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Malcolm in the middle of broadband banter ABOUT 270 people turned out in Rosebud to meet Opposition spokesman for communications and broadband Malcolm Turnbull on Thursday last week.

The meeting at Rosebud Memorial Hall was organised

by Flinders MP Greg Hunt to discuss what he described as the “patchy and often slow broadband service� on the Mornington Peninsula.

The meeting went for about an hour with Mr Turnbull taking questions from the floor.

Among the issues that attracted the most debate was Mr Turnbull’s claim it could take up to 15 years for the National Broadband Network to be rolled out on the peninsula.

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Outbreak of democracy

By Mike Hast DEMOCRACY is alive on the Mornington Peninsula with 43 candidates vying for places in the shire’s six wards at this month’s election.

It’s a far cry from the previous election in 2008 when six of 11 seats were uncontested, with five councillors returned unchallenged and one, this year’s mayor Cr Frank Martin, not even facing the voters.

Cr Martin took over from the retiring David Jarman in Red Hill Ward and was not opposed.

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Of the 43 candidates, 33 are standing in the three new multi-councillor wards between Portsea and Mt Eliza (see map on Page 5).

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Despite 2008 having only five contests, four new councillors joined the shire – Frank Martin replaced David Jarman at Red Hill, Lynn Bowden replaced the retiring Aldona Martin in Watson Ward (Somerville and Tyabb areas), Graham Pittock replaced the retiring Dave Gregan in the Dromana area, and Leigh Eustace replaced Reade Smith, who moved from Mt Eliza Ward where he had been since the 2000 election.

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He had expressed concern over the uncontested seats in 2008, revealing the shire had six of 45 in Victoria, 13.3 per cent of all uncontested wards across the state’s 79 municipalities.

During a vigorous lobbying campaign, the shire council, led by CEO Michael Kennedy with the full support of all 11 councillors, said the six uncontested seats were proof the single-councillor system was working.

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Briars Ward between Mt Martha and Mt Eliza has 11 people chasing three seats.

The three wards on the Western Port side stay as single-councillor areas.

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Sorting waste earns reward from council

By Keith Platt THREE months after increasing hard waste tipping fees, Mornington Peninsula Shire has decided to “reward” residents, dropping the price by $3 a cubic metre.

Hard waste fees for residents come down from $70 a cubic metre to $67; they were $65 last year.

Fees for all aspects of waste management went up on 1 July in the shire’s 2012-13 budget.

Renewable resources manager Sophia Schyschow last week said the shire was “keen to reward residents for separating their hard waste into the recycling bins at the transfer stations”.

She estimated the move would save ratepayers about $100,000 a year with little impact on the budget.

“Increased recycling of materials has reduced the volume of waste going to Devilbend landfill, reducing the amount paid by the shire to dispose of this waste,” Ms Schyschow said.

“The shire is using money from these savings to reward its residents.

The savings will offset the impact on the budget income.”

The “carrot and stick” approach to tipping fees follows statements in the 2012-13 budget and on the shire’s website justifying waste management costs.

The price cut announcement comes a month before the council election.

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ment’s increased landfill levy (from $9 to $48.40 a tonne since 2009), the shire said extra costs were due to contract “adjustments”.

“There are higher operational and monitoring costs arising from the Environment Protection Authority’s requirements for increased monitoring and reporting associated with the management of open and closed landfills, and the green waste processing operations,” the budget papers stated.

“The shire currently manages one operating and five closed landfill sites on the peninsula.

“There are also annual contract adjustments for the operation of the shire’s transfer stations, landfill and green waste processing facilities.”

The budget pushed up hard waste tipping fees for residents (domestic waste), commercial waste to $85 a cubic metre and non-residents to $100 a cubic metre.

Ms Schyschow said the lower fees for residents would apply at Tyabb, Mornington and Rye transfer stations and at waste disposal hoppers in Dromana, Sorrento and Flinders.

“We receive about 30,000 cubic metres of hard waste at our transfer stations each year, and over the past 12 months, 58 per cent of this hard waste has been recycled,” she said.

“This is a wonderful effort by our community, meaning less waste is sent to landfill and the cost to council for

waste disposal is reduced.

“So we’re returning some of those savings to the community to reward them for the great work they have done to date.

“This price reduction for hard waste is not an invitation to dispose of more rubbish at our tips – it’s an incentive to recycle even more material.

“By continuing to focus on recycling, we will prolong the life of our landfills and keep our waste disposal costs as low as possible.”

Polio talk AUSTRALIA’S leading polio specialist Dr Stephen de Graaff will be guest speaker at Mornington Peninsula Post Polio Support Group’s meeting from 11am on 13 October at the Mornington Information Centre, corner Main and Elizabeth streets. The entrance is at rear of the building with flat parking available.

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Pool might go in shopping centre

By Mike Hast THE shire council has bought Rosebud Central Shopping Centre in Wannaeue Place for $5.1 million.

It could become the location of the shire’s proposed multi-million dollar Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA).

The shopping centre is currently occupied by 10 specialty shops and Ritchies IGA supermarket, whose lease expires next July.

The centre had been on the market since January with an asking price of $6.1 million.

It is next to Rosebud Library, adja-

cent to Rosebud Cinemas and has a large car park.

The council also announced on Monday night it had bought for $770,000 a property next to Rosebud Central, 9-11 Ninth Avenue, currently occupied by Brown Gouge Dry Cleaners.

The council will now investigate if the aquatic centre can be built in the central location.

The project also could include a bigger library.

The move comes after the council was told by geotechnical experts that building on the sandy foreshore site near Rosebud Memorial Hall could

Up the shops: Mornington Peninsula Shire has bought Rosebud Central Shopping Centre and the adjacent Brown Gouge Dry Cleaners for just under $6 million as a possible site for the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre. Picture: Yanni

add as much as $7 million to the cost of SPA. Putting SPA at Rosebud Central would be a huge boost for retailers and preserve the foreshore.

On Tuesday last week, Rosebud Ward councillor David Gibb said he was delighted the council had bought the shopping centre and dry cleaners.

In addition to providing an option for SPA, the purchases would assist pro-

gression of the Rosebud structure plan, he said.

Cr Gibb said the investigation into the suitability of the foreshore and shopping centre sites for SPA would take into account “the triple bottom line – social, economic and environmental issues”.

Alan Nelsen, president of Mornington Peninsula Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association, which had en-

couraged the council to buy Rosebud Central earlier this year, said he was pleased. “It gives the shire the opportunity to take SPA off the foreshore, which has been a highly contentious decision and is not supported by everyone in community,” he said.

Cr Gibb said the report about building SPA at Rosebud Central would be an issue for the new council, which will be elected on 27 October.

Fears as peninsula builder goes bust

By Jo Winterbottom A MORNINGTON-based construction company has gone into receivership owing 92 creditors almost $465,000 and raising fears it could be the first of more bankruptcies due to a softening in the building industry.

The 92 people and companies listed as being owed money by Nepean Constructions (Australia) were notified of the company’s demise in a letter from liquidator David Vasudevan. It came as a surprise to many, particularly those still working on construction sites on the peninsula.

Michael Knoop, proprietor of Alltrade Scaffolding, which is owed $7784, said he knew of one Nepean Constructions building site where

a delivery of timber was accepted after the company had gone into receivership, but before creditors were notified.

“What I’m upset about is these people were working on site just two days before we got our paper work [announcing the liquidation],” he said.

Mr Knoop said he knew of family homes being built by the compnay that were unfinished.

With economic conditions in the building industry on a general downward trend, there were fears companies and sub-contractors owed money could be badly affected by the closure.

“Money is getting tight at the moment and something like this could

have a domino effect,” he said.

Mr Vasudevan of Pitcher Partners was appointed liquidator on 27 September after a meeting with Nepean directors Peter Friedl and Stephen Juffkins on 20 September.

A meeting of creditors will be held on Monday (8 October).

Mr Vasudevan told creditors he would provide a preliminary assessment of Nepean Constructions’ financial position and liabilities at the meeting.

A summary of assets provided

by Nepean Constructions indicated the company had about $84,000 of realisable assets and about $464,600 in debts at the time of entering liquidation last Thursday.

Aquatic centre: Greek tragedy or Keystone Cops?

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By David Harrison THE proposed Rosebud pool continues to throw up more plot twists than an Agatha Christie novel.

The latest occurred at the Monday 24 September council meeting when the shire announced it had bought a site inland of Point Nepean Rd as a possible pool location (see story above).

One was torn between interpreting this as a Greek tragedy (for those intent on ramming through the foreshore site) or a Mack Sennett Keystone Cops romp. I settled for 50 each way, in recognition that a bit of sober commonsense had entered the debate on the rammers’ side.

Not that the shire was saying the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) would actually be built on the Rosebud Central Shopping Centre site – just that it would be considered as a possible alternative to the hotly opposed foreshore location.

What? Are we starting the find-a-site

process all over again? Ten sites were considered in a long, long process that culminated with the shire instructing its consultant to find a spot on the foreshore.

Let us be clear here – practically no one opposes a pool for Rosebud.

People object to the foreshore because it doesn’t make sense and is actually technically illegal, a testament to the bad judgement of those, including state Education Minister and local MP Martin Dixon, federal MP Greg Hunt and six councillors led by Cr David Gibb who have obdurately pushed for it to go there.

One sensed that Rosebud councillor (now Seawinds candidate) Gibb had removed a considerable amount of egg from his face before entering the council chamber on Monday night. He was subdued, his dream of achieving a glittering foreshore palace dashed by a damning geotechnical report.

Not so Rosebud West councillor (and fellow Seawinds candidate) Antonella Celi. She remained stridently loyal to

the foreshore, and made much of her loyalty to her constituents as the reason she would not budge.

Will the water feel different if the pool is built inland?

Here’s the twist – building on the foreshore would cost an extra $7 million, perhaps more, said the geotech experts. Ten metres of drilling found only sand, and a very high water table (salt water). Fancy that, on a low dune beside a beach!

Rosebud Central and the Ninth Ave dry cleaners cost the shire about $1 million less. There’s a saving for you.

As is its custom, the purchase was spun as “aren’t-we-clever” good news, brought to council as urgent business just hours before the election caretaker period that prevents major matters being dealt with.

Shire CEO Michael Kennedy was positively crowing at the all-round adroitness of it all.

It is indeed a good purchase, primarily a tribute to those who have persevered in their campaign for a

commonsense – both geographically and financially – location.

This unexpected change of course to commonsense must be encouraged.

The entire project needs to be reevaluated now that it is slap-bang in the middle of a shopping centre, and being planned against the backdrop of an enormous shire debt.

For example, it doesn’t now need to include a restaurant/cafe. Nor does it need to include a gymnasium. Both these facilities are available nearby, run by private enterprise, against whom it would be improper for the shire to compete backed by ratepayers’ money.

Including a cafe-restaurant would be to risk the shambles of the Pelican Pantry cafe at the Hastings pool complex, which has haemorrhaged ratepayers’ money for years and was recently leased to private enterprise.

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Perhaps it needs a kiosk for coffee, soft drinks and ice creams.

It should also be planned so water slides can be added when the shire’s debt pressure lifts. Plenty of reasonably priced onsite parking would help pay for it all.

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ELECTION 2012

Elections in New voting system all wards Continued from Page 1

Cr Smith, who announced many months ago he would not stand in 2012, contested the Hastings-based Cerberus Ward, vacated by Brian Stahl, who was first elected to the Shire of Hastings in 1987.

(Dave Gregan died at his home in Dromana on 13 October 2009 at age 73 after battling cancer. He was Kangerong Ward councillor for three years, but even after leaving the council fought for his community.)

The council election for 2012 will be conducted by postal voting.

The shire’s 144,733 voters (the third largest municipality in Victoria says the VEC) will have ballot packs mailed to them on 9-11 October. They must be returned by 6pm on Friday 26 October.

On Saturday 27 October, VEC computers will count the votes and preferences, and declare results.

If you do not receive a ballot pack and are sure you are on the voting roll or have any queries about the election, visit the VEC at Shop 2, 1391-1395 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud, or call 5981 1339 during office hours. The returning officer for the election is Julie Allan.

A list of candidates, their statements and photos is on the VEC website at: www.vec.vic.gov.au Click on “2012 Council elections” and scroll down to the alphabetical list of municipalities.  More election stories on Pages 11 and 14. The News will provide more election coverage in the issue of 18 October for readers who want to make a more informed decision and are prepared to submit their votes during the second-last week.

THIS election will see a new voting system in the three multimember wards -- proportional representation (PR).

It replaces the preferential voting system most peninsula voters are used to.

The old preferential system sees the candidate with the least number of votes “eliminated” from the count, but not before their votes are reallocated among the remaining candidates according to the number “2”, or “second preference”, votes.

If no candidate has secured an absolute majority of the vote, the next lowest candidate is eliminated, once again reallocating their second preferences.

With the new PR system, candidates are elected in proportion to the number of votes they get.

To win in a two councillor ward (Nepean), the quota is 33 per cent of the votes plus one.

To win in a three councillor ward (Seawinds and Briars), the quota is 25 per cent of the votes plus one.

Any candidate who obtains a quota, either through firstpreference votes or through the flow of preferences, is elected. No one is “eliminated”.

An explanation on how the “flow of preferences” is distributed is on the VEC website at: www.vec.vic.gov.au/ vote/vote-about-propcount.html

Bound for elections: Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 11 wards are now six following last year’s review by the Victorian Electoral Commission. There are 43 candidates with 33 on the Port Phillip side of the peninsula and 10 in the three big single-councillor wards of Red Hill, Cerberus and Watson. Map courtesy VEC

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Dromana councillor looks beyond his patch SEAWINDS WARD

By Mike Hast DROMANA area councillor Graham Pittock has played a significant role in the shire council of the past four years.

He has been the leader of a group of five “progressives” making the council more open, transparent and responsive to community concerns as well as encourage the shire to engage with its municipal neighbours.

During his term as mayor last year, he brought the shire into the South East Metro Group, joining Frankston, Kingston, Casey, Cardinia and Bass Coast councils.

The group has been working behind the scenes, lobbying the state government on common issues such as public transport. There have been meetings with:  Ports Minister Denis Napthine about the Port of Hastings proposed expansion.  Planning Minister Matthew Guy about growth corridors.  Police assistant commissioner Luke Cornelius about safety issues.

Cr Pittock championed innovations such as recording of council meetings and the introduction of “discretionary” funds, $10,000 a

year for each councillor that enabled them to make small grants to community groups and good causes.

If a majority of councillors agree with a colleague’s request, the money can be quickly dispensed rather than going through a complex bureaucratic approvals process.

He instituted “councillor-only time”, where the 11 councillors have full and frank discussions before formal council meetings unencumbered by the shire officers.

It was tried in the mid-2000s, but lapsed when shire CEO Michael Kennedy insisted on attending.

Cr Pittock started the informal gatherings last year when he was mayor, initially over a few beverages on Fridays after work.

Council colleagues supporting Cr Pittock’s progressive initiatives included Tim Rodgers, Leigh Eustace, Bev Colomb and Lynn Bowden.

Cr Pittock’s year as mayor drew praise for its less formal tone. As chairman of council meetings, he often gave speakers more latitude than had previously occurred.

He has resisted attempted restrictions on public question time at council meetings, believing residents have the right to ask about topics some shire officers and other

councillors might find controversial, embarrassing or presumptuous.

A signature Pittock move was organising a public meeting in Rosebud Memorial Hall in May for people to have their say about an expanded Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre (SPA) on the foreshore at Rosebud, an issue that has divided the council and the community, especially this year.

Cr Pittock and his Sorrento area colleague Tim Rodgers hired the hall, advertised the event and ran the meeting, which at times became rowdy, but was chaired with grace and skill by Cr Pittock.

The holding of the meeting drew praise from many quarters, including state MP Johan Scheffer, but criticism from the six pro-foreshore councillors, who voted down an earlier call for public meetings to explain the SPA project to the wider peninsula community.

The meeting also revealed building SPA on the foreshore did not have the broad community support claimed by some councillors, shire officers and others.

The support has been further eroded in recent weeks as the true cost of the project became clearer.

When first proposed more than six

years ago, SPA was to cost about $20 million.

The price has risen as each new version has been proposed, with the latest estimate hovering around $44 million, pushed this high by the revelation last month that foundations on the sandy foreshore where the water table is just below the surface will add $7 million.

Cr Pittock and the other two councillors in Seawinds Ward, David Gibb and Antonella Celi, face competition from 11 other candidates.

Seawinds Ward, named after the state park on Arthurs Seat, takes in the former wards of Kangerong (Dromana area), Rosebud and Truemans (Rosebud West). It has almost 40,000 voters.

Veteran councillor David Gibb, first elected in 1997, and the council’s newest member, Antonella Celi, who won the 2010 byelection following the surprise retirement of Susan Beveridge, have not fared well in the preferences stakes.

Cr Gibb has been placed in 13th position by eight candidates.

Cr Celi has been placed in 14th position by 10 candidates.

Cr Pittock has been given the number two spot by seven people.

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Port ‘OK’ despite wharf closure

By Mike Hast THE revelation that Patrick Stevedores is paying off its last 34 wharfies has forced the state government to defend its expansion plans for the Port of Hastings.

Patrick operates a roll-on, roll-off wharf and conventional timber wharf north of Long Island Point for BlueScope Steel’s Western Port works.

The News reported on Tuesday 25 September the wharf would fall silent in November after the last steel-carrying ship left Hastings and stevedores were paid off (‘Wharf era comes to a close’).

It will be the end of an era as there have been wharfies at Western Port since the 1960s. This was when industrial development began that saw the construction of Lysaghts steel-making plant (bought by BHP and later BlueScope), Esso’s gas refractionation plant near the steel plant, BP’s oil refinery and jetty at Crib Point, and port infrastructure at Stony Point.

Last Friday and again on Monday, Ports Minister Denis Napthine told The Age newspaper the government, through its Port of Hastings Development Authority, was pushing ahead with plans to turn Hastings into Victoria’s second container port.

Both the previous (Labor) government and the Baillieu Coalition government agreed Hastings was the logical port to expand as the Port of Melbourne neared capacity. It moved 2.58 million containers in 2011-12, but Victoria is predicted to see eight million containers moved each year by 2030.

There is insufficient space for such activity at Port of Melbourne, even with the recently announced expansion of Webb Dock.

Dr Napthine reportedly said that while stevedoring at Hastings was ending later this year, the port development authority had started early assessment and planning reports for the project.

The authority advertised for six new staff members in late August – a chief finance officer, strategic planning manager, engineering manager, and three project officers.

It is fitting out the first floor of an office building on the corner of High and Kings streets in Hastings, above a real estate office.

Dr Napthine said the government was proceeding as planned, exactly on track, with plans to develop Hastings as a new container port for Melbourne and Victoria.

A majority of transport industry experts believe the Port of Melbourne should remain where it is and not become a residential area, as has been suggested.

Geelong should continue as a bulk port.

When completed in about 2015, Webb Dock would take some of the pressure off docks further up the Yarra River.

Hastings would come online as a supplementary container port in about 2030.

Maritime Union of Australia officials are bitterly disappointed with Patrick’s plans to pay off the last wharfies at Hastings.

One wharfie, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said it would be a further blow to Hastings and the wider peninsula after last year’s loss of 270 jobs after the closure of BlueScope’s hot strip mill.

“Thirty-four workers might not sound much, but they spend money in Hastings and live in Hastings, Bittern, Mornington, Mt Martha, Rosebud and Frankston,” he said.

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Her Sorrento-based Moonraker Dolphin Swims takes 14,000 visitors onto the waters of Port Phillip between October and May. Judges said her personal values and leadership skills had come through in the competitive tourism market, adding she had turned the company into a “highly recognised and profitable eco-tourism business”.

The judges said Ms Mackinnon had a “wonderful and unique work–life balance”, from swimming with dolphins off Sorrento to breeding cattle in northern Victoria.

“I have been able to grow the dolphin swimming business because we are successful

at helping people connect with nature, thereby creating a respect for the environment,” Ms Mackinnon said.

Starting at 15 as a deckhand on her family’s dolphin swim tour boat, Ms Mackinnon was a commercial captain within two years.

She said the philosophy behind the seasonal business was “to be successful and sustainable while striving to create a legacy of protection and conservation”.

The business had previously won the 2011 RACV Victorian Tourism Award and the Qantas Australian Tourism Award for best eco-tourism business. In 2012, Moonraker was recognised by Eco Tourism Australia as a “green travel leader”.

Ms Mackinnon will compete for the 2012 National Young Businesswomen’s Award at Sydney in November.

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Eroding history: Traces of Aboriginal history uncovered by a landslide on the Esplanade at Mt Martha have necessitated production of a cultural heritage management plan, left, although works to stop eroding cliffs topped with extensive shellfish middens at Mt Martha Beach North, far left and centre, were carried out without any such plan.

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By Keith Platt A TRACK leads down to rocky ledges below the site of the latest landslide on the Esplanade between Mt Martha and Safety Beach.

The jagged rocks are partly covered by bright orange lichen and the clear water gurgles up and down as a westerly wind chops up Port Phillip.

The landslide itself has uncovered what appear to be the remains of a rock retaining wall built into the cliff as well as undermining the bitumen road.

It may have also revealed, or swept away, traces of people who lived here long before Europeans set foot on the shores of a bay they would name Port Phillip.

VicRoads says the 4 June landslip is a registered cultural heritage site “with evidence of shell middens”.

Shell middens are described in a Department of Planning and Community Development brochure as containing the remains of shellfish eaten by Aboriginal people, sometimes from a single meal or many meals eaten in the same location over many years.

“Charcoal and hearth stones from fires as well as other cultural items such as stone and bone artefacts can also be present.”

The department’s map of Areas of

Cultural Heritage Sensitivity in Victoria includes most of the Mornington Peninsula’s coastline.

Under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 a cultural heritage management plan (CHMP) must be approved by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria before VicRoads can fix the Esplanade.

Mornington MP David Morris has asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell to help speed up the repair of the road (‘Call to fix coast road’, The News 18/9/12).

VicRoads this week said repair work was expected to begin in November.

Previous landslides on the Esplanade over the past two years have been fixed without such a plan, as was work to combat erosion at Mt Martha Beach North.

The work at the beach involved “shaving” the clifftop where Aboriginal middens had been identified.

However, a CHMP was required before work began on the beach near Gulls Way, in Daveys Bay, Mt Eliza.

The Esplanade itself has been hacked into the side of the hill in a cut-andfill operation, leaving rocks exposed and small creek valleys filled, usually with a culvert delivering excess water straight into Port Phillip.

VicRoads says the landslide oc-

curred at the mouth of Sheoak Creek, a waterway that has its beginnings near the summit of Mt Martha and which runs mainly after rains.

Next to the landslide, anglers try their luck from the rocks, casting into the deeper water clear of potential snags.

Steps cut and then faced with concrete lead to a wider inlet between rocky outcrops within which nestles a concrete-roofed structure that could have been used as a boat shed.

The natural, rocky floor of the structure is above the high tide mark, but only just. The entrance is formed by rocks cemented to form pillars, narrowing its width and providing protection for anything stored within.

Historian Winty Calder in her book Mount Martha Lands and People suggests the boat sheds were built in the 1920s, possibly by people operating a “rough and ready holiday camp” on the headland later used as a municipal quarry.

The “guesthouse” was known as The Allies, but could be reached only by foot along a track that would become the Esplanade.

Ms Calder says stones had been removed from the small channels leading to “the extraordinary boat shed”, giving access to flat-bottomed boats.

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By Peter McCullough EXPERIENCED tradesman Alan Mott of Hastings recently placed a small advertisement in The News for Al’s Jobbing Shop.

There appeared to be nothing unusual about this until you discover Mr Mott (pictured) is aged 85. The advert was the first step in a return to work that had been forced on him by financial circumstances.

Mr Mott was born in West Melbourne in 1927.

He went to local schools, finishing at Footscray Tech where he completed his Intermediate Certificate. He started an apprenticeship in fitting and turning at a paper mill in Fairfield where his brother had also trained.

After the paper mill he went to the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation in Lorimer St, Port Melbourne, to gain more engineering experience in machinery. Sir Lawrence Wackett was running the corporation.

Mr Mott worked in the machine shop for 15 years on non-destructive testing, including working on Avon, and Pratt and Whitney aircraft engines.

Next he worked for Keep Brothers and Wood as a sales representative mainly selling automotive parts.

After about six years he started his own business, Ezyspray Manufacturers, making hand-operated spray guns.

Growing up in Footscray, Mr Mott was a scout and scout leader for many years. Other interests included squash and barracking for Footscray; he witnessed the Bulldogs’ one and only premiership win in 1954.

As a young man, he had a girlfriend named Gwen but they drifted apart and married other people.

Gwen was married with three children when one day she happened to meet Mr Mott’s mother

and mentioned she was looking for work; this led to her working in Mr Mott’s office.

His marriage had ended some years before and, three years after meeting Gwen again, they married, 34 years ago.

After living at Mt Waverley, the Motts moved to a small property in Island View, Tyabb, where they spent 26 happy years.

During this time Mr Mott renewed the interest in aircraft he had developed in his CAC days. He joined Peninsula Aero Club, bought a Cessna 150 and learned to fly, later upgrading to a four-seater Cherokee Cruiser.

He flew about 1000 hours before being grounded about 10 years ago because of a heart condition.

The past few years have not been happy ones for the Motts. Gwen developed Alzheimer’s disease, which saw the sale of their home to raise the money to get her into a nursing home.

Mr Mott lives in a unit in Hastings and visits Gwen daily in her Somerville accommodation.

Other family difficulties have motivated Mr Mott to come out of retirement.

One of his sons-in-law had a furniture franchise that folded due to the economic climate.

This put the son-in-law and a grandson, who did the furniture deliveries, out of work, but both have joined Mr Mott in his new business.

He has leased a small factory in Tyabb and bought a new lathe, milling machine, welder and drilling stand.

Al’s Jobbing Shop is a small engineering business, specialising in making or repairing parts for aircraft and vehicles, with non-destructive testing a specialty, but willing to tackle jobs of all sorts. “My return to the workforce at 85 is mainly due to financial reasons, but I’m keeping active and doing work that I’ve always enjoyed,� he said.

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Lunch lifts funds for Menzies A FULL house heard current and former Melbourne Football Club identities talk about footy and the big week at Menzies Caring for Kids annual Grand Final lunch at Mornington Golf Club on 27 September.

The 120 guests were entertained by compere Stan Alves, OAM, the former Melbourne player and St Kilda coach, who led a panel discussion with former Demon champion “Diamond Jim” Tilbrook and Chris Connolly, Melbourne’s football manager and assistant coach.

The lunch’s major sponsor, National Network Travel and Cruise, donated the top auction item, an $11,000 11-night Mekong River cruise package through Vietnam and Cambodia, including airfares and accommodation.

The travel company’s director, Kevin

Dale, presented the package to the winning bidder.

Menzies CEO Holly Reid described the event as “a tremendous success due to generosity of the many people who attended and also our generous sponsors”.

Funds raised will support Menzies activities, including the newly branded home program designed to equip peninsula young people with life skills in a therapeutic residential care model.

Also helped will be the programs and services at Sages Cottage Farm, which help young people training for their certificate in hospitality at the Sages Cottage Cafe and in horticulture at the heritage-listed farm property in Baxter.

Down the track: Painter Michael Leeworthy in his Red Hill studio, one of many open to visitors on the Peninsula Studio Trail.

Trail artists open their doors

Looking ahead: Supporting Menzies on AFL Grand Final week but already thinking about the cricket season ahead were Frankston Heat president Dennis Prendergast, left, and peninsula batting legend Peter Buchanan, Heat’s technical batting coach.

PENINSULA artists are throwing open their studio doors and putting out the welcome mat, inviting art lovers into their inner sanctum.

Sixteen artists aligned with the Peninsula Studio Trail are offering a glimpse of their private worlds on the last weekend of October.

On show will be sculpture, pottery, paintings, textile art, photographs and the work of art teachers.

Studio Trail member Judy Reekie said artists were delighted when peo-

ple turned up at their studios for the annual trail weekend.

“They love to share their creativity with visitors as well as offering a glass of wine, cup of tea or, indeed, a toilet stop.

“Artist studios are located from Frankston through to St Andrews Beach and all places in between.

“The studios come in many guises – purpose-built, a room in the house or a converted garage – each one possessing its own charm.”

People wanting to see an examples of the artists’ work can visit Dromana Estate, 555 Old Moorooduc Rd, Tuerong. The winery restaurant is offering meals and drinks to trail travellers wanting to plan their studio visits.

The studios will open 10am-5pm on 27 and 28 October. Entry is free and some work is for sale.

For addresses and details, visit www. peninsulastudiotrail.org or call Judy Reekie on 0417 553 537.

Official witnesses add to wars’ death toll

At the front: Daniela Farinacci plays a war photographer in the warts-and-all Bare Witness, a play about the role of war correspondents.

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A PLAY on the words and images that daily provide insights into wars around the world brings home the often deadly job of the war correspondent.

The play Bare Witness by Mari Lourey, directed by Nadja Kostich, deals with the real-life experiences of photojournalists as they grapple with complex moral and physical challenges of reporting from war frontlines.

It will be performed at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 19 October at 8pm.

Set in the Balkans, East Timor and Iraq, Bare Witness follows a team of complicated, flawed characters who share the unbreakable bond of war

photojournalists and scrutinises the way we view our humanity through the fragmenting lens of the media.

Bare Witness is a theatrical approach to a topic to which the public has become desensitised.

“This is a play where audiences always leave talking about the world,” Lourey said.

“More journalists have died in Iraq than Australian soldiers.

“This play shines a light on the changing world of war correspondents where once they were protected and now they have become a part of the story.”

The play takes audiences on a journey into the disintegrating mind of the main protagonist Dan-

nie (played by AFI award-winner and former Mornington Peninsula resident Daniela Farinacci) as she re-lives her experience as a war photographer.

“Researching this play, I became intoxicated with the world of photojournalism. What makes someone become a foreign correspondent or photographer, mostly always with enormous personal consequences, is at the heart of my writing this play,” Lourey said.

“I also wanted to pay tribute to their courage in telling the real story of people’s struggle and suffering.”

Developed over several years, Bare Witness received the 2005 R E Ross Trust Script Development

Award and was shortlisted for the Patrick White Playwrights’ Award in 2008.

Director Nadja Kostich’s has been praised for her treatment of the play.

“I worked on a score with the actors and creative team that is a meld of images, human and instrumental sounds and physical movement,” she said.

“The chasm between this impressionistic interpretation and the narrative of the script makes for a sometimes uncomfortable tension that mirrors the extremes of the world the characters inhabit.”

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NEWS DESK AND ELECTION 2012

From rags to riches and a tilt at council

Shocked a nation: Ann Robinson, the female lead in the original 1953 Paramount Pictures movie of War of the Worlds. Inset, Gene Barry and Ann Robinson in a scene from the movie.

Alarming broadcast IN an Australian radio first, the peninsula’s community station RPP-FM will recreate the legendary War of the Worlds radio broadcast on Halloween, Wednesday 31 October.

Helping promote the broadcast will be one of the stars of the 1953 movie, Ann Robinson, who will be interviewed this week on RPP’s Friday on My Mind program, hosted by Phil Wall and John Wells.

On Sunday 30 October 1938, millions of American radio listeners were shocked when radio news alerts announced the arrival of Martians.

They panicked when they heard about the invaders’ ferocious and seemingly unstoppable attack on Earth. Many ran from their homes screaming and others packed belongings into their cars and fled.

What listeners heard was a portion of Orson Welles’s adaptation of the book War of the Worlds

by H G Wells.

This was before television – radio was the main form of entertainment with millions of people sitting around their radios listening to drama, comedy and music shows.

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“With my son running Bayview, I now have the time.”

Mr Kolasinac joined the Lions Club when he lived in Nhill and Rosebud Lions when he moved to the peninsula, including a stint as president.

He is campaigning on “safety and security of our older population and the underprivileged”.

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world, RPP-FM will faithfully recreate the historic radio drama.

The show will be a special event from the Friday on My Mind team, who earlier this year presented a Cop Shop reunion show.

“The Halloween broadcast will be amazing,” Phil Wall said. “It will be in front of a live audience in the station’s BlueScope performance studio and we have a great director in Colin Budds as well as John Orcsik and his team from The Australian Film and Television Academy.

“On Friday morning we’ll be joined live from Hollywood by Ann Robinson, the female lead in the original 1953 Paramount Pictures movie version of the story.

“It will be incredible having Ann on the show.

She was a member of one of the most iconic War of the Worlds episodes,” John Wells said.

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ROSEBUD West motel owner John Kolasinac is the classic Australian rags to riches migrant story.

He arrived in Melbourne from the Montenegro part of Yugoslavia in 1963 as a 20-year-old with barely any money.

He headed up to Cairns in Far North Queensland and worked as a sugar cane cutter, a tough job in a tough environment.

Next came a stint on a tobacco farm, also hard yakka, before he travelled to the bauxite mining town of Weipa in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

He signed on with mining giant Comalco, worked long hours and saved his pennies.

Next came work in another mining town, Mount Isa. In the 1970s, Mr Kolasinac returned to Melbourne, met his future wife, married and bought his first home.

(Kolasinac is a Slavic version of the Russian name Kalashnikov, as in the AK-47, designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov near the end of the Second World War.) In the 1980s Mr Kolasinac bought a motel in Nhill, the Victorian town on the Western Highway halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide.

It was to be the first of several motels around Victoria bought by the former cane cutter who had saved many pennies by now.

In the 1990s, Mr Kolasinac and his wife Vera were holidaying on the Mornington Peninsula.

He was offered the Bayview Motel in Rosebud West and bought it.

He says he is standing for election in Seawinds Ward to put something back into the community.

“Australia has been good to me and it has always been my desire to contribute to public life as a thank you for the opportunities I have been presented with,” he said.

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Surf makes the agenda at Shoreham SHOREHAM is a laidback sort of place, with houses built among trees or alongside farmed paddocks.

It is usually a quiet backwater.

There is no central shopping centre or major sporting complex.

Its residents help out with community projects, replanting public lands and keeping a watchful eye on developments that might change the area’s character.

But if a sizeable southwesterly swell in Western Port coincides with a rising tide and appropriate offshore wind, Shoreham is a major drawcard for one particular segment of the wider community – surfers.

Waves breaking at The Pines, Honeysuckle Point and nearby Second Reef (really Point Leo) will be dotted with surfers, no matter which season.

Of the three breaks, The Pines attracts the biggest crowd.

It is sheltered, cars can park beachside and the wave breaks as if produced by a machine. It can be the perfect right-hander.

In acknowledgment of Shoreham’s links to surfing, Shoreham Community Association’s first annual meeting will feature speakers “reminiscing on the highlights of surfing at Shoreham and surrounds, past and present”, management committee member Steve Dolman said.

One of those surfers, vice-president Rob Patrick, said “surfboards have changed a lot over the past 50 years, the thrill of surfing hasn’t”.

The meeting will also elect a committee for the coming year and receive reports on the association’s activities. It will be followed by a barbecue.

Shoreham Community Association’s annual meeting, 11am Sunday 14 October at the Old School Hall, Byrnes Rd, Shoreham. Information and membership renewals at www. shoreham.vic.au

Point perfect: Rob Patrick surfing the classic right-hander at The Pines, Shoreham, in the 1960s.

Surf talk: On Monday, it was easy to find common ground for surfers Jim Smith of Frankston and Rob Patrick of Shoreham when checking the waves at The Pines Beach, Shoreham.

More repairs for Portsea sandbags

By Jo Winterbottom A REPORT on the vanishing Portsea Beach has concluded sand erosion is a natural process and there is nothing to be done about it except to shore up the fasteroding shoreline.

Department of Sustainability and Environment contractors are set to return to the eroded beach to repair the eastern end of the 150-metre sandbag wall – again.

DSE has released the Portsea Prefeasibility Study produced by international consultancy firm Aurecon and a sand monitoring report by GHD. The report considers erosion management options for the popular family beach and concludes maintenance of the sandbag wall is the best way to protect what is left of the beach.

DSE regional director Rod Warren said other options considered were found to be too risky, too costly or ineffective.

“Since May 2011, DSE has been monitoring between Police Point and Point King to gain a better understanding of sand movement along the shore and offshore Portsea Beach,” he said. The

Aurecon report confirmed recent erosion was “consistent with reports of sand movements in the past”.

“Historical information and photos show it has experienced cycles of erosion in the past,” he said.

He comments appeared to dismiss anecdotal evidence from residents who have lived in the area for up to 50 years that sand displacement from Portsea Beach to Shelley Beach in the past three years exceeded anything they had seen before. Many said the changes began after dredging of The Heads during the channel deepening project.

“I know it’s troubling for residents and businesses in Portsea to see the erosion but unfortunately it’s a natural coastal process, happening on beaches around the world,” Mr Warren said.

“Storm surges, waves, tides and wind constantly move and deposit sand along Victoria’s naturally changing coastline.

“This shift of sand occurs at some beaches and as each beach is subject to its individual coastal processes, protection works used at one location may not work at others.”

He cited photos, published in the report, that appeared to show the beach had become “significantly narrower” between 1914 and the 1940s. However, taking into account tidal variation and camera angles, the photos could be thought less conclusive, and none show the beach as severely eroded as it is at present.

DSE would not reveal the cost of the two reports.

The study and sand monitoring report can be viewed on line at www. dse.vic.gov.au/coasts-and-marine/ coasts/portsea-protection-works Tide and times: Dislodged sandbags at Portsea will again be fixed by DSE contractors. Picture: Yanni

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Highlights include a Japanese Zen garden, giant chessboard, a native garden honouring the Boon wurrung, a lily pad-covered lake that is home to ducks, an organic permaculture vegetable garden

that supplies the ashram, and a colourful cottage garden with a young magnolia grandiflora.

There is also the interfaith walk, inspired by 9/11 in an effort to encourage peace among all religions.

The walk was planted in 2011 by young people of many different faiths attending an Interfaith Youth Retreat at the ashram. There is a circular walk around the dam and the walk includes gardens and icons representing the five major faiths of Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Plantings and the colour palette are synonymous with the particular faith represented and provide an opportunity for contemplation and connection.

Highlights of the open weekend include lunch, afternoon tea, yoga demonstrations, learn to meditate sessions, live music and plant sales. ď Ž Shiva School of Yoga and Meditation open garden, 27 Tower Rd, Mt Eliza, 10am-4.30pm, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October. Entry $7, under-18s free (proceeds to charity). Details: 9775 2568, askus@shivayoga.org or www. shivayoga.org

Fit to ride The spring racing carnival is about to start and some of the track hopefuls spend their

mornings wading through the shallows at Dromana, a far cry from the frantic atmosphere awaiting them at the track. Picture: Keith Platt

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ELECTION 2012

Surprises for candidates called Gibb

By Mike Hast RETIRED primary school teacher Ray Gibb is having a second go at being a councillor, more than 35 years after the first.

Mr Gibb was a surprise candidate at the ballot draw in Rosebud on Tuesday last week, but he received a surprise of his own six days later when a Mornington Peninsula Shire building inspector turned up at his Rosebud home.

The inspector asked to see inside the steel converted garage that Mr Gibb turned into a unit about 10 years ago to create an extra bedroom for the twobedroom property.

“He said he was looking to see if it had smoke detectors,” Mr Gibb told The News on Tuesday afternoon.

“It has – and they were in working order, but then he announced there was a regulation that plastic sheeting must be placed under a concrete slab and I didn’t have one. He issued an emergency notice to cease occupation and gave me 72 hours to remove a bed, microwave and television.

“I was stunned.”

Mr Gibb said the inspector told him he was acting on an anonymous complaint.

Mr Gibb wonders if a building inspector turning up after 10 years to kick him out of his “man cave” has anything to do with him nominating for the election – and sharing the same surname as long-time shire councillor David Gibb.

Ray Gibb is listed three places above David Gibb on the 14-candidate ballot (voting) paper.

The converted garage is a comfy place, a far cry from the spider-ridden joint of a decade ago.

Ray Gibb says his handyman friends told him he did not need a permit for the conversion if it cost less than $5000.

“I paid for the slab, got the walls insulated and lined, windows and two doors fitted, and brought in a plumber to put in a sink and an electrician to install power,” he said.

“Of course, I’ll comply with the notice. Ignorance of the law is no excuse – or getting wrong advice from mates.”

Mr Gibb was a councillor at the City of Keilor 1974-75. After some funny business – including bullying, councillors abusing each other at meetings, and voting irregularities on planning applications – a majority of councillors asked Local Government Minister Alan Hunt to dismiss the council.

He did and a government-appointed commissioner ran the city for six years before elections were restarted.

Mr Gibb worked for the Education Department from 1962 until his retirement in 1998 and moved to Rosebud in 2002.

He had no thought of running for council until he heard Cr David Gibb being interviewed on Radio Port Phillip and saying there was overwhelming support for the proposed foreshore aquatic centre.

It was after the May public meeting organised by Crs Graham Pittock and Tim Rodgers at which it was revealed 70 per cent of people in Rosebud

Garage ban: Ray Gibb has been kicked out of his “man cave” by the shire council.

Memorial Hall did not support the pool on the foreshore.

Ray Gibb was perplexed. Who was right? He decided to conducted his own poll and stood outside Rosebud Plaza for two freezing hours in June.

Forty-five people stopped, looked at his survey form, signed in one of three columns (“On the foreshore”, “Not on the foreshore” or “Not at all”) and

thanked him for asking their opinion.

Not very scientific, but enough to convince him he should stand for council “to ensure residents are properly consulted about decision such as the swimming pool site”.

Ray Gibb also is campaigning on improving drainage; “hard rubbish issues”; supporting environmental volunteer groups; “preserving the

heritage and neighbourhood character of the shire; pressing for improved public transport, especially to Frankston; promoting youth activities, particularly sporting groups; and encouraging local businesses to employ young people”.

Vote note: Ray Gibb has put David Gibb in 13th position on his how-to-vote sheet, while David Gibb has put Ray Gibb fifth on his card.

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$40,000 fire at building site POLICE are looking for witnesses to a deliberately lit fire that caused $40,000 damage to earthmoving equipment on a building site at McCrae.

The fire was reported by a passing motorist at 4am on Monday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Butland of Rosebud CIU said the arsonist had cut through a wire security

fence before setting fire to an excavator.

Police are awaiting the results of forenscic tests to determine how the fire was started.

A new house is being built on the steep site facing Point Nepean Rd, which is adjacent to the stalled erosion works in a gully that runs from The Eyrie down to the road.

Mornington Peninsula Shire erroneously erected a sign saying the works had been completed in August 2010.

However, works that eventually started earlier this year had to be called off because of heavy rains.

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Crash delays bus service AN extra bus had to be called on Monday after a car ran into the back of a stationary bus at Tootgarook.

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climbed aboard when it was hit by the car.

“There was no speed or alcohol involved, although we believe the car driver may have a medical condition,” he said.

The Rye car driver did not suffer serious injury, but was

taken to Rosebud Hospital to be checked.

The passengers and bus driver were unhurt, although were delayed by the accident.

Not taking passengers: The car and bus in Tootgarook on Monday. Picture: Yanni

John Kolasinac SEAWINDS CANDIDATE FOR MORNINGTON PENINSULA

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I came to Australia 49 years ago. Penniless, I got my first job as sugar cane cutter in Far North Qld, then a stint in the mining industry in Weipa. In the 1970’s I married my wife, a Melbournian and we bought our 1st home. The late 80’s we bought a Motel in the Wimmera town of Nhill. Whilst my wife and I were holidaying on the Mornington Peninsula we had an opportunity to purchase the Bayview Motel Rosebud.

It has been my desire to give back to this community of ours as a thank you for the opportunities I have been presented with. My immediate aim is for the Safety and Security of our elderly population and the underprivileged.

I believe that the councilors are elected by the people, and should work for the people.

I seek your vote in the coming council elections and hope to be serving you with integrity.

Authorised by John Kolasinac, 1795 Pt Nepean Rd, Rosebud 3940 Southern Peninsula News 4 October 2012

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Adam Harlem Real Estate P.O. Box 106 Rosebud, 5982 2850

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

JP Dixon Real Estate Portsea Sorrento 60a Kerferd Avenue Sorrento, 5984 5030

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Who dares wins IMAGINE strolling out your gate and down through the national park to arrive at one of the most majestic beaches on the Mornington Peninsula. This beautiful beach property can make all that and more a reality. There is a fascinating blend of architectural styles with this home; you can see influences of Cape Cod and Australiana Homestead in the high-pitched ceilings, exposed beams and the delightful verandahs that are on three sides of the home, and an impressive second storey is reminiscent of apartment living in Amsterdam. Montford House has been constructed of limestone and weatherboards and is a fitting complement to this idyllic seaside locale. At the front of the home is a formal lounge with feature open fire place and a rarely seen recessed area to accommodate a built-in buffet or large display cabinet. French doors open onto the front and side verandahs and there is also a charming box window seat. Timber floorboards feature throughout the home. In the open-plan main living area, cathedral ceilings create an amazing sense of space and the full-length doors let the light stream in. The modern kitchen has a large island bench with stone benchtops and there is ample cupboard space. There is an effortless flow from room to room, with the warm and inviting open-plan areas seamlessly merging with elegant formal rooms. There is a third living area, ideal for a games room, that opens onto a rear courtyard and garden. Four of the five bedrooms on offer all have their own ensuite bathroom. The master bedroom upstairs has views across Mornington Peninsula National Park and the ever present sounds of the surf creates its own lullaby.

Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

31 Beach Avenue, BLAIRGOWRIE On Application J.P. Dixon Real Estate Portsea-Sorrento, 60a Kerferd Avenue, Sorrento, 5984 5030 Jenny Fink, 0414 978 618

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Spread out in style WITH terrific bay and ocean views across the treetops, this stunning home, still presenting in as-new condition, provides a variety of alternatives for the home buyer. Both levels of the house are self-contained with kitchen and bathroom facilities, providing independent living for extended family or allowing for a great work-from-home base or even leasing out the extra space as a holiday rental. Polished jarrah timber floors feature throughout the upper level, which has a large living area and well-appointed kitchen as the centrepiece.

There are two split-system air-conditioners and gas ducted heating. Also upstairs is the main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe and there is a separate powder room. The ground floor, as equally well-presented as upstairs, has a separate living area, two more bedrooms with built-in robes, kitchenette, full laundry and family bathroom. Set behind feature brush fencing, this sizeable home is set among appealing established gardens.

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1 Hill Street, Rye ONCE IN A LIFETIME A spectacular family home built with quality and without compromise with views from every window. The home is very suuny, there are three spacious bedrooms, one upstairs, and two downstairs. Entertain all year round either in the upstairs formal lounge & dining rooms or in the downstairs family room, the kitchen has electric cooking & dishwasher and a massive wrap around entertaining deck & double carport. This home would ideally suit a growing family.

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Sunday, Monday, happy days THIS charming, five-bedroom home has been extensively renovated and the result is a property that has a blend of period and modern features that will be very popular with today’s buyers. With striking timber mantelpiece and fireplace in the living room plus quality floor coverings and polished floorboards in the kitchen, all rooms have a real touch of character about them. The kitchen is a brilliant white with plentiful cupboard and drawer storage and dishwasher. Modern families will love the extensive living area, which features a massive, all-encompassing television, home theatre and games room. There is a large recessed space for a wall unit and the floor coverings and floorboards are in first-class condition. Other internal features are a separate office and three bathrooms, including an ensuite to main bedroom. Outdoor entertaining is a real feature of the property, with alfresco dining area and outdoor kitchen plus spa and raised deck. For all the toys and extra vehicles there is ample parking in a double carport and garage.

Address: Price: Agency: Agent:

39 Locksley Road, RYE $900,000 - $980,000 John Kennedy Real Estate, 2327 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 8800 John Kennedy, 0401 984 842

Selling Peninsula Properties Since 1946 SORRENTO

68 HUGHES ROAD

PREMIER OCEAN-SIDE POSTION

BLAIRGOWRIE

LOT 2/60 ADELIADE STREET

BLAIRGOWRIRE

10 DAVID STREET

PRIVACY AND NATURAL LIGHT ABOUND

WHAT A POSITION

An outstanding opportunity to aquire this well-positioned property at an entry level price point. Situated within 200m of the National Park, this light and bright holiday home comprises 3BR’s, central bathroom, kitchen/dining room and small lounge area overlooking the 970sqm (approx) parcel of land. A rare opportunity to secure a prime piece of the Peninsula and excellent, future capital growth.

Superb position and entry level buying are on offer with this beautifully updated two-bedroom home. Offering comfortable living and loads of scope to add further (STCA) improvements to this versatile 836sqm allotment. Less than 700 metres to Blairgowrie beach, local park close by and an easy, level, 8 minute walk to the shops, this is a great opportunity to secure your position in this tightly held location.

Located only a short walk to the shopping strip & foreshore this warm and inviting home is well zoned with lovely, large open plan living at its centre.

Natural light bounces throughout connecting inside with outside drawing you in to the conservatory-like kitchen/living room. Also comprising 3 bedrooms, main with FES ,study nook, 2 living areas, entertainers kitchen with dishwasher, gas heating and undercover alfresco.Large double garage with workshop area and an area for the boat or caravan.

Price: $565,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

Price: $435,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

Price: $595,000 - $640,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Sam Crowder 0403 893 724

BLAIRGOWRIE - AUCTION

2 COURT STREET

MANY POSSIBILITIES

There are a number of options with this sound - but dated - two storey, 3BR home that offers relaxing views across the tree tops. Renovate to make it more habitable, re-devolop with a new modern home to maximise the site or, possibly subdivide the consolidated allotment of 1353m2 into two allotments (STCA).Whatever the choice, this well located property on this large corner site will suit the astute buyer with vision and foresight.

Price Guide: $600,000 - $650,000 Terms: 10% deposit, Balance 30-60-90 days Inspect: Sat & Sun 12.00-12.30pm Contact: Victoria Burke 0421 706 625

RYE

25 NIBLICK STREET

RYE

THE GREAT ENTERTAINER

AS GOOD AS NEW

Price: $485,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Victoria Burke 0421 706 625

Price: $415,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Victoria Burke 0421 706 625

Eager to welcome new owners, this home, in a sought after position and at a very desirable price, offer 4BR’s with built in robes, two bathrooms, seamless indoor & outdoor entertaining areas, recently renovated kitchen with granite benches, s/steel appliances, loads of storage and a bungalow.

This home is big enough for most families and at a fraction of the cost of many alternatives. The fully fenced allotment of 780m2 has two driveways, double carport with parking space for 6 cars and a boat.

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

10 TINAPHER DRIVE

Tastefully renovated brick residence, situated on low maintenance allotment in a quiet cul-de-sac. Featuring 3 bedrooms, spacious open plan lounge/dining area, renovated kitchen with s/steel appliances and breakfast bar complemented with high raked ceilings and fresh neutral tones throughout. Renovated bathroom and gas heating complete the picture. Covered entry from the carport at side

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Development site close to beach

Peninsula lifestyle and income

SITUATED within 400-metres of the fabulous Tyrone Foreshore, this well-presented, if a little dated, two-bedroom “weekender” offers plenty of potential to either extend or redevelop the site (STCA) to further capitalise on this prized locale. The block measures 1022-square metres which is mostly level, with only a slight rise from the front boundary.

The home itself is quite liveable and would be a great rental earner while any plans for improving the site are prepared. A large open-plan area has a lounge room with a woodheater and a combined kitchen and dining area. There is a separate bathroom, toilet and laundry. Towards the rear of the block is a detached single garage.

SECURE the sea-change lifestyle and your retirement future in one fell swoop with this rare commercial offering, metres from the beaches of Rye. The property offers a comfortable owner’s residence and five two-bedroom holiday apartments. The main residence has accommodation for the whole family, with four bedrooms, a lovely big living room and a well-appointed kitchen with quality appliances and fittings. Each of the five units has an open-plan lounge and kitchen and separate bathrooms. They are all fully furnished have a single carport and are an attractive holiday destination for tourists to the area. To be sold on a walk-in, walk-out basis, all six dwellings are on their own title.

Address: 10 Lucien Road, RYE Auction: Saturday 20 October at 1.00pm Agency: Prentice Real Estate, 2395 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 2351 Agent: Sam Crowder, 0403 893 724

Address: 1-4 / 6 Nelson Street, RYE Price: Expressions of Interest Agency: Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate, 2397 Point Nepean Road, Rye, 5985 6555 Agent: Diane and Phil Key, 0419 324 515

J P Dixon Real Estate Portsea Sorrento 60a Kerferd Avenue, Sorrento VIC, 3943.

5984 5030 SORRENTO “Glenvale” Offering a sensational location in Darling Road, making for an easy stroll to the village “Glenvale” has all the charisma and charm of yesteryear.

Entering the home however, you soon realise that you will be entertaining in luxurious surroundings.

Comprising of 3BR’s, luxurious bathroom, FES to main, two separate living areas including hostess kitchen. Flooded with natural light, ambient color scheme throughout, picture postcard perfect gardens, this is truly a breathtaking and beautiful Sorrento home.

Address: 15 Darling Road Price: On Application Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Jenny Fink 0414 978 618

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SORRENTO Hibbit Cottage

BLAIRGOWRIE “Montford House”

A touch of nostalgia with coastal chic. This delightful weatherboard home is complete with an old style front porch, two separate living areas, four large bedrooms, master with full ensuite, family bathroom with laundry facilities. A casual dining area is adjacent to a streamline gallery-style kitchen and the home is flooded with natural light. Polished floorboards add a soft hue and the warmth of the Coonara further adds to the womderful ambience of this desirable home.

Dare to imagine strolling out your gate, through the National Park to arrive at one of the most majestic beaches. This is the location of Montford House.

Constructed of limestone & weatherboards this beautiful home sets the scene for the idyllic lifestyle. Consisting of five bedrooms - four with FES - the master suite upstairs has views across the National Park. The remaining four bedrooms have easy access to the living areas that consist of a private lounge, family kitchen/dining and billiard/ TV room opening to the rear garden.

Address: 20 Heather Avenue Price: $750,000 - $795,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Jenny Fink 0414 978 618

Address: 31 Beach Road Price: On Application Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Jenny Fink 0414 978 618

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www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/rye

24 Weeroona Street Rye

10 Wargundy Avenue Rye

Ready For Christmas

So Much For So Little

The words “PERFECT LOCATION” certainly apply here. Less than 200 metres to the beach, literally on the edge of the shops and 2 minutes to the R.S.L and bowl’s club etc. Fun to be had in every direction. The home itself is surprisingly spacious with 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a massive kitchen with adjacent family meals, a sun deck, built in bar and loads more. It is very well presented throughout and ready to enjoy upon settlement. The corner block offers plenty of secure off street parking and very little tiresome gardening. With such a brilliant location it is the ideal holiday let property or may return to permanent tenancy duties if required. Permanent home buyers will also not be disappointed. Inspect today with confidence.

A rare opportunity exists to buy your very own home at a price you can afford. Whether its your first home or holiday home this property offers fantastic value for money. On offer is a very neat and tidy home on a nice big block of 760m2 (approx) located in a very popular area. The property has plenty of scope for improvement whilst offering a safe comfortable home that you can simply move into and enjoy. The home itself has 3 good sized bedrooms, an open plan living/dining area with a near new gas heater and air conditioner, a country style kitchen, family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. There’s also a covered pergola and a large fully fenced back yard that’s great for the kids and pets. Overall it offers lots more than expected in this super affordable price range.

Price: $290,000 - $320,000 Inspect Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Glenn Key 0402 445 208 Agent

Price: Inspect Contact

$400,000 - $435,000 Saturday 3.00-3.30pm Alana Balog 0412 536 624

30 Croanna Street Rye

40 Wilkinson Street Tootgarook Endless Possibilities - 150 Metres From The Beach

Versatile Opportunity

Only one street back from the beach this classic old weatherboard home is set to soar with a little TLC from new owners. In surprisingly good condition for a golden oldie it is on a wonderful block of 960m2 (approx). These homes respond brilliantly to a splash of paint and a bit of this and that and once again truly represent what beachside living/holidaying is all about. No surprises inside, just a user friendly traditional 3 bedroom floorplan that is easy to renovate and maintain. With the beach so close and the township only a very short drive it would make the perfect permanent home, a magic holiday home or best of all a gilt-edged investment. Close proximity to Tootgarook Primary School, local markets, parks and other amenities.

This wonderful property has the right price and the right position. Investors can add it to their portfolio and reap the benefits from day one. Family home buyers will love the privacy and enjoy the close proximity to the township and beach. Holiday home buyers should also take note at what this property has to offer. A very private, fully-fenced corner block has a large back yard. offering access for cars, with plenty of room for a boat or van. The elevated home offers lovely tree top views from the main living room which features full length floor to ceiling windows with sliding door opening onto a large covered patio. There are 3BR’s all with BIR’s, well-appointed kitchen with meals area, family bathroom, separate shower and toilet.

Auction: Saturday 27th October at 1.00pm Inspect Saturday & Sunday 1.00-1.30pm Contact Glenn Key 0402 445 208

Price: Inspect Contact

2 Liesma Street Rye

10 Loatta Street Rye

Inspection Is Not An Option

Pepperberry Cottage

This is one of those properties that simply has to be inspected to be fully appreciated. The current owner has spent thousands of dollars and hundreds of man hours on the renovation. Nearing completion he has decided to move on and let the new owners add the finishing touches. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms (lower requires completion) a new classy kitchen, quality floor coverings and very attractive decor. Along one side is a fully-enclosed and covered brick paved patio area and storage locker. On a corner block, the house is set to one side with an expanse of lawn area. With all the hard work done it is simply a matter of finishing off and in so doing add your own personality then sit back and enjoy. Definitely priced to please.

Weatherboard homes are always popular on the Peninsula due to their flexibility and wide range of decorating options. They lend themselves to the owners creativity and are warm and inviting. The current owners loved this home so much they brought it with them to the Peninsula a decade or so ago. The home was re-stumped, re-wired, re-plumbed, re-roofed and re-decorated when it arrived (information from owner). Internally it was also upgraded and presents beautifully. The kitchen was replaced, bathroom renovated and a second toilet added. Comprising three good sized bedrooms, spacious kitchen, open plan living room with gas log fire and polished floors. A large rear deck and front verandah finish off the package. All this on a lovely big level block.

Price: $350,000 - $370,000 Inspect Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Diane & Phil Key 0419 324 515 Agent

Price: Inspect Contact

$370,000 - $390,000 Saturday 11.00-11.30am Glenn Key 0402 445 208

$370,000 - $390,000 Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Glenn Key 0402 445 208

57 Morris Street Tootgarook

8 Sussex Road Rye Take A Closer Look

Revamped Retro Classic

There’s more than meets the eye here. An astute purchaser will instantly recognize the potential to literally double the internal size of this home with very little effort and a moderate budget. The entire lower level of the home is a blank canvas. Upstairs presents beautifully and encourages natural light with lovely high ceilings throughout the living areas and there are verandahs to 2 sides. One side of the home has been devoted to family living, cooking and dining while the other side accommodates 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Well-appointed kitchen and ample room for fun filled family evenings with a roaring wood heater for warmth. Feature timber floors and ceilings throughout, it will be a room much used by all.

The current owners have invested heavily on a total internal makeover for this home and the results are a real eye opener. A dash of nostalgia blended beautifully with a full serve of modern. Crisp paintwork, highly polished timber floors, quality tiling and much much more. It is now a very pleasing home indeed. Sitting on a lovely level block of 920m2 (approx) with a large outdoor entertaining area and separate workshop/games room this is the ultimate low maintenance holiday home. You can walk to the beach with ease (800m approx) and enjoy all that the Peninsula has to offer. A property that looks good, feels right and best of all is still super affordable.

Price: Inspect Contact

Price: Inspect Contact

$450,000 - $495,000 Saturday 11.00-11.30am Glenn Key 0402 445 208

5985 6555

Offers In Excess Of $450,000 Sunday 12.00-12.30pm Glenn Key 0402 445 208

2397 Point Nepean Road, Rye VIC 3941

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Price: $235,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

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2/4 Leon Avenue, ROSEBUD

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Price: $269,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

EASY CARE LIVING Spacious 3 bedroom unit found well away from all the hustle and bustle. The open plan living enjoys a northerly aspect, central kitchen and rear sun deck are ideal for a little entertaining. Along with gas heating and split system air-con, walk in robe and ensuite to the master and two bedrooms with robes, plus semi enclosed carport, bus stop right by the front door and your own street frontage to allow access to store the boat or van.

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Price: $359,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

Price: $565,000 Inspect: Saturday at 1.00pm Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

Price: $380,000 plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

21 Morgan Street, ROSEBUD

16 Phillipa Street, BLAIRGOWRIE

390 Waterfall Gully Road, ROSEBUD

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Price: $769,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

402b Waterfall Gully Road, ROSEBUD

2 Walpole Avenue, ROSEBUD

1/47 Hove Road, ROSEBUD

Cradled between the bush & the bay, this sprawling 4BR home effortlessly delivers over an acre of absolute peace DQG WUDQTXLOOLW\ 7KH FUHDWXUH FRPIRUWV \RX FUDYH DQG DOO the space you need to create the lifestyle of your dreams are right here. 3 living areas and bonus large shed with three-phase power for the home handyman. Also includes *'+ HYDSRUDWLYH FRROLQJ RXWGRRU SL]]D RYHQ DQG remote-controlled double garage.

Price: $799,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

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Price: $379,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

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Price: $390,000 plus buyers Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

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Price: $225,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adam Harlem 0447 841 000

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LAND FROM $219,950 | HOUSE & LAND FROM $379,000

Live amongst pristine bay beaches, wild ocean coastline, glorious green hinterland, over a dozen world-class golf courses and more than 50 cellar doors.

Explore the 100km of Mornington Peninsula with superb art galleries, boutique shopping and cafĂŠs. Rosebud Foreshore is adjacent to a thriving shopping strip, six screen cinema, indoor and outdoor bowls and a choice of quality local schools.

Sandpiper Cove is an easy walk to the beach, and directly across the road from the Tootgarook Wetlands Reserve which boasts a host of wildlife and natural flora.

ADAM HARLEM P: 03 5982 2850 M: 0447 841 000 www.adamre.com.au DAVID SHORT P: 03 5986 8188 F: 03 5981 2623 www.davidshort.com.au

Choose from a variety of block sizes from 450 to 604m2, or take your pick from a wide range of optional house and land packages to suit most budgets.

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Based on public and REIV reported sold in Blairgowrie and Rye July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012

The fact is hockingstuart is the No.1 Selling agent in Blairgowrie and Rye for the last six years.

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Your holiday resort awaits

Good thinking 99

WHEN you look at the impressive list of lifestyle features this home offers, you may think twice about ever holidaying again. This immense property comes complete with gymnasium, games room, in-ground pool - with extensive timber decking to enjoy the summer sun - and a spa. Across both levels of the home the floor plan has a multitude of rooms for both formal and informal occasions. A formal living room has a feature open fire place and there is a separate dining room. A well-appointed kitchen has an adjoining casual meals area and for students or work-from-home types there is a good-sized study.

Wet areas include a laundry and powder room. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a second bathroom. The home has a wonderful rural feel, being surrounded by landscaped gardens and tall gum trees, and is set on a 1809-square metre block on the corner of Old Cape Schanck Rd. A paved driveway leads up to a double garage and there is ample parking for extra vehicles in front.

GET smart and inspect this lovely sandstone brick home, just a few minutes walk from the beach, shops and cafes. This quality house is on a 780-square metre block and the design of the home allows for a nice sheltered courtyard, which will be fantastic for entertaining family and friends all year round. The living room has a built-in woodheater and the natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows creates a warm and spacious atmosphere.

The kitchen has granite benchtops and all the latest appliances, including a dishwasher, and the adjoining dining area looks onto the courtyard. There are three bedrooms, the main with built-in robes plus ensuite. Two more bedrooms have built-in robes and share a renovated bathroom. At the front of the house is a single garage which has drive-through access to the private, landscaped rear garden.

Address: 375 Bayview Road, ROSEBUD Price: $675,000 Agency: Henderson Real Estate, 867 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, 5986 8144 Agent: Peter Bennett, 0418 366 310

Address: 99 South Road, ROSEBUD Price: $420,000 Agency: T.Hobson Real Estate, 181 Overport Road, Frankston South Agent: Terry Hobson, 0408 545 654

12 CONWAY STREET, MOUNT ELIZA

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WHERE LIFESTYLE TAKES CENTRE STAGE Offering serene sanctuary among 695sqm (approx) of private established gardens, this very original three-bedroom family home incorporates a professional music/dance studio that offers fabulous potential for both income producing and artistic endeavours.

A position moments from shops, buses and all schools is a boon for the busy family and WKHUH LV GXDO OLYLQJ DUHDV WKDW Ă&#x20AC;RZ WR WLPEHU GHFNV DW WKH IURQW DQG UHDU 2WKHU KLJKOLJKWV LQFOXGH JRUJHRXV UHFODLPHG OHDGOLJKW ZLQGRZV WLPEHU Ă&#x20AC;RRUV EULJKW WLPEHU WRSSHG NLWFKHQ DQG PDVWHU EHGURRP ZLWK VSD HQVXLWH ([WUDV LQFOXGH D FRV\ ZRRG KHDWHU VSOLW V\VWHP KHDWLQJ FRROLQJ DEXQGDQW IUXLW WUHHV D FKDUPLQJ NLWFKHQ JDUGHQ DQG HYHQ D FKLFNHQ FRRS PRICE GUIDE: $580,000 - $620,000 INSPECT: Saturday 12.00-12.30pm CONTACT: James Crowder 0407 813 377 Julie Mead 0417 562 755

9708 8667

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

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MOUNT ELIZA 18 Ranelagh Drive

BAYSIDE BEAUTY Q Rare retail offering within Mt Eliza’s Village retail centre with potential to value add Q 2 shops & 1st floor office on 1 title Q Total Rental: $54,820*pa net Q Land Area: 262m2* Q Potential for subdivision (STPA) AUCTION: FRIDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2PM Alex Ham 0410 545 226 Michael Gross 0419 355 561

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Cafe excellence

A cut above

ONE of Mount Martha’s premier businesses, this popular cafe is fully licensed and trades seven days a week from 7.30am to 4pm. The liquor licence extends to 9pm so there is potential to add dinners to the menu. The cafe shows strong takings of about $11,000 a week and coffee sales average 25 kilograms a week.

Excellent lease terms and conditions are available and fully trained staff are prepared to stay on.

HEAD and shoulders above the rest, this hair salon has a superb fit-out with modern, trendy decor. There are 11 cutting stations and three beauty rooms. The rent of $2500 per calendar month is offset by two sub-leases and the business demonstrates good turnover in an exclusive retail location at the busy intersection of Frankston–Flinders Rd and Moorooduc Highway. Excellent systems are in place to maintain the growth of the business and the owner is willing to stay on and assist during the transition period if required.

Cafe, MOUNT MARTHA Price: Offers over $300,000 Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

Hair salon, FRANKSTON SOUTH Price: $119,000 Agency: Kevin Wright Real Estate, 72 Main Street, Mornington, 5977 2255 Agent: Tanya Scagliarini, 0438 289 859

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For Sale – Mornington

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Long established travel business in Mornington with high turnover ĂŶĚ ŐƌĞĂƚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͕ ƌĞůŽĐĂƚĞ Žƌ ĞdžƉĂŶĚ LJŽƵƌ ĞdžŝƐƟŶŐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ Žƌ start a mobile service? This business has been built up with 30 years of loyal clientele.

Sale Price: $95,000 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Freehold Opportunity

And The Winner Is..

Golden opportunity to purchase this easily run trophy and engraving business. This long-standing Rosebud business ƌĞƚƵƌŶƐ ŐŽŽĚ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŽƉĞƌĂƚŽƌ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ŝĚĞĂůůLJ located opposite the beach. Priced to sell.

Drive through from Mornington-Tyabb Road to Bruce Street is ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďŽŶƵƐĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚŝƐ ůĂƌŐĞ͕ ϯϬϬϬƐƋŵ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ďůŽĐŬ ǁŝƚŚ ϳϱϬͲƐƋŵ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ĨĂĐƚŽƌLJ͘ sĞƌLJ ĨĞǁ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐ ĞdžŝƐƚ ƚŽ ďƵLJ something like this. ACT NOW.

Sale Price: $75,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $1.6 Million Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454

^ŚŽƉ &Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Brand new shop available for lease NOW. Located at the beach ĞŶĚ ŽĨ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ĐŚŽŝĐĞ ŽĨ ĞŝƚŚĞƌ ϴϬƐƋŵ Žƌ ϭϱϬƐƋŵ ;ĂƉƉƌŽdžͿ͘ Be Quick. It’s the only one available.

>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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Cafe With Residence

Sale Price: $250,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Sale Price: $69,000 Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝnjŝŶŐ ŝŶ ďŽƵƟƋƵĞ ůŝŶŐĞƌŝĞ͕ ƐůĞĞƉ ǁĞĂƌ ĂŶĚ ďŽĚLJ ǁĞĂƌ͘ Just Peachie has been in Mornington for 15 years and shows ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ͘ dŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝƐ ŝŶ Ă ƉƌĞŵŝĞƌ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ůŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ rent.

This newly renovated cafe is ideally located 1 km from the new peninsula link exit . This growing business seats approx 25, operates 6 days a week and has takings of $3,500pw. The 3 bedroom residence is included in the total rent of $550 pw. THIS ONE HAS GOT THE LOT!

Restaurant / Bar

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For Sale – Portsea

^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 the savvy operator to make their mark with this recently established business. ͻ ĞĂĐŚƐŝĚĞ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ͻZƵŶ ƵŶĚĞƌ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ͻ ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶ ͻ džƚƌĞŵĞůLJ ƉƌŽĮƚĂďůĞ

Bubba’s Pizza dŚŝƐ ŽŶĞ ƟĐŬƐ Ăůů ƚŚĞ ďŽdžĞƐ͘ džĐĞƉƟŽŶĂů ƚĂŬŝŶŐƐ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ Ψϭϭ͕ϬϬϬƉǁ ǁŝƚŚ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚƌŝĂů͕ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ ϳ ĚĂLJ Ă ǁĞĞŬ͕ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ůĞĂƐĞ ĂŶĚ ǀĞƌLJ ǁĞůů ƐƚĂīĞĚ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĐŽƵůĚ ďĞ managed or owner operated.

Great opportunity to secure your own easily run small business and become your own boss. Strong consistent turnover, regular clientele and no rent. Sale price includes two vehicles and extensive database. Will not last at this price.

Sale Price: $750,000 + SAV

Sale Price $140,000 + SAV Contact: Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859

Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Sale Price: $70,000 W.I.W.O Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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Beachside Cafe

This well located, well priced Dromana freehold must sell as owner has moved on to other business interests. Opportunity ƚŽ ǀĂůƵĞ ĂĚĚ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚǁŽ ůĞǀĞů ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ĂďŽǀĞ͘ (S.T.C.A) Securely tenanted on long lease, this is a great opportunity not to be missed.

dŚŝƐ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚůLJ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶĞĚ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ͕ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ĞŶƚƌŽ Shopping Centre, is smack in the middle of the Mornington retail ƉƌĞĐŝŶĐƚ͘ dŚĞ ƚĞŶĂŶƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ƌĞůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ 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 for long.

Get in now for the busy summer trade. Well set up café specializing in fresh juices and light meals, this easy to operate business is a proven money maker. Well located opposite Rye beach , long lease, great takings. Vendor Must Sell.

Sale Price: $300,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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

Sale Price: $180,000 W.I.W.O. Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

Industrial Freehold &ĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĂƐƚƵƚĞ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌ Žƌ ŽǁŶĞƌ ŽĐĐƵƉŝĞƌ͘ Current owner/tenant willing to lease back for short or long ƚĞƌŵ ƚĞŶĂŶĐLJ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ Ă ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ϭϭϬϬƐƋŵ ƐŝƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƉůĞŶƚLJ ŽĨ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ͘ ϯϮϱƐƋŵ ĨĂĐƚŽƌLJͬŽĸĐĞ ŚĂƐ ŵĂŝŶ ƌŽĂĚ ĞdžƉŽƐƵƌĞ ĂŶĚ there is three- phase power.

Sale Price: $440,000 Contact: Russell Murphy 0407 839 184

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NEWS DESK

Discover your style Anxiety works out

By Natalie Garner WITH spring fast approaching, it’s time to renew, reassess and redefine yourself for the new season. It’s often with a heartfelt sigh that I face a wardrobe filled with black, grey and brown at the end of a long winter season and feel that I need to search for something new.

Sometimes it’s great to consider visiting a new place to shop, rather than just hitting the same big shopping complexes or the computer. Many people often feel they can’t visit a shopping strip (unless its Chapel St or central Melbourne), because they won’t get the variety. But this is often not the case, and certainly not the case with Sorrento.

If you’ve never been to Sorrento or haven’t been for a while, it’s time to rediscover. You’ll be amazed at the breadth of choice in fashion, accessories, beauty and wellness (not to mention all the fabulous eateries, galleries and unique homewares stores).

When it comes to fashion, Sorrento offers more than just a group of retailers. Sure, it has a number of high-calibre fashionable chain stores such as Mimco, Witchery, Brown Sugar, Seed, Cinori, Blue Illusions, Sportsgirl and Gazman, so there’s no need to only consider city shopping centres in your search for something you’ve seen in a catalogue or online. But there are also about 15 fashion, surfwear and accessories stores that are either unique to the village or unique to the Mornington Peninsula.

If you want an opportunity to speak to the person who actually does the buying, who can offer advice on latest trends, who can customise an outfit to meet your needs and who can offer you something different to wear, then Sorrento is the place to go.

Shopping should be an enjoyable experience, where you are treated like an individual, not just an email address or another sale.

SPECIAL OFFER – STYLING WORKSHOPS AND PERSONAL SHOPS Get ready for the new season and learn how to look your best at Sorrento’s Style workshops by image and style consultant Julie Hyne. Julie has more than 25 years of industry experience and says: “It’s not about age, or how much money you have to spend on your look, it’s knowing that everything you have placed on your body is working in perfect harmony with your shape, colouring and personality.”

STYLE WORKSHOPS Monday 15 October – 11am-12.30pm or Friday 26 October – 1-2.30pm Hotel Sorrento, 5 Hotham St, Sorrento $20 per person* Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BVUC GROUP STYLING AND PERSONAL SHOP Friday 26 October – 10am-midday and 3-5pm Meet at the Sisters Cafe, 149 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento. $60 per person* maximum four people per session, includes coffee and cake Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BVVH Julie available in selected stores on Monday 15 October from 1.30-5pm * Includes $20 voucher redeemable against purchase at participating Sorrento stores. Conditions apply.

Sorrento is Style, and it is a lifestyle, so when you’re looking for that perfect Spring Racing outfit or to refresh your winter wardrobe with something unique, take the 40-minute drive from around the peninsula and make it a day or weekend to remember.

for mother author ONE of the most pleasing things for Nicky Johnston is the knowledge that her business helps young people cope with the stresses and pressures of life.

Her original ideas originally put down to help her son Bayley deal with anxiety have been published and proved both a business success and an ongoing source of reassurance that she is helping others.

This month the Langwarrin mother of four won the Making A Difference Award in the AusMumpreneur National Business Awards.

Johnston’s first book Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts! has been adapted for the stage by Frankston Arts Centre and tours schools in Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula and elsewhere in the state.

That first book and its sequel Happythoughts are Everywhere are widely used by families, schools, kindergartens and mental health professionals throughout Australia.

Johnston, who self-publishes under her Happy Hero banner, has become a regular speaker at conferences, workshops and schools.

“I am thrilled with winning this award, because it demonstrates that even those who choose to work in an area outside the norm can be acknowledged as a trail blazer,” Johnston said.

“I hope this will encourage others to work hard to achieve their goals and make their business vision come true."

Johnston has also developed resource kits for parents and teachers and promotes awareness of mental health issues in young children.

Through Nicky’s empowering picture books that are filled with simple words and detailed illustrations, she shows children that by changing their thoughts they can change their feelings.

Mumpreneur: Author Nicky Johnston has won an award for doing the job she likes which also makes a difference to others.

“I try to teach my children that by giving a part of themselves that doesn’t seem like much to them, actually makes the world of difference to somebody else,” Johnston said.

“Don’t ever underestimate the kindness that you can give to somebody, because it does make a difference.”

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BUSINESS

Rosebud businesses recognised at awards 2012 NAB Rosebud Business Excellence Awards winners

THE best of business has been celebrated at the 2012 NAB Rosebud Business Excellence Awards.

At a dinner at Rosebud Country Club, the town’s small business operators and staff were honoured with business and service awards in five categories.

The fifth annual awards were jointly presented

by Rosebud Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Rosebud and Rye. Rosebud chamber marketing coordinator Alison Doherty said the awards were the culmination of four months’ work.

After being nominated, businesses and individuals completed an application and were assessed by an independent judging panel before being interviewed. In some cases, mystery shoppers were sent to assess the customer service skills of candidates.

As well as recognising Rosebud’s bestperforming businesses and employees, Ms Doherty said the awards helped identify areas in which members needed assistance. Training and mentoring programs would be developed using feedback from the awards.

Business awards Overall winner: Peninsula Foot Clinic, Andrew Cook.

Retail: Bant’s Amcal Pharmacy, Rory Thompson and Otto Kapitan.

Service industry: Peninsula Pet Clips, Carolyn Mibus.

Professional services: Peninsula Foot Clinic, Andrew Cook.

Food industry: Point Nepean Takeaway, Chris Spiliotopoulos.

Rising Star: Alien Fitness, John and Leanne Maisano.

Customer service awards Overall winner: Caroline Hotton, CG Quickprint.

Retail: Barbara Lonie, Sewing’n’ Beyond.

Food industry: Helen Ralph, Baker Boys Cafe.

Service industry: Caroline Hotton, CG Quickprint.

Best apprentice: Jack Sykes, Peninsula Auto Centre.

Professional services: Melinda Kalkbrenner, Carroll Accounting.

Leadership: Kath Murphy, Cartridge World.

Rising Star winner: Alien Fitness, John and Leanne Maisano.

Food industry winner: Baker Boys Cafe, Helen Ralph.

Retail category winner: Bants Amcal Pharmacy, Rory Thompson and Otto Kapitan.

Professional services winner: Carroll Accounting, Melinda Kalkbrenner.

Professional services winner: First Peninsula Foot Clinic, Andrew Cook.

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Food category winner: Point Nepean Takeaway, Chris Spilliotopoulos.

Retail category winner: GC Quickprint, Caroline Hotton.

Leadership category winner: Cartridge World, Kath Murphy.

Customer service winner: Sewing ‘n’ Beyond, Barbara

Service industry winner: Peninsula Pet Clips, Carolyn

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Pool and spa open day makes a splash

MORNINGTON Pool and Spa Centre will be holding a huge open day on Saturday 13 October.

“This is the first time we’ve run this event,” owner Simon Toledo said. “It offers our customers a great opportunity to pick up pool equipment at up to 50 per cent off regular prices.”

Equipment on offer will include pumps, filters, chlorinators, heaters and automatic pool cleaners.

“We will have the latest in pool cleaners, including robot cleaners, which are a fantastic product.”

MPSC has been established for 23 years. “We are the oldest and best pool shop on the peninsula,” he said.

Originally opened by Doug and Dorothy for the first 12 years, passed on to Adam and Susan for a further eight years and now with Simon and his team, there is hardly a pool or spa owner who has not set foot in the place.

Whether it be for a water test, pick up a pump, buy a new automatic cleaner – it is all possible and readily available at this one-stop shop.

The centre are open on Sunday all year round for your convenience from 10am to 2pm.

MPSC stocks all major brands and all major equipment.

“We challenge customers to request something we cannot access or source, be it from as small as an O-ring through to a gas heater, we can find and service them all.”

As a Bioguard-approved retailer, the centre stocks the most cutting-edge water testing devices, “the accu-scan”, along with Bioguard’s complete range of chemicals rated as the best chemicals available in the marketplace today.

“MPSC is the only pool shop that offers computerised water testing onsite or poolside. The Mornington wagon you see whizzing around is the first car to be fully equiped with the AccuScan water test reader complete with laptop to hand you results just as it would be in store.”

Most recently MPSC now supplies and installs quality fibreglass pools, spas and swim spas from the Harvest Pool Range.

“We guarantee professional, competent and competitive service on all projects,” Simon said.

For more information, contact Mornington Pool and Spa Centre on 5975 8466 or visit 33 Yuilles Rd, Mornington.

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Polio pledge The five heads of government announced the eradication initiative at CHOGM. At the United Nations, a vow to eradicate polio by 2015. A final push to eradicate a disease has powerful friends – and a lot of money – behind it.

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receive a drop of polio vaccine for her child at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees-supported Jalozai camp on the outskirts of Peshawar, on 25 September.

Peter Salk and Aseefa Zardari had never met, but have an odd and very significant thing in common: both were inoculated against polio by one of their parents. In the case of Salk, of course, it was his father Jonas, who administered his just-developed vaccine to himself, his lab workers and his family even before it was formally approved and released. Aseefa’s inoculator was her mother, the late Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, assassinated in 2007.

“I have a picture of my wife immunising our daughter 18 years ago,” said Asif Zardari, the current President and Aseefa’s father, at a United Nations gathering. “My martyred wife told the world she dreamed of a world in which all children were free of disease.”

Father, daughter and Salk had come to the UN as part of a new international push to eradicate polio once and for all, and they were hardly alone. Also in attendance were UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon; Afghan President Hamid Karzai; Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan;

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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard; US Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; and – significantly – Bill Gates, head of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. All of them and others addressed a plenary session of the UN’s Economic and Social Council, and all of them had a single promise: by 2015, if not earlier, polio would join smallpox as the only diseases in human history to be finally and fully snuffed out in the wild.

Rotary’s Charity Gala Ball THE Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye is hosting a Gala Ball to raise funds for local community projects as well as Rotary’s Interplast Program.

This is a peninsula-wide fundraiser that is supported by the Rotary Nepean Cluster Group of Rotary Clubs.

All proceeds from the event will go to three projects: 1. Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department upgrade. To keep the hospital at the frontline of emergency treatment, community funding is urgently needed to facilitate this necessary upgrade.

2. Rotary Interplast: Interplast Australia and New Zealand, founded in 1983, is a joint partnership between Rotary International and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Interplast Australia and New Zealand has performed “life-changing” operations free of charge for children and young adults in more than 20 developing countries that were suffering from cleft lip and/or palates, other deformities and burns. If a patient requires difficult or dangerous surgery they are brought to Australia.

3. Sister Carmel’s Cancer Support Group: The aim is to purchase emergency accommodation facilities on the peninsula for country clients needing prolonged daily care at Frankston Private Hospital, and offer public treatment for cancer patients.

Open to Rotarians, friends of Rotary and members of the public, the night promises to be a wonderful celebration of fun, great food, fantastic music and entertainment.

When: Saturday 17 November from 7pm till midnight.

Where: Gunnamatta Room, Mornington Race

Course, 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington.

Tickets: $125 a head.

Book a table of 10 for $115 a head.

All booking enquiries to 0498 245 505 or email galaball1@mail.com RSVP by Monday 29 October.

Highlights: Delicious three-course meal.

Dress: 50s theme (dress to impress).

Music and entertainment: Dance to the fabulous Pippa Wilson Swingtet 1940s and 1950s jazz.

Complimentary champagne on arrival.

Wine and beer on tables Silent and live auctions during the night.

Coming events at the clubs Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye Vocational Service Month October 2 – Youth Exchange Mardi Abbott District Chair Samantha Hellessey Youth Exchange D5520 IN 2011 October 9 – Gavin Bunker Phillipines Micro Enterprises October 16 – District Governor’s visit October 23 – Club assembly October 30 – TBA Rotary Foundation Month November 6 – No Rotary (Melbourne Cup Day) November 13 – Guest speaker Lambis Englezos First World war sites and Fromelles.

November 20 – Club assembly November 27 – NYSF outgoing students Rotary Club of Dromana November 1 – Preparation for the Dromana Art & Craft Show at the gymnasium of Dromana Primary School.

November 14 – Partners’ night at Dromana Secondary College – Christmas theme.

December 20 – Christmas break-up at Red Hill Bowling Club with barefoot bowls, fun and entertainment.

The Rotary Club of Dromana will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its charter with a reunion dinner on Saturday 13 October. Past members who have not been contacted can call Les Liddell on (03) 5987 2727 for details. We would love to have you join us on this great evening.

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Travels with a slightly effeminate Humphrey Bogart

By Stuart McCullough I’D never thought about it much. For the most part, my walls were covered with wallpaper. The chosen pattern, selected in a moment of panic, was of light blue cricketers. This would have made sense if I was fond of either cricket or Smurfs, but as I was not particularly drawn to either, it was simply misleading. No one else had panicked when picking wallpaper. Of my brothers, Cameron chose motorbikes and Lachlan selected spaceships. My sisters chose Holly Hobbie. Only I acted in haste.

When I moved out of home, I left behind a lot of things, including the wallpaper. In my first year at uni, I lived on campus in a residential college. I quickly learned that you were expected to decorate your room. This was not so much an aesthetic exercise as one of identification – your room had to explain what kind of person you were. Due to limitations in budget and space, this was mostly done by way of posters.

Some students chose posters of their favourite bands as a means of nailing their colours to the mast (not literally – you were only allowed to use BluTack). I remember one student having a giant poster of The Pogues and me, having only been exposed to commercial radio with dodgy reception courtesy of an aerial held together by sticky tape, having no idea who they were. Only those with a love for a certain kind of rock expressed their passion in poster form. It was common to see posters of The Smiths, even though they’d already broken up. But despite it being the early 1990s, I can-

not recall ever encountering a poster featuring Vanilla Ice, Colour Me Badd or Mr Mister at any time during my tertiary education.

Some students preferred “political” posters. These were usually in support of some kind of rally and always demanded “action”. What kind of “action” was generally left to the imagination. The students who favoured their politics in poster form were always very serious and gave the impression of knowing something you didn’t about the world and how it operated.

Which, at that time and probably still, was likely to be so. Older students had posters that were souvenirs of earlier campus events including plays and sporting events and, in particular, university balls. These were grand occasions at which bands – lured by an appearance fee that factored an element of “danger money” – agreed to play in front of a hall full of students determined to drink their money’s worth.

It was my first time living away from home and for the first few weeks, the walls of my room were as blank as

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my mind. Here I was, surrounded by students who – if they had ever heard of Tyabb – had probably only driven through it. I couldn’t compete. While I would decide to decorate my room with posters, I saw little point trying to be something I plainly wasn’t and vowed to avoid posters of indie rock bands or anything political.

Each Friday there was a market alongside the student union. I’m sure they sold all kinds of useful things, but as I remember it, every single stall sold either incense or posters. With limited funds, I went through the racks determined to fill the empty void of my wall. It was an alien world. I had no idea which band Che Guevara was in, but as he’d not been good enough to make it onto the Hits of ’89 Volume 1 cassette, I decided to steer clear. After an hour of searching, I finally saw someone I recognised – Humphrey Bogart.

Without so much as a first thought much less a second, I bought Humphrey. I had purchased an entire packet of Blu-Tack in anticipation and, back in my room, eagerly unfurled my poster. There is a time in your life during which Blu-Tack is vitally important. It must be scrounged and protected as though it were platinum.

Accustomed to using scraps, having a whole packet at my disposal seemed like luxury itself. With great care and unusual caution, I fixed the poster to the blank canvas that was my wall.

Satisfied with my work, I took a step back.

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rican Queen reminds me of Saturday nights in front of the television. But this photo was drawn from neither of these motion pictures. Nor was it from the Maltese Falcon or The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Smooth of face and pouty of lip, there was something distinctly effeminate about this image of Bogie. As though he had just auditioned for Tootsie. Worse than merely effeminate, Humphrey was a little creepy, too. No matter where in the room you stood, his eyes would follow you. Invariably, the first thing anyone would ask when entering my room was “who’s that lady?” This question was quickly followed by “and why is she dressed up as Humphrey Bogart?”

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Whatever the case, with hits flowing before Cold Chisel left the rehearsal room, before Icehouse had studied for their algebra finals, and before Australian Crawl had learnt to swim, Dragon had the nation captivated with songs such as April Sun in Cuba, Are You Old Enough?, Get That Jive, Still in Love With You, Sunshine and more.

The kings of the pub scene and emperors of excess, the band’s live show was unsurpassed, and their rock ’n’ roll lifestyle will go down in music industry folklore for generations to come.

During the ’70s, Dragon was among the biggest rock bands in New Zealand, gaining even greater success on the Australian circuit.

Dragon’s history begins with brothers Todd and Marc Hunter, natives of the North Island town of Taumarunui; from childhood on, the siblings performed professionally in their parents’ jazz band, with Todd learning guitar and Marc picking up the drums.

As the years passed, the brothers played in a variety of New Zealand bands, together and independently; Dragon emerged in 1973 from the remnants of Staff, a group featuring Todd on bass, in addition to singerpianist Graeme Collins, guitarist Ray Goodwin and drummer Neil Reynolds.

Personality conflicts quickly emerged, and soon the clean-living Collins was sacked in favour of keyboardist Ivan Thompson. This left Dragon without a singer, but the problem was quickly solved when Marc Hunter signed as lead singer.

Seemingly overnight, Dragon fell out of commercial favour; their next single, Love is Not Enough, failed to chart, and their first New Zealand tour since 1975 was a washout.

When the album bombed, Dragon

disbanded, but in 1982 reformed to pay off their debts. The line-up – the Hunters, Taylor, Hewson and Jacobsen – fared so well during the reunion tour that they soon released a new single, Joanne.

Its follow-up, Rain (1984), was a big hit and many fans agreed that its accompanying LP Body & the Beat was among their best ever.

When the old personality conflicts arose, only the Hunters were left.

(Tragically, just hours after quitting the band, Hewson was found dead.)

The next Dragon LP, 1986’s Dreams of Ordinary Men, was produced by Todd Rundgren. Shortly after, the band once again called it a day.

Liberation Music has released a two CD set The Dragon Years Fortieth Anniversary Collection 40 Years, 40 Tracks with many of the hits. www.dragononline.com.au www. liberationmusic.com.au

*** CELEBRATING his 54th anniversary in the music business this year, Cliff Richard is indisputably Britain’s alltime greatest hit-maker with global record sales beyond 250 million and a ceaseless performance schedule spanning the 54 years of his career.

No other UK band or solo artist is even close to equalling his 123 single hits. As the ’60 got underway, Richard was dominating the airwaves with such indelible hits as Living Doll, Please Don’t Tease, Bachelor Boy, Lucky Lips, When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart, Don’t Talk To Him, Do You Want To Dance, On The Beach, I Could Easily Fall, The Day I Met Marie, The Minute You’re Gone, All My Love and Congratulations, his constant presence in our lives bolstered by smash box office films The Young Ones, Summer Holiday and Wonderful Life.

In the ’70 he continued as a primary chart force with hits such as Devil Woman, We Don’t Talk Anymore and Carrie then into the ’80 with Dreamin’, Wired For Sound, Daddy’s Home, Living Doll (with the Young Ones TV cast) and Some People.

Sir Cliff will appear at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre, on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 February and Monday 18 February. Tickets 136 100 or the Arts Centre 1300 182 183. www. daintygroup.com *** EAGLES’ founding member Glenn Frey will head to the Palais Theatre armed with a set list of iconic West Coast hits and his sixth solo album, After Hours, for one night only with the Melbourne Pops Orchestra on Friday 22 February.

A gifted songwriter and multitalented artist with six number one albums, six Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards and two inductions into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll halls of fame, Frey is a pioneer of the Eagles’ mellow, harmonic California sound (along with Don Henley) and has writing and performance credits on so many classics: Desperado, Hotel California, Best of My Love, I Can’t Tell You Why, Life in the Fast Lane, One of These Nights, The Long Run, New Kid in Town, Wasted Time, Lyin’ Eyes, Tequila Sunrise, Take It To The Limit, Heartache Tonight, Take It Easy, I Found Somebody, The One You Love, Smuggler’s Blues and soundtracks The Heat Is On (Beverly Hills Cop), You Belong to the City (Miami Vice), Flip City (Ghostbusters II) and Part of Me, Part of You (Thelma & Louise).

The After Hours (Universal) album is available now. Tickets are on sale from Friday 5 October, phone 136 100. www.glennfreyafterhours.com *** TO celebrate John Lennon’s birthday, there will be a special tribute “The Songs of John Lennon” at the Memo

(had?) a “wellbeing” course.

Budgeting can be of some use but it does not teach you the value, the importance, of knowing how to handle money.

Do you know someone who makes good money yet is always in debt? Of course you do. We all do.

Almost all of them haven’t a clue and will never have a clue. It will never be taught in schools, but it should. *** THE Greens are all for tripling rates revenue for Crown Casino and using the money for problem gamblers, which is hunky dory. “Good on you Greens, Greens are the one, good on you Greens.”

So, assuming success, does Crown lose income to meet the increase in rates? Nah, they reduce the payback in the dollar for each dollar invested.

(I use the word invested loosely.)

So who pays to look after the problem gamblers? They pay for themselves obviously. It’s all a game to placate the wowsers, and the wonderful Greens. No gambling, smoking, alcohol or sex – and plant some trees; happily ever after, unless you barrack for Collingwood. *** I THINK back to the Kennett years of the 1990s and I’m reminded again that nothing changes. Well, almost nothing. Crown Casino and

the gambling industry generally has become as expected: an unbridled monster. We have sold all our public utilities, spent the money and created happy shareholders.

Expenditure cuts all round is a Coalition norm, state and federal, particularly education and health, undue secrecy, abuse of public accountability and increased security on all of us, except them.

Democratic tradition has gone bye-byes. Both parties justify all by blaming the previous government or if they think you’re a problem they will assume you’re a terrorist. Maybe a Muslim.

Build more roads and a dodgy surplus to shut them up; problem solved. We thought Kennett’s mob was surreptitiously removing our rights; they were, but only as an entree it seems.

Will we survive, right or left?

Of course we will; in my lifetime anyway. And don’t talk to me about all the disgraceful TAFE closures.

You voted for them. *** AN appeal to all those people who complain about using their taxes to pay for smokers’ medical care.

Kindly email your names to me so I can object to paying for your early dementia as a result of believing everything you read in the smaller daily newspaper.

Also to those who choose an outside table next to me (alongside a main road full of traffic fumes) when there are other tables further away, and then give me that “disgusted” look. Please, mind your business and I’ll mind mine. *** THE experts (dream counsellors?) tell us we all have dreams. We only remember the ones closer to morning and so on.

I’m not a dreamer but I’ve heard countless dream stories almost exclusively from females; more imagination oriented?

Anyway, to cut a long story short, as they say in the classics, if they can clone a sheep, why can’t they invent a bug with a variety of self-styled dreams of choice?

Likely they will one day in the form of brainwashing but before that why can’t we have a “fun” period.

A Collingwood GF victory, Marilyn Monroe, a Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre, the Tootgarook Wetlands protected, crayfish. No? OK. Just a thought. *** “PANTHERS in them thar hills” and our state government paying to locate them? No sightings, no comment on the cost of this futile exercise. We had a panther in the movie Redhill followed closely by another in the ABC’s Bed of Roses

By Gary Turner Theatre, 80 Acland St, St Kilda, at 8pm on Friday 5 October. *** THE musical South Pacific has music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics

by Oscar Hammerstein II and book

by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan.

The musical hit the Princess Theatre with hype and glamour and I am the first to admit to being wrong about soapie actress and four-time Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune.

Opera Australia, which creates some of the best stage productions in Australia, assembled a superb cast and presented a truly entertaining version.

McCune was the star and impressed with her lyric vocal demands, dancing and accomplished acting. It also stars Teddy Tahi Rhodes, Eddie Perfect and Kate Ceberano.

Tickets 1300 111 011. www. southpacificmusical.com.au *** GUINNESS World Records, the global authority on record-breaking achievements, has unveiled its 2013 edition of the famous records book in a global launch this week with a variety of features and records.

The latest edition of the world’s best-selling copyright book, first published in 1955 and with more than 120 million copies sold in more than 100 countries, features new recordholders including the world’s tallest dog (111cm) and the oldest gymnast (86 years).

It covers achievements in entertainment, sport, science and engineering, space and beyond.

A bonus chapter includes records set at the London 2012 Games.

The is at all good book stores. www.panmcamillan.com.au

A Grain of Salt WE all have our insoluble problems in life and obviously the sooner we realise it the better.

About 20 years ago I knew I would never understand Cliff Richard’s popularity so, like the mystery of the universe or why people vote for Tony, I let it slide.

We are all different I suppose, unique if you prefer a touch of class.

Some apparently like Neil Diamond, John Farnham and, amazingly, Caroline Wilson; strange people. I’ve met people who honestly thought Meryl Streep was great as Lindy in Evil Angels.

Only two weeks ago I met a couple returning from a holiday on the Sunshine Coast gushing about the friendliness of Queenslanders. We are indeed a weird mob. *** “EVERYONE will be qualified in reading, maths and science by 2025.” So says Julia, almost as if our education system is good. No mention of technical schools, kids who want to learn a trade; not everyone is into science. I assume they represent our PM’s three priorities so let me suggest a fourth; money.

I’ve seen mathematical geniuses who haven’t a clue about money, in my view the single most important skill in living a life. Yes, I’m sure they have a budgeting course at a TAFE somewhere. They even have

By Cliff Ellen series. Unbelievable, but not too bad as drama, maybe. Still, if you’re looking for proof I’d suggest you take it up with any member of a UFO club.

They have strong opinions on flying pigs. Stone the crows. *** RANDOM thoughts: A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.

Do you think our planning minister will allow long, rectangular houses to be built on nature strips?

Who won the Brownlow Medal? I fell asleep.

Why not prepaid petrol? Service stations losing money on other purchases? Those silly enough to pay exorbitant prices will remain silly.

Nobody cares if you can’t dance well.

Just get up and dance.

“The essence of happiness is a conscious appreciation of the rightness of being. It’s a state, it’s not a permanent trait.”

Anthony Clare-Dublin cliffie9@bigpond.com

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Pull on the whites, cricket’s back CRICKET

By IT Gully THE line markings haven’t even faded from football grounds, but players of a different sporting code take to the field for round 1 this Saturday. It’s cricket season.

Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association matches in Provincial, District and Sub-district competitions begin with one-day games.

There are high expectations for a super season in the three divisions, given the talent that has come into the competition as well as expected increase in media coverage.

The “Cricket Rumours” Facebook page has been a constant source of amusement and information, while Radio Port Phillip will broadcast a Saturday morning show and live broadcast on Saturday afternoons on 98.7 and 98.3 FM. The success of the live broadcasts will depend largely on the quality of information coming from other grounds.

Former Victorian championship player Nick Jewell is undoubtedly the biggest name to enter the MPCA this season. Jewell joins Sorrento as captain-coach in Provincial.

Arguably Frankston-Peninsula’s best-ever player, Darren Groves, returns to Rye in Provincial grade, while fellow Premier Cricket player Simon Dart has landed at Red Hill in Sub-

district grade to try and help the club take the next step.

Mt Eliza earned the right to enter Provincial after winning the District pennant last season, while Hastings was controversially relegated after breaching the player points policy.

Pines enters District cricket after dominating Sub-district last season and Balnarring surprisingly was relegated.

In Sub-district, French Island makes its way into the top grade after playing generally as an A1 side. This creates a bye in Sub-district, but makes the competition a lot more interesting.

Following are ladder from last season in each of the divisions as well as some of the movements made during the off-season.

Provincial grade is expected to be again dominated by Baxter, Sorrento and Peninsula Old Boys.

You can throw a blanket over at least six clubs in District that are more than capable of playing finals. There will be nothing in this grade.

In Sub-district, Red Hill will be better than any other team by the length of the Flemington straight.

Provincial Grade

Baxter – In 2012-13, the club again will be the yardstick of the competition. The reigning premiers don’t appear to have lost anyone, and there is talk Jedd Sutton is back. A real

Provincial 2011-12 Ladder Team Baxter POB Sorrento Long Island Moorooduc Mornington Crib Point Mt Martha Rye Heatherhill Ballam Park Hastings

W 7 5 6 6 6 4 5 3 4 3 0 5

D 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 2

L 2 4 4 3 3 6 4 6 5 (2 OR) 5 8 (5 OR) 4

Runs 2014 1591 1832 1469 1709 1656 2010 1649 1541 1560 1397 1793

Wkts 94 93 102 99 88 104 98 79 83 75 75 103

Points 104 92 86 84 84 74 72 62 60 54 26 14

Runs 2283 1666 1901 1412 1570 1582 1917 1866 2296 1844 1599 1575

Wkts 110 105 86 88 90 89 105 83 78 95 54 78

Points 122 104 96 78 72 72 66 60 48 36 30 24

Wkts 107 92 125 97 94 104 80 117 75 94

Points 116 108 80 80 72 60 60 36 36 36

District 2011-12 Ladder Team Mt Eliza Langwarrin Carrum Boneo Somerville Seaford Main Ridge Baden Powell Flinders Delacombe Park YCW Balnarring

W 9 7 7 5 4 5 4 4 3 2 1 1

D 1 2 2 3 4 2 3 2 2 2 3 2

L 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 (2 OR) 8

Sub-district 2011-12 Ladder Team W Red Hill 8 Pines 8 Rosebud 5 Pearcedale 5 Skye 5 Seaford Tigers 4 Carrum Downs 4 Tootgarook 2 Tyabb 2 Dromana 2

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L 1 1 4 4 4 5 (1 x OR) 5 (1 x OR) 7 7 7 (1 x OR)

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positive for Baxter is Adrian Mack has had a full pre-season and is the fittest for many seasons.

Sorrento – Nick Jewell landing at the Sharks as captain-coach has been the big story in the off-season. Former Wally Wedgewood medal winner Ryan O’Connor has been in Sydney for the past 12 months and the opening quick returns. The Sharks will be highly competitive and there is plenty of talk Jewell will not lose his wicket this season.

Peninsula Old Boys – The Pirates were disappointing last season, considering the additions they had from the season before. Keeperbatsman Trevor Johnson has landed from Hastings, which raises the question whether he or Wade Pelzer will be the keeper.

Long Island – The Islanders have some good news and some bad news heading into the season. Andrew Tweedle is back from Ferntree Gully as captain-coach and is a great addition. Michael Burke is looking for a bit of R&R after a big year in cricket and a league medal in footy to follow this up. Burke is expected to miss the first four games. The Islanders have lost David Maxfield to Queensland.

Moorooduc – Expect plenty of runs from the batting machine Bobby Wilson. Wilson has been playing nonstop cricket for the past 18 months and was recently named in the Northern Territory team of the year. The Ducs don’t seem to have added many players to their list.

Mornington – Luke Popov will take the reins again at the Dogs.

Mornington blooded a lot of talented kids last season and they will be better for another pre-season. Expect the team to be more competitive and improve on its four wins.

Crib Point – Brad Rossborough has moved to Main Ridge, which leaves a hole. It also means old stagers in Luke Herrington and his brother Warren, along with Barclay and Davidson, will be relied on to win. There was some talk Brad Watson had made a shift to Hastings.

Mt Martha – The Reds have lost star quick Rhys Whitling, who has moved up the line due to work and will play in the Dandenong District Cricket Association. Mt Martha has an big crop of exciting kids, led by Jordan Pommeroy, who should be even better this season.

Heatherhill – Matty Meagher takes the reins again as coach of the Hills.

They were trying to entice Baxter’s Jedd Sutton but failed. It may be another lean season for the club.

Rye – The Demons didn’t have the season expected in 2011-12. There has been plenty of talk there are a number of British players who have made the trek Down Under. The obvious massive inclusion is Darren Groves. We hear he is playing as a batsman only, but no one believes the all-time record holder for wickets at Frankston-Peninsula will not roll the arm over at some stage. There is talk Andrew Hitchener has returned from Rosebud.

Ballam Park – Matty Roach is in charge, but the Knights, despite being cashed up and prepared to throw some of it around, have not announced any big-name recruits. Might be another tough year for the club after losing outright on five occasions last season.

Eye on the ball: Matt Foy goes for a hoik in a Twenty20 fundraiser match played recently at Hastings. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Mt Eliza – The Mounties will be better than expected in this grade. They have been capable at this level for years but just haven’t been able to get there.

Lyle House in is charge, Justin Grant and Tim Strickland are at the peak of their games, Matt Travena is back after playing two seasons overseas, and the club has recruited batsman Adam Mikkelson from Bentleigh.

Chris McDonough is a loss with the new ball.

District Grade

Langwarrin – The Kangaroos have played in the past two District grand finals, but lost them both, to Hastings and Mt Eliza. The Kangas have picked up captain-coach Mark Cooper as well as off-spinner Dwayne Doig. Mal Coutts is assistant coach and Andy Johsnon vice-captain. Last season’s captain Nathan Volpe has left to captain Seaford.

Carrum – The Lions will be very hard to beat. They have arguably the best young players in the game in Dobson, Hulett and Fry. Shawn Foster returns after a stint playing First XI cricket at Casey. He is a run machine and will be hard to stop.

Delacombe Park – The Parkers were disappointing last season with just two wins, but the return of Chris Brittain to his home club, along with Simon Dignan, will make them more competitive. There is a whisper Joel Guthrie is coming back to play.

Boneo – Leigh Lowry is the new leader at Boneo, which wasn’t far away last season. Leigh is a local boy who went on to become a top order bat

at Frankston. The only negative is talk that Leigh Janssen is looking to play Premier Cricket.

Pines – The Piners will go with the tried and true side that played in a grand final two seasons ago and won it last season. Brett Remy is ready to go again, but Paul Bradley is expected to have a late start to the season. Star youngster Billy Humphrey will try his luck at Frankston-Peninsula.

Somerville – Keith Burdett has crossed from Mt Eliza after playing a year in the lower grades and is expected to have an impact in the First XI. Brad Denny has left the Eagles after one season to play in the West Gippsland competition.

Seaford – Nathan Volpe joins the Tigers from Langwarrin as captain.

The club has secured Hastings’ Josh Trevitt, who will likely open the batting. Teenager Damien Lawrence is expected to play a full season.

Main Ridge – The Cougars have appointed Brad Rossborough as captain after he crossed from Crib Point. Michael Holmes is coach.

Brent Jones didn’t play last year due to a shoulder injury, but is expected to return and open the bowling.

Baden Powell – Adam Landry is back after five seasons. Anjula Perera returns from Sri Lanka and Josh Waldron will play for the Braves after Christmas after being at Frankston last season.

Flinders – The big loss for the Sharks is Simon Parrott, who is out for the season with a knee injury. Tuck will play the full year.

Continued at top of next page

SOUTHERN PENINSULA scoreboard Frankston YCW – New ground, new administration, new coach: things are looking up for the Stonecats after a couple of tough years. They should be better after losing outright twice last season.

Hastings – The Blues are back in District after breaching the player points system and Darren Kerr has left to captain Rosebud. Trevor Johnson has moved to POB, Josh Trevitt to Seaford and Danny Helybutt to Rosebud, but the club has retained Scott Phillips, who is super fit, has reportedly picked up Brad Watson from Crib Point.

Sub-district Grade

Red Hill – The big story in the offseason was the signing of star Premier Cricket batsman Simon Dart. He may not lose his wicket this season after carving out a reputation at the top level.

Word is Dart wants to dominate and he will. He isn’t the only recruit and the Hillmen will be hard to beat this season.

Rosebud – The Buds appear to be the only side to at least challenge Red Hill.

Darren Kerr is captain after crossing from Hastings. Jason Nagel remains

coach. Andrew Hitchener may have returned to Rye, and Danny Helybutt has joined Kerr in moving from Hastings and will be keeper.

Pearcedale – The Panthers underwent the most exhaustive process to recruit a coach and players during the offseason, but couldn’t land anyone. Kaine Smith is still in charge and there is talk Aidan Bock has returned. The Panthers forfeited in their Second XI at least twice last season.

Skye – Jason Hartigan has been appointed coach. Skye will be a young side this season, but can challenge for third or fourth position, the only spare spots in the top bracket.

Seaford Tigers – Craig McIndoe is coach and was still looking to land a big fish before the season started. Corey Hand won the league medal last year and the team also has Warren Junkeer from Carrum. The big fish might come from the Lions.

Carrum Downs – There was plenty of talk in the off-season the Cougars might lose Chamara Perera, but he has stayed, a good result for the club.

Tootgarook – Once again, everything

this year will centre around young gun Matt Whelan. There is plenty of optimism for the Tooters this season as the club celebrates 50 years.

Tyabb – Luke Rus is captain and club legend Greg Burch is the new coach, having been captain-coach of the team in 1986-87. The Yabbies were hoping to recruit some of the Cranbourne connection from the football club to slip on the whites.

Dromana – The difference between the good and the bad at Dromana last season was significant. Consistency and consolidation are the keys for the Hoppers.

Balnarring – Relegated from District cricket, the club will be looking at some of its talented 16- and 17-year-olds to have an impact and gain valuable First XI experience. The club has been able to hang on to the squad from last season.

French Island – There has been a call for years to have French Island move from A1 to Sub-district. The Islanders will be competitive and have a winning culture.

Keeping a straight bat: Grant Masterson hooks in a Twenty20 fundraiser match played in Hastings. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Bombers make a Proud appointment FOOTBALL

By Toe Punt PENINSULA Division team of the year full-back Duncan Proud is the new coach of Frankston Bombers.

The Bombers made the appointment last Thursday after interviewing a number of candidates.

It is understood assistant coach Brad Wakeling and Mornington’s Barry Smeeton also applied for the job and were interviewed.

Proud, who has been vice-captain at Karingal for a number of seasons, has never coached, but this didn’t deter Frankston Bombers president Chris “Batty” Sharman.

“We went through an exhaustive process and I was very happy with the due dilgence we carried out to ensure we got the right person for the coaching job,” Sharman said.

“Duncan presented extremely well and we were very impressed with his interview. We spoke with a number of people to obtain their thoughts and it all pointed in the direction to get him on board.

“There is obviously going to be some talk about the fact he’s never coached, but everyone starts their coaching career at some point.”

Sharman said Tony Blackford [the Bombers’ previous coach] hadn’t coached senior footy when he went to Berwick and “he is a three-time premiership coach at three clubs”.

“We have a wonderful leadership group at the club and we are keen to attract some off-field assistance for Duncan.”

He said the club was excited about the appointment and very confident it could continue to improve next season.

Karingal president Daniel Watts said

By Tony Murrell AN ambitious campaign is underway to revitalise Frankston’s community spirit and secure the future of the city’s VFL team Frankston Dolphins.

A group of businesspeople under the banner of Proudly Frankston will officially launch the community-wide push at a lunch on 25 October.

The comprehensive plan includes development of a 500-seat entertainment centre at Frankston Park, plus youth and community programs.

Concept plans for the new entertainment centre, to be built above the existing social rooms and fronting Plowman Place, will be unveiled and explained at the lunch at Frankston Park.

Frankston Council, the state government, AFL Victoria and the Dolphins’ management are supporting the development.

Proudly Frankston campaign leader Alan Wickes said the social centre is seen as a way of securing the club financially, guaranteeing that VFL football not only survives but thrives in Frankston.

The Dolphins are the only original standalone club in the competition, playing against AFL clubs such as Collingwood, Geelong and Essendon.

Proudly Frankston includes businessmen and educators, some of whom

are former Dolphin coaches and players, who are winning support from Frankston Business Chamber, service clubs, sporting clubs and schools for an agenda of social inclusiveness.

“The new social centre will be iconic, a magnet for large community events and a source of community pride for Frankston residents,” Mr Wickes said.

“We want its development to be a catalyst for far-reaching community initiatives involving groups and organisations that have already offered their support.

“Our plan is to showcase Frankston’s wonderful assets and help launch programs that promote leadership and employment,” said the former Frankston coach and long-time Frankston businessman.

“We will work and network with – and support in any way we can – any organisation in the city that promotes participation in sport and communitybuilding activities, particularly those encouraging involvement by young people.

“We want to touch every part of this great bayside community.”

Mr Wickes said Proudly Frankston, an initiative of the Dolphins, had a vision to use sport as “a way of tackling key community issues such as lifelong learning, healthy lifestyles and social inclusion”.

he was disappointed to lose Proud, “but Karingal Football Club sends him to Bombers with our best wishes”.

Tigers on the prowl DROMANA is ready to announce key signings in coming weeks.

Coach Gavin Artico called me last week and said “get your pen ready; we’ll have some news in the coming weeks”.

Jewell to Rosebud FORMER Sorrento key forward Nick Jewell is the new coach at Rosebud.

Jewell, who spent time on Richmond’s list, coached Heatherton last season and was keen to get the Rosebud job.

He was a very interested onlooker during Rosebud’s finals series.

Jewell beat a number of applicants, including sacked Frankston Bombers’

coach Tony Blackford. Jewell, a former star Victorian batsman, is captaincoach of Sorrento this season and still holds a part-time coaching role at Frankston-Peninsula, where he was head coach for a number of seasons.

Jewell will be an exceptional coach at Rosebud in season 2013.

Sharks not Green THERE are still plenty of rumours about former Melbourne captain Brad Green coaching Sorrento next season.

Green is keen to coach and there is talk Greater Western Sydney Giants was considering him for a role in Sydney.

The powerbrokers at Sorrento like to have a big name at the helm to ensure the club maintains its high profile in the peninsula footy market.

It’s worked for the club – it gets 100 people at $80 a head at nine home

games each season. A club spokesperson said no formal meetings had been held with Green.

The spokeperson said the club would look no further than Nick Claringbold if it decided to go for a non-playing coach.

Kangas on the move LANGWARRIN is expecting former Hawthorn player and Box Hill star Beau Muston to play with the club in 2013.

Muston played a couple of games for the Kangas this season.

Meanwhile, Shane Urbans was a popular winner of the club’s best and fairest award. He played all his junior games at Langwarrin before heading to Pearcedale, where he is a life member.

He returned to Langwarrin to finish his career and there is no sign of him slowing down.

Dolphins out to revive city’s spirit

Proudly Frankston: Leading the charge to revive Frankston’s and the Dolphins’ fortunes are, from left, Kevin Johnson, Alan Wickes and Ken Jungwirth.

The plan is wide-ranging and still evolving, said Wickes, who in early September became facilitator of Frankston District Junior Football League’s Youth Leadership Program.

The three-stage program targeting 13-, 14- and 15-year-olds is based on international research that identifies teenagers as effective role models as well as teachers.

“Our campaign must, in the end, engage the next generation of young peo-

ple and help guide them in their personal development,” said Wickes, who also is a past president of Frankston’s junior football league.

Proudly Frankston is already working with Greater Frankston Business Chamber and service clubs.

“We are building relationships and partnerships through networking with groups committed to a better Frankston.

“As much as possible we will sup-

port small and medium businesses, which are the major investors and employers in our community,” Tickets for the midday lunch on 25 October are $165 and include a threecourse meal, Mornington Peninsula wines and entertainment by Frankston High School’s best young musicians.

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Take a few for the dinner table ON THE LINE

By Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro WHILE increasing emphasis is placed on catch and release fishing, it is certainly not illegal to take a feed of fish for the table.

Bag limits are set for a reason and anglers are well within their rights to claim the limit, if they are good enough.

In the future I would like to see more attention placed on a maximum size limit.

Large fish are breeders so in reality it’s these fish that need protecting.

If you do want to take a feed of fish for the table, it’s important to kill it humanely.

All fish can be easily and humanely killed with a short, sharp blow to the top of the head.

Fish that have a high blood content (snapper, sharks, tuna and salmon, for example) should be bled.

Bleeding can be as simple as running a sharp knife from the top of the back gills all the way through the base of the gills.

After this process, all fish should be placed on ice or in an ice slurry (a mixture of salt water and ice). Preparing your catch like this ensures they shine on the plate.

What’s biting

Squid: The inkers continue to be good in southern Port Phillip. They are slowly starting to show further up the bay. Mornington has seen a few squid caught off the pier and the boats.

However, Sorrento, Portsea and Blairgowrie are still better options.

In Western Port, once again it has been the top end producing the squid rings. As for the piers, Warneet has been good and Flinders has been up and down again.

Whiting: Some nice whiting are being taken on the Tyabb and Quail banks and even in Watsons Inlet.

In Port Phillip, St Leonards and Point Nepean are producing the goods.

Snapper: It’s fair to say just about everybody’s favourite snapper spots are holding fish. As the weather gets warmer, the snapper will turn it on.

For the best chances of landing a big red, fish the change of tide and use burley.

Western Port is serving up great fishing at the moment with a wide variety of species. Leatherjacket, grass whiting, flathead, salmon, barracouta and, of course, snapper, squid and whiting are all on. It’s true Western Port is one of the great fishing destinations.  Paul “Tracker” Pingiaro has been fishing since he could hold a rod and stay in the boat. He was introduced to the sport by his father. Tracker has boat hire businesses in Mornington and at Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville. He has been a fishing writer for magazines and now brings his knowledge to MP News Group papers for season 2012-13. Mornington Boat Hire, Bait & Tackle Pty Ltd. www.fishingmornington.com Yaringa Boat Hire, Western Port Bay. www.western portboathire.com.au Email spbh@bigpond.com or call 5975 5479.

One for mum: Keen fisherman Dan Chapman and his mum Ruth bagged this snapper in Port Phillip last week.

Rye rewards its best and fairest THE Rye Football and Netball Club held its 2012 presentation night at Portsea Hotel on Saturday night.

More than 160 guests attended, including sponsors from the Rye Community Bendigo Bank, Rye Hotel, Rye RSL, Jims Test and Tag, John Kennedy Real Estate, Jeff Wignall Ford, and the Lloydco Group. They enjoyed a fantastic night hosted by club legend Scott Beel.

Two life memberships were awarded, the first to club captain Rhett Sutton, who had an outstanding playing career since joining Rye in 2002 – 166 senior games, MPNFL best and fairest winner, premiership player, league representative and VCFL representative. Off the field, he has been an integral part of the Rye committee for the past seven years.

Ron Pentland, although not a past player at the club, has been on the Rye committee since 2003, and has carried out many jobs from canteen manager, bar manager, line marker, maintenance manager and anything else that needs to be done around the club. Ron has been an outstanding helper and tireless worker for the club, cramming about 25 years of work into his 11 years at the club.

Stephen Ryan, past coach and champion goalkicker, was back at the club to present the Stephen Ryan Trophy for the club’s leading goalkicker award, which went to full-forward Justin Van Unen for his 121 goals this year.

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Best and fairest in the senior team went to half-back Darren Booth with a runaway win on 83 votes, followed by Van Unen on 43, Rhett Sutton on 37 and toAdam Kirkwood on 36.

Best and fairest in the Reserves went to Grant Wilson on 36 votes. He played just seven games in the Reserves as well as nine in the Seniors. Runner-up was Daniel Schwind on 27 votes followed by Doogie Howie on 24 and Chad Ambrose on 23.

Best and fairest in the Under18s went to Zac Byrns, runner-up was Harley Kingston, and third was Jack Noseda.

Most improved was won by Harrison Wilson, coaches award

by Macauley Brown and leading goalkicker by Jesse Johnston.

Best and fairest in A Grade netball went to Ellen Millar, runner-up Jess Cox and third Jade Finn.

Best and fairest in B Grade netball went to Daneka Robinson, runner-up Assunta Galbraith and third Laura Dunn.

Best and fairest in C Grade netball went to Jenny Walker, runner-up Meg Grant and third Jayden Colling Flowers were awarded to the helpers in the canteen – Andrea Egan, Jenny Dunn, Wendy Jennings and Shirley Pentland. The Best Clubman award went to secretary Bob Jenkins.

A big thank you to Barry Irving from Barilyn Images for taking photos at the awards night.

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Bruce, Amy, Lucy and Sue Millar presenting the Millar Medal to Ellen Millar.

Rhett Sutton and Ron Pentland receiving their life membership awards from Mick O’Rourke (centre).

Stephen Ryan presented the club leading goalkicking award to Justin Van Unen.

Darren Booth won the best and fairest award and the Jennings Medal, presented by Dan Jennings.

Pictures: Barry Irving

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Loss of John McCarthy touched many in football

By Paul Kennedy TOWARD the end of each footy season, coaches and senior players can often be heard saying “this group of guys might not ever play together again”.

The death of John McCarthy reminds us how true those words can be. It also reveals just how big, yet small, the Mornington Peninsula football community is. There wouldn’t be many MPNFL clubs who weren’t touched by his tragic death in some way.

At the Dolphins, we have players who went to school with John, played in the Stingrays with him, faced him as an opponent at Collingwood and, of course, there are former Dolphins

who played with or against him at club level. I’m sure it’s similar around the MPNFL. Some people have said this event makes football seem unimportant, but for me it reveals its true place.

Sure, we all like to win games, win premierships and have good individual seasons, but the real enjoyment of footy comes from the people we do it with – the banter in the change rooms, seeing your mates put their bodies on the line to help the team, and the times celebrating or commiserating a season.

The huge sense of loss felt by both teammates and opponents after a tragedy like this tells us clearly it is the human side of footy that impacts us most.

By Peter Ellis THE international thoroughbreds are expected to dominate the Caulfield and Melbourne cups, but among the Australian hopefuls are Bianmick and Dame Claire.

Bianmick, prepared at Pakenham by Michael Brady, showed he could be a legitimate chance in the Caulfield Cup by winning the JRA Cup (2040m) at Moonee Valley last Friday night.

It is a race that has been won by topliners El Segundo (2005), Maldivian (2007) and Alcopop (2009), so Bianmick joined some illustrious company.

Veteran jockey Darren Gauci, who speared Bianmick to the front 800 metres from home, was impressed with the performance.

“Although he has raced right through the winter, he has just kept stepping up to the mark,” Gauci said.

“He took off a fair way from home and it was a lot earlier than I wanted, but he showed great courage to find the line.

“Over the next few weeks he will be going up in class, but he will give them something to worry about if he strikes a wet track.”

Dame Claire, who like Bianmick was a last-start winner, also is making her way through the ranks.

In the Mornington stable of Pat Carey, who excels with stayers, Dame Claire showed her stamina by winning the $120,000 Ansett Classic over 2400 metres at Mornington on Saturday.

“The win qualified her for the Melbourne Cup and at this stage we are keeping the dream alive for the owners,” Carey said.

“If she doesn’t come through the way we hope, there is always the Lavazza over 2800m for second grade stayer on Melbourne Cup day, so one way or another we will be there.

“Even though she is only small, it is in her favour as she has great stamina and a will to win, a great asset over 3200m.”

Mick Price’s unbeaten Fastnet Rock gelding Callanish will be among the favourites for the $200,000 Cranbourne Cup on Sunday 14 October.

After Callanish scored his seventh successive win at Caulfield on Sunday, trainer Price said the four-yearold’s next outing would be in the Cranbourne feature.

A bold going type who had won his six previous outings on rain-affected tracks, he displayed a distinct liking for firm ground when he demolished his rivals over 1700 metres.

“He’s done a big job already, but deserves a shot at the Cranbourne Cup because of the way he won,” Price said.

While Callanish was most impressive, the run of the day came from the

Cranbourne-trained Morant.

Trained by Damien Williams, the brother of champion jockey Craig Williams, Morant settled at the tail of the field after jumping from a wide gate.

The former West Australian flashed home in the straight, running his final 400 metres in 23.27 seconds to finish a close third to Sydney mare Miss Marx over 1200m.

The way he performed, Morant will be very hard to beat when he steps out in a $120,000 handicap at Caulfield on Wednesday 17 October.

In the same race, Amah Rock, who was a heavily backed favourite, had a chequered passage. Although he only finished seventh, Amah Rock was desperately unlucky and will appreciate stepping up to 1400m. The $150,000 Moonga Stakes at Caulfield on 20 October would be an ideal target.

The performance of Queensland six-year-old Solzhenitsyn in finishing third in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes was a sign of better results.

A winner of 10 races, Solzhenitsyn, who is in the Brisbane stable of Robert Heathcote, was having his first run in Melbourne and his effort showed he would be even better at 1600 metres.

Three-year-old filly Love For Ransom, who was a brilliant winner at Moonee Valley at her previous outing, was disappointing when ninth over 1400m at the meeting.

However, it may well pay to disregard the failure. Love For Ransom, who came from last to first at Moonee Valley, was always among the tailenders when wide at Caulfield.

When she tried to unleash a burst, Love For Ransom found it impossible to make ground on a track favouring frontrunners and those racing near the rail.

Shocked trainer Greg Eurell said he would still press ahead and run her in the $500,000 Thousand Guineas at

I only met John briefly, introduced by his mate Ryan Cook after a VFL game against the Magpies. But it was pretty clear from this encounter, the times I played against him and the stories I heard from those who knew him well that he exemplified the things that make football clubs what they are.

In 2002, my then teammates from Sturt were in the Sari Club in Bali when the bombs went off. Teammate Josh Deegan and long-time property steward and former club champion Bob Marshall lost their lives.

Many others brought home physical and mental scars that lasted for years, some still battle the memories today.

My former team, Sandringham, was also in Bali at the time and the strug-

gles of Jake Ryan after the bombings were played out very publicly.

In 2004, my former teammate Troy Broadbridge died in the horrific Asian tsunami. Troy was the sort of guy you just wanted to be around because he was so genuine.

He made you laugh just by looking at him. He wasn’t the most talented player, but there’d have been mutiny at Sturt if he didn’t make the list.

Seeing Bob Marshall’s wife of 40plus years, Val, cling hysterically to his hearse as it slowly drove off Unley Oval is the saddest, most gut-wrenching thing I have ever seen.

Yet at the same time, seeing the grandstands of the ground packed with people farewelling Bob and remem-

bering their great relationships with him was an uplifting moment.

Footy allows us to meet and form bonds with characters like John, Josh, Troy and Bob that we probably wouldn’t otherwise get to do.

We get to play against great footballers and blokes from other clubs, admire their skill and determination, and challenge ourselves to better them on the day, then shake their hands and have a chat afterwards.

Once the season is done, enjoy the great times with teammates that make all the year’s work worthwhile.

But look after each other, too. If your team is never going to play together again, make sure it’s through choice and not tragedy.

Keeping the cups dream alive

Emerging talent: Top, Bianmick romps away from his rivals in the JRA Cup at Moonee Valley last Friday evening. Above, Trainer Michael Brady and jockey Darren Gauci. Top left, Trainer Pat Carey. Pictures: Slickpix Caulfield on 17 October.

While Love For Ransom was in the spotlight, the Zabeel filly La Zuma snuck under the radar in the race. In the care of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Mike Moroney, La Zuma raced handily and battled on solidly to the line, indicating she will appreciate racing over longer distances.

After his scintillating victory in the Bill Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley, Gai Waterhouse’s star Pierro seems to have a mortgage on the Caulfield Guineas.

His main rival Epaulette, who had finished only a head behind Pierro in Sydney, did not enhance his guineas prospects with a battling win in the 1400 metres Prelude.

In a few more strides the Leon Corstens-trained Awesome Bro, who rattled home, would have pressed the short-priced favourite and is sure to be about the place on Saturday week.

Others to catch my eye were Generalife, Off And Laughing, Cheviot Beach, Obsidian Dragon, Thangodyou’rehere, Ironstein, In-

nocent Lady, Simply Put, Big Chill, McClintock and Saint Desir.

Best: Morant.  International form expert Peter Ellis provides weekly racing tips online at the Tatts website. Visit www.tatts.com > News > Peter Ellis Racing Tips after 2pm each Friday. Listen to Peter’s race analysis and tips for Melbourne and Adelaide meets on Saturday mornings at 9.45am in Under The Microscope on RadioTAB. Visit www. tatts.com > Racing > RadioTAB.

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