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The Mornington Peninsula Shire congratulates the townships of Dromana, Rye, Mornington and Hastings on celebrating their 160th anniversary.
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Shaping Our Future As we look back and celebrate the 160th anniversary of some of our major townships, we also look forward to building a bright and prosperous future for the next 160 years. In April this year, the Mornington Peninsula Shire empowered the community to help shape our future and develop a new Community Vision. We posed a number of questions including ‘What do you want life on the Mornington Peninsula to look like in 2040?’ Over 3,000 community members got involved. Providing feedback via surveys, online workshops, township pop-ups, postcards and drawings.
We also commissioned an independently recruited representative community panel from across the Shire. The panel reviewed all the community feedback and referenced other council information and data to develop the Community Vision. The Mornington Peninsula Shire empowered the panel to deliver the vison to Council and committed to use it to guide the development of the council plan and other key initiatives. Council were presented with the new Community Vision on Tuesday 13 July.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Community Vision. Welcome (Wominjeka) to the Mornington Peninsula, bound by green spaces and sea. We honour and pay respects to the Traditional Owners of this beautiful land – the Bunurong people. We also pay our deepest respects to their Ancestors and Elders. We are inspired to protect and enhance our distinct region that values its diverse community, environments and townships. Our community spirit thrives, with safe, accessible and inclusive spaces for all. Together we continue to create a sustainable, vibrant and prosperous future that values innovation and shared compassion.
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Mayor’s Message
I’M delighted to celebrate the 160th anniversary of Mornington, Dromana, Rye, Tyabb and Hastings. So much has changed since these much-loved townships were proclaimed in 1861, yet many of the questions we grapple with remain the same. How do we provide good roads and public transport? How can we protect our environment and support our economy? And, how do we look after the health and wellbeing of our community? We are in the midst of a global pandemic, but a look at history tells us this too is not new. Just over a century ago our community was battling the Spanish Flu. In 1919 Point Nepean’s Quarantine Station was hastily adapted to house those needing to isolate. Shops, schools and public venues were closed and community events cancelled. Mornington Shire even set up an isolation hospital in the grounds of the closed Mornington Primary School. The community dealt with the Spanish Flu pandemic in the same way we’re dealing with COVID: by looking out for one another, supporting the vulnerable and taking measures to stop the disease from spreading. A century ago, our community overcame a global pandemic and went on to thrive. We will do the same. While it’s good to look back at the past, it’s more important to look to the future. Earlier this year we asked our community a simple question: ‘What do you want life on the Mornington Peninsula to look like in 2040?’. Among the things you told us were important were action on climate change, protection for our environment, affordable housing, better public transport and more local jobs. I’m thrilled we now have a shared Community Vision to work towards. One hundred and sixty years is a great milestone, but it’s a mere blip in the timespan of the traditional owners of this land. The Bunurong/Boon Wurrung people have been the custodians of this region for many thousands of years and their living culture continues to be a source of inspiration and wisdom for the future. Councillor Despi O’Connor – Mayor
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Much of the content in the following celebration of Dromana and Rye’s 160th anniversaries has been gathered from various sources over the 15 years Southern Peninsula News has been published. While we have attempted to acknowledge all sources, sometimes it is not possible. We’d like to single out Dromana & District Historical Society and Rye Historical Society where an abundance of information has come to us over time. The work they do is invaluable and we thank them. Visit them at home.vicnet.net.au/~dromana and ryehistoricalsociety.weebly.com
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Happy 160th birthday to Dromana. Hillview Quarries has been a proud member of the Dromana community for the last 53 years and on behalf of all of our staff, we look forward to an even brighter future together.
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Crown Land in Dromana subdivided
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Dromana Primary School established
1920
Dromana-Red Hill RSL Memorial Hall opened
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2001
Dromana Drive-In opened
1996
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Ritchies Supa IGA joins Dromana Hub
Heronswood House constructed
Refurbished and expanded Dromana Hub Shopping Centre opens
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Dromana Fire Brigade established
1858
Dromana Post Office opened
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Dromana Pier built
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Dromana Hub Shopping Centre
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Dromana Football Club formed
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Arthurs Seat declared a State Park
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Picnic near Dromana, circa 1867. Picture: Louis Buvelot - National Gallery of Victoria
Scene near Dromana, circa 1875. Picture: Louis Buvelot - National Gallery of Victoria
Map of Dromana, circa 1855. Picture: State Library of Victoria
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Road scene in Dromana, circa 1907. Picture: State Library of Victoria
Dromana beach looking west, circa 1907. Picture: State Library of Victoria
Dromana circa 1913. Picture: State Library of Victoria
Dromana Hotel. Picture: State Library of Victoria
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Gone With the Wind Radio Play Friday 13 August, 10.30am & 1.30pm A group of distinguished actors double roles, create live sound effects and perform classic soap commercials in this delightful performance loved by audiences.
B# Big Band Friday 1 October, 10.30am & 1.30pm Get a swingin' taste of the '30s, '40s and '50s swing era backed by a 10-piece band, including hits made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and more.
A Very Merry Christmas Variety Special Friday 3 December, 10.30am & 1.30pm Featuring a stellar cast, including music theatre star Ian Stenlake, tenor Roy Best and the Frankston Ladies Choir. Join us to sing in Christmas for 2021 with all your favourite songs!
The Best of the Best of Gilb ert and Sullivan Friday 3 September, 10.30am & 1.30pm Enjoy the hits and highlights of Pirates, Pinafore and the Mikado, as well as some classics from other Gilbert and Sullivan musicals.
The Three Tenors Tribute S how Friday 19 November, 10.30am & 1.30pm Experience a huge repertoire of Arias, classical songs in English, Italian, Neapolitan and Spanish along with special favourite melodies made famous by The Three Tenors.
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To celebrate the 160th birthday of the townships of Mornington, Dromana, Rye, Hastings and Tyabb we're giving away a Double Pass to all shows in Series Two for Daytime Music+ Theatre. To enter, tell us in 160 words or less what you love most about going to the theatre. Entries close Monday 9 August. Email your entry and contact details to facmarketing@frankston.vic.gov.au or post it to Frankston Arts Centre, PO Box 490, Frankston VIC 3199. The winner will be contacted by Tuesday 10 August.
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Passenger boat leaving Dromana, circa 1911. Picture: State Library of Victoria
Promenading on the pier, Dromana, circa 1914. Picture: State Library of Victoria
The Esplanade, circa 1920’s. Picture: Dromana and District Historical Society
Dromana from the pier, circa 1914. Picture: State Library of Victoria
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Barnes Corner circa 1940’s. Picture: State Library of Victoria
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Dromana State School circa 1939. Picture: Museums Victoria Collection
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Aerial view of Arthurs Seat circa 1960’s. Picture: State Library of Victoria
Heronswood, circa 1932. Picture: State Library of Victoria
Camping at Dromana circa 1955. Picture: National Archives of Australia
Dromana from Arthurs Seat circa 1940. Picture: State Library of Victoria
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Celebrating 160 years of Dromana, Rye, Mornington and Hastings Treasures from the Shire Archives The history of townships on the Mornington Peninsula can be traced through the Shire’s Heritage Archives. Local government on the Mornington Peninsula began in 1860 with the establishment of the Mount Eliza Road district. This evolved into four Shires: The Shire of Mornington, The Shire of Flinders, The Shire of Frankston and Hastings and the Shire of Hastings. Mornington Peninsula Shire began in 1994.
The Shire’s Heritage Archives contain a range of historical material for these former Shires including administrative records, photographs, maps and plans. For more information about the Shire’s Heritage Archive Collection, visit our online exhibition. mornpen.vic.gov.au/shirearchives To find out more about local history groups and resources in our region, please visit our web site mornpen.vic.gov.au/ localhistory
The Shire Archive Flag Collection We have a range of objects and memorabilia in the Archive, including our collection of Flags for former Shires. The flags shown here represent three former Shires of the Mornington Peninsula. The images on these flags embody the message each Shire wished to convey about their region. All flags Shire Archive Collection.
Shire of Hastings Flag.
Shire of Flinders Flag.
Shire of Mornington Flag.
Influential Settlers of the Balnarring District
Cemetery Records
These photographs are of local men in the Balnarring area from the late nineteenth century. Many of them contributed to local government and are remembered today through local place names including Stanleys Road and Tonkin Road. A restored framed work of these portraits can be seen in the Balnarring Hall.
Historical Cemetery Records for the four Council-managed Cemeteries are held in the Shire Archive. Dromana, Flinders, Mornington and Tyabb are all represented. These early records illustrate the brutality of life in the 19th and early 20th Centuries and are important permanent records.
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This 1866 extract from the Tyabb Cemetery Register, shows how closely connected the Western Port community was to the sea. There are burials where the method of ‘carriage’ to the cemetery was by boat, and people interred were from communities such as Phillip Island and Sandstone Island.
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Your weekly community newspaper covering Safety Beach to Portsea For all advertising and editorial needs, call 03 FINANCIAL backing, and votes of approval, are being sought to for a plan to gradually change the community-led guard at Point Nepean and its historic role in the defence of Australia. Members of the Friends of Point Nepean National Park group are “not getting any younger” and want to make sure their conservation work continues. The group has asked Parks Victoria for $13,769 for its project to encourage more people to become involved at Point Nepean. Group member Mechelle Cheers says the national park with its quarantine station, walking tracks, forts and gun emplacements is a “glorious, special place”. Backing by Parks could depend on the number of votes the plan receives from the public. The grant for the Leading the way: Orientation to volunteering plan is needed for the development of volunteer resources and education materials. Information and practical sessions will be held to show the “diversity and breadth of Point Nepean National Park”, Ms Cheers said. “We anticipate this approach will engender enthusiasm to learn more about the national park and a willingness to become actively involved in assisting Parks Victoria’s conservation work.” Ms Cheers said the sessions would be
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led by experts followed by participants participating in a “normal” friends group activities. The sessions would cover Indigenous cultural heritage: flora and fauna of the national park; quarantine and military history: coastal environment: and celebrating volunteerism. Videos shot during the sessions would be used for promotions. The group has been operating in conjunction with Parks Victoria since 1989 and lists among its achievements as uncovering Fort Pearce from the sand dune it was buried under; creating the Happy Valley Track (now known as the Coles Track); helping prepare the forts and park for the First Shot event; and maintaining the cemetery. Some of the group’s members have been involved in the Parks Victoria’s junior ranger sessions. The group holds working bee twice a month from late February until midDecember, controlling weeds, repairing retaining walls, oiling guns, maintaining tracks and cleaning out the forts and gun emplacements. Details of voting by the public in support of the application for a grant by the Friends of Point Nepean National Park are at: parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/ volunteering/volunteering-innovationfund Voting closes 14 August.
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FRIENDS of Point Nepean National Park volunteers walking back after a working bee. Picture: Supplied
Shire wants ‘foreign ownership’ details Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE state and federal governments are being asked to consider establishing a database of land in Australia that is owned by overseas interests. The suggestion by Mornington Peninsula Shire is part of a request for information of foreign ownership of land on the peninsula, particularly in the green wedge and special use zones. Cr David Gill said he believed Australians had “a right to know about foreign ownership of our country”. “We have a right to know about land banking by foreign identities, especial-
ly by developers pushing to rezone and subdivide,” he said. “We should also know about lobby groups trying to exert influence over our various governments whose political parties still accept donations from self-interested land investors.” Cr Gill told The News that golf courses in particular had been used as way to gain state government approval for “intensive residential development in the green wedge”. The decision at council’s 13 July meeting for information about foreign land ownership came five months after the defeat of a similar move by Cr Gill. At that stage Cr Sarah Race said moves to establish a database of for-
eign owned land within the peninsula’s green wedge areas “seems to have racist undertones” (“Shire shies away from ‘racist’ database” The News 8/2/21). “I’m very uncomfortable highlighting foreign ownership rather than generally,” she said. This time around - “by the slenderest of margins” - Cr Gill was supported by Crs Steve Holland, Paul Mercurio, Susan Bissinger, Debra Mar and Antonella Celi. Against the request were Crs Anthony Marsh, Lisa Dixon, Sarah Race, Kerri McCafferty and the mayor Despi O’Connor. “In short, our community has a right to know what, where and how much
land is controlled from overseas,” Cr Gill said. “I am glad that the more provocative opposed arguments [about racism] used during the last debate were not repeated. “I realise that there are Australian controlled entities who also land bank and pressure governments to change zonings, but to not allow our community to know how much land is foreign controlled seems incompatible with community standards in this day and age.” In February, Cr David Gill said having a database made sense following revelations about the millions of dollars in donations being made to politi-
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Battery plan to ‘stabilise’ power supply Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A MULTI-MILLION dollar battery plant at Tyabb will aim to improve electricity grid reliability and network stability across the Mornington Peninsula. Australian renewable energy company Maoneng is behind the battery energy storage system – or BESS – to be built on privately-owned land next to the Tyabb sub-station in Thornells Road. The plant will make money by drawing energy from the grid during off-peak periods when it is cheaper and storing it in batteries, and then dispatching it back to the grid during peak periods when it can charge a premium. Renewables development director Allison Hawke said this approach to buying and selling energy “meets the dual purpose of supporting a reliable electricity grid while encouraging new investment in these types of projects from companies like ours”. The plant is expected to provide 150 full time equivalent jobs during its 12 month construction, the company said. It will require one full-time position after that. Plans for the plant are on public display as Maoneng seeks a builder. Completion is expected in 2022. The peninsula is subject to fluctuations in demand for electricity, primarily as a result of seasonal tourism, with diesel generators being brought in each summer to top up existing supply (“Diesel back-up on power cut days” The News 1/10/18).
Power grab: This proposed battery plant at Tyabb, artist’s impression left, will make money by buying electricity off-peak and selling it back into the grid on days of high demand. Top, a small sign advising of the plan is displayed at the rural property in Thornells Road. Picture: Gary Sissons
“Like diesel generators, batteries provide demand response to help manage excess power demand and excess generation,” Ms Hawke said. “Batteries charge when there is an oversupply of generation and a very low power price and discharge in times of high demand. “As the fuel source is very low compared to diesel, battery generation can bid into the power market at a lower price. Batteries therefore help to reduce the cost of running the network and maintaining power supply.
“Back up diesel generation typically kicks in in times when all solar, wind, coal, gas and battery resources are exhausted and demand still exists – a very hot summer evening, for example.” Maoneng said its project had “no significant environmental impact concerns”. The company’s co-founder and CEO Morris Zhou said the Tyabb BESS represented an “important piece of the puzzle as Victoria’s renewable energy transition gathers pace”.
“A vital part of the Victorian government’s Renewable Energy Action Plan is the integration of energy storage,” he said. “Our facility directly supports this strategy and will play a key role in local grid stability. “As Australia’s electricity grid makes increasing use of renewable generation, we see a bright future for BESS projects. They provide numerous benefits by operating on a commercial basis to deliver long-term sustainable outcomes that support all
stakeholders – from local businesses and communities to the state government, regulators and investors.” The Tyabb BESS public exhibition period follows the company’s recent submission of plans for a BESS at Gould Creek, near Adelaide. The proposed 225MWp/450MWh project is scheduled for completion mid-2023. The company says it has sponsorship support from the Department of Energy and Mining,.
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Trial to lessen problems when moving the aged A SYSTEM to be trialled in up to four residential aged care centres on the Mornington Peninsula and in Frankston will aim to synchronise the care of their residents with other parts of the health system. The goal is to overcome a lack of coordination regarded as a “perennial problem for the aged care sector [as] highlighted during last year’s COVID-19 pandemic when 685 people in [mostly federally-funded] aged care homes died”. Monash University said a $1.9 million grant announced by Health and Aged Care Minister and Flinders MP Greg Hunt would be used to find a digital health solution to provide “information considered critical during the transfer of people living in [care]”. Associate Professor Nadine Andrew, of Monash University’s Peninsula Clinical School, Central Clinical School and the National Centre for Healthy Ageing, said the system would provide a summary of “critical point-of-care information” that needed to be shared when residents were moved, such as by ambulance to a hospital or another care centre. The one-page summary would be able to be “understood by all end users”. “We will also be trialling new technologies to support automated updating of information from existing electronic systems,” Prof Andrew said.
The current system involved uploading large amounts of information such as hospital discharge, radiology and pathology reports. “Although this is still important, it is not so suitable for emergency time critical situations, such as when paramedics need to make decisions about whether or not to transfer someone to hospital,” Prof Andrew said. A statement from Monash Faculty of Medicine said the rush to protect residents from COVID-19 had led to their rapid movement between sectors, such as residential aged care, primary care, hospital and ambulance “often en mass, with little or no accompanying information”. “Despite there being more electronic health data than ever before, information remains siloed, poorly integrated and underutilised,” Prof Andrew said. Regis Aged Care, which has two centres on the peninsula, is a partner in the project and will also be on the stakeholder steering committee. Monash wants to recruit “up to another two aged care providers on the peninsula” for the three-year project, due to begin in 2023. The first year and a half will involve defining the system and end-user requirements, including gaining national consensus on the content, followed by design of an initial digital prototype. Prof Andrew said the “effective
management of medications, access to advance care directives and improved knowledge of a person’s usual physical and cognitive function, have been shown to support decision making that, in turn, reduces hospital admissions and other adverse events”. “However, disparate, low quality and often limited access to patient data across all sectors, and a lack of infrastructure to support effective and efficient sharing of data, means that access to this information is often limited or non-existent,” she said. Prof Andrew said the success of the program would be judged on the number of “reduced avoidable hospitalisations” and a lessening of medication errors. Stephen Taylor
New role for ‘Tyk’ MOUNT Eliza Fire Brigade has appointed its first female officer, Lieutenant Petyka “Tyk” Slattery. Members of the brigade, headquartered in Canadian Bay Road, elected her to the position of Third Lieutenant earlier this month. While many female members have performed office-bearer roles in the brigade’s management team over the years, “Tyk” is the first woman to take up an operational leadership role. She is set to bring her “enthusiasm and dedication to serving the community in her new role”.
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Opening the door for trained aged carers Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au
Filling a need: Jane-Ellen Mountford aims to create a better aged care workforce. Picture: Yanni
A CATALYST for JaneEllen Mountford’s efforts to increase the number of aged care workers came after the Royal Commission into Aged Care which made up to 150 recommendations aimed at improving a “flawed system”. Many of these recommendations still await government policy responses, but some areas are sufficiently clear to enable qualityfocused providers to initiate a response, Ms Mountford said. “Chapter 12 in particular focuses on the aged care workforce and suggests initiatives for consideration. Some of the key take-outs, and our suggestions for organisations keen to be seen as responsive to the findings, include: n Aged care training programs should be based on partnerships between aged care and education providers. n Providers should consider partnering with a training provider that understands the needs of the sector and can assist the process of embedding people-care skills into the fabric of the business. n A highly skilled, well rewarded and valued aged care workforce is vital to the success of future aged care.
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A LEAD trainer in community services is creating a pilot program to help fill what she describes as a “huge need for aged care workers on the Mornington Peninsula”. Jane-Ellen Mountford, who has worked in aged care “most of her life”, is hoping to generate interest in the profession at all levels. “We want to raise awareness and generally create a better aged care workforce to support our elderly as they age with dignity and respect,” she said. “This is a big drive for people who can be of all ages and from all walks of life.” Ms Mountford, who lives on the peninsula and has a mother in aged care, said her initiative had government backing and was in collaboration with various aged care providers. “My parents owned nursing homes in the 1970s and I grew up in one,” she said. “There’s hardly a position in the industry that I have not held and now I put my efforts into quality training. I have a passionate interest in improving the lives of our elderly.” Ms Mountford said she was often being told there were not enough staff and was hoping to rectify that problem: “I am aiming to come up with an initiative, while working with various stakeholders, to boost the aged care workforce,” she said. “The idea is that I work with the aged care homes to make a commitment to employ staff who have completed an industryspecific, two-week preparation course I have created which includes a government funded entry into care skill set, which includes three subjects. “These units alone do not give people
enough skills or knowledge to confidently work or get a job, so I have added to the program and people will be offered volunteer work experience if they are unsure. “I will be the lead educator on all these programs working with [training organisation] The Management Edge.” Those applying would need to consent to a police check and have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. They would be expected to work at the one facility, rather than moving between aged care homes. Training will be at Mornington or Frankston at this stage, depending on where applicants come from. For example, if 15 people in Rosebud apply for traineeships Ms Mountford will hire a room there. The initial course is two weeks face-toface and the full course is one day every three weeks with Zoom evening sessions of two hours on alternate weeks. No costs will be charged at this stage as the traineeships are paid for by the federal government. Working hours will depend on the employer but will probably be part-time until trainees are offered fulltime positions. “I believe that, with what we have put together, along with quality training from our industry experts, I can confidently place successful students into work,” Ms Mountford said. “They will then complete their full qualification while getting practical experience and guidance. “This is the pilot program and it is an exciting opportunity using a system that allows for specific filtering of candidates according to their individual skills and qualifications. “Most of the pieces of the puzzle are coming together and we are now looking for suitable candidates. We are also working with some of the job search agencies.”
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Geelong at the helm of state’s ports Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE centre of control for Victoria’s commercial ports, including Hastings, has moved from Melbourne to Geelong. The Port of Hastings’ harbourmaster Captain Shane Vedamuttu will remain based at Crib Point. The newly-formed Ports Victoria combines the Victorian Regional Channels Authority (VRCA) and Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) and will control the strategic management and operation of the state’s commercial ports and waterways. The change follows an independent review of the ports system which included 60 recommendations and was handed to the state government in November 2020. The management move to Geelong comes four years after the Victorian Regional Channels Authority took over managing the Port of Hastings after it had been run by Patrick Ports Hastings, also known as Linx Stevedoring (“State resumes port control” The News 4/7/17). “Ports Victoria will ensure our ports operate in a smart, efficient way to support the sector, continue to grow our economy and create jobs,” Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne said. The review concluded there was no “immediate need” to change to the direct management of local ports but suggested there was merit in “examining how local ports could benefit from the maritime expertise of the commercial ports”. The review recommended Ports Victoria reinforce the harbourmaster role by “consolidating and clarifying lines of accountability for the ports of Melbourne, Geelong, Portland
and Hastings”. It also called for “stronger regulatory oversight of pilotage services to ensure adoption of safe operating practices and to support development of a robust performance-management framework”. “Ports Victoria will be responsible for ensuring licensed pilotage services are available to service arriving and departing vessels.” The Ports Victoria board is chaired by Howard Ronaldson, a former secretary of the departments of infrastructure and business and innovation. He has also been an administrator with Ambulance Victoria and most recently assessed the viability of the Port Rail Shuttle proposal for the Department of Transport. Elaine Carbines is the board’s deputy Chairperson for the board, which also includes Des Powell, Janice van Reyk and Peter Tuohey. About $26 billion of locally produced and manufactured exports pass through Victoria’s commercial ports each year and freight volumes are expected to more than double over the next 30 years. The review found that buffer controls for incompatible uses in the land surrounding the state’s commercial ports needed strengthening. It also “noted” the lack of adequate recognition and protection of land and access corridors needed for a future port at Bay West, which has been earmarked for the container port originally planned at Hastings. The most recent shipping list from the Port of Hastings shows that in the seven days from 16 July Western Port would be visited by four ships: the Daiwan Miracle, Sinndar, EOS Victory and Alexandros. The ships were carrying liquid gas and steel. The full response from government to the review will be released later this year. For a summary of the independent review’s findings, visit transport.vic.gov.au
THE 180 metre long tanker Nord Olympia at Crib Point in February. Picture: Gary Sissons
WHILE a into Victoria’s commercial ports has come up with few immediate changes, it does foreshadow a tightening of rules for pilot services and “reinforcement” of the roles played by harbourmasters.
PANORAMIC view across Western Port from Hastings. Picture: Kacie Melfi
Input invited to update region’s strategy FEEDBACK is being invited on the draft Port Phillip and Western Port Regional Catchment Strategy. The strategy, described as the key integrated framework to manage natural resources in the catchment, is being renewed for 2021-27 with public comment invited until Sunday 1 August. The Port Phillip and Western Port region has diverse and unique ecosystems while also being home to more than 75 per cent of Victoria’s population. They encompass urban Melbourne, growth centres on the urban fringe, highly-productive farm land, forested parks and ranges, and a network of rivers, wetlands and estuaries which flow into Port Phillip and Western Port. Challenges include climate change, increasing urbanisation, population growth and loss of biodiversity. The strategy has been developed in collaboration with traditional owners and regional agencies, organisations, groups and communities. The Port Phillip and Western Catchment Management Authority’s CEO David Buntine said this fourth strategy had been built on more than two decades of
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collaborative achievements and lessons learnt. “The strategy brings together planning and information on land, water and biodiversity, demonstrating how these each connect across the region and at a local level,” he said. “We want to ensure the strategy reflects everyone’s priorities and aspirations for the environment and their role in looking after it.” He said the strategy described how land, water and biodiversity was managed across the region, as well as assessing its current condition and identifying targets for its future health. It also looks at how on-ground work will contribute to implementing government policies and targets, while incorporating the knowledge and priorities of local communities. Organisations and communities are invited to view the draft strategy and provide feedback by the cut-off date. The feedback will be reviewed, and the final version of the strategy submitted to the state government. See the strategy at portphillipwesternport.rcs.vic. gov.au
RED-necked avocets take flight over Western Port. Picture: Andrew Morrison
Marsh ‘excited’ by trust ‘progress’ JACLYN Jenkins with August and Jonas “at home” in the car to support Mornington Peninsula Shire’s plea for residents to spend a night in their cars to see what it feels like to be homeless. Picture: Supplied
‘Village’ approach to homelessness ness on our peninsula, especially during the winter months,” the mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said. “We go home to our warm houses, yet there are hundreds of young people doing it tough. We encourage everyone to get involved and learn more – it takes a village.” Community involvement will include watching interactive online experiences, online live music and guest speakers explaining homelessness. By registering to raise money towards Fusion’s $27,000 target and sleeping out, participants will be supporting and assisting young people in need of a place to stay. The shire partnered with Fusion and 10 other organisations in the Youth 2
OVER the past year, 390 young people on the Mornington Peninsula sought help because they had nowhere to stay. Mornington Peninsula Shire is encouraging residents to try sleeping in their cars for one night to help draw attention to the homeless. “It takes a village” is the theme of this year’s Sleep In Your Car event organised by Fusion Mornington Peninsula as part of Homelessness Week 1-7 August. The event will go virtual from 5.30pm, Saturday 7 August as residents give up their beds for a night to sleep in their cars at home or in a tent in the backyard. “It’s so important to bring awareness to the issue of youth homeless-
Alliance, which advocates for state government-provided crisis accommodation and a tertiary education program for young people. Last year, the shire joined 13 other councils in the south east to form the Regional Local Government Homelessness and Social Housing Group Charter. The charter highlights the need for more social housing and a more effective and supported homelessness system. About 40 per cent of the 44,000 people on Victoria’s social housing wait list come from the south east and east Melbourne. Details and registrations at: mornpen.vic.gov.au/sleepinyourcar
DESPITE facing community calls for his appointment to be reversed, Cr Anthony Marsh was “excited” to inform his Mornington Peninsula Shire Council colleagues that his application to join the Bass Park trust “has progressed”. The minutes of the council’s Tuesday 13 July meeting state that Cr Marsh “is hoping at the [27 July] council meeting to be able to advise that the appointment has been ratified”. Cr Marsh successfully nominated himself for the position on the trust held by Cr David Gill for the past four and a half years (“Trust says ‘no’ to council’s chosen delegate” The News 15/6/21). However, the trust - established nearly a century ago to protect land occupied by Flinders Golf Club from developers - asked council to reverse its choice. That request and another by Flinders Community Association was ignored by council. Members of the trust said they were “extremely disappointed” and said they believed the position should go to their local Red Hill ward councillor, who is Cr Gill. Cr Marsh represents Briars Ward, which is located in the northern peninsula. Cr Marsh said Cr Gill would be “absolutely welcome” to “to nominate for anything in Briars Ward”. “This lack of respect for the trustees is emphasised by council failing to in-
form the trustees directly and reflects badly on Mornington Peninsula Council, who are supposed to represent the local community,” the trustees stated. Flinders Community Association president Jo Monie, in a letter, said it was “essential” that the Red Hill Ward councillors remain on the trust “to defend the interests and concerns of our local community”. The trust has not met since Cr Marsh’s appointment by council. Keith Platt
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Robbery charges DETECTIVES have arrested a man over alleged aggravated burglaries and thefts at two Mount Eliza properties, Monday 12 July. A Warragul man, 38, was picked up at Dandenong a week after he allegedly entered two Old Mornington Road properties and stole items, including $150 cash, speakers, Sony PlayStation, laptop, iPad and radio valued at $4000. He was charged with aggravated burglary, burglary, and two counts of theft and remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, 29 July. Detective Sergeant Jason Hocking, of Somerville CIU, said he believed the man was involved in the two burglaries in Old Mornington Road. In one of the alleged robberies a furious home owner chased the man around his backyard with a shovel until he escaped – leaving a shoe, torch and knife behind. The Old Mornington Road resident spotted the boot open on one of his cars in the driveway about 9am after he returned from a walk. Realising something was amiss he grabbed the spade and ran into the backyard, shouting to older children inside to “call the police”. A man – caught on CCTV and with a hidden accomplice peeking from a neighbour’s property – straddled a side fence during the hubbub and escaped, leaving the items behind. Residents reported various sightings of two men and detectives are asking anyone with information to call them on 5978 1300 or crimestoppers.com.au
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Car on its roof after Mount Eliza crash A CAR ended up on its roof after a dramatic crash at Mount Eliza last week. The car driven by a Mount Eliza woman and carrying her six-year-old daughter, reportedly veered across Canadian Bay Road, near Thomas Close, and slammed head-on into two parked cars “at speed”, 3pm, Monday 19 July. The force of the impact tore off the car’s front wheel. Ambulance Victoria said the pair was taken to Frankston Hospital in a “stable condition with upper body injuries”. Their Mazda was written off. Several parked cars were also damaged. Sergeant Patrick Hayes, of Mornington police, said police were awaiting the completion of blood tests on the 42-year-old woman before assessing if any charges would be laid. Mount Eliza Fire Brigade and Peninsula Ambulance crews assisted, and the road was blocked in both directions.
Teens charged THREE teenagers spotted getting out of a stolen Audi at Hastings last week sparked a high-speed police pursuit all the way to Geelong. Southern Metro Region Crime Team detectives charged the trio following the alleged theft of three cars, Tuesday 20 July. A 14-year-old Dandenong boy was charged with 24 offences, including aggravated burglary, four counts of theft of motor vehicles, dangerous driving while being pursued by police, possessing a firearm and reckless conduct endangering life. Two 17-year-olds, a male and female from Cranbourne, were charged with 16 offences, including aggravated burglary, four counts of theft of motor vehicles and theft. All were remanded to appear before a children’s court at a later date. After ditching the stolen Audi, the teenagers allegedly got into a stolen blue BMW sedan at Hastings about 10am. The Audi was one of two cars stolen during an aggravated burglary in Balwyn North overnight while the BMW was taken from a Braeside car dealer. The detectives said the driver of the BMW
ROSEBUD Cricket Club will receive new nets at its home at Olympic Park, Rosebud. The new nets will be part of an enclosed four lane training centre with synthetic grass. “The current cricket nets at Olympic Park had become a safety hazard. These upgrades will enhance sporting opportunities for locals who love their game,” Cr Debra Mar said. Work has already begun on the redevelopment which should be completed by September. Mornington Peninsula Shire has put up $150,000 for the project with a further $100,000 from the state government’s Community Cricket Infrastructure Program. Cricket Australia has provided $30,000 through the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund. Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/majorprojects
Plants for free PLANTS will be given away at Mornington Peninsula Shire’s nursery at The Briars from 25-27 August and from 1-4 September until stocks last. Those interested should bring proof of address to collect two indigenous tube stock which have been grown from locally sourced seed. Opening hours are Wednesday to Friday, 9am3.30pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. The Briars is at 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha. The nursery is at the top of the hill near the car park and eco house. Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/plants, call 5974 8417 or email: nursery@mornpen.vic.gov.au
Concerts cancelled PENINSULA Chamber Musicians has cancelled two upcoming performances due to the extended lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19. The Beethoven/Nielsen performance has been moved to 22 August, and Mendelssohn/Mozart will now be performed on 5 September. Both concerts will be held at St Johns Anglican Church, King Street Flinders. Details: peninsulachambermusicians.com.au
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Start your new career on the Mornington Peninsula YOU could start a new career where you live in just a few weeks’ time. If you enjoy being part of a supportive team while caring for our elderly citizens, then a new traineeship program on the Mornington Peninsula may be just right for you. Japara has partnered with Chisholm to offer fully supported aged care traineeships at its two aged care homes in Capel Sound and Rye, starting as early as September. This earn while you learn opportunity combines the wealth of experience that an established aged care provider such as Japara offers with the educational expertise provided by Chisholm, one of Melbourne’s most well-known TAFEs. This on the job training is open to people of all backgrounds and can truly take your career into a new direction. At the end of the traineeship, a Certificate III in Individual Support awaits the trainee that opens not only doors into care work but it can also be the starting point of a career in nursing and, most importantly, a pathway to permanent employment with Japara. To find out more, simply register for one of the free information sessions where you will not only meet the people you will work and learn with but also get a better understanding of why this traineeship is such a great investment into your own professional development. Free Information Sessions: Capel Sound - 10. August at 2pm & Rye 12. August at 5pm www.japara.com.au/traineeship
Nicole Hrvatin is the Education Manager at Chisholm. She has a wealth of experience in the health training sector and has seen many of her students graduate with a Certificate III over the years. In short, she answers the most frequently asked questions and explains how graduates have taken advantage of their new qualification, taking their careers to new levels and opening the doors to permanent full-time employment. 1. What is this new Aged Care Traineeship at Japara and Chisholm all about? In just over seven months, trainees will gain a qualification that is recognised Australia-wide, the Certificate III in Individual Support. This enables you to work as a carer, not only in aged care but also in disability, and it is an important stepping-stone to becoming a nurse, if the graduate chooses to. Once you have upskilled to become a nurse there are many more opportunities on the horizon for a long and rewarding career. You could become a Clinical Coordinator or even the manager of an aged care home. 2. Who are the people that should apply for this new traineeship? The great thing about this traineeship is that it is open to people from all walks of life. It doesn’t matter what age you are or what prior qualifications you have. We have had many applications who had just finished high school and others who have made care work their second or even third career. It does not matter who you are, as long as you are reliable, caring, passionate about helping people, and a good team player. 3. Where and how will the course be conducted? Do I have to find my own placement? The placement is included in the traineeship at one of the Japara homes on the Mornington Peninsula and the course will commence in September, but later dates will also become available. The course will be conducted via blended learning that includes face to face time on campus, online sessions, as well as the practical component at the homes. We always ensure that the trainees get the most out of this course and that it can be conducted in accordance with the current Covid restrictions.
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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
Past and present reasons for living in Mornington As a longtime advocate for saving our environment l applaud the introduction of food waste in green waste bins (“Food scraps not to be wasted” The News 20/7/21). Along with reducing packaging, home composting and recycling soft plastics l now believe l should only need to have the land fill bin emptied once or twice a year. I do hope all residents will get on board with this council initiative. I am a proud member of Mornington and District Historical Society and applaud The News for its excellent “Celebrating 160 years of Mornington” in last week’s edition. l hope this souvenir promotion will inspire many lovers of Mornington to come and enjoy the Post Office Museum in coming months when we are able to “open up”. The museum has been closed this year as its collections needed to be packed up and stored off site whilst much required painting took place. Reopening has of course been hampered by lockdowns. If you are inspired by the rich history in the souvenir edition l hope readers will visit the museum on Sunday afternoons in coming months when current restrictions ease. Maybe even consider becoming a member of MDHS. Libby Gillingham, Mornington
Rubbish watch The first law of cheating on your neighbours is to ensure that they haven’t got a neighbourhood watch label on the front entrance. Second law is to remove any outstanding bills, cricket achievement certificates, toys and stale packaged foodstuffs. And the third law is not be caught.
Sadly, some wet behind the ears youngish person failed all three and even left poor Teddy bear among all the olives for all to see and forensically identify the lowlife for the police to follow up, the local cricket club to locate and the shire’s environmental protection department hit squad to prosecute. You’ll be glad to know that along with no fines for coveting our ratepayers paid for DVDs, CDs and those funny old fashioned papery things, yes books, Mornington Peninsula Shire has put your case in the too hard basket. You have survived the shame and local law penalties of being awarded the Crap Neighbour Award of the Year for our little backwater unmade road paradise in Woodlands. I am so pleased you got off your lazy butt and swept up your excess crap tout suite and retrieved your little possum’s well deserved team player award certificate because you are surely getting the Dingbat Award. I am personally available to train you in after dark dumping for a fee and ensure you that my wonderfully clean shire bins are being filmed with CCTV on Thursday, so please smile the next time, just for the record. Also be aware, should you make the mistake again of leaving whole shopping bags of unopened croissants, pies and doughnuts, please wrap them securely and add jam and butter. Ian Morrison, Mount Eliza
Stress relief I’d like to express my feelings for the man who, like me, was under stress at lunch time on Friday 18 June. Attending the emergency entrance at Frankston Hospital after leaving family members and being
unable to act as an advocate at a time when they needed one, all due to COVID restrictions. He asked if I was OK. I wasn’t. I’d had a previous bad experience at a local hospital in leaving a loved one who was left untreated until the next day when it was realised how serious his condition was, not being able to swallow or talk, with an as yet undiagnosed illness. After that I’d said I’d never again leave one of mine without an advocate. Here I was doing what I’d said I’d never do. The man had a real anguish too, leaving a younger son and I’ve thought of him ever since. I’d like to know if all turned out well for him. My husband is on the mend after two weeks in hospital and had the best of treatment. I’m grateful and thank that man for showing with a word that he cared for another. Philippians, chapter 2 verse 4 in the Bible says we should do that. He did this at a time when he was stressed, a rare thing. Paula Page, Rye
Cape of neglect The function of a local government authority is to meet the needs of all the citizens within its area of responsibility. However, since the establishment of the Mornington Peninsula Shire in 1994 the Cape Schanck community has received $120,000 of shire budgets. This allocation was for two secondhand bus shelters and a further allocation of $100,000, five years ago, for the development of a Cape Schanck Reserve, which has yet to be designed, let alone implemented. The Cape Schanck community forms part of, but is not currently connected to, a significant number of tourism attractions in the Mornington Peninsula National Park which surrounds the Cape Schanck settlement, benefitting the general Victorian public and the shire. The most recognisable asset of Cape Schanck is the Cape Schanck lighthouse which was the second lighthouse built in Victoria together with the prominent outcrop of Pulpit Rock at the very tip of the
cape as well as the very popular Bushrangers Bay, all of which attract over 350,000 visitors each year. In the past two [shire] budgets we sought an allocation for a feasibility study into the development of a track along Cape Schanck Road on the grounds of safety for local residents and tourists alike by connecting the road track to existing tracks in the national park. However, on both occasions our submissions were rejected. The Cape Schanck community does not need expensive sporting facilities, our needs are simple. We believe our needs are not being met by the shire. We will again submit our request for a feasibility study into a track down Cape Schanck Road in next year’s budget. Maybe on our third attempt we will be successful. Barrie Rimmer, president, Friends of Cape Schanck
Stepping back Terra Australis was a group of colonies in the 19th century. It became a federation in the 20th century. It appears to [have] returned to being a group of colonies in the 21st century Geoffrey Lane, Mornington
Changes needed I would like to thank Cr David Gill for instigating Mornington Peninsula Shire Council opposition to Ryman Healthcare’s proposal in Mount Eliza. David ensured that the VCAT position of council was about protecting our green wedge. Broad community support for this must not be overlooked. The state government Planning Minister [Richard Wynne] should now amend the planning scheme so that planning applications no longer allow loopholes that enable unacceptable developments in the green wedge zone. The VCAT decision, although a big win on amenity grounds, still allows inappropriate developments in the green wedge. Steve Karakitsos, president, South Eastern Centre for Sustainability
100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
‘Battle of Dromana’ - Carrum delegates ridicule reports Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON Thursday night, July 14th, the delegates of the Mornington Peninsula Football Association met at Copsey’s Hotel, Somerville, when the President (Cr P. McArthur) presided. Crs Rigby, Stephens, and Griffeth, and Messrs H. McCulloch, Cameron, Firth, Simcock, Wilkinson, Carigg, G. McLear, P. Floyd and Morphett were also present. Mr E. Laging (Carrum) wrote objecting to the repeated appointment of White as umpire for matches in which Carrum played. It was stated that White had umpired three Carrum matches successively – against Somerville and Hastings at Carrum and the match at Dromana. It was alleged that White permitted rough play without hindrance. Mr R. Clydesdale (Dromana) wrote objecting to umpires travelling to the various matches with competing teams, but nothing was done in the matter by the delegates. Umpire James (East Melbourne), wrote stating that he umpired the match between Dromana and Carrum and he reported Jim McLear (Dromana) for striking Tom Feavor (Carrum) with his clenched fist in a very cowardly way. There were no police present. Mr Lou Carigg (Dromana) – Well, that’s the limit! The audacity of James is incomprehensible! Why, he wasn’t there; it was Les White who umpired the match! Cr H. Rigby (Carrum) – None were more disgusted than we to see White at Dromana. Mr G. McLear (Dromana) – He
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admitted to me that he was White, saying that James was seriously ill with pneumonia and couldn’t come. Mr H. McCulloch (Frankston) – As the man, James, was apparently never on the ground, we should not deal with the report. Mr McLear (Dromana) – As captain, he should have told me that he intended to report Jim McLear. The rules demand it, but he did not mention the matter to me. Mr Cameron (Frankston) – All we should do is find out who did umpire and report the matter to the League. Messrs Carigg and McCulloch moved to that effect. There were no dissentients. Mr Carrigg (Dromana) said that the match between Carrum and Dromana was the most disgraceful he had ever witnessed. Jim McLear was greatly provoked before he hit Feavor, who had deliberately charged “Bunny” Dyson. Jim McLear was one of the finest men on the peninsula, yet he was violently attacked with sticks and stones. Cr Stephens, (Carrum) – Oh, out it out! Mr Carrigg – Carrum was looking for gore all the time. (Laughter). I say they never should have been admitted to the Association. Mr Firth (Somerville) – But the Dromana delegates voted in favor of the Naval Base and Carrum being admitted! Mr G. McLear (Dromana) – I have nothing against the Carrum players. I blame the umpiring and one or two spectators for the whole trouble. Cr Griffeth (Mornington) – I voted to admit Carrum and the Naval 28 July 2021
Base. I would do so again. My only complaint against Carrum is that they proved themselves “too hot” for Mornington. (Laughter) We are going to try and square things up when we meet next time. (Laughter). Cr Rigby (Carrum) – I am proud of the Carrum players and their supporters, and deeply resent Mr Carrigg’s imputations of cowardice. Mr Cameron (Frankston) – Carrum beat us fairly and square; we have no complaints to make. Mr McCulloch (Frankston) – Hear, hear. The matter then dropped. Mr Carrigg asked whether Johnston and Laidlaw, now playing with Carrum, were the same Johnston and Laidlaw who, with McAuly, were disqualified for life at Chelsea last season by the Federal Association? The President – I have no knowledge of the matter. Mr Carrigg – I am quoting from the Moorabbin “News,” which says players of the same name were rubbed out for life. Do the Carrum delegates know anything about it ? Cr Stephens – I know absolutely nothing about it. Cr Rigby – It’s a surprise to me. I will make it my business to investigate those charges. The President – It will be unfortunate for Carrum if they are – I don’t say they are the same players who were disqualified for life. In that case, Carrum would probably lose all their matches. Cr Griffeth moved, and Mr Carrigg seconded, that the secretary get particulars from the Federal Association and invite these two players to sign
a declaration that they were not disqualified for life; and that the matter be also referred to the League. *** MR P. Wheeler will give a lecturette on “A Trip to Fiji,” at the Frankston Progress Association meeting next Tuesday evening. *** WHEN the Railway Commissioners visited Frankston last week, they were met by the Shire President, (Cr Mason), and Crs Oates and Wells. Mr Clapp again assured the deputation that the electrification of the Frankston line would be completed by August next year, and in the meantime he did not propose to alter the running of trains to Frankston. Mr Clapp said he would take steps to obviate the blocking of the evening express outside the Frankston station and promised to enquire into the practicability of providing a traffic sub-way at Beach Street crossing. *** AT the quarterly meeting of the Peninsula Schools Committees Association, held on Wednesday night, at Frankston, (Cr W. Armstrong in the chair) it was decided to organise a combined picnic to Royal Park in November next. The shire president, Cr Mason, was present, and invited the committee to attend a meeting of the council’s subcommittee on Monday evening next to further consider the idea of securing an Elementary High School for the peninsula. *** THE gale last Friday night, from the effects of which Frankston escaped, wrought considerable damage, howev-
er, at Mornington, where the damage is estimated at £1500. The tide was one of the highest for many years, and the wind sweeping in from the north-west, with no obstacle to mitigate its force, drove the waves high up over the foreshore. At Fisherman’s Beach, Mornington, 44 bathing boxes were wrecked and washed away, and broken timber and wreckage were piled up in some places three feet high. Rowing boats were torn from their moorings and smashed to bits. At many points, the cliffs, undermined by the wind lashed waves, were eaten away to the extent of 8 or 10 feet. Even the massive stone coping of the sea wall at the pier could not withstand the onslaught. Though the blocks of stone were fastened together with heavy iron staples, they were lifted and all swept up on to the roadway and the pier, the decking of which suffered considerable damage. It has been suggested by residents along the peninsula bayside that since the deepening of the entrances to Port Phillip the volume of water and the rise and fall of the tide has increased considerably, and the erosion has consequently become greater. The steady encroachment of the sea has become more marked – what was a green sward at Mornington 10 years ago is now below high water mark – and experiences at Mornington prove that something will have to be done to prevent the inevitable ravages by the waves to public and private property. *** From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 22 July 1921
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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
Notes from the Bunker: Living La Vida Lockdown By Stuart McCullough THERE ought to be a term for it. For lack of an alternative, I’m going with ‘Pfizerized’. As of last week, that’s what I am. Not only did getting vaccinated give me some peace of mind, it also provided me with a legitimate reason for travelling further than five kilometres. I was so excited to be going anywhere that I hung my head out the window, kelpie-style, to enjoy to full sensory experience of motion. For I am not enjoying lockdown. Not at all. On Monday, I started to look forward to bin night. Which is on Wednesday. As a general rule, I consider bin night a chore; something that must not be forgotten rather than something for which I am breathlessly counting down the hours. After a week of lockdown, the idea of having a legitimate reason to walk down to the end of the driveway and back again was a giddy thrill I hoped would sustain me. Tuesday, in a word, was a surprise. As I made my morning commute – which now consists for walking from the kitchen to the study while trying not to spill my coffee – I felt I was being watching. As my head snapped upwards and I duly spilled my white with one all over the floorboards, I noticed a fox standing at my backdoor, staring in. For a moment, each of us looked at the other, unsure of what to do. There are foxes around the neighborhood, but this is the first time I’ve been stalked by one. Clearly, lockdown has emboldened the animal kingdom more generally. Sensing weakness, some of them have decided that now is the time to assert themselves and launch their take over. The fox seemed nonplussed
and sauntered around the backyard before disappearing behind the shed. Possibly to get more foxes by way of reinforcement.
Finally, the big day arrived. To make the most of it, I put on my dinner suit and casually strutted down the driveway with both the regular bin and re-
cycling bin. I live in an area where the local council gives you a regular sized recycling bin, but a smaller regular bin that is somewhere between an adult sized wheelie bin and a Coles minicollectible. It fits enough garbage; it’s just that to wheel it around, you’d ideally be no taller than four feet. Mind you, I’ve never met anyone from my local council who, for all I know, may all be Oompa Loompas. Despite the awkwardness of carrying my regular bin while rolling the recycling bin down the driveway, I found that my neighbors had put their bins out already. Meaning that I had completely squandered my only chance for meaningful human contact for the entire week. I resolved to message my neighbors and synchronize our watches so that, in future, we could make the most of one of the few sanctioned reasons for being outside. Thursday was the big one. That’s the day I’d allowed for take away food. Forget Uber Eats. I wanted the full experience of walking somewhere to pick up a meal. Masking up, I put a bag under my arm and began purposefully striding towards the main street; passing as I did, my empty bins which I hadn’t taken in because I was saving that for a special occasion. I was on a mission. I’m a big believer in the whole ‘QR Code’ thing. So much so, that I’ve installed them at the entry points to every room in my house, despite the fact that I live alone. Even an early morning trip to visit the water closet isn’t complete if I don’t scan in. You can’t be too careful. As I continued walking to the main drag, I clutched the phone in my pocket, ready to whip it out and
do my duty. As I approached the entrance, I pulled out my phone to find a message that said it was ‘disabled’ except if it was an emergency. This was unexpected. A phone is currently the passport to pretty much everything and I had no idea which buttons I’d inadvertently pushed to achieve this result. It was unclear how long this telephonic paralysis was going to last. I was also unsure whether picking up a kebab would constitute an emergency as such, although I was kind of peckish. Luckily, the phone unlocked itself and I was able to scan in and get dinner. Although, that said, there was a brief moment of awkwardness when I’m sure the person serving me said it would be ‘forty dollars’ which, unless you’re at an airport (and, let’s face it, none of us are), is quite a lot for a kebab. It then became apparent that between the mask and Perspex screen, I’d simply misheard him. As of Friday, the fox is yet to return. It’s another five days until bin night and there’s not a whole lot to look forward to. I’ve taken to wearing my dinner suit all day, every day. I can’t be sure, but I think it’s making other people in Zoom meetings feel uncomfortable. For now, though, I’m taking some assurance in being fully vaccinated and in knowing that others are keen to get theirs also. It will all be over soon. Or, at least, I hope so. We need to get out of this thing before the foxes get a chance to mobilize and take over once and for all. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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By Craig MacKenzie ALEX Whyte is confident that Peninsula Strikers can finish the season in style. The 22-year-old is back at the club where his career kicked off and can’t wait for a season reboot. “I think we’ve been unlucky in the majority of our games this year,” Whyte said. “We’re just missing that one element that could turn our losses and draws into wins but I’m confident it’ll be coming soon. “We’ve got a lot of quality players and if we ever get back out there we can really finish the season strongly.” The fuse that could ignite the side and trigger a surge up the ladder may be star striker Ben Doree who is tipped to return after a brief spell with State 1 side Richmond. “Ben’s trained with us and he’d be a great acquisition for the second half of the season,” Whyte added. “But we need to give a 90-minute performance week-in week-out and where we end up on the ladder is entirely in our own hands.” Whyte started playing in Strikers’ under-7s before his link with coach Jean Dimanche took him to Richmond, South Melbourne and eventually Bentleigh Greens. “He took a group of us to all three clubs and also arranged an overseas tour to Italy when I was 15 where we played against a number of different teams. “When he took us to Bentleigh it was in the under-16s and I also played under Artour Kirichian, now at Springvale White Eagles, and Patrick Thompson in the under-20s who’s now with Kingston City.” Frankston Pines coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor was at Greens enjoying a successful stint as the club’s under-20s coach during Whyte’s progression to that level.
Aiming high: Alex Whyte in action for Peninsula Strikers earlier this season in an FFA Cup tie at Centenary Park. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
Taylor then joined Langwarrin for the 2018 season and that impacted on the youngster’s next move. “I’d hoped to get into Langwarrin’s senior squad but went with ‘Squizzy’ in the 20s to start out with. “I was seen as one of the older boys in the team which helped with my leadership and it definitely developed my game. “In 2019 I signed with the seniors under Scott (Miller) and Jamie (Skelly) and played half a season before joining Strikers. “Both Scott and Jamie thought that Strikers was a good option for me to test myself against men especially on the physical side of my game.”
Nichols’ gutsy gelding on track for Spring HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou STREETS of Avalon is right on track for his Spring targets after running a gallant second in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. The tough six-year-old gelding sat outside the leader in the day’s feature sprint and was one of the first horses to come off the bridle turning for home. Showing plenty of determination, Streets of Avalon didn’t give in under the pressure and fought off several challenges in the straight. But, a late dive from the Phillip Stokes-trained Sansom proved costly as the four-year-old gelding got his head down right on the line to nab
“I need to improve my strength and my capability to win that second ball. “I still have to get used to playing against men but I’m getting there. “It’s not just about playing pretty football which is what most of my career has involved. “It’s also about hard work and putting your body on the line for the team.” In State 3 news Frankston Pines has been told by council that a return to Monterey Reserve has been targeted for April next year. The club’s usual home ground is undergoing a multi-million dollar makeover. Council also told Pines that its current joint tenancy of Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve may be extended to 2022 as Pines looks to expand its All Abilities program as well as developing junior programs involving two or three junior teams and MiniRoos. Meanwhile Football Victoria hopes to resume competition this weekend restrictions permitting. The state body emailed clubs on Friday explaining its intention to use every opportunity to return to competition as soon as possible and was hoping that it would get the green light from state government for a season reboot. FV’s competitions team is working on the fixtures with a view to completing a full season but stressed the ever-changing circumstances the sport faces and the need to be agile and flexible when reacting to them.
the victory. Mornington-based trainer Shane Nichols said it was a huge first-up performance from his dual Group One winner. “He was very brave,” Nichols said. “It was just the bob of the head that was out of sync otherwise he probably wins but he’s on track for a very good spring as long as we can draw a gate and get good weather.” Despite the tough run, Nichols said the gelding has come through it in “really good shape”. Streets of Avalon will have a three-week break before heading back to Caulfield for the Group Two P.B Lawrence Stakes (1400m). If all goes well, he’ll head third-up into the Group One Memsie Stakes (1400m) a fortnight later.
Out-bobbed: Shane Nichols’ Streets of Avalon finishes a narrow second to Sansom in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield. Picture: Supplied
Danny Verdun was in charge at Centenary Park when Whyte made the switch. “I really enjoyed my time under Danny and I’ll always be grateful to him for giving me my senior debut. “I went there to play week-in week-out and I was happy to do that in whatever role he gave me. “I started in midfield because there had been an injury to Jonny Guthrie and when he came back I switched to right back and finished the season at left back.” Verdun resigned and Paul Williams was appointed but COVID-19 shut down the 2020 season. When teams were allowed to start training again it ushered in an unusually lengthy pre-season. “I think we started back in late September or early October,” White said. “Paul started bringing in the players he wanted then we hit the track and were working pretty hard. “We were gathering momentum and started playing games early. “I think our first game was on 3 January and I think we played 11 or 12 games which was good for our fitness and helped us to gel together. “I thought we were looking really good and we were confident within ourselves of doing things then we’ve had this stop-start stuff which is unfortunate.” Despite the delays Whyte’s aims haven’t changed – aside from playing as long as he can he wants to continue to test himself. “One of my ambitions is to play at as high a level as possible and I’m going to continue to work hard and see what opportunities arise.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES Friday 30 July, 8.30pm Heatherton Utd v Skye Utd – Bosnia and Herzegovina Centre Chelsea v Seaford Utd – Edithvale Recreation Reserve FC Noble Hurricanes v Somerville Eagles – Alex Nelson Reserve Saturday 31 July, 3pm Mornington v Boroondara-Carey Eagles – Dallas Brooks Park Peninsula Strikers v Collingwood City – Centenary Park Hampton East Brighton v Frankston Pines – Dendy Park Baxter v Sandown Lions – Baxter Park Mount Martha v Rosebud – Civic Reserve Aspendale Stingrays v Bunyip District – Jack Grut Reserve Saturday 31 July, 4pm Goulburn Valley Suns v Langwarrin – John McEwen Reserve
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Women in Local Government Ula Robinson was the Shire Secretary for the former Shire of Mornington between 1917 and 1919. This was during the First World War when many women entered the workforce to supplement the shortage of male labour. Ula was highly respected in her field. When she joined the Shire of Mornington, she had already worked as the acting Shire Secretary in the Gippsland district of Traralgon since March 1914. When Ula left in 1919, the Shire of Mornington presented her with a
certificate of appreciation for her work. They congratulated her “upon her able handling of the duties of a position unique to her sex”. The records remind us of the challenges and inequalities faced by women in the workplace during this time. Pay Book records confirm that Ula Robinson had taken up the role of Shire Secretary in November 1917 to fill in for Thomas Joseph Nihill who had enlisted in World War 1. His monthly Salary was 20 pounds. Miss Robinson received 10 pounds per month while occupying his role.
Far Right: Miss Ula Robinson, Shire of Mornington Secretary 1917-1919. Shire Archive Collection.
Progress By the early twentieth Century, Mornington Peninsula farmland was increasingly subdivided into residential Estates. The Archive holds many subdivision plans and posters for these Estates up to the 1960s. This development explosion significantly expanded the role of local government and saw a dramatic increase in holiday properties and family homes.
Left: Promotional material, Beleura Hill Estate Subdivision Mornington. Shire Archive Collection Far left: Map showing the allotments for the Tanti Park Subdivision, Mornington, 1941. Shire Archive Collection.
Influenza At the end of the First World War in 1918, the world faced an Influenza pandemic, which they called the Pneumonic Influenza. Its less preferred name was ‘Spanish Influenza’. In Australia, the government issued warnings about how local government might respond to protect the community. By early 1919, it was necessary for those measures to be implemented in Victoria. We have many original sources in our Shire Archives that demonstrate how the restrictions
impacted on life at the Council and in the local community. This letter from the Victorian Retail Cycle & Motor Cycle Traders’ Association, is one of many received cancelling local events due to influenza restrictions. (13th February 1919.) ‘Please take note that owing to the Influenza regulations the usual bay picnic of the above Association will not be held next Saturday as arranged.’
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Main street of Rye and a man carrying seaweed on his back, Rye beach, circa 1886. Picture: Samuel Calvert, State Library of Victoria
A family-run business with a creative eye for memorable events The Rye Carnival, from its humble beginnings in 1955, was established by the Wittingslow family to assist with the raising of funds for the rebuilding of the Rye RSL, which had been destroyed by fire. Since then, the Carnival has grown and developed into a much loved, iconic attraction in Rye, delivering wide ranging benefits to the local community as a whole by providing work for locals, generating income and expenditure for the local businesses. As well as offering memorable experiences to local families, in excess of $1 million has been directed from the Carnival revenue into local charities over the last fifty years.
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The Wittingslow’s family business has always worked alongside the local community to ensure that the Carnival plays an integral and active role in providing not only a platform for celebrating Christmas, New Year and the January holidays in Rye for the local residents, but also in lifting and developing community spirit, through its active marketing program.
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The Carnival also gives visitors to the Mornington Peninsula a reason to travel to Rye and spend time, money and resources in the township.
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The O’Shannessy name became synonymous with coach touring in the 1980’s and the company is still thriving today. From the early days of towing the kitchen trailer behind the Denning coach, with Margaret O’Shannessy producing delicious bacon and egg breakfasts and Laurie O’Shannessy sharing his passion and knowledge of the Australian landscape, they traversed the length and breadth of our beautiful outback with their passengers. Fast forward to 2021 and Laurie’s son Chris O’Shannessy and his wife Bernadette are still running the business out of their Rye office opposite the Rye Yacht Club. O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours offer fully escorted tours around Australia and until recently several overseas tours each year. A chauffeured door to door pick up and return is all part of the service at O’Shannessy’s. You never know, you might even get picked up in a vintage Rolls Royce! The O’Shannessy’s name will be very familiar to many southern peninsula residents as they also operate many of the local school buses. Now Chris and Bernadette’s own children have started to accompany Chris on tour, acting as tour directors and showing the same enthusiasm for the role as their parents, and grandparents always have. Although there have been recent challenges in the tourism industry, Chris and Bernadette’s passion for continuing this multi-generational business and the care of their customers is unwavering.
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A property advertisement for “Rye Beach Estate”, circa 1920’s, selling blocks of land in Tootgarook. Picture: National Library of Australia
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The Gracefield Hotel, built in 1875. Picture: Rye Historical Society
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Rye Hotel, circa 1930’s. Picture: Rye Historical Society
Australian Prime Minister Stanley Bruce at the Rye Hotel, 1928. Picture: Rye Historical Society
Early camping at Rye. Picture: Rye Historical Society
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The Pier Store, Rye. Picture: Rye Historical Society
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Rye Primary School, circa 1890. Picture: Rye Historical Society
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