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Decade of hope BALMY weather overnight on Saturday made life easier for the more than 300 people who took part in the 10th annual Relay For Life on the peninsula. The event started in the United States in 1985 and was first held in Victoria in 1999. The relay was an opportunity for family, friends and colleagues to get together with the community and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight
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Sesquicentennial gift: Left, Flinders District Historical Society president Jo Monie, Flinders Community Association president Peter Monie, former association president Peter Hall, and Patricia Macdonald and Ranald Macdonald of the association’s sculpture committee in front of a structure showing the size and shape of the Andrew Rogers sculpture I Am at the roundabout on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Mike Hast Above, a digital image of the sculpture as it would look on the roundabout.
Town divided over 150th sculpture gift United Nations building in New York. A Flinders Community Association sculpture committee has been working on the project for about three years and wants to install the work, I Am, on the Cook and Wood streets roundabout near the hotel. The project does not have unanimous support and more than 100 people have signed a petition calling for the project to be shelved until “broad community consultation”, discussion about the roundabout site, and a competition to find the best sculpture have occurred. Patricia Macdonald, chairwoman of the sculpture committee, told the meeting the Flinders sculpture would further enhance the region’s reputation as a centre of sculpture. “It is remarkable that there are now six major collections of contemporary Australian sculpture on the Morning-
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drew Rogers offered the committee I Am at a substantial discount. His work sells for $300,000 plus. Sites considered included Flinders Park on Cook St opposite the hall and open space at 42 Cook St but the roundabout was chosen for its prominence and ease of obtaining planning permission from Mornington Peninsula Shire. VicRoads has already approved the project. Most people at the meeting agreed the sculpture, a version of one of the United Nations pieces, was “beautiful” and “amazing” but the roundabout was not the right location for many. About 40 per cent of people at the meeting were upset the community association had presented the idea as a fait accompli. Warwick Cruise said the community had not been asked about
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the sculpture or the location. Patricia Macdonald said roundabouts around the world had sculptures but site opponents said it was inappropriate for the town’s northerly entrance. Helen Bogdan said Flinders was a jewel, “a gentle, historic and charming town” and not all visitors would appreciate the sculpture. Others said it was odd to have the work behind a fence at the intersection with “cars going around the roundabout in the background”. FCA will now seek planning permission from the shire and Saturday’s meeting chairman Cr David Gibb said he would encourage planners to bring the matter before the council so people had the chance to comment. The petition is in Flinders shops. Flinders Community Association website: flindersvillage.com.au
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By Mike Hast FLINDERS is having a “Yellow Peril” moment with residents divided over a proposed $93,000, four-metre high bronze sculpture and its planned location. The work, which some say looks like seaweed, is to mark the 150th anniversary of the village later this year as well as the 200th anniversary of the death of Matthew Flinders, after whom the town is named. Almost 100 residents of the population of 640 packed Flinders Hall on Saturday for the first public meeting about the bronze sculpture by Andrew Rogers, a Flinders resident whose work is in galleries and private collections in Australia, Europe and the United States, including a multi-piece work in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside the
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Burglaries rise but police curb assault “I must say that, statistically, we are still seeing over 60 per cent of thefts from motor vehicles occur where vehicles are left unlocked,” Inspector Aubert said. “We are also seeing valuable items, such as mobile phones, wallets, purses and other electronic items left on display in vehicles. Please remember to protect your valuables and think before your leave your car.” In Frankston, crime was up 3.2 per cent over the year – almost three times the state average. In contract to the Mornington Peninsula, drug offences surged 21 per cent, while there was 27 per cent jump in the number of breaches of intervention orders. Most categories of crime were well down in Frankston over the 12 months
from January to December last year compared to the year before, including a 22.8 per cent drop in the number of vehicle thefts, 18.5 per cent fall in residential burglaries, 14.5 per cent decrease in assaults, and an 11.7 per cent decline in robberies. The sharp rise in the number drug crimes, including possession, trafficking and manufacturing, is an area of growing concern among senior police, with evidence suggesting the figures not only reveal higher rates of detection, but also a pattern of growing use, particularly in the case of methamphetamines, or ice. Deputy Commissioner Lucinda Nolan said rises in the number of drug offences in recent years had been mostly due to increased police numbers and better rates of detection “but the trend-
Strong women inspire change TO celebrate International Women’s Day, Mornington Peninsula Shire and Friends of Lospalos are hosting a screening of Alias Ruby Blade, the acclaimed documentary that follows the journey of Kirsty Sword Gusmao. Kirsty Sword was a young Australian activist who aspired to be a documentary filmmaker but instead became an underground operative for the Timorese resistance in Jakarta. Code-named Ruby Blade, her task was to act as a conduit of information and instruction for the enigmatic leader of the East Timorese resistance, Kay Rala “Xanana” Gusmao, who was serving a life sentence in a Jakarta prison for revolutionary activities. Through their correspondence, Kirsty and Xanana fell in love – and helped foster the birth of a nation. Alias Ruby Blade captures their love story from this beginning to the ultimate triumph of freedom in East Timor, demonstrating the power of ordinary individuals to change the course of history. Ms Sword Gusmao’s original footage from 1990 onward makes up parts of the raw and evocative documentary.
ing and analysis we’ve conducted shows there is actually an increase in the number of users”. “It’s not just now about detection, it’s also about an increasing problem of drug use in the community.” Ms Nolan said the use of methamphetamines had risen by such an extent that it was now challenging cannabis as the drug behind most offences. “You see the impact it has, particularly on the regional centres and rural communities; it is absolutely huge, how it has impacted on those families and those local communities.” Domestic violence and breaches of intervention orders were also areas of focus for police, particularly in the aftermath of the murder of 11-year-old Tyabb boy Luke Batty, who was killed by his father, Greg Anderson, in February.
Warrants for Anderson’s arrest for failing to appear in court over multiple incidents of domestic violence and breaches of intervention orders had been issued by police but had not been acted on in the weeks leading up to the murder. Ms Nolan said that while the number of breaches of intervention orders had significantly increased across Victoria, this did not mean the system was failing and instead reflected stronger enforcement by police. “When there are breaches, whether they are minor or major, police are taking action,” she said. Chief Commissioner Ken Lay said domestic violence accounted for the majority of physical attacks, with 40 per cent of crimes against a person occurring in the home. “This just underlines the impact of family violence.”
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Revolutionary activities: Kirsty Sword Gusmao with husband Xanana Gusmao, the prime minister and former president and revolutionary leader of Timor-Leste.
Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor, Cr Antonella Celi, said International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March was an opportunity for the community to celebrate the achievements of women such as Ms Sword Gusmao, whose mother live on the peninsula. “The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is inspiring change,” Cr Celi said. “On this day we should celebrate the achievements of all women in our community and across the world. “Women have worked hard to inspire and achieve many positive outcomes for our society and there are many role models that we can draw on as being exemplary in their achievements.
“All women play a pivotal role in contributing to many areas of our society and there is still a lot more to be done. I would encourage women to give some thought to areas that may still need some attention and improvement and come forward to inspire change.” The screening of Alias Ruby Blade is at 7pm on Friday 7 March at the council chambers in Queen St, Mornington. Bookings are essential and can be made by visiting www. internationalwomensday.com/ aliasrubyblade or calling 5950 1685. Entry by gold coin, with all proceeds going to support projects for women in East Timor.
THE latest Victoria Police crime figures show the family home remains the most common location for crimes committed against the person, a category that includes assault, sexual assault and rape. And the Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service warns that family violence rates will continue to grow unless urgent action is taken. In the lead-up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, crisis service chief executive Annette Gillespie said family violence exacted a far greater toll on the community than people imagined. “We know that one in three women will experience family violence or sexual assault in their lifetime. At least one woman a week is killed by a partner or ex-partner in Australia,” Ms Gillespie said. For every family violence death or serious injury that makes the news, there were thousands more women suffering at the hands of abusive partners or ex-partners, usually behind closed doors, she said. “We expect these rates to increase over coming years because we know that less than half of people who experience family violence will report it to police.” Ms Gillespie said International Women’s Day was an opportunity to take action against the inequalities that women and girls still suffer in Australia and across the world. “Violence against women is both
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the cause and consequence of gender inequality and is an abuse of the power imbalance between men and women. “It is used to enforce gender roles and norms, and assumes that women are inferior to men. “We can only truly tackle violence against women if we address gender inequality as a core element.” Ms Gillespie said all society benefited when women and girls reached their full potential. “In Australia, the pay gap between men and women costs the economy $93 billion every year. Women are also two and a half times more likely to live in poverty in their old age than men. “Family violence alone costs the economy $13.6 billion every year – a figure that is expected to rise to $15.6 billion in 2021 unless we take serious preventative steps.” Mornington Peninsula police commander Inspector Neil Aubert said more needed to be done to address the issue of domestic violence. “Family violence is an ongoing statewide issue that takes a terrible toll on families and the wider community,” he said. “These destructive behaviours will remain a priority for police and support groups.” Women suffering domestic violence can call the Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service’s 24-hour crisis line on 1800 015 188. Chris Brennan
By Chris Brennan MORNINGTON Peninsula crime rates increased by less than 1 per cent last year compared to the previous year, well down on the state average, with a 20 per cent drop in the number of drug offences detected the most significant area of improvement. The number of assaults and other “crimes against the person” were well down over the year from January to December 2013 compared to 2012, but the positive result was offset by a sharp rise in property crimes, led by a 15.4 per cent jump in the number of homes burgled and a 7.2 per cent rise in vehicle thefts. Mornington Peninsula police commander Inspector Neil Aubert said increased incidents of theft from motor vehicles was another area of concern for police.
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Art derived from Sunday drives JENNY Riddle’s paintings of the Mornington Peninsula evoke her memories of Sunday drives. “Being witness to such ethereal beauty is what inspires me to paint,” she said of her exploration of “nostalgia-driven imagery”. Landscapes are portrayed in diffused light with fields and lone trees presenting the illusion of transient hinterland scenes.
Riddle’s work has been described as “harking back to the Romantic landscape painters of the 19th century” while “striving to connect man with nature”. The “Sundays” exhibition at Manyung at Sorrento contains some of the latest works of the Red Hillbased artist (pictured) who a decade ago launched her career with the gallery.
Since painting under Howard Arkley while at Moorabbin TAFE in 1988-89, she has won “best seascape” at the 2008 Flinders Art Show, regularly exhibits in Perth and Sydney, and is represented in corporate and private collections in Australia and Europe. Manyung at Sorrento is at 113A Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento, phone 9787 2953.
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Walker’s been going coastal for 40 years By Mike Hast GRAHAM Patterson’s ambition to walk the entire coastline of Victoria including Port Phillip had an inauspicious start. In the early 1970s he decided to walk from Port Fairy to Portland but part-way along the route ended up struggling out to the road and hitch-hiking into Portland to catch the train back to Melbourne. “It was only about two inches on the map and looked easy,” he said. “But I was under-prepared, young and not very smart: I carried too much in my backpack but not enough water and had to give up.” Some time later, the avid bushwalker decided to walk the whole Victorian coast but has never again been unprepared. During the walks he began to wonder about what he was seeing. What are these animals and plants? How was the rock layer in that cliff formed? What was this place like 150 years ago? Mr Patterson’s inquiring mind and his adventures on the coast over all those years have led to him self-publishing a book, Coastal guide to nature and history – Port Phillip Bay, the first in what he hopes will be a series covering all of the state’s coast with Western Port likely to be his next book. He started walking sections of Port Phillip’s coast about 15 years ago and has covered all 260 kilometres. The guide is divided into four sections: Point Lonsdale to Geelong, Avalon to Williamstown, Port Melbourne to Frankston, and Mt Eliza to Point Nepean. It contains general walking and safety advice, Aboriginal and European
history, coastal animals and plants, landforms, and management. Mr Patterson, who started walking the coast in his mid-20s and is now in his mid-50s, spent hours researching in libraries, historical societies and talking with experts. He also returned to places previously walked after having the book idea to take photos and has included historic images. “There are fascinating stories of human enterprise such as Wilbraham Liardet’s original tourism business at Port Melbourne, coastal industries such as the cement factory at Fossil Beach near Mornington in the 1860s, and a depot at Altona for exporting explosives,” he said. The book covers the creation of Port Phillip and its repeated filling and emptying over millions of years, and the fiery formation of the volcanic western shore. “Some parts of the coast are not easy to reach, and maps and advice will help people find them.” Mr Patterson told The News he had walked about three-quarters of the state’s coast. “I’ve walked every kilometre between South Australia and Wilsons Promontory, and some stretches further east. Well, almost – I paddled a kayak past some mangrove shores, and I missed a few places where access to the coast is forbidden. I think I’ll need another lifetime to tick off the rest of the shoreline.” Coastal guide to nature and history – Port Phillip Bay by Graham Patterson, 172 pages, paperback, $30 post-free from www.coastalguidebooks.net.au
Coast with the most: Avid bushwalker Graham Patterson has walked Victoria’s coastline between South Australia and Wilsons Promontory, and written the first in a series of books, Coastal guide to nature and history – Port Phillip Bay. Picture: Gary Sissons
Sundays is an ode to the Sunday drives spent in our childhood years exploring the changing country landscapes, in particular, the beautiful Mornington Peninsula whereby my love for this land first begun. My memories of the passing countryside have fuelled this body of work, as I recall and relive my focus and Preview works online manyunggallery.com.au fascination for the lone tree, the endless fields of tall swaying grasses and the openness from which my imagination could Exhibition continues until 20 March, 2014 roam and run free.
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Shire’s five-year plan for ‘positive ageing’ MORE than a third of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s population will be over the age of 60 by 2030 and the shire has released a five-year plan to enhance “the health, participation and security of older people in the community”. A Community for All Ages – the Shire’s Positive Ageing Strategy 20132018 was launched last week. It covers transport, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, community services and health services, and outdoor spaces and buildings. At the launch, the mayor, Cr Antonella Celi, said the peninsula had the second-highest aged population in Victoria with more than 30 per cent of residents over 60 compared to the Melbourne metropolitan average of 17 per cent. “The figures highlight the need for council to bring positive ageing to the forefront of all its decision-making,” she said. “A Community for All Ages outlines a ‘whole of council’ and ‘whole of community’ approach to ensure people on the peninsula are supported to age well and to promote optimal health and wellbeing,” she said. Cr Celi said the shire developed an “elder citizens strategy” in 2001, “one of the first councils in Victoria to help plan its service provision for older community members”. The plan “further develops this early strategy to ensure the provision of infrastructure and age-friendly neighbourhood designs that enhance the
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On the go: Helping launch the shire’s positive ageing strategy last Thursday were, from left, shire positive ageing officer Helen Ridgeway, Professor Xinghuo Yu of RMIT, shire CEO Michael Kennedy, the mayor Cr Antonella Celi, Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders founding chairwoman Delys Sargeant, PACE chairwoman Marilyn Godley, the shire’s disability and aged services manager Jenny Van Riel, and its director of sustainable communities Rob Macindoe.
physical, social and economic environment of the community”. It would “enhance opportunities for older people to live and age well as valued contributors to their community, and ensure they build and maintain strong social connections as they age”. The mayor said the shire worked with Peninsula Advisory Committee
for Elders (PACE) to research current government policy and international best practice, and consulted with local agencies and community members “to determine the needs of the peninsula’s ageing community”. PACE chairwoman Marilyn Godley said the advisory committee included shire officers, PACE members and
members of peninsula agencies. Community summits will be held annually from 2015 to discuss and report on strategy implementation. Copies of the strategy are at shire offices in Rosebud, Mornington and Hastings, at shire libraries, online at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Positive_ Ageing or call 1300 850 600.
WHILE technology, social media and teleconferencing may be lessening the opportunity and the art of face-to-face business networking, six regional organisations have joined forces to hold a forum. Stories of success, best practice, latest trends or just entertainment are filling the gap at the FMP (Frankston and Mornington Peninsula) Business Breakfast Series. The inaugural breakfast was held mid-2013 with more than 260 businesses represented. This year there will be four breakfasts, two in Frankston and two in Mornington. Australia’s “lambassador” Sam Kekovich (pictured) will speak at the first breakfast at Mornington Racing Club on 20 March. Organisers say more than 200 tickets have been sold. Running the breakfasts are Frankston and Mornington Peninsula councils, Frankston Business Network, St Kilda Football Club, Monash University, and Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board. Bookings: fmpbrekky.com.au
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LETTERS
Junior footy’s new leaders
Disregard of nature
THE Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League has appointed a new executive team, with Andrew Souter taking over as president and Peter Susovich as vice-president. Both have been involved in many levels of football, from Auskick and as players, coaches and administrators. Souter played in the Northern Football League with Reservoir before taking on executive roles with Rosebud Football Club. He is on the coaching staff at Dandenong Stingrays and coached interleague last season. Susovich played in the Amateurs with Old Xaverians/CBCOB St Kilda and has performed a number of executive roles with Mt Martha Junior Fiootball Club before being the Auskick coordinator at Mt Martha/ South Mornington. MPJFL is working with the AFL to bring a new era of junior football to the peninsula. Along with regional general manager Jeremy Bourke and football development managers Ben O’Brien and Michael Roberts, the MPJFL executive plans to strengthen relations between Auskick and senior and junior players. Also on the agenda are “more dynamic finals structures”, a revamped website, a new independent tribunal for junior football, and a program for girls. The league’s long-term strategy includes developing a five-year business plan, using league umpires in the under-10s, and automating some administrative functions. It hopes a stronger working
Footy plans: Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League president Andrew Souter is developing plans for the future of footy.
relationship with the Southern Umpires Association will lift standards in junior umpiring ranks. “The MPJFL will continue to provide opportunities for all ages, abilities, cultures and genders to participate in all aspects of Australian Football, whether it be playing, umpiring, coaching, volunteering or in an administrative role,” Souter said. “The MPJFL has strong community values and will continue to maintain the highest possible standards for all participants involved in our league.” Anyone interested in becoming involved in junior football on the peninsula can go to www.mpjfl.vcfl. com.au to find their nearest club.
AFTER inspecting plans for Arthurs Seat Skylift’s gondola chairlift, I am absolutely outraged at the complete disregard for the natural beauty and tranquility of the area. This overindulgent, horrific blight on the area will destroy what is a wonderful place. In this day and age, this is simply stupefying. The plans show a blatant disregard of the visitors, residents and wildlife. The gondola will be visual and environmental pollution. It reminds me of the Sydney monorail, which took 20 years to dismantle. Even ski resorts would not damage their mountains with such a monstrosity. Keeping in mind this is a short ride to the summit, this is disgraceful, shameful, embarrassing and self-indulgent proposal. A man who heads such a respectful organisation as the CSIRO should be ashamed of himself. The Skylift shareholders will forever be known as the men who ruined Arthurs Seat. C L L Owen, Arthurs Seat
Folly on foreshore GREG Hunt, the federal Environment Minister, has expressed his support for Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) on the Rosebud foreshore in the past. Under freedom of information, I have three letters sent by Mr Hunt to John Brumby, then Labor Premier of Victoria – dated 14 January 2009, 28 May 2009 and 12 June 2009 – all suggesting that the Rosebud foreshore was the “best available option” for SPA. Mr Hunt was continually reminded of the Coastal Management Act, which he obviously chose to ignore. The Act has not been changed. So, Mr Hunt, what is your position now as Environment Minister? You
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have been very quiet of late. I would suggest that it is not a good look for you to support this folly on Rosebud foreshore and go against the Coastal Management Act. Are you for the protection of the Rosebud foreshore? Yes or no? John Cain, McCrae
SPA misinformation THERE has been much misinformation spread in the community about the poorly managed Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) project. Having lived on the peninsula for more than 50 years, and with a background in sport and recreation for most of my working career – managing an indoor pool and a sports, recreation and leisure centre for Frankston Council – I am passionate about the need for an aquatic centre in the Rosebud area. Mornington Peninsula Shire asked for public submissions for SPA in 2006. I duly wrote a submission of my thoughts, observations and ideas; I received no reply. I have followed all SPA issues and written several emails to the shire and various councillors asking a range of questions and providing suggestions; only two councillors have ever replied in the past seven years. Several years ago, the shire said it had formed a “SPA working group”. When I contacted the shire to ask about the group, I was told the group had been formed from a diverse range of people who represented various organisations around the peninsula but I have never heard anything about the group’s work. Now we are hearing about much discontent in the community about SPA. For the foreshore site are the six councillors who voted for it last December, state MP Martin Dixon, federal MP Greg Hunt and some residents.
Against the foreshore site are many other residents, including those concerned about the cost, and some don’t want SPA at all. Many are not keen for rates to rise to pay for SPA. The unrest in the community and a clear division among councillors can be clearly and squarely attributed to the shire and some councillors. We should have had an aquatic centre open and operating by now, but the shire has had an absurd “one site dependent” position. After nearly eight years, it still does not have complete approval from the state government for the foreshore site, which is Crown land owned by all Victorians. The shire will tell you that SPA on the foreshore meets several conditions including being on a bus route. But does public transport service all sporting and recreation facilities in the shire? Can’t bus routes be changed and expanded? When it was first proposed, SPA was going to cost about $10 million. Now the estimate is $35 million and still there are no plans, no site confirmation – just community discontent. Much of this discontent is over the complete lack of public consultation by the shire. Why is the community being kept in the dark about the facts of this project? The facts must be distributed to the community, then an independent poll should taken to gauge the community’s wishes. After all, it is our rates that will pay for SPA and its ongoing operational costs for the next 30 years plus. Andrew Raff, St Andrew’s Habitat Improvement, Preservation and Protection Society Send letters to the editor to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or email: team@mpnews.com.au
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Why did finance chief Kearney quit? COMMENT By David Harrison MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s finance chief Marilyn Kearney held her senior executive post for little more than a year before deciding to move on even though she was in the midst of preparing the shire’s 2014-15 budget. Ms Kearney was a star recruit to the shire, arriving in December 2012 after 11 years with the City of Monash during which time she acted briefly as chief executive. Her impressive credentials include a position on the board of Local Government Professionals and a seat on the advisory board at Monash University’s Faculty of Business and Economics. She advocates for the promotion of women to senior levels in local government. She could have been a potential replacement for shire CEO Michael Kennedy, who has presided over the shire since 1999 – a 15-year stint, remarkably long for a chief executive in any field, including local government. So why did she resign to move to a similar senior role at the City of Boroondara? Her new job could be regarded as a sideways move, leading to speculation about tensions in the shire’s Rosebud headquarters. It has been speculated that her husband did not want to move to the
case. Mr Atkins was on leave but attended the meeting, apparently keen to know the result of the vote on a matter with which he has been so closely involved for so long. Many veteran council watchers remarked on the choice of Ms Kearney to present the SPA case and her uncharacteristically flat presentation, including her use of the superseded SPA cost figure of $28 million and lack of other relevant financial information. The shire has so far resisted community requests to release the many documents she used to prepare her report. The shire will battle to attract a candidate of her calibre to the finance post. The mystery of her sudden departure will by now be well known in the local government community, possibly deterring some good potential candidates. As to her possible future at the shire as chief executive, the future of the post will come under discussion in coming months as Dr Kennedy’s contract draws to a close. Councillors have reappointed the CEO for his past two terms without advertising the job. They must decide in August – six months before Dr Kennedy’s contract expires – whether this time they will advertise his position or reappoint him for a fifth term. Perhaps Ms Kearney will apply for his job.
peninsula and that Boroondara would be an easier commute from her present home. With her long experience and wide interests, Ms Kearney might have found the shire management culture eccentric, to put it mildly. Dr Kennedy is known for his micro-management style. A hint of conflict came last year when complaints were made about the announcement that shire rates for 2013-14 would rise by 5.9 per cent when the real rise was more than 7.7 per cent. The figure was corrected to reflect the $180 municipal charge – up 12.5 per cent from the previous year – implicitly accepting that the shire’s longstanding practice of understating rates rises will have to be abandoned – a significant win for ratepayers and the cause of openness and transparency. This episode would not have gone down well with Dr Kennedy and several of his senior executives. It might have led to the decision that she, rather than Alex Atkins (infrastructure) or Stephen Chapple (planning) should present the report on the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) to councillors in December, when the foreshore site was confirmed as the preferred location for the pool. Either man, or even recreation manager Peter Gore, would have seemed a more logical choice to present the
Farewell to ‘Queen of Chardonnay’ MORE than 250 mourners farewelled the Mornington Peninsula’s “Queen of Chardonnay”, Wendy Lloyd, at a service in Mt Martha on Monday 24 February. Ms Lloyd succumbed to cancer soon after her 60th birthday. She and her husband David Lloyd had fulfilled a dream about 20 years ago when they bought a Red Hill vineyard and started making their widely appreciated range under the Eldridge Estate label. Mr Lloyd’s first wine venture used grapes from vines he planted beside the railway line in suburban Hampton before the couple moved south. Red and white roses Ms Lloyd had planted and nurtured at the end of each row of vines – red for reds, white for white wine grapes – decorated her coffin.
The Lloyds met at university while studying science. Both went on to teach the subject, Ms Lloyd at Firbank Girls’ Grammar School in Brighton, whose Bel Canto choir sang the blessing at her service. Wendy Lloyd was warmly remembered for her love of her students, her spectacular organisational ability (Firbank asked her continue preparing its timetables and the like after she left the school), her enthusiasm for Eldridge Estate vineyard and winery, and her powerful forehand. The Lloyds shared a love of tennis as well as wines of both colours, and Cavalier King Charles spaniels, many of them named after wine varieties. The couple spent much time travelling, particularly in the wine regions of France, where the photograph was taken.
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Stop Link servos: shire By Mike Hast MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire attempts to keep service stations out of its green wedge appear to have failed. State Planning Minister Matthew Guy has ignored the council’s policy by approving twin freeway service centres on Peninsula Link at Baxter. This is despite council’s refusal of the plan in 2011 and the state planning tribunal VCAT confirming the knock-back in mid-2013. But the shire is not rolling over without a sound and will ask Mr Guy to reconsider his decision. Mr Guy has disappointed councillors and the shire’s executive team by approving an amendment to the shire’s planning scheme to enable the freeway service centres (FSCs) to go ahead – all without input from the council. This is despite new plans substantially reducing the size of the twin complexes on either side of the freeway (“Smaller servos in Baxter wedge”, The News, 18/2/14). Cr David Gibb told The News that Mr Guy had sought council’s views on the matter but then gone ahead and approved the change before the council could comment. Cr Gibb was among councillors strongly opposed to the FSCs in 2011 when the council knocked back the proposal. Melbourne developer AA Holdings, which builds FSCs with the BP brand, appealed the council decision in the VCAT, which in mid-2013 confirmed the shire’s refusal. It has twin FSCs on Calder Freeway in Keilor, Hume Freeway at Wallan, Princes Freeway at Officer, EastLink tollway between Ferntree Gully Rd and Wellington Rd, and Geelong Bypass at Lovely Banks.
A report to councillors presented on Monday night last week stated “the Minister for Roads [Terry Mulder] requested the Minister for Planning [Matthew Guy] to approve an amendment to the planning scheme”. “The circumstances of this report are unusual [as they require] council to make a decision and advocate for a matter that would appear to have already been decided,” the report stated. “However it is considered that the matters at stake are so important for both the local community and the wider community from a road safety perspective that it is incumbent upon council to undertake further advocacy.” Councillors agreed to send a letter to Mr Guy expressing disappointment about the process and calling for him to “prepare, adopt and approve a different amendment” that considers the council’s views. The council also called for investigation into the exit to the freeway from the southbound FSC, which objectors and shire officers say is not long enough for trucks and towing vehicles to attain a safe speed to rejoin the freeway. It wants a path so pedestrians walking to McDonalds, KFC, a convenience shop and coffee kiosk are not tempted to cross the freeway. It wants “adequate noise protection, control of litter, and security for the directly adjoining landowners”. In 2011, the council said the twin servos would impinge on the green wedge zone, was a “commercial development of excessive scale within the green wedge”, the design and location of the development failed to adequately protect the landscape and environmental values of the Moorooduc flood
plain, and it would “have an adverse impact on the amenity of the area with regard to noise, light and visual bulk”. “The proposal will result in the loss of agriculture land in the green wedge zone, which cumulatively jeopardises the economic viability of the Mornington Peninsula in terms of agricultural productivity.” Cr Gibb said the council’s stance had not changed since 2011. “I don’t believe there is a need for the northbound service centre; it’s just 20 minutes from Rosebud,” he said. The case for a southbound centre also was weak considering service centres on freeways leading to Peninsula Link, he said. “Shire councils over many decades have sought to protect the values of green wedge including landscape values, and habitat and biodiversity values. I’m disappointed with another assault on our green wedge.” He said the centres were against both state and local government policy. The new proposal has generated several strong objections from residents appalled that their input will not be considered by Mr Guy. The council has received just one submission in favour of the servos, from Peter Baulch of Baxter Residents and Traders Progress Action Committee, which has supported the FSCs from the beginning. Supporting the project behind the scenes is Linking Melbourne Authority, the state government body formed to oversee the building of EastLink tollway and Peninsula Link. LMA awarded the tender for the Baxter twin servos to AA Holdings in late 2010.
Parents under fire over kids in cars POLICE have backed a new KidSafe Victoria campaign that aims to drive home a message – it is never okay to leave a child unattended in a vehicle. The “No Exceptions, No Excuses” campaign, which was launched last week by the state government and KidSafe, coincided with the release of a new study that shows one in three parents admit to leaving their children unattended in cars. The study, conducted by Galaxy Research on behalf of the state government, found that 44 per cent of parents believed it was reasonable to leave their children in a parked car when the outside temperature was between 25 and 30 degrees. The survey of 1,000 Victorian parents found running into a convenience store or takeaway food outlet was the main reason cited by parents for leaving children alone in parked cars. Most of the parents surveyed underestimated the dangers of leaving children alone in a parked car, with half believing it would take more than five minutes for their child to feel the impact. Police and Ambulance Victoria data shows Frankston is Victoria’s worst offending suburb, with 25 cases of children left unattended in cars during 2013, while Mornington recorded 12 cases, Mt Martha four, and Somerville and Rosebud six each. Senior Sergeant Chris James said it was never worth the risk leaving children behind in a car, even if parents planned to be absent for less than a minute. “You can never predict whether you’re going to be delayed and the results of leaving children locked in cars for even short periods of time can be deadly,” he said. “Whatever the inconvenience might be, there’s never an excuse to leave a child unattended inside a car, even if it’s just for a minute. The dangers are just too great.” KidSafe Victoria CEO Melanie Courtney said the campaign would involve print and radio advertisements, as well as providing information to parents and carers through schools and childcare centres, in effort to reduce the risks to children. Chris Brennan
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Free libraries spread the word By Keith Platt DEFYING the trend away from printed books to digital, four new lending libraries had sprung up in Mt Martha. Fixed to front fences, the book shelves are an invitation to everyone to borrow a book. The idea originated in the United States and was brought to Mt Martha by Karen Setches and her family to coincide with last year’s National Literacy Week. The family converted an old cabinet found at the Mornington tip shop into weather-proof bookshelves. Eight-year-old Maddie made signs and Oscar, 6, “yarn-bombed” a branch and helped his mother with the painting. “It was a true family project,” Ms Setches said. “It would be great to issue a challenge to see how many more libraries could be up and running on the Mornington Peninsula by literacy week this year.” Ms Setches sent texts to neighbours and friends requesting books for children and adults. “We now have a stockpile and change them around on the shelves. Guarding against thieves is not an issue and even if a book doesn’t make its way back, at least someone out there is reading it.” A free library in New York’s Bronx district was surviving, while some US libraries had reported thefts by secondhand book dealers. “They’re now attaching stickers
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identifying the book as coming from a free library, although I don’t think it will get to that stage here,” Ms Setches said. As well as Ms Setches’ family’s “library” outside 2 Banksia Grove, there are books available outside Mt Martha Preschool at 35 Watson Rd as well as outside 42 Dominion Rd and 28 Morlyn Rd. “The concept is basically ‘take a book. Leave a book’,” Ms Setches said. “Anyone, adults and children alike, can stop by and share a book. Ours has been going for about six months and the word has spread. “We would love to spread the word on the peninsula to encourage the use of the current libraries and have more people or organisations start up their own. In our experience it has been a very rewarding community undertaking. We constantly have people stop by our library on our side fence to take a look, exchange books, take photos and have a chat. “There’s even a seat next to it to encourage people to relax and read.” Ms Setches said “the wonderful concept of free books” had also been extended to bus stops. To find out more about the original free library concept, go to littlefreelibrary.org or m.youtube.com/ watch?v=RNIYvtCthYQ for the bus stop version. The borrowers: Regulars at the front yard libraries springing up in Mt Martha are, from left, Maddie Way, Oscar Way, Hayden Robinson, Karen Setches, Bailey Fox and Jamie Robinson. Picture: Yanni
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Students make all the right orchestral moves ORCHESTRA Victoria took its “On the mOVe” program to the Mornington Peninsula last week with secondary students participating in master classes and rehearsals. Music teachers also had the opportunity to gain professional development. On the program was an intensive two-day music education workshop with Orchestra Victoria’s musicians, after which students joined orchestra members in concert.
“I love being part of a real orchestra. It’s been such a great experience working with professional musicians from Orchestra Victoria and it’s inspired me to practice even more,” said Rosebud Secondary College flute player Alexandra Dellaportas. Selected students from the program will be invited to perform with OV during the free public “mOVe Future Talent” concert at Melbourne Recital Centre in November.
Classic: Above, Orchestra Victoria’s Steve Williams conducts students from Rosebud Secondary College, Toorak College, Woodleigh School, Padua College, Peninsula School, Beaconhills College Berwick, Nossal High School and Mornington Secondary College during two days of rehearsals at Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington. Pictures: Yanni
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THE article “Pool site opposition growing” (The News, 18/2/14) listed former state government project manager Stuart Allen of Dromana as a member of Save Rosebud Foreshore’s Facebook page committee. Mr Allen attended one meeting of the committee earlier this year but is not a member of the committee. Elsewhere in the article, it was reported that Cr Andrew Dixon had made comments on the page. Cr Dixon says this is not correct. www.facebook.com/saverosebudforeshore
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By Mike Lean THE Port of Hastings Development Authority is undertaking an unprecedented program of detailed environmental, social and economic studies within Western Port to identify and explore the critical assets in the area as part of the planning works for the Port of Hastings expansion. Commercial trading in Western Port has been occurring since the 1800s and has generated significant social, economic and environmental benefits. The Port of Hastings has been shipping petroleum, gas and steel-based products for more than 40 years. This has been fundamental to underpinning the Victorian economy’s out incident and there are no recorded incidents of oil spills in Port of Hastings waters. It is important to understand that the proposed expansion will turn Hastings into a container port. The government is not proposing to develop Hastings into anything other than a container port and to continue the current trade through the port. The industrialisation of the port has even demonstrably added to the ecological values of Western Port. For instance, Long Island Spit, an area of reclaimed land created as a part of port expansion activity in the 1960s, has become an important high-tide roosting spot for birds, one that has contributed to Western Port’s value as a designated Ramsar wetland. This legacy of balanced and mutually beneficial environmental and economic benefit is one that the authority is committed to continuing and extending as we plan for container shipping expansion over the next decade. The port also plays a critical regional role in
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the implementation of Australia’s national plan for maritime environmental emergencies – a framework for preparedness and response to marine pollution incidents. The port continually reviews its protocols and procedures to maintain its exceptional track record of preventing oil spills and ensure it upholds a world-class capability to respond to marine emergencies. Over the next three to four years, the authority will be taking a holistic view of the environmental, social and economic benefits of expansion of the port to meet Victoria’s demand for container trade. Through careful planning, detailed study and extensive consultation with local communities and scientists, we can ensure the value of Western Port continues to grow both environmentally, socially and economically. Mike Lean is CEO of the Port of Hastings Development Authority.
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Chairlift meeting MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is running an informal drop-in session for residents to see the Arthurs Seat Skylift gondola chairlift planning application between 4-7pm today (Tuesday) at Safety Beach Sailing Club, Marine Drive, Safety Beach. People can meet shire officers to discuss aspects of the proposal and the planning procedure.
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A grand symphony SET on an immaculate 743-square metre block in a quiet court, this light and bright family home has a spacious floor plan allowing for a separate lounge, and a formal dining area. The smart kitchen has been updated and is part of a second casual living zone incorporating a meals area and a family room. From here you can step out to a private entertaining area that can be enclosed with cafe blinds. Comforts such as ducted heating and evaporative cooling have been installed throughout the four-bedroom home. Three of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and the larger main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite. The block has been well-landscaped with established gardens, while other external features include an extra parking bay alongside the double garage for a boat or trailer, and a garden shed at the rear of the property.
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21 Panorama Drive TOOTGAROOK $459,000 SOLAR POWER SPECIAL Sitting on a fully fenced 1032m2 block complete with spa, gazebo and water feature this house displays all the indications of family living. The 3BR brick veneer home is set in a quiet locale & incorporates 22 solar panels! Perfect for entertaining inside & out, there is a large deck, and gazebo with BBQ. An outstanding view across the treetops through every window really offers something special.
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FOLLOW the coastline around the bay and marvel at the twinkling lights as the peninsula comes to life every evening. With views that can never be built out, this splendid double storey home has a sunny, North facing entertainment deck that leads back inside to a comfortable lounge room with magnificent floor to ceiling windows that bring the great view right to the dining table. Polished floorboards feature throughout the home which also includes an updated kitchen with stone benchtops, a private study with its own entrance, and three bedrooms all with built-in robes. The main bedroom also has great views. Perfect as a weekend getaway, this elevated home is set on a manageable 539 square metre block that keeps garden upkeep to a minimum and leaves you more time to enjoy a cool drink and a meal out on the viewing deck.
BACKING onto the 14th tee at Mount Martha Valley golf course, this great family home boasts three bedrooms, two of which have built-in wardrobes, and there is a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite to the master bedroom. A handy extra is the separate study that could be a fourth bedroom if required. The home has two distinct zones which afford great space for each member of the family. Centrally located is a formal lounge and dining area which leads through into a comfortable open-plan living space that consists of a kitchen with wall-oven and dishwasher, and a casual meals and family room. Through the sliding glass door you can step out to the undercover entertaining area, and pets and children can play freely in the securely fenced backyard.
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Light refreshments will be provided on the night. When: Thursday 13th March at 6pm Where: Barry Plant Rosebud, 1/28 McCombe Street, Rosebud Bookings for this exciting event are essential as numbers are strictly limited. Reserve your place by calling Katherine on 5986 8880 or email us your contact details to: katherine.leo@barryplant.com.au
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JETMASTERâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Heat N Glo dealership sells fireplaces to builders and private customers. The well-known business has a great location with plenty of parking, and deals in traditional and modern designs, mantlepieces, marble and granite hearths, cast-iron fascias, grates and accessories. Operated by one person who sub-contracts the installations, the business will suit a suitably skilled tradesperson who ideally can also do the installations to maximise potential.
THIS attractive and well-appointed cafe has a large shop frontage and is positioned on the outside of a large shopping centre for maximum pedestrian traffic. There is seating for 30 customers inside and 35 outside. The business caters to the breakfast and lunch trade with a variety of lines including lasagne, pastries, focaccias and cakes. All equipment is in near-new condition. The weekly average turnover is more than $6000.
Jetmasterâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Heat N Glo dealership, SEAFORD Price: $299,000 plus SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151
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NEWS DESK
Saints hit streets ST Kilda footballers, coaches and various other handlers were out “spreading the red, white and black gospel” on Frankston streets on Thursday. With research showing they are one of the most popular AFL clubs in the area, there was little fear of rejection. The Saints’ foray saw them mingling with shoppers and stallholders at the regular farmers’ market. Instead of handballing footies, they
were handing out flyers about the club and free tickets to games. The club will next be taking its On The Street drive to the municipalities of Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira and Port Phillip. Research shows one of every five AFL club members in the municipalities are St Kilda members and the club is hoping the drive will further cement its position as “the bayside club” from Port Melbourne to Portsea.
Vets chip in
Coach signs: St Kilda fan Marg Farrally of Seaford asks Saints’ coach Alan Richardson for an autograph for her son, also a fan of the club. Picture: Gary Sissons
THE annual Rye RSL and Mornington Peninsula Vietnam Veterans golf day drew a full card of entrants and raised thousands of dollars for local charities. Held at the Dunes Golf Club, the charity golf day on Friday 21 February saw 118 eager golfers battle wet and windy conditions as they competed within an Ambrose format in teams of four. A total of $8,500 was raised from the event, with cheques presented to Sorrento SES, Rye CFA, Peninsula VietnamVeterans, Legacy, Rye Youth Centre, Vietnam museum and Rye Junior Cricket Club, as well as special financial assistance to help support the travel needs of outstanding young local cricketer Max Cairns. This year’s winning team was Simon Pilgram, Andrew Walton, Scott Cameron and Adam Broomhall, above, while the runner up was a team from Rye RSL consisting of Adam Boneham, Larry Seakins, Bob Beckerleg and Brendon Richardson, right. Story and pictures: Barry Irving
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BUSINESS FOCUS
Keeping your outdoor areas in tip-top shape THE team at Rosebud Saw Service are a cut above the competition, specialising in the sale and service of most popular brands of lawn mowers, ride on mowers, chainsaws, trimmers and brush cutters, blowers and vacs, and other types of outdoor power equipment. They also sell and service power tools, compressors and nail guns and are the service and warranty agents for major brands including Stihl, Honda, Makita, Graden, Pro-Scape, Greenfield, Paslode and Victa. Servicing customers in the Mornington, Rosebud, Dromana, Rye, Portsea, Sorrento, Hastings and Flinders areas, Rosebud Saw Service employs cutting edge technology to ensure the best service is delivered to customers in the shortest possible time. Rosebud Saw Service is the first outlet in Australia to employ the latest Franzen chain sharpening machine, which enables chains to be sharpened while the customer waits, usually within 10 minutes. Made in Germany and recommended by Stihl, the Franzen automatic chain sharpener sharpens all common chipper, scraper and carbide-tipped chains more accurately, evenly and quickly than other chain sharpeners. The Franzen forms an integral part of the transformation of Rosebud Saw Service into the first choice for outdoor power equipment needs on the Mornington Peninsula. Also bolstering the operation is the addition of Jeff Davies, formerly from Westernport Tractors in Hastings, and more recently Ariens Company, to the management team. The Rosebud Saw Service team have extensive experience in ride on mowers, both tractor style and zero turns, as well as Stihl products. With improved product and technical training for staff from key brand suppliers, improved workshop service, turnaround and customer service, and a new emergency services member support program for both volunteers and career members, Rosebud Saw Service is the peninsula’s first choice for outdoor power equipment sales and service. Rosebud Saw Service is located at 378 Eastbourne Rd, Rosebud. Phone 5986 2857.
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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...
Workers kill ‘monster’ stingray; choral society conductor resigns Compiled by Matt Vowell From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 7 March 1914 THERE was great excitement on the Mornington pier on Monday afternoon last, when a large stingray came swimming up close to the slip, where some men were working. One of the men seized a crow bar and drove it through the monster’s head, and the other men followed up the attack. When pulled ashore the fish measured over 7 feet in length and 5ft 3in in width, and turned the scale at 2 cwt. *** MR Walter Jennings, the conductor of the Choral and Orchestral Society at Frankston, has been a pronounced success with the Conly Touring Co., and, unfortunately, is unable to continue his choral work. Our advertising columns call applications for a new conductor. *** READERS are again reminded that entries for the Dromana sports close to-day (7th March). *** ENTRIES for the Somerville Show close on Saturday, 14th March. Entry forms and schedules to be obtained from the secretary, at Somerville, and at the Frankston office of this paper. THE Frankston band on Saturday evening played a programme of enlivening selections in Bay Street. The band is still improving, and the excellent playing on Saturday evening was much appreciated. The handicaps for the principal events of the Naval Base sports, to be held on Saturday next, 14th Match, appear in another column. The times of arrival
and departure of special train are also announced. *** TENDERS for the erection of a new school building at Somerville are invited in another column. Particulars may be learnt at the Public Works Office, Melbourne, or the school in Somerville. *** DR Charles Ryan is an inmate of Coonara private hospital, South Yarra, suffering from an injury to his left eye. While at the Broadford military encampment, some foreign substance lodged in the eye, with rather serious results. *** AT the State plantation at Frankston 1100 acres have been planted with pines during the last three years, and the trees are now from 3 feet to 12 feet in height. About 400 acres will be planted this season. Over 500,000 seedlings have been raised and transplanted. *** MR F. N. Fairs notifies that he will visit Flinders, at Mr F. G. Savage’s, “The Bungalow,” on Wednesday, March 11, from 2 till 5, and Thursday, March 12, from 9 till 5. On Friday, 13th March, he may be consulted at Mrs Palmer’s residence, Hastings, from 11 a.m. till 3.30 p.m. *** A MOST enjoyable social and musical evening was given by the “Gay Gordons” on Saturday last, when Mr and Mrs Twining were the recipients of a pair of handsome vases and the former also a smoker’s outfit. Supper was tastefully laid in the big dining room, and highly appreciated by all
present. On the occasion of last year’s entertainment, Mr and Mrs Twining were presented with a handsome eight day clock by the same camp.
For some time past the drain has, on and off, been in an unsatisfactory state, and it is high time something was done to remedy the evil.
*** A MEETING of the ladies’ committee of the forthcoming sale of gifts, to be held on Easter Monday, in aid of the Frankston Cottage at the Convalescent Home, was held at the Bay View Hotel on Thursday evening. Mrs Gregory presided. It was resolved that Mrs Amos be appointed asssistant secretary. The ladies to take charge of the various stalls were appointed, and the meeting adjourned to Thursday evening, 19th inst.
*** “DISINFECT” writes:- Cannot something be done by the powers that be to at least mitigate the objectionable smell emanating from the drain in Playne Street, near Bay Street, Frankston? On several occasions this week I counted two and seventy stenches, all well defined, and several stinks, and this in one of the main thoroughfares of the town. For some time past the drain has, on and off, been in an unsatisfactory state, and it is high time something was done to remedy the evil. *** THE Government fruit cool stores are just about completed, and it is expected will be open to receive fruit on Thursday next. A trial run was given on Saturday last, and everything was found to be in perfect order. The only drawback will be the water supply, and as the dam which has been erected for this purpose is dry, water will have to be supplied by rail. The building is a fine looking structure, and is expected to prove a handsome asset to the district. An official opening will take place in a week or two, the date of which will probably be fixed at the Fruitgrowers meeting on Thursday evening next, at which Mr C. French will be present. *** THE Progress Association met on Wednesday, when there was a fair attendance of members. Messrs A. Forsyth, Rigby W. Rowe, and E. Deakin were elected to the Foreshore Trust. An objection is to be lodged with the Dandenong council with regard to the Federal Government’s proposed method of supplying the Naval Base
with water. The bad condition of the Eelrace road is also to be brought under notice of the council. *** AT the present moment practically all that can be said of this new seaside suburb is that it has a good train service, a railway station, and a charming beach in close proximity thereto. Probably after Saturday, the 7th prox, a great deal more can be written, as on that day 140 business and residential sites are to be offered for sale. The sale is to be conducted by T. R. D. Morton and Son, in a marquee adjoining the station, at 3 p.m. The terms quoted are remarkably easy. viz., £5 deposit, £3 per quarter, five per cent interest. The Railway Commissioners have explicit faith in the future of the district, as they have recently completed the station premises at a cost of £3,000. Melbourne city is rapidly extending, other seaside townships have already doubled in values during the past few years. The investor who is wise will attend the sale, and purchase allotments at the very outside, which promise in a very brief period to double in value. *** THE overseas export of fruit from here has now fairly commenced, and about 300 bushel cases were consigned during the last fortnight in February from the Frankston railway station. Sydney is also receiving attention, fruit prices there being high. Although the season has been exceptionally dry, the fruit sent away has been of good quality and well developed.
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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Trousers: the power and the glory By Stuart McCullough CLOTHES maketh the man. Or so claimed the inventor of the Fido Dido t-shirt. (Believe me, they’re overdue for a comeback.) But what garments give they can just as easily take away, so the whole uneasy truth is that clothes can undo a person, regardless of gender, quicker than you can say ‘elasticized waist’. This, broadly, sums up my relationship with apparel. When I think of all the fashion statements I’ve made over the years, the vast majority of them are riddled with expletives. But it’s not my fault. You should have seen the things my father used to wear. There are some items that never go out of style. There are others, however, that could catch three buses and a ferry and still not be anywhere near being in style. I speak, naturally, of the string vest, a garment that provided far too little in the way of mystery. It was only as an adult and when looking over some old photo albums that I noticed my father holding my younger brother, moustache bristling, smiling for the camera and unashamedly wearing a string vest. Luckily, he was wearing it on top of some type of crew-neck pullover rather than rocking it free-range. He looked like he’d just been caught by a fisherman. Or had recently returned from some kind of Austrian discothèque. It was far from an isolated incident. My father was also a firm and unabashed supporter of ‘the formal short’. These days, when someone uses the term ‘award winning shorts’, they’re generally referring to a movie that
lasts about ten minutes. But when I was a kid, it was a kind of truncated pant you wore with a belt and really long socks. These were socks that tickled your kneecaps and could only stay aloft with the help of garters. These were, in essence, pieces of elastic used to keep your socks suitably elevated whilst drastically reducing your cir-
culation. It’s been decades since I’ve needed to wear garters. I do not miss them. Not one bit. But my father loved nothing more than to wear a pair of formal shorts and really long socks, supported by a couple of garters that could easily double as tourniquets. If nothing else, my father has always been sensitive to the prevailing
trends and refused to remain trapped in the past. He didn’t continue to wear the formal short when all around him screamed “surrender”. Instead, he adapted with each new decade so convincingly, it was almost as though he was undercover. In the eighties, he owned at least one pair of acid wash jeans. I’m not sure he went so far as to possess a Fido Dido t-shirt, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he had. In the nineties, he embraced the hiphop lifestyle by purchasing a pair of inflatable tracksuit pants championed by MC Hammer. When I complained, he would point out that he’d never been more comfortable in his life. Perhaps it’s lucky for me that his interest in hip-hop couture didn’t extend to the Wu Tang Clan. And while I might make fun of my father’s inept fashion sense, I have not lived a life free of sin in this regard. In year nine, I wore a jumper my uncle had rescued from the ‘lost and found’ box of the school he worked at. It was stylish, it was heavily patterned and, unlike most woolen jumpers I’d ever seen in my life, the sleeves only went to the elbows. My uncle worked at a private school in the city and, I was convinced that people who lived in town were more sophisticated and stylish than we were. It never occurred to me that it was ‘lost’ for a reason. For a good six months in primary school, I decided to dress like a nineteenth century chimney sweep, complete with a ‘hello Guv’nor, shine your shoes?’ peaked cap. It goes without saying that ‘chimney-sweep chic’ did
not sweep through the broader Tyabb area. At university, when trying to master a foreign washing machine, I succeeded in shrinking all my clothes by two whole sizes, but continued to wear them regardless. It made me look like I was partway through turning into the Incredible Hulk. Like most families, we get together when we can. Most recently, we caught up for lunch at a hotel on the Peninsula. It was the kind of place where you order at the bar and the meals all come with either chips or salad. There’s a playground that seems to consist of a lot of intersecting tubes that can entertain kids for hours or, after a few too many drinks, may require adults to be extracted with the Jaws of Life. I was relaxing and chatting to my father when I noticed. They weren’t formal shorts or the pants that MC Hammer rejects. They were exactly the same trousers that I, myself, was wearing at that exact moment. We were, it seems, dressed the same. My first reaction was to recoil whereas my father’s was to suggest that I had excellent taste – something he knew full well not to be true. My wife’s response was, perhaps, most telling of all and involved pointing her finger and shouting so that the rest of the family would notice. I could call it a coincidence, a mere dent of fate, but I’d be kidding myself. Ultimately, there’s no point trying to fight it. When it comes to family, we’re more alike than we’d care to admit. It can take the smallest thing ¬ even a pair of trousers – to remind us. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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By Diane Baxter WHAT better way to spend some leisurely fun hours than a day at the 86th Red Hill Show – 8.30am-5pm Saturday 22 March? There will be so much to see and do for all the family. As well as attending the show you can enter one of the many sections. The sections are: alpacas and fleece, art, black and coloured sheep, cattle, cooking, craft, dog high scramble, flowers, fruit, miniature goats, photography, poultry, rats, stud sheep, vegetables, woodchop and junior classes There are several classes within the alpaca section. The art section includes decorating a totem pole. Poles must be no more than two metres high and 15 centimetrs in diameter but can be decorated in any way – paint, mosaic, collage or other materials. Black and coloured sheep and miniature goats also have multiple classes as does the stud sheep and cattle sections. There is also a young beef handler competition. The cooking section goes from plain scones to cup cakes, boiled fruit cake to gluten free biscuits, and sausage rolls to chocolate crackles. There is a gourmet dip championship, a noncommercial cheese section, homemade wine and jams, preserves and beverages. Craft sections include knitting, crochet, sewing, patchwork, appliqué and quilts, embroidery, dolls and toys, spun wool, alpaca handcraft, woodwork, cut and jewelled eggs and unspecified craft. The flower, fruit and vegetable sections give entrants the chance to present what they have cultivated. Photography includes landscape to pets and animals, abstract to sport/action. Poultry ranges from silkies to Indian runners and bantams to Rhode Island reds. The woodchop also comes with sections. Even the fancy rat show has different classes. Entries in the dog high scramble will be accepted at the secretary’s area on the day of the show. This event will be held in the afternoon after The News Group Grand Parade, which
starts at 2.45pm Details of all sections, including those suited to five to 18 year olds, are at www.redhillshow. com.au or email info@redhillshow.com.au Call the show office on 5989 2357 for further information The Red Hill Show includes entertainment, displays, rides and stalls: family (two adults and three children 6-18) $50; adult $15; children (6-18) $10; and pensioners and students $10. Children five and under are free. Parking is free.
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BILLIARD TABLE, 8'x4', Monarch, slate base, had very little use, in perfect condition, cues, balls, accessories included. $1,500. 0418 338 899.
CANE TABLE, Rattan, includes 4 chairs, glass top. $120. 0414 664 520. Rosebus COTTAGE FURNITURE, don't miss this solid pine, welsh dresser, great condition. $250. 0402 061 048. COUCH, electric, 3 piece, leather, hydraulic, 2x recliners, 1x 3 seater, cream, 2 years old, EC. $2,500. 0401 991 109.
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MATTRESS, and base ensemble, QS, GC and quality. $100. 9774 3233. Can arrange delivery. PORTABLE AC, Sterling, EC, minimal use, 1 year old, remote control included. $250. 9796 6766. RIDE ON MOWER, trailer, brush cutter and more to start a business. Trailer 8x5 box, with mower cage, tool box, ramps. Husqvarna ride on mower, 22hp, 42 inch deck, 320 hrs. Stihl brush cutter, Kawasaki brush cutter, 3 lawn mowers, 2 jerry cans and fuel containers, assorted garden tools and much more. $6,450 ono. Call Doug 0407 802 225. SPA, outdoor, portable, red cedar cabinet, 3 person, massage jets and lights, 12 months old, hardly used, 1730mm long x 1270mm wide x 830mm deep, ideal for limited space, patio, verandah, etc. Regretful sale. New: $5,000, sell: $3,300. 0409 762 809, 5941 4341.
WRITING DESK, Bureau Secretary, English Oak, fall front, lead light, EC, 150cm x 106cm x 36cm, $1,500, McCrae. 5986 4769.
CLOCKS & RESTORATION ANTIQUE CLOCKS, repaired. Old clocks, watches and parts wanted, good prices paid. 5981 4172.
LOUNGE CHAIR, custom made, 2.5 seater sofa bed, floral in beige and green. Baltic pine coffee table, GC. $580 the lot. 0450 896 254.
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JAYCO, camper trailer, 3 way fridge, 2 burner gas stove, annexe, end flies, pole box, reg November 14, C81 453 $6,700. Red Hill. 5989 2802.
JAYCO Swan, camper van, 2006, bagged awning, bed flys, full annexe, roof racks, many extras, hardly used, easy to tow, EC. $16,000ono. 0425 740 262.
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BOAT, Savage bay cruiser, 4.35m, first registered January 2013, 40hp Mercury 4 stroke, 24 hours, many extras, as new. $18,500. 0407 887 217.
SPEED BOAT, Holden 308 reconditioned V8 long motor, complete overhaul, new carburetor, dog clutch, battery, electrics rewired,VGC. Spent $10,400, all receipts. Sell $12,400. 0416 101 881.
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JAYCO, Destiny, 2007, poptop, 17'6'', dual axle, island bench, front kitchen, AC, roll out awning, electric water pump, TV, microwave, battery pack, urgent sale, must sell, $25,500 ono, Mt Martha. Phone Rod 0419 001 259. JAYCO, freedom, pop top, 2000, EC, new 3 way fridge, single beds, awning, reg, serviced, tow kit available, ideal first van, easy to tow. $13,000. Endeavour Hills. 9700 7340.
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JAYCO, Caravan, 1986, model 1665, double bed, with collapsible table to make 2nd double bed, gas oven, new Dometic fridge installed 2009, roll out fitted annexe, installed 2009. $9,000. Phone: 0430 484 592, 9754 2742.
JAYCO, Destiny, 2007, pop top. Single axle, single beds, new awning, full annexe, portable battery pack, 3-way fridge, grill, 4 burners. All extras. $20,000ono. 5982 0187.
CARAVAN, Royal Flair, Van Royce, 2006, 19.5 foot, dual axle, electric brakes, double island bed with robes, brand new TV, DVD, 3-way fridge, AC, microwave, pull-out awning, many extras, immaculate condition. $31,500. Call 0411 109 979.
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CARAVAN, Millard Monsoon 2000, 17ft, poptop, new annexe (never used), roll out awning and floor matting. Popular L shaped dinette with lounge opposite, front kitchen, 3 way fridge, AC, all very good condition, some kitchen utensils, pegs, ropes, power leads, fishing gear, plus Hayman Reese load leveller - just hook up and go!! $10,000 neg, for quick sale due to ill health, reg 05/14, Rosebud West. 0403 551 676.
COROMAL CARAVAN, 2006, tandem axel, full ensuite, pull out awning with walls, AC, 3 way Dometic fridge (185L), island bed, microwave, TV/DVD, radio, VGC, A.T.M 2130kg, 12 months reg. $33,000ono. 5968 8916. GALAXY, Southern Cross, 2006, 16'6" poptop, EC, single beds, front kitchen, club lounge, roll out awning, electric brakes. $20,000ono. Call: 0418 496 343.
JAYCO Freedom, poptop 2001, front kitchen, pull out pantry, drawers under hotplate, extra large dining area, separate lounge, single beds, roll out awning, this van is fully equipped with many extras, very good condition, stored in garage, suit falcon or commodore, reduced for quick sale, $17,500. Berwick. 9707 1312 JAYCO, Freedom, 2004, 15' poptop, EC, one owner, reg until 02/15, two single beds, inner spring mattresses, rear kitchen, hotplate, grill, microwave, 3 way fridge, awning, large boot storage, internal spare, all pipes/hoses level rides etc. $17,000. 5987 1708.
JAYCO, Heritage, 2004, poptop, 17ft, double island bed, AC, front kitchen, 3 way fridge, 4 burner stove, 3 gas, 1 electric and gas oven, microwave, rollout awning, full annexe, sun shade screens for side and end, $17,500. 0418 574 348.
JAYCO, J series van, 2007, EC, reverse cycle air conditioning, gas hotplate plus grill, microwave, awning, $21,500. 0419 112 062. JAYCO, Sterling, 2010, 18' 6" tandem poptop, double island bed, toilet /shower, full gas stove /oven/grill, microwave, TV, 3 way fridge, lots of storage, AC/heating, full awning with shade curtain and ground cover, service history, electric brakes, EC. $37,000. Phone: 0407 425 411.
OFF ROAD CAMPER, Australian, ahead of the rest, Odyssey Signature Export, year July 2010, with all extras included, firewood rack, full annexe new, 2nd water tank, skirt, $46,000. 0439 803 137. SCENIC, Vega, spinnaker, 18ft, 2008, island double bed, 3 way fridge, microwave, electric/gas cook top, 2 recliners with foot stools, TV and radio, VGC. $26,000ono. Cranbourne. 0427 006 790.
SLIDE-ON CAMPER, Millard, just pull up, hop in and start camping. Ideal for quick weekends or family holidays, allows towing, suits most one tonne utilities, detachable under storage box for lower cabins, sleeps 2 adults, 2 children, 4 seat booth dining, pantry, closet, cupboards, shelves, drawers, friendly kitchen with 3-way fridge, gas cooking, ample sink and bench space, tank and mains water, 12 /240V lighting and power, house battery, vented skylight, thermo insulated, new mattress, annexe attachments, mount in 15 minutes, VGC. $10,160neg. 5940 1165.
VISCOUNT, "Nipper", 1988, refurbished, single beds, 2 way fridge, microwave, includes all camping gear, plus TV/CD, rear annexe. In Rosebud until middle March. Many extras. $7,000. 0412 131 209.
WALK IN WALKOUT, 24" caravan, 24" aluminium annex, large veranda, 6 burner BBQ with side burner, split system AC and heater, double bedroom, large kitchen and dining area, en suite, large double fridge and freezer, 106cm tv and Blue Ray player, 3M x 3M garden shed. $80,000ono. 0402 428 713.
MOTOR VEHICLES JAYCO, Sterling, 2011, 22ft, awning with annexe, large fridge/freezer, washing machine, full ensuite, TV, DVD player, AC, heating, electric brakes, in new condition, stored in garage. $43,000. For more photos call 9707 5012 or 0418 549 309.
DAIHATSU, Charade, 2003, auto, metallic grey/ silver, 11,916kms, reg until 08/14, hatchback, unmarked, many extras, one owner, always garaged, reason for selling medical. SJX-428. $6,500ono. 5996 1132.
JAYCO, Swan, 2006, bagged awning, bed flys, 5 bike rack, level riders, hardly used, easy to tow, EC. $16,000ono. 0402 741 395.
FORD, Futura AU, 2001, Series 2, SRS airbags, power windows, CC, ABS brakes, CD player, economical, drives superb, RWC, QRX-428. $4,200. 0459 236 113.
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FORD, Laser, 1996, LXI sedan, auto, AC, PS, reg until 8/14, 290,000kms, EC. $1,650. 0409 991 079.
HONDA, CRV Sports wagon, 2005, reg to 8/14, auto, CC, central locking, PS, AC, electric windows, mirrors and sunroof, immobiliser and alarm, CD /radio, EC, with RWC, TRR-316. $15,500. Phone 0433 904 488. Drouin.
FORD. Fairmont, EL, wagon, 6 cylinder, 4 speed auto, with cargo barrier, power windows, mags, tow bar, cruise and climate control, fully serviced and tuned, vin # 6FPAAAJGWANL41974, EC. $1,200. 0408 482 012. FORD, Falcon BF, sedan, straight gas, auto, 150,000kms, 12 months reg, RWC, UOW-087. $7,000ono. 5942 7232. 0427 302 233. HOLDEN, Jackaroo, 3.0 turbo diesel, 250,000kms, GC, reg September 2014, service manual and history, bullbar, Hayman Reese towbar, engine immobiliser, tinted windows, dual batteries, no RWC, PBB-264. $3,000. Phone 5941 3225. HOLDEN Commodore, VR, 1993, auto, power steering, air conditioning, new tyres, alloy mags, dual fuel, CD player, 6 months rego, very clean car inside and out, PWG-596, no RWC. $1,400ono. 0408 312 264.
HOLDEN, Berlina, VZ 2006, black, auto, 4 speed, sedan, 167,237 kms, PDW 18 inch rims, CC, 6 cyl, 3.6L petrol, rear park assist, airbags, towbar, electric and tinted windows, sound system with Panasonic touch screen head unit, 2 x 12 inch kicker subs, amp, 6 x speakers, iPod connectivity, interior EC, black/grey. Need to upgrade to a trade vehicle due to work commitments. Vehicle is in EC, been driven responsibly and has been serviced regularly. New number plates will be supplied as personalised plates 'RHYZ' will not be transferred on sale. Reg expires 17/05/14. RWC will be supplied. $12,000ono. All enquiries Mob: 0418 274 312. HOLDEN, Commodore, executive, station wagon, white, VS, 1997 model, PS, AC, heating, interior VGC, body fair, not registered. Vin Number 6H8VSK35HVL250097. $1,200. Ph:0409 584 926.
HOLDEN, Commodore, VYSS 2002 auto, silver, reg Jan 2015, RWC, 156,470+kms, GC, TXY-857. $10,000ono. PH:0401 064 364. Narre Warren South.
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NISSAN, Pulsar Q, 5 speed, AC, PS, 2L fuel injected, 4 door hatch, VIN # 6F4FJN14MOE19119, EC. $2,400. 0408 482 012.
SUZUKI, SUV, Grand Vitara, 2010, one owner, fully serviced, as new, all electrics, climate and cruise control, new tyres, alloys, ipod connectivity, genuine 4x4, perfect balance of size, economy and safety, comfort, function and space, 2.4L, 5 speed manual, 5 seat wagon, RWC, XYU-711. $18,244 or best offer. 0407 540 818.
TOYOTA, Land Cruiser, 100 series, 1999, diesel with after factory Turbo, eight seater with DVD player, electric brakes and heavy duty Haymen Reece tow bar, 313,000kms, VGC, SNG-632. $21,000 with RWC. Phone 0408 533 122 TOYOTA, landcruiser, GXL, 4.5, gas and petrol, UMY-942, $7,700 ono. 0409 219 017. VOLKSWAGEN, Kombi van,1976, original condition, some rust, good for age, mechanically sound, reg June 2014 INA-485, Kombi DIY dream. $7,200ono. 0419 633 320.
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KTM, Exc 400, 2011 model, 4400kms, rec reg, bush ridden only, regular maintenance, excellent condition, as new. including $1,000 of riding gear plus spare parts. $6,700. ph: 0407 363 465
MAZDA 6, sedan, auto, 4 cylinder, AC, airbags, ABS, alloys, CC, power windows, CD player, full service Mazda history with book from new, EC throughout, QTU-251, $7,150. 9703 1630, 0408 009 351.
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Kangas’ unlikely bounce into final four PROVINCIAL By IT Gully LANGWARRIN has come from nowhere to claim a place in the Provincial finals after smashing Moorooduc on Saturday. In the final round of 2013-14, the whole season hinged on four matches. Langwarrin had to belt Moorooduc to be a chance, Mt Eliza had to do likewise to Mt Martha, and Long Island and Baxter needed to beat top-of-thetable Sorrento and Mornington respectively. Langwarrin achieved its objective, beating the Ducs by a whopping 144 runs. The Mounties got the 12 points against Mt Martha but weren’t overly convincing. Baxter only made 128 against Mornington, which was never enough. The eyebrow-raiser was Long Island heading down to Sorrento and coming away with a win.
After the calculators came out following the matches and the MPCA verified the figures, Mornington topped the table and was crowned minor premiers. Sorrento finished second, Long Island third and Langwarrin fourth. At the other end, Mt Martha was relegated to District ranks next season. It finished equal on points with Rye, but its percentage was 0.01 behind. Finals was a great result for Langwarrin in its first season back in the top grade. It wasn’t all great news for the Kangas as opening batsman Simon McEvoy sustained a leg injury and required a runner for the majority of his 80 not out innings. He will miss the semi-final this weekend but this opens the door for Taylor Smith, who scored 91 on Saturday in the Second XI and has 400 runs for the season, including a First XI century against Peninsula Old Boys in one of his five senior appearances.
Despite injury, McEvoy took control of the match at the top of the inning, and Andy Johnson saved some of his best for the final round, belting 71 runs. Langwarrin finished on 4/255. To improve its percentage, the team needed to preserve wickets, get plenty of runs, and take 10 wickets. It achieved all of this. Matt Davie snared early wickets and when Bobby Wilson was run out for just 10, the Kangas could sense an opening. Mal Coutts and Dwayne Doig finished things off, rolling the Ducs for just over 100. Myles Cordeux was the only bat to offer resistance, scoring a half century. Long Island was sensational once again against Sorrento. In what was a dress rehearsal for this weekend’s semi-final between these two, Islanders’ openers Paul Hartle (55) and Aaron Paxton (31) got
the side away to a flyer before Justin Bridgeman strode to the crease and made 83. The score of 8/224 was a ripper at David McFarlan Reserve but it was gettable. C J King was the pick of the Sorrento bowlers with 4/63. In reply, Leigh Poholke (29) and Nick Jewell (21) got Sorrento going but fell within 12 runs of each other. While Andrew Tweddle and Scott Phillips did the early damage, it was Greg Lamb (5/32) and Hartle (3/45) who provided the bulk of the problems for the Sorras. Sorrento was all out for 146 in the 33rd over, Liam O’Connor top-scoring with 33. Mornington didn’t have too many problems defeating Baxter. Baxter won the toss and batted first, losing its first three wickets, including Daniel Warwick for a duck, for just five runs. Shane McComb hit 34 and Dale Ir-
ving 37 to help the score to 128. Michael Heib was superb for the Dogs with 5/28. In reply, the Dogs made 3/150. Mt Eliza made 5/178 in its match against Mt Martha, Tim Strickland top-scoring with 53, Ben Tracey opening with 36 and Luke Marshall next best with 35. In reply, the Reds were all out for 108 in the 33rd over. Chris Holcombe top-scored with 27. Crib Point (5/151) won its final match of the season against Heatherhill (8/147), Luke Herrington topscoring with an unbeaten 83 and snaring 2/18. In the final match of the home and away round, Peninsula Old Boys (2/155) got the 12 points against Rye (151). In this weekend’s finals, Sorrento will host Long Island, and Mornington will host Langwarrin at Alexandra Park.
Parkers red hot favourites for flag DISTRICT By IT Gully DELACOMBE Park will host Somerville, and Pines will be at home to Main Ridge in the District semifinals this weekend. The Parkers will go into the finals having lost just one game this season and will be hot favourites to take out the major prize. On Saturday, the team scored 8/204 batting first against Seaford. Joel Malcolm, who has played only the four games since Christmas, hit form at the right time with 65, while Nick Christides (61) relished the opportunity of warming up for finals with a one-day match. Ben Brittain chimed in at the end with 36. Geoff Smith bowled well for Seaford and took 5/31. In reply, a number of Seaford batsmen got starts but couldn’t go on with
it. Keeper David Anderson top-scored with 38 and Shane Fonseka made 28 in only his second match. Chris Brittain snared 4/18 for the Parkers and Brett Chard continues to do his job, this time taking 2/19. Main Ridge made light work of Ballam Park, belting 4/328 after winning the toss and batting first. Ridge opening batsman Michael Holmes blasted 125 at the top of the order and Brad Rossborough continued his dominating form with an unbeaten 73. The Main Ridge skipper has made 487 runs this season, 200 since Christmas. Ed Aarons and Gareth Wyatt were also among the runs with 59 and 49. In reply, the Knights were bowled out for 179 in the 35th over. Matty Roach top-scored with 44 and Darren Johnson was next best with 32. Scott Millar was the best of the
Ridge bowlers with 5/54 and Tom Wilson helped himself to 3/65. Somerville got the result it was looking for against Carrum with six overs to spare. Carrum won the toss and batted first at Somerville Reserve, making 9/170 from 40 overs. The Eagles replied with 7/174 from 34 overs. Flinders recorded an easy victory over Hastings. The Sharks batted first at B A Cairns Reserve and made an impressive 6/248 from its 40 overs. Mitch Floyd was the pick of the Hastings bowlers with 3/58, giving him 17 wickets for the season. When Hastings batted, it seemed Luke Hewitt (85) and Tim Birch (31) were going to get the visitors home, but when they lost their wickets, the side was bowled out 38 runs later for 211. Somehow, Baden Powell was able
Lining up the finals: Delacombe Park in action against Somerville two weeks ago. They came back the following week to walk away with the easiest of wins. Picture: Andrew Hurst
to defend 6/110 against Boneo. Rhys Elmi top-scored for the Braves with 42 while Nathan Rice finished unbeaten on 24 after 40 overs. In reply, Boneo was bowled out for 78 in the 34th over. Brendan Jovic was superb for the
Braves with 5/28 from eight overs, giving him 22 scalps for the season. Michael Ballard took 3/18. Ballam Park will be relegated to Sub-district next season after finishing on the bottom of the table.
Top teams’ one-day warm up for finals SUB-DISTRICT By IT Gully BALNARRING and Frankston YCW will play finals in MPCA Subdistrict despite losing their matches on the weekend. In a great warm up for the pointy end of the season, the four finalists played their ladder rivals on Saturday. Strangely enough, they will not meet in the first week of finals. Top-of-the-table Red Hill was too strong for the Stonecats and knocked them down to third place on the ladder while Rosebud shot to second place and a home final after beating Balnarring. It was a high-scoring and very entertaining game at Balnarring Reserve on Saturday. The home side won the toss, batted and put together what many believed was a winning score of 5/235 in the 40 overs. Peter Doughty was the best of the Buds’ bowlers with 3/44.
The Buds lost their first three wickets for just 42 runs before Matty Maher and Darren Kerr came together in the middle. Maher made 72 and Kerr 38, and the Buds made the runs (7/239) with an over to spare. Red Hill made light work of YCW. The Hillmen batted first and skipper Simon Dart was at his best with 111. Rheede Hopgood scored 44 and Riley Shaw 28 to help the home side to 6/250. In reply, the Stonecats could only manage 8/149 in its 40 overs. Brent Martin was the pick of the Hillmen bowlers with 4/19 and Jamie McCall snared 2/35. In other matches, Tootgarook (5/138) was too strong for Dromana (134), Pearcedale (4/179) easily accounted for Carrum Downs (152), and Skye (141) defeated Tyabb (2/144).
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After long, hot summer, it’s a final dozen MPCA By IT Gully THE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association season started with 34 teams in three divisions. After 11 matches since 5 October 2013, we are down to 12 teams battling for glory in the finals starting on the weekend. It has been another enthralling season in all three divisions, with finals spots undecided until the last round of the season. Regardless of how good it has been, you just get the feeling there is plenty of great cricket to come in the final few weeks. Let’s take a look at the last time the sides met in Provincial, District and Sub-district matches.
Provincial Mornington v Langwarrin, Round 5. Langwarrin won the toss and batted first at Mornington’s Alexandra Park. Danny Weare top-scored for the Kangas with 44 and Michael Edwards (27), Mal Coutts (25) and Ben Wells (20) all got starts. They were bowled out for 150 in 53 overs, Matt Foon and Luke Popov taking four wickets each. In reply, the Doggies batted for 96 overs and made 9/231. Anthony Gapes scored 58 and Ben Clements 63. Dwayne Doig snared 4/70 for the Kangas and Matt Davie 3/56. Sorrento v Long Island, Round 11. The sides met last weekend. It was a one-day match so things will be different in a two-day game. Long Island batted first and made 8/224, Justin Bridgeman top-scoring
with 83, Paul Hartle hitting 55 and Aaron Paxton 31. C J King took 4/63 for the Sharks. In reply, Greg Lamb took 5/32 and Hartle 3/45 to bowl Sorrento out for 146, Liam O’Connor top-scoring with 33. District Delacombe Park v Somerville, Round 10. The Parkers and Eagles met two weeks ago at Delacombe Park. The Eagles were smashed, making just 78 in 53.3 overs. Sam Delaney hit 43 and Chris Brittain picked up 4/18 from 13 overs for the Parkers. In reply, Delacombe made 7/206 in 91 overs. Nick Christides top-scored with 71 and Chris Brittain made 32. Pines v Main Ridge.
The sides met in the opening round of the 2013-14 season in a one-day match. Pines won the toss and sent the Ridge in to bat, which paid dividends, the visitors being restricted to 9/94 from 40 overs. Brett Remy picked up 4/18 for the Piners. In reply, Pines got the runs with five overs to spare, and Ricky Ramsdale top-scored with an unbeaten 30. Sub-district Red Hill v Balnarring. Red Hill travelled to Balnarring in round four. The Hillmen batted first after winning the toss and were rolled for just 112 in 38.4 overs. James Wisken collected 4/18 from nine overs and Jacob Cook 3/29. Red Hill was superb with the ball,
rolling Balnarring for just 93. Lincoln Toy was on fire with 4/25 from eight overs while Glenn Collett (2/14) and Brent Martin (2/3) were also among the wickets. Rosebud v Frankston YCW. The Stonecats hosted the Buds in the first game after Christmas, a onedayer. Rosebud won the toss and batted first, scoring 6/225. Darren Kerr topscored with 86, Matty Maher hit 37 and Leigh Parslow 28. Luke Hutchison was the pick of the bowlers with 2/28. In reply, the Stonecats did things easily with two overs to spare. Jack Greenwood opened with 75 and Jason Bedford hit 52 to help the home side to 6/229. James Magee with 3/40 off seven overs was Rosebud’s best bowler.
Kangas nab premiership captain MPNFL By Toe Punt LANGWARRIN has pulled off arguably the recruiting coup of the season by snaring Dromana premiership captain Rikki Johnston. The 32-year-old reunited with his Dromana teammates Luke O’Neil and Liam Hogan at Langwarrin after signing with the club last week. It was the first time he’d touched a football since the 2013 grand final win over Sorrento. The move brings together the successful partnership of Johnston and his premiership coach, Gavin Artico. It wasn’t the Dromana connection at Langwarrin that got Johnston over the line. It was Langwarrin’s physio Mark Halligan, owner of Lifecare Physiotherapy. The wives of Halligan and Johnston are best friends. Johnston is the second Nepean Division club captain to join the Kangas in the past
fortnight after Tyabb’s Matty Dimkos signed. Artico couldn’t believe his luck when he got the signature of “Rikki J”. “This is a massive get for the club,” Artico said. “We are a very young list and to have the likes of Rikki and Matty sign in the past fortnight brings a lot of experience to the group. “Rikki is a quality individual and the best footballer I have coached or played against in my time in the MPNFL. “He has won every accolade there is in football and was a star against Ovens and Murray when we beat them at Frankston a couple of seasons ago. “I’m not sure those in Peninsula League appreciated just how good he is.” Johnston will take on an assistant coaching role at Langwarrin. Johnston told The News that he was a “long time retired”. “This is a new start and I’m really looking forward to the challenge,” he said.
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