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Social effects from dog ban DOGS may become an endangered species on beaches within the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Parks Victoria is seeking public comment on new regulations for the beaches, including possibly a ban on dogs at all times. At the moment they are allowed on beaches before 9am provided they are restrained by a leash. The move is designed to lessen the impact on native animals and birds, and nuisance to other beach users. However, banning dogs would create its own set of problems for people who walk their dogs for exercise and social reasons. Losing the right to walk his dog, Prince Leo, would be hard to bear for John Morobito of Rye (pictured). Already fined for not using a leash, the 87-year-old has failing eyesight and could not travel daily to the nearest leash-free beach. Picture: Yanni See full story Page 12
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ELECTION 2012 Playtime: Gus and Katie Wettenhall were among 700 who helped build Rye’s newest playground. Picture: Yanni More pictures at www.mpnews.com.au
Rye’s ‘pirates’ out to play By Mike Hast DOZENS of small pirates will “invade” Rye foreshore on Friday, but don’t be alarmed – our goods, chattels and caged birds are not at risk. The invasion is the culmination of more than two years of planning and five days of building – the opening at 4pm of the Rye’s Up! Community Playground. Organisers were blown away by the construction of the adventure playground, which started last Wednesday and finished on Sunday evening. More than 700 people took part – from little old ladies to big, burly builders. One of three general coordinators, Miranda Gillespie, said the event was astonishing. “What happened was beyond our wildest dreams and the two Americans from playground designers Leathers and Associates, Larry Mattingly and Justin Fowler, said it was one of the best of many projects they’d been involved with,” she said. Leathers has helped 2000 communities around the world build playgrounds over more than 30 years. Ms Gillespie said many stories had come out of the project. Two older women had volunteered to help in the
Alarm over slain dog By Keith Platt TOP chef Max Paganoni is heartbroken. While he was making sure customers left his restaurant at Red Hill Estate satisfied with their meals, something dark and sinister was happening just kilometres away at his home. Each day when Mr Paganoni leaves the house, he first lets out his miniature daschund dogs, Levi and Zucker. The dogs are in at night, but enjoy time together in the garden by day. On Sunday, four-year-old Levi was shot dead. Her still-warm body was found by a shocked Mr Paganoni at about 8pm. “I had just come home from the restaurant and went outside to feed the dogs when I found her,” Mr Paganoni said on Monday. “She was still warm, so I think she was probably shot about 7 o’clock.” Mr Paganoni, who was raised on a farm, said he was concerned that “someone is walking around here with
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Three new councillors By Mike Hast THE shire council has three new councillors after Saturday’s election – David Garnock, Hugh Fraser and Andrew Dixon. Hastings-based Cerberus Ward was won by David Garnock. He replaced Reade Smith who did not stand. Lynn Bowden was returned in Watson Ward in the north of the Western Port side of the shire and outgoing mayor Frank Martin, facing the electors for the first time, won Red Hill Ward. On the Port Phillip side of the shire, Tim Rodgers of Sorrento was returned and was joined by new councillor Hugh Fraser of Rye in the new multicouncillor ward of Nepean, which replaced Nepean and Rye wards. Mr Fraser, a Melbourne barrister, replaced veteran councillor Bill Goodrem. In Seawinds Ward, the amalgamation of Truemans (Rosebud West), Rosebud and Kangerong (Dromana) wards, the existing councillors were returned – Antonella Celi, David Gibb and Graham Pittock. In Briars Ward, the amalgamation of Balcombe (Mt Martha), Mornington and Mt Eliza wards, Mt Eliza’s hardworking councillor Leigh Eustace was surprisingly ousted, replaced by a 25-year-old university student, Andrew Dixon. Bev Colomb of Mornington and Anne Shaw of Mt Martha were returned.
David Garnock had a resounding victory in Cerberus Ward over Kate Roper and John Antoine. Cr Garnock, a Mt Eliza resident who told The News he would be moving to somewhere near his ward, won almost 50 per cent of first preference votes. Ms Roper received 28 per cent and Mr Antoine 22 per cent of first preference votes, so Mr Antoine was eliminated and his second preferences allocated, with 1337 votes going to Cr Garnock and 488 to Ms Roper, giving Cr Garnock 5427 (66 per cent) and Ms Roper 2824 (34 per cent). On the roll for Cerberus Ward were 12,391 voters with 8452 voting (68 per cent of total) and 201 informal votes (not counted) for a total of 8251 formal votes. In Watson Ward based around Somerville, Lynn Bowden was returned, but only after a battle with Labor Party tyro Joshua Sinclair, a 20-year-old studying a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Laws at Monash. The former Peninsula School student and soccer umpire polled 27 per cent of first preference votes to Cr Bowden’s 39 per cent. After distribution of preferences from Wayne Etcell and Ben Loois, Cr Bowden had 5051 votes (57 per cent) and Mr Sinclair 3752 (43 per cent). On the roll for Watson Ward were 12,636 voters with 9039 voting (71 per cent of total) and 236 informal votes (not counted) for a total of 8803 formal votes.
Election tension: Council candidate Roger Lambert makes a point while Anne Shaw (front) and other candidates and council watchers applaud the poll outcome on Sunday night. Picture: Yanni
In Red Hill Ward, outgoing mayor Frank Martin and former councillor Neale Adams had a good battle, with preferences from the third candidate, Rob Jones, determining the result. Cr Martin polled 3851 votes (46.3 per cent) and Mr Adams 3250 (39 per
Picture prizes YOUNG photographers are being urged to enter their best shots of the Mornington Peninsula’s “beaches, boats and bays” in a competition being run by the Rotary Club of Sorrento. The competition has three age categories – 5-9, 10-14 and 15-18 – and, according to a club spokeswomen, is designed “to give children an opportunity to showcase their skills as well as have the parents involved and raise the profile of Rotary in the community”. Entries will be judged by photographer for The News, Yanni. An encouragement award will also be presented in conjunction with the club’s 29th annual art show being held at Sorrento Community Centre 11-19 January. Prints (A4 size preferred, $5 an entry) can be dropped off by 9 December to: Sorrento Community Centre, Marlene Miller Antiques or Travelscene in Sorrento; IGA supermarket, Blairgowrie; Squeekie Clean, Rye; Office Choice, Rosebud; Wardrobe, Mornington; Promenade, Flinders; and Hastings Newsagency, Hastings.
cent) with Mr Jones 1217 votes (14.7 per cent). Second preferences from Mr Jones flowed about 2:1 in favour of Cr Martin with final results being Martin 4658 (56 per cent) and Adams 3660 (44 per cent).
The club was sponsored by Sorrento Rotary Club in 1982 and many members have since made lasting friendships as a result of their involvement in the club. A lunch to celebrate the anniversary is being held at the Portsea Hotel for members and partners on 22 November. The club has about 100 members and meets on the second Monday of each month at Blairgowrie Community Centre. There are guest speakers on meeting days and member activities cover a range of events. Any retired or semi-retired businessmen interested in joining Probus should contact membership co-ordinator Peter Horman on 5984 4741 or president Bob Bigelow, 5988 0833.
On the roll for Red Hill Ward were 12,349 voters with 8516 voting (69 per cent of total) and 198 informal votes (not counted) for a total of 8318 formal votes. See “Our youngest councillor” on Page 4 and “How two councillors lost their seats” on Page 7.
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Our youngest councillor MT Eliza university student Andrew Dixon has a new interest in his busy life – Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. The 25-year-old was perhaps a surprising winner at the council election on Saturday when he grabbed the last of three seats in Briars Ward, the new super ward that takes in the former Mt Eliza, Mornington and Balcombe (Mt Martha) wards. Cr Dixon joins his Briars colleagues Bev Colomb of Mornington and Anne Shaw of Mt Eliza in representing more than 42,000 voters. Many judges thought Leigh Eustace, who had represented Mt Eliza since 2008, would be elected, but the 11-candidate field revealed in late September and the preference deals done between candidates muddied the waters. When the calculation button was pushed at Rosebud TAFE at about 10pm on Sunday night, more than two hours later than scheduled, the candidates with fewest votes were eliminated and their preferences distributed to higher-scoring people. The same process occurred as first Anne Shaw reached the quota of 25 per cent and then Bev Colomb, with their “spare” votes allocated to candidates still in the hunt. Andrew Dixon was the third and last elected, setting off scenes of congratulations and joy from supporters, other councillors, his dad Greg Dixon and his girlfriend Cait Whelan. On Monday, he partly attributed his success to new media. “I had a website and a Facebook page, and asked people to send me
their ideas and suggestions as well as spread the word about my campaign,” he said. Cr Dixon said he hoped to keep his website, but The News understands he may be asked to take it down under local government governance rules. The youngest councillor since the shire was formed in 1994 is studying arts and business at Monash University’s Caulfield campus. He hopes to graduate next August or September after completing a summer unit and a full semester of four subjects next year. Cr Dixon ran a low-key campaign,
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How two councillors lost their seats COMMENT By Roger Lambert* MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council election produced some surprises and three new councillors on Saturday. On the Western Port and Bass Strait side of the peninsula, Lynn Bowden was returned in Watson Ward and Frank Martin in Red Hill Ward with David Garnock winning Cerberus Ward, appropriate perhaps for a former commanding officer of HMAS Cerberus at Crib Point. The three multi-councillor wards on the Port Phillip side produced the most interesting results. Seawinds Ward has, by a very narrow margin, chosen to stay with the existing three councillors – Antonella Celi, David Gibb and Graham Pittock. Nowhere has the surprise been greater than in Briars Ward, covering Mt Eliza, Mornington and Mt Martha. The knowledgeable, industrious and energetic Mt Eliza councillor Leigh Eustace has been replaced by a young man about to complete his university education, Andrew Dixon. This seems a very poor reward for Leigh Eustace who had made quite an impact on the council and the preservation of Mt Eliza’s neighbourhood character as well as enhancing its facilities, particularly for the young. Bev Colomb and Anne Shaw were returned after sharply contrasting campaign styles. Cr Colomb maintained a low, but ever-present profile, while Cr Shaw’s posters were seen in many unusual places. Analysis of the Briars Ward result
Election losses: Bill Goodrem with wife Joan, above, and Leigh Eustace, right, show the strain of waiting for the start of Sunday night’s poll count, which saw them lose their seats on Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. Pictures: Yanni
shows Crs Colomb and Shaw enjoyed a very high primary vote, some 2000 to 2500 higher than Eustace, with candidates Andrew Dixon and Roger Lambert only 500 votes behind Eustace. Distribution of preferences from some of the lesser-known candidates soon had Dixon ahead of Lambert. This was a senate-style election; how many voters knew that? Distribution of preferences from John Woodman, the managing director of Watsons, the Mornington-based developers’ consultancy, went mainly to Cr Shaw, guaranteeing her election. Cr Shaw’s excess votes went overwhelmingly to Dixon by which he was then 1500 votes ahead of Lambert, and 1000 votes ahead of Eustace. Further distribution of preferences
brought Lambert to within 700 votes of Dixon, but this was the closest he reached. Cr Colomb by this stage was within 200 votes of being re-elected, which she duly was. Distribution of Cr Colomb’s excess votes was evenly split between Eustace and Dixon, with Lambert still heading Eustace by about 400 votes. The final preference distribution was from Eustace, which went to Dixon by a ratio of 5:1 over Lambert, and so Andrew Dixon was elected. Under the new electoral system, Lambert would become the replacement of any Briars Ward councillor if any left office. In Seawinds Ward, covering Dromana, McCrae, Rosebud, Rosebud West and part of Tootgarook, voters decided
to retain their existing councillors. By the time of the next election in 2016, Cr Gibb will have been a councillor for almost 20 years. Cr Celi managed to just hang on to her seat despite at one stage being only 100 votes ahead of the extrovert “Big Joe” Lenzo, who is committed to reforming the council. Big Joe should have bought more doughnuts for the elderly. Cr Gibb clearly outpolled all his rivals on primary votes with Crs Pittock and Celi, and, surprisingly, Lenzo, all being about 1500 votes behind him. Perhaps a further surprise was the low vote for Ray Gibb. Obviously the voters knew their Ray from their David. It took the elimination of nine of the 14 candidates before Cr Pittock was
re-elected; overtaking Cr Gibb whose cumulative votes languished. Cr Pittock’s excess votes were evenly split between Cr Celi and Joe Lenzo. Only the elimination of Peter Holloway, the 11th of 14 candidates, enabled Cr Gibb to eventually be reelected with Holloway’s preferences favouring him over Cr Celi and Joe Lenzo by a ratio of 4:1. Cr Gibb’s preferences flowed to his protégée Cr Celi on a 3:1 ratio, thus ensuring her re-election. Nepean Ward, now covering the southern tip of the peninsula, where in some parts there are more houses than voters, seemingly was in two minds. It returned to the fold the muchtravelled Cr Rodgers while retiring the veteran, and nowadays venerable, Bill Goodrem. All the candidates save one polled well with Cr Rodgers well in front, followed by barrister Hugh Fraser. It took the elimination of five of the eight candidates for Cr Rodgers to be re-elected. It was only Cr Rodgers’ excess votes that saw Hugh Fraser elected ahead of Heidi Duell. How the new council will function remains to be seen. The first council meeting will occur on 12 November, when the new mayor will be elected. * Roger Lambert was a candidate in Briars Ward and finished fourth. A peninsula resident for 30 years, he is a retired business analyst and a former member of the shire’s audit committee.
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Wet warning aired behind closed doors By Mike Hast AT the private council meeting on 24 September, councillors and senior shire officers wrestled with the threat of the Port Phillip Coastal Adaption Pathways Program report being leaked to the media or released by the federal government or Municipal Association of Victoria during the council caretaker period. The meeting – accidentally recorded and posted on the shire’s website – revealed shire CEO Michael Kennedy telling councillors they needed to prepare a response before going into caretaker mode as they would not be able to comment during the 32-day “blackout� period. Senior planner Allan Cowley told councillors the report did not recommend retreat from Port Phillip, unlike in NSW and Queensland where it was being suggested, which had triggered strong reactions in communities. Director of Sustainable Infrastructure Alex Atkins, who had just returned from a week interstate with coastal planners and climate change researchers, said it was “comforting to hear a lot of councils around Australia are dealing with these issues�. He said councils were learning from early engagement with communities, and cited the shire’s 2009 Climate Change Conversations – when 3000 residents attended 11 meetings across the shire – as a model of dealing with community expectations. Mr Atkins said it was important to get climate change information as early as possible and make it available to the community. The council needed to explain to people what the Port Phillip Coastal Adaption report was saying, what the council understood it to mean and “bring the community along in terms of your decision-making�. But then he criticised the media over climate change reports. There was “clearly a lot of concern among people engaged in coastal management issues that the media don’t treat this issue well� and that “they tend to jump to extreme positions and seek to divide the community in terms of the way they report these matters and that’s leading to a lot of discontent among professional researchers and
professional land managers�. Cr Leigh Eustace said shire officers had read the report “but we [councillors] haven’t. We know nothing about adaptation plans� and he would not vote on the report before getting further information. Cr Anne Shaw, the shire’s representative for several years on the Association of Bayside Municipalities, said the council had previously supported the “whole of bay approach� that was being promoted in the new report. Cr David Gibb said the council supported “the whole of bay approach, adaptation, etc� and could give this to the media if the report came out during caretaker period. CEO Michael Kennedy said it was a federal government report “that we don’t have the right to give to councillors�. Cr Eustace said there would be significant costs due to damage. Dr Kennedy: “We’ve shown the cost and benefit of retreat or adaptation.� Cr Eustace said the AECOM report into the proposed Rosebud pool site that was due to be posted on the shire’s website had the Port Phillip Coastal Adaption report removed. Dr Kennedy said the gap between the cost of retreat and adaptation was so great “it’s not a tough call�. Adaptation was the cheaper option. The Port Phillip Coastal Adaption report said it would cost $100 million to adapt “but we say it is less�. Cr Shaw said if people don’t have the right information, they’ll be upset�. Councillors then voted to accept a report that they had not read and to keep it confidential.
Sea rise could be 1.6 metres PROJECTIONS of global sea level rise have become more pessimistic over the past five years. In 2007, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicted a rise of more than one metre by 2100. In 2009, the Delta Commission of the Dutch government projected up to 1.10 metres as a “high-end� scenario. In the same year, the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) projected up to 1.40 metres. In 2011, the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme gave a range of 0.90-1.60 metres. Also last year, the US Army Corps of Engineers recommended using low, intermediate and high scenarios for global sea level rise when planning civil works programs, with high being 1.50 metres. The more pessimistic views are based on a number of observations, most importantly that sea level has been rising at least 50 per cent faster in the past decades than projected by the IPCC in 2007. Also, the rate of rise averaged over two decades has accelerated threefold, from about one millimetre a year at the start of the 20th century to about three millimetres a year over the past 20 years. The observed net mass loss of the two big continental ice sheets calls into question the assumption that ice accumulation in Antarctica would largely balance ice loss from Greenland during further global warming With serious sea level rise coming, experts are increasingly looking at potential impacts on coasts to plan local adaptation. Melbourne climate scientist Dr Roger Jones, a An early December storm at McCrae in 2010. regular guest on the peninsula’s community radio station RPP-FM, says a rise of 1.5 metres “is virtually unavoidable�. “Right right now $3 trillion worth of property and 40 million people are exposed to expected sea level rise. By 2070 those numbers become $35 trillion (roughly 9 per cent of forecast world GDP) and 147 million people,� he said “There is a 74 per cent chance of one or more of the world’s low-lying cities being impacted by a once-ina-century event every year.� Americans on the east coast have just experienced that 100-year storm.
Report raises questions over pool plans COMMENT QUESTIONS about the viability of building the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) on the Rosebud foreshore must be asked in light of the Port Phillip Coastal Adaption Pathways Program. Why would the shire council even consider building SPA on the foreshore if it would be regularly flooded as we move into the later years of this century?
Did the shire know about the predictions of sea level rise combined with flooding from heavy rain events when it approved the SPA site late last year? Is spending $38 million plus on SPA good use of ratepayer funds when the centre might be inaccessible in coming decades? Does the design of a foreshore SPA need to include a gigantic seawall to keep it “dry� as sea levels rise and storm surges threaten Port Phillip coastal areas?
Was the purchase of Rosebud Central Shopping Centre, announced at the end of September and being considered as an alternative place for SPA, motivated by the Port Phillip Coastal Adaption report? The council owes its community clear answers to these and other questions relating to predicted massive changes to the Mornington Peninsula coastline. Mike Hast
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DSE’s three-year plan for burns THE Department of Sustainability and Environment has released details of planned burns and other fire prevention activities over the next three years on the Mornington Peninsula and in Frankston. Burns planned between now and autumn include Arthurs Seat, Cape Schanck (Greens Bush), Tuerong (Devilbend), Balnarring, French Island, Portsea, Rosebud, Langwarrin, Frankston and The Pines at Frankston North. The amount of land to be burnt in the Port Phillip region, which includes Frankston and the peninsula, jumps from 6228ha in 2012-13 to 9885ha in 2013-14. The Mornington Peninsula and Frankston burns are a relatively small part of the total for the region, which extends across to Melton in the west, to Whittlesea in the north and Lilydale in the east. DSE fire program manager Bernard Barbetti said the fire operations plans had been finalised after DSE and Parks Victoria reviewed feedback from “communities and stakeholders” on the draft plans. “The fire operations plans outline where planned burns, slashing, track works and construction of fire breaks are intended to be carried out over the next three years, depending on weather and other conditions,” Mr Barbetti said. “Ultimately the decision to burn is
driven by the need to reduce bushfire risk to human life, communities, essential and community infrastructure, industry, the economy and the environment.” Mr Barbetti said the plans were designed to be flexible so burns could be moved forward or back over the threeyear period to respond to conditions. Port Phillip’s fire operations plans can be seen online at www.dse.vic. gov.au/burns or at DSE and Parks Victoria offices. To find out where and when burns are likely to happen within 10 days, weather permitting, visit www.dse. vic.gov.au/burns, call the Victorian Bushfires Information Line on 1800 240 667 or download the FireReady smart phone application to see burns on a map.
Art for church ARTIST Jim Uhe is showing and selling his painting to help raise money for the restoration and extension of the Rye Anglican Church. Uhe’s studio and garden exhibition will be open 10am-4.30pm from Saturday 3 November to Tuesday 6 November at 16 Timaru Close, Sorrento. Call 5984 5103 for details. Uhe gives lessons at the Rye church and says it is never too late to start painting and emphasises “development of personal style”.
Home base: The Dolphin Research Institute is trying to find out more about the common dolphins that have become residents of Port Phillip. Picture: Dolphin Research Institute (taken under research permit from DSE)
Dolphins call Port Phillip home A COMMUNITY of common dolphins has left the open ocean to live in the shallows of eastern Port Phillip, something unique to the bay. Compared to the bay’s long-time resident bottlenose dolphins, the “commons” are much smaller and their backs are darker. They also have a pattern on their sides and many have a prominent flash of yellow. “We are doing our best to understand why they are here and what we need to do to protect them. We need help,” the institute’s research director Sue Mason said.
The study is part of her PhD. The population of nearly 20 seems to live between Frankston and Dromana and includes at least two new calves born in recent months. Institute director Jeff Weir said the community can help the dolphins by obeying the dolphin watching regulations when out on the water. “Don’t deliberately approach them closer than 100 metres in a boat or 300 metres on a power ski,” he said. “It’s fine if they come to you, but slow down or stop if it is safe, and don’t follow when they swim away.”
Mr Weir said reports of sightings helped researchers build up a picture of dolphin movements. “For those lucky enough to see the dolphins from their balconies – especially from Mornington to Safety Beach – the institute is looking for land-based vantage points to track the dolphins,” he said. The institute is celebrating its 21st anniversary on Tuesday 13 November in Frankston. Seats are limited and can be booked by calling 1300 130 949. To find out more go to www.dolphinresearch.org.au or call 1300 130 949.
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Hypnotic vision in magenta for council’s final meeting Rosebud council chamber, 22 October 2012. Final meeting for the Class of 2008. Start: 4pm. Agenda: light. Surprises: one. Thanks: Elida Radig at International Women’s Day this year at Rye. Picture: Yanni
Acclaim for Elida Radig THE work of Elida Radig, the driving force behind That Purple Place in Rye, was honoured at a Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting last month. The Women’s Resource Centre has been helping women on the southern peninsula since 1982. Ms Radig was accompanied by former councillor Margaret Bell. Ms Radig received a letter from the council thanking her for her work. The service ended a few weeks ago when Ms Radig retired. Ms Bell told The News “Elida has been an inspiring person. She was a worker and a doer”. The women met when Ms Radig proposed founding a women’s resource centre and Ms Bell had helped find a building in Rye with a commercial zoning so the centre could run an
opportunity shop, which provided operating funds. Among many supporters was the peninsula branch of the MUA, the Maritime Union of Australia. Ms Bell, who addressed the council, asked councillors who would care for women on the southern peninsula now that Ms Radig had retired and the service had been moved out of Lyons St. She said the shire should lobby social service groups to continue the work of the women’s resource centre. Councillors asked shire officers for a report on the possible uses of 3 Lyons St. The report would include a “needs analysis of venues for groups that address social justice”. Ms Bell said the women’s resource centre could be run from Rye Beach Community Centre.
FIRST sign that something unusual was to occur was the appearance of a dark-haired female vision wrapped in a filmy magenta cloak. She waited in the half-shadow at the back right-hand corner of the Besgrove St, Rosebud, council chamber during a presentation to Peninsula Women’s Information and Support Services. Then the music started – sensual, exotic, Middle Eastern; hardly the sort of sound commonly heard in a room more usually echoing to Cr Anne Shaw’s Part B suggestions and Cr David Gibb’s expositions on substantive motions. Then, into the brightly lit semi-circle of space that separates the councillors’ desks from the “top table”, where sits shire CEO Michael Kennedy, his trusty governance sidekick Noel Buck and the mayor, undulated the hypnotic magenta-wrapped form, revealed as a most attractively shapely belly dancer, hips jingling with gold discs. The diaphanous cloak was dispensed with in a provocative swirl and the
dancer began her performance before the gallery’s astonished and bemused gaze. Some were thunderstruck. Who was this woman? Why was she here? No mention of her on the agenda. No explanation of her presence before or after the performance. But, heck, what a talent. Dr Kennedy, clearly a man accustomed to viewing sophisticated dance performance, leaned back in his chair, wearing a sophisticated half-smile and joined the rhythmic undulating, as did sustainable infrastructure director Alex Atkins Director who confined himself to an appreciative smile and fingertapping. Council Watch watched the councillors. Tim Rodgers, head down, was taking a close interest in the attachments to the agenda; Bev Colomb wore what might be described as a stony or stunned expression; Leigh Eustace’s visage clearly indicated he was an aficionado of the performing arts; Bill Goodrem and Lynn Bowden had their backs to your scribe so their expressions cannot be described. Little could be seen of Cr Reade Smith’s reaction to this frivolity at his final council meeting. But as a former Family First candidate, he was no doubt shocked by this sudden gyrating seminudity just centimetres from his desk. Graham Pittock, perhaps accustomed to lycra clad female forms at his Dromana squash courts and gym, took it in his amused stride, as did David
Gibb, whose paddocks are full of shapely heifers. The chiselled profile of Antonella Celi gave little away; nor did her neighbour Anne Shaw. At the high table, outgoing mayor Frank Martin appeared to be enjoying the show, which went on, mysterious and unexplained, for perhaps five minutes. Those wishing to discover the precise length of the performance can time it on the recording of the meeting when it is posted on the shire website. Readers may like to use the music as a light accompaniment to romantic evenings. In the public gallery, one elderly gentleman suddenly muttered “I have to go” as he rose swiftly and left the chamber soon after the dance started. One would have needed good reason to miss such a spectacular interlude in a shire meeting. Perhaps he had a dicky ticker or moral objections. Finally, and far too soon, the music, the jingling and the undulating ceased. The dark-haired beauty – who, it is believed, serves alcoholic refreshments in a golf club bar in her day clothes – took up her gauzy magenta raiment and swayed out the back door to polite applause. The agenda was resumed, and dealt with. The meeting was closed. The era of 11 councillors each in their own ward ended, not with a bang but with a whirl of wild erotic exotica, which had finally claimed the attention of the studious Tim Rodgers.
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Going public for schools SMARTER Schools Peninsula held its first public event in mid-October, a talk by Chris Bonnor, co-author of What makes a good school? with Jane Caro. Mr Bonnor, an education writer and consultant, a former principal and Fellow of the Centre for Policy Development, talked about the themes of the book including: ď Ž Can we sustain a quality, diverse, inclusive and free public school system alongside schools that can pick and choose students and obligations? What are the educational and wider social consequences? ď Ž To what extent does choice of schools create advantages for some at the expense of opportunities for others? What must we do to sustain both choice and equity – where does the balance lie? ď Ž The hurdles facing a breakthrough are huge. If little or nothing is done, current inequities in student outcomes will only increase, along with all the personal, community and national consequences. We have an opportunity for reform, but the prospects for success can’t be taken for granted. Smarter Schools Peninsula has a website (smarterschools.weebly.com), Facebook page (search “Smarter Schools Peninsulaâ€?) and email address (smarterschools@ymail.com).
Call for change: Rachael Fenselan, with sons Leroy, 3, and Douglas, 5, is one of the parents calling on the state government to maintain the integrity of secondary schools on the Mornington Peninsula. Picture: Yanni
Parents seek schools review By Mike Hast A GROUP of peninsula parents has started lobbying the state government to improve public secondary schools in the region. The Smarter Schools Peninsula group is worried about the public school system not receiving sufficient resources as children move from primary to secondary level. A population boom on the peninsula combined with more families moving to the area is putting pressure on primary and secondary schools, the group says. A second cause for concern is the high number of parents losing faith in the public system and sending their children to private schools, putting added strain on family budgets with some schools costing up to $20,000 a year for fees alone. Smarter School spokeswoman Rachael Fenselan says the group was kicked off by Mt Martha parents concerned about there being no public secondary school in the rapidly growing town. “We’re not anti-private school, but there appears to be a certain amount of ‘status anxiety’ and aversion to sending children to public schools,� she said.
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Hidden impacts of dog rules By Keith Platt FROM a distance, John Morobito is just another person walking his dog along one of the many pristine beaches in Mornington Peninsula National Park. His golden labrador Prince Leo comes and goes at his master’s command. Usually running toward the water after a thrown ball. The pair walk daily, the epitome of an 87-year-old man and his best friend. But Mr Morobito is breaking the law. Prince Leo is restrained by a voice, not a leash. The fact has not been lost on Parks Victoria rangers who have spoken to him several times and fined him at least twice. The beach is open to dog walkers before 9am, but their animals must be restrained by a leash. Parks is also now advocating tougher rules, including banning dogs altogether from beaches within the national park. The beaches provides a home or stopping off point for many seabirds,
including the endangered hooded plover, a small bird that lays its camouflaged eggs directly onto the sand. If the eggs are not trampled underfoot by a dog or person, the chicks then run the gauntlet of marauding birds, foxes and, yes, unleashed dogs. The beach ban threatens the pleasure derived by Mr Morobito from his daily walks and the social interaction it provides him and others living in the scrub-covered sand dunes bordering much of the national park. It also highlights the difficulties of reconciling the need to preserve and nurture nature with the demands of a neighbouring residential area. Mr Morobito, who lives within easy walking distance of the beach, Number Sixteen, suffers from the eye condition macular degeneration. He is gradually losing his vision. The walk from his home to the beach is along narrow, unmade roads. If yanked by a dog on a leash he could easily stumble while negotiating the path leading onto the sand. His neighbours, also dog walkers,
are appalled at him being fined and also fear the ramifications of a total ban on dogs. “If these new rules come into being, it will completely isolate people like John, and many other caring, kind, animal-loving, responsible dog owners who walk daily on our back beaches,” Brenda Harding said. “In some instances this is the only socialisation these people have for the whole day.” Mrs Harding said one day last year they found Mr Morobito at home where he had suffered a fall only after noting his absence from the beach. People chose to live near the back beaches to “enjoy true nature … and in particular the early morning walks with our dogs”. “If Parks takes this privilege away from us, then why are we here?” Mrs Harding said if Number Sixteen was closed to dogs, the nearest leashfree beach would be seven kilometres away. “We chose to live by this beach; we want to walk on this beach.”
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Mr Morobito said walking along the beach was the “only way I can be active”. Rangers had said they would investigate an exemption because of his failing eyesight, but a fine still arrived in the mail. He had also received a written warning “not to walk my dog at night, which is something I never do”.
PARKS Victoria is seeking community feedback by 30 November on a proposal to ban dogs from Mornington Peninsula National Park, which covers the beaches and foreshore from Portsea to Bushrangers Bay. Parks says there are 32 fauna species listed as endangered, vulnerable or near threatened living in the park. Dogs are now permitted on a leash between sunrise and 9am daily in much of the park, except Greens Bush and the coastal area around Cape Schanck and Bushrangers Bay. Options put forward by Park include a seasonal ban for the whole park; restricting dogs to certain sites and adjacent beach areas; a seasonal ban in selected areas; or a total ban for the whole park. For more information go to www. parks.vic.gov.au or phone 131 963.
Plover protector bashed, again By Keith Platt A MAN who spends much of his time protecting endangered birds has been attacked for the second time in eight months. It appears Malcolm Brown is being blamed for an inquiry that could lead to dogs being banned on beaches within Mornington Peninsula National Park. “A drunken dog walker who lives nearby knocked on my door Saturday night, threatened me, pinned me up against my front door, stopping my ability to breath, and tore my shirt,” Mr Brown said. In February, Mr Brown was thrown to the ground by an irate dog owner after taking pictures of an unleashed dog near nesting hooded plovers.
Both assaults were reported to police. Mr Brown, an environmental consultant, fled to Gippsland from his Rye home after the Saturday 20 October night attack. “The life of being an activist is not very glamorous,” he said. “I was lucky to be able to come here to hide for a few days,” Mr Brown told The News from his rural retreat. He said his assailant had been drunk “and so the actual conversation was not that clear”. However, there was no misunderstanding the threat of further physical violence – “I’ll cut you into pieces and bury you out the back” – if Mr Brown persisted in advocating a ban on dogs in the national park.
“Luckily, I was on the phone talking about the threatened plovers when I answered the knock on the door,” Mr Brown said. “It seemed a bit strange, so I kept the phone live and the person I was speaking with heard the whole assault.” Mr Brown said his attacker and his female partner alleged a woman had left a message on their phone threatening to poison their dog. “I told them that had nothing to do with me,” Mr Brown said. Mr Brown said he would continue to support a dog ban, but said people were misguided in thinking any ban was due to him. “You can’t let people bully you like this. I don’t make these decisions and thumping me won’t make any differ-
ence. If they had their dogs on a leash and kept them away from nesting birds there’d be no problem.” Mr Brown said there was 75 per cent compliance with dog laws on beaches on the Western Port side of the peninsula, but 90 per cent non-compliance on the ocean beaches, such as St Andrews and Rye. As reported in The News two weeks ago (“Dog ban could protect endangered species”), Parks Victoria is seeking community feedback before deciding whether to ban dogs from the park, which covers the beaches and foreshore from Portsea to Bushrangers Bay and inland along Main Creek to Greens Bush at Main Ridge. Chief ranger Libby Jude said there had been “numerous reports of dog at-
tacks and threats to local wildlife”. “There are 32 fauna species listed as endangered, vulnerable or near threatened living in the Mornington Peninsula National Park and we need to protect them,” she said. The article also quoted Mr Brown saying the ban was long overdue and that giving the public a say was “ridiculous”. “It is the worst park in the state for protection of the hooded plover,” Mr Brown said. With submissions closing Friday 30 November, a decision is unlikely before the end of the year or in time for this year’s nesting season. For more information go to www. parks.vic.gov.au or phone 131 963.
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Early warning ends worm harvest
Warnings about identity fraud
By Keith Platt SHIRE council officers last Thursday brought an enterprising extractive industry at Balnarring Beach to an abrupt halt. The first site to come to a standstill was the foreshore and later a small reserve at the corner of Campbell and Highview courts. Not known as a mining area, the two reserves were nevertheless giving up buckets of saleable items – earthworms. “It’s amazing how many worms there are in the ground, they were everywhere,” a resident who did not want to be identified told The News. “I’m sure removing this many worms from one spot can’t be good for the environment. “The people [collecting the worms] did not speak to anybody, so I can only guess they were selling them for worm farms or bait. They certainly looked to be well organised.” The worm miners were first spotted on the foreshore, inserting electrical probes powered by a small generator into the earth. Within minutes the ground was covered in wriggling worms, obviously coaxed into the daylight by the electrical charge. The foreshore ranger expressed his doubts about their rights to harvest worms on such a scale and the miners packed up their two vehicles and moved on – to the reserve on the outskirts of Balnarring Beach. Once again the ground was pegged out in strips and the electrical probes again inserted with the wriggling results again ready to be scooped into buckets.
MORNINGTON Peninsula residents are being urged to take precautions to make sure they are not added to the list of victims of identity fraud. Statistics show 1.2 million Australians aged over 15 lost $1.4 billion through identity fraud in 2010-11. The principal lawyer at Peninsula Community Legal Centre, Victoria Mullings, says the impact of identity fraud cannot be understated. “Once identity fraud has occurred, it can be very difficult to prove that you are not responsible for incurring a debt,” Ms Mullings said. “We strongly recommend that measures be taken to prevent this by practising responsible personal security habits.” Examples of security measures included using locks on mail boxes, having security software, being cautious with personal and financial information and always asking to read the privacy policy of a business. “Be very conservative when posting personal information on social networking sites,” Ms Mullings said. “Victims of identity fraud may be eligible for a Commonwealth Victim Certificate that can help support a claim that they have been subject to personal fraud.” For details about victim certificates visit www.ag.gov.au and the Australian Federal Police website www.afp. gov.au Peninsula Community Legal Centre, 441 Nepean Highway, Frankston, has copies of the brochure Protecting Yourself Online. For free legal services information, call 9783 3600 or visit www.pclc.org.au
Worms turn: Worms head to the surface after electrodes are planted in the ground at a reserve at Balnarring Beach. The harvest ended after the intervention of council local laws officers.
This time, alerted by the foreshore ranger, Mornington Peninsula Shire local laws officers attended and stopped the work. “Foreshore regulations and the shire
local laws apply and operations of this nature, if they are commercial, may require planning permission,” environment protection manager Claire Smith said.
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a previous landslip along the same stretch of the Esplanade closer to Safety Beach. In August 2010 VicRoads trucked in tonnes of heavy boulders to fill a gully on the seaward side of the road, which a nearby resident said had deepened to about nine metres. The same method of using rock batters is expected to be used to repair the latest landslide, where Sheoak Creek goes under the Esplanade. In 2010 VicRoads also wrongly estimated the time taken to repair the road, but the delays were caused by the difficulty of the job rather than due process. A map showing cultural heritage sites indicates the entire Esplanade has significance, but VicRoads has not stated why is has undertaken the CHMP in just one out of three road collapses. Keith Platt
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Flower power: Marion Trevellyan and sections of her garden Girrahween at Red Hill, one of three peninsula open gardens opening on Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 November. Pictures: Yanni
Labours of blooming love THREE spectacular gardens in the peninsula hinterland are open the weekend after next – Point Leo Farm, Girrahween in Red Hill and Akenfield in Main Ridge. The trio are part of the Open Garden Scheme’s peninsula weekend. Girrahween (“Place of flowers”) at 138 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, is the labour of love of Marion Trevellyan and David Harrison. The property was once an apple orchard but when the couple bought it in 1992 no apples remained and it was used for grazing and for “growing blackberries”. Now the organic garden has a 20-year old orchard, a newer mixed orchard with olives, apples, quinces and nectarines as well as nut and plum trees, shrubs and trees underplanted with perfumed herbs, a vegetable garden where roses, herbs and flowering plants co-exist, a sculptured area among several silver birch and two beautiful Euc. Citriodora, a casuarina grove, exotic and indigenous trees, a pond bordered by a white garden, a citrus walk and more. Point Leo Farm at 3815 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Shoreham, is the work of owners George and Jill Pappas, and their gardener John Ryder. Originally a sheep farm, the garden was established 60 years ago by the previous owners, whose large trees including polars, cypress, cedar and oaks remain.
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Features include a 300-metre driveway lined with European and Australian trees as well as agapanthus and red hot pokers, and spring displays of daffodils, and a circle with a young oak tree surrounded by other trees and hedged by hebe, iceberg roses, hydrangeas, abelia and Leyland cypress. A seaside garden contains native shrubs and trees. There is an avenue of immature Chinese elms. The pond, once a dam, is native shrubs and trees. The orchard has been planted in two stages and has almonds, plums, apples, a pear, fig, an apricot, hazelnuts, plums, nectarine and peach trees, a medlar, quince and persimmon. Akenfield at 371 Barkers Rd, Main Ridge, is the work of Robin Hunt. Established trees are the framework for this well-planned 1.2-hectare garden that descends to Main Creek in a series of lawn terraces defined and linked by walks, hedges and stone steps. It has oaks, ancient camellias, maples, birches, beeches and a crab-apple walk. There are also knot gardens and spring bulbs as well as a vegetable garden. The three gardens are open from 10am4.30pm. Entry is $8 with proceeds going to the Open Garden scheme, community groups and charities.
Backs to the wall: VicRoads contractors rebuild the retaining wall on the Nepean Highway near Olivers Hill in Frankston, which collapsed earlier this year. Pictures: Yanni
Three months to fix collapsed wall By Mike Hast RECONSTRUCTION of the retaining wall on Nepean Highway near Olivers Hill in Frankston will take three and a half months. Work started on the $1.4 million wall in February, but it collapsed on Thursday 19 April before it could be finished. Dramatic pictures of the wall collapsing were taken by a man walking his dog.
The first wall was built of rocks in steel cages and backfilled with sand. The second attempt is being constructed using steel posts hammered into the ground, horizontal wooden planks and backfilled with lighter material. The lighter material would “reduce the load imposed on it”, said Peter Todd, VicRoads’ regional director of Metro South East. He said VicRoads engaged consultant ARUP Pty Ltd to undertake an in-
dependent investigation into the April incident. “The new retaining wall design has been independently verified to ensure the safety of road users and workers.” Mr Todd said no lanes would be closed to motorists “however VicRoads request all road users observe the 40km/h speed limit and drive with caution”. “The bicycle lane and footpath will continue to be unavailable” during construction.
“Cyclists can use the left traffic lane and pedestrians … the footpath on the foreshore side.” Mr Todd thanked Frankston residents “for their patience while this important reconstruction work is undertaken”. VicRoads decided to build the wall to stem erosion of the cliff face, which had been monitored by a resident whose house was built close to the cliff edge. The erosion has now gone inland beyond the boundary between the VicRo-
ads land and private property. Properties on the cliff have lost up to three metres of land in the past five years. The area near the foot of Olivers Hill was once part of Frankston Brickworks and backfilled before being opened up for residential development. Houses on the steep land have to comply with strict building regulations that include concrete foundations up to 15 metres deep.
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Tree’s company PERCHED high among the treetops in the foothills of Arthurs Seat, with magnificent bay and coastal views sweeping up to Melbourne’s city skyline, this striking four-bedroom beach house allows nature to take centre stage. Your new life by the water begins with grand living areas, where the sun reflects off gleaming polished timber floors, and soaring ceilings and feature windows flood the home with an abundance of light and space. To fully enjoy the serene bush surrounds, take some time out on one of several merbau timber decks that combine to create a seamless indoor–outdoor living experience. An intriguing multi-level design offers generous spaces for every member of the family to spread out and relax. The impressive timber kitchen comes complete with quality stainless-steel appliances and a curved island bench. Parents will enjoy the peace and privacy of the upstairs master bedroom, which has a walk-in robe and is inspired by the finest hotels. There is a deluxe ensuite with double frameless glass shower and twin vanity. The kids will love their big double bedrooms, which share the main family bathroom. Guests’ quarters have an ensuite bathroom too. As an extra dimension there is a separate, double-insulated, commercial-grade kitchen that would offer scope for people looking to run a home catering business. The space, however, could be easily converted into a workshop or studio with its own entrance. The property measures about 858 square metres and at street level is a double garage.
Address: 12 Caldwell Road, DROMANA Auction: Saturday 1 December at 2pm Agency: Hocking Stuart Rosebud, 1/991 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 5777 Agents: Adam Alexander, 0416 236 393 Hendrick Boer, 0410 415 515
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Golden eye THIS exceptional tri-level home offers inspiring bay views that are hard to match. A northerly aspect perfectly illustrates the clever design of the home, which allows you to take in a view that stretches from South Channel Fort to Arthurs Seat and around to the Cape Schanck lighthouse. The top floor is devoted to a sophisticated open-plan living area filled with natural light with a relaxing flow to a spacious outdoor entertaining deck where owners can indulge in the warmth of summer and be dazzled by breathtaking sunsets. Down one flight is the master bedroom, complete with ensuite and walk-in robe, which also enjoys water views. Also on this level is a second bedroom with built-in robe, second bathroom and internal access from the double garage. A third bedroom and rumpus room are on the ground floor, as is a third bathroom. Kitchen facilities are also available, making this area suitable for independent living for teenagers. The pristine, park-like gardens give one last compliment to this immaculate, 1102-square metre property that will impress and make you want to stay. Address: 11 Scott Wynd, BLAIRGOWRIE Price: On application Agency: Prentice Real Estate, 78 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, 5984 4177 Agent: Mark Prentice, 0408 117 772
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10 Leah Close, Rye ROOM TO MOVE
4 Leawarra Street, Rye MAKE AN OFFER Well presented brick home situated on an elevated block of 719m2. Comprising of three bedrooms, main with ensuite, open-plan kitchen and living area, formal lounge and dining, full bathroom, separate toilet, laundry and studio.
This quality property - over an acre in size - is ideal for a large family. There are four double bedrooms, including main with spa ensuite plus sauna! Three living zones and study, full bathroom, separate toilet and vanity. Large laundry, chefs kitchen with 900mm gas cooking, huge undercover entertainment area with swim spa. Double garage, and to top this off, the acre is fully landscaped and has a 12m x 8m x 4m high workshop. This is a must to inspect.
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THIS fine brick-veneer home stills presents very well and is located in a quiet area of town. The attention given to the property over the years is evident from the first moments; the carpets and window furnishings are in very good order and the nuetral colour scheme will allow new owners to add their own splash of colour. Entry is into a large lounge and dining area that has a gas wall furnace and split-system air-conditioning. Around the corner is a neat kitchen with upright gas stove and through a set of folding concertina doors is another nice little sitting area. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and shares the bathroom with the second bedroom. The compact block measures 385 square metres and has a garden shed with a single garage at the front of the home.
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5 Manna Gum Court Rosebud ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE HOMES ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA AUCTION THIS SATURDAY Situated on a 3/4 acre block with sweeping views of the bay, ocean and Point Nepean in the absolute Toorak end of Rosebud is this magnificent 2 storey, 50square (approx) home. Downstairs offers 3 generous bedrooms, one with full en-suite, a large study, a sun room that just explodes with natural light, an impressive central bathroom and a very user friendly laundry. Upstairs is just sheer-wow! This large open plan space with soaring ceilings takes your breath away, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I have ever seen a better kitchen with a walk in pantry, of course. On this level you will find the master bedroom with en-suite and claw foot bath is straight out of a Hollywood movie. 14-metre long balcony facing west and an east facing breakfast balcony further emphasizing the superlative design of this home. Some of the many features include: ducted vacuuming, solar hot water, central heating, woodburner stove, extensive decking with built in spa, double garage, carport, circular drive and a huge shed with power.
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13 Peppermint Court, ROSEBUD
16 Phillipa Street, BLAIRGOWRIE
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Price: $235,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000
Price: $1.495 million Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000
390 Waterfall Gully Road, ROSEBUD
6 Leith Court, RYE
39 Leura Crescent, ROSEBUD
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Price: $369,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000
Price: $368,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000
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“serving the Peninsula”
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CONTACT David Short 5986 8188 or 0419 132 213 www.davidshort.com.au
CONTACT Adam Harlem 5982 2850 or 0447 841 000
Agents in Conjunction
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MORNINGTON 651b Esplanade Cottage By The Sea Only a short stroll to the beautiful walking paths along Mornington foreshore, this delightful â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cape Codâ&#x20AC;? style cottage certainly is in a position to inspire. Set amongst a manageable garden setting DQG IHDWXULQJ EHDXWLIXO OLJKW Ă&#x20AC;OOHG VSDFHV 7XFNHG away from the noise of the main road, and with all OLYLQJ RQ WKH JURXQG Ă RRU WKLV LV WKH SHUIHFW SULYDWH quiet, low maintenance lifestyle opportunity. Features include: Â&#x201E; 3 bedrooms Â&#x201E; Master with ensuite Â&#x201E; Huge amounts of storage Â&#x201E; Covered outdoor area with cafe blinds Â&#x201E; Ducted heating and air conditioning Â&#x201E; Single garage with remote Â&#x201E; Dishwasher Â&#x201E; Low maintenance allotment
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Barry Plant Mornington 168 Main Street
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Address: 1/25-27 Ozone Avenue, RYE Price: $430,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $460,000 Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate, 2397 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 6555 Agent: Glenn Key, 0402 445 208
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Dromana 12 Caldwell Road
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Luxury Treetop Hide Out Perched high among the treetops to achieve magnificent bay, coast & city skyline views, this striking 4 bedroom beach house on 858sqm (approx) allows nature to take centre stage with stunning highlight windows & light infused living flowing to a choice of decks to soak up the serene surrounds. With the comings & goings of the shipping channel forming an endlessly fascinating backdrop to your new life by the water, features incl. spacious formal & family zones anchored by black box floors, designer look timber kitchen, master & guest ensuites, sep. double insulated commercial kitchen & glass house. Large remote controlled dble garage with storage & shelving.
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Blairgowrie 2819 Point Nepean Road 5988 9095 Rosebud Shop 1/991 Point Nepean Road 5986 5777 Rye 2361 Point Nepean Road 5985 9333
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33 Beckett Street, RYE
Instantly Appealing
For Sale: $585,000 48 Revell Street, BLAIRGOWRIE 2 3 2 Blairgowrie Beach House Bargain
A very private and secure property offering peaceful permanent living or a great escape for relaxing holidays. The mood is set from the moment you enter with the full length decking leading you towards the main entrance of the home then through to beautifully manicured gardens and the spacious outdoor dining/entertaining area. The home consists of 3BR’s - main with FES & WIR - ,open kitchen/family/meals area with gas wall heating and ceiling fan, second lounge with bay window, family bathroom has a spa bath plus laundry and separate toilet. Other features include s/system air-conditioner, courtyard off the main bedroom, garden sitting area, 2 fish ponds, water feature, security gate, water tank, garden shed, bore water and a double carport all on a block size of approx 686sqm. Contact: Brendan Adams 0419 566 944 Inspect Saturday & Sunday 2.00-2.30pm
27 Nerissa Street, RYE
Summer Sunsets
For Sale: $475,000 2 3 1
A fantastic investment property or relaxing beach side weekender, this original beach house provides affordable entry level buying into one of the Peninsulas most popular postcodes. Stroll down to the Blairgowrie shopping village with its cafes, bars and restaurants or go for a dip in the clear and inviting waters of the Bay. Set on approx 664sqm the home includes 3 large bedrooms main with ensuite, open kitchen/lounge/dining area and second family bathroom/laundry. The rear deck is perfect for summer BBQ’s and the front patio ideal to sit and enjoy a drink with family and friends. Other features include timber floorboards, gas wall heater, single carport and a circular driveway Contact: Brendan Adams 0419 566 944
Inspect By Appointment
For Sale: $465,000 18 Valentine Street, RYE 1 3 1 Quiet Bush Setting
All the work has been done creating a tranquil atmosphere amongst the Moonah trees ready to be enjoyed for summer holidays or year round living. The elevated position gives a fantastic outlook across the tree tops providing relaxing sunset views from the deck. The home features 3 bedrooms, two with BIR’s and a modern kitchen with gas cook top/electric oven & dishwasher. Open dining and living areas lead to an expansive deckarea, perfect for summer entertaining! Separate laundry/toilet and central family bathroom. Other features include gas heating, s/system air-conditioning, ceiling fans to all bedrooms, polished timber floor boards, landscaped gardens and a single lock up garage with remote door and room for the beach toys. Contact: Brendan Adams 0419 566 944 Inspect Saturday & Sunday 12.00-12.30pm
For Sale: $440,000 1 3 1
Situated in a quiet street on an elevated block of approx 753sqm, this delightful Western Red Cedar home has loads of potential as a peaceful holiday escape or great investment property. Split level design with 3 bedrooms all with built in robes. Main bedroom, open kitchen/dining and family bathroom on the upper level, living room with gas heating and 2 bedrooms on the lower level. Sit back and enjoy a drink on the full length decking with family and friends as you look out over the front garden.
Contact: Brendan Adams 0419 566 944
Inspect By Appointment
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5 / 1591 Point Nepean Road, ROSEBUD WEST
Two Bedroom Apartment With Secure Parking
For Lease: $265 per week 1 2 1
Situated across the road from Rosebud West fore shore. Offering 2 bedrooms with built in robes, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and open planned living area. The property also includes a split system, polished floor boards, separate bathroom, European style laundry & a under cover car park.
Contact: Rebecca Milligan 5987 9000
Inspect By Appointment
2031 Point Nepean Road, TOOTGAROOK
Seaside Retreat
For Lease: $300 per week 1 3 1
Three Bedroom home located on a corner allotment opposite the beach. Good side street access to bushy block. Lounge with polished floor boards and split system, modern open Kitchen with electric cooking, ww carpet in Bedrooms, modern bathroom, external laundry & 2nd toilet. Huge rear deck area, great for outdoor entertaining. Book your inspection today
Contact: Marlene Fisher 5987 9000
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Inspect Saturday 10.30-10.45am
131 Pt Nepean Road, Dromana 5987 2000 2117 Pt Nepean Road, Rye 5987 9000
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Sale Price: $130,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184
Sale Price: $150,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859
Sale Price: $1.6 Million Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
For Sale – Frankston
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Sale Price: $250,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859
Sale Price: $98,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859
^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝnjŝŶŐ ŝŶ ďŽƵƟƋƵĞ ůŝŶŐĞƌŝĞ͕ ƐůĞĞƉ ǁĞĂƌ ĂŶĚ ďŽĚLJ ǁĞĂƌ͘ :ƵƐƚ WĞĂĐŚŝĞ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ŝŶ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ĨŽƌ ϭϱ LJĞĂƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƐŚŽǁƐ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͘ dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ŝŶ Ă ƉƌĞŵŝĞƌ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ƌĞŶƚ͘
NE Mornington Freeholds
'Ğƚ ŝŶ ŶŽǁ ĨŽƌ ^ƵŵŵĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂƉ ƚŚĞ ƌĞǁĂƌĚƐ͊ :ƵŝĐĞ ďĂƌ ĞĂƐLJ ƚŽ ŽƉĞƌĂƚĞ͕ ŚŝŐŚ ƉƌŽĮƚ ŵĂƌŐŝŶƐ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ĞdžƉŽƐƵƌĞ͕ ŶŽ ĨƌĂŶĐŚŝƐĞ ĨĞĞƐ͕ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ Įƚ ŽƵƚ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ůĞĂƐĞ͘ sĞƌLJ ƌĞĂůŝƐƟĐ ǀĞŶĚŽƌ͊
For Sale - Rye
For Sale – Mornington
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&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ
NE ŽƵƟƋƵĞ >ŝŶŐĞƌŝĞ
ƌĂŶĚ ŶĞǁ ƐŚŽƉ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ůĞĂƐĞ EKt͘ >ŽĐĂƚĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ ĞŶĚ ŽĨ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ĐŚŽŝĐĞ ŽĨ ĞŝƚŚĞƌ ϴϬƐƋŵ Žƌ ϭϱϬƐƋŵ ;ĂƉƉƌŽdžͿ͘ Ğ YƵŝĐŬ͘ /ƚ͛Ɛ ƚŚĞ ŽŶůLJ ŽŶĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘
>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ϴϬƐƋŵ Ψϱϱ͕ϬϬϬƉĂ н '^d н K'^ >ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ϭϱϱƐƋŵ Ψϵϰ͕ϬϬϬƉĂ н '^d н K'^ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
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For Sale – Mornington
^ŚŽƉ &Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ
'ƌĞĂƚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĞdžŝƐƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĂƐƚƵƚĞ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌ Žƌ ŽǁŶĞƌͬ ŽĐĐƵƉŝĞƌ ŝŶ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŝŵĞ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͘ dǁŽ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐŚŽƉƐ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ϭϮϬƐƋŵ ĞĂĐŚ ǁŝƚŚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ;^d Ϳ͘ ƵLJ ŽŶĞ Žƌ ďƵLJ ďŽƚŚ͘ KǁŶĞƌ ǁŝůů ůĞĂƐĞ ƚŽ ƐƵŝƚĂďůĞ ƚĞŶĂŶƚ͘
Sale Price: $365,000 each +GST (if applicable) >ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϳ͕ϬϬϬƉĂ н '^d н K'^ Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184
All The Hard Work Has Been Done dŚŝƐ ƐĂǀǀLJ ůĂĚŝĞƐ ĨĂƐŚŝŽŶ ďŽƵƟƋƵĞ ŝŶ ĞŶƚŽŶ͛Ɛ ƐƋƵĂƌĞ ŝƐ ŽŶůLJ ϴ ŵŽŶƚŚ LJŽƵŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŐƌŽǁŝŶŐ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ǁĞĞŬ͘ tŝƚŚ Ă ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ůĞĂƐĞ ŝŶ ƉůĂĐĞ ƚŚĂƚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ĞdžĐůƵƐŝǀŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƌĞƚĂŝůĞƌƐ ƚŽ ŵŝŶŝŵŝƐĞ ĐŽŵƉĞƟƟŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ ƐĞĞŵƐ ƚŽ ŽĨ ĐĂƵŐŚƚ Ă ŶŝĐŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͕ ĂīŽƌĚĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĨĂƐŚŝŽŶ ĐŽŶƐĐŝŽƵƐ͘ ZĞŐƌĞƩĂďůĞ ƐĂůĞ͘
Sale Price: $120,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859
&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ
For Sale – McCrae Restaurant / Bar ^ƵƉĞƌďůLJ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŝŶ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ WĞŶŝŶƐƵůĂ͛Ɛ ŵŽƐƚ ƐŽƵŐŚƚ ĂŌĞƌ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶƐ͘ ĞĂƵƟĨƵůůLJ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĐƵƌĞůLJ ůĞĂƐĞĚ͕ ƚŚĞ DĐ ƌĂĞ WĂǀŝůŝŽŶ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ Ă ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƐĂǀǀLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŵĂƌŬ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚŝƐ ƌĞĐĞŶƚůLJ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ ͻ ĞĂĐŚƐŝĚĞ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ͻZƵŶ ƵŶĚĞƌ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ͻ ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ ͻ džƚƌĞŵĞůLJ ƉƌŽĮƚĂďůĞ
W E N ^ƵƉĞƌď ĞĂĐŚĨƌŽŶƚ >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ ŚĂƐ Ă ŵĂŐŶŝĮĐĞŶƚ Įƚ ŽƵƚ͕ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ͕ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ĐůŝĞŶƚĞůĞ ; ŝƐ ĐůŽƐĞĚ ŽŶĞ ŵŽŶƚŚ ƉĞƌ LJĞĂƌͿ Žī ƐŝĚĞ ĐĂƚĞƌŝŶŐ ĂŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ ƉůĂĐĞ͕ ϳϱ ƐĞĂƚƐ ŝŶƐŝĚĞ ĂŶĚ ϯϱ ƐĞĂƚƐ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ŽŶůLJ ϱ ĚĂLJƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ ĞdžĐĞƉƚ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJ ĂŶĚ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ͘ KǁŶĞƌ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚƌŝĂů͘
Sale Price: $750,000 + SAV
^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ KŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184
>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ KŶ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184
&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ ʹ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ
dŚŝƐ ƐŵĂůů ďƵƚ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚůLJ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ƐŚŽƉ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ŝƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ůĞĂƐĞ͘ dŚĞ ƚĞŶĂŶƚ ŝƐ ƌĞůŽĐĂƟŶŐ ƚŚĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƚŽ Dƚ ůŝnjĂ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞ ƌĞůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ĐŽƐƚƐ͘ tŝƚŚ ĂŶ ĞdžƚƌĞŵĞůLJ ĐŚĞĂƉ ƌĞŶƚ LJŽƵ ǁŝůů ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ƋƵŝĐŬůLJ ƚŽ ďĞ ŝŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ ƚƌĂĚĞ͘
For Sale– Rye
&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ
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For Sale– Mount Eliza
WĞƌĨĞĐƚ WŽƐŝƟŽŶ
WŽƐŝƟŽŶ͕ WŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌŝůůŝĂŶƚůLJ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ĂƌŐƵĂďůLJ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŝŶ Dƚ ůŝnjĂ͘ džƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ Įƚ ŽƵƚ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ůĞĂƐĞ ƚĞƌŵƐ͕ ůŝƋƵŽƌ ůŝĐĞŶĐĞ͕ ƐĞĂƟŶŐ ĨŽƌ ϭϬϬ ŝŶƐŝĚĞ ĂŶĚ ϯϱ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƐĂǀǀLJ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ͘
Sale Price: $495,000 + SAV Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184
DŽĚĞƌŶ WƌĞƐƟŐĞ KĸĐĞ
Beachside Cafe
/ŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů KĸĐĞƐ
'Ğƚ ŝŶ ŶŽǁ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ďƵƐLJ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ ƚƌĂĚĞ͘ tĞůů ƐĞƚ ƵƉ ĐĂĨĠ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝnjŝŶŐ ŝŶ ĨƌĞƐŚ ũƵŝĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ůŝŐŚƚ ŵĞĂůƐ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ĞĂƐLJ ƚŽ ŽƉĞƌĂƚĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ Ă ƉƌŽǀĞŶ ŵŽŶĞLJ ŵĂŬĞƌ͘ tĞůů ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ZLJĞ ďĞĂĐŚ ͕ ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ͕ ŐƌĞĂƚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ͘ sĞŶĚŽƌ DƵƐƚ ^Ğůů͘
ŝŐŚƚ͕ ĨƵůůLJ ĨƵƌŶŝƐŚĞĚ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů ŽĸĐĞƐ ĨŽƌ ůĞĂƐĞ ĨƌŽŵ ϭϬƐƋŵ ʹ ϰϬƋŵ͘ ^ĞĐƵƌŝƚLJ ĂůĂƌŵ͕ ŶĞǁ ŵŽĚĞƌŶ Įƚ ŽƵƚ͕ ůŽƚƐ ŽĨ ŶĂƚƵƌĂů ůŝŐŚƚ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ͘ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŶŽǁ͊
>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϳϱϬƉĐŵ н '^d н K'^ Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭϲϵ͕ϬϬϬ t͘/͘t͘K͘ Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184
>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ &ƌŽŵ ΨϲϱϬƉĐŵ н ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ĨĞĞ Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859
WĞƌĨĞĐƚůLJ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŝƐ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ĞŶƚƌŽ ^ŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ Θ ŝƐ ƐŵĂĐŬ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵŝĚĚůĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƚĂŝů ƉƌĞĐŝŶĐƚ͘ dŚĞ ƚĞŶĂŶƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ĮƩĞĚ ŽƵƚ ƚŚŝƐ ϵϱŵϮ͕ ĮƌƐƚ ŇŽŽƌ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŝŶƚŽ ϲ ŐůĂƐƐ ƉĂƌƟƟŽŶĞĚ ŽĸĐĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ďŽĂƌĚ ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ͘ dŚŝƐ ǀĞƌLJ ƵƉŵĂƌŬĞƚ ŽĸĐĞ ǁŽŶ͛ƚ ďĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ůŽŶŐ͘
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Cool runnings
Cutting edge
THIS distribution business includes a 2009 refrigerated Hino truck in excellent condition, which has been regularly serviced. The pick-up point for the set daily round is in Dandenong and deliveries are made Monday to Friday to food industries in the northern suburbs. After operating the business for 27 years, the vendor wishes to retire.
THIS well-presented hair salon, located in the heart of Frankston, opens for business Tuesday to Saturday with Monday by appointment only. There are 8 cutting stations and 3 shampoo basins. The business could suit someone just starting out in the industry. The monthly rental is $2170.40 with 8 years on the lease.
Refrigerated transport, DANDENONG Price: $355,000 Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151
Hair salon, FRANKSTON Price: $45,000 + SAV Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151
Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au
50 Playne Street Frankston
Tel: (03) 9781 1588 CLEANING
CAFE / TAKEAWAY
HAIR & BEAUTY
BEAUTY, HAIR & NAILS
FLORIST
MECHANICAL REPAIRS
Regular income 2 days a week. Area is Frankston, Mordialloc, &KHOVHD .H\VERURXJK :RUN KUV SHU GD\ SHUIHFW IRU UHWLUHG couple or Mum in-between school hours.
Prime location opposite Frankston
$19,500
URGENT SALE
Unisex salon in Hastings, has 6 cutting stations, 2 basins, GU\HUV *UHDW ÂżUVW EXVLQHVV opportunity, cheap rent, loyal clients. Vendor will assist with changeover
$29,950 + sav
$40,000 + sav
$50,000 inc. stock
SHOE RETAIL
FISH & CHIPS
INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY
GIFTS & HOMEWARES
CLEANING
Family shoe shop, impressive presentation, main street, no competition. Long lease options, HDV\ WR UXQ ZLWK VWDII FDVXDO over Xmas period. Vendor happy to assist with changeover.
Large modern shop in Somerville with good equipment inc coolroom, large preparation area. Bright and ZHOO SUHVHQWHG 7UDGHV ò GD\V ORQJ OHDVH JRRG SRWHQWLDO WR IXUWKHU increase takings
Large modern shop opens 5 days 6am to 3pm. Seats 15 inside plus more outside in undercover courtyard. Long lease. Must sell!
3OHDVXUH WR UXQ WKLV IXOO\ PDQDJHG ORYHO\ VKRS LQ D EXV\ UHWDLO commercial location, also selling jewellery lines. Only 5 days a week with short hours. Full assistance will be given with changeover.
Established almost 30yrs covering :HVWHUQSRUW %D\ DUHD 'HIHQFH KRXVLQJ FRPPHUFLDO RIÂżFHV UHDO HVWDWH 6WURQJ ÂżQDQFLDOV DOO equipment as needed, vendor DVVLVWDQFH RIIHUHG
6 cutting stations, 2 basins, spray tan room, waxing room, kitchen ODXQGU\ 7UDGHV 7XHV WR 6DW Computerised system, can be HDVLO\ PDQDJHG LI GHVLUHG %ULJKW and airy presentation.
NOW $69,950 + sav
$70,000 + sav
$70,000 + sav
$90,000 inc. stock
$110,000 + sav
CAFE & TAKEAWAY Opens Monday to Friday, 7am to SP LQ WKH KHDUW RI )UDQNVWRQ UHWDLO and commercial district. Close to train station, medical centre, library $UWV &HQWUH
$110,000 + sav
rail station. This is a cheap EXVLQHVV LQ QHHG RI DQ RZQHU operator and keen marketer. Selling at equipment value only.
All repairs inc. trans reconditioning and air-conditioning. Trades 5 days, FXUUHQWO\ IXOO\ PDQDJHG *RRG 6XE OHW VSDFH RIIHUV DVVXUHG LQFRPH HTXLSPHQW LQF KRLVWV RIÂżFH )XOO\ FRPSXWHULVHG TXDOLÂżHG VWDII waiting room. Main road position, RZQHU ZLOO DVVLVW ZLWK FRQWLQXLW\ RI regular clients. N &XUUHQWO\ PDQDJHG ZLWK JRRG SURÂżWV 9HU\ DWWUDFWLYH ZLWK EHDXW\ URRPV
$75,000 + sav
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$58,500 + sav HAIR SALON
HAIR SALON
INDIAN RESTAURANT
FISHING TACKLE
LADIES SHOES
Currently managed, kiosk style in busy Bayside Shopping Centre. All new equipment when set up less than 2 years ago. Seats 34. Vendor will trial on $5,000 pw. Trades centre hours
On Premises licence, opens 6
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High-end shoes and accessories
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Brick shop on main street and 3
in busy Mornington. Pro-active
changed. Large commercial kitchen,
bedroom, brick-veneer home on
business exposure in town.
well positioned on Nepean Highway.
waterway. Est 1970.
Website with potential to add web
Seats 120.
NOW $120,000 + sav
$120,000 + sav
Business $150,000 + sav Freehold $800,000
CAFE & BAKERY
FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD
FISH & CHIPS
'XFWHG YDFXXP VHFXULW\ V\VWHPV IRU QHZ H[LVWLQJ KRPHV ',< NLWV RU IXOO\ LQVWDOOHG (VW \UV VXSSOLHU database, established clients inc builders. 3 vehicles included. FREEHOLD $270,000
Large premises with coolroom, IUHH]HU URRP DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ 6HDWV LQVLGH RXWVLGH +XJH DPRXQW RI HTXLSPHQW LQ H[FHOOHQW condition. Close to beach on Nepean Highway. Opens 6 days.
$120,000 + sav
DRY CLEANING
DVD & VIDEO HIRE
Long established in prime area.
Large shop, very neat and tidy
Near new equipment, new lease
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Great location at entrance to new 6KRSSLQJ &HQWUH PRGHUQ LQYLWLQJ VWDWLRQV EDVLQ VWDII URRP /DUJH EDVH RI UHSHDW FDVK FXVWRPHUV Owner working part-time with 7 partWLPH VWDII RQ URVWHU 2SHQV ò GD\V
Adjacent shops, bakery/kitchen and FDIp UHWDLO VDOHV LQWHUQDO DFFHVV between. Very well presented with KLJK TXDOLW\ HTXLSPHQW VSDFLRXV ZRUN DUHD &DIp VHDWV LQ RXW Fine European cakes, pastries etc
$185,000 + sav
$189,000 + sav
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
WORK 2 DAYS A WEEK
available, some alterations
Has 25,000 DVDs. Excellent
done. Pick ups and deliveries.
takings, easy to manage, huge
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$180,000 + sav
MASSAGE
PET STORE
Traditional Thai massage in 3 locations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Berwick (4 rooms) &UDQERXUQH URRPV Pakenham (5 rooms). Clean URRPV HDFK YHQXH KDV IRRW massage chairs. Can be bought separately..
6XSSOLHV ORFDO IDPLOLHV IDUPV holidaymakers with pet supplies DQG DQLPDO IHHG /DUJH VKRZURRP IDFWRU\ ZLWK DTXDULXP K\GUREDWK All stock delivered, long lease, ZHEVLWH &RQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ DSSOLHV
$259,000 + sav
$260,000 + sav
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Peace at last: This photograph was taken in the forest of Compiègne after reaching an agreement for the armistice that ended the First World War. The train carriage was given to Ferdinand Foch for military use by the manufacturer, Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits. Foch is second from the right.
Hitler railroaded French WHEN Adolf Hitler received word from the French government that it wished to negotiate an armistice in June 1940, Hitler selected Compiègne Forest as the site for the negotiations. As Compiègne was the site of the 1918 armistice ending the Great War with a humiliating defeat for Germany, Hitler saw the location as a supreme moment of revenge for Germany over France. Hitler decided to sign the armistice in the same rail carriage where the Germans had signed the 1918 armistice. However, in the last sentence of the preamble, the drafters inserted “However, Germany does not have the intention to use the armistice conditions and armistice negotiations as a form of humiliation against such a valiant opponent” referring to the French forces. Furthermore, in Article 3, Clause 2, the drafters stated that their intention was not to heavily occupy northwest France after cessation of hostilities with Britain. In the same railway carriage in which the 1918 armistice was signed, removed from a museum building and placed on the precise spot where it was located in 1918, Hitler sat in the same chair in which Marshal Ferdinand Foch had sat when he faced the representatives of the defeated German empire. After listening to the reading of the preamble, Hitler – in a calculated gesture of disdain toward the French delegates – left the carriage, as Foch had done in 1918, leaving the negotiations to his Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (High Command of the Armed Forces) Chief, General Wilhelm Keitel. The armistice site was demolished by the Germans on Hitler’s orders three days later. The carriage was taken to Berlin as a trophy
Victory, for now: Joachim von Ribbentrop, left, Walther von Brauchitsch, Hermann Göring, Rudolf Hess, Adolf Hitler and an unknown officer in front of the armistice carriage.
of war, along with pieces of a large stone tablet that bore the inscription (in French): Here on the eleventh of November 1918 succumbed the criminal pride of the German Reich. Vanquished by the free peoples which it tried to enslave. The Alsace-Lorraine Monument, depicting a German eagle impaled by a sword, was destroyed and all evidence of the site obliterated, with the notable exception of the statue of Marshal Foch: Hitler ordered it to be left intact so that it would be honouring only a wasteland. The railway carriage was taken to Crawinkel in Thuringia in 1945, where it was destroyed by SS troops and the remains buried. After the war, German POW labour was used to restore the armistice site. The stone tablet’s pieces were recovered and reassembled, and a replica of the railway carriage placed at the site. The Alsace-Lorraine monument was rebuilt from scratch.
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Brutal murder at Mt Martha never solved By Isabel Cassidy HOMICIDE detectives who investigated the murder of 14-year-old Shirley May Collins, whose battered body was found in September 1953 at Mt Martha, described the murder as “one of the most vicious and sadistic in the history of Victoria”. The investigation was said to be one of the biggest and most intensive manhunts in the history of Australian crime. Shirley Collins was described as a young, shy, smiling and innocent girl. Her father had died and her mother remarried and moved to Queensland. She was one of four foster children living with her foster parents, Mr and Mrs A E Collins. Shirley left her Reservoir home at 7.15pm on Saturday 12 September to go to a teenagers’ party in Richmond and had promised her foster mother she would return home early. The party was at the home of a young workmate; guests were mostly teenage members of Coles staff where Shirley worked. Ron Holmes, 21, of Chelsea, had arranged to meet her at Richmond station at 8pm. Holmes waited for nearly an hour and then went to the party alone. Mrs Collins sensed something was wrong when her daughter did not return home by midnight. Early Sunday morning, Mrs Collins took her worries to a policeman who lived nearby. The constable dismissed the mother’s fears, saying Shirley must have missed the last train and was probably sleeping at a girlfriend’s place and would be home in the morning. But eight hours later he referred Mrs Collins to the CIB. Police received information that a girl answering Shirley’s description, and who they were almost certain was Shirley, was seen getting into a car near Regent CHK station only a few minutes before she was to have boarded a bus to take her to the city. Police believed the girl accepted a lift, expecting to be taken to her destination at Richmond, but instead was driven to Mt Martha. A large squad of CIB defectives and police worked 24 hour days in an endeavour to locate the murder scene. They searched the Mt Martha and Dromana areas, questioning people who may have been able to provide clues. At least five people saw Shirley body without realising she was dead; they presumed it was a girl sunbaking. People told police they had seen Shirley and a well-spoken young man in Mornington on Saturday and Sunday nights. She was seen with the man at a hotel on Saturday night. Mr Allan Downs, the licensee of Mornington’s Grand Hotel, recognised Shirley’s photo as soon as it was shown to him by the police. Downs told police, “Shirley walked into the hotel lounge with a man about 26 to 30 soon after 8.30pm. I noticed them particularly because the lounge was empty, which is unusual on a Saturday night. I asked them if they were bona fide travellers and they said ‘Yes’ and sat down at a table a few feet from us. “They had one glass of beer each; then they got up and left at about 8.50pm. This drew my attention because it is unusual for anyone to have just one glass of beer on a Saturday night. Although I did not notice the pair laughing or joking, they seemed quite friendly. “As the girl left the lounge, she turned her head and smiled and said ‘Goodnight. Thank you very much’. The girl could have passed for an adult
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Last smile: One of the final photos taken of Shirley Collins. for her hair was done differently to the photo, but I feel sure it was her.” Shirley Collins was then seen at a cafe in Mornington on the Sunday night. An employee of the cafe, Mrs Larkins, recognised a photograph of Shirley. She said, “The girl was with a youth aged about 18, with a long, pointed nose, brushed back hair, and of medium build”. In the early morning of Monday 14 September, the body of Shirley Collins was discovered at Mt Martha by Lionel Liardit.
Police believed the three broken beer bottles found near her battered body were the cause of her death. She had been the victim of a brutal attack. A bottle, heavy with beer, had been smashed on her head and knocked her unconscious. Two other bottles, tops still firmly clamped, had been shattered against the back of her head. The pretty face of Shirley Collins had been completely destroyed by blocks of cement. Her nose, jaw, cheekbones and forehead were broken.
Evidence at the murder scene indicated the man who killed her was shrewd and dangerous, and had given police few clues to his identity. The 73-year-old man told police that his fox terrier, Bombo, had drawn his attention to the body. “I was walking along Marine Drive to pick up my mail,” he said. “Bombo was chasing rabbits and wallabies then ran into the grounds of the house and came back barking and tugging the cuff of my trousers. I wasn’t in any hurry and Bombo’s a pretty intelligent dog so I went to see what was worrying him. I saw the body.” Liardit was shaken by the horror of his discovery. Later medical examination showed Shirley had been dead for 10 to 12 hours.
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Her clothes had been ripped from her body and thrown in trees and scrub. A stocking, still fastened to a suspender belt, was found on a tree stump. Evidence at the murder scene indicated the man who killed her was shrewd and dangerous, and had given police few clues to his identity. Detectives ruled out the theory that Shirley had been abducted and taken to Mornington Peninsula by force. They believed the car used was stolen and later abandoned. Days later, a shoe was found suspended about 1.5 metres off the ground on the branch of a tree about 10 metres from the scene of the mur-
der. Inspector F Hobley, Chief of the Scientific Bureau, found the missing shoe by chance. He brushed aside a bush to get past, and the shoe fell to the ground. Officers involved in the investigation were puzzled to explain why dozens of police and civilians who searched the murder scene on previous days did not find the shoe. They thought the shoe may have been brought back to the murder scene. Police were anxious to interview a young man over the brutal slaying of Shirley Collins. Inspector Donnelly, who was in charge of the investigations, said, “The man may be able to assist us greatly”. Police believed the man and a young girl called at Mr Hubbard’s store in Tyabb about 9.30pm on the night of Shirley’s death. They were seen travelling in a dark coloured sedan perhaps a 1940 model Vauxhall. Inspector Donnelly said, “At about 11.45 on the same night, a light coloured sedan of Vauxhall, Vanguard or Holden size with a chrome radiator and fittings was seen parked at the side of the roadway in Marine Drive, near Safety Beach, about a quarter of a mile from where Shirley’s body was found”. Police believed a man and a woman had been in the car for some time. “There is little doubt that this couple saw something that would be of great assistance to the investigators,” Inspector Donnelly said. He urged any person knowing the identity of the couple to come forward. A radio broadcast of the possible events leading to Shirley Collins death was the first made in Victorian crime history and was similar to one broadcast in Sydney in 1952. “We are hoping that the radio dramatisation will yield just one small point that will enable us to unravel the mystery,” Inspector Donnelly said. “I am still certain that someone in Melbourne can supply the missing link. We have questioned so many criminals, perverts and suspects that our field will narrow quickly as soon as we get the link.” Australia-wide interest was focused on the inquest into the murder of Shirley Collins, conducted by Coroner J R Burke after a 14-month search for her killer. On Wednesday 20 October 1954, 14 witnesses gave evidence at the Melbourne Coroner’s Court. A young married woman, who arrived under police escort with her head covered by a hood, gave evidence at the inquest. Mr Burke ordered that the woman’s name should not be published and that she be referred to as “Mrs X”. The woman, a “New Australian”, said she saw Shirley Collins talking to a man aged between 40 and 45 in a car at Richmond on the night she was killed. She had identified the girl from pictures in newspapers and other photographs. After the 14 witnesses had given evidence, Mr Burke found that the girl was murdered by an unknown person and had a terrifying experience. “She was an innocent victim of a murderer;, her body was shockingly mutilated. How she was lured to the scene remains a mystery. It is regrettable that efforts by the police to trace the fiend responsible for his revolting crime have so far not met with success,” Mr Burke said. Inspector Donnelly, who assisted the coroner, said later that the case was not closed and investigations had been carried out even in the past 24 hours. Another police interview was conducted in Bairnsdale on Saturday 6
November when Detective Sergeant F Adam and Detective Kevin McMahon of Russell Street Homicide Squad interviewed a middle-aged man who had lived at East Melbourne near where Shirley Collins was last seen alive, but had left the area about the time of her death. The detectives returned to Melbourne and stated it had not taken them any closer to solving the case. A year later, a 37-year-old man “confessed” to police that he had murdered Shirley at Mt Martha. The man told police he knew Shirley for at least two years before she died. He was a close friend of Shirley’s mother. He insisted several times that on the night of 12 September, he drove Shirley to Mt Martha and killed her because they had argued throughout that night. Detectives questioned him for three and a half hours but after he failed to reconstruct his movements and draw diagrams of the area where Shirley’s body was found, they released him. Inspector Donnelly, who led the interrogation, said, “The man was the first who had confessed to having killed Shirley, but this is the first time anyone has tried hard to convince us that he was the killer”. Inspector Donnelly said he and Senior Detective Noel Wilby, of the homicide squad, were convinced the man was innocent. “Although it was nearly a year since Shirley was killed, there is no reason to suppose that the murderer will not be found. We are still quite hopeful.” The murder of Shirley May Collins was Victoria’s most publicised and most baffling crime of the era. Hundreds of people watched in sorrow as Shirley was buried at Preston Cemetery on 18 September 1953. The funeral service was conducted by Reverend J Sharman who said, “The man who killed her will be ultimately brought to judgement for his crime against society”. Police teams interviewed more than 4000 people without finding a vital clue to identify the murderer. At times they had strong suspects, but none of them proved to be the killer. Newspapers headlined the story for months and the murder is still unsolved to this day. Isabel Cassidy wrote this story from original sources while on work experience with MP News Group.
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Life as a tyrannical older brother By Stuart McCullough THE worm has officially turned. For safety’s sake, it has used its indicator and checked its mirrors before doing so, but there can be no doubt. From this moment on everything is different. Assumptions that have set like concrete over the past four decades now count for nothing. It is officially year zero. That’s because my brother, Cam, turns 40 this week. Although many families would celebrate this milestone with cake and some kind of present, I choose to recognise it in an altogether different fashion. Forget signing a card. Or even buying a present. This year, my brother’s birthday is about one simple thing: sweet, sweet revenge. That may sound a little ungenerous, if not downright rude. But this is no mere random attack on a sibling, but, instead, a universal karmic alignment of a far greater magnitude. For as long as I can remember, my position as the eldest child in our family has been unassailable for 361 days out of every year. I enjoyed all the perks of office – the right to travel in the front seat on the way home from school, the right to administer a “pinch and a punch” on the first day of every month and the right to have possession of the television remote control. But for four, gruesome days a year, this splendid existence would come under threat. The reason for this rather major disturbance in the Force is simple – each year my brother and I are the same age for four days. To say we fought like cats and dogs is possibly, of itself, an act of animal cruelty. Determined
to make as much hay as four days of sunshine would reasonably allow, my brother took every available opportunity to remind me that we were now the same age and I was no longer the boss of him. My attempts to point out that I had a 361-day lead over him were to no effect. He was entirely unmoved and took possession of the remote control to reinforce the point. Suddenly my big brother powers were rendered completely useless. It was
like forcing Superman to strap on a pair of Kryptonite underpants. He did not so much challenge my authority as he did my entire reason for existence. At the time, it felt like a massive injustice – the kind that deserves if not a pre-emptive military strike then the strictest of sanctions. But in the years since, I have taken time to reflect and, I’ll admit, I now see things differently. In retrospect, it is little wonder that Cameron took every chance he could
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– no matter how fleeting – to cast off the chains of my oppressive reign of terror. Because it is true to say that in those years I was not just an older brother. I was a despot. There are many different kinds of older brothers. There are those who are simply disinterested and treat younger members of the family as though they don’t exist. That was never really an option for me. Our geographical isolation meant I was unable to traipse off to the local shopping centre to hang out with a bunch of like-minded malingering youths. Even getting to the nearest milk bar required an overnight hike. Like it or not, we were stuck with each other. It’s little wonder that we went a little stir crazy from time to time. Some older brothers trade in violence and beat their siblings into submission. Not me. My preferred theatre for sibling warfare was the mind. It was there that I acted out my treacherous schemes and plots. To think of it now makes me cringe with embarrassment. Indeed, the list of cruel and unusual taunts I directed at my various brothers and sisters is simply far too appalling to publish here. It is enough to say that I once enraged my brother so much that he knocked a hole in my door. A brown patch of Selley’s disturbingly named “Spakfiller” on an otherwise white door would continue as a reminder in years to come of my ability to be awful. Once, I emptied my money box onto the top of the Coonara heater and invited my brothers to help himself. For those of you unfamiliar with it,
the Coonara wood-fire heater is a large black metal box that radiates heat. It is so hot to the touch that you generally place a protective grill at the front to prevent the unfamiliar from losing a layer of skin. Naturally, coins soak up heat like a sponge and my brother’s enthusiasm for collecting abandoned coinage was suddenly balanced by a burning sensation. It is often said that itchy palms mean that you’re about come into some money. Burning palms, however, means that you will shortly require some kind of medical treatment. No wonder my brother thought he should rise up against me by claiming the mantle of “eldest child”. As richly as I deserved it, I can stand the annual mutiny no more. But, as with most things in life, there is a tipping point and that tipping point is 40 years of age. For the next four days, my brother and I will both be 40. I know he won’t call to say I’m not the boss of him as those days are far behind us. It is time to seek revenge for every time he tried to challenge my authority. This year, it will be me who rings him. Yes, I will be the one who takes pleasure in the fact that we are the same age. This may sound cruel, but old habits die hard before producing a series of ever-less successful sequels. But that is beside the point. For now it is enough to say that by teasing my brother in this manner, I will once again become the tyrant I was always supposed to be. Happy birthday, Cam. www.stuartmccullough.com
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Serving the community for 40 years 1972 to 2010 The Rotary Club of Dromana celebrated the 40th anniversary of its inauguration on Saturday 13 October 2012, at the Old Flinders Shire Offices in Dromana. More than 100 past and present members and their partners attended a night of nostalgia, entertainment and fun. The first club president was Bill Speedie, with the charter being granted on 15 October 1972. Meetings were held at the Dromana Hotel on Thursday evenings. Les Liddell and David Jarman were foundation charter members and remain still in the club. Other foundation members, now retired, who attended were Alf Warfe and John O’Donohue. Also attending were 28 past presidents and 25 Paul Harris Award recipients. Members of the official party included District Governor Tony Spring and his wife Carla, Assistant Governor Dick Cox and his wife Julie, Governor Elect Tim Moore and his wife Jane and representing the Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye was president Neil Stitt More than 50 past members attended the celebrations along with another 55 current members and their partners. Current president Lyn Lewis said: “I offer a very warm welcome to you all tonight” and spoke about the need for Rotary community projects to be a mix of hard work and fun. “We are a fun club,” she said. Chairman for the night was mayor Frank Martin.
District Governor Tony Spring stated that “Rotarians should be very proud of the contributions they make in the community and particularly highlighting the Rotary International Polio Prevention Program.” His wife Carla talked about a special school project that she has started, which assists disadvantaged children in India. President Lyn Lewis presented Carla with a cheque for $500 to go toward the project. Entertainment was provided by the all-singing and dancing Red Hill Hillbillies and Cr Martin was interviewed with three current club members about “How they met their wives” and “What happened on their honeymoon”. The wives were then given the chance to give their views. This was a hit with everyone as they each recounted their experiences. Foundation member and past president Les Liddell spoke about the early years of the club. “Members were men only and dress for meetings was suit and tie. Members were addressed as mister and wives were only involved as guests. Various community projects were started and grew as the years progressed,” he said. Another foundation member and past president, David Jarman, gave a snapshot of the special community activities over the years. David stated “that well over $100,000 has been raised in the community and has been used to fund projects like Christmas Carols and special Christmas trees, the Dromana Tourist Information Centre, art and craft shows and refurbishment of the Old Shire Offices”. David said “women are now very welcome to become members, various Probus Clubs have been started in the area as well as the Red Hill Scouts. We have been involved in many student exchange programs and group study programs, and numerous student scholarships have been awarded to students in the local area”. David spoke about overseas assistance programs in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Fiji, with members visiting and providing assistance on many occasions. “A current project is the development of a BMX track at the Hillview Community Reserve in Boundary Rd, Dromana. We have been working with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council on developing the reserve and hope to complete the project for the benefit of the youth in the local community in the near future.” Special thanks were paid by Lyn Lewis to Les
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Performance FOR more than 30 Port Fairy Folk Music Festival has celebrated folk, roots, blues and world music to become one of the staples of the Australian musical year. It is known as one of the great folk festivals of the world and this year’s line-up was described as mind blowing. The 37th festival will add to the rich tapestry of the summer music season and already confirmed for 2013 are Arlo Guthrie, Gurrumul, Kate Miller-Heidke, Ruthie Foster, Christine Anu, Eric Bogle, Finbar Furey and Glen Hansard. Like his father Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie has carved out a career as a folksinger and songwriter with a social conscience who leavens political messages with humour. His 1967 album Alice’s Restaurant established him as more than just the son of Woody. Scottish-born Eric Bogle is considered to be one of the finest songwriters in the modern folk tradition and many international artists such as Joan Baez, The Dubliners and The Pogues have recorded his material. His classics include And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda and The Green Fields of France, with many cover versions recorded by Slim Dusty, John Williamson and Deniese Morrison. The festival is on Labor Day long weekend, 8-11 March 2013. Tickets (03) 5568 2227 or www.portfairyfolkfestival.com *** TO celebrate a life-changing year, a number of artists from the television show The Voice have collaborated for The Voices of Christmas, a collection of Christmas songs to be released 9 November. The album features many favourite performers from the show including a rendition of Merry Christmas Baby from winner Karise Eden. Darren Percival sings Winter Wonderland, Rachael Leahcar performs Jingle Bell Rock, Sarah De Bono sings All I Want For Christmas Is You plus many more from the entire cast. Sarah De Bono said: “I’m honoured to be singing one of the greatest and most popular Christ-
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A Grain of Salt LIKE most men, I was indoctrinated into male superiority at birth. True, females were better at playing jacks and excelled in class up to year eight, but thankfully a move to an all-male high school quashed any doubts I may have had. Some males retained these doubts and joined the Greens, but we, the majority, walked tall; social custom prevailed. It was never misogyny, simply a realisation of the state of play on Planet Earth. Julia’s speech to Tony was a gem devoid of motivational comments, apparently? From a long, long build up she was simply giving Tony what he earned. You can twist and turn Julia’s verbal payout any way you like, depending on your political bias, but it was galvanising and deserved the international attention. Like most males, it’s not easy to play second fiddle to a female. Tony resents this, moreso because day after day, despite his verbal attacks, she remains the Queen Bee, and it hurts. Some things are best looked at from a simplistic point of view. We overrate politicians. Human nature is common to all and in that respect politicians are no Einsteins. *** SPEAKING of politics, where is the inspiration? With previous leaders on both sides, their respective followers would have faith, trust even, in their visions and ideals. Can the same be said of Julia and Tony? More likely the support for one (aside from birth bias) is because they do not support the other, state and federal. And all these side issues steeped in hypocrisy: the gambling, from which they make millions and repay probably less than 1 per cent to warn us of the evils? The tobacco with billions to them and ugly drawings to warn us? Rudd did the first big price hike on cigarettes with the superior belief that we required educating? Who is “we”? Lately it’s beer and wine casks, the thrust of costing us more in the guise of our good health but resulting in more for government coffers. In fact, it becomes a form of prohibition with the bottom line always being that it’s unfair on the poorer people. Are you listening pollies? Pity the single mothers
who like a smoke and the odd glass. Is that evil? Pity we can’t legislate against morality. But they don’t think that way. They are above thinking. And state politics? Well, the mention of Matthew Guy and Geoff Shaw is sufficient. “When a state becomes a croupier, it is closer to its end than its beginning.” John Raulston Saul *** I LOVE a good Catholic, don’t you? I’m never sure what it means but I love the sound. Some of my friends, my late wife, were (are?) Catholics. Some good, some simply Catholics. All embracing. Tony Abbott, Christopher Pyne, Eric Abetz and honest Joe Hockey; all good Catholics. Even Tony’s replacement in the near future, Malcolm Turnbull, is a good Catholic. Cardinal George Pell is best described as an extra good devout Catholic. And then we have Kevin Andrews, declaring marriage may help prevent cancer, unless of course you’re gay. Amazing stuff. When the Liberals gain power in 2013 we will be in good hands, religiously speaking. And Julia, well, she’s a non-believer. St Peter will be waiting for her. Nobody learns from history, or are we in good hands? Me? I have no opinion whatever their religious beliefs and my hands are ageing fast. *** A FORMER head of the Futures Fund on 7.30 was saying Australia could go down the same financial path as the Greeks. But we pay taxes? Nope, they go in welfare payments one way or the other. The problem is our ever-increasing balance of payments, as in overseas debt, the housing market and the Australian dollar, I think? My 1965 accountancy qualifications were no help. He wasn’t blaming either party or the banks, simply we walk a tricky path. Labor did well during the financial crash aftermath but erred in giving cash handouts apparently. Telling it like it is (or was) without political bias. So who will we blame if matters get worse? The politicians and the banks obviously, as did the Greeks without cause. Strangely, while the Irish blamed the same culprits (and paid
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taxes), they did not hit the streets like the Greeks; they simply voted the government out at the next election or, as they do, emigrated. *** CREATIVITY in writing is quite simple when you subtract all the rubbish written about it. It’s about letting your imagination out to play. Easier perhaps when you’re young, so stay young forever. No imagination, no creativity, and we all have imagination. Use it. Arm yourself with your ideas, ignore any criticism, have faith, and your imagination, history, unique point of view will feed your soul. Care about your work, that’s the whole point. Don’t expect anyone else to get fired up if you aren’t. Okay? The same goes for visual and performing arts. Culture; never be frightened. It’s only a word. Over to you, before it passes you by. 80 is the cut-off point. *** NUMBER 4 in the Melbourne Cup. I pick it every year so eventually I’ll be spot on. Evening Peal was my last winner, 1956; I’m overdue. Prince Charles and Camilla in town; heaven on a stick? Readers may recall my reference to my seven teeth. Make that six, which is six more than the UN Security Council. “I believe imagination is stronger than knowledge, myth is more potent than history, dreams are more powerful than facts, hope always triumphs over experience, laughter is the only cure for grief and love is stronger than death.” Robert Fulghum I’m taking a break, returning mid-December. Keep yourselves nice... cliffie9@bigpond.com
ALISTAIR bought a new fishing boat as advised by Poppy. He made sure the motor was a four-stroke so he would not add to an already polluted bay system. He also bought “local” on the peninsula. This set him back a lot of “thousands”, three or four more than disclosed to his wife, the lovely Aubrey. He also purchased a yearly ticket for boat ramps, or actually just some of them on the peninsula (funny that!), figuring this was the best option. As you cannot catch fish without gear, he also spent a couple more of those four nought things on getting the right rods and reels, lines, lures and tackle. Boy was he ready to supply his family and friends with fresh fish and delectable calamari. Bring it on, he said. He heard about the Tea Tree festival at Mornington where big snapper are presented to the weighmaster for prizes and thought he might give that a go. First, though, he needed a bit of experience in getting the snapper in the boat. Off (to a boat ramp near you) he went at an ungodly hour in the morning. He was excited and ready to go. Fresh bait had been purchased, together with soft plastics and fish-attracting sprays. The lovely Aubrey had made coffee and sandwiches, and Alistair had some stubbies on ice to celebrate the catch. What could possibly go wrong? On arrival at the entrance to the parking area for boats and trailers, Alistair could not believe his eyes – the whole place was gridlocked. He parked in the non-moving queue 400 metres from the ramp, and did what the other drivers were doing – walked down to check out the action at the ramp. He could not believe what he saw. In lane one was the bonnet and roof of a white Mazda four-wheel drive just visible above the water with a boat sort of trying to float still attached to its trailer. Alistair did not think this was quite normal, but a lot of onlookers were laughing and cheering. In lane two were two cars with boats on trailers wedged up against each other, and two men were “punching the stuffing” out of each other. To add to the pandemonium, blokes were tooting car horns and shouting obscenities. Alistair asked an older gentleman standing quietly on the side if this was normal. He replied it was for the whole snapper season, and that it was great entertainment every day and that he would not miss it for quids. Alistair went back to his boat, drove most of the way home, pulled up on the side of the road, ate his sandwiches, drank the coffee, and then the stubbies (he was almost home and hoped that blue highway patrol car was not around) and drove the last 200 metres and into his driveway. The lovely Aubrey asked him about his fishing trip and he told her it was the most amazing experience of his life, and could she go shopping as he had to make a phone call. That’s when the phone rang at my place! Funny that. Poppy’s solution I told Alistair that what he witnessed was normal because the shire spent heaps of money on bike tracks, and nothing on boat ramps and parking facilities, while at the same time, promoting the beach and water activities. I explained the reason boat owners had to pay to use the ramps, and bike riders didn’t to use the tracks, was because of a lack of planning and forethought, but the council needed the ramp money to spend on self-advertising. I told him to wait until February when everyone had done enough damage to their cars and boats, and were recovering from assault injuries, and then he could fish to his heart’s content. I explained big snapper are not great eating anyway, and to further his experience to take his stubbies and watch the carnage at the boat ramp for entertainment until then. I also pointed out that the council could have insisted that “Cove” place at Safety Beach include a much bigger public boat ramp that was not “daylight hours only” when they approved the original development to relieve the congestion, but that’s another story. Poppy will solve problems every fortnight.
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COT, Ikea, white, wooden, mattress never used, plus high chair, Baby Club, EC. $150. 0413 359 295. Endeavour Hills.
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HOTPLATE, electric, Blanco, 4 burner and matching rangehood, new in box. $250 the pair. 8770-0150. Berwick.
AIR CONDITIONER, portable, Noble Cool, as new condition, remote control, $390. 03 9547-2703. BED, Queen, federation style, one year old plus 2 x 3 drawers, VGC. $150. 5941-1223. Pakenham.
BILLIARD TABLE, 9ft x 4ft 6” dismantled for easy transport, 6 turned legs, pool accessories and removable top. $1,200ono. 5989-0213. Flinders. BUFFET HUTCH, 2 drawers, 4 glass shelves, 2 cupboards, GC. $300. 9708-6542. Narre Warren. CAPPUCCINO MAKER, Kambrook, as new, KES110 model, $70ono. 5975-8053. Mornington. DEMOLITION SAW, Stihl T.S.350, good working order. $550. 0412 402 984.
DINING TABLE, and chairs, Light timber, some of the chairs do have marks GC. $350. 5941 8691. Pakenham.
DRAPES, professionally made, pinch pleated, rubber lined, EC, latte/coffee with black swirls, 2100L x 1450W. 2100L x 2200W. $375. 0402 584 414. Berwick. FISH TANK, 1340mmL x 430mmW x 610mmD, in timber cabinet with accessories. $500ono. 0434 057 590. Cranbourne North. FURNITURE, 1 X TV unit, 1 x coffee table, 1 x lamp table, dark chocolate, all EC. $700 the lot. 0409 789 322, Essendon.
SPA, outdoor, cedar, portable, sandstone colour, hot/cold, seats 4 plus, VGC, new lockdown cover, economical, massages, heater/blower, $2,999 ono. 0409 747 918. Beaconsfield.
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LOUNGE SUITE, floral, 3 seater, 2 x 1 seaters, EC. $150. 9703-2860. Narre Warren.
TRICYCLE, electric, spare battery pack, GC, indicators, big shopping basket. $800 ono. 87530224. Berwick
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BIKE, Competition racing, cost over $3,000, with receipt, only ridden twice, still as new. $1,200. 0400 701 386. Pakenham.
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LOUNGE SUITE, Davis, 1x2 seater and 3 chairs, mountain ash frame, pastel check upholstery, matching china cabinet, side tables, cushion stools, EC, $650. 59811462. Rosebud. MATTRESS, Bodycare, single, as new, still in packaging. $100. 0427 180 480. Berwick.
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MOBILITY SCOOTER, 4 wheel, aluminium shopping box fitted, headlights, stop, tail and blinker lights, EC, genuine reason for selling. Paid $3,000, will sell for $1,900. 59403981. OUTDOOR SETTING, Australian made, 50ml stainless steel frame, merbau slats, brand new, 2m x 1m with benches. $1,600. 5973-4449.
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PORTABLE TOILET, 20 litre capacity, fully self contained, no connections needed, great for boat or camping etc. brand new in box. $85. 0419 668 981. Narre Warren North.
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Ducs peck Sharks, Reds knock off Ballam PROVINCIAL
By IT Gully MOOROODUC is in a strong position to cause the first big upset of the season against Sorrento. Winning the toss and batting first, the Ducs made steady progress throughout the afternoon, eventually being bowled out in the 64th over for 235. Mark Cordeux played a match-saving innings at the bottom of the order with 68, while the tail of Justin McCleary (21) and Nick Williams (20) supported him extremely well. Cordeux, McCleary and Williams took the score from 8/120 to 235. Luke Sheenan was solid at the top of the order with 47 and Stuart Plunkett
made 26. Skipper Bobby Wilson was removed for a duck, courtesy of Anthony Blackwell, who snared 5/58 off 20 overs. Sorrento openers Jedd Falck and Nick Jewell have been getting their side away to a flyer this season, but both are back in the sheds after McLeary claimed Falck and Plunkett had Jewell trapped leg before for 25. The Sharks will resume at 2/39. Mt Martha has already picked up the victory against Ballam Park. Looking for an outright, the Reds won the toss and batted first, making 5/106 in 35 overs. Martin Hand top-scored with 34, Mitch Darville hit 27 and Jason Jacoby was not out 22 before skipper Chris
Holcombe declared the innings closed. The Knights were bowled out for 102 in 40 overs. Matty Roach topscored with 43. Justin Pomeroy was the pick of the Mt Martha bowlers with 4/16 from 11 overs, while Tim Bateman snared 4/39 from 14. David Sands chipped in with 2/21. The Reds will be going all out for the outright this weekend. Mt Eliza has plenty of work to do with the ball to get the points over neighbour Peninsula Old Boys. The Old Boys won the toss and elected to bowl, which proved to be a good move by the end of the day. POB restricted the Mounties to 9/166 off 75 overs.
Justin Grant with 46 was the best of the Mounties’ bats, while Adam Mikkelson was a contributor yet again with 27. Adam Jones, Zac Fillipone, John Forrest and Dylan O’Malley all claimed two wickets each for the Old Boys. Mornington faces an uphill battle against Rye after being bowled out 142 in 66 overs. Rob Hearn opened the innings with 48 for the Dogs, and Luke Popov contributed 22. Rhys Wynne was clearly the best of the Demons’ bowlers with 4/47 from 29 overs, while Aaron Vernon and Justin King each claimed two wickets. Darren Groves bowled 13 overs for just 16 runs.
In reply, the Demons are 0/14 from nine overs. A century to Justin Bridgeman has helped Long Island to 9/229 against Heatherhill. Joel Stevenson and Andrew Tweedle played great supporting roles to Bridgeman (102) with 33 and 30 respectively. Brett Maxwell was the best of the Hills’ bowlers with 3/75 from 28 overs, while James Bolletta claimed 2/32. In the final match of the round, Baxter’s ground was unplayable for its match against Crib Point and the teams will play a one-day match this weekend.
Burdett and Weare wind back clock as Blues struggle against Braves DISTRICT By IT Gully TWO of the MPCA’s best-ever batsmen, Keith Burdett and Danny Weare, wound back the clock on Saturday by scoring centuries in MPCA District cricket. Burdett smacked 129 for Somerville against Boneo in its round three match, while Weare hit an even 100 as Langwarrin took on Flinders at B A Cairns Reserve. The triple figures ensured that both Somerville and Langwarrin passed 300, making life very difficult for the opposition. Main Ridge has set Pines a big total of 272 for victory, Delacombe Park smacked 259 against Frankston YCW, Baden Powell needs just 98 runs with nine wickets in hand to beat Hastings, and Seaford is staring down the barrel against Carrum, which needs just 46 runs to claim the 12 points.
With no points from its opening two matches, Somerville needed to produce something special against Boneo. Knowing the opposition wasn’t in the greatest of touch, Boneo sent the Eagles in to bat after winning the toss. Burdett opened the innings, rather than batting in the middle order, and out on 123 with opening partner Nick Marshall, who helped himself to 48. Andrew West then came in the middle order and hit 63, helping the home side to 7/317 from 75 overs. Stewart Mathieson, Leigh Janssen and Ryan Jellie all claimed three wickets each for Boneo. With the likes of Ben Wells and reigning league medallist David Ross unavailable to play, Danny Weare made an earlier than expected return to Langwarrin’s First XI in the game against Flinders. Coming in at three, Weare cracked 100, while Andy Johnson hit 70 after
coming off a ton the match before. Jarryd Amalfi made 46 and coach Mark Cooper 32 as Langwarrin amassed 8/319 in its 75 overs. Tom Clements was the pick of the Flinders bowlers with 4/62 off 18 overs. Hastings will need to produce something special with the ball to beat Baden Powell. Winning the toss and batting first, the Blues were scratchy early. Coach Scott Phillips got things back on track with 69, but quickly ran out of partners. With Brad Watson (23), Jake Hewitt (18) and Luke Hewitt (15) the only other three batsmen to score double figures, the bottom quickly fell out of the Blues. Hastings lost 6/10 when Tim Birch was dismissed for six. Anjula Perera was the X factor for the Braves, snaring four wickets, while John Harrison snared a couple. The Braves faced the last 12 overs
of the day after bowling the Blues out for 141. Perera made 18 before he was dismissed by Isuru Dias. Adam Landry was aggressive from the start and will resume on 26 with the Braves 1/44. Delacombe Park bounced back from an ordinary performance in its last match with the majority of the batting line-up having an impact against Frankston YCW. Nick Christides opened with 26, Connor Glendinning top-scored with 43, Joel Malcolm hit 42 and Jon Guthrie spent some time in the middle to compile 31. Shane Deal made a solid contribution at the end of the innings with 23. The Parkers were bowled out in the second last over for 259. Damien Lawrence was again the star for Seaford, this time against Carrum, scoring 51 of the team’s total of 125. A handy 14 from Andy McMannis, 13 from newcomer Warren Clark and
14 from Geoff Smith ensured the home side got passed 100. The Lions shared the wickets around, Dean Polson snaring three, and Lachy Dobson and Jeremy Graves two each. In reply, the Lions are 2/79, Shaun Foster out for 31, while Josh Dent is still at the crease on 33. McMannis and Chris Cleef were the wicket-takers. Main Ridge has set Pines a reasonable task after making 8/271 from its allotted 75 overs. Peter Mereszko was outstanding at the top of the order with 64, Gareth Wyatt backed up his 90-odd from the week before with 60, Brendan Rossborough had an impact with 49 and Travis Barker made 37. Brett Hudgson was the pick of the Pines bowlers with 4/86 from 24 overs, and Ricky Ramsdale claimed 2/54.
Hillmen and Islanders slug it out SUB-DISTRICT
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By IT Gully THE match between Red Hill and French Island will go down to the wire after 15 wickets fell on the first day in the Sub-district round three match. The game was expected to be one-sided in favour of last year’s grand finalists, but the Islanders bowled well, dismissing the highly fancied visitors for 94 in 55.4 overs. Skipper Simon Dart, coming off a couple of tons, was the first man to go for 11. Only two other players, Riley Shaw (35) and Matthew Merrifield (21), reached double figures. Aaron King bowled 10 overs and snared 3/9, Ben King picked up 2/26, including the wicket of Dart, and Tom Sullivan snared 3/8 from 11 overs. Unfortunately for the Islanders, the batsmen could not emulate the bowlers’ good work.
At stumps on day one, the home side is 4/38. Dart has two wickets and caused a run-out, and Glenn Collett clean bowled Sullivan. Rosebud has set Skye a big run chase after scoring 218 from its 75 overs on Saturday. Openers Darren Kerr (36) and Greg McCann (64) got the visitors away to a great start before lower order players Danny Helybut (42) and Leslie Parslow (32) resurrected things after the middle order collapsed. After being 0/97, the Buds slipped to 6/133 at one point. Paul Fillipone was the best of the Skye bowlers with 4/49, and Phil Clinch and Ben Milano claimed three wickets each. Balnarring has set Dromana an unreachable total of 325 for victory. Jedd Savage and Zac Klan picked up two wickets each for the Hoppers. Tyabb will have to be at its
best with the ball to defend 166 against Seaford Tigers. Teenager Jordan Watters picked up three of the first five wickets for the Tigers, while Corey Hand took the other two. David James and Ash Mills were the other multiple wickettakers for the Tigers. Jarrod White top-scored for the Yabbies with 53, Ben Van Wees opened the innings with 30, Geoff Glaum scored 28 and Craig Conlan made 22. In reply, the Tigers are 1/14. In the final game, Pearcedale is in a strong position against Carrum Downs, despite falling just short of 200. The Panthers finished on 9/197, Lachlan Cross topscoring with 49, Brad Trotter making 33, Kaine Smith 27 and Warren TeGiffel 29. Chamara Perera, Steve Worker and Josh Harkness all snared two wickets each for the Cougars.
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Juke on the way NISSAN Australia says Juke will be on sale in Australia for the first time in 2013. The introduction of the Juke will form part of an impressive wave of new models for Nissan, which will see new products introduced into Nissan dealerships roughly every two and a half months for the next two years, Nissan Australia managing director and CEO William F Peffer Jr said. “The product range is spearheaded by the return of the Nissan Pulsar and the release of the all-new Nissan Patrol. The Pulsar sedan and Patrol will be on sale from 1 February, with Pulsar Hatch, which will include the sporty SSS, to follow about 100 days later.
“Adding the Juke to our line-up will give Nissan another injection of innovation and excitement as well as strengthening our already impressive SUV range. “The Juke is a car that fits with our brand and has been highly anticipated in the Australian market for quite some time. “I’m pleased to meet that anticipation with confirmation that the Juke will be turning heads on Australian roads from 2013.” Further information and Australian specification details for Juke will be announced at a later date, with Nissan confirming Juke will be sold in both two-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations.
Holden Cruze welcomes a new sibling THE new Holden Cruze Sportwagon has made its Australian debut at the Australian International Motor Show. “The much-anticipated sibling to the locally made Cruze hatch and sedan will join the popular line-up early next year, delivering a highly specified, flexible and safe, stylish vehicle,” John Elsworth, Holden’s Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, said. “Cruze Sportwagon will be available in two models, a CD with the choice of two fuelefficient engines, a 1.8-litre petrol engine or a 2.0-litre turbo diesel, or a premium CDX with a 1.8-litre petrol engine. “The entire range boasts generous load space, Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, cruise control and iPod integration with steering wheel controls as standard. “The versatile Cruze Sportwagon boasts the
same safety features and robust body structure that earned the Cruze sedan and hatch a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program. Safety features include six airbags, rear park assist and electronic stability control including anti-lock braking system and traction control. “The imported model will be the third variant of Holden’s popular small car and give Holden a fantastic opportunity to reach new customers. “For customers looking for more versatility from a mid-sized vehicle, Cruze offers the perfect solution – the practicality of a wagon with the high-tech features and sporty styling that has made Cruze an Aussie favourite. “This wagon is the perfect addition to the Cruze range and, like the Commodore Sportwagon before it, will put excitement back into this traditionally conservative segment.”
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