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Toy makers: Ewen Bennett, Gordon Waddingham, Dennis Capper, Luke Veccheit, Kevin Gross, Peter Grziwotz, David Headley, Ron Higgins, Jeff Killen, Bert Bartlett, Bill O’Brien and Dennis Conner. Photo: Barry Irving.
Santa’s helpers
By Barry Irving WOODWORKERS of the Southern Peninsula have done it again – backed up Santa’s elves by producing 800 beautifully crafted toys in 40 days. The toys are designed and built to a high standard that includes beautiful hand-sewn quilts and mattresses to complete the cots and rocker cradles.
They will become treasured possessions of many of the peninsula’s disadvantaged children, brought to them by Rosebud Salvation Army Corp, Anglicare, Mornington Hamper Group and a new group this year, the Ulysses Motorcycle Club Toy and Food Run. Gary Sanford, of sponsor Rye &
Dromana Community Bank, said he could imagine the joy the toys would bring to many children. “The real reward for the toymakers would be to see the faces of the children as they open their gifts on Christmas morning.� The woodworkers are always seeking new members. “We teach woodturning
and carpentry, and being a member is a great opportunity to make new friends and help make a difference to those who are less fortunate in our community,� president John Bayliss said. “We are also always on the lookout for raw materials, timber, paint and hardware.� Details: John Bayliss, 5986 2231.
Elmos and Mornington Peninsula Shire,� Mr Brown said. He said the shire council was talking to the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the federal government about listing the wetlands. “Shire officers are scoping what is required to nominate the site with both state and federal governments.� On the weekend, the task was made
more difficult, though, when the 2.4 hectare block at 85 Elizabeth Ave was listed in the Sunday Age as selling for $3.1 million. Estate agent Mike O’Neill of Harcourts Dromana confirmed the price and said it sold to a development consortium after failing to meet its reserve of $2.8 million at an earlier auction.
Friends push Wetlands By Mike Hast THE chances of Tootgarook Wetlands becoming a listed site of international significance have improved, says Friends of Tootgarook Wetland Reserves president Cameron Brown. Mr Brown and his partner Jessica Durrant have led a campaign during the year to preserve what is left of the swamp that once covered 800 hectares.
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