Martin is committed to realising the Balnarring Village Common (protecting all four blocks); we were briefed on plans for development of Hastings port – although it remains unclear as to the implications of all this for Red Hill Ward; and we were dismayed by Cr Martin’s support for the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre on the Rosebud foreshore, despite concerns expressed regarding its cost, lack of a plan, environmental impact, and, most of all, his disregard for the opinion and advice of his ward constituents.

The meeting was an excellent opportunity for ward residents to meet with shire officers – to express appreciation for their work, to understand their work plans and challenges, and to directly discuss priorities for the future. We need more of these.

The eye opener, however, was that Cr Martin appears not to have a vision for the ward; is unable to articulate medium-term development priorities; and maintains an uncomfortable relationship with his ward constituents.

For the good of Red Hill Ward, this needs to change. For this we have two options – firstly, more community meetings with Cr Martin to develop this agreed vision, an action agenda, and healthier relationships; or secondly, we need to change our councillor.

I hope Cr Martin will convene this meeting early in the new year. We have much to do.

Mark Stirling, Red Hill

Where is vision?

FOR the Red Hill Ward meeting just before Christmas, Mornington Peninsula Shire’s public relations team swung into action to support Cr Frank Martin after he was asked to resign by a representative group of the ward.

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enter the BEAUTY world Hall and catering was first class. It should be noted that Cr David Garnock of Cerberus Ward was in attendance but not introduced.

The audience was given an update on drainage and quite clearly, while there is a plan to spend $30 million over the next 10 years, it is woefully inadequate. A figure of $70 million was bandied about but was quickly buried and obfuscated by more senior officers who control the budget.

Despite submitting questions a week in advance to Cr Martin, we were told it was not possible to put a figure on the capital expenditure for the ward.

All capital works were planned well in advance, put on priority lists by officers, and all decisions made looking at the shire as a whole.

One ponders the role of a councillor if they cannot effect any action for their ward.

Cr Martin was asked many times about his vision for the ward. Each time a satisfactory and well-thought out answer eluded him while he continued to reinforce it was a collegiate council and he needed to consider the shire as a whole.

We were told about fire prevention and the number of clearing notices issued to private landholders. At the same time it was made clear that the shire was not going to clean up roadside verges even though there is probably a higher fuel load than ever on the sides of the road.

Interestingly, it is far more important to clear up around your own property because “that is where fire is a danger”. It also should be noted Red Hill Ward still does not have a “safer place” or the mobile phone towers that Telstra wished to erect as part of its fire plan coverage – nothing forthcoming from Cr Martin.

On to maintenance and budgets. Nothing of any note as no figures were provided except we were referred to the annual report on the shire’s website. Not even the deficit was known.

Planning was well received, followed by a recreation officer with some general discussion about the Balnarring Common Plan done originally at least 10 years ago.

We were a bit shocked to hear that a toilet block took four years to construct.

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planning and then construction. Where is Kenny when you need him? He could provide a toilet in 10 minutes.

Port of Hastings got a brief and succinct update and we all know it will depend on who is the next state government so not much to discuss there.

Finally the subject of the night, the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre, or as one person said out loud, the [Cr] “David Gibb memorial pool”.

Many questions were directed to Cr Martin about why he supported the pool, in total opposition to Red Hill Ward consultative group’s recommendation.

Generally the room understood the “gang of six” voting pattern of which he is a member.

The unknown costs, no business plan, a foreshore site, its sheer size, the Wannaeue Place purchase and benefits for the shire were all questioned but by this time we had heard it all before and we were getting tired of the same old answers.

The officer who did Pelican Park aquatic centre in Hastings obviously revelled in his new challenge but was sufficiently circumspect to know there is a long way to go.

The sun had long gone and fractious people were keen to get back to their normal lives.

So at 10pm Cr Martin closed the meeting, safe in the belief he has another three years of his term, would likely again be mayor next time, and, after all, 99 per cent of his constituents are apathetic and the remaining few he could continue to ignore.

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By Jason Richardson THE sale of a Hastings property on Graydens Rd last week was the highest reported sale price for any property sold in the 3915 postcode during the past 12 months.

The 22-hectare property Bushy Park has been owned by the Hodgins family since 1905 and has been home to current owner, Don Hodgins, for the past 70 years.

Mr Hodgins and his wife Hild live in a magnificent reproduction of Oak Alley, an historic mansion on the banks of the Mississippi River in Louisiana in the United States.

Built in 2001, the home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and an elevator.

The property was advertised at $3.3 million and sold for a higher but undisclosed amount.

Mr Hodgins believes the sale eclipses anything he can remember in his time on the property, possibly

establishing a sales record for the area.

The sale was handled by Harcourts Real Estate of Hastings.

Mr Hodgins praised the sales team.

“We could not be happier with the result and the service from Harcourts.

At all times they were courteous and very considerate,” Mr Hodgins said.

Listing agent and Harcourts owner Jason Dowler also set a record for the highest sale price he has personally achieved in his 12 years in the industry.

“The property was on the market for about 45 days and was sold to a peninsula buyer for a sum well in excess of the advertised price,” Mr Dowler said.

“We used press and internet advertising and we are very pleased with the result.”

Properties in Graydens Rd filled the top three spots in the 3915 postcode with two other sales comfortably passing the $1 million mark.

PENINSULA seniors are being urged to put their new year’s resolutions into action and get more active and involved by taking up a course at the University of the Third Age. U3A Southern Peninsula course co-ordinator Di Bell said many older residents wanted to get fit, lose weight, gain knowledge or obtain a wider circle of friends and the university was the perfect place to start. “For seniors living on the Mornington Peninsula, the Christmas and new year period is usually spent with children and grandchildren, but once the holidays are over the days can be long and rather empty,” she said.

New U3A courses include: aspects of psychology; discovering digital photography; English for non-English speakers; Nepean (Sorrento) Book Club; embroidery; children’s literature; and Spanish, Italian and other languages. Other popular courses include: creating the modern world; issues of the day; and Excel for computer users. A one day only Wiser Driving course will be conducted in March.

Classes are conducted during the day at various southern peninsula locations, from Sorrento to Dromana. The joining fee is $35 single or $65 double. The U3A head office at 359a Pt Nepean Rd, Dromana is open 9.30am to 1pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Details: ww.u3asouthpen.org or call Di Bell on 0438 892 829.

Carnival boosts hospital appeal THE Wittingslow Rye Foreshore Carnival is set to put the fun into fundraising over the Australia Day long weekend, with proceeds from the 27 January event going to the Rosebud Hospital Appeal.

The event, which is on from 12-4pm at Rye foreshore, will features a wide range of free events and entertainment, including cricket and soccer clinics, dance lessons and face painting, as well as food and the drawing of a “monster raffle”, tickets for which can be purchased in advance for $2 from Rosebud and Frankston hospitals, and the Rye Hotel.

The Rosebud Hospital appeal has so far raised close to $1.5 million in little over a year, just shy of the $1.75 million figure needed for urgent renovations.

Donations can also be made by calling 9788 1502, visiting www. peninsulahealth.org.au or in person at Rosebud Hospital.

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A Rosebud foreshore pool or not?

OPINION

By Hugh Fraser ON 9 December, councillors Antonella Celi, Andrew Dixon, David Garnock, David Gibb, Frank Martin and Anne Shaw voted to locate the proposed Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) on the Crown land public foreshore reserve at Rosebud.

Crs Lynn Bowden, Bev Colomb, Tim Rodgers and I voted not to do so.

These are my reasons.

The proposed aquatic centre is the largest single item of capital infrastructure embarked on by the shire. The four-year council plan identified borrowings of only $12 million to finance SPA, yet the cost of the project has been variously estimated by council advisers to be between $33 million and $38 million without any particulars from management as to how council might bridge this gap.

In September 2012, on advice from shire management, the council purchased property in Wannaeue Place and Ninth Ave in Rosebud as a possible alternative site for SPA to the then preferred Rosebud foreshore.

The council later went on to rescind its 2012 decision fixing the Rosebud foreshore as the preferred location for SPA. However, the concluded view of management in the report brought to the council on 9 December 2013 was that a pool was to be built at Rosebud and on the foreshore. The report was authorised by CEO Michael Kennedy.

However, the objectivity of this report is clouded by the council’s 2000 “Three pools policy” for Hastings, Rosebud and Mornington – now 14 years out of date.

There is the development of the 50-metre, $50 million regional pool at Frankston, the construction of Peninsula Link freeway connecting Rosebud within a 30-minute drive of the Frankston pool; a proposed 25-metre pool at Cape Schanck open to the public; the proposed construction of a warm water pool at the existing 25-metre pool in Colchester Rd, Rosebud; and perhaps developments yet to come at Point Nepean.

The SPA report to councillors referred to a number of pro-foreshore pool petitions to the council but conveniently overlooked the fact that at a three-hour public meeting, organised by Crs Graham Pittock and Tim Rodgers in 2012, 62 per cent of speakers spoke against a foreshore pool.

The report refers to residential

Out of favour: Councillors agreed to buy Rosebud Central shopping centre in Wannaeue Place in late 2012 as a possible alternative site for Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre but voted for the foreshore site in early December. Picture: Yanni

polling in the Rosebud catchment.

However, this poll ignored the 41 per cent of ratepayers who had holiday homes in this catchment and were not polled.

Experts advising the council predicted that Pelican Park would “break even” under 10 years.

However, in this 10th year, its operating loss to council and ratepayers is budgeted at more than $800,000.

The 2005-06 Rosebud pool feasibility study predicted “break even” within six years and thereafter at an increasing surplus.

However, the current advice to the council is that Rosebud requires a minimum population to sustain the industry standard of 560,000 pool visits each year. However, the advice to the council is that the population to do so will only be attained in 20 years.

If the current loss-making Pelican Park council-owned and counciloperated management structure is applied to the Rosebud pool, council advisers concede that a Rosebud pool will not “break even” in 20 years and never do so.

The CEO has described this as a “worst case scenario”. However, management has resisted any move away from the loss-making council management structure at Pelican Park.

In March last year, the council resolved that management bring to

council a briefing about the future management of Pelican Park but this has not occurred.

Nor does this report particularise how the $33-38 million Rosebud pool is to be paid for. Management says it will paid for by an unspecified combination of rate and municipal charge increases, borrowings and sales of shire land but these have not been particularised.

I have no confidence in this approach. The current rates and municipal charge increase was misleadingly understated in Peninsula-Wide by omitting reference to the increase in the municipal charge and later apologetically stated as 6.74 per cent – well above the consumer price index. Council debt remains stubbornly not in reduction.

The shire borrowed $11 million long-term to pay a shortterm unfunded defined benefit superannuation call on the shire with the likelihood of more calls to come.

The shire earmarked the sale of $7.7 million worth of its properties to pay for its purchase of the property in Wannaeue Place and Ninth Ave, Rosebud. However, 15 months later management has produced only $2.2 million in land sales – all at additional cost to council and ratepayers.

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I do not support this project on this material.

As to the proposed locations of SPA, council experts tell us there are three essential elements for a successful and commercially viable pool.

The first is that 95 per cent of pool users arrive by car, which basically means that a pool can be located anywhere within the Rosebud catchment area.

Secondly, the proposed SPA “footprint” must be sufficient to “bolt on” to the pool – which is the anchor – additional health and wellness activities such as hairdressing, massage, chiropody, chiropractic, medical and pharmacy.

Thirdly, there needs to be a sufficient population base of potential users of a public pool.

There is insufficient public space on the proposed foreshore site to accommodate these bolt-on activities.

This, together with the obvious geotechnical technical difficulties of the foreshore site with its high groundwater and the uplifting forces inherent in an in-ground pool and the need for deep 14-metre piling, carries the risks of technical failure

on such a volatile site. The foreshore site is disconnected by Point Nepean Rd from the retail heart of Rosebud, centred on Wannaeue Place. The foreshore is ultimately controlled by the Crown as to the conditions of its use.

Then there is the need to accommodate the impact of climate change with a defensive structure, all at additional cost to council and ratepayers.

All these matters lean heavily against a foreshore site for the pool at Rosebud.

In discussion with the council’s “cost-benefit” consultant, he readily conceded that when weighing up a foreshore location with an off foreshore location, it depended on what value councillors and the community subjectively placed on the deprivation of the public use of public foreshore Crown land.

I place a very high value on the loss of public foreshore Crown land.

It is said by council experts that the cost-benefit analysis does not favour a greenfields site such as the corner of Besgrove St and Boneo Rd – near Rosebud Secondary College – because the foot traffic there is less and there is no public transport. Yet the experts remind us that 95 per cent of pool users arrive by motor vehicle.

I do not accept a conclusion that weighs against the Besgrove St site with its ready proximity to Rosebud Secondary College, Chisholm TAFE’s Rosebud campus, homes and aged facility in Eastbourne Rd. Wannaeue Place is also an obvious site with more than sufficient space for a 25-metre or even 50-metre pool with the possibility of the “bolt on” economic activities.

These combined with mixed retail, residential, commercial and public use areas present as a commercially based urban renewal project for the revitalisation of central Rosebud and the creation of an exciting civic centre for the town.

The shire has total control over the development of Wannaeue Place to define the future shape and planning envelope for the site. There is no such control over the foreshore site, which is at all times subject to coastal management by the Environment Minister and the risk of changed circumstances and conditions with a change of government in Spring St.  The writer is a Nepean Ward councillor with Mornington Peninsula Shire.

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Peninsula’s sailing event success

By Mike Hast THE week-long Optimist sailing regatta that finished in Mornington on Saturday 11 January generated massive goodwill for Mornington Yacht Club and generated more than $1 million for the peninsula, says club commodore Greg Martin.

The 2014 International Optimist Australian and Open Championships saw the biggest single fleet regatta ever held in the southern hemisphere with 344 little yachts as well as 108 support vessels.

The previous record was 295 Laser yachts at Lake Macquarie in NSW. Mr Martin said the event went off without a hitch apart from two and a half days lost to wild winds generated by the cyclone off Western Australia.

The sailors aged under 15 from Australia and overseas competed on a scheduled rest day and extra races were held on two other days to make up lost time.

He said more than 750 people attended the opening ceremony, including Mornington MP David Morris, shire mayor Antonella Celi and local councillor Bev Colomb.

Race director Chris Jackson said the event had received wide praise from overseas yachting experts who had accompanied their junior teams.

“Visitors from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Hong Kong and New Zealand said it was the best organised regatta they had attended,” he said.

Mr Jackson, who competed in 470s and Etchells for Australia, said more than 13,000 hours of work had been done by volunteers.

“It has been an amazing event and belies the image that yachting is an elitist sport,” he said.

An innovation made by the yacht club was introducing an intermediate fleet to go with the usual “open” and “green”, or beginner, fleets.

Juniors in the open fleet jostled for victory off Fishermans Beach while the intermediate fleet competed off the pier, and the green fleet sailed off Mills Beach.

“Not all kids aspire to be international or Olympic sailors,” Mr Jackson said. “The most important thing is to give kids an outlet for healthy, active sport.”

Greg Martin said the regatta had been a phenomenal success for the club.

“This was 18 months in the planning and I’m very proud of a fantastic team that comes from a club with 700 members,” he said.

Mr Martin said a former commodore of the biggest yacht club on Port Phillip told him his club could not have pulled it off.

“A member of the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club said it was the most enjoyable regatta he had attended.

“Seven former Mornington club commodores helped during the event.”

Otto Henry, 12, of Middle Harbour Yacht Club in NSW won the open division, defeating two Kiwis, Lewis Anderson and Craig Keenan.

Best of the peninsula sailors was Nicholas Joel (20th) and Steven Case (22nd) both of Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club.

In the intermediate section, Emma Lidgett, 12, of Daveys Bay Yacht Club finished third, and Jasmine Evenden, also 12, of Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club was fourth.

Denver James of Mornington Yacht Club came 15th.

NEWS DESK

Foreshore is best place for pool OPINION

By David Gibb TWO successive democratically elected councils have voted to proceed with the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA).

The success criteria determined the site out of 10 possible locations (the site assessment has been on the shire’s website for some time, all 48 pages of it. It clearly shows why alternative sites fail the known industry success criteria): ď Ž To create a community hub more effectively than other locations; ď Ž Ensure the facility has high visibility for the largest possible number of potential users. This was confirmed again by our site visit to the aquatic centre in Waurn Ponds. The manager said that his high-visibility location was crucial to the operation.

It gets more patrons and it lowers costs. The more visible the location, the more use it gets to increase the health and wellbeing of the community. This in turn reduces the community costs of medical, hospital, youth services and the criminal justice system. We strive for greater social inclusion, reduced obesity and better mental health, all enhanced by such facilities. ď Ž Provide the highest degree of accessibility by public transport, seven days a week. Adults forget that kids don’t drive and in this community, sadly, many parents can’t or won’t drive their children. In the afternoons, school buses drop the kids all along the foreshore. Many elderly and disabled do not drive either. Also, when petrol climbs well above $2 a litre, we’re all going to be taking a lot more public transport.

Consider the poor siting of Monash University at Clayton and the recently constructed law courts at Highett; we don’t want to condemn generations to being totally reliant on polluting cars powered by fossil fuels.

Transport disadvantage has been identified as a key factor contributing to social exclusion for a variety of different groups in Victoria.

Access to transport is consistently rated by rural and regional communities as one of the most significant barriers to accessing services, employment and social networks. Research indicates there are specific groups that are more likely to experience transport disadvantage.

These groups include people aged over 60, people living with a disability, people who are unemployed, students (of all levels), children (5 years and under), people

from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, indigenous people, single parents, and shift workers.

This is relevant to and validates the decision that the council has made to locate SPA on the highway in Rosebud where it can be accessed by 7 day a week public transport.

Many alternative sites were rejected because they did not offer that access to transport. ď Ž Satisfies a key requirement of Melbourne 2030 state planning document for broadening the range of activity and services within the Rosebud major activity centre. ď Ž Is in an activity node in the Mt Eliza to Portsea Coastal Action Plan. ď Ž Makes the facility accessible to more than 60,000 residents and, potentially, up to 100,000 people during peak tourism months. ď Ž Gives SPA users the best access to attractive complementary sites and experiences such as pleasant coastal amenity and sea views, shopping, cafes and restaurants, and other passive and active recreation as well as beach and boating activities. ď Ž Meets the criteria as outlined in the Victorian Coastal Strategy. It doesn’t have to be solely coastal dependent as evidenced by shops and offices on Queenscliff foreshore approved by the Brumby government, the Geelong foreshore, and numerous other examples including our own Pelican Park aquatic centre on the Hastings foreshore, which all have coastal consent. An important criterion for approval under VCS is that it has a net community benefit. It meets government policy and it is puzzling that some people still peddle the false statement that SPA must be coastal dependent.

Importantly, councillors and the community have said they want greater connectivity between the township and foreshore. We’re certainly going to tackle the issue of Point Nepean Rd itself, in terms of it being a barrier, but cross the road for what? Without SPA, what would enhance the connectivity? If councillors don’t accept this point, why did they bother employing architect Daryl Jackson and Associates?

The Ritchies site [Rosebud Central shopping centre] was purchased to progress the Rosebud town planning, with the possibility of using it for SPA. As it turned out, there wasn’t much support for the site, not least of which it would be more expensive to build SPA there. Not all of the land is owned by the shire. So massive

delays in starting SPA there, plus more expense for ratepayers in demolishing buildings, building on slopes and acquiring car parking land. Plus the shire doesn’t ultimately get its money back through an EOI sellback for the council’s vision for the area.

Bottom line: the Ritchies site is more expensive to build and we don’t get our $8 million back.

It’s certainly a paradox that people who claim to be concerned about the cost of the pool are advocating a site that is dearer.

The problems with the Boneo Rd site include: lack of public transport 7 days a week, less visibility therefore fewer patrons and higher running costs (confirmed by the swimming pool consultants), remote from the commercial centre and therefore the economic boost is reduced, the site is already earmarked for the emergency services precinct, and police and CFA have stated they don’t want congestion near their operational bases.

SPA has the opportunity to be a shining example of sustainability... This will be a centre that reflects our confidence in a sustainable future, and an integral part of our social, cultural, economic and environmental prosperity.

Regarding the site chosen (wrapped around Rosebud Memorial Hall), the geotech report “did not identify any geotechnical concerns that would preclude successful completion of the planned development using conventional construction methods�.

Right now in Docklands and Port Melbourne, structures are being built with far more challenging conditions, including water tables similar to or shallower than our site.

It’s in a major activity centre, in an activity node identified in the Coastal Action Plan adopted by the state Labor government, that is, it meets policy. Other parts of the foreshore are conservation nodes or recreation nodes so SPA can’t be a precedent for other developments.

In fact, for the 6 kilometres of Rosebud foreshore between Anthonys

Nose and Chinamans Creek, we already have “locked up� conservation areas: a) Anthonys Nose to McCrae Yacht Club where camping sites were removed and the shire is actively managing it as a conservation zone. b) Around Chinamans Creek where similarly the shire is actively managing it as a conservation zone.

Then there are the extensive recreation/conservation zones where camping occurs over summer.

Near the SPA site is a bitumen car park, yacht club, scout hall, carnival site with no native vegetation, sound shell, youth hall, derelict kindergarten and a plethora of weeds. It’s a highly modified site, not pristine foreshore, which after construction will have beautiful landscaping for all to enjoy.

Some people have claimed SPA won’t fit on the chosen site.

Environment Minister Ryan Smith has granted coastal consent for an area more than double the size of SPA’s functional brief Being in the heart of Rosebud township is one of SPA’s strengths. As well as construction jobs, there will be significant ongoing employment at SPA. I know parents and grandparents in our community want jobs for their family members. Once you have a job, you can rent or buy your own home, you can improve your health and wellbeing, and you can contribute even more to the vitality of the community. The economic consultants are adamant that this will be a major catalyst for ongoing investment in commercial, retail, residential and tourism on the southern peninsula.

SPA will include a 25-metre 10lane pool, infants’ pool, warm water pool for hydrotherapy activities, gymnasium, aerobics room, sauna or steam room and a cafe/restaurant.

The warm water pool for hydrotherapy activities will be a particular benefit for older members of the community who need physiotherapy treatment on their joints and bones. There is no such facility on the southern peninsula now since Rosebud Physiotherapy Centre was redeveloped.

Regarding the capital cost of SPA, shire debt is about a quarter of a year’s income. There wouldn’t be a young couple alive who wouldn’t love to only owe a quarter of their year’s income on their house mortgage.

Every year we’re paying off about $5 million of principal and interest.

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debt to total assets ($1.8 billion) are all very low ratios.

Over time, not only will our debt be lower, but also our revenue will be higher just from CPI. The financial ratios will look even healthier.

It’s no wonder that past annual auditor-general reports, confirmed by our audit committee, continue to categorise the shire as “low risk�, the best rating available.

Debt is what households, companies and government do. To build infrastructure, you borrow (interest rates are currently at record lows, an ideal time to borrow) so that several generations pay for an asset that several generations enjoy. Our finances show that it’s more than manageable.

In terms of the recurrent costs of running SPA each year, that’s also what local government does. It provides facilities and services for ratepayers out of revenue.

Some critics have sneered at “subsidy�, but the notion is as absurd as requiring Meals on Wheels or street lighting to make a profit.

Libraries also require a subsidy to provide a public good. Another example is we spend $16 million a year on waste management; that’s what rates are for. If everything made a profit, so to speak, there would be no need for rates.

To spend money in the hundreds of thousands each year out of a $186 million budget is a very small investment for the huge dividend of improved health and wellbeing for residents.

SPA has the opportunity to be a shining example of sustainability for the government and commercial sectors. We can show leadership to demonstrate ecologically sustainable development effectively to all users and visitors. For example, a cogeneration plant that generates heat and electricity. The excess heat produced is not wasted (as usually happens) but is harnessed to heat the showers, building and pools, dramatically reducing the need to buy (brown coal) electricity and reducing carbon emissions in the process. Any excess electricity can go into the grid.

Solar panels, stormwater harvesting and water sensitive urban design are “givens�.

This will be a centre that reflects our confidence in a sustainable future, and an integral part of our social, cultural, economic and environmental prosperity. ď Ž The writer is a Seawinds Ward councillor with Mornington Peninsula Shire.

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Southern Peninsula

real estate directory OPEN FOR INSPECTION

Troy Daly 0418 397 771

SATURDAY 25th January

SEAFORD

3 Emanuel Close

11.00-11.30am

Community Real Estate 9708 8667 _________________________________________________________

HASTINGS

193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana

5987 3233

7/46 Victoria Street 12.00-12.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 5 Carinya Court 1.00-1.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________

CRIB POINT

EMAIL: dromana@stockdaleleggo.com.au

99 Governors Road 1.00-1.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 1/44 Milne Street 1.45-2.15pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 3/288-290 Stony Point Rd 2.00-2.30pm Century 21 Homeport 5979 3555 _________________________________________________________

TYABB

26 MacLaurin Drive Harcourts Mornington

3.30-4.00pm 5970 8000

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MOUNT ELIZA

32 Mountain View Road Conley Luff Real Estate

11.00-11.30am 5975 7733

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MORNINGTON

Shop 9 / 967-991 Point Nepean Road Rosebud.

Phone 5986 3000 EMAIL: reception@flynnandco.com.au

Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

13 Shelbourne Court 10.30-11.00am Ray White Mornington 5977 1877 2/6 Marine Avenue 10.30-11.00am Bowman & Company 5975 6888 551 Nepean Highway 11.00-11.30am Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 2a Strachans Road 12.00-12.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 17 Wilsons Road 12.00-12.30pm Hocking Stuart Mornington 5973 5444 22 Webb Street 12.00-12.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 27 Marine Avenue 12.30-1.00pm Bowman & Company 5975 6888 1/113 Prince Street 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts Mornington 5970 8000 29 Empire Street 1.00-1.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 16 Brydon Close 1.00-1.30pm Bowman & Company 5975 6888 73 Wensleydale Drive 1.00-1.30pm Ray White Mornington 5977 1877 49 Parkside Crescent 1.30-2.00pm Harcourts Mornington 5970 8000 2/6 Marine Avenue 2.00-2.30pm Bowman & Company 5975 6888 11/49-51 Separation Street 2.00-2.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 70 Nunns Road 2.00-2.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 15 Mitchell Street 3.30-4.00pm Bowman & Company 5975 6888 _________________________________________________________

MOUNT MARTHA

John Kennedy Real Estate 2327 Pt. Nepean Road, Rye. Ph: 5985 8800

18 Somerset Drive Harcourts Mornington 62 Martha’s Ridge Conley Luff Real Estate

EMAIL: leah@jkre.com.au

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10.30-11.00am 5970 8000 12.00-12.30pm 5975 7733

8/21 Green Island Avenue 2.00-2.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 24 Driftwood Court 3.00-3.30pm Conley Luff Real Estate 5975 7733 _________________________________________________________

RED HILL

110 William Road 12.30-1.00pm Harcourts Mornington 5970 8000 _________________________________________________________

SAFETY BEACH

1-4/170 Dromana Parade 11.00-11.30am Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 7/102b Country Club Dr 12.00-12.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 85 Rymer Avenue 12.00-12.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 36 Coveside Avenue 1.00-1.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 238 Dromana Parade 2.00-2.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 3/15 Nepean Highway 3.00-3.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 _________________________________________________________

Buxton Portsea - Sorrento 109 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento Ph: 5984 4388 EMAIL: sorrento@buxton.com.au

Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

DROMANA

277 Palmerston Avenue 12.00-12.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 37 Anne Drive 1.00-1.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 19 Hillview Street 2.00-2.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 17 Seaview Parade 1.00-1.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 _________________________________________________________

McCRAE

11 Outlook Road 2.15-2.45pm Bowman & Company 5975 6888 _________________________________________________________

ROSEBUD

25 Sherwood Avenue 1.15-1.45pm Bowman & Company 5975 6888 27 Lockhart Drive 3.00-3.30pm Stockdale & Leggo 5987 3233 _________________________________________________________

Prentice Real Estate 2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye Ph: 5985 2351 EMAIL: sam@prenticerealestate.com.au

BLAIRGOWRIE

24 Munro Street 11.30-12.00 noon Prentice Real Estate 5984 4177 4/37-39 The Loop 12.00-12.30pm Prentice Real Estate 5985 2351 13 William Road 1.30-2.00pm Prentice Real Estate 5984 4177 _________________________________________________________

Paul Basso 5981 1200

RYE

12 Thompson Terrace 10.30-11.00am John Kennedy Real Estate 5985 8800 _________________________________________________________

MAIN RIDGE

1308 M’ton-Flinders Rd 12.00-12.30pm Bowman & Company 5975 6888 _________________________________________________________

SORRENTO

22 Miranda Street 12.30-1.00pm Prentice Real Estate 5984 4177 _________________________________________________________ Basso Real Estate 1649 Pt Nepean Road, Rosebud West 5981 1200 EMAIL:paul@bassorealestate.com.au

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A view to a thrill NESTLED high on the sunny slopes of McCrae, this exhilarating architect-designed home delivers breathtaking panoramic outlooks of Port Phillip Bay and the dazzling Melbourne city skyline. The home measures an impressive 297 square metres (32 square), with an additional 111 square metres of outdoor entertaining space, including no less than nine spectacular viewing decks. The impressive foyer immediately sets the tone for the grand design on offer, with polished floorboards featured throughout a downstairs area that includes a comfortable lounge leading through into a guest bedroom with bathroom. The high ceilings greatly accentuate the sense of light and space that make the views on offer all the more entrancing. The open-plan living spaces also feature polished floorboards, with an American Maple timber kitchen a superb highlight. The kitchen overlooks the casual meals area and second lounge. Most rooms, including the bedrooms, have balcony access. The beautiful master bedroom enjoys prime position in the home and faces a full-length set of double-glazed sliding doors that can open up to capture cool summer breezes or provide a front row seat to the constantly changing nature of the bay. There is also a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with spa bath. Three more bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes and share the main bathroom. It is, however, the expansive entertaining decks that will always be the place to relax and unwind, and the property has been developed accordingly. The 1111-square metre block has been expertly landscaped to provide a private and low-maintenance garden setting that allows more time to enjoy this stunning peninsula lifestyle property.

Address: 31 Cook Street, McCRAE Price: $1,400,000 –$1,600,000 Agency: Ray White Rosebud, 1131-1135 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 4900 Agent: Hendrick Boer, 0410 415 515

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Three more bedrooms all have built-in robes and share the cedar lined main bathroom.

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10 Iolanda Street RYE $735,000 FAMILY LIVING AT ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FINEST 4 bedrooms, plus study and two bathrooms, all situated on 828m2 approx. Perfect for those looking to upgrade or to use as a low maintenance holiday home. Three spacious living areas include open plan dining and a modern kitchen with stone bench tops and plenty of storage. The alfresco area peacful and large enough for entertaining the family and friends.

Other wonderful feature are solar electricity and solar hot water system.

Contact John Kennedy 0401 984 842

2327 PT NEPEAN RD RYE

03 5985 8800 www.johnkennedyrealestate.com.au Page 4

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DROMANA 17 WUNDA STREET Luxury Seaside Chalet With the enchanting architecture of a mountain chalet, cavernous modern living areas with soaring ceilings and vast upper and lower level sundecks, this striking two-storey home offers incredible atmosphere for lounging and entertaining in style, while bay glimpses through the trees adds amazing serenity. Set on 1494 sqm (approx) of undulating sweeping lawns and located just minutes from Dromanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adored town centre and sandy beach, the 3 BR home boasts spotted gum ďŹ&#x201A;oors, a glowing wood heater and a master bedroom balcony. Space for a pool or to subdivide (STCA).

View Sat 11.30am - 12.00pm Auction Sat 25th January - 12.00pm EPR Please contact agent Adam Alexander 0416 236 393 Steve Edmund 0419 396 976 OfďŹ ce: Rosebud 5986 5777

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A handy extra is the plumbed gas line fueling an outdoor barbecue. A second living area downstairs would be perfect for a games room or home theatre and this space accesses a private courtyard at the front. Landscaped gardens both front and rear complement the smart external look of the home, which also features a double garage. If you are looking for the best in Mornington, this is the perfect place.

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REMOVE YOUR RI$K No Sale No Charge means No Risk to you* Paul Basso has led the way in real estate on the Southern Peninsula since 1990, and works cleverly to ensure you receive the most cost effective marketing campaigns possible. He's so conďŹ dent of achieving a result you're going to be happy with, he will remove your risk so that if by chance your property doesn't sell, you pay nothing.

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McCRAE 31 Cook Street

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Best Bay Views On The Peninsula Nestled high on the sun drenched slopes of McCrae, this exhilarating, architect-designed home delivers arguably the Peninsula’s most breathtaking views across Bass Strait, Port Phillip Bay to the You Yang’s mountain range, and the skyline of Melbourne. This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home features high ceilings, natural light, views available from all three levels, separate guest retreat and expansive decking from most bedrooms. The open plan living is complemented by polished floor boards, an American Maple timber kitchen, and expansive double glazed sliding doors opening to a spacious deck for maximum entertaining. The main bedroom offers a classy walk-in robe, private deck and ensuite with luxury spa. The property offers impressive and low maintenance landscaping and is adjacent to Arthurs Seat State Park, fantastic walking tracks and close to shops, cafés and white sandy beaches.

A golden opportunity to secure a high quality built home – with all the comforts, in a secluded blue-chip position – ready for your enjoyment.

Ray White Rosebud

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197 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

McCrae

11 Outlook Road, McCrae Pick your jaw up from the floor these views are real! Enter a world of serenity with views of the bay across two levels and a beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom interior reflecting an elegant seaside lifestyle.

Grand stand views on the top-floor provide a spectacular panoramic backdrop with unrestricted views across the treetops to the water from the open plan living and dining room and main bedroom each opening to a full width balcony. The modern kitchen embraces views across Rosebud pier to Portsea and an elegant sitting room is on the ground-floor. This is one of the best vantage points in McCrae and offers a superb lifestyle with a host of features including two modern bathrooms.

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$299,000 ROSEBUD

JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER

Recently refurbished from top to bottom, this stylish home has a modern kitchen with plenty of bench space, open plan living & meals area, original polished timber floors and heating & cooling. Robes to all three bedrooms. Enjoy breakfast on the sun drenched deck and all this and more found on a tidy low maintenance 405m2 block with double carport and only a short distance to the beach and shops.

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TRANQUILITY

A rare find with so much to offer. A lovely sized lounge has great corner windows that show off the front deck and low maintenance front yard. At the heart of the home, the outlook from the kitchen and family area will blow you away, as the property backs onto farmland.

Featuring both a solid wood heater and ducted heating, there is a double lock up garage and sealed driveway.

This one has the lot.

$569,000 DROMANA

STORYBOOK COTTAGE

Built and designed with love and devotion, this stunning 30 square home brilliantly combines character and practicality with a wonderful use of space and period charm. Set on a fully fenced corner block with room for the caravan or anything you needed to store, there are so many other great features that you simply must see for yourself to fully appreciate.

3 2 2

$489,000 ROSEBUD

UNBELIEVABLE BAY VIEWS

3 2 2

$489,000 ROSEBUD

READY TO MOVE IN

This stunning 3 bedroom home is one you cannot go past. Features GDH and r/cycle air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, double garage with internal access, main bedroom with FES & WIR, plus a large central bathroom and separate toilet servicing two more bedrooms. Large separate lounge with gas log fire for the parents to retire to at night and an open plan kitchen, meals area.

Impressive alfresco area with quality café blinds.

$749,000 ROSEBUD

Gaze upon beautiful vistas every time you look out your window, from this well-maintained home that comprises three large bedrooms plus a study nook and all of today’s creature comforts. Including gas ducted heating, 2 x split-system air-conditioners, gorgeous timber kitchen with dishwasher and some of the best bay views money can buy.

3 2 2

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$549,000

RESORT STYLE

$429,000 ROSEBUD

SURPRISE PACKAGE IN CLOSE

Fantastic home presented in great condition from top to bottom. Features include renovated ensuite, family bathroom and rumpus, the meals area has a nice flow out to the rear entertaining deck that has café blinds.

With room for a boat or trailer in the rear garage plus a tandem carport with roller door and only a few minutes to shops. This would be the perfect home for young families or a low maintenance holiday retreat garage.

DROMANA - 100 Shergolds Lane

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You will never want to leave this magnificent resort style home featuring salt water pool, large deck and bay views. This tri-level home comprises of three large bedrooms, master with WIR & FES, open-plan kitchen and meals area with sliding door access out to a new deck and entertaining area. Downstairs you will find a games room with plenty of space for the pool table. All just metres from Carrington golf club.

3 2

$379,000

A LITLE GEM

Situated just a short stroll from Rosebud Plaza this quality home is ideal for anyone who wants to downsize.

A private low maintenance block of 351m2 is just enough to sit and enjoy and there are no owners corp fees. This well-built home is insulated throughout and has a nice open feel with plenty of light, new carpets, gas heating and cooling and internal access from the single garage.

This home will appeal to many so get in fast!

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BEST OF COAST AND COUNTRY Offering the ultimate country lifestyle moments from Dromana’s gentle bay beach, this sprawling 7BR Fremantle limestone home on 5.7 acres (approx.) combines a joyous abundance of living space and extensive indoor/outdoor entertaining with a glorious outlook across green fields to the summit of Arthurs Seat and sparkling waters of Port Phillip.

Complete with a solar heated inground pool for a touch of resort-style luxury, the wellmaintained and easily managed holding incorporates two pony paddocks, a spring-fed dam and five-bay machinery shed to offer a dream setting for family life with the convenience of the seaside, shops and schools all within easy reach. Big enough for the Brady Bunch, a supremely versatile design links four generous living areas with smart zoned accommodation creating wonderful options for the extended family, a home based business or even organizations in search of a rural retreat/conference facility. The heart of the home is a spacious modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, while the private master suite features space to lounge and an indulgent spa ensuite. Extras include ducted heating/cooling, solar hot water and a triple garage.

SHOP 9, 967-991 PT NEPEAN RD, ROSEBUD

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Private and Peaceful Situated in a sought-after hillside location, surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, is this BV home. From the moment you walk through the front door you can feel the warmth and comfort. The main entry features slate tiles that lead to the master bedroom and one of two living areas that features a coonara heater. Boasting 3 bedrooms, the master with FES & WIRs, the other 2 bedrooms with BIRs. Open plan Price kitchen & dining and 2nd living area opens out to a fabulous entertaining balcony with a retractable awning. Also featuring gas ducted heating, gas cooking, double carport and paved BBQ/ Inspect entertaining area at the rear and plenty of storage under the Agent house. There is also plenty of room for the caravan or boat.

Land size approx 931sqm. An inspection is a must for this wonderful hillside home.

5987 3233

$590,000 plus Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Melissa Walker 0407 508 555

193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana VIC 3936

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana

19 Hillview Street Dromana

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Miss This One With A View This home boasts a block of approx 807sqm with the possibility to develop a grand house or just sit back and take in the views. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to build, maybe you would like to renovate this great location, or keep it for a holiday home - the possibilities are endless. The home has its own character with a retro feel, stone & timber feature walls and unique kitchen. 3 bedrooms all with BIRs and a lounge with polished floor boards and bay views which leads out to the large balcony, ideal for entertaining family and friends.

An inspection is a must. Call today.

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SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS realestate 21 January 2014

AUCTION Saturday 8th Feb at 2.30pm

Terms

10% Deposit, Settlement 30/60 days

Inspect

Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

Agent

Melissa Walker 0407 508 555

Lots 7 & 8 / 78 Forest Drive Mount Martha 20 Acres In Mount Martha. A Rare Opportunnity Often sought, very seldom found in Mt Martha, this prime 20 acre approx. site, comprising of 2 titles each approx. 10 acres, one with a 3 bedroom home and shedding, the other is vacant land. Situated on Forest Drive within easy access to Mount Martha & Safety Beach, the block has great rural views, and a view of Martha Cove Marina. This property is just right for the nature lover or animal lover, yet only 2 minutes to a golf course. Renovate the home or build your dream home, the possibilities are endless. This is an opportunity to secure a great investment with a substantial land holding or have a fantastic hobby farm. Some clearing (STCA) & renovation and dreams could become a reality or just land bank for that future investment.

Expressions of interest close Monday 24th of February 2014 at 5.00pm.

Owner does want it sold, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out, register now.

5987 3233

For Sale By Expressions Of Interest Expressions close Monday 24th February at 5.00pm Inspect

By Appointment

Agent

Anthony McDermott 0403 161 125

Mel. Ref 457 D11

193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana VIC 3936

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Ready to go

Coastal getaway

THIS well-presented Asian food takeaway is the only business of its type in busy Rosebud Plaza Shopping Centre and offers huge potential for new owners.

The fit-out includes a wok commercial kitchen, all stainless-steel equipment and a cool room. There is ample seating in the adjacent food court.

PICTURESQUE 4.04-hectare property located near Wilsons Prom National Park and only five minutes to swimming beaches at Waratah Bay and Sandy Point. The group lodge is spacious, modern and can sleep up to 20 people.

Fully self-contained cottages can sleep up to six people. The expansive grounds also have a solar heated pool and there is 1.2 hectares of bush at the rear of the property.

Accommodation, WARATAH NORTH Price: $350,000 plus SAV (business) $1.2 million (freehold) Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588

Asian takeaway, ROSEBUD Price: $110,000 plus SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 RYE 2QO\ Ă&#x20AC;RULVW LQ WKH WRZQ 3HWDOV member, also sells plants, gifts and made to order hampers. Delivers in the area. 5 days. Can be a single person operation. Price inc stock, ÂżWWLQJV Âż[WXUHV VXQGULHV

KARINGAL

NOW $25,000

FRANKSTON

Business with huge potential, lots Large shop & yard, Est. about 40 can be done! Suburban shopping yrs. Outbuilding to house the feed, strip, well supported by locals also sells pet products, electrical 6 days a week, trial on $2500 fencing, garden supplies. Trades pw. Seating inside for 15 + 10 5 ½ days, vendor ready to retire.

Includes stock, equip. & forklift. outside.

HUGE REDUCTION $80,0000 NOW $79,000 + sav

COMMERCIAL UPHOLSTERY

CAR DETAILING

STOCKFEED & GARDEN

ASIAN TAKEAWAY

NOW $90,000

CLEANING

CLEANING

priced & high quality.

FRANKSTON 1x30 power washer, 11 Speed Queen washers, 8 dryers. Air-con, monitored alarm, phone system.

Automatic doors 7am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9.30pm.

Attended Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and Sat 9am-12pm.

Commercial & residential clients, work as required. Factories, hotels, Real Estate, buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cleans. Also maintenance & mowing. Est 2007.

SE suburbs & Peninsula.

$115,000 + sav

$119,500

$120,000

PIZZERIA

CONFECTIONARY

Excellent equipment includes

AND MANUFACTURING Small factory in industrial estate on the Peninsula, w/sale to retail outlets Vic & interstate, regular markets and events, direct factory sales to public, online store for retail & wholesale.

CHILDRENS WEAR

MORNINGTON Home-based retail sales from comprehensive website with online ordering system. Easy to operate with full training given, Est 13 years.

Many clients include schools & Govt organisations. Freehold home also available $950,000.

MOUNT ELIZA Boutique wear from newborns to 14 years. Clothing, footwear, accessories etc. Good position in renovated Centre, website inc, vendor assistance offered. Est 40 years.

Managed by staff.

W NE

ART SUPPLIES

$150,000 + sav

SHAVER & CLIPPER REPAIRS

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES

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Home-based business with no opposition. Vendor wishes to retire after 18 years. Lots of work from LQWHUVWDWH )XOO\ ÂżWWHG RXW YDQ FDQ do mobile repairs. Huge potential, vendor will train.

$150,000

$150,000 + sav

loss centre in southern suburbs. 90% direct debit clients, opens 5 ½ days.

DVDs + games etc. Full computer system & 2600 database. Network buying group. Service focused, well

BAKERY

conveyor oven only 2 years old.

Takeaway or eat-in, community location, no opposition. Seats 10 inside. Evenings only.

$137,000 + sav

FITNESS CENTRE Franchised womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gym and weight

W NE

CHELTENHAM No competition in the area, 11,000

W NE

HOME BASED

Operated in the same area for many years, many regular customers. All types of cleaning services provided. Vendor is willing to train and/or work for new owner if required.

W NE

FRANKSTON

Located in food court of Power Centre, excellent position.

Takeaway or eat-in, easy to operate. 6 days, no late nights.

Huge potential!

$112,000 + sav

$140,000 + sav

CAFE

TAKEAWAY LANGWARRIN

This business is very well known in town where it has been

Dine-in & takeaway, modern premises

established for 37 years.The current owner now wishes to retire,

purpose built in industrial and residen+ outside. Equipment value approx.

Italian pizza, pasta & Chinese menu.

Drive thru with seating inside for 20, purpose built site with kids play room.

Excellent reviews on website, online ordering available.

$150,000. Onsite parking.

TRIAL ON $12,000 pw T/O.

$150,000 + sav

$165,000 + sav

HAIR SALON

LICENSED GENERAL STORE

LICENSED RESTAURANT

CONFIDENTIALITY APPLIES 8 cutting stations & 3 basins.

Wonderful salon in a prime main street position on the Peninsula.

Rear carpark. Very well established, huge money spinner! Keen vendor, good staff, fully managed.

CARDINIA

tial area. Large seating capacity of 40

advising huge potential to further increase T/O with w/sale supplies.

The bakery has a 5 deck oven. Ten year lease options available.

$130,000 plus stock of $5,000

MORNINGTON

Accredited business, licensed for 25 children per day. Est 30 years, delightful premises in residential area. Can be managed, vendor ZLOOLQJ WR VWD\ RQ *RRG SURÂżWV

Widely known designer wear in Main St, est 25 yrs. Exclusive clothing labels, fashion parades, client nights. Vendor willing to stay on and manage if required.

MOWERS & GARDEN EQUIP.

TOUR OPERATOR

Established 30 years, has 2 shop frontages. Retail + wholesale $1500 per week mainly to schools, H[FHOOHQW SUR¿WV *RRG HTXLSPHQW inc Combo van for deliveries. Will assist new owner. 5 ½ days.

Large business with huge potential VKRZLQJ H[FHOOHQW :% SUR¿WV Quality stock at affordable prices, est 35 yrs. Excellent location on main road, trades 5 ½ days.

Vendor ready to retire.

Higer coach 2 years old, endorsed licence required. Highly SURÂżWDEOH EXVLQHVV ZHOO NQRZQ on the Peninsula, pre-set tours or caters for special interest groups.

2014 fully booked. Hours to suit clients.

$395,000 + sav

$395,000 + sav

$425,000 + sav

RYE Italian, pizza, seafood etc, seats 60/40. Lovely bar area, wonderful equipment, online takeaway delivery system. BYO. Mainly managed, vendor states summer turnover can achieve $48,000 pw. Evenings only.

$235,000 + sav

$390,000 + sav

SUPERMARKET / TAKEAWAY

SMALLGOODS

GARDEN SUPPLIES

DANDENONG

Multi-cultural, large premises, great location. Groceries, fast food, eat-in, DVDs, money transfers etc. Bulk catering, has kitchen & delivery van. Excellent turnover DQG KXJH SURÂżWV

Manufacture & retailer of continental products using traditional recipes & techniques. Excellent equipment, purpose built factory, est 25 yrs. New lease to be negotiated, owners wish to retire. &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV.

SOMERVILLE Est 25 yrs. Large base of repeat account & cash customers. Well equipped with trucks, loaders & handling equipment all included.

Supply all types of garden & landscaping materials. Drive through loading for customers.

$500,000 + sav

$550,000 + sav

NOW $875,000 + sav

W NE

$200,000 + sav

W NE

$189,000 + sav

Only one in town, ideal husband & wife or partnership, Est 50 years.

Opposite school, caters for school lunches. Rent only $300 pw. This is a real money spinner with huge SURÂżWV Âą GRQÂśW GHOD\

W NE

LADIESWEAR BOUTIQUE

W NE

CHILDCARE CENTRE FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

BAKERY

$139,000 + sav HASTINGS

COWES Est. 40 years on a major road in a residential area. Caravan park opposite attracts huge repeat custom, also tradies & holiday makers Onsite parking for cars, trucks etc. Trades 7 days. Good equipment.

Business $175,000 Freehold $415,000

HOME BASED

DROMANA

GENERAL STORE / TAKEAWAY

$175,000 + sav

$100,000 + sav

LAUNDRETTE

CARRUM DOWNS

$110,000 + sav

$91,500 + sav

PAKENHAM

No opposition & plenty of parking in this shopping centre location. Established 15 years, fully monitored store, very well stocked. Trades 6 days.

DVD RENTALS

Manufacture and custom design of upholstered furniture. Regular clients inc noted designers.

Large factory in good location, all assistance offered, vendor willing to stay 6 months to teach.

$109,500 + sav

TOYWORLD

HAIR & BEAUTY

SEAFORD FRANKSTON Well designed premises with ample 5 cutting stations & 2 basins, equipment. Trades 5 days 7am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; very steady stream of income.

4.30pm, around 10 cars per day, :RQGHUIXO ÂżUVW EXVLQHVV work comes from car dealers and opportunity and Vendor is willing SULYDWH FOLHQWV 9HU\ SURÂżWDEOH DQG to stay on and work. Sub-lets nails lots of scope. & waxing @ $300 per month.

W NE

CAFE / TEA ROOM

W NE

FLORIST

Tony Latessa: 0412 525 151

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

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NEWS DESK

Symphony follows note of discord

By Terri Lee Fatouros PAUL Dillon, actor, musician, entertainer, was 29 when he arrived in Australia from Dorset, England, nearly 20 years ago.

With two pounds in his pocket, a guitar strapped to his back and girlfriend in tow he began making his mark in this land that he now lovingly calls home.

A talented muso and actor who wrote plays and music, work eventually lead Dillon to live permanently on the Mornington Peninsula.

After meeting Pat Lamana of Banana Lamana productions he landed the lead role of Jesus Christ in a passion play, a part suiting his spiritual nature. He refers to Jesus Christ by the Hebrew or Aramaic name, Yeshua, a figure he says has featured “magically” throughout his life.

Dillon believes Christ encompassed the wholeness of male and female and was a balanced spiritual being – the place where humans need to be, balanced.

Praying to Christ works for Dillon and has led him to a deep sense of wholeness, contentment and peace within.

After connecting with other likeminded musicians, Dillon started the Balnarring Music Nights with Marty Williams in the Balnarring Hall. For the last 10 years it has ran every fortnight on a Wednesdays between 8pm and 11pm.

“For those who get confused, like me, it’s when the blue recycling bins are out,” Dillon says.

The music nights are for people

Chilling out: Musician Paul Dillon cools off with the kids at his home. Supplying the welcome shower are, from left, Lily Clancy Dillon, Laila Nelson Williams, Rose Clancy Dillon and Shanti Nelson Williams.

Picture: Yanni

wanting to get up and give it a go: recite a poem, sing, tell a story, explore an idea or dance.

“We’ve had young kids sharing their first guitar lesson to the likes of music Grammy winner Wally De Backer, better known as singing sensation,

Gotye.”

The latest and important project Dillon has undertaken is his children’s musical and book written about the environment titled The Symphony.

It’s based on fact with a lot of fiction thrown in.

SPORTINGBET

The narrative involves five frogs and five girls, a bit like The Famous 5 meets The Wind in the Willow come eco adventure.

The play was hailed a success when performed last year at Frankston Arts Centre by Balnarring Primary School.

The Symphony is about the Balbirooroo wetland being polluted when thoughtless workers dispose of toxic waste. A group of pobblebonk frogs get itchy skin from the waste, pack their green suitcases and go in search of a cleaner wetland.

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NEWS DESK

Young catwalk stars set to shine TWENTY young peninsula princesses will hit the catwalk over the Australia Day long weekend when Red Hill Couture presents its first ever summer fashion collection.

The collection of 74 play wear and party dresses for girls aged two to nine were designed and made in Melbourne by the burgeoning peninsula fashion house.

Red Hill Couture director Kelli Cheales said the parade aimed to create an opportunity for young local girls to build confidence and poise as they dressed up in beautiful clothes and paraded before a family friendly audience.

“Young models will experience the excitement and thrill of the catwalk with hot spot lights, big dance music and of course, the cameras,” she said.

Red Hill Couture was launched in September 2013 by a group of ladies who grew up in Red Hill and learnt their craft at local schools.

The fashion range is currently sold from the company’s website at www. redhillcouture.com.au to local and international customers.

The fashion parade is on 26 January at Red Hill Community Hall. Details: Kelli Cheales on 0411 741 815 or email redhillcouture@gmail.com

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.

Pretty in red: Twenty young models aged from two to nine will hit the catwalk at Red Hill Community Hall for a fashion show on Australia Day.

mature age living at its very best!

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Dipper’s comeback: Former footballer Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico is returning to Sorrento nexct month for his second The Great Peninsula Paddle. He is pictured with some of last year’s younger competitors.

Paddle back for fifth year PADDLE-propelled floating devices of all sorts can be used in the fifth Great Peninsula Paddle at Sorrento on Sunday 9 February.

Paddlers of all ages can compete in the race to Portsea while raising money for Reclink Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that provides and promotes sport and art programs for the disadvantaged.

Reclink Australia’s CEO Adrian Panozzo said The Great Peninsula Paddle was a morning out for the families to have fun while being active and supporting a great cause.

“The event’s course, planned with the tide in mind, is suited to every paddler’s physical ability. Whether you're already a paddling enthusiast or keen to come and try paddling for the first time, the four kilometre family friendly course will suit anyone’s ability”, he said.

People keen to participate in the event who don’t own a paddle craft can hire one from a local supplier (details on the event’s website).

Paddlers will have the chance to meet former

AFL star Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico, who is participating in the event. The former Hawthron player says he was once a competitive surf skier.

“What I’m looking forward to most is enjoying the view from the water, the peninsula is such a beautiful part of the world,” he said.

“The Great Peninsula Paddle is a great community event for people of all ages. Whether you are a regular paddling enthusiast or a family looking for something different to do together, the event offers something for everyone,” event sponsor health.com.au spokesperson Chloe Quin said. Registrations open at 8.30am with the paddle starting at 11. Entry is $45 before the event or $60 on the day.

The event meeting point is to the left of the Sorrento Pier, Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento.

To register for the paddle and for more event details go to www.reclink.org/paddle.

Children can also enter The Great Peninsula Paddle colouring competition, see Page 14.

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swimming pool tennis outdoor bowls indoor bowls medical centre / 3 doctors, 5 days a week, also performing minor procedures if required on-site pathology on-site podiatry sports care physiotherapy gym instructor daily bus service, every 15 mins on site-hairdresser take-away café / coffee lounge craft shop workshop selective small library community hall bingo competitions social darts dances / live shows dining facility architectuarlly designed homes pet friendly

CARAVAN PARKING FREE TO RESIDENTS www.palmlakeresort.com.au

For a list of other locations Australia wide visit our website Southern Peninsula News 21 January 2014

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NEWS DESK

Beating the heat MORNINGTON pier was the place to be last week as an onslaught of searing temperatures forced young people out of their homes in search of watery relief.

But it wasn’t just the cool waters of Port Phillip Bay that made the peninsula such an enticing destination over the course of the four-day heat wave, with towns in the city’s south enjoying temperatures 4-5 degrees Celsius lower than the city.

As Melbourne CBD was baking in 44 degree heat on Thursday and Friday, Mornington peaked at a far more comfortable 39.7 degrees, while minimum night time temperatures dropped to a bearable 23 degrees, compared to the sticky 28 degree overnight lows suffered in the city.

While the heat wave was punishing enough for peninsula residents and holiday makers, the reprieve from the more extreme temperatures endured less than 20 kilometres away rendered conditions merely unpleasant, rather than the life threatening.

Ambulance Victoria reported an increase of al-

most 50 per cent in the number of heart attacks suffered in Melbourne, while hundreds of people were treated for heat stress.

However, the major talking point over the four-day heat wave was the number of children’s lives that had been put at risk by being locked in cars, with Ambulance Victoria being called out to more than 50 incidents.

Ambulance officials, police and politicians – as well as the general public – expressed stunned outrage at the behaviour. The heat evaporated almost as suddenly as it arrived as a cool change that swept across the peninsula on Firday afternoon sent temperatures plummeting by almost 15 degrees in less than an hour. Saturday’s maximum was just 21 degrees, almost half the top temperature of just 24 hours earlier.

One lasting legacy sure to impact residents across the city will be arriving soon in the form of inflated energy bills, with power companies charging “premium” rates over peak energy use periods.

Chris Brennan

Pier pleasure: Youngsters flocked to Mornington pier last week to cool off from searing temperatures.

Pictures: Yanni

AUSTRALIA DAY 2014 Sunday 26 January 2014

In order to safely deliver the peninsula’s Australia Day program of events, the Shire’s operational planing involves closing roads with some impacts on local surroundings.

COMMUNITY NOTICE MORNINGTON Temporary fencing will be installed along Main St for spectator safety during the street parade.

The Mornington Main St Parade will run from 5.00pm to 6.30pm approximately Fencing will be installed from 5am (26/1) through to conclusion of the parade at (6.30pm). Due to fencing, minimal car parking will be available in Main Street.

Road Closures Installation of road barriers will commence on Sunday 26 January 2014 from 3.00pm Main Street, Mornington Rolling road closure following Australia Day Parade 4.45pm - 6.30pm Hampden Street, Mornington Road closure in preparation for the Australia Day parade 3.00pm - 5.15pm

BOAT LAUNCHING Access to the public boat ramp for launching and retrieving boats will remain open to the public, except for the duration of the parade.

Fireworks Display Mothers Beach, Mornington Discharged from a barge 200m from Mornington Pier (subject to weather conditions) 9pm - 9.30pm Please ensure your pets are secured during this time

SAFETY BEACH - ROSEBUD FUN RUN The Australia Day Fun Run will begin at 8.30am from Safety Beach Sailing Club and 9am from the Dromana Visitor Centre, finishing at the Village Green, Rosebud Road Closures Marine Drive, Safety Beach Closed from Victoria Street to Point Nepean Road for the start line of the 10km run/walk 6.30am - 12noon (or last runner) Permien Street, Dromana Closed for the start line of the 5.3km run/walk 6.30am - 12noon (or last runner) Access available for residents

Help by keeping our beaches clean, please take all your rubbish home

RYE

Bay Trail

Road Closure

Safety Beach to Rosebud Please be cautious in avoiding collision with runners when accessing the Bay Trail 8.30 am - 12noon (or last runner)

Point Nepean Road, Rye Closed from Lyons Street to Dundas Street for fireworks crowd preparation 8.30pm - 10pm

DROMANA Esplanade, Mornington Closed from Vancouver Street to Main Street for the Australia Day parade 4.45pm - 6.30pm Esplanade, Mornington Closed from Vancouver Street to Main Street for fireworks crowd preparation 8.00pm - 10.00pm Flinders Drive, Mornington Closed due to activities in Mornington Park 6.00am - 5.30pm

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Fireworks Display Car Park Closure Rye Beach Discharged from a barge 200m from Rye Pier (subject to weather conditions) 9pm - 9.30pm

Dromana Pier Car Park, Point Nepean Road, Dromana Closed for Dromana Forehsore activities 5.30am - 1.30pm

Please ensure your pets are secured during this time Help by keeping our beaches clean, please take all your rubbish home

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For Further Information 1300 850 600 or www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Dressed for success: Fiona McNaught, on mare Tacita, with Antonella Celi, Southern Peninsula Pony Club member Lillian Sanderson, London Paralympics gold medal winner Joanne Formosa, Boneo Adult Riding Club president Sharon Stewardson, and Equestrian Australia national performance director Julia Battams

Boneo draws top-class dressage event THE Mornington Peninsula will play host to an elite internationally recognised equestrian event over the Australia Day long weekend.

Equestrian Fashion at Boneo Park, which will be held over three days, is a three-star Concours de Dressage International event, attracting many of the country’s top competitors.

The competition will include Equestrian Australia, Para Equestrian, Horse Riding Club Association and Pony Club Association of Victoria rider classes.

Shire mayor Antonella Celi said the Mornington Peninsula’s equine industry contributed more than $142 million to the local economy and extended across many levels and disciplines, including dessage.

“It’s great that this international-level event is being hosted on the peninsula and heartening to

see that riders of different levels and from various associations will be able to come together and experience the atmosphere of competing at such a high-level event,” she said.

“The shire is home to many horse riders and enthusiasts and the council is pleased to help support this event.”

Boneo Park managing director Fiona McNaught said the event, which will also feature a farmers’ market and trade show, provided a great range of activities for horse lovers or all ages and abilities. “A farmers market with local produce and wine will be set up from Friday to Sunday offering a variety of different stallholders so there will be plenty to eat, see and do.”

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2. Avoid too much barefoot activity Going barefoot outside is not a bad thing but it does significantly increase the risk of foot injury. Stepping on foreign objects or hot surfaces, like concrete and sand, can be damaging and painful. Bare feet in public locations, like swimming pools and showers, can lead to infections. So keep bare feet to when you’re at home, on safe surfaces or relaxing.

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St Paul’s day festival to be held; Frankston motorcycle menace charged Compiled by Matt Vowell From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 24 January 1914 A SPECIAL festival at St. Paul’s Church, Frankston, will be held on Sunday and Monday next, the occasion being the occurrence of St. Paul’s Day. On Sunday special services will be held at 8am and 11am, and 6.55pm. Anthems will be sung by the choir, and an excellent programme has been arranged for Lady Madden’s concert in Frankston on Monday evening. The two wellknown soloists Mr Frederick Earp, and Mr Walter Jennings have already been announced, and now we are to add the name of Mr Walter Kirby, who has not been heard for some years in Frankston, Miss Lesley Madden, and Mrs Baillieu, with Mrs Roberts will prove an attraction too; and a first class comedian has been engaged. The Choral Society also will sing, and the programme will close with a short farce “My Turn Next” to be presented by St Paul’s club. The concert is in aid of St Paul’s Church Frankston. *** AT the Frankston Court of Petty Sessions, on Monday, before Messrs Crawford and Baxter and Captain Sherlock, D. W. Pearce was charged by the police with riding a motor bike along the footpath in Frankston on the 30th December last. A fine of 5s was inflicted. Carriers’ licences were granted to Henry Brockman and C. Schiederker. *** A LARGE property and clearing sale will be conducted by Messrs Alec Scott and Co. at Merricks on account

of Mr H. Hunt on Thursday January 29th. Besides land, dairy cattle, horses and a large quantity of farm implements will be offered. The sale starts at one o’clock sharp. The same firm is also offering for sale Mr Waters 8 Chain Road property, consisting of 113 acres at £4 per acre. *** THE amount of cash actually taken at the gates at the recently held Frankston show was £45. This is a record as far as any statistics that are available indicate. We are also pleased to be able to state that it was announced at a meeting of the show committee on the evening of the 21st inst. that there was a profit in the year’s transaction without encroaching upon the reserve fund. *** CR Oates moved at the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Council that the Hastings Road be brought under the notice of the Country Roads Board, and that they be asked to do it as soon as possible. The motion was carried. *** MR Petty, who addressed the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Associations at their last meeting, said that in his opinion ,West Australia would be great competitors with Victoria in the home fruit markets. They got a better colour, and some Rome Beauties he saw were the best he had ever seen. *** AT the last meeting of the Somerville Fruitgrowers’ Association Mr G. Shepherd moved that steps be taken to get a Saturday goods service, to get the fruit into Melbourne in time for the Monday morning’s market,

and it was decided that the Tyabb Association and Western Port Progress Association be asked to co-operate.

The Irish National League will hold their annual trip on the “briny”at Mornington tomorrow, and Home Rule addresses will be delivered by State and Federal members.

*** THE five men who were arrested at Mornington on the 14th inst. for playing two-up in the rear of the Royal Hotel, were brought up before Dr Somers and Messrs J. G. Barrett, A. E. Bates, and Geo. Flood, and charged with the offence. They were each fined 5s. At the same court, three boys appeared on summons for discharging fireworks in a public thoroughfare, and were bound over

to be of good behaviour for three months. *** ON Monday night last at the Mechanic’s Institute Mornington, before a crowded house the story and original drama For the term of His Natural Life (by Marcus Clarke the Australian Author) was shown by the Kingston Management Picture Company and created intense interest. As each scene appeared on the canvas it was dramatically explained by the lecturer Mr M. J. Bloomfield. The remainder of the pictures were of a highly amusing character and recognized as the best seen at Mornington. The management intend showing weekly for the remainder of the season. *** AT the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr A. K. T. Sambeil) said that the Country Roads Board had agreed to his proposal that the Point Nepean Road, from Carrum to Frankston, be 18 feet wide. They would break up the existing metal and provide a proper bed of mail or gravel.

The existing metal would be re-used. The road would be 15 feet wide from Frankston to Oliver’s Hill.

The probable cost would be £9,800, the actual cost to the Council being £300 per annem. Cr Plowman moved that tenders be called for the work on the basis submitted. Cr Oates seconded motion, which was carried.

Cr Ritchie said it was a great work, and be was pleased to support the motion. It looked a lot of money, but the Council were loaned half, and great benefits would be derived by increased values.

*** MISS Gallavan, Post Mistress at the Frankston post-office, who has been on furlough for some time, resumed her duties last week. The Australian Meat Industry Employees held their 39th annual picnic to Mornington per the P. S. Weeroona on Wednesday last, and had a most enjoyable time. *** TODAY (Saturday) the Federated Ironworkers will hold their annual excursion and picnic at Mornington. *** THE Irish National League will hold their annual trip on the “briny” at Mornington tomorrow (Sunday), and Home Rule addresses will be delivered by State and Federal members. *** AT Shelbourne Park Mornington, the Sisters of Mercy intend holding a Garden Fete on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. The proceeds are in aid of debt on Central Novitiate at Ascot Vale. The fete will be opened

by His Grace the Archbishop and the Coadjutor Archbishop (Dr. Mannir) at the Convent Mornington on Wednesday 4th February. For full particulars see our advertising columns next issue. *** THE bazaar and sale of gifts held in connection with St. Peters Church, Mornington, was opened by Mrs Geo. Reid at the Mechanic’s Institute on Thursday afternoon, and continued each evening closing this (Saturday) evening. The bazaar was well attended throughout and a good sum is anticipated. The proceeds will be devoted in renovating the vicarage.

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By Stuart McCullough IT was an object without peer. The Stuart Surridge cricket bat was right up there with a light saber in terms of sheer awesomeness. Indeed, had Luke Skywalker been clutching one of the Surridge family’s finest, he probably could have knocked Darth Vader off in half an hour rather than needing the best part of three whole films.

Cricket games at school were always an ordeal and the trial began with the selection of teams. There is no indignity greater than watching as each of your classmates is chosen ahead of you.

As the numbers dwindled, the belated sound of my name would send a surge of relief coursing through my veins. I was rarely last, but always a very great distance from first.

In addition to hand-eye coordination, those at the top of the order had one thing in common – they had proper cricket bats. These were so much more than mere lumps of wood with a handle. They were absolute works of art.

When they removed their cricket bats from their bags, it was like Arthur unsheathing Excalibur.

Some of my mates preferred the Gray Nicholls bat, with its revolutionary weight-reducing “scoop”, but not me. I was only interested in a Stuart Surridge. At the time they seemed to cost a fortune and, frankly, there was little in the way I played to suggest this might be a wise investment.

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I vastly preferred the games we played at home. Despite the numbers, we never divided into teams. It was always a case of one batsman versus everybody else.

To this day, after family meals, there is a procession from the house to the back of the yard where the pitch lies waiting. When last I played, I was with my brothers, father and my nephews. It made me smile as I watched them haul their bags of gear across the paddock, before putting on pads, gloves and helmets.

My turn to bat came when I took a catch, not because I was picked. I then disgraced myself by sending the ball sailing over into the paddock with the long grass, meaning that it could only be retrieved by sliding under an electric fence.

Say what you will about cricket, but the addition of an electric fence adds a new dimension. The next half hour was spent walking up and down through long grass trying to find a brown ball rather than a brown snake. It gets the pulse racing in a way that regular cricket rarely does.

I guess that’s the difference with family – there is no selection process.

You don’t have to wait until somebody picks you. They accept you regardless.

At the next family function, I’ll be sure to head up to the nets. I’ll pick up that old brown bat and do my best to belt the cover off a tennis ball. But whether I send it into the long grass or have a swing and a miss won’t matter at all. It’s being part of the game that really counts. www.stuartmccullough.com

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reverberations running up your arm when you struck a ball – I would have to bring my own bat.

My first bat was a hand-me-down, which would have been all right if I’d had an older brother. Rather, the first bat I owned was handed down from a far greater height. It had belonged to my father and was the only bat at our entire primary school to have been classified by the National Trust.

Time had turned it a ripe, brown colour. The grip on the handle was made of thread rather than rubber and, over the years, it had become as slippery as a pair of bad suit pants. Attempts to hoist the ball over the infield would often result in the bat escaping my grip and travelling at speed towards the forehead of whoever was standing at mid-wicket.

My teammates took their revenge when we fielded: I was either placed so far away that I needed to catch a bus to get there, or so close as to defy the instinct for human survival. The position of “silly mid on” is something of an understatement. As far as I was concerned, this was a position better described as “human piñata”. Or, if you prefer, “target practice”.

Cricket was such a serious affair.

Kids lugged huge bags full of equipment to school and back, dragging them through the car park. There were pads, gloves, helmets and “boxes” – in spite of the fact that we were using a tennis ball and, truth be told, in primary school there’s not much to protect.

I didn’t bother asking to borrow one.

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Sorras rolled in Provincial boilover PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully IN the shock upset of MPCA Provincial round 8, Sorrento have already lost their match against Heatherhill on first innings.

Played at Baxter Park, the Sorras won the toss and elected to bat.

However, only three of the visitors’ batsmen managed to reach double figures and the team was rolled for just 107 in 31.1 overs.

Skipper Nick Jewell was out for 37, Leigh Poholke top-scored with 38 and Mark Dunball made 11.

Six Sorrento batsmen, including Anthony Blackwell, failed to make a single run. To say it was a bad day for the Sorras was certainly an understatement.

Hills’ skipper Matty Meagher was simply superb. Meagher bowled just 12.1 overs and finished with the sensational figures of 5/23. He snared the wickets of the top five batsmen, which included Falck, Jewell, Liam O’Connor, Blackwell and Poholke.

While Meagher was taking care of business at the top of the Sorrento

order, Steven O’Donnell, in his third game back in the first XI, was finishing things off at the tail, capturing 4/13 from just four overs.

Sorrento will be hoping to roll Heatherhill cheaply this weekend, make some quick runs themselves and then try and take a further 10 Hills’ wickets. All this in 80 overs.

It won’t happen! Heatherhill are in total control of this match at 5/150, Nathan Martin unbeaten on 64 and Randil Gamage with him on 28.

Langwarrin set Baxter a monster task of scoring 302 for victory in their Provincial round 8 clash at Baxter Park.

The Kangas changed up their top order and it paid dividends, with David Ross getting some muchneeded runs.

Ross, who made 38 before running himself out, clubbed 20 runs off one Adrian Mack over, helping the Kangas get away to a flier.

After going down to both Sorrento and Mornington in previous rounds, Langwarrin came into the match looking for a big scalp to prove they can mix it with the best in the competition.

Langwarrin’s greatest-ever

batsman, Simon McEvoy, is in careerbest form, scoring 642 runs this season. His first five innings were in the second XI, where he scored 90, 96, 156, 30 and 59. Since coming back into the seniors, he has scored 30, 99 and then 82 on Saturday.

Danny Weare made 56 to make it 377 runs for the season, while Andy Johnson (36), Jarryd Amalfi (39), Michael Edwards (21) and Mal Coutts (20) all contributed nicely to the scoreboard.

Despite losing eight wickets, skipper and usual opening batsman Mark Cooper didn’t spend any time out in the middle.

Dean Sterry was the unlikely pick of the Baxter bowlers with 4/38 from seven overs. He snared the scalps of Weare (stumped), Johnson and Amalfi (stumped).

The Kangas enjoyed taking to former skipper Mack, belting him for 0/78 off 16 overs – a rare statistic.

The winner of this match will go a game clear inside the top four.

Mornington have placed themselves in the box seat against Mt Martha. The Reds won the toss and

sent the Doggies into bat at Ferraro Reserve.

Robbie Clements was at his absolute best again for the Dogs, scoring yet another century.

Not since Robbie Bedford was carving up bowling attacks has there been a batsman so consistently dominant in the competition.

Tim Strickland top scored for Mt Eliza in their crunch match against Crib Point. Both a game outside of the top five, the loser of this match just may lose touch with the top four.

Chris Whisby followed up his 23 in the last round with 36 on Saturday, enjoying a good partnership with Strickland after the team got away to a poor start.

Tom Baron then contributed 31 at the tail to help the Mounties to 180 off 79.3 overs.

Warren Herrington was the star with the ball for the Magpies, coming on third change and snaring 5/57.

Opening bowlers Glenn Barclay (2/33) and Brad Davidson (2/32 from 29.3 overs) made scoring tough for the Mounties, while Luke Herrington picked up 1/36 from 13 overs.

Long Island are just eight wickets away from claiming victory against rye. The Islanders batted first and scored 189 off 74 overs, Peter Connell top scoring with 45, Fergus O’Connor replacing Paul Hartle at the top of the order with 41 and Scott Phillips scoring 29.

Hartle made 25 batting at six and the Long Island batting line-up looks much more balanced with ‘Arnie’ in the middle order. Leigh Lambert was the pick of the Demons bowlers with four wickets.

In reply, Scott Phillips was manacing in his first three overs, snaring 2/3 to have the Demons 2/8 at stumps.

Peninsula Old Boys placed themselves in a strong position against Moorooduc.

Bowling first, the Old Boys rolled the Ducs at Moorooduc Reserve for 187 in 72 overs.

Jon Forrest wound back the clock as he helped himself to 5/31 from 26 overs, including 13 maidens, while Justin Parkes opened the attack and took 2/26. Callum Silvio also snared two scalps.

Blues have their eyes set on outright win DISTRICT

On the way to a tonne: Hastings’ cricketer Tim Birch on his way to 103 against Ballam Park. Picture: Andrew Hurst

By IT Gully HASTINGS will its eyes firmly set on an outright victory against Ballam Park on day two of MPCA District cricket this weekend.

While the Blues are currently in ninth place and two games outside of the top four, an outright victory here just may put them back in contention.

On Saturday at Thomas Barclay Reserve, the evergreen Timmy Birch cracked 103 to help his side to 9/240 in 58 overs.

David Hull opened with 47 and Luke Hewitt and Brad Watson showed the team’s intentions, opening their shoulders to score quick-fire 30s.

The Blues pulled the pin on their innings to ensure they had at least 20 overs to attack Ballam Park before stumps.

It was a clever move by skipper Watson, with his bowlers claiming five wickets, including that of Matty Roach for a duck.

Mitch Floyd opened the bowling and snared 2/19 from his six-over spell. Isuru Dias, Luke Hewitt and Ben King all picked-up a wicket each. The Knights will resume at 5/50 this Saturday.

Baden Powell looked set to grab an easy victory against Seaford, however, the game was in the balance at the close of play.

Seaford batted first and scrambled to 120, thanks largely to 55 runs off the bat of Mathew Herbert, while 23 from skipper Damien Lawrence and 20 from Kayle Henderson helped the total.

Nathan Rice was slick with the new ball for the Braves, claiming 4/18, while Brendan Jovic opened with 3/21. Rhys Elmi also helped himself to 2/25.

With just 121 runs to get for victory, the Braves got away to a

flier, with Elmi scoring 39 and Sam Mullavey 23 at the top of the order.

However, by the end of play, the Braves had slumped to 6/96.

Lawrence bowled 18 overs for a return of 3/21.

Main Ridge are in the box seat in their match against Carrum. The Lions batted first and were rolled for 162. Josh Dent was the highlight of a poor batting card, reaching 103.

Ridge skipper Brendan Rossborough was the best of the bowlers with 5/40, while Scott Millar was a little expensive but still claimed 3/83.

In reply, the Ridge are 2/57. Liam Dobson has figures of 2/22 for the Lions.

Boneo are in a world of pain against Pines. The Piners made 278 in just 71.3 overs, while the home side is reeling at 2/19.

Thankfully for Boneo, skipper and opening batsman Leigh Lowry is still at the crease, not out 5, along with Ryan Jellie. One of these two batsmen needs to make a ton for Boneo to win.

Delacombe Park set Flinders 199 for victory. Jon Gurthrie scored 69 for the Parkers and Chris Brittain returned with 32. A number of other batsmen got starts but couldn’t go on with it. ommy Clements was the best of the Sharks’ bowlers with 3/33 from 15 overs, while Max Royal claimed 3/46 and Dwayne Field made it 20 wickets for the season with 2/53 from 25 overs.

Somerville and Seaford Tigers are locked in a dour struggle at Seaford. Batting first, the Eagles were rolled for 96, Jack Barbour top scoring with 26, while Corey hand snared 4/19 for the Tigers.

However, the Tigers’ bats couldn’t take advantage of the ascendancy, struggling at 4/22 at stumps.

Corey Hand, David James and Ash Mills are yet to bat for the Tigers.

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The Skyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the limit SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully IT appears Red Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domination of MPCA Sub District cricket may be put on hold after day one of its clash against Skye.

Sitting three games and a whopping 44 points clear at the top of the table, the Hillmen have been the stand-out side of the competition this season.

However, they were dominated by Skye on Saturday.

Skye are currently in third place on the ladder, on the same number of points as second-placed Balnarring and a game clear of third-placed Rosebud.

Skye brought their A-game to the table on Saturday, especially with the ball. The Hillmen won the toss on their home deck and asked the visitors to bat first.

The decision by skipper Simon Dart appeared to be the right one, with Skye being rolled in just 47 overs.

However, they did score quickly and were able to put a competitive total of 173 on the board.

Paul Fillipone top scored for the visitors with 33, while the tail, including Rob Gruar (26) and Pat Clinch (21), provided some valuable runs late.

Nick Wood picked-up 4/35 from four overs while Glenn Collett and Ross Corfield each claimed two wickets for the Hillmen.

Skye needed to produce plenty with

victory in their clash at Truemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rd. On a fast-scoring ground and with a strong top order, the Panthers are not without a chance of chasing down the total.

The Tooters batted all but 1.4 overs of their allotted 80, enforcing the Panthers to face the last over of the day.

Pearcedale skipper Chris Dew was the best of the bowlers with 4/52 from 22 overs, while Shayne Gillings continued his good season with 3/57.

the ball, and they did, Clinch leading the way with 3/38 and Fillipone and Pat Beckham each snaring two wickets. After 33 overs, Red Hill was 8/69 at stumps.

The ladder leaders wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beaten outright but they will get a good wake-up call at the end of day two.

Skye need to keep their foot on the throat of the Hillmen and send a clear message that the sub district season is not a one-horse race!

Tootgarook set Pearcedale 206 for

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