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Supermarket ‘stalls’ train THE launch of a campaign to gain public support for a rail line to Rosebud got off to a shaky start on Saturday when supermarket security guards ordered the removal of a stall handing out information and collecting signatures on a petition. Undaunted, transport planner Robert Whitehill and other train supporters moved to another more welcoming supermarket. Mr Hill said they received “strong support” and collected about 20 signatures on the petition to extend the rail line from Frankston to Rosebud.

On the move: Cardboard cut-outs of train carriages are carried across a Rosebud pedestrian crossing by train-toRosebud proponents Robert Whitehill, Alex Breskin and Scott Fothergill of the No Mordialloc Freeway Group and Chloe Aldenhoven, of the Sustainable Cities group. Picture: Yanni

Ribbon cut ‘opens’ Rosebud station THE notional “opening” of a new Rosebud train station on the weekend was an opening salvo in a campaign for a rail link along the western side of the Mornington Peninsula. Past estimates have put the cost at $5 billion and any bid for public money will come at the same time that Mornington Peninsula Shire says priority should be given to the electrification of the line from Frankston to Hastings. Frankston Council, meanwhile, is content for the line to be electrified as

far as Langwarrin or Baxter. However, urban and regional planner Robert Whitehill says a railway to Rosebud “could be a catalyst for widespread public transport improvements across the region”. Having created a mock train station, the first Peninsula Rail Link cardboard train rolled in to Rosebud Plaza last Saturday “demonstrating to locals and politicians the possibilities and benefits of a railway line for the west coast of the peninsula”. The proposed railway line would branch off the Stony Point line at Baxter, and run alongside Moorooduc Highway and along the median strip

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“Young people, elderly, people with disabilities and those without cars are stranded and without access to reliable public transport. This infrastructure is essential to their well-being and quality of life.” Mr Whitehill said he had spoken with Frankston MP Pauk Edbrooke and former Nepean Liberal candidate Russell Joseph, but was yet to catch up with new Nepean MP, Labor's Chris Brayne, whose support would be invaluable as the proposed route runs through his electorate. “We want Chris Brayne to take our proposal to [the Premier] Daniel Andrews,” Mr Whitehill said. “Labor

made big public transport investment announcements in the lead up to the election, but the peninsula has been forgotten. This has to change.” Residents Against the Mordialloc Freeway proponent Scott Fothergill said proposals like the rail link were “public transport projects the peninsula desperately needs”. “We can't keep building freeways without trains, buses and light rail and not expect more traffic jams,” he said. “The more roads you build, the more people will drive, the more traffic we create. Only public transport breaks this cycle.”

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Jet skis rally to improve image Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A JET-SKI rally which planned to visit three southern peninsula bay beaches last weekend to “talk water safety” was a “fizzer”, according to Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr David Gill. Rally organisers had intended to visit Dromana, Rosebud and Rye but hose plans were scuttled in the wake of other activities at the popular beaches. The Rye Seaside Scavenge Festival meant the beach was crowded with eager beach-cleaning volunteers and the Sorrento Bay Swim had drawn hundreds of swimmers to its morning events. Jet skiers have become persona non grata to some at Rye, with Cr Gill warning of concerns over public safety and calls for designated areas for jet skiers. “The separation and declaration of separate beaches for swimming, jet skis and personal watercraft would ultimately provide jet ski riders and swimmers with more certainty and safety for operating in Port Phillip and Western Port bays,” he said. A petition signed by 5600 residents of Rye and surrounding areas calling for bans on jet skis in swimming areas has been sent to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and the state government. Complaints about jet-ski noise have been sent to the EPA. Victorian Jet Ski Club president

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Jimmy Chaanine, who issued a plea to 3000 fellow jet ski enthusiasts on Facebook Live before the weekend rally, told The News that “the day was a success, and everyone was well behaved”. “This showed that there is plenty of support to combat the small minority that are ruining the sport.” Mr Chaanine said about 110 jet skis left Patterson River for southern peninsula beaches. “It has popped up from all the negativity there has been around jet skis,

but we’re all a good bunch of club members,” he said. “We needed to get out there and make our voices known. “Speaking to a few of the boys [Sunday] morning, I think it’s time we put out foot down and show that it’s a very small minority that are ruining the sport. Whether it is jet skis, motorbikes, dirt bikes, or cars, there’s always going to be that minority. “We’re going to show them that the majority are respectful family people

who love this sport. We need to get out there and show them that it’s only a small minority [that do the wrong thing]. “They’re all singing and crying and throwing petitions around, but we’re going to show them this Sunday. “They want to push us out of the car parks, they want to push us down further and further, and they want to have all these swimming zones. It’s time that we stand up and show them that enough is enough, you’re go-

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ing to get idiots no matter what sport you do." Cr Gill met with state government representatives on Wednesday last week to discuss jet skis. “The state government is talking about introducing trials of areas for swimmers with jet skis allowed to go everywhere else, but I say it should be the other way around,” he said. “There should be specific sites for jet skis away from swimmers. “There may be hundreds of people with jet skis, but there are hundreds of thousands of swimmers, so who are we going to look out for?” Cr Gill said he would push for jet skis to have a specific launching area from which they could go out, "say, one kilometre", and to which they must return without coming onto the sand and disturbing people on the beach. “The water police say they treat all water craft equally but they are big machines that go 80kph and we say they should not be allowed near the beach," Cr Gill said. “They are a big problem for swimmers and snorkellers and there should be a separation of zones.” Mr Chaanine said “there’ll be another meeting between us and council” to help bring the two groups “onto the same page”. “Everyone was well behaved, everyone who turned up. I commend all the members who came down; we’re all trying to push the right thing,” he said.

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‘Scavengers’ report butts a blot on beaches CIGARETTE butts are a health hazard for smokers and the most common item of rubbish on Rye’s beaches. Volunteers in last week’s Seaside Scavenge Festival for the fourth year running found that cigarette butts were the major litter scourge with 9474 collected. “That’s a lot of squats to pick those up,” beach clean organiser Sacha Guggenheimer said. “Also collected were 313 straws, 567 plastic drinking bottles, 642 plastic packages, 1070 plastic bits of broken-down plastic, 780 alcoholic cans/bottles, 280 sanitary products, cotton buds and nappies.” Other odd things collected included a bike, two injecting needles, a fire extinguisher, five shopping trollies – of which four were in good condition and returned to the supermarket – two car tyres, camping chairs, pop-up tents, metal sheets, two pipes and three carpets. More than 400 people - 145 more than last year - helped collect the 840kg of rubbish. Two-thirds of the volunteers had never attended a beach clean-up before compared to the 2017 Seaside Scavenge when 90 per cent of the 180 participants were first timers. “Some people had driven their families from the northern suburbs of Melbourne to help clean-up Rye beach,” Ms Guggenheimer said. She believes most of the rubbish was “left behind after a lovely day at the beach, rather than washed in from other areas”. “In some ways this a great thing as

we can work with Mornington Peninsula Shire and businesses to increase education through better bin signage and placement, as well as increase efforts on littering hotspots,” she said. “Most importantly, we can work to reduce the amount of single-use plastic being handed out through food venues. “We were overwhelmed by the donations of prizes, and Knock On Wood Espresso even closed their shop for the day to run our Bike’n’Blend smoothie stall. “Half a dozen store owners who could not be there on the day signed up for the Plastic Free Pledge by vowing not to serve one item of single-use plastic for that day, such as straws, takeaway coffee lids. “This is what the Scavenge stands for: zero-waste living.” Data from the past four events has been entered into the Australian marine debris database, through Sea Shepherd’s marine debris team, to be used as a baseline for testing the effectiveness of future waste management and waste mitigation strategies. “The combination of great music, local business, and education through stalls and workshops, leaves a buzz of inspiration in the air that the whole of Rye is talking about,” Ms Guggenheimer said. “We hope the community can continue riding this wave towards positive change and litter reduction on the peninsula.” Report: Stephen Taylor Pictures: Yanni

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Public urged to oppose Kaufland bid MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr David Gill wants members of the public to tell the state government they do not want a giant supermarket at “the gateway to Mornington". A PUBLIC meeting to discuss the proposed Kaufland store in Nepean Highway will be held at the Mornington Shire Offices, Queen Street, 4pm, Thursday 14 February. Those attending will hear about the advisory committee process, the scope of the proposal and details of council’s submission to the Kaufland Stores in Victoria Advisory Committee. The council is concerned that the proposed development, which is outside the designated Mornington activity centre, has been removed from the normal planning process to be assessed by the advisory committee under the direction of Planning Minister Richard Wynne. The formal exhibition period closes 1 February. The mayor Cr David Gill said there were “major implications” to the Mornington township if the development goes ahead. “The proposed

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In key: Hannah Milner will lead the national anthem at Sorrento Bowls Club’s Australia Day event. She is a student at The Music Industry, Rosebud and has performed at The Waterfront Festival, Festival of Lights, Rosebud Kite Festival, Rosebud Christmas Festival and was a Grand Finalist in The Voice of Frankston. Picture: Supplied

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SORRENTO Bowls Club will celebrate Australia Day, Saturday 26 January, with a day on the greens. Gates open at 10am for the event at the rear of David MacFarlan Reserve. Parking is available and the day will run until 4pm. Coaching is available, including small carpet bowls for children, and there will be plenty of activities on of-

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Other guests are Australia Day Ambassador Professor Noel Alpin, who is an internationally recognised ophthalmologist and pioneer in refractive and cataract surgery, new Nepean MP Chris Brayne and Nepean Ward councillors Hugh Fraser and Bryan Payne. Details: Judith Mordech 0412 371 321.

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garook boat ramp to announce the plan to make all ramps free and [detail the new] management arrangements.” But the mayor Cr David Gill was sceptical of the state government’s boat ramp management capabilities. “They haven’t got a clue,” he said. “They don’t understand what is involved. There are lots of problems. They and the fishing people have no idea about the dredging that’s needed, maintenance, boat-ramp ‘rage’, about having people employed there to manage the ramps. “The [fishing show people] have asked us for money and we tell them to go and get it from the state government.” Cr Gill said Mr Andrews had used Rye boat ramp as an example “because he was going fishing with his mates and we’d closed the ramp so it could be extended”. “We were getting the work done so the ramp could be open in time for the busy summer season.

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Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au FISHING and boating minister Jaala Pulford is tipped to make an announcement on the future management of six Mornington Peninsula boat ramps next month. This comes after a promise by Premier Daniel Andrews on the Channel 31 Talking Fishing show to create a stand-alone boat ramp authority and abolish boat launching and parking fees on the Mornington Peninsula. It was the premier’s only “live” television appearance during the 24 November state election campaign. David Kramer, who hosts the Fishing Show, had earlier said called the shire’s boat ramp management a shambles. “It astounds us that the Mornington Peninsula Shire is reconstructing Rye boat ramp during November and [yet] didn’t call on the Capel Sound or Whitecliffs-toCamerons-Bight committees of management to have their nearby boat ramps ready to take the increased traffic while the Rye boat ramp was out of operation,” Kramer said. “With the Tootgarook boat ramp closed for dredging that should have been done months ago. And the Tyrone boat ramp, which the local committee-of-management has neglected to maintain for several years now, is also inoperable. “This is an absolute disgrace and a total disrespect for boat owners that the Mornington Peninsula’s ramps are in this situation.” But last week details of the boat ramps’ new management structure were up in the air. “Nothing has happened yet except a lot of work in the background,” Kramer said. “Minister Pulford is away overseas on holidays and I’m away soon at a conference. At this stage, there is a planned announcement during the week commencing 11 February where I’ll join the minister and [new Nepean MP] Chris Brayne at Toot-

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Volunteers taking elderly for a ride Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au ELDERLY or disadvantaged residents who find they struggle to see family, attend appointments, or get to events or sports activities can look to help from volunteers at the Peninsula Social Club. The club’s events coordinator Ruby Baker said the not-for-profit group organised social events and outings and provided affordable door-to-door transport to those feeling the pinch. “There are no age restrictions – everyone is welcome to use the service,” Ms Baker said. “Volunteer drivers and companions are here to help and the outings are suitable for all needs and fitness levels. If anyone needs personal care their family and carers are welcome, too, plus we can invoice people’s home care or disability provider to reduce charges.” The social club charges minimal rates to cover its costs and keep the service viable. Volunteers drive clients to coffee and cake at two locations, to Morning Melodies at four locations, the men’s club “Top Blokes – Rest and Recovery”, trips to the Art Lovers Gallery as well as to art classes. “We’re all about getting the community involved in local activities,” Ms Baker said. “We are removing all the barriers people have to improving their wellbeing because no one who wants company should ever be without.” The club will hold a free event at

On the move: Peninsula Social Club volunteers Robyn Ruhl, Ruby Baker, Mike Hillier, Andrew Morse, Lil Entony and Lynda Carrington are out to make a difference to the lives of the elderly or disadvantaged. Picture: Yanni

the Frankston library on the Thursday 31 January as part of its One Communities Project paid for by the Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation. It will feature workshops and events designed by and for disadvantaged people on the peninsula. Volunteers Mike Hillier and Robyn Ruhl say they get satisfaction helping people with disadvantages. “Mike is the ideas man who has all the plans

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the service with about one third of residents aged over 65 and dementia rates higher than the greater Melbourne average, Ms Baker said. “Living with dementia can often be isolating. As the condition progresses it’s not only people’s ability to communicate that declines, but also their mobility. In most cases they are required to give up their driving licence and need to be driven by someone or

go by taxi. “As a result, they prioritise their transport to essential services, such as putting medical appointments over their social wellbeing needs. As a result their informal social supports and networks start declining.” Volunteer drivers are needed by the service and can contact Ms Baker on 59715210 or 0409 288 187 or email socialclub@peninsulatransportassist.

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Art show of opposites A MOTHER and daughter art show in support of Dromana Football and Netball Club will be held over the Australia Day Weekend. Award winning artists Jos Van Styn, of Dromana, and her daughter Andrea Jenkins, will display their latest series of paintings in a first for lovers of original works showcasing a number of well-known city and peninsula landmarks. It will delve into the grunge and mystery of Melbourne’s laneways and subways while marvelling at the scenic spaces and beauty of the peninsula.

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Weekly recycling THE weekly emptying of recycling bins will continue across the Mornington Peninsula until Friday 1 February. The standard 240 litre recycling bin (blue lid) will be collected weekly on the same day as the usual fortnightly recycling service. Mornington Peninsula Shire has issued a statement saying “it’s more important than ever to recycle right and only place recyclables in your recycling bin, but not in plastic bags”. There is no charge for recyclable waste at the Rye, Tyabb or Mornington waste centres and the Dromana, Sorrento and Flinders hoppers.

Recyclables include aluminium and steel cans and foil; rigid and solid plastic items, such as children’s toys, kitchen ware, cups and drink bottles; pots and pans; wrapping paper, envelopes, cardboard, newspapers and magazines; milk, juice and soft drink bottles; glass bottles and jars. For more information or to find bin days visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/recycling

Chamber music THE Chamber Philharmonia Cologne is performing 8pm Wednesday 23 January in St. Macartan’s Church, Mornington The program ranges from Antonio Vivaldi’s "Four Seasons" to J S Bach, Peter Tchaikovsky and Niccolo Paganini. Bookings Monday-Friday 9am - 3.30pm at Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre, 359B Point Nepean Road, Dromana and St Macartan’s parish office, 4 Drake Street, Mornington.

Missing pictures A MT ELIZA woman is appealing for help in solving a five decades old mystery. And in doing so may get to see pictures taken at that time of herself . The woman wants to find a Voigtlander 35mm camera that went missing from Point Leo beach at about 4pm one February day in 1967. The camera belonged to her late husband who had used it to take photos of her at the beach on what was their second date. The couple went for a walk and left the camera on a towel. They never saw it again and the woman is wondering if anyone can remember a Voigtlander camera that was connected in some way to Point Leo beach. If anyone can help her search they can call The News on 5974 9000 or email team@mpnews. com.au

Standouts: Flinders MP Greg Hunt and Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor David Gill elected to wear hi vis vests when announcing more money would be spent on road maintenance. Picture: Supplied

Roads grant recovers lost ground MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council will receive a more than $700,000 increase over the previous commitment under the federal government’s roads to recovery program. However, the increase is only $472,000 when compared to what the shire received in the 2009/10 round of roads finance. Flinders MP Greg Hunt said the shire would receive $6,438,558 in base funding for the new five-year period, up from $5,733,877 during the last period. The shire received $5,966,567 period beginning 2009/10. “This funding under the roads to recovery program is great news for the peninsula,” Mr Hunt said in a news release issued along with a photo-

graph of himself with the mayor, Cr David Gill. “The funding provides councils with the ability to invest in upgrading local roads, helping to improve safety and efficiency levels for all users of the network and economic growth in our local communities.” Mr Hunt said the “ongoing and improved funding commitment” enabled the shire to decide “what local roads are priorities and how money should be spent”. He said the allocation for his electorate had been calculated “using the proportion of financial assistance grants that each local governing body receives, and updated assessments undertaken by local government grants commissions”.

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RSPCA Victoria is under pressure with more than 1400 cats and kittens needing care and adoption. To find a home for as many cats and kittens as possible the animal welfare organisation is waiving adoption fees until 31 January for adult cats. “We desperately need to find forever homes for all of them as soon as possible and to make way for the many more cats and kittens that will come into our care in the coming months.” RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker said. She said kitten season started in October and many more animals requiring care would continue arriving daily for the next three months. RSPCA Victoria is also seeking more foster carers to cope with the high number of cats and kittens in care. Dr Walker said the situation was being made worse by needing to care for the many cats infected with the Panleukopenia virus. RSPCA Victoria believes the increase in the virus is due to cat owners not properly vaccinating their pets. Free cat adoption is available across all RSPCA Victoria cantres including Petbarn stores. The promotion excludes kittens under four months. Details: www.rspcavic.org.

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Boardwalk’s a beach gamechanger A new boardwalk, ramp onto the beach and special polyester matting made it easy to get wheelchairs onto the sand at Point Leo on Saturday 12 January. It was the first surf event for 2019 held by the Disabled Surfers’ Association Mornington Peninsula branch and the upgraded beach access saw 99 surfers enjoying time in the water with the help of a record 300 volunteers. DSAMP president John Bowers described the turnout of surfers and volunteers as “fantastic”. “Everything that that happened was just so good. The boardwalk enabled regular wheelchairs to be taken onto the beach, whereas before people could only get there in our own wide-tyred beach wheelchairs,” he said. “We can now get all people with disability issues onto the beach where they can sit in their own wheelchairs to watch what’s happening. “The boardwalk, which was finished last March, but not in time for our last surf day for 2018, is a game changer.” DSAMP committee member Joe Hart said the number of “regular” wheelchairs “probably set a record for any beach in Australia”. “There must have been at least 20 or more people were sitting in their own wheelchairs either under the sun shades or in the sun.” The DSAMP’s next surf day is on Saturday 16 March. Visit the group’s website or Facebook page for details or call Jenny Angliss Goodall on 0417 453 669. Keith Platt

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The hospital at the heart of the local community ALMOST twenty years ago, Rosebud Emergency Department Director Dr Helen Hewitt, cared for a two year-old boy who was gravely unwell after drinking the contents of an oil burner in the garden. “I intubated the boy and looked after him the Emergency Department (ED),” recalls Dr Hewitt. “The mother came into the ED again recently and actually recognised me and thanked me for what had happened 18 years ago. She said he got to grow up because of you and gave me a big hug.” “It was nice to know that he had grown up and was doing well.” As a local, Dr Hewitt is passionate about caring for her community, and has many more stories like this about the wide range of presentations to Rosebud Emergency Department every day. “Over the summer holidays we see lots of tent and pole injuries from people setting up their campsites, accidents involving stingrays and other marine life, near drownings, heart attacks and people requiring resuscitation.” “It’s a very highly utilised community hospital. We’re the first stop for our community, both the people who live here and the visitors over the summer and winter months.” Over the busy summer period, Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department saw a record number of people, with an average of 109 presentations each day.

This week is the annual Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal, which is raising funds to purchase new equipment, so Dr Hewitt and the emergency team have everything they need to provide the very best care. On 25 January, more than 50 local volunteers will be out and about on the Southern Peninsula collecting donations at intersections and selling raffle tickets at shopping centres and Rosebud Hospital to raise funds. “Some of our medical equipment is challenged by age and needs to be replaced, explains Dr Hewitt. “If you do come across our appeal collectors please consider donating – it all adds up.” “This new equipment is costly, but enables us to deliver the very best evidence based medicine, right here on the Southern Peninsula.” Dr Hewitt has worked at Peninsula Health since she was a medical intern and loves her role working with the dedicated team at Rosebud Hospital. “I find it fun, challenging and I enjoy the work.” “I live locally and I like that I am able to provide a service to my own local community.” Make a donation to the Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal online today and find our more by visiting www.rosebudhospitalsummerappeal.org.au

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RYE 20 Michael Street

MAGICAL LOCATION

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Superbly located in the heart of Sorrento is this limestone home built to the highest standards. Immaculately presented and maintained, this light filled spacious property boasts high vaulted ceilings, extensive glazing, open plan living, 3 bedrooms, spacious loft area that doubles as a bedroom/ retreat, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, ducted heating and cooling, open fire place, outdoor terrace, double lock up garage with workshop and plenty of under house storage. Securely fenced for the kids/grand kids or pets to play in the rear yard, this unique property is without a doubt in one of the most desirable locations in Sorrento.

Superbly located a leisurely 200m stroll to the calm blue waters of the renowned Tyrone Foreshore is this bright and beachy weatherboard residence or executive retreat. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including Master with ensuite, 3 living areas, high raked cathedral ceilings, fresh light neutral tones throughout, polished timber floors, r/c aircon and ducted gas heating. Showcasing free-flowing indoors/ outdoors living an all-weather alfresco dining area adjoins the main living by virtue of full width bi-fold doors that open up the whole area allowing ease of entertaining. Additional features include outdoor shower and spacious 3 car garage to store the toys.

For Sale: Contact agent for price Contact: Mark Prentice 0408 117 772

For Sale: $950,000 - $1,050,000 Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

RYE 11 Sinclair Avenue

RYE Unit 11 / 30-32 Weir Street

CENTRAL TOWNSHIP LOCATION

A REAL GEM Superbly located just a leisurely flat 300m stroll to shops & beach is this spacious light filled unit in established surrounds. Featuring 2 bedrooms, semi-ensuite, generous open plan lounge & dining, updated kitchen separate laundry plus rear paved patio ideal for outdoor entertaining & capturing all the afternoon sun. Additional features include a free-standing brick single lock up garage, RC Air-conditioning, security shutter on all rear windows & low maintenance garden setting. A real gem in a prime position at an affordable price. Don’t miss this!

If it’s position you want, it’s position you get with the pub, club, shops and beach all within a 500m stroll of this weather-board residence situated on a 1077m2 allotment. Designed to accommodate friends and family there are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including 2 ensuites, 2 living areas, central kitchen and dining, ducted heating and double carport. A spacious rear yard is ideal for the kids to play whilst in full view of those relaxing in the spa or enjoying a BBQ on the rear deck. This complete retreat also enjoys a track record of short term rental income. A fantastic, prime township opportunity.

For Sale $690,000 - $750,000 Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

For Sale: $499,950 Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

CAPEL SOUND FOR SALE OR LEASE 25 Henry Wilson Drive PRIME INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITY

RYE FOR SALE 2265 Point Nepean Road

MODERN COMMERCIAL FREEHOLD • High profile tenant in Bupa. • 5 x 5 year lease commenced 2/11/2017. • Current rent: $59,448.00 +GST + Ogs with annual CPI adjustments. • Site Area: 128sqm • Building Area: 121sqm ( approx. )

This substantial, freestanding warehouse has 300sqm of internal floor space plus another 70 sqm of mezzanine. One of just two onthe bock, and set at the rear, there is plenty of car parking with other features including 3 phase power, toilet & kitchenette, mezzanine floor for additional storage and four-metrer high roller door.To be sold with vacant possession.

Located in the business centre of the rapidly growing and developing Rye township, this commercial property is absolutely perfect for the longer term investor/superannuation asset portfolio. Building is in excellent condition.

Sale Price: $650,000 + GST Lease Price: Lease $30,000 PA + GST Contact: Michael Prentice 0417 369 235

Sale Price: $1,500,000 Contact: Max Prentice 0419 304 707

For an OBLIGATION FREE APPRAISAL contact Michael Prentice 0417 369 235 - Mark Prentice 0408 117 772 - Michael Christodoulou 0419 003 685

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ON THE COVER

CLASSIC COASTAL AMBIENCE WITH stunning attention to detail, complemented by a trendy blend of coastal style and modern period charm, this large home presents in as-new condition and is an absolute must see for any buyer seeking low maintenance and prime position. Fantastic street presence makes way for inviting, light-filled living with spacious open plan zones boasting handsome wormy chestnut timber floors and stylish plantation shutters throughout. From the front verandah you enter to a striking hallway with timber panelling that has the elegant master bedroom - complete with walk-through robe and ensuite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to the left, and a beautiful formal lounge is across the hall on the right. You breezily sweep past three more excellent bedrooms that all have built-in robes and share the dazzling main bathroom that also has a striking double walk-in shower. With a soothing neutral colour scheme, the enchanting open plan living zone is an absolute showstopper - the perfect room for entertaining, relaxing and connecting with family and friends, where a seamless transition out to an intimate entertaining deck cannot help but promote the relaxing coastal vibe. The adjoining designer built kitchen showcases a brilliant array of storage options and is resplendent with beautiful crisp white cabinets and an eye-catching island bench that incorporates a dishwasher. Other appliances include a stainless-steel oven with gas cook top, and off to the side is a handy butlers pantry and the laundry. Additional attributes to this fine coastal home, that does sit on a 692 square metre corner block, include a private and well-fenced backyard, ducted heating and cooling and a double garage that is accessed from Russell Street.n

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ADDRESS: 25 Plain Street, TOOTGAROOK FOR SALE: By Expressions Of Interest DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car INSPECT: By Appointment AGENT: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724, Granger Real Estate, 683 Point Nepean Road, McCrae mpnews.com.au

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Auction Saturday.

Capel Sound 3 Karoonda Street

Rosebud 82 Second Avenue

Beautiful family home with feature brick wall upon entry, separate lounge room with gas wall heater & air-conditioning and an outdoor entertaining area overlooking established gardens. Single carport plus single garage. This comfortable 2BR home has a large master with WIR and dual-entry bathroom, and the kids will have a large space to play on the 632m2 approx. block. There is never ending future potential for renovation and extension as your needs change.

Situated a leisurely 600m stroll to Point Nepean Road and the foreshore, this fully renovated home offers a true coastal lifestyle on a 400sqm (approx.) lot. This wonderful home offers open plan living and dining flooded with natural light via and bi-fold doors open to a covered porch. The gourmet kitchen offers stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and there is a wealth of cupboard and bench space. Three bedrooms share a sparkling central bathroom.

AUCTION

3 CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

Saturday 26 January 3:30pm INSPECT As advertised

Auction Saturday.

AUCTION

Saturday 26 January 11:00am INSPECT As advertised

1 CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

Auction Saturday.

Rosebud 4 Seabrook Avenue

Rosebud 32 Spray Street

Positioned in blue chip Rosebud South at the foot of Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seat Set on approx 800m2, this sensational home offers 4 bedrooms - master with FES & WIR. The split level design provides three expansive living areas and a well-equipped galley kitchen has waterfall stone benchtops. Featuring polished boards, high ceilings and main bathroom with spa, there are also three lovely outdoor entertaining decks. The lower deck has a heated spa & offers a bushland view.

* Set on approx 609m2 & only 200m to the cinema and foreshore * Fully renovated open plan beachside abode * Offering large north facing living / dining & modern kitchen * Modern fully equipped kitchen plus renovated bathroom * Large bedrooms with high ceilings, alfresco decks to the front & rear * Single garage, air-conditioning and gas heating

AUCTION

Saturday 26 January 2:00pm INSPECT As advertised

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AUCTION

Saturday 26 January 12:30pm INSPECT As advertised

Wednesday, 23 January, 2019

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Auction Saturday. Sunday.

Just listed.

Safety Beach 162 Marine Drive

Rosebud 16 Besgrove Street

Located at the waters edge only 45 minutes from the Melbourne CBD on the world renowned Mornington Peninsula. 1000sqm cleared flat allotment with plans & permits approved for four architecturally designed residences. Situated in a highly sought after beach front location with in immediate proximity to the world class Martha Cove Marina, walk to Safety Beach SLSC & Provincia Cafe. Unlimited views of Port Philip Bay, Mount Martha & Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat, wineries & golf courses.

This substantial home, set on a 600sqm (approx.) lot was built with families and storage in mind. The home offers bright and breezy living areas, and the gourmet kitchen has modern stainless steel appliances, plenty of bench and pantry space and there is plenty of natural light throughout. Master bedroom with walk through robe and ensuite, second bedroom gets the main bathroom, and a sunroom to the rear of the home could be a third bedroom. Complete with high span single carport and a single garage.

VACANT LAND

AUCTION

Sunday 27 January 12:00pm INSPECT As advertised

CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Clare Black 0409 763 261 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

Just listed.

FOR SALE

4 CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

PRICE GUIDE $540,000 - $580,000

Just listed.

McCrae 5 Sunhill Avenue

Rosebud 3/68 Warranilla Avenue

Set in a quiet street, just steps to the foreshore and plaza, this neat holiday home is ready for a new owner. On a generous allotment of 725sqm approx, the house comprises of an open plan kitchen / living / dining area featuring polished boards and flooded with an abundance of natural light. The two large internal bedrooms are serviced by a central bathroom and laundry and to the rear is a bungalow / third bedroom. The home is equipped with gas heating and air conditioning.

Positioned at the rear of the complex, offering privacy and a short flat walk to Rosebud Plaza, this modern home offers sunny and spacious open plan living and dining, a well-designed kitchen has plenty of storage and bench space, and from the meals area sliding glass doors open out to a paved courtyard. The master bedroom features WIR & ensuite with two more bedrooms sharing the sparkling central bathroom. The double garage has internal access to the home.

FOR SALE

PRICE GUIDE $580,000 - $620,000

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3 CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

AUCTION

Saturday 16 February 12:30pm INSPECT As advertised

Wednesday, 23 January, 2019

2 CONTACT Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962 Tullie Roberts 0432 281 566 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

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Rosebud 43 Coleman Place 3-4

2.5

* Plans & permits for 2 townhouses * 720m2 lot with dual access * Townhouse 1 - 23.3sq in size * Townhouse 2 - 22.9sq in size * Located close to all amenities * Plans can be viewed upon request

Capel Sound 2/68 Elizabeth Ave

Just listed.

* Approx. 320m2 block * Open plan 2 bedroom residence * Light filled living * Masses of storage * Single garage and secure front yard

FOR SALE

PRICE GUIDE $570,000 - $590,000 INSPECT As advertised

PRICE GUIDE $430,000 - $460,000 INSPECT As advertised

CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Clare Black 0409 763 261 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

Rosebud 45 Banksia Place

McCrae 151 Bayview Road

* Three bedrooms, main with WIR * Open plan living and dining * Single garage and a garden shed * Reverse cycle air-conditioning * Well presented brick veneer home

* Stunning home on a 1522sqm lot * Three bathrooms * Wrap around verandah with views * Kitchen with timber bench tops * Large family/dining area

FOR SALE

AUCTION

PRICE GUIDE $470,000 - $500,000

Saturday 2 February 12:30pm

INSPECT As advertised

INSPECT As advertised CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Clare Black 0409 763 261 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

CONTACT Craig Leo 0412 502 938 Clare Black 0409 763 261 Barry Plant Rosebud 5986 8880

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AGENTS CHOICE

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COUNTRY BY THE COAST

ENJOYING a spacious 1000 square metre block and set behind secure fencing this immaculate brick veneer home offers an unmatched lifestyle in this location. Polished pine floors feature to two living areas and there is air-conditioning and a gas log fire to the large dining and kitchen zone. The bright kitchen has a welcome amount of cupboard space, there is an island bench and appliances include a wall oven. Opening from the kitchen is a pleasant outdoor area that overlooks the backyard which also features a rotunda. Three of the four bedrooms also have polished pine floors and all share the renovated bathroom. To store all the beach toys and everyday vehicles, there is a fantastic four-car garage with power.n

SUPERBLY situated on a generous 1387 square metre allotment on the oceanside of Rye this chic coastal home is filled with natural light and features three bedrooms and a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area with insulated timber floors. Three separate timber decks will gived you a prized vantage point to soak up the summer sun any time of day, and the large picture windows found throughout the home really bring the outdoors in. Combined with an attractive colour palette this home has an enticingly breezy and casual ambience. Useful external extras include a screened outdoor shower and fire place on the rear entertaining deck which overlooks landscaped garden tended to by an automated irrigation system. Internally, there is alovely Coonara fireplace and reverse cycle air-conditioning. Let this property whisk you away from the frantic pace of modern life to a place of true sanctuary and calm where the soothing sounds of crashing surf are matched only by the sweet sound of birds and the serenity of the native greenery that surrounds this substantial holding.

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ADDRESS: 70 Guest Street, TOOTGAROOK FOR SALE: $690,000 - $750,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 4 car AGENT: Clare Black 0409 763 261, Barry Plant Real Estate, 1/28 McCombe Street, Rosebud, 5986 8880

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ADDRESS: 15 Alwyn Street, RYE FOR SALE: $790,000 - $850,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 4 car AGENT: Michael Prentice - 0417 369 235, Prentice Real Estate, 2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 2351

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FOR SALE

4 2 3 25 Plain Street, Tootgarook ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Opulent finishes and style Supreme location to bay beach Large open plan living and entertaining zones Brand new, ready to move in 6 star energy rated home

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Opulent quality and inclusions Beachside access No Body Corp. fees Easy walking distance to beach and shops

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15 Wagstaff Street, Rye $425,000 Rare Back Beach Land n

Walking distance to No. 16 Surf beach 744 sqm approx North Facing allotment

Wonderful treed aspect

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168 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 Mount Martha

3A Melaleuca Road, Mount Martha Are you ready for the good life? Currently under construction this single evel residence is designed for low maintenance executive living convenient to in a location that puts the Peninsula’s best lifestyle attractions within close reach. The three bedroom accommodation is treated to spacious open plan living and dining ﬂooded with north and west light and landscaped low maintenance gardens with entertaining deck. A host of features includes a stone kitchen with island, stone ensuite, main bathroom with freestanding bath, double remote garage, central heating and split system air conditioning. Bentons Square, schools, Main Street’s cafes scene, beautiful beaches and buses are all nearby.

Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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

Mornington

132 Maxwell Street, Mornington A brilliant start for a family, ﬁrst home or downsize option, this renovated single-level three bedroom residence enjoys a celebrated address on the edge of Civic Reserve and within minutes of Bentons Square, schools and buses. Freshly renovated interiors enhance a ﬁne design that features streaming natural light, timeless contemporary tones, separate living and dining rooms, sunroom and low maintenance gardens with undercover dining. Featuring a remote garage, stylish two-way bathroom, split system air conditioning unit and wall heating, this welcoming home offers immediate lifestyle enjoyment within striking distance of Main Street’s cafes, Peninsula Homemaker Centre and the beachfront.

Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Mornington

2/34 Darcy Street, Mornington Close to Bentons Square shopping, Civic Reserve, beaches and cosmopolitan Main Street, this boutique single-level north-facing 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residences epitomise a relaxed Peninsula lifestyle and represent great value for Mornington. This well proportioned home highlighted with a stylish open plan stone kitchen & spacious living/ dining room linking to alfresco entertaining and landscaped gardens, a generous master suite, stylish ﬁnishes and double garage with internal access. Features include gas ducted heating, split system air conditioning, LED lighting and main bathroom with freestanding bath.

Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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

Mornington

2/47 Alameda Avenue, Mornington This single level residence is designed for low maintenance living in a location that puts the Peninsula’s best lifestyle attractions within close reach. The three bedroom accommodation is treated to open plan living, alfresco with low maintenance gardens and timber deck. The quality kitchen with Central Island boasts stone bench tops and stainless steel Westinghouse appliances. A stone ﬁnished ensuite and WIR feature in the Master bedroom suite. The home also includes a double remote garage with internal access, ducted heating, split system air conditioning and timber ﬂooring. A secure and private lifestyle in a very quiet location close to the end of a no through road. Only one of the new three villas now remaining.

Inspection As advertising or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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Mornington

6 George Street, Mornington The sun, the sea, the sand… in a location synonymous with the beach, the bay and good times, these two dynamic three bedroom, two bathroom residences offer a lifestyle of privilege with all the advantages of buying off the plan. In a prized beachside setting, each single level residence is fitted with high end appointments from stunning stone benchtops to quality flooring, double garages and generous alfresco entertaining areas. Each residence features two light filled living zones extending to decking, sleek stone and Smeg kitchen and luxurious master suite with WIR and elegant ensuite. Spoil yourself close to Fossil Beach, Main Street’s vibrant cafes and shops, schools and transport.

Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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LETTERS

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au cliff if they were stupidly incautious, and it was terribly ugly. Our objections were in vain, of course. Now, [the councillors] are at it again at The Pillars [cliff jumping site, Mt Martha] - and with foreseeable results. More publicity brings more young people who regard a fence as a dare. So why build fences? I strongly suspect that it’s all to do with protecting the shire’s back from litigation in the (very unlikely) event of injury: “see, we’ve done all we can with these fences, so it’s not our fault”. And of course the fence builders [and suppliers] get lots of business as well. No more fences. Put up signs, by all means (mostly to protect the shire’s back), then just stop bringing everyone’s attention to whatever it is and, no doubt, the interest will die down. But certainly we don’t want tour operators promoting The Pillars. Perhaps Tony Abbott can round up the jet boats and return them to far-off Mt Martha. Peter Deerson, coordinator, Friends of Fishy’s Beach, Mornington

Poo problem widespread

Shire’s ‘mania’ for fences rivals Trump Is Mornington Peninsula Shire run by [US President] Donald Trump? Why the mania for fences/walls/barriers against Mexicans, migrants and members of the community? Generally, [the fence] are not needed. They’re ugly and expensive, and they don’t work.

Several months ago I, and other Mornington Environment Association members, complained bitterly to the shire about the chain-mesh fence erected without consultation along the foreshore bush facing Mornington Esplanade. It cost big money, it didn’t stop anyone from falling over a

Creative Forum Bringing it Together: Contribute to shaping the future of arts and culture in the Shire

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Download the survey from our website or collect from one of our customer service centres. Your feedback and ideas will contribute to the development of the new Arts and Culture Plan 2019 – 2022 and help shape the future of arts and culture on the Mornington Peninsula. @ourartsandculture #ourartsandculture Feedback closes 2 February 2019

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It is not just a Mt Martha problem (“Pick up dog poo” Letters 8/1/19). The foreshore walk and green between the bowling club and Jetty Road playground, Rosebud, attracts a minority of dog owners who have dogs off lead and take them on the beach between the hours they are not allowed. We were told the rules were made by the foolish for the wise to break when we told a couple dogs had to be on leads at all times and were only allowed during certain times. Today we told a woman her dog was pooing, it was off leash and behind her. We told her that is why dogs should be on a lead and she would have known if it had stopped. She got very cross and said she was picking it up, but only because we had told her. It should be a dog free zone in this area, where families go to enjoy the park and green. There are dog beaches, so why don’t they use them “Veronica”, Capel Sound

Seasonal returns Well, another tourrorist season winding down and another $50 million passed up by Mornington Peninsula Shire. I hear [shire officers] are investigating the issue, which means thinking, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on consultants and writing lengthy reports to councillors who can barely keep up with the day to day issues. [The shire] could have paid cash for the Rosebud pool if this were put in place five years ago - I have been making proposals for 10 years. Hopefully the shire, if they ever grease the cogs of this issue, will come up with a modern and innovate solution similar to my proposals (for free) and will not have to go out and put bids out for boxes of chalk to mark tyres with. And of course, trying to get any traction from my representative is negligent. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

MPs selling out After the recent huge fish kills in the Murray Darling basin, it must be clear to even the most ideologically challenged politicians that the $13 billion plan for managing the water in this system has been the greatest waste of our taxes Australia has ever managed to produce. Every politician, from John Howard to any state premier in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, is responsible for this waste of our resources. And the resulting catastrophe of environmental damage in this once great river system is still being belittled by the responsible ministers of all the above mentioned states and federal jurisdictions. Water mining in Australian river systems and aquifers is even more destructive to our natural environment than any other practice by industry and bad farming practices. Instead of addressing climate change and world over population, our politicians are selling our future to the highest bidder from the corporate world. The reckless abuse of our natural environment has to stop right now if humanity wants to have a possible future. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

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BOOK REVIEW

Mystery at Moonlight Head - The shipwreck of the Fiji By Peter McCullough The early history of European occupation of the Mornington Peninsula is dominated by proud ships, sails full, charging up the bay from distant parts of the world. However history shows that the last part of the journey was particularly hazardous and that since 1787 some 800 shipwrecks have occurred along Victoria’s coast. In fact Heritage Victoria estimates that 130 shipwrecks have occurred within Port Phillip Bay, with a further 50 at the narrow Heads between Point Lonsdale and Point Nepean. Bass Strait itself has claimed an enormous number of vessels and the “Shipwreck Coast”, which stretches 130 kilometres from Cape Otway to Port Fairy, is the graveyard of 638 known wrecks. Possibly the best known of these is the Loch Ard which in 1878 in heavy fog struck Mutton Bird Island near Port Campbell. Of the 54 on board, a young apprentice (Tom Pearce) struggled ashore but, on hearing shouts from the wreckage, he heroically went back into the water to rescue Eva Carmichael. The two eighteen yearolds were the only survivors. The period between March and September of 1891 was particularly eventful as six major maritime incidents occurred along this stretch of coastline. The most damaging of these was the Fiji, a 1400 tonne three-masted barque destined for Melbourne after 106 days out of Hamburg. Eleven of the crew of 26 were drowned and the cargo of

Above: The cover of Mystery at Moonlight Head. Left: Author Alan McLean

pianos, sewing machines, dynamite and other items was scattered along the coast. One more day and the Fiji would have found the shelter of Port Phillip Bay. The grounding of the Fiji near Moonlight Head in 1891 was, however, no ordinary shipping disaster. What followed had more strange and extraordinary twists than any fictitious shipwreck: A chance meeting between an injured, near-naked and incoherent German sailor lost in the scrub, and horse riders on nearby cliffs. A severely compromised rescue attempt using a shore-to-ship line. A

spontaneous act of supreme bravery by an onlooker on the beach. The district’s humanitarian effort to assist and comfort survivors. A complicated recovery of bodies, ahead of a basic cliff-top funeral. A valiant attempt to protect the cargo washed ashore from thieves, known as “smugglers.” Wild allegations of drunken behaviour by many of the finders of the liquid loot. The physical assault of an official hot on the trail of the looters. A colourful court appearance and conviction of the thieves. Multiple public fundraising events to assist survivors and families of the victims in far-distant Europe. The captain found grossly

negligent in his navigation, but losing his licence for just twelve months. To these components are added the erection on the nearest cliff-top of a fine memorial headstone in 1892, and a creative display on the nearby beach of a small relic anchor in 1970, some eight decades after the disaster. “Mystery at Moonlight Head, the Fiji shipwreck disaster of 1891”, by historian Alan McLean, consolidates all these elements. The book recognises the valiant rescue efforts of local people rushing into the raging surf to haul some of the survivors ashore, and the many contributions

to assist and comfort the survivors. Tribute is paid to the brave, but ultimately fatal, personal initiative of a young district newcomer who was born and raised in Geelong. Losing his life after swimming out to rescue a drowning sailor, the name of Arthur Wilkinson will be forever linked to this dramatic and significant event within the maritime history of Australia. “Mystery at Moonlight Head” can be obtained for $25 plus postage and enquiries should be directed to the author, Alan McLean, on 0412 143660 or alanlmclean@bigpond. com

Australia Day Ambassador Bronwyn King visits Hastings for Australia Day

Australia Day

A fresh, fun Australia Day Festival will be the centre of celebration in Hastings this year. Sponsored by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council the team behind the popular Emu Plains Market and Little Beauty Market are excited to be part of the organisation of this event. “Expect a great community day with plenty to see and do” says organiser Vanessa Johnson. The day starts at 9am with a free community breakfast of bacon and egg sandwiches presented by the Hastings 1st Scouts, Faery Emma and her friends will be face painting, playing games and teaching Australia Day crafts, there will be a Trackless Train ride along the foreshore and a few huge inflatable rides to enjoy (all free of course!) plus live music all day from the Westernport Regional Band, Matt Katsis and The Whisky Gypsies. To top it all off an Untold Events Co pop up market will be a highlight of the day with a highly curated edition of the very best stallholders presenting their wares.

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Australia Day Ambassador Dr Bronwyn King

As part of the official proceedings the Shire is also delighted to announce Ms Bronwyn King as the Australia Day Ambassador. Dr Bronwyn King is a practicing Radiation Oncologist and Founder and CEO of Tobacco Free Portfolios. She performs many roles in her work to reduce the impact of tobacco on our community’s health. National Australia Day Council Chairman Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG says the Australia Day Ambassadors program is an opportunity to celebrate great Australians on our National Day. “There are many great Australians who inspire us, and the Australia Day Ambassador program provides opportunities for people all over the country to meet and interact with those we admire," says Mr Roberts-Smith. To be a part of something special this Australia Day head down to the Hastings Foreshore, Marine Parade 9am to 2pm. For more information, contact: Vanessa Johnson hello@untoldevents.com.au

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Cecil Raffhael cuts chin after falling off bike ton. Mr Thomas is at present president of the Australsian C E Union. The Rev. E. Tonkin will preside. Representatives will be present from all parts of Victoria and are expected to assist at the Sunday Service. *** A MEETING of the Welcome Home Committee was held in the Mechanics Hall on Wednesday night last, Cr Mason presiding. It was resolved on the motion of Mrs. Tait, seconded by Miss Howett that a Welcome Home Social be held on Thursday, January 30th to entertain Drivers J. Hardiman and J. R. McIntosh and Privates W. Hanton and S. Marsh. It was resolved to ask Mesdames J. Wells and Ward to assist the decoration committee and that a general invitation be extended to all who can to supply gifts of refreshments. A first class programme is arranged for and it was decided to reserve two front seats for the artists. Mr Johns be asked to superintend. On the resolution of Mrs McComb seconded by Cr Mason, Mr and Mrs Johns were added to the Committee. The secretary, Miss Pearl Twining who is working exceptionally hard will be glad to arrange re gifts of refreshments, etc. *** PREPARATIONS are well in hand for the Gymkhana on Monday next and the Committee are confidently looking forward to a day which will be unique in the history of the district. During the past week a handsome gift has been received in the shape of a block of land No. 1 of the Kooka-

Compiled by Brodie Cowburn ON Sunday morning a youthful seasider named Cecil Raffhael, son of Dr Raffhael of Collins St. Melbourne, had the misfortune to meet with a very painful accident. The lad was cycling along Bay street and by some way or other got his foot caught in one of the wheels and fell heavily to the ground. He sustained a nasty cut under the chin which necessitated several stitches. The sufferer is now making excellent recovery. *** MR and Mrs G. Shepherd of “Malurus” Somerville, have been notified by cable from their son Artificier Frank E. Shepherd, that he is returning to Australia per SS Osterley. Art. Shepherd is an original Anzac, having sailed with the first A.I.F., took part in the landing on Gallipoli and has been on active service ever since. He was granted leave, with the other Anzacs from France just before the armistice was signed. *** THE Rev. E. Tonkin will preach at the Frankstori Methodist Church on Sunday morning next and Mr H F Jullien, Secretary of Victorian C. E. Union in the evening. A conference of C. E. Union Representatives will be held at the Methodist Church commencing on Saturday evening. On Monday at 4pm a meeting will be open to the public, and at 8pm a great rally to be addressed by Pastor J. E. Thomas of Lygon Street, Carl-

burra Estate, 60ft by 231 ft, fronting Point Nepean Road, which the owner A. E. Kitson Esq, has handed to the Committee for sale by auction. The sale will take place at 4pm on Monday during an interval in the Gymkhana. Full particulars may be obtained from Messrs Brody and Mason, who have generously offered to conduct the sale free of charge. In addition to the sale of land there will be raffled a child’s pony, also a bed spread and pillow shams donated by Corporal Gray of Langwarrin camp. Both these raffles will be drawn on Monday evening. Both afternoon and evening Cracknell’s great variety show will run in the Park grounds, and a dance has been arranged in the hall for the evening. *** THE secretary of the local branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A wishes to draw the attention of all members of this branch to a special notice in another column. That a general meeting will be held in the Frankston hall, Friday the 7th February 1919 for the re election of officers and general business. The attendance of every member and intending members are requested. *** “SMITHO and Arney” – Under this title Messrs Smith and Arney Gerschwitz announces in our advertising columns that they have purchased the blacksmithing business lately carried on by Mr J. Cunneen in Frankston. Smitho and Arney are both returned soldiers and now they are prepared to hammer their way to victory in a little

private enterprise of their own. *** MR S. Pearce of Pearcedale announces in another column that he has purchased the greengrocery, fruit and confectionery business of Mrs Bunney at the Plaza, Playne St Frankston. Fresh from his own garden, Mr Pearce is prepared to deliver the choicest of fruit and vegetables at the lowest prices. *** A VERY good house greeted the pictures screened by the Mayor of St Kilda at the Mechanics Institute Frankston last Friday evening in which Red Cross activities at Home and Abroad were depicted. The pictures showing the entertainment of wounded soldiers at Frankston evoked a great show of enthusiastic appreciation. The Wattle Club received 75 per cent of the proceeds, and we learn from the hon. secretary, Mrs Hilda M. Wilcox that the funds of the club will benefit to the extent of something like £6. *** THE marriage of Sergeant Bonser, M.S.M of Braux Holm, Tasmania, to Miss E. D’Arcy, second eldest daughter of Mrs J. D’Arcy of Davey Street, Frankston (late Kyneton) was celebrated at the Church of England, Frankston on Saturday afternoon last by the Rev. Gates. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Sergeant F. D’Arcy A.M C., wore a beautiful white silk costume, with a magnificent bouquet of white roses, whilst the bridegroom was attired in the uniform of the A.I.F. The bridesmaids were Miss R. Mor-

gan and Miss G. Morgan of Fitzroy, friends of the bride, whilst Corporal Dick Cawthorn of Tasmania acted as best man. The church was packed to its utmost and a number had to stand outside. After the marriage the couple with a host of friends sat down to a breakfast in the local Mechanics Hall (the tables of which were gaily decked by the local Wattle Club) and after a number of toasts had been honored in the usual manner the young couple took train for their honeymoon. Presents too numerous to mention were received from their many friends of Frankston and district. *** THE marriage of Miss Alice Mary Young eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm. Wilson Young, of Frankston, and Mr Robert Crooke, (late A.I.F.,) eldest son of the late Mr George Crooke, City Court, and Mrs Ralph Toy, “Toyne” Greville St. Prahan, was celebrated on Saturday, December 21st, 1918 at “Elonara” the residence of the bride’s parents. The Rev Norman Webster B.A., of Mornington performed the ceremony, at which only the immediate relatives of the parties were present. Mr and Mrs Crooke spent the honeymoon at “Salisbury House”, Upper Beaconsfield. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 25 January 1919

Celebrating Australia Day on the Peninsula Saturday 26 January 2019 Enjoy Australia Day in your local area. In addition to official proceedings, activities include free BBQs, music, markets and more! Dromana Foreshore, 8am – 1.30pm • • • •

Free breakfast Live and local entertainment Free children’s activities Community Youth Awards

Hastings Foreshore, 9am – 2pm • Free Hastings 1 Scouts BBQ • Live and local entertainment ft. Matt Katsis and The Whisky Gypsies • Free children’s activities • Emu Plains Market on the Foreshore st

Mornington Park and Empire Mall, 3 – 9.30pm • • • • •

Mount Eliza Village Green, 9am – 12.30pm • Free Rotary Club of Mt Eliza BBQ • Live and local entertainment ft. Bec and Dave Campbell • Free children’s activities

Rosebud Village Green, 8.30am – 1pm • Free breakfast • Live and local entertainment • Fun run/walk (5.3 or 10km options)

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Rye Foreshore, 12.30 – 9.30pm • Free Lions Club of Rye BBQ • Live and local entertainment ft. The Distance, Nina Ferro and the Gold Standard, Hat Fitz and Cara • Free children’s activities • Fireworks *weather dependent

Sorrento - Portsea RSL, 11am – 5pm • Free BBQ • Live and local entertainment

Sorrento Bowls Club, 10am – 5pm • • • •

Free BBQ Live and local entertainment Barefoot bowls Devonshire tea

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Shark attack: Sorrento got the better of Baxter, managing to defend their total of 170. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Balnarring bring it home against Tootgarook By Brodie Cowburn

SUB DISTRICT

BALNARRING have held on by the skin of their teeth against Tootgarook, grinding out a hard fought eight run win on Saturday. Balnarring were sent in to open the batting, with opener Ben King being the most useful contributor. His innings of 41, including five 4s and a 6, helped his side to 9/132 off 40 overs. Tootgarook battled hard and kept touch with Balnarring, and needed just eight more runs to claim a win with a wicket in hand. Ultimately they were bowled out before reaching their target. Miles Sheperd took 3/33 and was instrumental in his side claiming victory. Dromana also held on to claim a well deserved victory over Rye at RJ Rowley Reserve. Dromana lost the toss and were sent in to bat, but it did not throw them off as they put together a good innings of 6/171. In response Rye were poor, only putting 116 runs on the board before being dismissed. Shane Ray top scored for the losing side with 23 runs. Frankston YCW travelled to Skye and started well to set up a victory. The Stonecats started brilliantly, going 64 runs before loss of their first wicket. They finished up at 6/158 off their 40 overs. Anthony Craddock did his best and was the pick of Skye’s bowlers, taking 4/18.

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Skye’s top order batsmen made starts but none went on to make a big score. They could not put runs on the board quick enough and finished up at 8/106 off their 40 overs. Stuart Plunkett was incredibly efficient with ball in hand, bowling an astonishing 7 maiden overs from his 8 overs of bowling. He conceded just one run for the day. A brilliant partnership of 105 runs between Ryan Lynch and David Dervan has helped Carrum Downs chase down Tyabb. Tyabb batted first at Carrum Downs Rec Reserve and put 165 runs on the board, setting their opponents a difficult task. Carrum Downs have their opener and first drop batsmen to thank for their impressive win, as they surpassed their target with 4 overs and 7 wickets to spare. Tahj Johnston hit the winning runs.

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SOMERVILLE have defeated Red Hill at home after setting an impressive target. Somerville opened the batting and lost their first wicket for just 5 runs. First drop batsman Sean Parker put 43 runs on the board to steady the ship and set his side up for a total of 7/170. Luke Robertson was by far and away Red Hill’s best putting together a fantastic innings of 75 runs. His efforts were for nothing however, as his teammates fell without much 23 January 2019

fight. Red Hill ended up all out 40. Justin McCleary was Moorooduc’s best batsman in their win over Long Island. He put 66 runs on the board as his side set a mammoth target of 203. Long Island struggled in reply, and were bowled out with 11 overs left to play. They finished at 104. Robbie Lancaster posted figured of 5/19 off 6 overs. Main Ridge had to battle hard to claim a win over Crib Point despite chasing a relatively tame target. Crib Point batted first and lost wickets quickly, putting just 114 runs on the board. Main Ridge came in to bat and were left shell shocked at 2/4. Things continued to go downhill and they found themselves at 6/47. Things eventually got back on track, and they passed their target and claimed a win off the last ball of the day. At Overport Oval, Baden Powell’s target of 183 was too much for Pines, who were bowled out for 166 in reply. Rhys Elmi was the best batsman of the afternoon, hitting 60 runs for the winning side and proving the difference.

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A BRILLIANT innings of 88 runs from Kristian Miller has guided Heatherhill to a scrappy win over Mt Martha at Bruce Park. Miller was the only top order or middle order batsman to pass double

digits for his side, with Heatherhill reaching 136 by the time their overs had expired. Chasing an attainable total, Mt Martha were put on the back foot after some good early bowling. From 4/16 the damage was done and they ended up all out for 117. Jake Theobald took 4/8 off his 8 overs to help his side claim the points. Seaford Tigers ended up losing to Delacombe Park despite a great innings of 73 not out by middle order batsman Ashley Mills. Mills top scored for his side to take his team to 8/151. Opener Jonathan Guthrie hit 64 runs for Delacombe Park, and he was not out when his side passed their target with 3 overs left to spare. An opening run stand of 94 helped Hastings to a win over Seaford. They finished at 6/205, an impressive total that Seaford fell a little over 80 runs short of. The final Districts game of the afternoon saw Rosebud battle Carrum. Rosebud batted first and struggled, setting just 118 runs for Carrum to win. Carrum had struggled of their own and lost their first wicket for just 3 runs, but eventually steadied to claim victory with 2 overs left to play with. Josh Shaw’s 4/31 was instrumental in Carrum getting the chocolates.

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A WELL taken 56 from Wade Pelzer

was not enough for Peninsula OB to claim a win over Sorrento at Lloyd Park. Langwarrin batted first and did well to but 164 runs on the board, but would have to work hard to defend their total. Old Boys started well but losing their first 4 wickets for just 17 runs proved too damaging to recover from. They finished up all out for 129. Leigh Paterson claimed the wickets of three of OB’s top four batsmen. Sorrento survived their long road trip to take on Baxter away from home, defending a total of 170. Robert Wilson was in unstoppable form with ball in hand, claiming a five wicket haul for the Sharks to help them secure victory by 47 runs. At Emil Madsen Reserve, Flinders struggled to defend their total of 137 against Mt Eliza. Flinders batted first and started very well, before collapsing from 3/121 to 9/133. They set a final target of 138, which Mt Eliza chased down with ease. Jordan Fuhrmann claimed a half century for the Redlegs, while Justin Grant hit 49 not out. Playing away at Pearcedale, Mornington were unstoppable. They finished their innings at 2/222, with Ben Clements hitting an astonishing 92 runs. He was not out when Mornington’s innings expired. Pearcedale were toothless in reply, bowled out for just 113 to fall over 100 runs short of victory.

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Stingrays target Luka Prelevic SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie NEW ZEALAND international Luka Prelevic trained with Aspendale Stingrays last Thursday and the State 5 South outfit is making an audacious bid to sign him. If it succeeds it will have completed the signing coup of the season as Prelevic is only 23 years old and it is unprecedented for a top-flight player of that age to drop down six league levels. Prelevic has been on the books of Port Melbourne and Melbourne City and last season made 19 appearances for Pascoe Vale, which finished fourth on the NPL ladder. He was in New Zealand’s under-23 squad that competed in the 2015 Pacific Games and was a late call-up to the All Whites 2016 OFC Nations Cup squad replacing the injured Shane Smeltz. Aspendale head coach Lee Barber will talk to Prelevic this week about the prospects of signing him. “I want to sit down with Luka on Tuesday and see where his head’s at and what he wants,” Barber said. “If I can get him I’ll be rapt. “He seemed happy after the session last week and I think he’s just sick of all the bullshit that goes on and just wants to have a kick. “He lives with two of the other guys in our side so fingers crossed.” Prelevic didn’t play when the Stingrays went down 4-3 at Reema Reserve against State 4 South outfit Endeavour United on Saturday. It was the senior team’s first hit-out under Barber and only three players from last season’s squad were involved. Barber also used three players from the club’s title winning under-18s, two from last season’s reserves and six triallists – five from Berwick City and one from Baxter. Two of the Berwick triallists scored – Guilherme Ribeiro and Connor Guyett – and the other Aspendale scorer was James Macnab. Baxter’s Adrian Pace was among Aspendale’s best along with Ribeiro and Kieran Hughes. Aspendale’s reserves won 2-1. In NPL2 news Langwarrin turned in a disappointing display when it went down 4-0 to Brunswick City at Lawton Park on Saturday. Langy went into the match without six senior players. Alex Van Heerwarden and Jayden Madafferi are recovering from injury as is Wayne Wallace who was recently

Captain’s call: Former Frankston Pines skipper Graham Hill has joined NPL2 club Springvale White Eagles. Picture: John Punshon

involved in a motorcycle accident, Thomas Ahmadzai and Johnny Kuol were rested while Jamie Cumming was on his honeymoon. The match was broken into three 30-minute periods and Boris Ovcin’s lunge at an opponent inside the area in the second period allowed the visitors to open the scoring from the penalty spot. Brunswick made a mass substitution early in that second period putting on many of its first-choice players and after the opening goal Langy was always staring down the barrel. The home side looked particularly shaky defensively. So far Langy has played three practice matches (against Beaumaris, Oakleigh and Brunswick) and has conceded 11 goals. Brendan Richardson was released by Langy last week but the club is yet to make a call on whether or not it will retain defender or midfielder Jon Guthrie who has been playing cricket. In NPLW news Southern United returned on Sunday from a training camp at Clifford Park Activity Centre in the Yarra Valley. The camp was used to promote personal initiative and team building as players tackled Federation Challenge Valley and its 24 challenge elements set out along a kilometre of track winding through the bush. Southern technical director Harry

Chalkitis was at the camp on Saturday and was delighted with the results. “We had a mix of under-12s right through to senior players and there was a fantastic interaction between them as they supported each other through all the obstacles,” Chalkitis said. “It was absolutely wonderful to see and it put a smile on everyone’s face especially the support staff.” There were 42 players at the camp and six support staff. Meanwhile the Phil McGuinness era at Skye United got off to a flyer with a 5-0 win against Langwarrin under20s at John Paul College last Thursday evening. Mitch Blake (2), Daniel Attard, Jason Nowakowski and Mikey Turner scored for Skye. The positive signs continued on Sunday at Centenary Park as Skye recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Peninsula Strikers. A Steve Campbell own goal in the 14th minute gave Strikers the lead and Matt Harrington’s low strike in the 30th minute made it 2-0. Campbell is a former Essendon Royals player and is a great capture for Skye, who can also look forward to seeing the best of Harrison Michaelis this year now that his availability to train no longer is an issue. Strikers head coach Danny Verdun made a raft of changes at half-time and during the second period as he man-

aged his players’ game time with an eye to Tuesday night’s friendly with Oakleigh Cannons at Centenary Park at 7pm. Strikers struggled to contain Skye central striker Daniel Attard in this half but the big man’s finishing was woeful as he mistimed two headers and blasted a shot well over when he should have had a hat-trick. Former Mornington and Berwick City keeper Christian Morales is on trial with Strikers and took over from Colin McCormack at half-time. In the 68th minute Attard’s glancing header sent Turner clear and his superb finish over an advancing Morales made it 2-1. Skye pressed hard for an equaliser and it came from a Morales mistake as he never got there quick enough to a curling Turner corner to the near post and punched the ball into his own net. It was no more than Skye deserved but Strikers’ star John Prescott had caused havoc in the first period and only some fine saves from Jonathan Crook had kept the home side at bay. For Strikers there were some really good signs in midfield where Grant Lane, Danny Brooks and attacking midfielder Jordan Avraham look set to form a formidable combination. Lane and Avraham are among a number of players who have followed Verdun from Frankston Pines to Knox and now to Strikers but one player who won’t be joining them is Kyle Crawford who recently informed Verdun and assistant Neil Standish that he will be joining the McEvoy twins and Phil Hawkins at Berwick City. The big news in State 3 South-East is that Pines have agreed terms with Stefan Soler and Jason Bradbury from Mornington and Daniel Mota from Seaford United. However Graham Hill, who captained Pines last season, signed with NPL2 club Springvale White Eagles last week. Bradbury and Mota featured as Pines beat Dingley Stars 3-0 at Monterey Reserve on Saturday in a spiteful encounter.

In the opening minutes of the second half Pines recruit Callum Khaiyath was felled by a deliberate kick from behind that should have warranted a send-off. That was a cue for players to openly flaunt the rules and one of the victims was Pines’ second half substitute David Ofuho, who was only on the pitch for a few minutes before a brutal clash left him with facial injuries. His assailant was forcibly substituted with the consent of both benches. Most observers were amazed that Nick Giannopoulos was the only player red carded after a retaliatory lunge from behind on Pines’ midfielder Luke Murray. Soon after the Giannopoulos dismissal Pines struck with a firm shot from Travis Ernsdoerfer. Further goals to former Beaumaris and Lyndale player Josh Maclaren and Bradbury settled the issue. Pines gaffer Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor was upbeat about the outcome and the display of his younger players. “Watching the young guys step up and stand up to that type of opponent was pleasing,” Taylor said. “We probably should have scored more goals but it’s a work in progress.” Ernsdoerfer gave a mature display given the physical challenge put to him and the amount of times he was fouled with no response from the referee. Pines reserves went down 4-1 to Mornington reserves. Both sides gave some young players an opportunity to play reserves football and the Taylor brothers, Hayden and 15-year-old Daniel, played for Pines with the latter providing the assist for Laku Ramigo’s goal. In other news the rumour mill was in overdrive last week about a major rift between Somerville Eagles player-coach Dave Greening and recruit Mark Pagliarulo. Greening was holidaying in the US while “Pags” decided that a stint at the Oz Open to support countryman Andy Murray was a better option than training. Never one to shun publicity “Pags” dressed up for the occasion with a wig, a football shirt and a Scottish flag and was interviewed by Skysports UK as well as being captured by the Channel 9 cameras. The split between him and Somerville turned out to be fake news much to the disappointment of some local clubs who were waiting to pounce.

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Former Sharks player lights up women’s college basketball By Ben Triandafillou SINCE moving from Mount Martha to Utah State University in America, student-athlete Eliza West has taken women’s college basketball by storm as she continues to close in on several long-standing records. The former Peninsula School student put in one of her best games to date against in-state rival Utah Valley on Saturday 15 December and recorded the second all-time highest number of assists in a single game in USU history. West dished out a career-high 13 assists to help Utah State score a 6762 home victory. The junior guard’s 13 assists was just one dime shy of tying Utah State’s single-game assists record of 14, set by Corrina Poto in 1982. On top of her 13 assists, West recorded two points, two rebounds and

two steals in her 29 minutes of action, while also shooting at 50 percent (1of-2) from the floor. West’s performance also saw her edge her way up the USU career record books to sit in third for the alltime career assists. West (2017-present) sits on 343 assists, behind second-placed T. Richards (2005-08) on 371 assists and all-time assists leader J. Schlott (2011-14) on 436. These achievements further adds to her already impressive honours roll such as the Mountain West Freshman of the Year (2017), Mountain West All-Freshman Team (2017) and Academic All-Mountain West honours (2017, 2018). West, who started out at the Southern Peninsula Sharks, has come a long way in her basketball career and the Sharks couldn’t be any prouder of her efforts.

Southern Peninsula Sharks basketball operations manager, Lucas Allen, said it’s no surprise to the club to see her succeed overseas. “For the club in general, it’s great to have someone from our association doing so well over there,” Allen said. “She’s putting up some really good numbers which we’re not surprised by at all. We always knew Eliza could play and her playing at that level is just her proving that. “It’s a credit to the work she put in before she left, it’s a credit to the work she put in since she left, so we’re really happy for her and we’re looking forward to seeing what she continues to be.” West continues to return to her home club in the off-season where she can often be seen training with the Southern Peninsula Sharks women’s team.

“The juniors now playing in our senior team have seen a lot of her progression and the pathway that she took,” Allen said. “Eliza, along with Ella Hellessey, are kind of the poster girls and role models for the pathway where our juniors can succeed not just locally but also internationally.” West’s next game for Utah State University will be against New Mexico on Saturday 26 January.

Helping hand: Former Southern Peninsula Sharks basketballer, Eliza West, records the second all-time highest number of assists in a single game for Utah State University. Picture: Supplied

Hot Shots kids take centre stage By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON Tennis Centre had nine lucky Hot Shots kids take to the court at the Australian Open on Tuesday 15 January as part of the Australian Open’s Kids on Court experience. The juniors got the chance to become a part of the action at Australia’s biggest tennis event and have a hit on show-court seven before matches commenced in the afternoon. The nine players who got the opportunity to experience what it was like to hit in front of a packed crowd were: Lola Grigor, Fraser Dentry, Mollie Dentry, Jude Shannon, Daisy Shannon, Roxy Lawlor, Chloe Lawlor, Nathan Morabito and Mikayla Morabito. One of those students, Fraser Dentry, also got a once in a lifetime opportunity to toss the coin for the opening match on court seven between no. 12 seed Elise Mertens (BEL) and Anna Schmiedlova (SVK).

Elite Tennis Academy coach Kate Antosik, who was the team coach for Tuesday’s event, said Fraser was stoked to be given the opportunity. “He was so excited, he was standing there practising his coin tosses for five minutes before the match and he loved it,” Antosik said. “The fact that he got to keep the coin and it wasn’t just a normal coin, it had Rod Laver on it and the Australian Open logo, so when the chair umpire said it was ‘yours to keep’ and gave him a little box with it, he was just ecstatic.” Despite the temperature reaching heights of 38 degrees, Antosik said the juniors were far from being put off, with many of them staying for the remainder of the day once their showcase finished at 11am. “I got a lot of messages from the parents saying it was an amazing experience for their kids to be out on the court having a hit,” Antosik said. “To be able to get on the court after Jo Wilfred Tsonga is quite an experi-

ence. They just loved the hype of it because the crowd sat in the stands getting ready for the match and were watching the kids and it kind of felt like they were watching them play a match.” Another lot of Hot Shots kids from the Elite Tennis Academy (ETA) and Mornington Tennis Centre will be heading to the Australian Open this Friday 25 January where they’ll be competing against juniors from other tennis clubs and academy’s in the ANZ Hot Shots Match Play Challenge. They’ll have two teams competing in the green ball and orange ball events. In the green ball competition, Patrick O’Malley and Alexia Llopart will be representing the academy, and in the orange ball competition, Mollie Dentry, Adelaide Hocking and Madison Lilliecrapp will be the academy’s representatives. The teams will be guided by Mornington ETA coach Gabby Beaumount.

Bringing the heat: Mornington Tennis Centre’s Hot Shots kids get the chance to have a hit on court seven at the Australian Open. Heads or Tails: Mornington Tennis Centre Hot Shots student, Fraser Dentry, gets the chance to toss the coin at the Australian Open for a between no. 12 seed Elise Mertens (BEL) and Anna Schmiedlova (SVK). Pictures: Supplied

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SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS scoreboard Confidence builder: Tony Noonantrained galloper, Manolo Blahniq, races away with the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes. Picture: Supplied

Maturing Manolo scores Stakes victory MANOLO Blahniq is back in the winner’s stall for Mornington-based trainer Tony Noonan after taking out the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday 12 January. The five-year-old son of Jimmy Choux has continued to progress throughout this preparation and third-up on Saturday, Manolo Blahniq pounced to score a comprehensive victory over the Steve Richardstrained Holbien and the Darren Weirtrained, Takedown. Trainer Tony Noonan was glad to see his confidence in the horse pay dividends. “I thought it was terrific,” Tony Noonan said. “He didn’t have a lot of luck in transit, he was trapped deep from the wide draw and I thought his effort was quite strong at the end of 1400m.” That run was Manolo Blahniq’s first attempt at 1400m this preparation and Noonan said he was quite impressed with how his galloper handled it.

“Going into it I thought he might have been a little bit vulnerable, but he was very impressive I thought,” he said. “His two runs previously were very good, the horse had trained very well, he looked well so I was quite confident about him.” Noonan chose to travel Manolo Blahniq to Sydney last preparation in order to help his gelding mature more physically and mentally. That decision also seems to be working wonders for his progressive galloper. “I just thought he was a little bit immature, physically and mentally a bit weak, and over 33 years of training I’ve used that method on many occasions of taking horses away and travel them to a different environment and to different tracks,” Noonan said. “I think he’s still maturing but he’s definitely stronger and more confident because of it.” Manolo Blahniq is set to return to the races on Australia Day (Saturday 26 January) where he’ll target a race at either Caulfield or Randwick.

Mornington sailors enjoy success in Tassie By Ben Triandafillou SAILORS from the Mornington Yacht Club have returned from a successful trip to Tasmania after competing in several Australian Championship events from Tuesday 1 January to Monday 14 January. Twin sisters, Lily and Matilda Richardson, highlighted Mornington Yacht Club’s success with a victory in the Female Australian 420 Youth Championships. For their victory, the Richardson sisters, who sailed their boat named ‘It’s a Twin Thing’, were selected to be Australia’s sole representative at the Youth World Championships in the girls division. Also competing in the Australian 420 Youth Championships was James Jackson and his crew Harrison Chapman who finished 10th overall in the boys division. The women’s success continued through to the Open 420 Australian Championships where Sophie Jackson and her crew Chloe Harper sailed their boat ‘Zephyr’ to victory in the Open Ladies category. The twins, Matilda and Lily Richardson, weren’t far behind in third place in the Open Ladies event as well as winning the Ladies under-19s event. Also competing in the Open 420 Australian Championships were: Lachie Weber and his crew Jack Eickmeyer (18th in Open Male) who improved as the week went on, despite a last race swim; James Jackson and his crew Harrison Chapman (12th in Open Male and third in Juniors); Sophie and Will McKenzie (ninth in Juniors) who competed in their first

interstate outing in the 420 and stuck at it all week. Zac Hayes and his crew Ethan Hosking took to the water in the Australian 29er Youth Championships and the Australian 29er Open Championships where they finished third and 12th, respectively. The Mornington Yacht Club (MYC) also had sailors compete in the Australian Optimist Championships in Tasmania over the same period where they again came away with a couple of victories. Lucy Laverty won the Green Fleet event, while Miles Levenspiel (25th), Chloe Laverty (19th) and Leigh Harvie (14th) put in solid efforts in the same category and learnt plenty to take into their next competition. Daniel Laverty just missed out on

making Gold Fleet but showed great maturity to take out the Silver Fleet competition. Henri Levenspiel also competed in the intermediate competition where he finished 44th against much older competition. To add to the MYC’s success, one of their members, Graeme Taylor, won line honours in the SydneyHobart race aboard ‘Wild Oats XI’ in a time of 4:12:24. MYC also had several other members compete in the race including Jeremy Rae, Cameron McKenzie, Paul Heyes and Sophie Ciszek. The final event that the MYC had members compete in was the Cock of the Bay where Christopher Jackson (fifth), Mark Nicholson (ninth) and David Phillips (37th) finished the race with some solid results.

Winners galore: Matilda Richardson (left), Chloe Harper, Lily Richardson and Sophie Jackson enjoy success at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. Picture: Mornington Yacht Club

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