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Aerial moves: Holly Garac and Briana McCrindley show the form that saw them win medals and break records in the long jump. Picture: Yanni

PENGUIN, Tasmania, was a happy hunting ground for two talented young Southern Peninsula athletes late last month. Holly Garac, of Eastbourne Primary, and Briana McCrindley, of Boneo Primary, competed there in the Australian School Sports Championships and have returned with records. Both are members of Southern Peninsula Little Athletics Centre and train at Truemans Rd, Rosebud West reserve. In the competitions, Holly won the under-12 long jump with a first leap of 5.03 metres. She had broken the state record a month earlier with a jump of 4.99 metres but her best jump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although not in competition - is 5.12 metres. She is the first female of her age to jump more than five metres. Holly was also a member of the 4 x 100 metre relay team which took gold and broke the national record. Her Victorian relay team has broken two national records two years running. She came fourth in the individual 100 metres in a race that was separated by just 0.06 seconds for the first four places. Briana is the national under-11 long jump champion with a leap of 4.34 metres. She has jumped 4.58 metres in training, but this was her biggest jump in competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The championships involve every school in Australia - so it is a genuine national ranking which is quite an amazing achievement,â&#x20AC;? Southern Peninsula Little Athletics Centre president Jason Hodson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both girls have improved greatly over the past two months in their ability and technique. And they needed to improve to be able to beat the much favoured NSW girls.â&#x20AC;? Stephen Taylor

Warning for coming sizzler Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au PREDICTIONS of another sizzling hot summer have seen health authorities ramp up warnings about preparing for heatwaves. Mornington Peninsula Shire says it has developed â&#x20AC;&#x153;individualised emergency management plansâ&#x20AC;? to assist â&#x20AC;&#x153;elderly and disabled residents in extreme heat conditionsâ&#x20AC;?. The shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager of home and

aged care, Jenny Van Riel, told The News the shire had a heatwave strategy. Communicating with a range of community groups and local organisations on or prior to days of extreme heat was part of the plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In past years we have enacted the plan on several days over summer. Many aged care and other service providers dealing with other at-risk groups are contacted directly by the Department of Health and Department of Human Services as part of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heat

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Flames not the only bushfire danger David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au POINT Nepean Rd can be a tedious drive, all the way along the peninsula from Dromana. It becomes more tedious at the Sorrento-Portsea end, where much of it is 60kph. In summer it can be unbearable when the holiday crowds arrive. If Point Nepean Rd is packed, so usually is the main alternative route in and out, Melbourne Rd. Unbearable and potentially dangerous. Once past Rye, the toe of the peninsula narrows dramatically and turns north-west to Point Nepean. Here’s the danger: along the ocean beaches from Portsea to Rye and beyond is a ribbon of highly flammable tea tree and moonah, which many householders have retained in their gardens because it survives in the sandy dune soil. Much of it cannot be control-burned because of its proximity to houses. A fire in this back beach growth – much indigenous coastal growth is a mass of dead wood, with green tips – may be controlled so long as the wind stays north or north-west. But often Victoria gets strong afternoon south-westerly changes through summer. This would drive the flames inland towards houses, and drive smoke and embers across the peninsula to the bay beaches. Beachgoers, choking on smoke and stung by embers, would pack

Road danger: Cars banked up along the Mornington Peninsula Freeway after an accident (main photo) Picture: Yanni; and (inset) a photo submitted to the Bushfire Royal Commission to illustrate inadequate escape routes on the Mornington Peninsula.

up and leave. Look at the southern peninsula map. Where would these people go? The peninsula tip is broadly served by the two main roads mentioned as far as Blairgowrie-Rye. Fleeing motorists who know the terrain could head inland to Browns Rd or Dundas St to St Andrews Beach – and more coastal tea tree. Strangers to the area might chance their luck in side streets that lead nowhere. The Mornington Peninsula Freeway proper does not start until Jetty Rd, Rosebud. Until then motorists have Point Nepean Rd or Browns Rd, or they can head for Flinders along Boneo Rd. In a serious fire – which the Mornington Peninsula has not had for decades – there could be serious consequences from the lack of safe road exits from Rye to Portsea. Even when vehicles are safely on the freeway the danger is not over. It has been blocked a number of times in the past few years by relatively minor fires. Have the emergency services got plans to deal with such a crisis? It appears not. There is a long term plan to extend the freeway to Melbourne Rd, but that is years away, if ever. One solution would be to designate suitable grazing land and other broadacres between Dundas and Truemans roads as emergency refuges for vehicles heading away from the fire danger, to which police and other emergency services would direct traffic. This would minimise clogging of the freeway and Point Nepean Rd. It would also deter drivers from heading for more potential danger on narrow country roads such as Browns Rd and the roads radiating from it in the shadow of Arthurs Seat. A community group, Peninsula Speaks, wrote a submission to the Bushfire Royal Commission that investigated the appalling 2009 Black Saturday fire tragedy – 173 dead, many in their cars, and 414 injured. That submission began with words to the effect: “The peninsula did not burn this year, but its time will come.”

‘Quiet’ plans for New Year’s Eve Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au A ‘No Entertainment-No Nonsense’ approach to New Year’s Eve is designed to make Blairgowrie, Portsea, Rye and Sorrento safer and more enjoyable. Mornington Peninsula mayor Bev Colomb said a “working partnership” with a community-based steering committee, police, residents and businesses would reduce the negative impacts of celebrations in these areas. She said the tried and tested approach had helped create a safe environment for holidaymakers and residents since

ernment to do more to prevent random street violence. Last week the court more than doubled the jail term of a trained fighter involved in a deadly 2012 New Year’s Eve brawl at Rye in which David Cassai died after being punched. Tyrone Russell, 23, attacked Mr Cassai’s friends as he tried to retreat from Russell’s friend, Dylan Closter, before the fatal punch. The court found that Russell’s original sentence of 15 months’ jail, with a minimum of eight months, was manifestly inadequate. It re-sentenced him to three years’ jail with a non-parole period of one year and nine months.

“Random street violence is a scourge on our society,” president Chris Maxwell and justices Mark Weinberg and Joseph Santamaria said in a joint judgment at the court. The shire has increased the amount being spent on security, lighting, signs and services throughout Nepean Ward towns. “The shire’s community-led New Year’s Eve strategy is about maintaining and promoting a safe, family location for all to enjoy,” Cr Hugh Fraser said. Fellow Nepean Ward councillor Tim Rodgers: “The summer holiday period is a great time for the residents and vis-

itors to the peninsula, and this strategy aims to ensure everyone has a safe and happy New Year’s Eve.” There are no organised public events or activities on the southern Mornington Peninsula on New Year’s Eve. Venues operating on New Year’s Eve will only be accessible by those who have pre-purchased tickets. The alcohol bans include possession of sealed and unsealed containers of liquor in public places (unless sealed containers are being transported from point-of-sale to a vehicle or private residence) and possession of any glass container while in a public place.

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Scouts selling trees of cheer THIS year 1st Rosebud and 1st Mornington scouts are branching out into selling Christmas trees. The Rosebud troop is selling them from the scout hall on the foreshore near the carnival over the 13-14 December weekend. Mornington scouts will have their trees available at Bunnings, Mornington. All money raised by selling the trees goes towards helping scouts attend jamborees and the launch of the new Rosebud Joey mob in 2015. Rosebud trees can be pre-ordered on 0427 743 008 or 0419 104 035.

Trees for sale: Scouts Max McKellar, Kim Loong, Ella Albiston, Brandyn Grififith-Moss and Rocco Labriola amongst the many trees that will be for sale at Rosebud on 13 and 14 December. Picture: Yanni

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CFA declares fire danger period Mike Hast mike@mpnews.com.au THE Fire Danger Period started on Monday across Victoria’s southeast including the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston regions, and French Island in Western Port. The Country Fire Authority’s Trevor Owen said it would be introduced across all municipalities in the CFA’s South East Region because of current conditions. FDPs are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, grassland curing, weather and rainfall. Mr Owen said vegetation was already very dry across the southeast and early indicators were pointing to “a long and challenging fire season ahead”.

The declaration in the southeast follows the Bureau of Meteorology’s climate outlook that states it will be drier than normal in eastern Australia as well as in the north and centre. “The summer temperature outlooks indicate a warmer than normal season for both days and nights. Climate influences include El Nino-like conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean.” Meanwhile, weather authorities have stated that the first 10 months of 2014 have been the hottest since recordkeeping began more than 130 years ago. Mr Owen said it was “not too late to clean up your property but the window for burning off has closed”. “Residents should take up green waste collection services offered by councils and shires when preparing their properties through clearing,

mowing or slashing.” During the Fire Danger Period, all fires in the open air are banned without a written permit, along with most activities with the potential to generate sparks. Permits can be obtained from the CFA or Municipal Fire Prevention Officer at Mornington Peninsula Shire or Frankston Council. “The CFA will be taking a zero tolerance approach to any fires resulting from people flouting the laws,” Mr Owen said. “Expect that any fire you start to be fully investigated by police.” Jude Kennedy, the CFA’s manager of community safety in the southeast, said people should “use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires”. “If you have a fire permit, make sure you read the conditions carefully. Fail-

ing to follow just one of those conditions can still leave you open to prosecution,” he said. Mr Kennedy said residents could find information about what is and isn’t permitted during the Fire Danger Period by visiting cfa.vic.gov.au or calling 1800 240 667.

The restrictions DURING the Fire Danger Period:  A written permit is required to burn grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation. A permit may be issued by the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer or CFA district office. Check with your municipality in the first instance.  Lighting a fire in the open without a permit is an offence and can bring a penalty of more than $17,000 and/ or 12 months’ jail. Barbecues and fires for cooking and warmth do not require

a permit, but must be lit in properly constructed fireplaces.  Use of incinerators, chainsaw, lawn mowers, welding and grinding equipment, and vehicles that come in contact with vegetation and machinery with an internal combustion or heat engine is permitted provided conditions are followed.  Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/ farming – important especially for new farmers, bush block owners or hobby farmers.  A Total Fire Ban declaration means no fires can be lit for the declared district for that day unless there is a specific exemption or special permit issued. This applies irrespective of the fire restriction status for a given municipality. Further details at cfa.vic. gov.au/can

Fire warning for summer sizzler Continued from Page 1 But what is usual? Last summer and the one before were both record-breakers. Even people who do not accept human-made climate change can see that heatwaves are becoming hotter, longer and more frequent. The summer of 2012-13 was dubbed the “angry summer” by climate experts. In March 2013, Melbourne and surrounds sweltered through the hottest seven nights in a row ever recorded, a record nine consecutive daytime temperatures over 30 degrees, and a minimum temperature above 20 degrees for seven days in a row. The previous record of six consecutive nights above 20 degrees occurred twice before – once during the heatwave leading up to Black Saturday in 2009, and once in 2008. Last summer saw more extreme heat, part of a longer-term trend toward hotter weather. Since 1950, the annual number of record hot days across Australia has more than doubled, and both maximum and minimum temperatures have increased by about 0.9 degrees. Over the past decade, the frequency of record hot days has been more than three times the frequency of record cold days. Heatwaves are also on the increase worldwide, with the hottest summers for 500 years affecting western and eastern Europe. North America had heatwaves in 2011 and 2012.

Fire scene: A fire alongside Bayview Rd, McCrae, in 2009 graphically illustrates the dangers facing Mornington Peninsula residents during a long, hot summer. Pictures: Yanni

Earlier this year, the Climate Council said the heatwave before Black Saturday in 2009 had killed twice as many people as the 173 people who died in the fires. The Bureau of Meteorology said heatwaves were “the most under-rated weather hazard in Australia”.

How to beat heat WITH temperatures set to soar this summer, it is important to plan so people and pets stay safe and healthy in the heat, says Mornington Peninsula Shire in its current edition of residents’ newsletter Peninsula-Wide. Preparing for hot weather:  Check that fans and air-conditioners

work; service air-conditioners if necessary.  Stock up on food, water and medications so you don’t have to go out on hot days.  Install awnings, shade cloth or external blinds on the sunny side of the house. Hot day – morning:  Avoid outside activities and run errands prior to midday.  Avoid cleaning on hot days or do so in the morning.  Open doors and windows to catch any cool breezes. Close them before the temperature starts to climb.  Drink plenty of water during the day (check with your doctor if you are on

limited fluid intake). Hot day – afternoon and evening:  Close all external doors and windows, and pull curtains and binds.  Pull down external window awnings and blinds.  Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day; if you need to go out, stick to the shade and wear a hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing.  Eat cold salads instead of using the oven to cook hot meals.  Place a wet face cloth on the back of your neck; refresh it regularly by running under cold water.  Take a cool shower or bath when you get too hot. Looking after pets:

 Provide shade for pets and lots of fresh, cool water; bring them indoors during the hottest part of the day  Freeze a mix of diluted stock and treats to make an icy-pole. Contact family, friends and neighbours to ensure they are coping. If your home becomes unbearable, go to a public place with cooling like a library, shopping centre or cinema. For information on heat-related illnesses visit the Better Health website at: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au or contact Nurse on Call, 1300 6060 24. Pick up a “Staying Healthy in the Heat” brochure at shire customer service offices in Rosebud, Mornington, Somerville or Hastings.

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Park carols back at Rye CHRISTMAS comes alive on Rye foreshore on the evening of Friday 12 December at the annual Carols on the Park. Rye Beach Community Centre has run the free Carols on the Park for more than 15 years. It has grown in that time, with residents and visitors relaxing on their deck chairs or blankets and enjoying the evening of singing, dancing and fun put on by local talent. Youngsters at the community centre are busily rehearsing their routines which are always a hit with the crowd - especially their parents. Santa has the event on his itinerary, too, and his visit culminates in a spectacular fireworks display. Centre manager Kerryn Ladell said the event was a real community effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is run by volunteers, the community centre organises it, Mornington Peninsula Shire supports it through community event funding, local businesses sponsor the fireworks and the Rye Lions Club runs the barbecue,â&#x20AC;? she said. Food, drinks, candles, novelties and raffle tickets will be on sale from 6.30pm and the show gets under way at 7.30pm. In the event of inclement weather the show will be held at the Rye Primary School Hall in Lyons St. Raffle prize: Rye Beach Community Centre childcare staff Lindy and Natalie with three giant hampers for Carols on the Park. Lots of other prizes are on offer.

Traders angry at MASSIVE SUMMER SALE truck pop ups Custom Made Window Coverings Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au TRADERS opposed to mobile food vans setting up in Rye shopping centre say the same permit regulations should apply to all. The vans appeared last week on a vacant block at the corner of Weir St and Point Nepean Rd and immediately caused shopkeepers to cry foul. However, the mobile vendors have a street traders licence which allows them to operate after registering with municipalities they move into. Those operating on privately owned land â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as in this case - largely escape council control. The Weir St block is zoned Commercial 1. Communications manager Todd Trimble said while the shire was â&#x20AC;&#x153;sympatheticâ&#x20AC;? to the traders the vans were legal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These types of businesses are usual at school fetes or outside Bunnings but what is different here is that they are on private land. They are doing nothing wrong and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing the council can do.â&#x20AC;? Up to 50 Rye traders held a street protest against the vans last week. They claimed the rules are unfair and point out they pay for planning permits, rates, rents and licences. They operate through lean winter periods while the vans come and go. Each group competes for the same customers. Baha Tacos Rye general manager Kate Wild described the establishment of the food-truck â&#x20AC;&#x153;parkâ&#x20AC;? as â&#x20AC;&#x153;underhand and cheekyâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people think we are just greedy traders up against the poor little food vendors, but the

situation is the opposite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our businesses are run by one or two people and we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t got the time to sit down and investigate our rights and all the regulations.â&#x20AC;? The News was unable to contact Australian Mobile Food Vendors Group director Frank Rusitovski by deadline. He is the organiser of the mobile food park. Ms Wild said planning approval for Bahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taqueria renovation had cost thousands of dollars and taken 14 months to gain shire approval as well as advertise for objections. The mobile vendors moved in overnight and opened for business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d known they were coming we would have had time to adjust,â&#x20AC;? Ms Wild said. The shire has removed fencing and non-mobile food containers from the site, but this will not affect the majority of the mobile van operations. Senior Constable Daniel Patton, of Rosebud police, said the food vans were not a police matter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are aware of their presence and will ensure public order is maintained in the area,â&#x20AC;? he said. Nepean Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cr Tim Rodgers blamed the vansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability to â&#x20AC;&#x153;set up shop at a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s noticeâ&#x20AC;? on the state governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s removal of red tape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is disappointing they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a permit to run this kind of thing. The shopkeepers put in an enormous amount of time and money and struggle through the lean periods, then have to pay rates and rent while the fly-by-nights move in and make a killing,â&#x20AC;? Cr Rodgers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then there are issues regarding â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Schooliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; week and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve and concerns the area may become a hot spot.â&#x20AC;? Cr Rodgers said moving the fencing had been â&#x20AC;&#x153;an improvementâ&#x20AC;?.

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Low flying plane ‘too close for comfort’ Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au A NEAR-miss between a light plane attempting to land at Tyabb airfield and a car on the Mornington-Tyabb Rd is being investigated by Peninsula Aero Club. The incident on Saturday night last week was witnessed by a family in the car immediately behind. Speaking on radio 3AW, a caller who identified herself as Dawn Baker, said she and her husband, Ken, and son, Jimmy, watched in amazement as the descending aircraft narrowly missed the roof of the car in front. Aero club president Peter Bernardi said the incident – recorded on CCTV – was being investigated by the club and that the pilot - if found - would be counselled. The footage has been sent to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. “He came in a bit too close for comfort – about a metre and half above the car – which is far too low considering there’s a tonne of runway for him to use,” Mr Bernardi said on Friday. He said the plane – a single-engine Texan – was not kept at the airfield. “We don’t know his name or where he is. We have his colours and we saw where he taxied to but he has since left.” If found, Mr Bernardi said the pilot would be spoken to and given a showcause notice and, “if we don’t think the message has got through, we’ll get an instructor to go up with him and assess him”. “Most pilots don’t do it more than

Close call: Peninsula Aero Club president Peter Bernardi says a lowflying pilot should be counselled. Picture: Yanni

once.” Mrs Baker was reported as saying the car in front swerved to miss the aircraft as it approached the airfield runway about 7pm. "This plane came in and, honestly, it was so close," she told 3AW. "I think if the car in front hadn't taken evasive action I'm sure it would have been a little bit more disastrous." Mrs Baker said her son was also

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he said the incident had not been reported to airfield authorities by the families involved. CASA spokesman Peter Gibson also said no personal reports had been made of the incident. “We heard of it through the media,” he said. “We understand the driver and family behind got a fright but no one has contacted us. We’d like them to.

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SPA an embarrassment David Harrison david@mpnews.com.au MANY southern peninsula residents have expressed frustration over Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s inaction over the Rosebud pool, the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA). But to describe the whole saga as being characterised by a “lack of action” is untrue. Action there has been, and lots of it. Even large lumps of inaction were action, of a calculated sort. For example, the council did not comply with all government requests for information once the shire had been granted in-principle coastal consent to build on the Rosebud foreshore. Some pool supporters were adamant that it must go on the foreshore and nowhere else. The Bracks–Brumby Labor government told the shire SPA could not go there because a pool was not coastal-dependent, as foreshore development must be. Then in November 2010 Labor was replaced by the Coalition government led by Ted Baillieu, which stalled on a decision until, finally, weeks away from the recent state election and under a new leader, Denis Napthine, it acceded to the council’s request to withdraw coastal consent. In 2010, local MP Martin Dixon had promised to get the pool on the previously prohibited foreshore site. Local federal MP Greg Hunt supported him. Perhaps the 6.8 per cent swing against Mr Dixon in the recent state election partly reflects his ill-considered promise. During all this, lots of other action occurred. Environment Minister Ryan Smith gave conditional foreshore approval, dependent on him being satisfied on seven issues. The shire only ever responded to one – on community consultation, a document that

cause controversy. There is land at Besgrove St near the shire’s main office; land at Truemans Rd; land in the Rosebud school triangle. All were examined, all found wanting. Besgrove St was judged unacceptable because a pipe ran across the site. Asked what manner of pipe, shire officers were unable to say. Truemans Road Recreational Reserve was unsuitable because it was a former landfill site. Then CEO Michael Kennedy told a meeting it would cost $20 million to remediate. It was a debating point that, later, Dr Kennedy could not recall making. One forgets $20 million? But there it was, on the official shire recording of the meeting. And of course it should have been formally recorded somewhere in the shire accounts, for Dr Kennedy to quote it so confidently. It wasn’t, apparently. Residents are right to describe the SPA process as a “farce”. One more crucial element must be mentioned – the damage done to Graham Pittock, one of the shire’s more passionate, practical and community-focused councillors. He was found guilty – after an anonymous complaint – of a conflict of interest. He has a gym; the SPA was going to have one, too. Overlooked in the whole malodorous business was the fact – repeat, the fact – that he supported SPA with its gym but not on the foreshore site. The whole SPA process has been embarrassing. For an obdurate group to insist the project had to be done their way – deliberately blind to the hurdles that could not be overcome, thus depriving the southern peninsula community and holidaymakers of an aquatic centre for the best part of a decade – is deeply embarrassing.

was laughable due to its windy and unsupported assertions. All through the saga the shire resolutely refused to consult all ratepayers. Even though they would foot the bill, which was heading past $40 million, their views were never sought. Was the shire’s aim, with allies Dixon and Hunt, to outlast the minister or force him to a decision or to give Mr Dixon, also a minister, time to lean on his reluctant colleague? We will probably never know. But two years passed in stalemate. A recent letter by a reader was right in asserting that no new location has been chosen for SPA. Originally 10 sites were investigated until finally the shire made clear its required location was the foreshore – despite knowing it was unacceptable to the government and its environment department. The two decisions councillors made to build on the foreshore arose from simple maths: six councillors could outvote five. But this didn’t mean the government would approve a project that contravened state policy. The council majority was never going to get final approval for the foreshore site. Finally, a few months ago, all but a couple of recalcitrant councillors yielded to reality. The numbers changed when Tim Wood won the recent Red Hill Ward byelection replacing Frank Martin, who had always voted for the foreshore site. The new majority wrote to Mr Smith asking him to revoke coastal consent. The grateful minister readily obliged. So where will the pool go? The land in Wannaeue Place, Rosebud, bought by the shire as an alternative SPA site, will make a magnificent commercial, residential and retail site for the rejuvenation of Rosebud. The pool will go elsewhere. No matter which site is chosen, it will

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Car show drives fundraiser A CAR show at the Village Green Reserve, Rosebud, on Sunday 30 November raised $7000 for the Southern Peninsula Ladies’ fight against cancer. Participant Sharyn Simmonds said the amount “exceeded our expectations” and thanked the Mornington Peninsula community and businesses for their support. The money will assist research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre “and, hopefully, one day help find a cure not only women’s cancers but all cancers”. The car show was one fundraiser by the group of eight women and one man, who have their sights set on competing in the Weekend to End Women’s Cancer benefitting Peter Mac in February. They will take part in a 60 kilometre walk from 28 February to 1 March. Imelda Noonan, Claire Reynolds, Ngaire Sandry, Narelle Mulcahy, Darlene Petersen, Caroline Kellett, Joanne Marchant, Jane Cockbill and John Westwood hope to raise $20,000 through various events, including a trivia night, comedy hypnotists’ night and sausage sizzles. “Local businesses have been asked to support the group with fundraising and, to date, we have had an overwhelming response,” Ms Simmonds said. “Imelda set out to encourage friends and family to participate and a team of nine walkers has been formed. All have, in some way or another, like most of us, been touched by having, knowing or hearing of a person battling some form of cancer. “As a team we decided not to dwell on these stories but to get out there and make a difference - small or large. “Fundraising is new to all of us and, while not always an easy task, it has been fun and we all have been moved by the generosity of local business and the peninsula community.” Donations can be made to the Southern Peninsula Ladies team at http://ml15.endcancer.org.au/ Details: Sharyn 0419 520 516 or email sharyn@offshoretooling.com.au or showforcancer@hotmail.com

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Weather changes and so do the fish By Paul ‘Tracker’ Pingiaro IT has been a bit of a strange week for fishing around the Mornington Peninsula. The snapper are still about but very unpredictable. We are still seeing some really nice flathead with fish regularly reaching 45cm plus. However, the squid have returned with a vengeance. Many anglers are once again starting to focus their efforts on the cephalopods. Whiting are continuing to bite in Western Port with good catches coming from Quail Bank. While the fishing has been inconsistent. Best results have been in 5-6 metres. The warm water currents this year have brought blue bottle jellyfish to the back beach, schools of kingfish to the southern peninsula and, I expect makos to be patrolling Bass Strait. We are now entering another El'Nino weather pattern. Drought and a hot long summer is on the cards. This weather pattern is the reason we are seeing so many high pressure systems and many snapper anglers would believe that this would make the fish go nuts. With these highs we have had some quite large temperature shifts. Many anglers look to the rising barometer as the peak in snapper fishing time. But those targeting snapper should be looking at a rising or stable ambient air temperature,steady or rising barometer and if possible a

Boat catch: Brenda Foley caught this lovely snapper onboard Unreel fishing charters.

change of tide. The season of 1997 in my fishing diary showed similar fishing patterns. Fickle fish, large fish and not huge numbers. Do the snapper know what's coming or is this just coincidence ? For the record, my whiting catches in 97 are very similar to this year. James Rodgers from Unreel fishing charters told me "In my opinion it's been an unusual season with some amazing land based and shallow water fishing and also an incredible spread of snapper from top to bottom of the bay. No place in the bay has missed out on its share of

the action and, as a result, the snapper are not in such tight schools and most people have found them to be patchy and difficult to catch large numbers as they have done over the past decade. “There are a number of old timers, including myself, that recognise similarities in this season to others from the past and my opinion is that it certainly has been a tougher one for all of us, but I feel that it's not such a bad thing as it’s helping us to properly appreciate and enjoy the fewer snapper that we catch. “I am finding that I'm using almost twice the fuel and only getting about

In the process of the campaign, she highlighted many long term and important issues, and brought them into the public and political limelight, including our appalling public transport situation, lack of local health services, unemployment, serious problems with education and health services and rising costs for families and pensioners struggling on low incomes. On the environment, with her support, Point Nepean will now be protected from an inappropriate exclusive commercial development, in favour of retaining full public access and the community plan. Ninety nine year leases of national parks will be defunct, and the Rosebud pool commercial precinct will be built at Wannaue Place where it should have been in the first place, not on the Rosebud foreshore. We will not have container ships despoiling Western Port and genuine long terms jobs and businesses for Hastings will be developed in their place. She also advocated for the Balnarring Common which, after many years, was finally successfully approved by [Mornington Peninsula

Shire] Council. And hopefully, the principle of protecting national parks will extend and be included in the current dispute over the Arthur’s Seat gondola commercial precinct development. Many issues, projects and appeals from community representatives including these, have been falling on deaf Liberal ears for years. Carolyn achieved all this as a mere candidate in the space of 10 months – more than our Liberal representatives have been doing for years. No wonder the community got behind her and produced such a swing. Meanwhile we have four more years of ineffectual Liberal representation ahead of us – while looking with envy at our neighbours in Frankston who had the good sense to change to a Labor MP, and will be reaping the benefits. The Liberals have taken Nepean for granted as a safe seat. We are stuck again and going backwards. The only chance people in Nepean have of addressing the problems we have endured for decades, and stop them getting worse, is to elect a Labor MP.

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two thirds of the amount of snapper I would expect from a recent season. “We usually end up just short of our limit, which is still a very good result." Matty Hunt from Mathew Hunt fishing service gave me this summary: "Snapper season has been tougher than most we've had over the last seven years or so. Having said that, average size is definitely bigger and the deeper waters, 18 metres plus, have been where the larger schools of medium size fish have been hiding. Those persisting in the shallows have been rewarded with great fishing after dark. “Best baits have been pilchard, squid and soury while fishing different spots rather than hounding one area has been a better option this season as well." So, even with a change in weather patterns, anglers have a heap of options. So pick your time and go wet a line. Tight lines and calm seas.  Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro runs Mornington Boat Hire at Schnapper Point in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Hire at Yaringa boat harbour in Somerville (www.morningtonboathire.com.au or call 5975 5479).

THE shire is seeking volunteers to help with the peninsula’s biggest events – including next years’ Australia Day celebrations. Mornington Peninsula mayor Cr Bev Colomb said Australia Day activities were some of the peninsula’s largest and most significant events. They are presented by the shire in partnership with the community. “Spread across seven townships, the shire’s Australia Day program provides free activities and entertainment, including the Mornington Street Parade, the Rosebud Fun Run, free community breakfasts, fireworks, live music community displays and flag raisings for the community to enjoy and celebrate together,” she said. “Volunteering is a great way to support the community, and we’d love to have you join our team to deliver one of the most exciting event programs on the peninsula.” Volunteer roles can include conducting surveys, assisting with parking, marshalling the street parade, customer service, event setup and pack-up and assisting musicians and performers. Volunteers will be issued with reserved parking and free refreshments throughout their time at any event. Those interesting in volunteering at the Australia Day celebrations should contact the shire’s community and special events staff on 5971 9312 or email events@mornpen.vic.gov.au

LETTERS Predictable wins Ho hum, [Nepean MP Martin] Dixon, [Mornington MP David] Morris and [Hastings MP Neale] Burgess all retained their seats at the state election as our representatives for the Mornington Peninsula, which was no surprise. Any Walt Disney character could win down here provided they had Liberal Party membership. John Cain, McCrae

Labor gains What a fantastic achievement for the young Labor [Nepean district] candidate Carolyn Gleixner. With the support of many people in the electorate behind her, she achieved one of the highest swings of 5.8 per cent in favour of Labor across Victoria (average Labor swing 1.7 per cent), and cut Mr Dixon’s 13.7 per cent margin by close to half. With second preferences (Labor won three important Booths in Nepean, and came close in eight others) this fresh faced young woman has seriously established a place for herself in the electorate.

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Well done to those who voted for Carolyn, and next time, for those who did not, please reconsider and vote for your Labor candidate. This is the only way to get our fair share of government attention and funding support and address the many problems continually facing our community. Aija Dowling, Flinders

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SPORTING clubs are built on solid foundations when they have members like John Woods. The Mt Eliza cricketer last week played his 500th consecutive game over 36 years for the club against Tyabb in the MPCA. But, of course, it’s not just on the sporting field that members make their mark. Club president Mark Curwood said an informal audit had calculated that Woods, 75, had personally raised more than $40,000 for the club, as well as being a leading player in countless fundraisers, horse-racing syndicates and raffles during his injury-free playing career. On top of all that, “Woodsy”, as he is affectionately known, also cleaned the clubrooms on Sunday mornings after matches for 15 years. These are the solid foundations every club dreams about. The point is not lost on Curwood: “Woodsy is one of those guys every club wishes they had. He’s a terrific guy. “These days the younger players are just not as dedicated, but he’s captained teams, he organises the ins and outs, plays wherever he’s needed - he does everything asked of him.” Typically, ‘Woodsy’ downplayed his remarkable games record, preferring to talk up Tyabb Cricket Club’s generosity in obligingly agreeing to transfer their scheduled home game to Mt Eliza so his milestone could be celebrated on his own turf. Casting his mind back – and then further back - to the 1978-79 cricket season, Woodsy said he was drawn

Club man: John Woods celebrates 500 consecutive games for Mt Eliza.

to Mt Eliza when his then 12-year-old son, Tim, began playing juniors. He liked the place immediately and never looked back. Highlights have been “few and far between” he admitted modestly, before mentioning a “couple on tons” and, of course, playing in two winning grand finals - 1982-3 and 2009-10. The first holds extra special memories as he played alongside Tim in D-Grade, while the second was in C2 Grade.

Nowadays he prefers to play every second week, or only when an up-andcoming youngster is unavailable. “It would be unfair of me after such a long innings to get in the way of someone with a bright future,” he said. Tributes flowed at Sunday’s milestone game. ‘Woodsy’ ran through a club banner to the cheers of his team mates and even had the honour of moving up the batting order – from No 11 to No 9 when the eighth wicket

fell - to give him some show time at the crease. “It was a cameo appearance,” he quipped. “I hung around for a while and made three not out.” But the highlight of the day, in his eyes, was not his remarkable achievement but that his team won, reversing a poor result against Tyabb in the previous match. That’s “Woody’s” style - and it’s what being a “solid foundation” is all about.

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Woodworkers’ toys for children TOY makers at Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula have spent another year creating and assembling hundreds of wooden toys for the district’s most deserving children. Now in their 14th year of toy making, the 15 dedicated volunteers have made and distributed more than 13,000 beautifully hand-crafted toys over their journey. This year, almost 1000 toys will be distributed by Rosebud Anglicare, Rosebud Salvation Army and the Western Port Community Centre. The not-for-profit group always welcomes donations of clean timber offcuts, left-over paint and unwanted tools. New members are always welcome. They should call president John Bayliss on 59862231. Barry Irving Handymen: Toymakers proudly display some of their year’s work. Picture: Lynne Irving On the water: Adrian Finglas enjoys his work. Picture: Nat Deague

Sail expert takes over at Sorrento SORRENTO Sailing and Couta Boat Club has appointed two-time former Australian sailing team coach Adrian Finglas as its new sailing operations manager. His role covers all activities, from off-the-beach to couta boats. In2008, Finglas looked after the Yngling – pronounced ing-ling - and Paralympics classes leading up to the Beijing Games in 2012. There

he focused solely on the Paralympic classes – all the while running the Queensland Academy of Sport sailing program for Yachting Australia. “In club life it is all about participation,” Finglas said. “So, it doesn’t matter if your boat is a canoe with a sail, an Optimist or a 420. “Children are our future commodores, race officers, volunteers and members. All are welcomed, loved

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Leaders show their faith with talk of peace A CONFERENCE in Langwarrin involving representatives of six major religions is being hailed as “the first of its kind”. More than 300 people from all over Victoria attended The Conference of World Religions 2014 held by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria at its Bait-ul-Salam (House of Peace) mosque. Leaders from the Islamic, Christian, Jewish, Hindi, Sikh and Buddhist faiths spoke about the application of peace and social harmony through the teachings of their religions. The mosque’s leader, Imam Wadood Janud, spoke about Islam’s “true and peaceful teachings”. Dr Rev. Alaxander Yule represented Christianity; Rabbi Ralph Genende, Judaism; Hojun Futen, Buddhism; Jasbir Sigh, Sikhism; and Bhakta Dasa, Hinduism. The conference was moderated by Norman Currie, director and producer of Channel 31. “The conference was a great success and it brought various communities and world’s major religions and their followers under one roof and, more importantly, everyone who came on the podium agreed that their respective religion spreads peace and harmony in the society,” Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Victoria spokesman Aziz Bhatti said. He said members of the Ahmadiyya community were “working hard for the cause of peace and love for all, hatred for none”.

“This message is more important and more crucial for world peace than it has ever been.” Guests at the conference included were Members of Parliament, a mayor, councillors, an assistant police commissioner and police, government officials, members of an interfaith

network and academics. National president of the Ahmadiyya community Imam Inam-ul Haq Kausar emphasised the need for “mutual understanding and respect between the followers of different faiths in order to achieve peace and harmony in today’s world”.

Line of faith: At The Conference of World Religions 2014 are, from left, Imam Wadood Janud, Alexander Yule, Norman Currie, Jasbir Singh, Bhakta Dasa; above, Jasbir Singh speaks about Sikhism.

Band members happy to blow their own trumpets ALMOST a lifetime of giving back to the community epitomises the role of the Southern Peninsula Concert Band. The not-for-profit community band has an established role of service to others on the Mornington Peninsula. This includes performing at annual Sorrento and Blairgowrie yacht club openings, their retirement village and community market day appearances, and the four Anzac Day marches in one day. Starting at Dromana at 9am, the bandsmen are back on the bus for the drive to Rosebud’s march at 10 o’clock, with no time to dilly-dally because Sorrento starts at 11 o’clock, and then it’s back to Rye for the noon parade. Stamina is the key… At Christmas there are markets at which to play, hospital rounds on the Tuesday before and Carols by Candlelight on the village green. Right now the band is rehearsing for three Christmas concerts and its 50th birthday next year. “The community concert band aims to promote the enjoyment of performing music in a friendly, social environment,” band member Michael Small said. “It aims to provide a public service through musical entertainment to the residents of the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds.”

Up to 35 members attend rehearse 8-10pm Fridays in the hall next to the concert shell at Rosebud. President Allan Fenney recalled that, in the mid-1960s, former shire councillor Jim Baker put an ad in the old local paper, The Gazette, wanting “bandsmen, fathers and sons”. “At that time, Wal Elliget had a small brass band practising at the Sorrento RSL,” he recalled. “Wal answered the ad and brought his brass group to Rosebud. “Little did he know that he would be doing this for many years to come, and he also tells me he wore out two station wagons in the process.” Band master Doug Sappie took charge, rehearsing at the old RSL, where the Rosebud cinema is now. Mr Baker, who was also president of the youth and citizens’ club, asked the shire for seed money to start the band and about five pounds was provided to buy music and band equipment. “The youth and citizens’ hall was gradually taken over by the band and the Shire of Flinders Youth and Citizen's Band came to be,” Mr Fenney said. Name changes have included Shire of Flinders Youth and Citizen’s Band, Shire of Flinders

In tune: Members of the Southern Peninsula Concert band at practice. Picture: Yanni

Concert Band, and, since the shire amalgamations, Southern Peninsula Concert Band. Many people have been involved in the band over the years. Mr Baker served as president for 24 years, followed by Wal Elliget 1989-91, Len Williams 1991-94 and Lyn Reynolds 1994-2003. Allan Fenney has been president since then. Conductors over the years have been Doug Sappie, who had a music shop in Ninth Ave, behind the Commonwealth Bank,as well as Tom Whitaker, Arthur Jones and Wal Elliget, who all wielded the baton before John Browning took over 1971-76. They were followed by Dromana Technical School music teacher Don Hale and

ex-naval musician and percussionist Paul Farugia. Jack Butcher, who had a solid brass band background, followed 1982-1991. The present musical director, Barry Fletcher, is regarded as a music educator, performer and conductor “of unlimited patience and tolerance”. He has held this position for the past 20 years. “This stable partnership is one of the many reasons why the band has maintained and increased its reputation in the area of concert band performance,” Mr Small said. “It is anticipated that this remarkable partnership will continue long into the future.” Stephen Taylor

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The main attraction BRILLIANT street appeal is the first indicator to the quality on offer with this striking contemporary home. A use of timber along the front, cleverly incorporated into the garage roller door and a neatly paved driveway abutting landscaped gardens all create an impression of true coastal style. The main bedroom is zoned in the north corner of the home and features a luxurious ensuite with double shower and a walk-in robe. A home theatre has been established in the front living room but this could easily become a parents retreat or formal lounge area. Timber floors greet you at the entry and continue through to the main open-plan living area which sparkles under the high ceilings, awash with natural light. A galley-style kitchen has a dishwasher and wall-oven, with walls of cupboard space – a design feature unto themselves – seamlessly merging with the crisp white decor. The adjoining meals and lounge area spread out before a full-length series of windows and sliding glass doors that open out to a splendid alfresco entertaining deck. Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

40 Maine Street, TOOTGAROOK $1,350,000 – $1,450,000 Prentice Real Estate, 2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 2351 Michael Prentice, 0417 369 235

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YOUR DESIGN OR OURS

KNOCK DOWN & RE-BUILD SPECIALISTS

• FREE Building Advice • FREE Site Inspection • FREE Costing • FIXED Price Contract Call Craig on 03 5982 2121 or visit us online at www.parkwayhomes.com.au Parkway homes Pty Ltd ABN 19107 061 Registered Building Practitioner DB-U 21534

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www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/dromana

EXPERIENCED SALES CONSULTANT WANTED!! Stockdale and Leggo Dromana are seeking a full time sales consultant to join their team. We now cover from Mt Eliza to Portsea and Tyabb to Flinders and everything in between, so there is no end to the properties you can list and sell!! Stockdale and Leggo Dromana are searching for a successful, dynamic, passionate and ambitious person to join their fast moving office with the latest tools & technology. The right person needs to have great people skills with a minimum of 12 months in the industry as a sales consultant, live locally on the Mornington Peninsula, have their own vehicle, current driver’s licence, agent’s representative certificate and ambition. DOES YOUR CURRENT AGENCY OFFER YOU THIS?

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Base retainer?* Generous commission system? Mobile Phone Allowance? Company vehicle for business and private use?* Great varied farm areas for your personalised marketing? A walk in database of contacts for you of in excess of 1500+ leads to start work on immediately? Monthly drop cards done by the company for your farm areas? Weekly appraisal leads from your farm area, worked and paid for by the agency with a professional telemarketing company direct to you? Great work environment? Company supplied iPad? Company supplied Uniform?* Fantastic support staff? Non competing directors? Directors and staff that assist when it is your RDO or leave? Ongoing quality training? Company paid on line training with industry trainers? Great work roster? Appreciation for your hard work and results? IF THEY DON’T, CALL US TO SEE WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU RIGHT NOW! All applications must be in writing and can be emailed to the Director, John Sanderson at jsanderson@stockdaleleggo.com.au, faxed (03) 5981 0440 or post to Stockdale & Leggo Dromana, 193 Point Nepean Road, Dromana, Vic, 3936.

All applications will be kept in the strictest confidence. * Subject to conditions.

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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 Safety Beach

Auction

Auction this Saturday

9 Admiralty Court, Safety Beach

Front Row Seats On The Waters Edge Home to only a privileged few, this executive two-storey four-bedroom, three-bathroom plus a study residence resides on the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge with panoramic views across Martha Coves main waterway and direct boardwalk access to Pebble Beach. Open, spacious and light-filled, the impeccable interior caters to every lifestyle requirement from alfresco entertaining with the water as a backdrop to impressive areas for formal and casual living, grandly proportioned dining room, striking stone and Smeg kitchen and palatial main bedroom with stunning views, two balconies and spa en suite. Sit back and soak up the good life!

Auction This Saturday at 11.00am Inspect Saturday from 10.30am Contact Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Mount Eliza

Auction

Auction this Saturday

13 Warana Way, Mount Eliza

The Style File A polished performer, this one-year-old two-storey three-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence set in a quiet avenue walking distance to Mt Eliza Village, schools and cafes offers a seriously stylish indoor-outdoor living environment and a fabulous view of the city skyline from the top-floor balcony. Striking wormy chestnut floorboards introduce the sleek interior with a sublime Carrara marble kitchen and a spacious living and dining wing flowing out to an undercover downlit Merbu deck. The ground-floor main bedroom with WIR and fully-tiled en suite is awash with designer style; while a rumpus room features an in-built study. Every luxury is here including a double remote garage with internal access.

2.5

Auction Inspect Contact

This Saturday at 1.00pm Saturday from 12.30pm Deborah Quinn 0428 205 555 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

onths free

Three months free management Property Management is more than just finding a tenant, it’s personalised service and a commitment to optimising your property’s rental return Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 168 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888 admin@bowmanandcompany.com.au bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease

Mount Martha

13 Elspeth Circuit, Mount Martha

52 Dorothy Crescent, Mornington

This beautiful modern family home is equipped for comfort and style, including evaporative cooling and ducted heating throughout, four large bedrooms and two living areas. Kitchen includes dishwasher, gas stove top, electric oven and large pantry. Living opens to a decked entertaining area and great backyard. Garden maintenance included. Available 7th January 2015

Comprising 3 bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite, this home has ducted heating throughout and A/C to living. The kitchen contains a dishwasher, gas cook top and electric oven. A tiled dining overlooks the covered deck while a separate tiled lounge provides a second living space. Parking for 3 cars and room to store a trailer/caravan. Available now

For Lease Rent $550 per week Contact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease

Mornington

6b Duncan Avenue, Seaford

3/42 Van Ness Avenue Mornington

Near new 2 storey townhouse offering 3 generous bedrooms with BIR’s, master with WIR and ensuite, plus a powder room. Open plan kitchen/meals/living and separate childrens retreat. Modern kitchen features stainless steel appliances and stone benchtops. Featuring polished boards downstairs and carpet upstairs. Available 17th December 2014

Near new townhouse. Spacious, open plan home featuring 3 generous bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite, ducted heating, A/C to living, double glazing and stylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Fully secured, low maintenance courtyard, great sized lawn area, remote double lock up garage with internal access. Available 19th December 2014

For Lease Rent $440 per week Contact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease Rent $495 per week Contact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease

Mornington

For Lease

Mornington

65 Exford Drive, Mornington

7 Alfred Street, Mornington

This delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home is set behind a private front fence and located in a handy location, walking distance to primary and high schools. Featuring an L shaped lounge with split system A/C, modern kitchen, dishwasher, covered entertaining deck, drive through garage, water tank and shed. Available Now

This impressive 3 bedroom townhouse with spa pool is walking distance to the beach and Main Street Mornington. Featuring ducted heating, split system heating/cooling, wet bar and a modern kitchen with gas cook top, stone bench top and butler’s pantry. Living areas and outdoor entertaining on both levels. Option to rent furnished at $700 per week. 6 or 12 months lease available Available 3rd February 2015

For Lease Rent $400 per week Contact Caitlin Brown 0408 546 132 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease Rent $395 per week Contact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763 bowmanandcompany.com.au

For Lease

Seaford

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For Lease

Mornington

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For Lease Rent $650 per week Contact Kym Colliver 0408 666 763 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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

For Sale

14 Hyperno Way, Mount Martha

Hastings

For Sale

12/118-120 Victoria Street, Hastings

Family Fun With Massive Man Cave

Loaded With Assets, Convenient Setting

This single-level three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with two living areas and study/4th bedroom is the ideal scenario for a young family through to the buyer in search of a sea-change with a large stretch of lawn for the kids to play, heated spa, undercover entertaining deck, return driveway and excellent side access to the ultimate man cave with a HUGE four car garage.

Built in 2012, this stylish rear one bedroom villa presents as new and is just a short walk away from the waterfront, shops and Pelican Park Recreation Centre. The light-filled interior is an accomplished low-maintenance set-up with open-plan living, private wrap-around courtyard, quality kitchen, dual access en suite, single garage and more.

Price $440,000–$490,000 Inspect Saturday 12.30–1.00pm Contact Trevor Timmers 0466 986 454 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

Price $210,000–$240,000 Inspect Saturday 11.00–11.30am Contact Trevor Timmers 0466 986 454 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

$139,000

$169,500

$172,500

$185,000

$190,000

X Friendly atmosphere X Freedom to travel X Affordable homes

X Social club

X A carefree lifestyle

X Community centre

X Low maintenance

X Secure long-term tenure

X Gated community

X Residents workshop

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Mornington

3/14 Wilsons Road

Seaside Living

Mount Martha

2 Hume Street

Big Bay Beauty - 1km To The Beach Auction This Saturday at 11.30am View Saturday 11.00-11.30am

Robert Lewis 0450 209 007 Trudie Thobe 0401 430 506 Adam Jackson 0411 565 611

LJ Hooker Mornington 03 5976 6700

The perfect opportunity to either renovate or build your dream beachside escape overlooking the magnificent Port Phillip Bay, this property is located in an ever improving landscape. Complementing the natural slope of the site, you can create a beautiful home that will capture incredible views or renovate the existing dwelling. Experience the joy of bayside living on the high side of Hume Street with easy access to golf courses, wineries, cafés, and restaurants. Including primary & secondary schools. * Land size of approx. 1213 m2

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This architecturally-designed townhouse has a sandstone finish, cathedral ceilings, timber floors, and a fresh colour scheme that enhances the natural light beaming through the floor to ceiling windows. Open plan living faces out to the beach and beyond from the entertainment balcony. Upstairs also brings you a kitchen with Miele appliances, walk-in pantry and a large island bench with cupboard space. 2BR’s –one up & one down, both have FES. Let this be your dream come true to enjoy that seaside lifestyle residing in Mornington’s popular Fisherman’s Beach location.

Mount Martha

143 Somerset Drive 4

Seeing Is Belieiving This is not the home to do a drive-by on, it’s so private that you can’t see anything from the road - inspection is a MUST! Fully renovated, the floor plan is split over two levels, with an open family area, lounge and dining zone featuring a spectacular kitchen with s/steel appliances eye catching splash back. A private deck extends the floor plan and captures views to Port Philip Bay across the treetops. Set on a professionally landscaped 850m2 fenced block, garden maintenance is kept to a minimum.

Auction Saturday 20th December at 11.30am View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

Robert Lewis 0450 209 007 Trudie Thobe 0401 430 506 Adam Jackson 0411 565 611

LJ Hooker Mornington 03 5976 6700 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Auction This Saturday at 1.30pm View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

Robert Lewis 0450 209 007 Trudie Thobe 0401 430 506 Adam Jackson 0411 565 611

LJ Hooker Mornington 03 5976 6700

2327 Point Nepean Road, RYE

5985 8800 www.jkre.com.au

BUSINESS FOR SALE - PENCON GARDEN SUPPLIES AND MINI MIX CONCRETE Price: On Application Pencon Garden Supplies and Mini Mix Concrete is a family owned and operated business located at Rye on the Mornington Peninsula. Pencon has been serving the area for over 50 years. Pencon specialize in supplying concrete, sand, soil, mulch, pebbles, truck hire and garden and building supplies, catering to the needs of local customers, landscape designers, garden maintenance and building industry professionals. Pencon is situated on 4000 square metres of land in Ryeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial HVWDWH DQG KDV H[FHOOHQW H[SRVXUH IURP SDVVLQJ WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F DORQJ 0HOERXUQH 5RDd. PLANT: LAND: 1 X Kenworth 908 Truck/Trailer PBS 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH EORFN VKRZURRP DQG OXQFK URRP 1 X 7m3 Hino Tipper 2 X storage sheds 1 X 4m3 Hino Tipper 1 X Mini mix plant 3 cubic metre capacity 3 X 2m3 Hino Tippers 34 tonne cement silo 4 X 2.6m3 Hino Mixers Approx. 40 concrete bins 1 X 35B Loader 1.2m3 Underground 9000 litre fuel tank / pump 1 X Kuboto Loader .5m3 1 X Cat Fork Lift Plus stock at date of sale. Q

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jacobsandlowe.com.au 220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900 Shop 11, 210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5976 8899 81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 5989 2364

ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1905 75 Watt Road, Mornington

13 & 15 / 90 Main Street, Mornington

Mornington Investment

For Sale

Two Iconic Shops In The Mall

1 & 2 / 104 Watt Road, Mornington

For Sale

Secure Investment

• 366 m2 approx • Leased for $39,000 pa + GST + Outgoings • 5 + 5 year lease commenced 10th November 2014 • Impressive new development on Watt Road

• Shop 13: 5+5+5 year lease at $23,232 pa • Shop 15: 5+5+5 year lease at $21,264 pa • Shops are 43m2 approx each

• Freehold only - Building area 352m² approx • Dual Street frontage • Securely leased 2 + 2 + 2 years commencing 20/12/2014 • Rent: $32,400 pa + GST + outgoings

For Sale: $705,000 Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Sale: $895,000 Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Sale: $680,000 Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

2 & 3 / 3 Thomson Terrace, Dromana

10/61 Watt Road, Mornington

10/1140 Nepean Highway, Mornington

Executive Style Warehouses

For Sale or Lease

• Nearing completion • Size 336m² & 375m² (approx) • High profile location

For Sale: From $520,000 For Lease: From $2,666.66pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184 Shop 11 / 1283 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud

Flexible Space

Mornington Investment

For Sale

Mornington Office

• 366m² approx • Leased for $34,992 pa + GST + Ogs • 5 + 5 year lease commenced 7th August 2014 • Impressive new development on Watt Road

• 90m² approx • Located in the Mornington Industrial Park • Attractive investment or owner occupy • Ideal for the small investor

For Sale: $705,000 Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Sale: $215,000 Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

24 Milgate Drive, Mornington

Lilly Belle Shoes & Accessories, Mornington

For Sale or Lease Retail/Convenience Store

For Sale or Lease Mornington Fit-Out Only

• Great space of 150m2 approx • Suitable for a variety of uses including retail or office space • Available now

• Now under construction - available early 2015. Expressions of interest invited • Ground floor retail store of 134m² • First floor office space of 152m² • Lease the whole space or just one level

• Very well presented space of approx 70m2 • Great lease conditions and low rent • Suits a variety of uses without the usual set up costs • Highly sought after Mornington location

For Sale: $495,000 For Lease: $1,733.33pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale: $550,000 For Lease: $4,691pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858 La Monicas, Mornington

For Sale: $35,000 WIWO Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184 46 Watt Road, Mornington

11/90 Main Street, Mornington

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• Shop 11: 3+2+4 year lease at $21,084.00pa + GST + Outgoings

Commenced 14th September 2011

Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

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For Sale Licensed Restaurant

For Sale

Mornington Factory

• 150m2 approx • Fully licensed restaurant • Grease trap & commercial kitchen • Seats 36 inside & 12 outside • Potential to develop at the rear STCA

• Factory 430m² approx ( Land 790m²) • Features an office and 6 car parks • Prominent site along busy road • Adjoining block of land 790m2, can be purchased in conjunction

For Sale: $320,000 + sav Contact: David Toms 0418 995 366

For Sale: $690,000 + GST Contact: David Toms 0418 995 366

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For Sale

jacobsandlowe.com.au 220 Main Street, Mornington 5976 5900 Shop 11, 210 Dunns Road, Mornington 5976 8899 81 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 5989 2364

ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1905 2 / 8 Carbine Way, Mornington

Mornington Factory

2 / 230 Main Street, Mornington

For Lease Mornington Retail / Office

1st Floor, 3 / 346 Main Street, Morninfgton

For Lease Main Street Office

• 271m2 approx. • Modern factory • Features office and disabled toilet • Located in Carbine Way

• Located on busy Main Street • 75m2 approx • Would suit retail or office • Affordable rent

• Located on the 1st floor • 106 m2 approx • Allocated basement carpark

For Lease: $2,020 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease: $1,500 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease: $1,850 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

7 / 211 Main Street, Mornington

1 / 14 Latham Street, Mornington

410 Whitehill Road, Dromana

Mornington Retail

For Lease

Warehouse with Office Space

For Lease

Unique Opportunity

For Lease

• 62m² approx • Located close to Aldi, facing supermarket carpark · Great exposure · Would suit a variety of retail or offices

• 220m2 approx on the ground floor • 100m2 mezzanine floor • Entry to office plus roller door • Available Now

• Highly exposed site of approx 28 acres • 2 large dams with extensive irrigation system • Extensive shedding, extra large hot house and secured office/shop with built-in cool room • Ideally suited to market gardeners or nursery use

For Lease: $1,612 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease: $1,980 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease: $10,000 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

2 Sophie Court, Mornington

1 / 58 Collins Road, Dromana

2 / 185 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington

D E S LEA

Mornington Warehouse

For Lease Dromana Industrial

For Lease Prime Position

• Easy access to Tyabb & Watt Roads • 290m2 approx. • Kitchen & toilet facilities • Fully-fenced front yard

• Large warehouse space of approx 540m2 • Extensive on site carparking • Extra height electronic roller door • Prime Collins Road exposure

• 500 m2 approx. showroom • 400m2 ground floor space, 100m2 mezzanine space • Plenty of parking • Main road exposure

For Lease: $2,070 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease: $3,825 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

6 Ross Street, Mornington

1 - 3 Diane Street, Mornington

For Lease: $5,416 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858 160b Main Street, Mornington

Beach End Of Main Street

For Lease

Tyabb Road Showroom

D E S LEA

For Lease Main Street Retail

• Plenty of natural light • Kitchenette & storage facilities • Inspection will not disappoint

• Land size 2251m2 approx. • Building size 450m2 & 110m2 approx. • Showroom, office, workshop & yard • Great exposure on corner site • Available Now

• Total of 258m2 on 2 levels • Excellent foot traffic with established surrounding tenants • Rear entry for deliveries • Available Now

For Lease: $4,166 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

For Lease: $7,000 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: David Toms 0418 995 366

For Lease: $6,100 pcm + GST + Outgoings Contact: Michelle Adams 0407 743 858

• 83m² approx of corner position in a first class complex

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Petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be friends

Swept away

THIS well-known pet shop operates from large modern premises along busy Mornington-Tyabb Road. Trading for 27 years, they sell a huge variety of pet needs, including aquariums, birds, reptiles, pet food and accessories. This business can be managed by qualified staff or a new owner can become actively involved and enhance the profits.

SPECIALISING in the repair and servicing of street sweepers, this niche business operates from a well-equipped workshop with all plant and equipment included in the asking price. The vendor owns the freehold and will negotiate a new lease. This business is well known in the industry and carries out a lot of work for councils and construction companies.

Pet shop, MORNINGTON Price: $140,000 plus sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Street sweepers, BRAESIDE Price: $45,000 plus sav Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Graham Haddock, 0417 360 963

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au 50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 Business Migrants Expert Advisory Service AIR-CON & HEATING

TRAILER MANUFACTURE

SUPPLEMENTS & GYM GEAR

GARAGE DOORS

MORNINGTON SEAFORD SOMERVILLE MORNINGTON &XVWRP EXLOW WUDLOHUV DOVR WRRO ER[HV Sales, installation and servicing of Sales and installation of all types of $WWUDFWLYH EXVLQHVV ZLWK G\QDPLF KHDWLQJ DQG DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ XQLWV JDWHV 6HUYLFHV RIIHUHG DUH PLQRU JDUDJH GRRUV 3ULFH LQFOXGHV YHKL ZHEVLWH RQOLQH VWRUH 7UDGHV Ã² 0DLQWHQDQFH FRQWUDFWV ZLWK VFKRROV PDMRU UHSDLUV VWHHO IDEULFDWLRQ 0,* GD\V VWRFN FDQ EH QHJRWLDWHG 2ZQHU FOHV DQG DOO HTXLSPHQW (VWDEOLVKHG ZHOGLQJ VKHHW PHWDO IROGLQJ :HEVLWH plants, builders etc. Needs to be \HDUV DQG YHU\ ZHOO NQRZQ RQ ZLOO WUDLQ 2QO\ VXSSOLHU RI ZRUNRXW <HOORZ 3DJHV DG GD\V D ZHHN relocated, easily done as stock not WKH 3HQLQVXOD GD\V QHZ OHDVH VXSSOHPHQWV RQ WKH 3HQLQVXOD J\P *RRG LQFRPH LQ UHSDLUV ORWV RI ZRUN required. Work 5 days. available. ZHDU DFFHVVRULHV

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POLICE are conducting major traffic blitzes on the Mornington Peninsula. Operation Raid focuses on removing all impaired drivers from the roads. “Our culture now recognises drink drivers as bloody idiots - but sadly we still have a few of them on our roads,” Inspector Karen Nyholm said. “Tragic deaths and serious injury are only a moment away when you are driving a vehicle. What gives anyone the right to endanger my family or your family?” Frankston Highway Patrol intercepted two motorists on the peninsula on Monday 24 November who returned alcohol readings of 0.173 per cent and 0.152 per cent.

Sgt Barry Judge, of the Rosebud Highway Patrol, said the first-offence drivers would lose their licences for 17 and 15 months respectively. “This will impact their employment, their families and, potentially, impact their lives in a direction that is hard to come back from - all over one night’s drinking.” Police will continue their focus on speed, drink driving and other impairment behaviours, such as drug use and fatigue. Operation Suer Stay focuses on offending drivers and, with this year's road toll sitting at 237 - 22 more than last year, police will continue the enforcement with a hope that the message will get through and keep everyone safe at Christmas.

Smash, grab thief sought DETECTIVES are searching for a man who threw a concrete block through the window of a café in Frankston Gardens Drive, Carrum Downs, at about 2:35am on Sunday 28 September and stole a quantity of energy drinks. The man drove to the cafe in what is believed to be a station wagon. Detective Senior Constable James Keegan, of Frankston Crime Investigation Unit, said the man depicted in the CCTV images could assist with his inquiries. Anyone with information should call 9784 5519 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Health back-up for police FUNDING from Medicare Local has helped police and Peninsula Health extend their partnership by establishing a second Pacer unit on the peninsula. Inspector Karen Nyholm said the Police Ambulance Crisis Emergency Response mobile unit provided support to police dealing with those who are mentally ill. “Combing the resource and experience of a police member with a mental health clinician improves our ability to respond to a person needing

medical treatment,” she said. “This multi-agency approach to the treatment of mentally ill patients has been trialled across the state with incredible success.” She said the Peninsula Health clinicians had been a valuable resource for frontline police and that the outcomes for the community were lifechanging. The second Pacer unit will work out of the Rosebud police complex responding to incidents across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston.

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It’s Jack to the future for Mt Eliza bowlers MT Eliza Bowling Club has its focus - and finances - firmly on fixed the future with a $500,000 modernisation drive designed to lure a new generation of bowlers to the club. Central to the ambitious upgrade program is lighting for night games and replacing natural turf with an allweather synthetic surface to increase the season from eight-months to all year. Other works include extending the clubhouse verandah for better sun protection, repairing the roof and improving disabled access. Money for the planned $514,000 works will come from a $364,000 Mornington Peninsula Shire guaranteed bank loan and $150,000 from the club. Club president Ken Broadbent said that with the club soon to celebrate its 50th anniversary, board members had become increasingly aware of the need to ensure the game's appeal for the next 50 years. That meant attracting new, younger

members by extending the club's hours of operation and providing more casual settings. “The average age of our current members in about 73, which is fairly typical of most clubs, and it has been that way for a long time,” Mr Broadbent said. “But we want to expand the appeal of our club and that means regeneration by bringing in new blood from a younger age group, not so much teenagers, but people aged in their 40s and 50s. “And as these people are for the most part still working, we identified the need to extend our operating hours for evening play and more casual settings.” Mr Broadbent said the club had achieved some success through its mid-week “barefoot bowls” program aimed at novices, and Sunday “breakfast and bowls” sessions. Critical to the club's future financial viability is its planned shift to yearround operations, which will require

converting the club's two greens from grass to synthetic surfaces. The season now runs from the beginning of September to the end of April, with surface works scheduled to be completed during next year's off-season. If all goes to plan, the 2015 offseason will be the club's last. Mr Broadbent said floodlights would soon be installed on the green immediately outside the clubhouse to enable evening play. The club has also secured an extra $25,000 grant from the state government to help pay for the lighting. Mornington MP David Morris said the program allowed sporting clubs to “bring forward” projects, with the government providing dollar-for-dollar funding for community contributions of up to $50,000 for small sport and recreation projects. In a report to councillors shire finance manager Geoff Emberson said the club had sound finances, strong revenue streams and was committed

to environmental principles. He said the club was a “key community asset” on council-owned land and was committed to providing access for community groups and in promoting bowls for juniors and families. “The stated desire to ‘open up’ the facility to other users, especially young people, is consistent with the shire’s access and equity principles,” Mr Emerson stated. “While it must be acknowledged that the facility is first and foremost a bowling club, the club has demonstrated that they are keen to work with, and make facilities available for, community groups and local schools... “The club is planning to continue to integrate with the local community by promoting and encouraging involvement in a range of club activities.” He said the club has shown “initiative” with its proposals and had demonstrated its ability to finance the works. Chris Brennan

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Somerville Hall holds Xmas gift sale Compiled by Melissa Hodge WE are pleased to hear that Cr Ritchie who has been laid aside by illness for the last ten days is now recovering, and hopes to be about again in a few days. *** PEDESTRIAN, cyclists and wood choppers are requested to note that entries for the Frankston New Year’s Sports close, for the two first on Saturday, December 19th and for the wood cutting on December 15th. *** THE continued illness of Mrs Jacobs of Frankston, is causing her friends much anxiety. She was conveyed to St Pancras’ private hospital, where she now lies in a very precarious state of health. It is hoped that the unremitting care and attention she is receiving will result in her complete recovery and restoration to health. *** THE drawing for Miss Martindale’s handbag, in aid of the Patriotic fund took place on Thursday, conducted by Mr Mark Brody The winning ticket being No 27, held by Mr Cameron. Miss Martindale desires to thank all those who took tickets, and also those who assisted at the sale of them The financial result of the drawing was very satisfactory. *** A SALE of gifts and Xmas Tree will be held in the Mechanics’ Hall, Somerville, on Saturday, 19th Dec under the patronage of St Andrew’s Ladies’ committee. Cooking competitions will take place, full particulars of

which can be obtained from Miss H. White, hon. sec. and from dodgers. *** AT the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings council it was decided that “a roll of honor “ should be kept of those residents who had gone to the front to fight for their country. The parents and friends are requested to forward full name, rank, company, etc, to Mr J. E. Jones Shire secretary, Moorooduc. *** FOR having failed to give to the local municipal authorities written notice of his intention to build, George M. Dunn was at Northcote court on Monday fined £2, with £2 2s costs. For having failed to pay the prescribed fees according to laws the same defendant was fined £2. *** MESSRS Robert Gunn and Co. have arranged with the Defence Department to have an inspection of horses suitable for riding and gunners at the Mornington trucking yards on Thursday next. Owners wishing to present their horses for inspection are asked to advise the agents (Messrs Gunn and Co) as early as possible. On Monday evening next we will have the opportunity of again renewing our acquaintance with the Maurice Gerald Company, who, it will be remembered some years back, playing a successful season of one week in Frankston, producing different plays each night, including “Conn the Shaughaun,” and other plays. On this occasion a new version of Mrs Wood’s

great work ‘”a new East Lynn” will be staged. Mr Gerald is bringing along a first class professional company and should be greeted with a good house *** FRANKSTON proved to be winners on Saturday last, in a tennis match against Tala club, Hawthorn, by one game. It was a closely contested match, and consequently, most interesting. The play all round was good, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. A desire was expressed all round that the Tala club should be met again shortly, to have another “go”. *** THE friends of Mrs W. W. Young of Frankston, will regret to hear of the death of her mother, which took place on the 30th November at Rushworth. The “Chronicle” makes the following remarks with regard to deceased:— ‘The death occurred at her daughter’s residence, Rushworth, on Sunday 30th Nov. of a very old colonist in the person of Mrs Sarah Stanley. Deceased was also an old and respected resident of Rushworth, where she lived for many years with her daughter (Mrs W. Young) and after with her other daughter (Mrs E. Robinson). Mrs Stanley came to Victoria in about the year 1842, but for several years prior to that had resided in New Zealand. She was therefore a colonist for aver 70 years, and her age at the time of her death was 95. In many respects she was a remarkable old lady, active, and retaining all her faculties almost to the last. It can readily be imagined that she saw some stirring hazardous times

in the forties, and she could give some thrilling accounts of the happenings of those days. She was a kind, benevolent old lady, and it was but just that she should reach a peaceful end by quietly passing away in her sleep. The remains were interred in the Rushworth cemetery on Monday afternoon, the Rev. H. Richardson conducting the funeral service. An excellent programme was provided by the Westernport entertainers, at the picnic concert, on Friday evening last. A very large audience assembled and everyone expressed the opinion that the music supplied by the orchestra surpassed anything that was ever heard in the local hall before. The programme was very lengthy and included some first class recitations and songs. A detailed report will probably appear in the next issue. It has been decided to again hold the Xmas tree in the hall on Xmas eve. Arrangements are now well in hand and an enjoyable evening will again be provided for the children. The proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Hospital. *** LAST Thursday evening a farewell social was held in the Town Hall for the purpose of wishing Messrs J. and G. Buckley and E. Wilson a bon voyage and a good time when they get to the front, as they are leaving with the Second Expeditionary Force. Cr Oates (president of the Shire) and Cr Watt, Dr Plowman and Messrs J. L. Parkes (president Westernport Progress Association,) Rev F. E. Watts and J. D. Hodgins spoke very feelingly to the volunteers, all of whom briefly re-

sponded. The following programme was then gone through: Selection by brass band followed with National Anthem, overture orchestra, song, Miss A Robinson; song, Miss K. Jones; song, Mr J. Carmicheal (encored); song, Miss J. Reid ; recitation, Miss Nathan; selection brass band; song, Mr L Sparks. Cr Watt thanked the people for their attendance, also the brass band and orchestra, who kept things lively with the fine music which they supplied. A sumptuous supper was handed round by the ladies during the evening. A euchre party and dance was held in the local Town Hall on Friday evening last, when a good attendance was present. The entertainment being in aid of the Roman Catholic Church. *** CONSIDERABLE interest was excited in the usually quiet township of Moorooduc on Wednesday evening on the occasion of the opening of the new picking shed just completed for the Two Bays Nurseries. Limited at the property of Messrs G. and C. Griffth, of Somerville. The building, which is erected at the Moorooduc Station, is a substantial weatherboard building, 40 ft, with 12 feet walls with an iron roof. There is a platform sliding where fruit can be loaded from the shelf right into the railway trucks. The brothers came from America in 1885 where they gained their experience in fruit culture. From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 12 December, 1914.

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Why democracy should be served with onions By Stuart McCullough DEMOCRACY was, for a time, quite a useful thing. But much like last year’s milk, it has gone seriously off and to catch the merest whiff is a startling affront to the senses. It pains me to say it, but democracy as we knew and loved it is ruined. I speak, of course, of the Victorian State election. In declaring that the democratic process has pretty much run its course, I’m not complaining about who beat who either on an individual or overall basis. Rather, I’m talking about something far more fundamental and important. It’s the very residue that binds communities together, the glue that is at the heart of our social cohesion. I speak, of course, of sausages. We have compulsory voting. If you don’t turn up to mark your boxes and stuff them through the slot, you’re at risk of being fined. For the most part we, as a people, accept that we must present ourselves at the local primary school to do our duty and play our small part in the broader democratic ballet. But in surrendering our freedom not to vote, we do so on a very specific understanding. If we are to give up our Saturday morning to run the gauntlet through the school gates past a bunch of leaflet wielding political evangelists in order to stand in a line for a good half hour, all we ask in return is that there are sausages to make the whole experience seem worth the trouble. The sausage sizzle is an essential part of the voting process. Not only does it provide a valuable incentive to vote, it presents primary schools with a fantastic opportunity to raise

funds. This, without doubt, is a wonderful thing. Last Saturday, we walked through the sunshine down to the local school gate. Like the ghouls of the Luna Park Ghost Train, frightening people loitered on the footpath shoving pamphlets forward in an act that is best described as ‘reverse begging’. It can’t be a fun job. Indeed, it must be difficult not to take it a little personally

when someone strolls up and pointedly takes the materials for someone else’s candidate only. Frankly, it can’t be too enjoyable to offer a ‘How to Vote Card’ to someone like me. When some poor soul representing a party that advocates for the rights of animals proffered an information sheet, I was forced to decline saying only: ‘Too hungry.’ I watched as several adults

scaled the fence simply to avoid the ‘How to Vote’ blockade. The queue stretched right through the schoolyard. As we took our place, I decided to sniff the political winds and discovered they lacked the unmistakable aroma of barbeque. Instantly, I regretted my decision not to take all the information I could from the gargoyles at the gate. Had any of the candidates been running on a ‘compulsory barbeques at all elections’ platform, that person would surely have won my vote. Worst of all, there was no explanation. Was the lack of sausages part of an elaborate preference swap deal between candidates? Or were the sausages being poured into marginal electorates as part of a small-goods led campaign? Instead of sausages, we had a sevenyear old playing Christmas Carols on the violin. First of all, I admire greatly any child who’s willing to stand up and perform for a bunch of hungry adults. However, the violinist had clearly prepared for a much shorter queue and had confined his repertoire to just three Christmas carols. I enjoyed hearing ‘Jingle Bells’ the first thirty times, but on the thirty first and subsequent occasions, I’ll admit that it began to grate slightly. As he started up for the seventy third time, I was not so much ready to vote as I was ready to tear off my own ears. To make things worse, when I asked him to play what is broadly considered to be the greatest piece of music ever composed for the violin - ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’ – he looked at me like I was some kind of idiot. Clearly, students of

the violin are not taught to respect the classics. I don’t object to lining up. But every queue deserves a barbeque. Having been denied my democratic right to chow down, I began to search for answers. Is this primary school so flush with cash that it doesn’t need to raise money? It seems unlikely. Perhaps it’s a case of political correctness gone mad whereby local parents have decided that cooking meat might offend vegetarians. I think I speak for everyone when I say that people will welcome a vegetarian option. In fact, why not sell coffee too? For that matter, stick a fondue fountain between the monkey bars and the slide for all I care. Politics ought to be a smorgasbord. It must be said that politics and sausages have a lot in common. It’s best not to know how either is made. As I stand in line waiting for my turn, it becomes clear to me that flute-apalooza will never be enough. I cast my vote and yet feel strangely incomplete. And for reasons that I don’t fully comprehend, I feel an almost uncontrollable urge to immediately head to Bunnings where, for $2.50, I can buy a sausage wrapped in bread. As I bite down through the soft white bread and a potent mix of sausage grease and sauce spills into my mouth, I reminded of the words of Plato: ‘Democracy is a charming form of government, full of variety and disorder. Pass the onions.’ Democracy is dead. Long live democracy. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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HOODOO GURUS SET FOR A RED HOT 2015 Next year is set to be a big year for Australian rockers the Hoodoo Gurus, with the band planning on releasing a new album and also coming to Mornington as part of the Red Hot Summer tour on January 11. The Hoodoo Gurus released their first album in 1984 after the success of their first single Leilani in 1982. They’ve followed this up with eight other studio albums, most recently Purity of Essence in 2010 and a greatest hits album Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats in 2012. PEARL’s Jessica Mills spoke to Hoodoo Gurus frontman Dave Faulkner about the journey and longevity of the Gurus. PEARL: It’s been 32 years since Hoodoo Gurus released their first single. Did you ever think you’d be enjoying such success and still touring after all this time? FAULKNER: No we really were working from record to record and before you know it years later we’re still doing it. There’s been a lot of luck and a lot of hard work along the way. PEARL: The Hoodoo Gurus had a break for four years before reforming. What was the turning point for getting back together? FAULKNER: When we played at Homebake in 2001, it was four years after we broke up and that was the gig that led to us reforming. When we played together again after four years apart it was amazing to witness the energy, it was the same spirit and connection and that was a real eye opener for me. PEARL: You’re coming to Mornington to perform in January, what can fans look forward to about your show? FAULKNER: Mostly a pretty high rolling night of rock and roll fun! I’m pretty excited! We’re pretty much known for

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our live shows, we have quite a few well known songs to draw from that we’ll play. PEARL: Are you working on any new projects with the Hoodoo Gurus or by yourself at the moment? FAULKNER: I’ve got a few side projects I’ve been working on- a bit of electronica fun, I’ve dabbled with that all through my career but I’m not known for it. I’m also working on some theatre stuff and last but not least a new Hoodoo Gurus album for next year. I haven’t started serious work on it yet but it’s definitely in my sights. I really want to apply myself to get some songs organised, get into rehearsals and demos and start the whole process again. PEARL: How do the Hoodoo Gurus make music together? How does the creative process work? FAULKNER: As a writer you’re always solo, you write the songs that mean something to you and express what you think. Then at the rehearsals with the rest of the band you keep adding to it, giving it character. It’s more about the songs that have come to life and feel natural and real. A song can be a great song but just not work for those particular musicians. You never know until you’ve done it whether it’s going to work or not. Sometimes you get amazed by the results because it becomes twice as exciting as it once wasit’s first rate chemistry when it happens. PEARL: You’ve penned some of the Hoodoo Gurus’ biggest hits such as What’s My Scene that have become Australian rock and roll anthems, what inspires you as a songwriter? FAULKNER: Most songwriters start with the music, a lyric or an idea for a story we want to tell. Then you try to figure out how to capture the feeling of that music or topic you want to get off your chest. As far as the theme that you write about you take it from your daily life, observations in society

or the world at large. All of us, musician or not we think about things we want to tell people about- our opinions, our feelings, things we hope for or fear. Music to me is having a different format to express how I feel say compared to somebody else writing a letter to the editor. PEARL: You began songwriting at an early age. As a child what drew you to music and writing? Where did your ideas come from? FAULKNER: As a kid my first song was about the family dog, I call that my first love song (laughs). Music was just something I really took to; I was really attracted to it. I was a passionate player of piano and later on guitar. I didn’t even know I was writing songs in the beginning, I was just singing words because it made me feel good. PEARL: How did you get into electronic music? FAULKNER: Music is music to me. I like opera, I like reggae, I like everything really and as a musician I can find merit in all musical styles. In a lot of ways it’s really about communicating using this beautiful melody that is beyond the lyric that changes from one genre to another. Electronic music is just pop music with different instruments really. Hopefully the electronica stuff will come out next year. It’ll be pretty quiet it’s just a bit of fun but hopefully people enjoy it. The Gurus are truly known for their fantastic live shows so make sure you get down to Mornington Racecourse on Sunday January 11 to see the magic and chemistry Faulkner describes in person. The Hoodoo Gurus will be joined by James Reyne, Daryl Braithwaite and Boom Crash Opera, with special guest The Angels and Diesel. Tickets to the Red Hot Summer show are available from www.ticketmaster.com.au. JESSICA MILLS

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The Peninsula Summer Music Festival is back for the eight year running featuring 75 artists in 14 intimate events, never failing to entertain and delight culture seekers, music lovers, holiday makers, friends and families of all ages. From the fiery opening at the immensely popular Hair Of the Dog event on January 1 to the stunning finale on the lawn of St Johns Flinders on January 11, world-class music is played against the most beautiful backdrops Mornington has to offer with beaches, wineries and restaurants all providing inspiration and summery delight. Performing some delights of her own at the festival is trail-blazing diva Meow Meow with her unique brand of ‘kamikaze cabaret’. On January 3 at 7pm the Peninsula Community Theatre will witness what has been described as a cabaret diva of the highest order that has hypnotised, inspired and terrified audiences globally. The spectacular crowd-surfing queen of song drags cabaret kicking and screaming into the 21st century in a show that is sure to be exciting. Too scary? OK. With the many musical genre gems on show, there is something for everyone. From fiery Flamenco guitar and Italian masters to Australian

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Bowlers rule the day PROVINCIAL By IT Gully IT was a great day for the bowlers in MPCA Provincial cricket on Saturday. The pick of them though was superstar Scott Phillips, who picked-up 8/58 for Long Island. The highest batting tally for the day for the team batting first was 157, scored by Moorooduc against Peninsula Old Boys. However, despite the Ducs hitting the highest score, it was passed by the Old Boys, who came out and blasted 2/163 to grab first innings points. The lowest score for the day was Crib Point, who managed just 129 against Mt Eliza, despite a half century from Luke Herrington. Sushant Gupta helped Moorooduc break 100, batting at nine. Gupta top scored with 43 and rescued his side after the top and middle order failed. John Collison contributed 33. Jon Forrest turned back the clock for the Old Boys, bowling 18 overs and snaring 4/47, while Tommy Feldgen picked-up 2/22.

Left to bat the last 26 overs of the day, the Old Boys could sniff an outright, scoring a quick fire 163. Openers Matt Hyden and Dylan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley were in an aggressive mood, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley smashing 72, including eight fours and a six, while Hyden was a little more conservative, scoring an unbeaten 54. The Old Boys will resume this Saturday, just two wickets down. Langwarrin star Adrian Mack was up against his old side Baxter on Saturday and returned the sensational figures of 5/55. The visitors were bowled out for 144, thanks largely to Ben Smith, who top scored with 49. Shane McComb opened with 29, before becoming the first of two wickets for Nathan Volpe. It was a slow run rate for Baxter, who faced 78.2 overs. Langwarrin is 0/2 in reply. Craig Entwhistle picked-up 4/42 and Nick Baron snared 3/12 for Mt Eliza in their demolition of Crib Point. Lyle House was also on fire for the visitors with 3/28. In reply, Mt Eliza didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start well, losing a quick wicket.

They will resume on 1/9. Heatherhill was bowled out for 136 against Sorrento. Tyler Neal top scored for the Hills with 43. CJ King was the star with the ball for the Sorras with 5/29, while partner in crime and brother AJ King helped himself to 3/48. Long Island is just 75 runs short of victory against Rye. The Demons batted first and were rolled for 137, Andrew Hitchener top scoring with 33. Scott Phillips was at his brilliant best, ripping through the Demons and finishing with the eight wickets. Chris Hocking picked-up the other two wickets. Mornington has set Pines 160 for victory. Luke Harper top scored for the Dogs with 42 while all-rounders Michael Heib and Matt Foon scored 29 and 25 respectively. Nick Wilcox was the pick of the Pines bowlers with 3/29, while Brett Remy claimed 3/50. The smart money would still be on Mornington.

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Main Ridge ready for fight to the end DISTRICT By IT Gully MAIN Ridge will need to be prepared to dig in a fight for victory on day two of their match against Carrum. In one of only three matches played in District on Saturday, Main Ridge batted first and made 227 on their small home ground. James Abbott and Scott Millar, who are more noted for their bowling rescued the Ridge with a 99-run 11th wicket partnership. The pair were joined together with the score 9/128. Abbott made 55 and Millar 40 to help Main Ridge score more than 200. Liam Dobson, Daniel Polson and new opening bowler Tyrone Gamage all picked-up two wickets each for the Lions. Batting the last 29 overs for the day, Carrum cruised to 3/112. Dale Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil scored 55 and John Mitchell 24 opening the batting, while Josh Dent is unbeaten on 18. One good thing for the Ridge is the fact that Shaun Foster is back in the sheds, dismissed for a duck. Baden Powell will need to score 169 to get a win against Seaford. The Brave rolled the visitors for 168 in the 80th over. Ryan McQueen top scored with 38 for Seaford while Luke McGennisken made an important 29 batting at 11. Nick Simpendorfer scored 25 batting in the middle order. Julian Pharaoh was superb for the Braves, bowling 34 overs and finishing with figures of 7/62, including 12 maidens. Mt Martha shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any issues getting a win against Boneo, who was bowled out for 149. Jack Beale was the only shining light in what was a bleak day for the Pandas, opening the batting and scoring 55 in his first senior game. Mt Martha shared the wickets around, although skipper Curtis Stone was the pick of them with four scalps. He also ran out Beale.

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Rain hits Subbies for six in round six SUB-DISTRICT By IT Gully THERE were plenty of matches that were abandoned because of the rain in Sub District ranks on Saturday. These matches will now be on-day games this Saturday, with the longterm weather forecast suggesting that rain will not be an issue. There were just two games played in Sub District. Dromana was bowled out for just 65 against Rosebud. The amazing thing was that it took 48 overs for the Hoppers to score that ordinary total. Adam Bryant was on fire for the Buds, picking-up 7/32 off 24 overs, giving him 23 wickets for the season.

Jason Nagel also claimed 3/31 off 24 overs. Craig Dunlop was the only Hopper to score double figures, finishing with 13. In reply, batting out the final 22 overs for the day, Rosebud is 0/8. Tyabb appears to be in the box seat against Frankston YCW, just six wickets away from victory. The Yabbies scored 160, Justin Hanna top scoring with 63 and Ben Van Wees next best with 31. The pair put on almost 100 for the seventh wicket after the Stonecats had them 6/58 at one stage. Paul Bradley was at his best for the Stonecats with 6/64 from 33 overs, while Adam Muirhead claimed 3/53. In reply, the Stonecats are in some real trouble at 4/30.

Out! Boneo was bowled out for 149 in the District match against Mt Martha. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Frankston cricket champs go back to back FRANKSTON High School’s Year 8 boys’ cricket team won the State championship last Wednesday defeating Catholic College Bendigo at Silcock Reserve, Croydon. The Twenty20 format competition conducted by School Sport Victoria saw the undefeated top four teams in the State compete in morning semi-finals with the winning teams playing the afternoon final. Frankston’s opponent in the semifinal, Maribyrnong Sports Academy, were bowled out for 70 runs in the 18th over, with Campbell Smith (2 for 2) and Lucas Taylor (2 for 20) our best bowlers and spectacular run outs to Brad Butler, Campbell Smith and Liam Wishart. The required target was reached in the 14th over with Brad Butler (30 off 19 balls) and James Long (21 off 23 balls) the best contributors with the bat. Frankston’s opponent in the State final, Catholic College Bendigo, had secured a thrilling 1 run victory in their semifinal against Kew High School. Frankston captains James Long and Liam Wishart sent Bendigo in to bat and

some late innings hitting saw them post a very challenging score of 7 for 108. The best of the bowlers were Campbell Smith (3 for 10), Max Horell (2 for 6), Lucas Taylor (1 for 19) and Tom Baker (1 for 21). Frankston’s run chase started well but the loss of 3 quick wickets in the space of 2 overs slowed the run rate dramatically and after 10 overs their score was 3 for 37, still requiring 72 runs to win off 10 overs. A 52 run partnership between James Long (35 off 44 balls) and Luke Frith (30 off 25 balls) got the team within reach and the winning runs were hit by Ryan Hammel (18 off 21 balls) with just four balls to spare. The Frankston team ran onto the field to celebrate their second State title after winning the Year 7 competition last year. Frankston’s winning team consisted of Kelby Arnold, Tom Baker, Josh Berenger, Brad Butler, Jarrod Crisp, Connor Does, Luke Frith, Ryan Hammel, Max Horell, James Long (co-captain), Campbell Smith, Lachlan Smith, Lucas Taylor and Liam Wishart (co-captain).

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MILLARD 14' Pop Top, 4 berth, annexe, early '80's model, excellent condition, $6,000. 0417 102 538.

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SCENIC, 1997, full size, AC, battery pack, microwave, porta pottie, island bed, new awning, hoses, Hayman Reece tow system, rosebud. $10,000ono. phone 5986 6348. MISUBISHI, Lancer, 2009, sedan, auto, green, 142,000kms, drives well, clean outside and inside, service history, RWC, reg XIU-171. $9,000. Dandenong. 0411 617 284.

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PROTON 2011 Persona, Auto, 1.6lt , new tyres, 48,000 kms, reg Oct 2015. Clean, tidy, reliable and economical. Just serviced. RWC. $8,500 neg.1CD-8UJ. Contact 0429 068 115.

VOLKSWAGEN, Golf, 5D hatch, 2007, 2L turbo diesel, auto, sportsline, silver, towbar, T /windows, EC, reg until 18.06.15. Only 98,000kms, UVD-631. $12,990ono with RWC. Narre Warren. Ph: 0438 504 977.

PAKENHAM, caravan park, onsite or removable, 24ft caravan, with private ensuite and adjoining 24ft Aluminium annexe and large entertaining verandah. Walk in-walk out sale, includes 50" LED TV, Blue-ray player, double fridge/freezer. wall units and much more. Also with heating/cooling system,AC, sale also includes 3x3m garden shed for extra storage. $45,000ono. Contact Ivan: 0402 428 713 or Ann 0422 970 654.

STORM, Traveller, pop top, 16ft, 3 way fridge, microwave, 4 burner, grill, range hood, dbl bed, full roll out awning, EC. $17,500neg. 0409 417 713.

Toyota 1991 Hi-Ace ampervan. Dual fuel. Petrol/LPG. (LPG installed 4 years ago). Manual Gears on the Floor, 5th gear overdrive. No Power Steering. A /C and 60 litre water tank. Fittings for mains. Microwave and 3-way Fridge. 309,000 kms. 2.4 Engine. $9,500. Phone 0407 435 846 or 5981 1127.

NISSAN, Stagea, sports wagon, 2000, rare two wheel drive model, 98,590kms, fully imported luxury, reg 06/15, XUG-677. $11,500. Phone Richard. 0417 567 182.

Motorcycles

HONDA, 2008, CB600F, Hornet, Fiji blue, done 12,000kms, comes with stand, two spare tyres, with RWC, reg. to 06/15. $5,700. 0420 985 669. Pakenham.

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NISSAN 1997 El-Grand Van, with wheelchair hoist, dual fuel, dual climate control, 7 seats, vgc, ,many factory extras, 6 mths Reg (XHT-632) RWC. $13,999 ono. Contact 5944 3758 or 0409 457 675.

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ARMY JEEP, 1944, new motor, 2 fuel tanks, power assisted brakes, EC, would suit enthusisast or collector, reg number 149063, $28,000 ono without number plates. Neg if number plates req. at extra cost. 0418 536 350.

LARGE TRAILER, tandem, heavy duty, pro built, suit 5 door Suzuki Grand Vitara and motorbike or similar. Tray 20' x 6'6" C /P body. Brand new Wheels and Tyres. 6' slide under ramps. 6' wind break stone guard. Large lockable aluminium storage box, 8 lockable jerrycan holders. 4 new wheel restraints, electric brakes. 12 months reg. 4 yo. never used. illness forces sale. $8,000. Will sell to best offer. 0429 013 269.

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OLYMPIC POP TOP , 2002, 16 ft. Kept in excellent condition, garaged, comes with all towing equipment, level riders, electric brakes with control unit, 3400 x 2100 TEBBS annex, aluminium fold up table, cutlery, crockery, electric jug, toaster and iron, TV aerial, fresh and grey water hoses. Many more extras. Just hitch up and go!. $16500.00 Bunyip. Ph. 0412 182 069

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