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Chairlift removed By Mike Hast THE Arthurs Seat chairlift was removed on Wednesday and now lies in a Dromana storage yard awaiting transport to Adelaide. Its removal brings to an end a long and sometimes bitter battle between Richard Hudson, who has owned the chairlift for more than 30 years, and the state government’s WorkSafe Au-

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Thirty years of who do you think you are WHEN Southern Peninsula Family History Society started 30 years ago next month, resources consisted of just a few boxes of donated books. Nowadays the wonders of the internet, computers and extensive genealogy databases make the task of finding out about ancestors far easier. The interest in “where do we come from” has seen the group go from strength to strength. The society celebrates its anniversary on 30 April at its new headquarters at Seawinds Community Hub next to Eastbourne Primary School in Rosebud West. The society started life as a country group of the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Meetings and research days were held in members’ homes. In her short history of the group, Ruth Benson writes that “research was very difficult with very few of the amazing records we now have access to”. A microfiche reader was donated to the group and the genealogical society loaned microfiche on a rotation system with other regional groups. Meetings moved to St Andrew’s Church hall, Rye, in 1989 for 11 years. Raffles, trading tables, street stalls and later garage sales were the main source of funds. In 1991 the group became the Southern Peninsula Genealogical Society. Research days continued at members’ homes until April 1994 and microfiche and readers were carted from house to house. Sorrento Community House invited the group to present a study course, “Family history for begin-

ners”, which became popular and the group was offered a small room at the house. It became the group’s first research room. In 1997 the name was changed to the Southern Peninsula Family History Society. The group bought its first computer in 2000 and meetings moved to Rosebud Library. Other computers, books, microfiche and microfiche readers followed. “We have some wonderful books, many of which are available for loan to members,” Ms Benson said. When membership reached almost 100, the group knew it had outgrown the small room at Sorrento Community House and in October 2002 it moved its vast library and other resources to Rosebud Community House. The group gained internet access in November 2004, which opened up a whole new world of genealogy. In 2012 the group moved to the new Seawinds Community Hub in Allambi Ave, Rosebud West, where it has a research room and storage. It is open to the public 9.30am-2.30pm every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Early members still active include Isobel Costello, Mavis Arnold, Barb Roberts, Joy Nichols, Ray and Joyce Miller, Gwen Rowe, Thelma Stuart and Rosemary Harris. Details: Southern Peninsula Family History Society, 0497 553 434. Mike Hast

Past is our present: Family history society members Marina Burton, left, Verity Moore and Joan Quinlan with some of the group’s extensive library of historical records. Picture: Yanni

Tight times ahead as shire cuts debt by $30m By Mike Hast MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will cut nearly $30 million from its debt of almost $48.2 million over the next four years. The plan to put shire finances in better shape was initiated by Cr Hugh Fraser, a barrister practising commercial and property law since 1981. Funds will come from higher rates and charges as well as so-called “asset conversion”, the sale of shire-owned land. This will include the old quarry on the Esplanade at Mt Martha, which the shire hopes will yield about $4 million and be the site of luxury homes; a large area next to Eastbourne Primary School and smaller blocks throughout the peninsula. The debt reduction program was agreed by councillors last week at a rowdy meeting in the Rosebud council chamber in front of a packed gallery of residents. Most residents came to hear councillors debate Cr Fraser’s eight-point

plan, which included suspending work on the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA), proposed to be built on the foreshore at Rosebud at a current cost of $33 million that is likely to rise. The contentious topic divided the previous council, elected for four years in 2008, and appears to be following a similar course with the new council, elected last October with three new councillors, including Cr Fraser who represents Nepean Ward on the southern peninsula. Cr Fraser’s plan called for: 1. Suspension of SPA planning until 30 June 2017. 2. A plan for rejuvenation of the Rosebud foreshore and beach. 3. Cut debt to $20 million by 30 June 2017. 4. A plan for the development or sale of Rosebud Central Shopping Centre at Wannaeue Place, which the shire bought last year for $5.1 million along with two adjacent properties for $770,000. 5. A plan to speed up building of public

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been approved by the council last year, albeit by a single vote in the 11-member council. When debate about Cr Fraser’s eight points started, he said the council must show it had the capacity to pay down debt before embarking on a high cost project such as SPA. He said SPA would cost $33.3 million on the foreshore and between $3138 million at Wannaeue Place. The shire was unlikely to receive a federal government grant for the pool when Canberra had recently given Frankston Council $13.5 million for its aquatic centre in Cranbourne Rd, which was a half-hour drive up Peninsula Link. Cr Fraser said the shire had a continuing obligation to maintain essential services; “contain the unreasonable increases in rates and charges collected from ratepayers”; accelerate reduction of debt; and accelerate long-term capital programs for public toilets, footpaths, sports pavilions, streetscapes, public parks, traffic management and

other capital works before embarking on the controversial, costly and risky Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre. Cr Tim Rodgers, who seconded Cr Fraser’s motion, said his colleague had produced “an outstanding document” that was “factual, straight and had no hidden agendas”. This was the eighth year that the pool had “dogged councillors, blinded councillors because of insistence on the foreshore location”. He said the previous [Labor] government had asked for the shire to answer seven questions about why it wanted the pool on the foreshore, which required so-called coastal consent. The current government said last year it would grant coastal consent if the seven questions were answered and we still haven’t answered them, Cr Rodgers said. The pool could have been built four years ago at Olympic Park if it had not been for the obsession with the foreshore site.

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toilets, new or renovated sports pavilions, footpaths and traffic management measures. 6. A briefing about whether the shire’s management of Pelican Park Recreation Centre in Hastings complies with National Competition Policy and if the shire should be running the centre and its pool. 7. A program to better manage and raise funds for the shire’s superannuation black hole and rising shire employee costs (up 7 per cent a year). 8. That each of the items informs management in the preparation of the statutory, four-year strategic plan and the budget for the year ending 30 June 2014 as well as budgets for successive years to 30 June 2017. All items except No 1 were passed by the council. Cr Fraser’s call to suspend SPA aroused the greatest controversy and debate with pro-pool residents getting involved via more than a dozen questions including why the matter was again up for debate when SPA had

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Last rites: Arthurs Seat chairlift owner Richard Hudson watches workers remove pylons on Wednesday. The Dromana resident and engineer bought the ride in 1979 from the family of Czech-born engineer Dr Vladimir Hajek, who built Victoria’s first chairlift at Falls Creek. Picture: Yanni

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On Wednesday, the winding road up Arthurs Seat was closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm to enable Mr Hudson and his team to remove the 6.5-tonne cable as well as eight pylons, several of which are close to the winding road. The cable was fitted with attachments that allowed it to be dragged along the ground once it had been lifted off pulleys. It was cut at pylon No 4 about halfway up the 950-metre chairlift and rolled onto giant spools. Pylons closest to the road were re-

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The chairlift was built in 1960 by Czech-born engineer Dr Vladimir Hajek, who also built Victoria’s first chairlift at Falls Creek. His design was used in Launceston Gorge, Hobart, Brisbane Showgrounds, Adelaide Showgrounds, Perth, Adelaide, Thredbo, Sydney and Orange in NSW. Most of these lifts are still operating. The Arthurs Seat lift was the oldest, longest and most famous in Victoria. At 950 metres long, it had 74 chairs and carried 222 passengers an hour on open, two-seat chairs.

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Arthurs Seat quarry tip group appointed By Mike Hast THE proponent of the proposed rubbish tip, or landfill, in an old Arthurs Seat quarry has appointed a community reference group of 12 members. Peninsula Waste Management chief executive Vince Latham said the group would help guide the project and provide community and business input. PWM is a division of Hillview Quarries, which is owned by the philanthropic R E Ross Trust. The company plans to spend $20 million to set up the old quarry to take 3.8 million cubic metres of household and other rubbish. The Mornington Peninsula’s only tip, on Truemans Rd, Rye, will be full in about five years. Objectors are worried about con-

taminated water leaking from the site, noise, smell, fire, leaking methane gas, extra truck traffic and loss of property values. Four members of the reference group come from a loose alliance of objectors going under the name of Save Arthurs Seat, which recently changed its name to Peninsula Preservation Group – Bill Bygott, Colin King, John Cameron and Jacinta Banks. The group has held several meetings since the quarry tip plan became public knowledge in January (“Arthurs Seat tip plan”, The News, 24/1/13). Mr Latham is joined on the group by Peninsula Waste Management’s development manager David Maltby, formerly executive officer of the shire’s

Mornington Peninsula Regional Waste Management Group. Other members are:  Sean Kerr of the CFA.  Ray Barnard-Brown of Association for Building Community in Dromana.  David McPherson of Mornington Peninsula Shire, which has known about the plan since at least 2009 when it released its five-year waste management strategy.  Greg Fitzgerald, a Boundary Rd resident, managing director of Hastings-based Steg Engineering, and vicepresident of Peninsula Mountain Park, a group developing Hillview Community Reserve off Boundary Rd. PMP is supported by Hillview Quarries.  Kerren Clark of Clifton Group,

which describes itself as a “communications strategist” and has been hired by Peninsula Waste Management. Clifton Group was founded by former Liberal Party state president John Ridley and boasts former Canberra press gallery veteran Ken Davis among its staff.  Roger Skipsey, described by Mr Latham as a former construction worker. Mr Skipsey was formerly aggregate transport manager with trucking company Hanson Construction Materials. Mr Latham said the group would meet monthly or more often if required. Members had not been asked to sign a non-disclosure document. He said Peninsula Waste Management’s application for the project was expected to go to the shire council in

the second or third week of April. It was due in February or early March but had been delayed while a fire management report was prepared. Mr Latham said consultation with objectors had led to PWM bringing forward the fire plan. The shire council is holding a public meeting about the quarry tip plan at 5pm on Monday at Dromana Bay Life Saving Club on the foreshore opposite Dromana Hub shopping centre. It was initiated by Seawinds Ward councillor Graham Pittock. Mr Latham said the meeting would be run by the shire’s manager of renewable resources, Sophia Schyschow. He expected he and Mr Maltby to be asked to speak.

Future planning MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will provide information about state government planning for the Melbourne metropolitan area up to and beyond 2050 at meetings in Mornington and Flinders. Submissions on the discussion paper “Melbourne, let's talk about the future” released by Planning Minister Matthew Guy closed on Thursday 28 March. The shire’s public information sessions will outline the discussion paper and council’s response, including the input from earlier community consultation. Representatives from Department of Planning and Community Development will also attend. Details on the Discussion Paper are available at www.planmelbourne.vic. gov.au/ The shire’s information sessions are at 7pm Friday 22 March in the council chamber, Queen St, Mornington and 1.30-2.15pm Saturday 23 March at Flinders Civic Hall, 54-56 Cook St, Flinders. For more information call 5950 1928.

Golf pro-am THE annual Rosebud Country Club Pro-Am will be held on Monday 25 March. A limited number of places are available for visitors. The $100 a player entry fee includes breakfast, golf with a PGA professional, lunch with beer and wine, and a goodies bag. Call the golf shop on 5950 0888 to check availability or email rcc. marketing@rosebudcountryclub.com. au for an entry form.

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NEWS DESK Tree time MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire’s tree giveaway runs until the end of the week. Ratepayers and residents can collect two free plants after showing proof of living in the shire. The giveaway is being held in conjunction with Mornington Peninsula Schools Environment Week (www.morningtoneweek.com.au) Collect plants at Konnections, corner McDowell St and Rosebud Pde, Rosebud (Melway 158 E12).

Holiday activities MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire is running activities during the April school holidays for 10- to 16-yearolds. The youth services department plans trips to Luna Park, Melbourne Ice House, tenpin bowling and Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Cost to participants is a “gold coin donation” with most money coming from National Youth Week. For more information about holiday activities call 5950 1666 or visit www.mpys.com.au

St John’s jazz JAZZ singer Pippa Wilson will be at St John’s Anglican Church in Sorrento at 3pm on Sunday 7 April. Singing jazz since 1979, Wilson made her debut with the New Harlem Jazz Band and since then has worked with many of Melbourne’s top musicians. In 1989 she formed the Pippa Wilson Swingtet. Tickets $30 including light refreshments (children free). Bookings: Jack’N’Andys Op Shop, Melbourne Rd, Sorrento, call 5984 4577 and St John’s parish office, 39 Lyons St, Rye, 5985 1399.

Top of the peninsula: One of the images released by Arthurs Seat Tourism Group in May 2011 when the project was first announced shows the top station on the high side of Arthurs Seat Rd.

Artful piece yields few clues to gondola project COMMENT By David Harrison THIS artist’s impression of the proposed chairlift station on the Arthurs Seat summit is splendidly and cleverly done. It plays with perspective, colours and object sizes to create a confusing impression of the scale and bulk. Close inspection reveals the following:  The drawing’s layout pushes the

most contentious object, the chairlift station, into the background, well back from the strong, grey road, with a light pole (left) of impressive height beside an impressively low chairlift tower, pushed half out of the drawing to minimise it.  The drawing contains no people. The only familiar object from which other objects could be scaled is the car, which is driving out of the picture, inviting you to discard it as irrelevant.

 The second gondola, close to the building, is almost as big as the one in the foreground but, confusingly, seems to be of a different design.  The trees are not scaled – almost all appear to be the same height, whether they are in the foreground or background. They are placed to mask the height of the viewing tower (right) and the chairlift station’s bulk.  Light colours are used on all the contentious structures to minimise their visual impact.

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Consortium to meet cost of vegetation offsets By Mike Hast A WIDER corridor for the new chairlift up Arthurs Seat will see the consortium pay for vegetation offsets for any trees removed, says project chief Simon McKeon. Before speaking at a public meeting in Dromana about the chairlift on Wednesday night, he told The News the existing, 1000-metre corridor had a cleared area 10 metres wide but the proposed chairlift with gondolas and four-person open chairs would need 14 metres. “We’ll have a huge vegetation offset area to compensate for the clearing,” he said. “We’ve identified the site but can’t announce it yet.” Survey pegs on Arthurs Seat show the consortium, Arthurs Seat Tourism Group, wants a new alignment of the corridor, which would require the removal of about 30 mature trees. Mr McKeon was the 2011 Australian of the Year and is Macquarie Group Melbourne office executive chairman and CSIRO chairman. His consortium was selected by the Brumby Labor government in October 2010 and offered a 50-year lease, which required an amendment of the National Parks Act. Mr McKeon said he would tell the meeting, organised by the Association

for Building Community in Dromana, that the consortium was focused on safety rather than financial returns and this was a key reason the chairlift had not yet been built. The safety philosophy included making pedestrians safer at the top of Arthurs Seat, he said. Existing conditions meant visitors often put themselves at risk crossing Arthurs Seat Rd between a viewing area and a hotel and the top of the mountain. He said about 800,000 people visited Arthurs Seat each year. The consortium would lobby the government to improve pedestrians safety, which might include a pedestrian crossing. “We’re negotiating hard with the government and VicRoads for improved parking at the top and bottom stations,” he said. “Even without the chairlift, the traffic and movement of pedestrians is an issue.” Mr McKeon said the chairlift project had broad community support. “ABCD tells us businesses in Dromana have suffered since the chairlift closed [in 2006] and I agreed to address the meeting to explain why it had taken so long to get the project going.” He said the first tender process by

Parks Victoria “didn’t get anywhere”. The second tender included the government offering a 50-year lease and had made the project viable. The group hoped the chairlift would be used by a wide variety of people including senior citizens, people with a disability and students. The gondolas would enable people to ride up the mountain in varied weather conditions. “We’re aiming for the mid-term, midweek market, not just summer,” he said. There would be extensive marketing campaigns. Mr McKeon said the consortium, which had been formed about six or seven years ago, would have erected a cheaper chairlift if it had been focused on financial returns alone. Regarding the lookout tower, which was demolished last September after Parks Victoria said it had concrete cancer and could not be saved, Mr McKeon said Parks had told the consortium the tower would have to come down and “you can use the top area”. “We had nothing to do with removal of the tower,” he said. Stage two of the chairlift project would see a new tower constructed west of the chairlift top station. Mr McKeon said an advantage of moving the top station further up the mountain was that it would be further

away from houses. Members of Friends of Arthurs Seat earlier this month met to object to the chairlift coming over Arthurs Seat Rd. Asked about the make up of the consortium, Mr McKeon said it consisted of him; former aircraft maintenance engineer Hans Brugman; retired engineer Ron McCallum (who built the Portsea back beach chairlift in 1961 and many others in skifields); Mr McCallum’s son Andrew McCallum, a former Qantas maintenance engineer; and “two others who prefer to remain in the background”. He said this year would be spent organising planning paperwork. “We have myriad reports to prepare including cultural heritage management, vegetation offsets, erosion and fire management.” There would be a large water tank for fire-fighting and evacuation plans, he said. Mr McKeon said he would not be showing drawings of the chairlift at the Dromana meeting as they had not been finalised. The consortium’s architect had been working with state government architects for a year and it was expected plans would be ready in about two months.

Easter Saturday for Alice play THE garden surrounding Watts Cottage in Sorrento is the setting for an Easter performance of Alice in Wonderland. John Watts and his wife Jenny reared seven of their nine children in the cottage, “Ilfracombe”, which they built in 1869. The Easter Saturday performance by Sorrento Players is being held in conjunction with the Alice in Wonderland-themed art show at Studio Sorrento. The play and art show are being staged to raise money for a new medical imaging area at Rosebud Hospital. The Mad Hatter will be joined at his table by Alice, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit and the Queen of Hearts. The tea party at Watts Cottage starts at 11am on Saturday 30 March while the art show runs from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April at Studio Sorrento, 823 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento (corner Queens Rd).  The News reported in the previous edition that the play was on Easter Sunday. It is on Saturday.

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Jockey’s victory cup run By Keith Platt HASTINGS jockey Chris Symons was tidying in the garden on Monday, still basking in the glory of riding Norsqui to victory in the $400,000 Adelaide Cup. The previous week’s win on the Tasmanian stayer cemented Symons’ triumphant return to the track after being sidelined over last year’s spring racing carnival with a broken foot. Symons also rode the six-year-old to victory on his “home turf� in the $300,000 February 2012 Mornington Cup. Their next outing together could be the 3200-metre Sydney Cup, although Symons is waiting to see if Norsqui’s connections take up the horse’s nomination to enter the race. Meanwhile, the 30-year-old jockey is being kept busy, with rides already lined up this week at Sandown on Wednesday, Ballarat Thursday and Moonee Valley on Friday. “Something will also come up on Saturday,� he said on Monday after returning from early morning track work at Cranbourne. Also fitting into Symons’ busy schedule that morning was the trial of a “rail cam� he is developing for Channel 7. “I’d already developed the helmet cam worn by jockeys and now it’s the rail cam, which didn’t seem to have any effect on the horses,� he said. The accident that forced him from the field last September happened after the races at Sale as he was loading his gear into his car’s boot. “I was pretty much run over by

Back on track: Hastings jockey Chris Symons spends time at home before facing another busy week in the saddle after recovering from a broken foot. Picture: Yanni

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Decision to come TUESDAY’S council meeting (12/3/13) was one of the busiest so far, and important decisions were made that upset some while pleasing others. I think it’s important for everyone to understand that this wasn’t a vote for or against the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre – it was a vote on whether or not to deal with the issue during the term of this council. I believe councillors are elected to make tough decisions, not put them in the too-hard basket for the next lot. That said, my vote against the motion on the aquatic centre should not be misunderstood as support for SPA in its current form. My election material referenced environmental and serious financial issues that have yet to be resolved. They may never be. But 10 years in the making, I also believe that people on both sides of the debate want this issue dealt with for good in the next four years. I arrived at the meeting straight from university and attempted to move a compromise amendment, but I refuse to abrogate my responsibilities for four years. Council will resolve the SPA issue, and we will resolve it this term – one way or another. Andrew Dixon, Briars Ward councillor, Mornington Peninsula Shire

Bay Trail solution THE members of the Dromana Foreshore Campers and Friends Association read with interest your article regarding the bay trail through the Dromana foreshore, in particular the comments regarding the caravan park (“Trail a trial for its users and campers”, The News 24/1/13). While we

Waterside: The Bay Trail ends when the “campers” move in for five months each year at Dromana. Picture: Yanni

agree that space is limited, accommodating the needs of both the campers and the Bay Trail is possible. The “campers” not only camp over the summer months but also contribute to the community. Campers volunteer at working bees that are held by the Dromana foreshore committee of management, a volunteer team of campers manage the Dromana boat ramp, and campers routinely clean the beach of rubbish left behind by other visitors. A caravan park manager oversees the park and ensures that campers adhere to the guidelines set by the foreshore committee of management. The manager determines where caravans are to be located and while an annex is permitted for each van, no other structures are permitted. As all campers must vacate their site by the end of April, annexes must

be easily dismantled. Safety of all visitors to the area is paramount, which is why cyclists are asked to dismount when moving through the caravan park. There are a large number of children and elderly citizens in the area who are unable to move out of the way when an approaching bike appears, especially when it is travelling at a fast speed. Some cyclists do not adhere to the dismount rule so the Bay Trail will remove this danger from the caravan park. We are confident that the Dromana foreshore committee will ensure that the Bay Trail and caravan park can co-exist in a manner that enables all who visit the foreshore area to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Kathy Sansalone, secretary Dromana Foreshore Campers and Friends Association

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Chance to be a trained helper VOLUNTEERS are needed to be trained as community information workers reception and administrative duties. A 50-hour training course for community information workers at the Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre in Rosebud begins on 17 April. “We are looking for people to train as community information workers for both interviewing and delivering client support and general reception and administrative duties,” volunteer support coordinator Robyn Coughlin said. “We are also looking for volunteers to assist with development and maintenance of information resources, statistical collation, maintenance and general upkeep assistance.” The required nationally accredited competency course includes 36 hours of training, 14 hours of placement and 50 hours of supervised interviewing.

The course will be run by GippsTAFE at the Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre, 878 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud (pictured). The centre has been offering a community-based support, referral and information service since 1980. It provides individuals and families with information and support services and works toward “long-term positive outcomes”. “All services are free, confidential and impartial,” Ms Coughlin said. “The role of volunteers is vital in the delivery of this much-needed service and the centre is staffed by trained and committed volunteers who provide their skills and abilities to enable people in our community to access important information and support.” For details about becoming a trained volunteer call Ms Coughlin on 5986 1285.

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Rosebud rehab site for sale Shire of Flinders, now Mornington Peninsula Shire. “The shire placed a caveat on the property at the time it made its contribution for the purchase and as a result Peninsula Health is now in negotiations with the Mornington Peninsula Shire, presumably over how the proceeds from the sale of the property can be used for the benefit of residents,� Mr Scheffer said. “I have raised the matter directly with the Minister for Health, David Davis, in the Parliament because I believe that Mr Milano and the group of local residents he represents are correct in wanting to see the land sold and the proceeds used for health services that are urgently needed on the peninsula.� Keith Platt

Pottery show DROMANA Potters Group’s annual exhibition will be held over the Easter long weekend in the Old Shire of Flinders Hall, Point Nepean Rd, Dromana. It is open 10am-4pm on Saturday 30 March and Sunday 31 March as well as 10am-1pm on Monday 1 April. Highlights include gift ideas, tours of the workshop and details of pottery classes. Details: Kathy Coffey, 0418 128 267.

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INSURERS seem likely to make a claim against Mornington Peninsula Shire after a tree growing on council land fell onto a passing car. The woman driver was uninjured physically, although she remains in shock and is having trouble sleeping. “I was quite traumatised and have gone to the doctor. The TAC [Transport Accident Commission] people have been fantastic,� Linda Wilde said on Wednesday. Ms Wilde said her insurers would be submitting a claim to council. Her problems began as she was going for a swim to escape the heat on

Monday 11 March, Labour Day. The tree, a mature banksia, fell while she was driving alone in her 2005 Nissan Pulsar in Balnarring Beach Rd, Balnarring. “I was trying to stop but all I could see were leaves; it made a terrible banging and scraping noise on the roof of my car,� Ms Wilde said. “I couldn’t wait to get out. Something needs to be done. I could have been killed if the tree or its branches had come through the windscreen.� The shire’s risk and insurance officer says that for council to consider compensation it “must first have a legal li-

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Govt admits beach lost to dredging EMU has heard the rumour of the year, perhaps the decade – a reliable source says the state government is about to concede that the devastating loss of Portsea’s front beach is due to dredging of The Heads in 2008-09. If true, it’s a stunning turnaround by the powers-that-be, which have consistently stated channel deepening did not cause the loss of up to 20 metres of beach, foredunes and trees in less than two years. One solution being touted in the corridors of power is the building of a marina off the beach, which would protect about 150 metres of coast below Portsea Hotel from huge swells that now march in from Bass Strait. In mid-2010, Department of Sustainability and Environment contractors started installing a sandbag sea-

wall to stop further erosion. The wall has about 1000 huge sandbags and waves continue to remove material from in front of the bags as well as damage bags at the edges of the wall. Several meetings organised by DSE and Mornington Peninsula Shire at Portsea in 2010 and 2011 attempted to convince residents, beach users and marine adventure companies that the beach had been lost to natural erosion, stronger winds, higher ocean waves or some other cause not yet identified by scientists.

The three tourism operators who once used the beach have abandoned it for alternative places nearby. Critics of dredging say the dredging of rock at a section of The Heads known as The Plateau was letting in a greater amount of water and from a different direction. Portsea pier had been a safe place for divers for more than 30 years but the swell now makes it unsafe for up to 12 hours a day. There was a claim that up to six metres of rock had been removed from The Plateau, a statement refuted by Port of Melbourne Corporation CEO Stephen Bradford who stated no more than three metres had been removed. The loss of the beach has harmed the Portsea economy and annoyed millionaire homeowners.

Rocky road: Beachgoers pick their way among exposed rocks on Portsea Beach where sandbags have been placed to prevent further erosion. Picture: Keith Platt

In hurly-burly of council, did anyone notice ambush? COMMENT By David Harrison COUNCILLOR Hugh Fraser brings to the council chamber the quiet courtesy and precise language that mark the courts in which he practised law over a long career. Council chambers can be far noisier, less subtle and less precise. The council meeting of Tuesday 12 March was a boisterous and significant night, a turning point in the shire’s history, a victory for precision and subtlety over noisy personal remarks. Cr Fraser was performing the role assigned to him by the Local Government Act and indeed by shire CEO Michael Kennedy, who has stated: “We provide advice as requested by council, and implement whatever council decides.” Elected last October to represent the people of Nepean Ward on the southern peninsula, Mr Fraser, barrister-at-law, had gathered, analysed and presented the facts and was now telling shire bureaucrats what he thought should be done to get shire finances in order – and calling on his fellow councillors

to support him. For some councillors this was a novel notion, to be resisted almost instinctively. In the restive chamber with not a spare seat, the nearest Cr Fraser came to a display of emotion was when Cr Antonella Celi made a remark – which she had to withdraw – reflecting on him. He propelled his chair away from the desk and flung his arms wide in a gesture of frustration, almost supplication, as the offending words left her mouth. There is danger for his opponents in the Fraser modus operandi. I once watched, transfixed, as famed criminal barrister “Black” Jack Cullity reduced a beefy police sergeant to such a state of mental collapse that the policeman could not with confidence have told you his own name. Shades of this appeared early as council debated Cr Fraser’s propositions. He sat unmoved when Cr Celi described it as “a nerve” for a “newly elected councillor to try to shut down the pool”, asking rhetorically: “I wonder what is really going on?” Only when she made the slighting personal remark did he seek a with-

drawal, which was requested by meeting chair, mayor Cr Lynn Bowden. So when the numbers went against Cr Fraser on his first motion, to stop further action on the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre until 2017, a cheer went up from the pro-poolers among the 63 in the gallery and others sitting in an overflow area in the lobby. There was more applause when the next motion, advocating restoration of Rosebud foreshore, was passed. One councillor who voted in favour of SPA was another “new boy”, Andrew Dixon. It was a Julia (“no carbon tax”) moment that may haunt him. His election manifesto contained the pledge of “... no costly Rosebud pool”. Not a core promise, apparently. Motion three was also popular with the gallery. It read: “On or before 29 April 2013 there be brought by management to council a plan for the accelerated reduction of debt to no more than $20 million on or before 30 June, 2017.” Note the precise legal phraseology: all loopholes closed. There followed a brisk debate, during which Cr Anne Shaw described as “rubbery” the figures Cr Fraser had

used. It was an odd claim as his calculations were based on council figures and Cr Fraser’s specialty was commercial law. He asked – politely, of course – for withdrawal of the word “rubbery”. Cr Shaw was reluctant, suggesting she would have to substitute “questionable”. Cr Fraser, irate in a polite way, suggested Cr Shaw had not produced any evidence to support her claim. Then Cr Shaw did an odd thing. In a short reply, she used the words: “... are we actually chairing the meeting?” – a reflection on chairwoman Cr Bowden. It brought an instant, angry rebuke from Cr Bowden, already sorely tested by the tension among councillors as well as the sometimes rowdy public gallery. Motion three passed, to the acclaim of many in the gallery. At $48 million, debt was intractable and, according to some councillors, still heading north. Cr David Gibb argued debt was not to be feared and the shire could easily afford more of it. Debt enabled the building of infrastructure, which would be enjoyed immediately by those who raised the debt and by those

who would pay it off, he claimed. The brutal truth is: higher rates pay off debt and they are sure to rise sharply this year with or without SPA. Cr Gibb has form when it comes to supporting hefty rates hikes. While the Gibb–Shaw group got what it wanted in motion one – to continue the planning of SPA – what effect does motion three (to rein in debt by some $7 million annually for four years) have on the shire’s ability to finance the pool? This occurred to your correspondent halfway to the bottom of a second glass of good quaffing red on a deck brushed by a warm autumn breeze, gazing at the fine bay view, at 1.30 the next morning. Had Hugh Fraser, experienced barrister-at-law, by careful and subtle subterfuge sacrificed a rook to ambush the king? Was planned borrowing to build SPA now not possible until debt came down? Had his opponents been bested in the tactical battle? If so, had they noticed?  Listen to the recording of the meeting and read the minutes at www.mornpen. vic.gov.au/Page/page.asp?page_Id=76

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State ‘yes’ to sub plan By Keith Platt THE “biggest breakthrough in years” is the phrase used to describe state government permission for the Western Port Oberon Association to use the seabed south of the Western Port Marina at Hastings. The long-time advocate of bringing the Otama submarine ashore as the centrepiece of a major tourist drawcard, Max Bryant said the government’s go ahead “is what we’ve been waiting 10 years to hear”.

“It’s a major, major breakthrough. It’s the beginning of the end.” Mr Bryant said the association was preparing detailed applications for the Department of Sustainability and Environment and Mornington Peninsula Shire to proceed with a plan that seemed straightforward when the submarine was towed into Western Port 11 years ago next month. He believes $4.9 million has been “lost each year to the community ever since”. If plans are approved and permits is-

Whales make early appearance in bays RESEARCHERS are excited and confused by early sightings of whales in Port Phillip and Western Port. Dolphin Research Institute executive director Jeff Weir said whales usually showed up in June “so this is quite extraordinary – but then again so is 25 degrees in Mornington harbour”. Mr Weir said the first report of whale off Seaford “sounded more like a false killer whale”. Since then reports of a humpback whale have come from sailors at Somers and Balnarring. “One of the people from Somers Yacht Club seems very knowledgeable about humpbacks. We also had a reliable sighting of a humpback some days ago off Cowes,” Mr Weir said. “So I’m inclined to conclude that it

was a humpback. Very unusual. “We don’t normally see humpbacks here until the first week of June. So this is quite extraordinary. “Very unusual reports of an animal that sounds like a false killer whale off Seaford were also received. “This is both exciting and confusing, especially about the humpback, which we normally don’t see until June. “Eighteen months ago DRI researchers made the first observations this far south of a competitive pod of humpback whales off Mt Martha. “If could be that we are beginning to see a number of firsts – just like the record weather patterns and temperatures in Port Phillip.” Keith Platt

sued for the Victorian Maritime Centre Hastings, a channel will be dug to float the submarine through a series of locks to its final berth next to the rock wall that is the marina’s southern boundary. The good news for the Oberon association came in a 9 January letter from Environment and Climate Change Minister Ryan Smith to Hastings MP Neale Burgess. Mr Ryan granted consent to use the seabed under the Coastal Management Act 1995 “to use the seabed of Western Port as the location of the proposed Victorian Maritime Centre Hastings”. “Please be advised that as the proposed use necessitates the development of the site, including land reclamation and construction of facilities, a separate application to develop the site under the Act will be required before development can proceed.” Release of the approval followed a survey in February by Mr Burgess that showed overwhelming support for the submarine to be brought ashore at Hastings. The 2000-tonne, 90-metre long Otama has for 11 years been anchored off Crib Point while various authorities have been confronted by the Oberon association’s plans. Mr Bryant said the association had identified “all the requirements” necessary to gain the final permits from DSE and council. He said the applications would be made in the next “eight to 10 months”. No approach had been made to the marina owners, although they would

be included when all “stakeholders” were contacted. “It’s being developed outside their [the marina’s] boundary but they will be part of the next phase,” he said. “We’ve been waiting for an official announcement so we can start applying for the permits and make everything public,” Mr Bryant said. He said berthing the submarine on reclaimed land next to the marina wall would involve dredging silt from an old channel. The channel would be kept open so it could be used to berth tall ships near the submarine. Although a similar-sized submarine had been winched ashore in Nova Scotia in Canada, he did not see this as a viable option at Hastings. “We can lighten it by removing the 500 tonnes of batteries still on board and then using float bags,” Mr Bryant said. “Floating it in is foolproof.” He said the popularity of a submarine exhibit in a museum at Fremantle in Western Australia proved how successful the project would be at Hastings.

Tea for many THE ninth Melbourne Teapot Exhibition will be opened at 2pm on Saturday 23 March by ceramicist Kevin Boyd at The Studio @ Flinders Gallery, 65 Cook St, Flinders. The exhibition features functional and sculptural teapots from the sublime to the frivolous and is open 10am-5pm till 14 April. Details: 5989 0077.

Excitement builds for Ironman MORE than 2200 athletes including more than half from Victoria are expected to take part in the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship in Frankston on Sunday 24 March including inaugural champions Craig Alexander and Caroline Steffen. Frankston mayor Cr Sandra Mayer said “this is a great opportunity for residents to see world-class athletes competing in our backyard”. “I get goose bumps when I remember how inspiring it was to be among the athletes [last year]. I urge people to plan their day, arrive early, grab a coffee and enjoy the buzz. My boys and I can’t wait,” she said. International entrants will come from Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States with all competitors vying for prizemoney of $120,000 and 100 spots in the Hawaii Ironman. The swim leg is 3.8km off Frankston pier, the bike leg 180km from Frankston to Ringwood and return via EastLink tollway (two laps) and the running leg 42.2km from Frankston to St Kilda following the coast of Port Phillip. Leading triathletes will finish the swim about 8.20am and the bike leg about 12.50pm. Slower athletes have until 5.30pm to finish. The run starts at Frankston Waterfront about 1pm. Runners go into Playne St before joining Nepean Highway. The finish line is at Catani Gardens in St Kilda, between 3pm and 12.30am. Download a Frankston parking and walking map at www.ironmanmelbourne.com For road closure and general information, www.ironmanmelbourne.com or call 1300 835 411.

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Cemetery has friends A GROUP to look after Rye Cemetery will be formed at a meeting at 2pm on Sunday 24 March at the cemetery office, Lyons St, Rye. Friends of the Rye Cemetery is the brainchild of Rye Cemetery Trust and the Rye Historical Society. Trust secretary Norelle Secoulidis said the group would “help maintain the grounds especially the shrub and rockery gardens”. The cemetery of 1.6 hectares was gazetted on 11 November 1868. Burials were conducted on the site before this with the earliest headstone that of Eliza Bennett who died on 29 January 1859. Ms Secoulidis said there were “unmarked graves of those early days before the records were started”. “It is said that there were some burials between the cemetery and the Church of England

under what is now Lyons St. “At present we have a beautiful cemetery and it is appropriate that the historical society joins the cemetery trust to maintain and develop this important historical site, as it is said that a cemetery is the history of a town inscribed in stone.” Available at the cemetery and the historical society is a publication Amongst the Old Folks, a history of the cemetery. Author Phil Cain is a member of both organisations and his family has been represented on the trust since it started. The Friends will meet once a month for two or three hours to assist with maintenance as well as have a cup of tea. Cemetery office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am-12.30pm. Details: Norelle Secoulidis, 5985 1343 or ryecemetery@bigpond. com

Fine over pool safety fence A MT Martha property owner has been fined $30,000 over a non-compliant swimming pool safety fence. It is the highest of three fines imposed by courts in Victoria this year in relation to swimming pool and spa safety fences. Two companies and their directors were fined $20,600 and $14,700 for failing to ensure the spas at their Hepburn Springs and Daylesford properties had approved safety barriers. In the latest case, the Building Commission prosecuted Anthony Knight in Frankston Magistrates’ Court for failing to comply with a building order to make the safety barrier of a swimming pool at his Mt Martha property compliant with the Building Act 1993. Building Commissioner Greg Hyams said Mr Knight had failed to comply with a building order “despite being given adequate opportunity to do so”. “In mid-June 2012 the building surveyor issued Mr Knight with a building order that required

him to make the safety barrier compliant within 30 days,” Mr Hyams said. “When the property was inspected again, during October last year, our inspector found that the building order had not been obeyed and the safety barrier remained non-compliant. As a result, the commission launched a prosecution against Mr Knight. “I hope this penalty highlights the importance of everyone ensuring their pool or spa safety barrier is compliant, as it could be the difference between life and death,” Mr Hyams said. Magistrate F J Holzer acknowledged that some effort had been made to fence the pool, although in a non-compliant manner. He said public policy and safety concerns meant it was important to send a strong message about the dangers of non-compliant swimming pool safety barriers. There was a risk to young children, particularly as the property was sometimes rented as a holiday house.

June start for pier restoration By Mike Hast WORK to replace the condemned, outer 75 metres of Mornington pier is expected to start before the end of June. Before this occurs, a Parks Victoria contractor will install concrete wave screens on the middle section, which was completed in September 2011. Screens of the same design will be installed on the outer section, providing some protection for the harbour. Parks Victoria has awarded the tender for screens on the middle section to Carrum Downs-based K V Johnson Constructions, the company that replaced the middle part between August 2010 and September 2011. This $3.5 million project was delayed due to bad weather and no work being done during the summer of 2010-11 to enable walkers and anglers to use the pier. Last May the state government announced it would spend up to $15 million to replace the outer section with its 125 pylons, which had been closed since August 2010. The news was welcomed by boaties, environmentalists and traders, with Mornington MP David Morris singled out for praise for getting the money during tight economic times. When completed, the government will have spent about $18.5 million on the pier since August 2010. The News understands work on the outer section must start before the end of June as the money promised last year by the government has been placed in a special fund. Attempts by some members of the

Pier pressure: Wave screens are to be installed on the middle section of Mornington pier, providing some protection during storms, and work on replacing the outer, condemned section will start in June. Picture: Keith Platt

Mornington Harbour Precinct Plan Working Group to get the government to reconsider the configuration of the pier to better protect the harbour have been rebuffed by Mr Morris and Parks Victoria. The group – representatives of state and local government, Mornington Yacht Club, Mornington Environment Association, foreshore committees, and businesses that use the harbour – has been told if the work did not start before June, the money would be returned to general revenue. Anything other than a “straight” replacement of the pier’s outer section would have required a new environment effects statement including new water movement modelling.

On Monday, Mr Morris told The News any attempt to realign and reconfigure the pier would have seen replacement of the outer section delayed “for a number of years”. “We didn’t announce the funding last May and just sit on our hands; lots of work has been done and a significant amount of public money has been spent on design of the project” including keeping heritage aspects of the pier, he said. He confirmed a new environment effects statement would have been required if the pier had been realigned. “We were keen to get the wave screen on the middle section before winter.”

The town’s iconic, 123-metre long pier is used by two million visitors a year and is the second-most visited pier on Port Phillip, says Mr Morris. It was closed in April 2010 after a storm damaged pylons and dislodged about 100 top deck planks. Two more storms in August and September 2010 – with winds of more than 60 knots – further weakened the pier, a form of which has served the town for 155 years. The middle, 53-metre long section replaced in 2010-11 saw old wooden pylons replaced by concrete ones with a three-piece reinforced concrete deck and timber planks on top. In June 2011, The News reported the

outer section was in danger of collapsing after engineers found 20 per cent of wooden pylons had failed or were about to fail and were not supporting the top deck. About half of the remaining 80 per cent were in “average condition” and the outer section was one big storm away from becoming irreparable damaged. Luckily that storm has not yet arrived. Last May, the then Ports Minister Denis Napthine, who was elected Premier earlier this month, said part of the $15 million project included “the installation of new wave screens along the pier’s full length”, which would provide further protection for boaters. Mornington Yacht Club says the screens will make 70 per cent of the harbour safe. The club and other harbour users have been lobbying government for 30 years to protect Mornington from big northerly storms. Two notable events in April 1983 and April 2008 sunk or washed onto beaches and rocks more than 30 boats each time. In February 2012, Mornington Peninsula Shire rejected the yacht club’s plan to build a 197-boat marina in the harbour, which would have included a 210-metre wave screen running off at an angle from the pier’s end. The club still wants a wave wall at least 50 to 80 metres long. Divers would be hoping the work includes stairs and a platform near the water, items omitted when the middle section was rebuilt due to higher than expected costs.

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The Red Hill Show – there’s nothing like it NOW in its 85th year, the iconic Red Hill Show will be held on Saturday 30 March on the Easter weekend from 8.30am till 5pm. It’s the agricultural show for all the family – there’s something for all ages. Relax and meander around the Red Hill Showgrounds and enjoy all that the show has to offer. Watch the Whip Industries motorbike team perform high-flying tricks over specially designed jumping ramps. Meet Tubby the Robot and baby and marvel at the stiltwalkers skilfully walking among and above the crowd. Wildlife lovers can visit the Butterfly Adventure marquee to see and touch many beautiful fluttering butterflies. Black Snake Productions, a team dedicated to the conservation of Australia’s wildlife, will talk about the plight of endangered species and offer the opportunity to handle reptiles and snakes in a safe environment. Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the show with many stallholders selling food including rock pizzas, fresh fruit, Danish pastries, cooked prawns, sauces and jams. Sweet tooths can indulge with a range of fudge and nougat. Do you enjoy watching the TV shows MasterChef or My Kitchen Rules? Head to the open judging of the fruitcakes and non-commercial cheeses. Cheese and yoghurt will be tasted and judged by an acclaimed international cheese judge with the coveted title of Champion NonCommercial Cheese of the 2013 Red Hill Show up for grabs. There will also be a sausage-making competition for all snag lovers. And, even though you’re escaping the hustle and bustle of shopping centres for the day to spend time in the fresh open

air, there will be stalls selling clothing, jewellery, outdoor furniture, garden tools, country antiques and collectables. Let’s not forget the two regular crowd favourites – the woodchop competition and kelpie dogs tackling obstacle courses in the main arena. Children are sure to be on the move and can mingle with and pat Animals on the Move to keep them enthralled. Last – but certainly not least – make sure you don’t miss all the fun of the Mornington Peninsula News Group grand parade. The Red Hill Show is definitely great value for money. Admittance: Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children 6-18 years) $50, adults $15, children (6-18 years) $10, 5 years and under free, students and pensioners $10. Parking is free. Red Hill Show dates for your 2013 diary: Show Day: Easter Saturday 30 March from 8.30am to 5pm. Clydesdales and Heavy Harness Feature Show: Saturday 6 April at Boneo Park Equestrian Centre. Show Jumping: Saturday 6 April 6 and Sunday 7 April at Boneo Park Equestrian Centre. International Cool Climate Wine Show: Tuesday 28 May to Friday 31 May at Mornington Racing Club, Racecourse Rd, Mornington. Keep checking the Red Hill Show website at www.redhillshow.org for ongoing updates on entertainment and activities. A full list of program times will be available soon. Call 5989 2357 or email redhillshow@ hotkey.net.au for details.

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Gates Open Sheep Judging commences Poultry Judging commences Miniature Goat Judging commences Cattle Judging commences Alpaca Judging commences Rat Judging commences Woodchop commences in K D Holmes arena Circus Workshop (bottom oval)

Futura Kelpies Working Dog Demonstration Whip Industries Motocross Demonstrations Futura Kelpies Working Dog Demonstration Whip Industries Motocross Demonstrations Futura Kelpies Working Dog Demonstration Grand Parade Dog High Jump and Dog Show Jump

Gates Close Open Judging Marquee: PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MAJOR SPONSORS Mornington Peninsula Shire, 10am Red Hill Show Junior Boiled Fruit Cake Mornington Peninsula News Group, 10.30am Red Hill Show Senior Rich Fruit Cake Hillview Quarries, Bendigo Bank, 11am Red Hill Show Gourmet Dip Championship Swan Street Auctions & Sales, 1pm Red Hill Show Cheese Competition Winners Visitor Publications, South East Water Announced Around the Grounds All Day: Roving Entertainers; Tubby the Robot and Baby; Face Painting; Pony Rides; Butterfly Adventures; Black Snake Wildlife Display; Ferret Racing; Animal Nursery; Craft, Cooking, Art, Photography, Flower, Fruit and Vegetable displays; Carnival rides; Classic & Historic Cars; CFA Smoke Tent; Mechanical Bull; Stilt Walkers; Historical Society display; Commercial and Community Stands and more .... * Correct at time of printing, however, times are subject to change and weather conditions

Show Admission: Adults - $15; Children 6-18 years - $10, Children 5 years and under free, Students and Pensioners - $10, Family ticket – 2 Adults and 3 Children (6-18 years) $50. FREE PARKING AT SHOW

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Red Hill Showjumping – Saturday and Sunday, 6th and 7th April at Boneo Park – Melway Ref 170 A9. Entry $5 per car

For further information contact the secretary on 03 5989 2357 or visit www.redhillshow.org or join Red Hill Show at Facebook and Twitter

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real estate directory Diane & Phil Key 0419 324 515

Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

John Kennedy 0401 984 842

Stockdale & Leggo 2397 Pt. Nepean Road Rye

Prentice Real Estate 2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye Ph: 5985 2351

John Kennedy Real Estate 2327 Pt. Nepean Road, Rye. Ph: 5985 8800

Ph: 5985 6555 EMAIL: dianekey@stockdaleleggo.com.au

Paul Basso Basso Real Estate 1649 Pt Nepean Rd, Rosebud West. Ph: 5981 1200 EMAIL: paul@bassorealestate.com.au

EMAIL: troy@jpdixonrealestate.com.au

EMAIL: sam@prenticerealestate.com.au

EMAIL: jkre@bigpond.net.au

Troy Daly 0418 397 771

Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

Buxton Portsea - Sorrento 109 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento Ph: 5984 4388

Real Estate Alliance Pty. Ltd.

EMAIL: sorrento@buxton.com.au

P.O. Box 106 Rosebud, 5982 2850 EMAIL: adamhre@gmail.com

Joshua Callaghan 0418 595 719

Roger McMillan 0410 583 213

Stephen Brown 0401 666 100

Fletchers Sorrento Blairgowrie 136 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento Ph: 5984 2600

McMillan Real Estate 211B Pt Nepean Road, Dromana 5981 8181

Briggs Shaw Real Estate 2831 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie Ph: 5988 8391

EMAIL: joshua.callaghan@fletchers.net.au

EMAIL:roger@rogermcmillan.com.au

EMAIL: s.brown@briggsshaw.com.au

Adam Alexander 0416 236 393 Hocking Stuart 1/991 Pt. Nepean Rd. Rosebud Ph: 5986 5777 EMAIL: rosebud@hockingstuart.com.au

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‘Daisy Bush Cottage’ THIS captivating Victorian homestead is set among 2024 square metres of tranquil gardens that evoke the romance, grace and grandeur of a bygone era. Relocated from Gippsland in 1995 and updated with some necessary creature comforts, buyers seeking this type of property can rest assured that many original features still remain, making the home a wonderful, near-perfect time capsule of the era. The mellow warmth of the superb timber floorboards gleam underneath soaring, 3.8-metre ceilings that are perfectly complemented by the elaborate and fully restored decorative plaster work. Beyond a traditional bullnose verandah – that runs down two sides of the home – is a grand central hallway flanked by a pair of elegant reception rooms each with pretty sash windows, stunning ceiling roses and open fireplaces. Two of the three bedrooms have fireplaces, including the master bedroom, which has been fitted with large built-in robes. A highlight of the spacious bathroom is an original cast-iron, clawfoot bath for indulgent soaking, and there is a separate shower and powder room. Ruby leadlight panels frame the entry to a country kitchen and dining room that includes a walk-in larder and a rarely seen mudroom that connects to the laundry. French doors open to the verandah. To keep all parts of the home comfortable there are electric heat bank panels throughout. The beautiful grounds feature a well and all gardens are maintained with an irrigation system. There is a barbecue patio for entertaining and a single carport. The property is accessed by a private service road with the many wonders of the peninsula close by.

Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

1130 Boneo Road, CAPE SCHANCK $790,000–$850,000 Hocking Stuart, 1/991 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 5777 Hendrick Boer, 0410 415 515

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Rolling stone ENJOYING a coveted Portsea position with brilliant rural vistas, this classic coastal residence is set on a sprawling 2800-square metre block. Large living spaces have an effortless flow from room to room and include a stunning kitchen with granite benchtops and an adjoining meals and family area with open fireplace. There is a second living area, also with an open fireplace. Sure to be appreciated by a big family are the four bedrooms, including the main bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in robe. Three more bedrooms have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. For the serious entertainer, there are three beautiful outdoor areas to accommodate all guests in style and comfort, in particular alongside the inground pool and spa. For vehicles and extra storage there is a double carport and tandem-length garage under the roofline of the home and side parking for leisure craft or a caravan. Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

11 Stonecutters Road, PORTSEA $2.15–2.25 million Fletchers Real Estate, 136 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, 5984 2600 Joshua Callaghan, 0418 595 719

Voted Number One Real Estate Agent on the Mornington Peninsula

OUR LANDLORDS HAVE BEEN SAVING HUNDREDS OF EXTRA DOLLARS EVERY YEAR FROM THEIR INVESTMENT PROPERTIES.

HOW? 5.5% ZERO ZERO ZERO

MANAGEMENT FEE STATEMENT FEES TRANSFER FEES REPORTING FEES

THAT’S HOW! MANY OF OUR LANDLORDS ARE SAVING MORE THAN A WEEKS RENT EVERY YEAR. CALL PAUL BASSO TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW YOU TO CAN SAVE

1649 Pt Nepean Road, Rosebud West 5981 1200 www.bassorealestate.com.au Page 4

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Troy Daly’s No. 1 team in sales & rentals has a new name...

Our name has changed – our experienced team and commitment to service hasn’t. That’s why we’ve been Sorrento’s No1 Agency for sales and rentals since 2009.

Call Troy Daly (Director) on 0418 397 771 for a FREE no obligation appraisal and market report. Properties urgently required across Sorrento, Portsea, Blairgowrie, Rye, St Andrews Beach.

Immediate FREE appraisal and HOLIDAY PERMANENT RENTALS WANTED NOW IN ALL AREAS

Portsea - Sorrento 109 Beach Road, Sorrento VIC 3943 Telephone 5984 4388 buxton.com.au buxtonportseasorrento.com.au

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Keeps on giving EITHER as your permanent home or a coastal retreat, you will always enjoy this property that is so close to the back beach you can hear the surf and pounding waves. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, the chalet-style home has a great feel that embraces the energy of the coast and country. From every window there is a view to natural bushland or the rock gardens. Three timber decks provide space for relaxation or entertaining. A true coastal feature is the outdoor shower. The interior has a rustic theme with a great use of timber. There are exposed beams and pine-lined ceilings, and the bathroom is straight out of a Swiss chalet. There is air-conditioning throughout and on cooler nights fire up the Coonara woodheater. The home has three large, comfortable bedrooms for a good night’s sleep. If you are looking for something different, this private retreat could be it.

Address: 1 Paul Street, RYE Price: $460,000–$510,000 Agency: Basso Real Estate, 1649 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud West, 5981 1200 Agent: Paul Basso, 5981 1200

MORNINGTON

AUCTION: Saturday 6th April at 12 noon

INDUSTRY NEWS

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Commitment to care FAMILY is an important word at Briggs Shaw Real Estate in Blairgowrie. Directors Stephen and Andy Brown moved to the peninsula about four years ago, identifying with the area as an excellent place to start their own family and the enormous lifestyle benefits on offer. “With a young family of our own, we need that work-life balance in place and we in turn extend that opportunity to our administration and sales support staff, who are mothers themselves,” Mr Brown said. Stephen and Andy are joined by well-known peninsula agent Sally Johnstone in sales and the all-female staff, according to Stephen, is a dream to work with. Stephen and Andy purchased the real estate business last September. Stephen, who was working for Briggs Shaw, was joined by Andy, who had come from a hospitality and commercial real estate background. “It was very important to us to have that trusted name, and Briggs Shaw has been part of the community since 1971. Our motto is ‘Large enough to manage and small enough to care’ and one of our goals is to uphold the excellent reputation that Briggs Shaw Real Estate has in the town.” MORNINGTON

11 CENTURY DRIVE

7 WEBER DRIVE

COMPLETE THE DREAM AND REAP THE REWARDS

Things have changed and now someone else can complete the dream. This 5 acre property is set in a tranquil location with a magnificent view across the Balcombe Creek Valley and less than 3km to pristine beaches. Improvements include a magnificent 85sq homestead that allows dual accommodation. Built from Sth. Australian Limestone, the verandas and stone pillars that surround the home are reminiscent of homesteads you find in the Western District. Completed to lock up stage, with extensive finishing off required, someone with an understanding of the building trade would be the ideal buyer.

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FABULOUS FIRST HOME

This 3 bedroom home with pretty gardens has been lovingly cared for and will be highly sought after by a wide range of buyers. Conveniently situated close to shops, transport, schools and even the beach. This as neat as a pin home consists of: * Main bedroom with ensuite * Kitchen & casual living area * Large lounge with feature open fireplace * Separate dining room * Family bathroom

$675,000

MORNINGTON

31 MARGUERITA AVENUE

PERFECT BEACH HOUSE - OFFERS INVITED!

Sitting in a gorgeous cottage garden on a large 1044m2 block, this charming home would be the perfect holiday house, or for downsizers still wanting to enjoy a garden, or even young families wanting to live close to the beach and schools. The large kitchen/ living area has a feature open fireplace and French doors lead out to the spacious deck as does the sunny conservatory with both enjoying a glorious garden aspect. The renovations have created a delightful home, just ready for someone to move in and enjoy those long hot Summer days ahead! Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207 Inspect: Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

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Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207 Inspect: Saturday 11.00-11.30am

Contact: Honor Baxter 0418 148 468 Inspect: By Appointment

MOUNT MARTHA

$395,000

$475,000

21B YORK STREET

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BEACHSIDE COTTAGE

This delightful 2 bedroom timber cottage nestled in a quiet street is only metres from Mornington’s Main Street restaurants, boutique shopping and facilities. Currently being operated as a multiaward winning self contained B&B, this charming home could be a lucrative income producing investment for your self managed super fund. It may also be an attractive alternative to living in a unit or a townhouse as it enjoys no Body Corporate and your own pretty front and back garden to potter in. The choice is yours! Contact: Maree Greensill 0417 515 207 Inspect: By Appointment

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Since 1971 Briggs Shaw has been proudly managing real estate on the Mornington Peninsula. Stephen Brown, Principal, is joined by well-respected senior sales consultant Sally Johnstone who comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge on Peninsula property sales. STEPHEN BROWN – 0401 666 100

SALLY JOHNSTONE – 0417 577 194

Briggs Shaw has also expanded their property management team to manage rental properties with care. Please call for a complimentary sales or rental appraisal.

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77 Revell Street, BLAIRGOWRIE

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3 Rosamunde Street, RYE

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108 Franklin Road, PORTSEA

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14 Beach Avenue, BLAIRGOWRIE

2831 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie 3942, Ph 03 5988 8391 Fx 03 5988 0852 blairgowrie@briggsshaw.com.au www.briggsshaw.com.au

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www.reav.com.au Blairgowrie

$400,000+

McCrae

$339,000

McCrae

$429,000

Rosebud

$439,000+

16 Phillipa Street

5-7 The Avenue

23a Wattle Place

1-4/5 Cameron Street

PEACEFUL HOLIDAY RETREAT Delightful 2BR cottage tucked away among the trees with open plan living, timber floors, gas log fire & new timber deck. Kitchen has timber bench tops, robes to bedrooms & dual entry bathroom. A dining room or study is where the 3rd bedroom used to be. BBQ area & steel garage.

FOR A PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION Situated just 250m to the waters edge and shops, this terrific townhouse has main living area and modern kitchen on the lower level with staircase leading to bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. A private sunny courtyard has views of Arthurs Seat and there is a single carport. Ideal weekender!

A RARE OFFERING Looking to build that dream home or beachside escape? Look no further than this superb 467m2 lot, literally 100m to McCrae Shopping Plaza and 350m to the beach. Making life a little easier there is also a H&L package starting from just $638,072 or flexible terms for the right buyer!

CONVENIENT BEACHSIDE LOCATION Four distinctive townhouses, each delivering a host of features including spacious living, kitchens with stone benchtops, air-con throughout and great views. Ranging from a 2BR + study to the larger 3BR unit, these properties are close to shops and freeway access.

Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000

Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000

Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000

Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000

Inspection By Appointment Only

Inspection By Appointment Only

Inspection By Appointment Only

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Boneo

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$1,250,000

Inspection By Appointment Only

McCrae

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$649,000

Rosebud

$899,000

Rye

$369,000

219 Old Cape Schanck Road

8 Riley Street

3 Peppermint Court

6 Leith Court

THE BEST OF RURAL LIVING This quality residence has generous open plan living areas and both formal and informal living. A sunny timber kitchen soaks up the delightful rural scenery. Set on 5-Ac, divided into three fenced paddocks with water and ample room for a fourth there is a machinery shed and dry store.

WRAPPED UP IN NATURE Tucked away among the hills, this stunning home enjoys captivating views and natural surrounds. Faultless presentation with features including downstairs living zone, spacious main bedroom, as-new bathroom, kitchen & meals area, living room and outdoor decking with bay & hillside views.

FOR A FIRST CLASS LIFESTYLE Set on a landscaped half acre allotment, this outstanding residence provides seamless integration of both indoor & outdoor living. Flowing open plan living areas, gourmet kitchen, entertaining areas alongside the in ground pool, plus study, big garage, GDH & evap. cooling. A truly wonderful home.

ABSOLUTE PEACE & SECLUSION Close to ocean beaches, with just a handful of other homes as neighbours, this pristine half acre block offers a terrific platform for a peaceful hidden haven. Measuring 1910m2, different design alternatives would allow you to build up and enjoy the extensive views. One of few half acre blocks left!

Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000

Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000

Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000

Contact Adam Harlem - 0447 841 000

Inspection By Appointment Only

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Inspection By Appointment Only

Rye

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AUCTION - Saturday 6th April at 12 Noon

14 Bimble Street, RYE SEASIDE TOWNHOUSE - DOWNTOWN RYE A very rare opportunity exists to secure this “neat as a pin” townhouse only a frisbee throw from the Rye township and its safe beaches. In “as new condition” this (approx) 10 year old immaculately presented low maintenance townhouse offers an unequalled lifestyle and an solid investment opportunity as either a permanent, holiday or rental property. Featuring: Remote DLUG, split system air-conditioner, quality carpets, tiles, fittings and north facing deck...the list goes on. An inspection is sure to impress.

Contact Hans Rubens 0409 796 216 Inspection Sat & Sun 12.00-12.30pm

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Value for money

One street from beach

THIS very pretty, one-owner home still presents in excellent condition and is set on a 784-square metre corner block. Well-established gardens surround the home, which afford a colourful and tranquil spot to spend a morning or afternoon. Big picture windows in the lounge room frame the lush green gardens perfectly and the natural light accentuates the sheen on the floating timber floors. Across from the lounge room is the main bedroom, which shares the one bathroom with two more bedrooms. A combined kitchen and dining area has access to a rear timber deck overlooking the backyard and has plenty of space for entertaining.

FULL of character, this neat weatherboard home is set on a 987-square metre block that is complemented by neat paths and gardens. At the rear of the home is a sunny, enclosed entertaining area and other external features include two big steel sheds. The interior has been well maintained and consists of a large lounge and dining room with space for an snooker table. There is a meals area in the kitchen and other features include an upright stove, dishwasher and plenty of cupboard space. The home has three bedrooms that share the one bathroom. One street from the beach with some bay views available, this property can be enjoyed all year round by new owners or added to the super fund as a holiday rental.

Address: 10 Kuringai Road, TOOTGAROOK Price: $349,950 Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate, 2397 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 6555 Agents: Diane and Phil Key, 0419 324 515

Address: 12 Maori Street, RYE Price: $669,500 Agency: John Kennedy Real Estate, 2327 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 8800 Agent: Rob Steele, 0418 154 024

Since 1946 RYE

3 Barkala Street

RYE

32 St Andrews Drive

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BLAIRGOWRIE

450 Melbourne Road

EASY CARE LIVING

ENTRY LEVEL BAY VIEWS

A GREAT SUN CATCHER

This well-presented cedar weatherboard home is only a short drive to shops, cafes, restaurants, Rye beach and other leisure & tourist activities. Comprising of 3 bedrooms, open plan living / dining, family bathroom, sep toilet, gas ducted heating, and under house garage & workshop area. On a private and fully fenced easy care allotment of 604m2 (approx), this much-loved this home is priced to sell.

2IIHULQJ D VHUHQH WUHHWRS DQG ED\ YLHZ DW D SULFH SRLQW WKDW ¿WV WKH budget, this charming Western Red Cedar home features an open plan lounge and dining area, large north facing deck with views to the bay and city, separate kitchen with good cupboard and pantry storage, 2 bedrooms and european laundry. The home is situated on approx 792sqm approx, within a 10 minute walk to the water’s edge. Plenty of scope to build in underneath and develop further (STCA). Bay views are hard to come by, let alone at this price!

This 3 bedroom cedar weatherboard is nicely positioned on a well treed corner allotment to maximise the afternoon sun on its full length verandah and large sun deck. Comprising open plan living extending to the large deck area, double carport, pleasant treed BBQ area, bore water with pump, made road, and all services except sewer. Land Size 738m2 (50’ x 151’)

Contact: Victoria Burke 0421 706 625

Contact: Victoria Burke 0421 706 625

Price: $375,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Victoria Burke 0421 706 625

RYE

51 Francis Street

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63 Raymond Street

Price: $449,500 Inspect: By Appointment

RYE

3 / 29 Hygeia Street

GREAT VALUE

SUPERB POSITION WITH QUALITY INCLUSIONS

Superbly situated on a ridgeline that affords sweeping rural views and, abutting a Council Reserve, is this well-built brick veneer residence. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, split living areas, paved outdoor entertaining area, ducted heating and air-conditioning, VHDOHG GULYHZD\ DQG GRXEOH FDUSRUW ,GHDOO\ VXLWHG WR WKH ÂżUVW KRPH buyer, investor or weekend buyer.

Great value home, located close to the beach and immaculately presented. The rendered BV home is on a fully-fenced block and comprises of 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen, seperate lounge and dining, separate bathroom and laundry, lock up garage and remote gates. Just a leisurely 800m walk to beach you simply can’t go ZURQJ ,GHDOO\ VXLWHG WR WKH ¿UVW ZHHNHQGHU RU LQYHVWRU EX\HU

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Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

Price: $439,500 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

Price: $535,000 - $555,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

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2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye. Ph 5985 2351 78 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. Ph 5984 4177

* 9 feet ceilings * Stone benchtops * Floor to ceiling tiles in ensuite * Blanco appliances * Remote garage door * Full landscaping Enjoy great stamp duty savings, when bought prior to completion.

www.prenticerealestate.com.au

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D E D T SE AN A LE R W E H OT N A

18 Canterbury Jetty Rd Blairgowrie 10 Harleian Street Blairgowrie

D E D T SE AN A LE R W HE T O AN 11A Elvie Street Tootgarook

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D E D T SE AN A LE R W HE T O AN 3/7 Chatfield Ave. Rosebud West

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49 Florence Drive Rye

11 Roslyn Street Rye

1 Wargundy Avenue Rye

This neat and tidy family home boasts 5BR’s, large country style kitchen with electric cooking, d/w and meals area with banquet seating, overlooking a large undercover entertaining area. Separate lounge with gas heating. Upstairs master bedroom has WIR & FES, three more bedrooms with BIR’s and 4th bedroom can either be a study or nursery. Central bathroom, undercover entertaining area, single garage & carport.

Ideal for a family with 4BR’s, three with BIR’s and main with WIR & FES. Main bathroom with separate bath and shower. Open plan kitchen, dining and family room and also a separate second living area. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances and an abundance of cupboard space. Gas heating and also two air conditioning units. Double garage with remote, balcony and intercom system.

Price Contact

Price Contact

$400 per week 5985 6555

D E D T SE AN A LE R W E H OT N A 3 Betty Street Rye

1/7 Hunt Avenue Rye

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12 Eureka Street Rye

2397 Point Nepean Road, Rye VIC 3941

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$400 per week 5985 6555

6a Derwin Street Rye Lovely home for the family. Property features 3BR’s, two bathrooms & two living areas. Living room upstairs opens out onto a large deck area, perfect for entertaining with coastal views. Large kitchen with d/w, plenty of cupboard space and access to a private courtyard area. Gas heating & air conditioning. Property is available furnished or unfurnished on a 6 or 9 month lease. Price Contact

$350 per week 5985 6555

D E D E NT S A WA E L R E H OT N A

3 Carool Close Tootgarook

D E D T SE AN A LE R W HE T O AN 9 Meadow Avenue Rye

D E D T SE AN A LE R W HE T O AN 8 Iluka Road Rye

D E D T SE AN A LE R W HE T O AN 6 Lyons Street Rye

D TED E AS WAN E L R E H OT N A 141 Brights Drive Rye

3 REASONS WHY YOUR BLAIRGOWRIE PROPERTY IS IN GOOD HANDS WITH HOCKINGSTUART

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We reach more buyers with a network of over 45 offices. We sell 3 times more Blairgowrie properties than any other agent*. We have sold 47 Blairgowrie properties in the last 12 months. For a free appraisal of your home’s sale or rental value please call the team at hockingstuart Blairgowrie on 5988 9095.

*Based on published data July 1 2012 - December 31 2012

Blairgowrie 2819 Point Nepean Road 5988 9095 Rosebud Shop 1/991 Point Nepean Road 5986 5777 Rye 2361 Point Nepean Road 5985 9333 hockingstuart.com.au

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LANDLORDS: PUT YOUR INVESTMENT IN GOOD HANDS Since 2006 hockingstuart has been the Peninsula’s number one Real Estate Agency. Our three offices work together as one team to attract the most tenants and make sure nothing is left to chance so you can enjoy a stress-free investment. • Long-term Rental management From selecting the most suitable tenants to conducting regular inspections and ensuring your property is well maintained, your personal property manager will attend to every detail. • Holiday Rentals Don’t miss out on bookings! Our new website has live availability and feeds to all the major portals. We urgently require quality properties to meet our high demand. For a better property management service, call 5985 2599 and put yourself in good hands.

SAFETY BEACH TO PORTSEA

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3 REASONS WHY YOUR PROPERTY IS IN GOOD HANDS WITH THE ROSEBUD TEAM

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The Rosebud office is the fastest growing real estate office on the Mornington Peninsula and has strong community links. Our three offices on the Mornington Peninsula work as one highly motivated team to find buyers for your property. The hockingstuart network of over 45 offices attracts buyers from across metropolitan Melbourne & Victoria.

For a free appraisal of your home’s value, call the Rosebud Team on 5986 5777 today and entrust your property to Victoria’s most successful real estate network.

Rosebud Shop 1/991 Point Nepean Road 5986 5777 Blairgowrie 2819 Point Nepean Road 5988 9095 Rye 2361 Point Nepean Road 5985 9333 hockingstuart.com.au

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12 Maori Street, RYE $669,500 POSITION, POSITION

1 Bruce Street, RYE $800,000 - $840,000 BRAND NEW AND WAITING FOR YOU

Beautifully presented and designed family home with fabulous north-facing entertaining deck. Three bedrooms plus study, with large ensuite and WIR to the separate master bedroom. Open plan OLYLQJ DUHD Ă RZLQJ IURP WKH PRGHUQ well-equipped kitchen allows for relaxed and informal living for the whole family. Downstairs makes for the perfect home theatre or games room. Double garage, close to both bay and ocean beaches, shopping and all amenities.

This is the one you have been waiting for. One street from the beach and you can see the bay! Extremely well-maintained, three bedroom, one bathroom home with separate loft-style bedroom. Two living zones plus a great outdoor entertaining area for all year round enjoyment. Excellent potential for holiday rental or build your dream home. Great 987sqm (approx.) block Contact Rob Steele 0418 154 024

Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749 or Rob Steele 0418 154 024

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3 Gunyah Street, RYE $410,000 GREAT PROPERTY, GREAT PRICE - OWNER MUST SELL!

Nothing compares to the value with this character 3BR home set on two levels. From the large entrance is the lounge with sunset deck, master bedroom with ensuite & WIR and a dining area that leads out to a lovely kitchen. The second level comprises a study area, and a bedroom overlooks the third level where a family room opens onto a large deck. Sep. bathroom & laundry, GDH & ducted vacuum, evap.cooling. double garage & extra parking space. Contact Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

47 Mathis Street RYE $485,000 O.N.O PICTURE PERFECT Exceptionally well-presented family home that is sure to please. Three large bedrooms, with ensuite & WIR to master. Two living areas plus an up to date modern kitchen. Large undercover deck entertaining area. Level block, fully fenced and neat as a pin. Currently let to August 2013. Inspection highly recommended. Contact Rob Steele 0418 154 024 or Leah Pancic 0421 700 749

151 Eighth Avenue, ROSEBUD (Cnr. Lea Way) AUCTION: Saturday 20th April at 2.30pm A LITTLE BEAUTY Beautifully presented home comprising of 3 bedrooms and study, ensuite plus 2nd bathroom, separate toiilet, separate living zones with very private central and front courtyards. Double garage with internal access. Ducted heating plus split system air-conditioning. A Must to Inspect!. Inspect Saturday & Sunday 2.30-3.00pm Contact Rob Steele 0418 154 024

2327 PT NEPEAN RD RYE

03 5985 8800 Contact Rob Steele 0418 154 024 or Leah Pancic 0421 700 749 www.johnkennedyrealestate.com.au

www.johnkennedyrealestate.com.au

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MARKET PLACE

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Fletchers open Blairgowrie office

There’s a light at the end DESIGNED to maximise the best of an indoor and outdoor lifestyle, this stunning weatherboard home is located in a quiet, leafy street just off the pace from the shops and cafes of Sorrento. A spacious open-plan living area is accentuated by cathedral ceilings and polished timber floors. The kitchen is centrally located with a dining alcove nearby. On one side is a huge formal lounge room, and to the far side, leading out to the enclosed entertaining area, is a comfortable casual meals and family zone. Complete with an outdoor kitchen and stylish concertina doors that can enclose the whole space, the alfresco area also features a pizza oven. Just a few steps away is the spa and inground pool. A pool room has full changing facilities including a toilet, shower and vanity. The main bedroom is set at the front of the home and has a walk-through robe and ensuite. This desirable property has been extensively landscaped and for storage and vehicles there is a double garage. Address: 32 Dark Parade, SORRENTO Price: On application Agency: Prentice Real Estate, 78 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, 5984 4177 Agent: Max Prentice, 0419 304 707

FLETCHERS Real Estate has opened its 11th Victorian office – new premises at 2815 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie. The office will be serviced by the sales and administration staff from the Sorrento office, who will work between the two sites. Managing director of Fletchers Sorrento and Blairgowrie, Joshua Callaghan, believes that having two offices in the area, combined with the exposure throughout the Fletchers group into key Melbourne suburbs and the Bellarine Peninsula, will offer a great opportunity for sellers to market their properties to a larger demographic. Mr Callaghan has strong ties to the new office as his father, Larry Callaghan, also operated a real estate business from the shop about 25 years ago. “It has done a full circle, albeit with a major renovation, and the office will reflect the level of quality service we offer our customers and clients alike,” Mr Callaghan said.

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6/19-21 RESERVOIR ROAD, FRANKSTON

JUBILEE GEM Walk right in, sit right down and make yourself at home with this immaculate two-bedroom unit, perfectly positioned at the rear of the block for a quiet life. At the end of a no through road abutting Jubilee Park, whether you’re starting out, down sizing or simply in the hunt for rental returns, this little gem on 191sqm (approx.) comes complete with a spacious, modern kitchen equipped with stainless-steel appliances, a bright updated bathroom and separate laundry. Just minutes drive from the Frankston CBD and handy to Monash University, extras here include reverse-cycle air conditioning, a sunny rear garden with shed and single garage. AUCTION: TERMS: PRICE GUIDE: INSPECT: CONTACT:

9708 8667

Saturday, March 23rd at 11am 10% Deposit, Balance 60 days $250,000-$280,000 Saturday 10.30-11.00am James Crowder 0407 813 377 John Young 0412 766 804

Shop 7 / 20-22 Ranelagh Drive MOUNT ELIZA www.communityrealestate.com.au

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BLAIRGOWRIE Panoramic bay and coastline views from Portsea to Arthurs Seat

SORRENTO Must Be Sold

Offering one the most elevated views in Blairgowrie and located literally metres to Blairgowrie Village and bay beaches, this immaculately presented home, on a private and leafy allotment of approximately 1179sqm, sprawls over 3 levels with 4 separate outdoor balconies with bay and tree top views. There are two living areas, 4BR’s and 2 bathrooms incl WIR and spa ensuite off master bedroom. Living areas enjoy bay views with upper level boasting views to Portsea and beyond. Contact Joshua Callaghan 0418 595 719 For Sale 2 Byron Avenue Deborah Smart 0400 593 011 Auction Saturday 30th March at 2.30pm 2IÀFH 136 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento 5984 2600 Inspect Sat & Sun 2-2.30pm

Concept Plans for a 36sq home available. With Tideways Beach at the end of adjacent street and Sorrento Couta Boat club only minutes away, this leafy undulating allotment of 799sqm approx. is the last block available in this quality court location. Meander into this quiet court and you’ll instantly know this is a special building block for a special home in a special area. This is an opportunity not to pss up with a very realistic Vendor. Contact Rebecca Marshall 0433 921 290 For Sale 28 Timaru Close Joshua Callaghan 0418 595 719 Auction Saturday 30th March at 11.30am 2IÀFH 136 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento 5984 2600 Inspect By Appointment

BLAIRGOWRIE Fantastic modern coastal home in leafy surrounds

BLAIRGOWRIE Room for the boat, caravan and everyone else

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Flooded with natural light, this well presented BV home on approx. 670sqm land offers superb living with established low maintenance gardens. Within approx.800m to the bay and 1km to the Blairgowrie village, the home has 5 bedrooms + study (or 6th bedroom) 3 bathrooms inc. ENS & WIR to main plus 3 separate living zones opening to fantastic outdoor entertaining area. Other IHDWXUHV LQFOXGH VLQJOH JDUDJH WDQGHP FDUSRUW V V\VWHP DLU FRQ *'+ ZDOO IXUQDFH JDV ORJ ÀUH SODFH

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For Sale 53 Garden Street Price Guide $770,000 - $790,000 Inspect Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

Contact Rebecca Marshall 0433 921 290 Joshua Callaghan 0418 595 719 2IĂ€FH 136 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento 5984 2600

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For Sale 4 Law Street Price Guide $659,000 Inspect Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

BLAIRGOWRIE Simply an immaculate home on a beautiful block

ROSEBUD Brand new units and all with separate driveway access and street frontages

Offering exceptional family appeal, this superb home is close to nearby Pearse’s Beach and National Park. Set on 1039sqm approx. and boasting room for multiple cars plus caravan / boat parking, this 4 bedroom home offers 2 living areas with family meals / living opening out to a large undercover patio overlooking the lush and level rear yard. Features: 2 bathrooms, stainless steel cooking appliances, wood coonara, gas heater and large remote triple lock up garage.Land: 1039 sq m approx.

Easy walking distance to the beach, shops and amenities, these quality built units are sure to impress. An open plan design features SROLVKHG WLPEHU à RRUV LQ NLWFKHQ OLYLQJ DUHD WKDW RSHQV WR D VXQQ\ RXWGRRU GHFN DUHD 7KHUH DUH %5¡V DOO ZLWK %,5¡V DQG D TXDOLW\ bathroom. Other features are single lock-up garage, Caesar stone bench tops in kitchen and s/steel cooking appliances.reverse cycle split-system air-cond and fully landscaped with driveway.

For Sale 16 Woodlands Close Price Guide $630,000 - $660,000 Inspect Sat & Sun 1.00-1.30pm

Contact Joshua Callaghan 0418 595 719 Deborah Smart 0400 593 011 2IĂ€FH 136 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento 5984 2600

Contact Joshua Callaghan 0418 595 719 Rebecca Marshall 0433 921 290 2IĂ€FH 136 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento 5984 2600

For Sale 1-4 / 2 Leon Avenue Price Guide $365,000 - $415,000 Inspect Saturday 12-12.30pm

RYE Coastal provincial living with ocean views and self-contained studio

BLAIRGOWRIE One Of The Last Remaining Blocks In This Beachside Location

Located on a fabulous 3164sqm approx. double block, this timeless character home has elevated ocean views and landscaped vistas to Cape Schanck and the hinterland region. The fully-landscaped property boasts a main dwelling plus separate s/c studio. The main home has 4BR’s, 2 bathrooms and 2 separate living areas plus open-plan kitchen and dining with vaulted ceilings extending through bi-fold doors to an enormous outdoor decking area with built-in BBQ. Side parking for boat, caravan or extra vehicles.

Located in a sought after locale so close to the water’s edge and walking distance to Blairgowrie Village is this vacant land (approx 758sqm). Elevated outlook with water views attainable from a second storey dwelling (S.T.C.A.) this is an opportunity to build the perfect permanent home, investment property or holiday retreat. Contact us to secure a rare vacant piece of Blairgowrie now.

For Sale 16-18 Brewster Road Price Guide $1.1 - $1.2 million Inspect Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

Contact Joshua Callaghan 0418 595 719 Rebecca Marshall 0433 921 290 2IĂ€FH 136 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento 5984 2600

For Sale 20 Adelaide Street Price Guide $470,000 - $490,000 Inspect By Appointment

Contact Joshua Callaghan 0418 595 719 Rebecca Marshall 0433 921 290 2IĂ€FH 136 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento 5984 2600

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Affordable opportunity

Meets your needs

LOCATED on the corner of Bardia and Moresby avenues, this industrial warehouse is part of a small complex of eight factories and is set at the back of the block. There is customer access from the front of the building and an electric roller shutter door at the rear. The building measures 135 square metres and has an office, storage areas, a kitchen and shower, plus a woodheater. Well-priced, the building would be suitable for a small business or storage.

FAMILY operated for many years with well-trained and knowledgeable staff in place, this excellent butcher’s outlet is in a busy fresh food court of a popular shopping centre. With strong sales growth, turnover is in excess of $1.2 million a year. A secure lease is in place.

39 Moresby Avenue, SEAFORD Price: $180,000 Agency: Nichols Crowder, Level 1, 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 9775 1535 Agent: Richard Wraith, 0419 564 528

Butcher, FRANKSTON Price: $275,000 plus SAV Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Leigh Donovan, 0418 106 309

At your convenience

Window shoping

WITH no immediate competition in the area, this milk bar has enjoyed solid and consistent trade for many years. There is ample parking in front as well as seating for indoor and outdoor dining. Other income earners are swapover gas bottles, ice, bait, tennis court hire and meal deliveries to the retirement village adjacent to the shop. Equipment has been upgraded to cater for new takeaway lines and includes new fryers, grill, coffee machine, exhaust canopies, pizza ovens and stainless-steel splashbacks. Asking price has been reduced by $50,000.

NESTLED among the boutique stores of Balnarring Village, That Little Shop has traded for three years with an eclectic taste in gifts and homewares that has built a strong clientele. The owner is prepared to assist new buyers through an initial training period if required. Excellent lease terms are in place and the rent is reasonable

Milk bar, ROSEBUD Price: $149,000 + SAV Agency: Basso Real Estate, 1641 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud West, 5981 1200 Agent: Paul Basso, 5981 1200

Homewares, gifts and fashion, BALNARRING Price: $135,000 Agency: Kevin Wright Commercial, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309

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THIS attractive and well-appointed cafe has a large frontage and is positioned on the outside of a large shopping centre for maximum pedestrian traffic. There is seating for 30 customers inside and 35 outside. The business caters to the breakfast and lunch trade with a variety of lines including lasagne, pastries, foccacias and cakes. All equipment is in near-new condition. Average weekly turnover is in excess of $7000.

SET on a prime corner location of a busy suburban shopping strip, this cafe and tea room has seating for 15 inside and 10 in the outside courtyard. There is a commercial kitchen and new display fridges have been recently installed. Trading hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm. Ready for new owners to take to the next level, this business offers huge potential. Cafe, FRANKSTON Price: $110,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Cafe, ROSEBUD Price: $139,000 walk in, walk out Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au

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Tel: (03) 9781 1588 HAIR STYLIST & GIFTS

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Currently managed, kiosk style in busy Bayside S/C. All new equipment when set up less than 2 years ago. Seats 34. Vendor will trial on $5,000 pw. Opens S/C hours. WIWO.

Trading 5 days 6am to 3pm. Large premises has under cover courtyard and seating inside for 15. Well presented inside and frontage. Long lease options in place.

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Great location opposite station, selling chicken & pizza with deliveries. Opens daily from 11.30am. Well presented shop with good equipment. Established 8 years.

4XDOLW\ SURGXFH IUHVK FXW ÀRZHUV local home delivery, wholesale orders. To market 3 times a week. This is a well appointed shop, clean, large coolrooms. Vendor will trial on $8,000 pw turnover.

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residential area, also has large double storey 3 bdm residence. Captured market, long standing business, easy to run.

$79,000 + sav

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CLEANING

Quality equipment inc 10 washers, 6 dryers, long established in busy retail, residential area close to TAFE. Operates as coin launderette and offers washing, folding, ironing & delivery services.

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door to access shopping centre

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location by Safeway. Very good

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FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD

Ladies’shoes, handbags, gloves, jewellery etc, all quality merchandise. Potential to add Internet sales to website. Well known in M’ton, features in town fashion shows and events. Rent $1,933 pcm.

Well known on the Peninsula for extensive range of children’s clothing, footwear & accessories. Fully managed, strong reputation, many of the suppliers on exclusive locality basis. Fully computerized, prime location.

New business set to increase, already a popular choice for fresh, healthy food. Fully renovated, new equipment, prime Main St location. Seating inside plus outside seating undercover, concertina doors. 5 kgs NE coffee pw.

Modern & inviting salon in great position at entrance to new S/C. 8 stations and a basin, cater for all. Staffroom, large base of repeat customers, trades 6 ½ days. Part-time staff on roster system.

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UK, Germany, Italy, China, 1+$ ZLWK UHVLGHQFH RIÂżFH in-demand product range & reception, 8 holiday units, bbq areas, pool, tennis, playground etc. opportunity for future growth. Aust distribution rights. Silicon sealant, Rated 4 star on Phillip Island. BUSINESS $420,000 FREEHOLD $2.7M + GST if applicable

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^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϯϯϬ͕ϬϬϬ >ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϬϬϬ ƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

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/ĚĞĂů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĨŽƌ ƉĂƌƚŶĞƌƐŚŝƉ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵůůLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ ϴ LJĞĂƌƐ ĨƌŽŵ Ă ŵŽĚĞƌŶ ƐŚŽǁƌŽŽŵ Θ ĨĂĐƚŽƌLJ ĂůŽŶŐ &ƌĂŶŬƐƚŽŶͲ ĂŶĚĞŶŽŶŐ ZĚ͘ ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐ ŝŶ ŵŽǁĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƌĞƉĂŝƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĂůĞƐ͘ ^ƚŽĐŬƐ ŵĂũŽƌ ďƌĂŶĚƐ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ <ĂǁĂƐĂŬŝ͕ ĐŚŽ͕ ^ŚŝŶĚĂŝǁĂ͕ ^ƵƉĞƌƐǁŝŌ͕ WƌŽͲƐĐĂƉĞ ĂŶĚ dW ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϰϮϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϮϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϯϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s Contact: Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309

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Balnarring Restaurant

'ƌĞĂƚ ĞĂĐŚĨƌŽŶƚ >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ

dĞŶĂŶƚ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ĨŽƌ ƌĞůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ĐŽƐƚƐ͘ ^ŚŽƉ ŝƐ ƐĞƚ ƌŝŐŚƚ ^ƵƉĞƌď ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ ƐŝƚƐ ƚŚŝƐ ϴϬ ƐĞĂƚ͕ ĨƵůůLJ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂƌƚ ŽĨ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ͘ ĞĮŶĂƚĞůLJ ǁŽŶ͛ƚ ůŝĐĞŶƐĞĚ ĐĂĨĠͬƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ĂƐ dŚĞ ĂƉĞů ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƐĞĐŽŶĚ ƚŽ ŶŽŶĞ͘ 'ŽůĚĞŶ ďĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ůŽŶŐ͘ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƐĂǀǀLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶĞdžƚ ůĞǀĞů͘ dŚƌĞĞ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ŝŶ ůĞĂƐĞ͘

dŚŝƐ ǁĞůů <ŶŽǁŶ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŝƐ ǀĞƌLJ ƉŽƉƵůĂƌ͕ ŶŽƚ ŽŶůLJ ǁŝƚŚ ůŽĐĂůƐ͕ ďƵƚ ĨƌŽŵ Ăůů ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ͕ ƚŽ ĞŶũŽLJ ƚŚĞ ĮŶĞ ĨŽŽĚ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ŚĞƌĞ ĨŽƌ ϯ LJĞĂƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŝƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ ƐƚĂī ĂƌĞ ŬĞĞŶ ƚŽ ƐƚĂLJ ŽŶ͘

ŝůůLJ͛Ɛ͕ ĨĂŵŽƵƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŚŝŐŚ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ĮƐŚ ĂŶĚ ĐŚŝƉƐ͕ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ ĂƌĞ ƌĞůŽĐĂƟŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ͞ ŝůůLJ͛Ɛ͟ ďƌĂŶĚ ƚŽ DĞůďŽƵƌŶĞ ƐŽ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŚĂƌĚ ǁŽƌŬ ĚŽŶĞ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ǀĂůƵĞ͘ tŝƚŚ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ͕ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞƌ Įƚ ŽƵƚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ǁŽŶ͛ƚ ůĂƐƚ ůŽŶŐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ KŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϴϬ͕ϬϬϬ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ůů KīĞƌƐ KǀĞƌ ΨϵϬ͕ϬϬϬ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭϭϱ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

For Sale – Mornington Peninsula

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Be Your Own Boss

Bay Hotel & Social - A Unique Opportunity Not To Be Missed

Calling All Tradies & Handymen

ƌĞ LJŽƵ ƌĞĂĚLJ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ LJŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ŚŽƵƌƐ ĂŶĚ ďĞ LJŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ďŽƐƐ͍ /Ĩ ƐŽ͕ Ă ŚĞŵͲ ƌLJ &ƌĂŶĐŚŝƐĞ ŵĂLJ ďĞ ĨŽƌ LJŽƵ͘ dŚŝƐ ĨƌĂŶĐŚŝƐĞ ŝƐ ǁĞůůͲĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƐŚŽǁƐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͘ ůů ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ŝƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ ĂŶĚ Ă ϮϬϭϮ ,LJƵŶĚĂŝ ǀĂŶ ŝƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ͘

dŚĞ ĂLJ ,ŽƚĞů ĂŶĚ ^ŽĐŝĂů͕ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ͛Ɛ ŵŽƐƚ ƉƌŽŵŝŶĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŝĐŽŶŝĐ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚLJ ǀĞŶƵĞƐ ĂƌĞ ďĞŝŶŐ ŽīĞƌĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƐĂůĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƌĞ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ͚WĂƌŝƐ ͚ĞŶĚ ŽĨ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ͘ dŚĞƐĞ ŵƵůƟ ĨĂĐĞĚ ǀĞŶƵĞƐ ĂƉƉĞĂů ƚŽ ŵĂŶLJ ŵĂƌŬĞƚƐ ĨƌŽŵ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ƚŽ ůĂƚĞ ŶŝŐŚƚ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĂƌĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŝŵƉĞĐĐĂďůĞ Įƚ ŽƵƚƐ͕ ĂƉƉĞĂůŝŶŐ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂůƐ ĂŶĚ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ůŽŶŐ ƚĞƌŵ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ ƌĞŶƚƐ͘ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ƚŚĞ ĞdžĐůƵƐŝǀĞ ĂŐĞŶƚ͕ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ ZĞĂů ƐƚĂƚĞ͕ ĨŽƌ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ĂƌƌĂŶŐĞ ĂŶ ŝŶƐƉĞĐƟŽŶ͘

Ğ LJŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ďŽƐƐ͕ ǁŽƌŬ LJŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ŚŽƵƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂƉ ƚŚĞ ƌĞǁĂƌĚƐ͘ ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝnjŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ŶĞǁ ĚĞĐŬŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƉĂŝƌ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ĞdžŝƐƟŶŐ ĚĞĐŬƐ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ĨŽƌ ŽǀĞƌ ϴ LJĞĂƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĞŶũŽLJƐ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ ŐƌĞĂƚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͘ /ŶĐůƵƐŝŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ Ăůů ƚŽŽůƐ͕ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ͕ ƚƌĂĚĞŵĂƌŬ ĂŶĚ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ ŝĨ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭϯϵ͕ϬϬϬ Contact: Leigh Donovan 0418 106 309

Sale Price: $2.7 million ( Business Only) Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454 or Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϭϬ͕ϬϬϬ Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Juicy Opportunity

DŽĚĞƌŶ WƌĞƐƟŐĞ KĸĐĞ

Bargain Buying

ŝƩĞƌŶ WŽƐƚ KĸĐĞ

dŚĞ ǁĞůů ŬŶŽǁŶ ĂŶĚ ǀĞƌLJ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů :ŽŽĐĞĨƌĞƐŚ ŝŶ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ŝƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ ^ƵƉĞƌďůLJ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĞŶƚƌŽ ^ŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ Ă ƉƌŽǀĞŶ ŵŽŶĞLJ ŵĂŬĞƌ͘ /ĚĞĂůůLJ ƐƵŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ Ă ŚĂŶĚƐ ŽŶ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ ǁĂŶƟŶŐ Ă ƌĞĂĚLJ ŵĂĚĞ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘

WĞƌĨĞĐƚůLJ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ͕ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ĞŶƚƌŽ ^ŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ Θ ƐŵĂĐŬ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵŝĚĚůĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ƌĞƚĂŝů ƉƌĞĐŝŶĐƚ͘ dŚĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƚĞŶĂŶƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ĮƩĞĚ ŽƵƚ ƚŚŝƐ ĮƌƐƚ ŇŽŽƌ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŝŶƚŽ ϰ͕ ŐůĂƐƐͲƉĂƌƟƟŽŶĞĚ ŽĸĐĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ďŽĂƌĚ ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ ĂƌĞĂ͘ dŚŝƐ ǀĞƌLJ ƵƉŵĂƌŬĞƚ ŽĸĐĞ ǁŽŶ͛ƚ ůĂƐƚ͘

/ĚĞĂůůLJ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ƚŚĞ ZLJĞ ƉŝĞƌ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ĨƌĞƐŚ ƐĞĂĨŽŽĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŵƵƐƚ ƐĞůů ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌ Ăůů ĨĂŝƌ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂƐŽŶĂďůĞ ŽīĞƌƐ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ƉƌŽĮƚĂďůĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͕ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ͕ ůŝƋƵŽƌ ůŝĐĞŶƐĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ͘

tĞůů ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶĞĂƌ ŶĞǁ ŝƩĞƌŶ ^ŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ŽŵƉůĞdž ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŝƩĞƌŶ WŽƐƚ KĸĐĞ ĂŶĚ EĞǁƐĂŐĞŶĐLJ͘ džĐĞůůĞŶƚ Įƚ ŽƵƚ͕ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƚƵƌŶŽǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ŝŶ ƉůĂĐĞ͘ tĞůů ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ŽŶůLJ ϱ Ъ ĚĂLJƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂĚLJ ƚŽ ŚĂŶĚ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŽ ŶĞǁ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌƐ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϯϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϳϱϬƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϴϵ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϮϬ͕ϬϬϬ н ^ s Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS realestate 21 March 2013

Put your wares on show DO you have an artistic streak? Are you a master chef? Do you have a champion animal to proudly display? The Red Hill Show each year hosts several competitions with prizes awarded on the day but, most importantly, fun is the name of the game. This year’s show will be held on Saturday 30 March on the Easter weekend. Entries are starting to arrive so book your place to ensure you can take part. Closing dates for each section are: Art: 15 March Black and coloured sheep: 15 March Cattle: 15 March Cooking: 15 March Craft: 15 March Dog High Scramble course: day of the show before 1pm Flowers: 27 March Fruit: 27 March Poultry: 15 March Rats: 23 March Sheep: 25 March Vegetables (also herbs, maize, sunflowers and eggs): 27 March There are also numerous craft and junior classes. Full event details in each section and terms and conditions are available at www.redhillshow.org in the “Schedules and Entries” section of the website. Alternatively, call 5989 2357 or email redhillshow@hotkey.net.au for details.

Time to enter ALTHOUGH many of the sections and classes have closed, the Dog High Scramble course entries will be taken on the day of the show (Easter Saturday 30 March) up until 1pm (no late entries accepted). Still open are Rats (closing on 23 March), Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables (including herbs, maize, sunflowers and eggs), which close on 27 March. The entry fee for the Dog High Scramble is $2 a dog; $2.20 all senior classes for Flowers (junior categories $1.10); Fruit all classes $2.20; $4 a rat (or $2 a rat for Australian Rat Fanciers Society members); Vegetables – $2.20 senior categories and $1.10 junior categories. No late entries can be accepted. Full event details in each section as well as terms and conditions are available at www.redhillshow.org in the “Schedules and Entries” section of the website. Alternatively, call 5989 2357 or email redhillshow@hotkey.net.au

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Healthy Living

A village lifestyle at a great price VILLAS at Mountain View, a lifestyle village in Leongatha, are available from $139,500. “Display homes are open to inspect, the weather is amazing and the location is incredible. There are different times and seasons in life and each season requires a fresh look at plans and a way to enjoy the coming seasons of life,” Trevor Davis of Mountain View said. “Mountain View Leongatha provides the opportunity to embrace a lifestyle with fresh purpose with the opportunity to buy into a purposeful and exciting future. “The first stage of the Mountain View lifestyle village is creating incredible interest with expressions of interest and sales being made. “Prices for the first stage have been set to encourage early buying with some villas available for immediate occupancy. “The site provides wide open views across the township, the dairy and the countryside, which all add to the relaxed environment. “The heated pool is great for swimming, relaxing and doing exercises with high-pressure water jet creating pressure for water aerobics. The bowling green provides a relaxed setting for casual bowls or for competition with friends, family or club. “The community centre is a great asset for the village and is used for dining, lounging about, celebrations, movie screenings, weekly get-togethers, art and crafts or discussion groups. A ‘flexi’ room is included for other activities. “There are only 45 villas in this boutique village. No crowding or large numbers of residence competing for the same facilities. What a dream. “There are two financing options available for buying into this amazing lifestyle village in a sought-after Gippsland location.” Inspection is by appointment. Call Trevor Davis on 1300 306 255 to arrange an early viewing to plan for a timely transition into ‘purposeful living’. www.mountainviewleongatha.com.au

It’s all about you at Mountain View Leongatha This is an opportunity that you must not miss. By purchasing one of only 45 very affordable, architect designed residences at Mountain View Leongatha, you will get much more than just a home. In return you will get wonderful views, great location, peace of mind, independence, security and the chance to live life your way. An incredible, lifestyle oriented Community Centre is yours to enjoy, including amazing indoor heated pool and bowling green. Come visit, explore and experience life here. We invite you to Mountain View Leongatha to discover this new way of living for the over 55’s in the heart of South Gippsland. After all, it’s all about you.

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In the heat of the night after night after night By Stuart McCullough AIR-conditioning is bad. It devours electricity like Augustus Gloop would an all-you-can-eat buffet and is helping turn this planet into some kind of giant sultana. Short of concreting a national park or strapping gelignite to penguins, it’s possibly the worst thing you can do for the environment. It’s for this reason we have decided not to have air-conditioning in our home. While we often suffer a shortage of cool air, we have, instead, a near endless supply of an air of superiority, of which we make splendid use. Our decision to forsake the benefits of air-conditioning is one I wholly support. Or, at least, one I support most of the time. But after a few days of hot weather, I am pretty much ready to abandon my principles like a cruiseliner captain would his up-turned vessel if it means I can have a decent night’s sleep. Frankly, at this moment I would gladly cut a hole in the ozone with a plastic fork or mow down the entire Amazon in exchange for a little shut-eye. I love autumn. It is, I think, my favourite season of all, with the possible exception of season seven of The West Wing. I love the way the leaves begin to rust before tumbling to the ground, the chill of the morning air and how the weather invites you to stay indoors and pick up a book. But this year autumn’s performance has been far from ideal. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that autumn is letting itself and everybody else down by not being nearly autumn enough. By now, I should have been able to break out the turtleneck a couple of times and

my umbrella should have sipped the seasonal rains on countless occasions. Not this year. Instead, we’re suffering through an Indian summer. I’ve never really understood the expression Indian summer. Whether, much like the expressions Chinese whispers or Dutch oven such turns of phrase are generally considered inappropriate, I don’t know. I hope not. I suppose I can see how a term like Chinese whispers might offend some people but, then again, George Michael’s Carless Whispers is offensive too, although for different reasons. As best as I can make out, the expression Indian summer refers to unseasonably warm weather in Autumn. Apparently, it’s a phrase that’s been in use for a

couple of hundred years and refers to weather conditions that allowed American Indians to launch attacks on European settlements. Or, at least, that’s what the Internet tells me. So far March has been a massive disappointment. When weather forecasters started to claim that we’d be experiencing a week of temperatures above 30 degrees and that, at night, the degrees celsius would remain way over 20, I refused to believe my ears. Clearly, I thought, these forecasters are just trying to frighten us. But their terrifying prophesy of conditions that would be considered extreme even in some parts of hell proved all too accurate. Our apartment is on the first floor

and made of brick. This means that it remains cool for a day or two of hot weather. But then, much the like the aforementioned Dutch oven, it absorbs heat like a sponge and nothing short of an exorcist will get it out. By day three of the heat wave, I had resorted to using cool washcloths in the hope of cooling down. By day four, I started placing items of clothing in the freezer. By day five, my sanity was threatening to slip through my very sweaty fingers. Suddenly, working really long hours seemed to be a great idea, because no one questions air- conditioning in an office environment. I would arrive at work to be immediately bathed in cool, cool air. It was then that I began to form a plan

to set up a small bed under my desk, much as George Costanza had once done on Seinfeld. By day six, I had prepared a list of companies that will install air-conditioning at short notice. I feel the environment has betrayed me and it is time to extract some measure of sweet revenge. I care little if it means that near-extinct plant species will now tumble into the history books or delicate ecosystems vanish like a magician’s rabbit. I have been pushed too far and am willing to put my principles, along with myself, in the deep freeze. Farewell arctic shelf, hello temperature control. I’m sure I’ll feel different in a day or two but right now I have been driven to madness – not in a hybrid eco-friendly vehicle but an old-style petrol-guzzling clunker that spews pollution into the atmosphere like a chain smoker. So for those of you who have weakened and succumbed to the temptations of air-conditioning, let me say this: a pox on your beautiful, comfortable, climate-controlled houses, where a good night’s sleep is more than just a dream that you can’t have because you’re unable to enter anything resembling slumber but a gorgeous, chilled reality. Obviously, I despise the choice you’ve made. And I reserve the right to look down the length of my extremely sweaty nose at you in contempt at your frailty. That said, clear out the spare room; because if this heat returns, I’m planning to turn up to your house, night bag in hand, planning to stay a while. www.stuartmccullough.com

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NIA Robertson grew up on a dairy farm at St Marys in Tasmania. Her father Malcolm played guitar and taught Robertson at an early age. “Dad was a big country music country fan and took me to my first show when I was six at St Mary’s Community Hall where we saw Slim Dusty, Reg Lindsay and McKean Sisters; it was from that point I wanted to sing like Anne McKean,” she said. “The first song I sang in public was Teddy Bears Picnic at a St Mary’s school concert. Mum loved pop like T. Rex, Led Zeppelin, etc. In my early teens I sang in a rock band as I always wanted to be like Pat Benatar.” These days Robertson listens to the likes of Paul Kelly, Jimmy Little, Melody Pool, Catherine Britt and Lucinda Williams. “At the moment l have Martina McBride’s album Timeless in my car CD stacker.” She moved to Hobart at age 10 and it was a big move. “When you go to the city things change; you meet different people, the radio stations play different music and it’s a whole new lifestyle.” Robertson attended an all-girls school that focused on the arts and music, and started singing in a school rock band. “While everybody was listening to rock I was home secretly listening to Olivia Newton-John in my bedroom as well as Slim Dusty but in public I was listening to Joan Jett and Blondie.” Robertson married, had a baby, divorced and decided to move to Melbourne to start a new life. She again picked up a guitar and started doing what she liked – playing country/folk. “I went to a concert in 2005 and met William McMartin who was playing in the band Beyond Therapy. We became friends and both had similar interests in music. We started performing together and became great soul mates. “Bill was my driving force so when I wrote my first song and played it to Billy, he took me seriously and encouraged me to write more. Personally and musically Billy is now a big part of my life.” The Woman I Am is the second album from Robertson and her best work so far. It is the result of an intense 12 months of songwriting. The first single from the album is Sleeping With the TV On, a song about being lonely and her life living as a single mother in the inner western suburbs of Melbourne. These Were the Days, the last song selected for the album, is a traditional Russian melody

with English words by Gene Raskin. It tells the story of Robertson relationship with her first band in Hobart, Mistral Wind. “Paul Barber the drummer picked me as singer and when I decided to record this new album, I contacted Paul, first time in more than 20 years. I was devastated to hear that he was suffering from cancer. He died on Boxing Day. This song is dedicated to him.” “Road to Gundagai was recorded after dad pointed out I had not recorded any Slim Dusty songs. I decided to record my own version of this classic song and dedicate it to my father Malcolm and my Uncle Sid.” The album was produced by William McMartin. Robertson has a rich sense of the magic of stories and of their ability to connect us to one another, leading us gently to a clearer sense of ourselves and our place in the world. Robertson will perform the Basin Music Festival on 23 and 24 March, the Good Friday Appeal concert at Hallam Hotel on 29 March, and Riding of the Bounce at Hillcrest College in Berwick on 5 May. www.nairobertsonmusic.com www.freewebs.com/beyondtherapystudio

By Gary Turner *** ONE of popular music’s most recognisable and celebrated names of the past 40 years, Agnetha Fältskog signals her return to the spotlight. The songstress from ABBA is back with a new album, due for release in May. The single from the album When You Really Loved Someone (Universal) is out now. Agnetha has been working with renowned Grammy-nominated songwriter-producer Jorgen Elofsson, who has been responsible for hits by Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion and Westlife, among others. www.agnetha.co.uk *** LAST year was the 40th anniversary of the release of Deep Purple’s landmark album Machine Head. In recognition of Deep Purple’s and the album’s influence, some of rock music’s biggest names have contributed a version of their favourite track to create the album Re-Machined – A Tribute to deep Purple’s Machine Head (Shock). There are two wildly differing versions of the album’s most famous track Smoke On The Water, one from guitar hero Carlos Santana with vocals by Jacoby Shaddix and one from alternative rockers Flaming Lips. Metallica has contributed a special take on When A Blind Man Cries, a track recorded at the Machine Head sessions but originally released by Deep Purple as the B side to Never Before. This is a unique release that will appeal to rock fans everywhere. It features tracks from former Deep Purple Mk III member Glenn Hughes with Chad Smith of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Chickenfoot, Black Label Society, Carlos Santana and Jacoby Shaddix, Jimmy Barnes and Joe Bonamassa and the “supergroup” Kings Of Chaos featuring Joe Elliott, Steve Stevens, Duff Mckagan and Matt Sorum. Shock Entertainment has given The News some copies to give away. Send your entry to Machine Head CD Contest, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915.

SEPTIMUS walked up my gravel drive. Well actually it was more of a stumble, and as he got closer I could see his ashen grey face with beads of sweat on his forehead. He did not look very well at all, and I hoped he was not going to expire on my property. I could see he was very upset. Sep has a daughter in her early 20s and she’s been looking for a husband. I sat patiently waiting for Sep to tell me about his problem. He went through a series of stutters as he tried to get words out. I even got him a stubby to settle him (he had not brought any). Then it all came in a rush, like an overflowing dam in Queensland floods. “Poppy, what am I to do? She wants to get married.” His daughter Adeline has expensive tastes. She had met the man of her dreams in Australia, but he came from another country. She wanted a big wedding with all the trimmings and told Sep her betrothed had a large family and they were all coming to the wedding. There would be about 200 from his side and as she totalled her friends and family, the final number was 350. Worse still, her betrothed’s father also had daughters and had no intention of assisting in the funding of the wedding as he had big troubles of his own. Those with daughters will understand Sep’s dilemma (Poppy has only sons). “I was just starting to get ahead and now I’ll have to speak to my bank manager again. By the way, how much does a wedding cost?” I told him that he should budget for $140 a head for the soiree and extra for cars, flowers, dresses, photography and sundry items. That’s when he fainted. Poppy’s solution When Sep finally came to and asked for another stubby, I said there were only two options. Option one was to sell his boat, his four-wheel drive, work 80hour weeks and save every cent. Or borrow the money from his kind and understanding bank manager. If he was to take this path I suggested he get his daughter to sign a contract that if he funded her wedding, no matter what, when he got even more decrepit and needed full-time care, she would take him in and look after him. This might make her want to elope and avoid having to look after him as he slipped into dementia. He said eloping was starting to look pretty good. The huge cost would be avoided and not many marriages seem to last very long. I told Septimus he could buy a new Haines boat with all the gear with what it would cost him for the wedding and have heaps left. I don’t really think I was able to help Septimus that much, but I was very glad I had only sons. At least one of us was happy! PS: Before the two feminists who read this column get angry at me and abuse the editor, I did financially assist at my sons’ weddings.

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chael O’Brien (now treasurer) on banning pokies with earphones “To have people literally plugged in to pokies means they are shut off from the outside world, shut out from reality and their sense of time” continuing on about the mental capacity to act responsibly. Not dissimilar to his life as a politician? *** EDDIE McGuire and Jeff Kennett, jokers in the pack. Both suffering from the incurable disease of self-righteousness. Yes I barrack for Collingwood, but every time anything comes up, Eddie has the “good bloke clear thinking” answers and it becomes tiresome. Please Eddie, give us a month’s break. Go to the Sunshine Coast. Take darling Caroline Wilson with you. And his sanctimonious cousin Jeff? There’s nothing outside his supposed expertise. Like Eddie he wrongly assumes he knows the answers to all the world’s ills. The real bugbear with both is that much of what they say is sensible until the incurable disease sets in. I won’t live long enough to hear it, but one day at least one of them will admit they were wrong. And a final word on Mike Sheahan’s top 10 footballers; Dayne Beams ahead of Swanny? At $675 for Supercoach? They know better. *** RANDOM thoughts: I preferred the time when the weather bureau got it wrong. The Cronulla Sardines. Did our shire council eventually appoint

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a “climate change community education officer” as promised? Julia ignores West Melbourne and Tony ignores the Mornington Peninsula; safe seats? The infrastructure at Port of Hastings is “essential to our future” says Denis Napthine. We won’t hold our breath. National Party leader and former Police Minister Peter Ryan telling fibs? Never, but I believe in the Easter bunny. If Russell Crowe is really dating again who’s the unlucky girl? Highly recommended: Radio Port Phillip (98.7FM), particularly Sundays 10am till midday. Who is Seth MacFarlane? If smoking while driving is dangerous, how dangerous is unravelling a Butter Menthol? Gamblers lie, an unwritten law. I love the bit where they say “I’m playing with their money.” It’s your money! “The faults of the burglar are the qualities of the financier” (G B Shaw). Hooroo... cliffie9@bigpond.com

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

Time to tuna in ON THE LINE By Paul “Tracker� Pingiaro THE annual migration of southern bluefin tuna in the far southwest of Victoria has fast become a fishers’ magnet. Anglers from all over the country descend on the fishing headquarters of Portland in the hope of connecting to one of these “blue rockets�. Ranging from 5kg to 200kg “barrels�, anglers brace themselves on what might take their offered bait. From March till August the sleepy industrial port becomes an angler’s dream destination. Anglers from everywhere tow boats and board charters all in the hope of connecting to a once-in-a-lifetime fish. Off Portland are big, open ocean waters and only fishers with the right vessel, equipment and knowledge should venture out solo. People who are not blue water savvy should engage the services of a licensed fishing charter specialising in tuna fishing. Portland is a long way to travel to return empty-handed. The town offers the travelling fisho many options when it comes to accommodation, meals and facilities. The people at the Compleat Angler tackle store in the town are happy to provide useful tips and hints if you choose to venture out solo.

Last week I went fishing with Matty Hunt of Matthew Hunt Fishing Services (0419 760 510). The weather was perfect and we had no trouble getting our bag of tuna to a respectful 35kg. The weather isn’t always this lovely as in the past we have experienced 20-knot southerly winds, driving rain and single digit maximum temperatures. But no matter the conditions, when it has been safe to do so our skippers have more often than not put us on the fish. This year we even had a bottom bash for a few deep sea ogglies and came up trumps or, to be more exact, Tasmanian trumpeter. We also bagged a blue-eye trevalla before the wind blew up. So now we have a real issue – determining the best eating fish in the Southern Ocean. It’s a hard job but one I’m more than willing to do. So as winter looms on the horizon, grab your wet weather gear and head down to Portland; it’s more than just tuna. *** CLOSER to home in the bays, whiting continue to bite well. The best places have been the top of Western Port and from Mt Eliza to Sorrento in Port Phillip. Best baits have been pippies and mussels with squid a close third. Recently some lucky anglers have bagged snapper to 6.5kg while fishing

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for whiting. This has been happening on both bays and in Western Port we have also had some lovely gummy sharks landed, also while fishing for whiting. In the deeper waters of Western Port and Port Phillip, gummy sharks have been frequent catches. Offshore, sharks and kingfish continue to keep local game fishers happy. On the piers, squid are the talk of the region. Mornington, Sorrento and Stony Point are all good places to hook an inker. Also being caught from piers are salmon, garfish and the occasional whiting. Make the most of the awesome autumn weather and hit the water as it could be a long, cold winter. Tight lines and calm seas. ď Ž Paul “Trackerâ€? Pingiaro has been fishing since he could hold a rod and stay in the boat. He has boat hire businesses in Mornington and Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville. He has been a fishing writer for magazines. Details: www. fishingmornington.com or www. western portboathire.com.au Email spbh@bigpond.com or call 5975 5479.

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Vale Paul Lulofs 5/03/1940 – 15/03/2013 IT is with regret that the members of the Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye mark the passing of their esteemed member Paul Lulofs. Paul was a stalwart of the club and will be greatly missed by his many friends in Rotary. Paul was inducted into Rotary Rosebud on 3/09/1985. Over his years in Rotary Paul ¿lled all classi¿cations, director in all classi¿cations, President 1994-1995 secretary and treasurer for several years, as well as Art Fair Coordinator for 5 Years. Amongst his favourite sayings when we were looking for volunteers was “give it to me I have nothing else to do”. “ He would also say that he only played golf 9 days a week”. And a call of “Get on with it”, When in his belief we were wafÀing

on at meetings. In 2006 Paul was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow for service Above Self and a sapphire pin in 2013. Paul is survived by his wife Judy, son Damien, daughter Marnie and his beloved grandchildren. “At rest and now at peace”.

the Dromana Art Show Committee for 16 years, raising thousands of dollars over the years for various Not-For-Pro¿t groups, being involved with the Dromana Christmas Carols on the foreshore, instigating the Australia Day community celebrations in Dromana, spearheading the Save the Dromana Pier Campaign with the Association Building for the Community of Dromana, and of course his 31 fantastic years of service to Rotary. Ray has also previously received a Paul Harris award and two Sapphire awards for his fantastic work. The Flinders Seniors Award recognises those silent heroes in our community who devote their time and energy throughout the year to helping others. Nominations were open in September last year. Other seniors received awards for their notable work and achievements in various ¿elds. An afternoon tea followed the awards ceremony with family and friends. We’d like to congratulate Ray for his outstanding commitment to the community and all his hard work in facilitating Rotary to achieve success.

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What’s on around the clubs Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye March 19 Club Assembly 26 Men’s Shed Garry Rogers / Bob van Andel April 2 Schools Community Awards Rtn. Lorna Hawkey 9 TBA 16 Rear Admiral Peter Briggs AE2 Submarine lost in the Dardenelles 1915 Dromana Rotary Club March 14 Macular Degeneration Dawn Keithoey 21 Pizza & Petanque Ros & Stephen 28 “Kids under Cover” Tim Stannage Rotary Club of Sorrento March 20 Opals /Lightening Ridge Nick Le Souef 27 Climbing Mt. Everest Dr. Ian Smith April 10 The Spirit of Sharing Peter Cole

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Old Boys poised for another pennant PROVINCIAL By IT Gully PENINSULA Old Boys is poised to win its second pennant in the past three seasons against Sorrento in MPCA Provincial cricket after 125 overs were played last weekend. In a rain effected first day, POB won the toss and elected to bat. Dylan O’Malley and Brandon Lawler got the Old Boys away to a good start before O’Malley was

dismissed for 31 with the score on 37. Lawler made a very slow 22 and lost a couple of teammates in the process with Eivion Bowen and Glenn Prendergast removed cheaply. When Lawler finally went, courtesy of CJ King, the Old Boys were in some strife at 4/71. Wade Pelzer (15), Jon Forrest (26) and Trevor Johnston (59) gave the score some respectibility. Johnston, together with number 11

Adam Gailitis (9no), added 53 for the final wicket to get the Old Boys to 197 off 100.4 overs. AJ King claimed two wickets for the Sharks, while David Smith was the pick of the Sorrento bowlers with four wickets. Nick Davern and Anthony Blackwell also snared a wicket each. Batting the final 25 overs of the afternoon, Sorrento crumbled to 4/38, including the runout of Blackwell and

the two openers, Mick Dunball and Jedd Falck. Zac Fillipone claimed 2/14 off nine overs while Adam Jones snared 1/18 off 10 for the Old Boys Nick Jewell will resume at the crease for the Sharks this Saturday at Mornington’s Alexandra Park and is the only player standing in the way of a Peninsula Old Boys victory. In the Provincial Seconds, Mt Martha got the job done against Mt Eliza. Mt Martha made 170 after number

nine batsman Brad Schruder topscored with 40. Ben Gavine was the pick of the Mounties bowlers with 4/59. In reply, Mt Eliza was bowled out for 107, despite 60 runs from the bat of Luke Marshall. Schreuder capped-off a wonderful day snaring 5/28 from 15 overs. He clean bowled Marshall and Matt O’Brien and had three others caught behind.

Revenge is so sweet for Langwarrin DISTRICT By IT Gully LANGWARRIN avenged its past two grand final losses with a dominant performance against Somerville in the District grand final at Pines last weekend. The Kangas went into the match having lost the past two grand finals against Hastings and Mt Eliza. Without question, all of the pressure was on Langwarrin, given it was the best side all year and was coming-off previous disappointments. For Somerville, as skipper Andrew West said, “every match over the past two months has been a grand final”. They were accustomed to the pressure. The Kangas had some wiser heads in the team with the inclusion of coach Mark Cooper, spin king Dwayne Doig and club legend Danny Weare. It appeared to be the ingredient that the side had been missing. Langwarrin bowled first at Eric Bell Reserve and the Eagles got away to a good start, being 0/40 at one stage early in the match. However, as the rain threatened, Doig and opening quick Ben Johnson snared four wickets to have the Eagles in some strife at 4/58. The dangerous Keith Burdett and Ben Delaney were back in the shed. Rain eventually stopped play midafternoon on the Saturday. Play start at noon on Sunday and

things went from bad to worse for the Eagles. Wickets fell quickly, courtesy of Johnson, who was crowned man of the man after finishing with figures of 5/20 from eight overs. Aaron Kaddatz helped the score past 100 for the Eagles after some big hitting. However, 111 was never going to be enough after batting just 58 overs. The Kangas started the chase reasonably well, although it lost Simon McEvoy for 10. David Ross joined Mark Cooper at the crease and the pair got the score close to 100 before Cooper was dismissed for 37. Weare then joined Ross and the pair took the score to 116 before the Somerville leaders gathered to discuss the future of the match. Eventually, with Ross on 57 and Weare on eight and Langwarrin 2/116, the Eagles conceded the match. It was justice for the Kangas, who were relegated to District after being beaten by Somerville in the final round four seasons ago. Danny Weare retired after that match. He returned four seasons later to help steer his club to victory and back to Provincial ranks. Weare, along with Mal Coutts and Simon McEvoy, have played together in the club’s past four First XI flags. Langwarrin’s Second XI also won the premiership, beating Delacombe Park by 182 runs. Jarrod Coad scored

District Champions: Barry Coutts wins his second flag in 40 seasons with Langwarrin Cricket Club. Right, The only members of the past four First XI premierships – Danny Weare, Mal Coutts and Simon McEvoy

116 and Alan Davie an unbeaten 93. Alex Coad and Damien Wust each took four wickets. On another positive note, Langwarrin CC legends Barry Coutts and Rick Noldte celebrated their first flag in 20 years after winning the Sixth XI pennant.

Tigers set to pounce SUB-DISTRICT By IT Gully SEAFORD Tigers is on the verge of causing a massive upset against Red Hill in the Sub District Grand Final. Like the Provincial and District grand finals, this match too at Dromana Reserve was hampered by the rain. The Hillmen won the toss and naturally batted, losing its first two wickets before the score had reached 40. Skipper Simon Dart batted at three and topscored with 50. However, the rate in which the runs came was not overly quick. Dart had some support in Matt Merifield (29) and Nick Esipoff, as he has done so many times in his career, made a solid contribution at the end of the innings with 25. Owen McKillop (17) and Andrew Brown (18) also got starts for the Hillmen. Red Hill made 197 in 84.5 overs.

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League medal winner Corey Hand claimed four wickets for the Tigers, while Tom Burgdorf also picked-up four wickets. In reply on Sunday, the Tigers managed to get within 34 runs of victory with six wickets in hand. Dale O’Neil left the arena when the score was one, courtesy of a slips catch to Andrew Brown off the bowling of Ross Corfield. However, the Tigers dug deep at that point. Gavin Whyte made 49, Mark Carroll hit 30 and Dave James helped himself to 29 to push the score to 123 for the loss of four wickets. Corey Hand and Ash Mills were both not out 18 when stumps were drawn late on Sunday. Corfield had claimed 2/27 and Dart and Glenn Collett one wicket each. With just 34 needed for victory, the game will be over before lunch this Saturday, the Tigers heading for District ranks, while the Hillmen let yet another opportunity slip.

Clements and Grant tie for W B Wedgewood Medal MORNINGTON run machine Ben Clements and Mt Eliza’s Justin Grant, arguably the best all-rounder in the MPCA, tied with 14 votes for the W B Wedgewood Medal last week. Clements scored 572 runs at an average of 81.71 this season while Grant made 455 runs at 56.88, as well as taking 17 wickets at an average of 20.5. Both players had significant roles in the Country Week championship win last month. Grant also represented Victoria this season. He is expected to line-up with Frankston-Peninsula next season. Long Island all-rounder Paul Hartle finished second on 12 votes, while four players (Anthony Blackwell, Sorrento, Ben Frith, Heatherhill, Rob Fearn, Mornington, and Matty Roach, Ballam Park) tied for third on 11 votes. Hastings skipper Scott Phillips won his fourth league medal when he won the EG Betts Medal for beinbg the best player in District cricket.

Phillips has won two WB Wedgewood Medals, as well as two EG Betts awards. He scored 591 runs at 73.8 this season, while taking 30 wickets at 10.8. Phillips beat Langwarrin spinner Dwayne Doig for the medal with 19 votes after polling three votes in the final game. Doig failed to poll a vote in the final game and finished with 17 votes. Doig snared a competition-high 42 wickets for the season at 10.57. Delacombe Park skipper Chris Brittain polled 16 votes to finish in third place. Corey Hand won back-to-back R Thompson medals with 21 votes for being the best player in Sub-District cricket. Hand took 51 wickets at an average of 11.06 this season while making 416 runs at 41.6. Red Hill skipper Simon Dart was four votes behind Hand after taking 26 wickets and scoring 630 runs this season. Pearcedale’s Kaine Smith was third with 14 votes.

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WHAT is the collective noun for eight teams of lawn bowlers in the finals? Perhaps a success of bowlers if you listen to the keen sportsmen and women at Dromana Bowls Club. This photo of all eight teams and their 100 members is historic, according to Saturday competition chairman of selectors Phil Gude. “Dromana is the most successful club on the peninsula but has never before had

all sides in the final four of the Flinders Bowls District’s Tuesday and Saturday competitions,” he said. The teams celebrated last Thursday with afternoon tea – and a few ends. “The other historic element is that the carpet greens at Dromana will be replaced in June and the players will never again compete on them as they are to be replaced with state-of-the-art greens imported from the United Kingdom,” Mr Gude said.

By Barry Irving ON Good Friday 29 March, all roads lead to the Rye Football Club for its round one Nepean Division clash with arch-rivals Rosebud. The under-18 game kicks off at 10.15am under new coach Scott Beel. The reserves start at midday under new coach Adam Dyer and the senior game starts at 2.15pm. The Rye senior team will again be coached by Ben Holmes, who after missing the majority of season 2012 with a knee injury is raring to go. Rhett Sutton, Adam Kirkwood, Leigh Morse, Ben Winters-Kerr and 2012 best and fairest winner Darren Booth will again be the go to men for Rye. The players along with recruits Gary Conyers and Troy Wright (both East Ringwood), Matt Sibberas (Karingal), Tom Barrand (Rosebud) and Tim Mazurek (Dromana) will be striving to get Rye off to a win and a

great start to season 2013. Ben Holmes has been very pleased with the development of his young players during the pre-season in particular. Matt McIndoe, Matt James, Hagan Rice, Daniel Hyde, Jarred Kirkwood, Cam Dunn and Brady Egan have been training the house down. Netball also gets underway on Good Friday with three games at 12.30pm. Rye memberships can be purchased at the gate. So get down to Rowley Reserve on Good Friday to watch Rye tackle its number one “enemy” in Rosebud. Full bar service, canteen, food and drinks will be available. Good Friday night is also player auction night, so hang around after the game and put a bid in for your favorite Rye player. The bidding kicks of at 7.30 with Australia’s best known auctioneer John “JK” Kennedy.

Wallace Memorial Cup all set for Langy By Craig MacKenzie LANGWARRIN soccer club will host the inaugural Steve Wallace Memorial Cup at Lawton Park on Saturday 23 March. The round robin event will feature eight local teams split into two groups and commemorates the contribution to the sport of much-loved peninsula soccer icon Steve Wallace. It also will serve as a fundraiser for the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s intensive care unit where Wallace was treated. Langwarrin, Frankston Pines, Seaford United and Baxter are in Group A while Mornington, Cranbourne, Peninsula Strikers and Skye United are in Group B. The first three rounds will consist of 20-minute halves with a 10-minute half-time break. The final is scheduled for 3.30pm and will be contested over two 30-minute halves. The tournament starts at 10am and all teams are expected to be at the

venue for 9.15am to access the change rooms and conduct pre-match warmups. Stephen William Wallace was 54 when he died on 19 July 2011. He was a former Langwarrin player, coach, president, life member, club council representative and Bayside League referee. “Big Wal”, as he was affectionately known, strode the soccer stage on the peninsula with aplomb for three decades. He arrived in Australia from Rathcoole in Newtonabbey in Northern Ireland in the early 1980s. His brother-in-law Eddie Donald introduced him to Langwarrin Soccer Club. It was the start of a relationship between Wallace and the club that quickly turned into an obsession. Wallace was an inaugural member of a council liaison committee formed a few years ago to represent every soccer club in Frankston City. He could have been excused for being parochial by simply concentrating on promoting his own club’s ambition

but Wallace saw the big picture and understood the power of collective bargaining. The liaison committee played a pivotal role in some serious council and state government money being approved for ground and pavilion improvements throughout the area, none more so than the $1.2 million grant given to Baxter Soccer Club that transformed its old pavilion into impressive clubrooms. Wallace also was co-founder of the Bayside sub-junior leagues along with Baxter president Colin Nicholson. “Overall it’s all about getting the local clubs together and just participating in the name of a man that meant so much to the peninsula soccer leagues,” Wallace’s daughter Tanya said. “We plan to run the cup every year at about the same time and hope the local clubs will continue to participate and show their support. “The response we have received for the inaugural event is really encouraging and we want to thank all

the clubs for taking part. It means a lot to us.” Meanwhile, local clubs start their league season on Saturday 6 April and the opening round of matches will be previewed in the next edition. There has been a major league restructure during the off-season that has resulted in the Provisional Leagues being scrapped. There is now one State League One, two State League Two divisions (southeast and northwest), two State League Three divisions (southeast and northwest), four State League Four divisions (south, north, east and west) and four State League Five divisions (south, north, east and west). The revamp has seen Seaford United and Skye United placed in State League Four South and Baxter in State League Five South. All four champions in State League Four will gain automatic promotion to State League Three. The runners-up will feature in play-offs involving the tenth-placed teams in both State League Three divisions.

Soccer icon: Steve Wallace in Langwarrin Soccer Club colours at Lawton Park. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

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A fitting finale for Black Caviar THE William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley is a perfect fit for Black Caviar in the final days of her amazing racing career. As well as racing for the $400,000 prize money before a crowd of 30,000 or so Black Caviar will have the benefit of galloping on the Valley’s StrathAyr surface. Over the years since its installation in 1995 the StrathAyr has been renowned as a forgiving surface. This will help ease the stress and strain on Black Caviar’s delicate forelegs as she progresses towards farewell appearances in Sydney and possibly Brisbane. The super star has already demonstrated her liking for the surface with five of her 23 wins being at the Valley. These have been in the 2011 William Reid Stakes and two runnings of the Moor Stakes and Australia Stakes. And her last race in Melbourne before her adoring fans should certainly bring up yet another victory. The atmosphere surrounding Black Caviar will be intensified as she finishes off the race before the packed stands which almost encroach onto the racecourse at the Valley. Judging by her record-breaking win in the Lightning Stakes the champion is certainly as good as ever despite her six years. Interestingly, this time her main

Bucket-list: Trainer Peter Moody looks on as his champion Black Caviar has a well-earned drink after breaking the course record at Flemington in the Lightning Stakes. Photo: Peter Ellis

opposition is expected to come from two interstaters - Perth’s Luckygray and Brisbane’s Spirit Of Boom. The winner of 12 races Luckygray has won twice at the elite level while Spirit Of Boom has been placed in two Group 1 sprints so they have certainly proven their ability. *** THE trend towards importing stayers from the Northern Hemisphere received another recommendation when Jet Away won the $150,000 Golden Mile at Bendigo on Saturday. The six-year-old, trained by David Hayes, was making his Australian debut and was most impressive in the

way he cruised by his rivals in the final stages. Jet Away’s victory follows the success of Green Moon in last year’s Melbourne Cup, while other imports such as December Draw, Fiorente, Glass Harmonium, Lucas Cranach, Manighar, Mawingo, Mourayan, Our Kingdom Of Fife and 2013 Melbourne Cup favourite Puisance Du Lune have also made their presence felt. Jet Away entered the Hayes stable with some notable performances behind him. Among them was a second to Hunters Light in the Group 3 Lancaster Stakes (2000m) at Haydock Park and a victory over Melbourne Cup runner-up Fiorente in a listed race at Goodwood.

The effort behind Hunters Light has subsequently been enhanced. Hunters Light went on to win a Group 1 in Italy and after consecutive win in Dubai he is now one of the favourites for the $10m Dubai World Cup on 30 March. On that basis the plan Hayes has set Jet Away for this year’s Caulfield Cup (2400m) seems to be based on a solid foundation. Hayes also has feature race ambitions for the lightly-raced threeyear-old Gerontius, who was fourth in the Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley. He suffered interference in running and his effort didn’t dampen the South

Australian Derby hopes he has for the gelding. Philippi, who is trained at Cranbourne by Michael Kent, finished powerfully for second in the Alister Clark and is also headed for the Derby at Morphettville. Like Gerontius, Philippi is lightly raced with his six starts yielding three wins. All along he has indicated that the further he goes the better he will be and 2500m Derby distance will suit him ideally. Leading Peninsula identity Jonathan Munz appears to have a coming winner in Kincaple Chief, a brother to the handy stayer Kincaple. Kincaple Chief, who is prepared at Flemington by David Hayes, came from last to finish fifth over 1200m at Moonee Valley at his debut. Taking a line through that run Hayes should be able to find a suitable race over a longer distance in the near future. Another coming winner is looming in the Mark Kavanagh-trained Sweetener. A former smart juvenile the fouryear-old mare has met with traffic problems at its two starts back from a break and should pick up a race over the Easter weekend. Former South Australian Go The Knuckle is ready to win judging on his barnstorming second at Moonee Valley last Friday. A Group 2 winner when trained in Adelaide, Go The Knuckle was having his fifth start for the astute Robert Smerdon stable and will no doubt be placed to advantage in the weeks ahead. Best: Go The Knuckle

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Carpark sale a great success: It was all happening outdoors recently at last years Peninsula Homemaker Centre carpark sale. Bargains were aplenty, and a great time was had by all who attended.

Cleaning up in Mornington GODFREYS at the Peninsula Homemaker Centre is much more than a vacuum cleaner store. When you need laundry powder, think of Godfreys. When you need specialist cleaning products, think of Godfreys. And when your machine breaks down, think of Godfreys. The owner and operator of the Mornington store, Raj Yogasingham, has more than 23 years’ experience with Godfreys, including working at the company’s head office, where he learnt the trade inside-out. This is Raj’s second Godfreys franchise and he is an original tenant of the Peninsula Homemaker Centre. The store stocks all Godfreys products for

home and commercial cleaning - vacuum cleaners, bags, carpet shampooers, steam mops and floor polishers. There is a huge range of cleaning products for home and commercial use, including laundry powders, disinfectants, carpet cleaning mixtures and all accessories. The product range includes industry leaders Agar, Pullman and Whiteley. Repairs to all vacuum makes and models are conducted in-store. Godfreys is at the Peninsula Homemaker Centre, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington, phone 5975 8080. The store is open 9am to 5.30pm weekdays, 9am to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

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At PETstock, pets are family PETstock is an Australian-owned and operated company, focused on providing customers with a high quality range of products and services. The PETstock team are experts and pride themselves on being able to provide the best advice on nutrition, behaviour and suitable products for you and your pet. Pet grooming is just one of many services offered at PETstock Mornington. From just $40 for small dogs, from $50 for medium dogs and from $70 for large dogs, a wide range of grooming solu-

tions are available for your furry family members; from tidy grooms to full grooms, or grooming for your new puppy. PETstocks professional and experienced salon team will ensure your pet leaves looking and feeling great. PETstock Mornington also offers Puppy Pre-School, a four-week course focused on teaching you and your puppy to be confident and friendly with other dogs and people. All Puppy Pre-School classes are conducted by professional,

accredited instructors. Each Puppy Pre-School attendant receives a PETstock Puppy Pack and graduation certificate on completion of the course, as well as discounts on many products in store. Tailored for puppies aged between eight to 16 weeks, call our friendly team today for more information about how to enrol your puppy. At PETstock pets are family. Bring them along when you next visit us and let Gary, Jill and the team spoil them as much as you do at home!

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Comfort for the most discerning

Rest easy at Rise+Shine AFTER establishing Rise+Shine Bedding Mornington two and a half years ago, locals Robert & Angela Nassar have gone from strength to strength. Both are experienced in the bedding and furniture industry – Robert for over 27 years and Angela for over 17 years. As owner operators they pride themselves on offering the best service and advice. Listening to customers’ requirements is extremely important. Time and time again customers come in to Rise+Shine and say other stores don’t listen. For example, customers may have a budget of $1000 for a mattress and other stores will immediately take them to a mattress which is retailing for $3000 to $6000 which is frustrating and can sometimes be embarrassing for the customer. Rise+Shine Mornington offer a huge selection of only Australian-made mattress and base sets including pocketspring ranges which offer minimal disturbance as well as pressure-relieving gel mattresses. They do not carry any imported mat-

tress ranges as they believe in only selling quality products. The store also specialises in an extensive range of quality timber bedroom suites featuring timbers including beautiful spotted gum and Victorian Ash ranges to American Oak and Australian-made handcrafted solid blackwood ranges at excellent prices. All beds also feature strong solid timber slats – not cheap imported posture slats which have a tendency to break and also alter the feel and support of your mattress. Rise+Shine Mornington offers great specials on all bedroom suites and mattresses. Suites have been packaged for even greater savings. Laybys are also available at sale prices. Come in and enjoy the 10-50 per cent sale which Rise+Shine Bedding is currently having on all items in store, including not just the mattresses and furniture, but also their large range of linen and accessories. They are open seven days so come in and see the quality furniture that you really can afford.

STATISTICS show that most of us spend half our life resting – either asleep or relaxing in chairs and sofas. So beds and chairs seem to figure pretty heavily in our lives! The impact of broken sleep from an uncomfortable bed or the back ache and stiffness from sitting in the wrong chair have affected all of us at one time or another. Amazingly up to 80 per cent of Australians suffer with periodic back pain and for some it has become a permanent disability. So not surprisingly the purchase of a comfortable chair and bed are vital ingredients to maintaining good health and wellbeing and as a result both have become the two most important purchases we make throughout our lives! From an ergonomic perspective selecting a bed is more straight forward because the body is in a more natural state, lying flat, so the degree of firmness and support to the underside of the body become the drivers in the selection process. However, in the “sitting” position the body requires many more support variables. For example our individual size variances from knee to hip, length of torso and breadth of shoulders and hips are critical when measuring for chair and sofa comfort but prove almost irrelevant when buying a bed. Also, when we are sitting we adjust our position many times every minute, much more than when asleep. Much of that movement is due to the body adjusting to find better comfort. To facilitate that need the ideal is to have chairs and sofas that move with the body adjusting ergonomically to ensure the body has the correct support for any given position. But all this makes for complicated manufacturing which is probably why the vast majority of chairs and sofas are “fixed” with no adjustment or movement. Even then they normally offer few options at the point of purchase to suit individual comfort and sizing needs. So how do you find the right sort of chair and sofa comfort for you? Well, there are a number of solutions, all of which, fortunately, can be found

at Luduco Living in Mornington. Their brilliant ranges of Stressless and IMG chairs and sofas - arguably some of the best in the world and Stressless have the chiropractic awards to prove it – meet all these criteria. Plus Luduco Living have a superb range of custom-built chairs and sofas that really can be made to suit your comfort and size specifications. And right now there are some very special deals across all their chair and sofa collections. So why not visit the newly extended showrooms of Luduco Living and let us help you find the right comfort solutions? Luduco Living – where furniture really can be made to be as individual as you!

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