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Slime slammed By MELISSA MEEHAN A FAULTY vacuum system is to blame for green water and slime at the Emerald Lake Park swimming pool last week. But the Cardinia Council has called for calm, saying the pool was safe to swim in, despite the water appearing greener than usual. On Wednesday, Anne and Kevin Teasdale took their grandchildren for a swim. “They were excited to be told by the lifeguard that the pool was
opening and raced in,� Mr Teasdale told the Mail. “I then noticed that the bottom was two-toned and was dismayed to find it was sediment that became suspended in the water as they swam. It was a matter of real concern, and we took the children from the pool as soon as we saw the sediment rising - others remained, obviously trusting that it was safe.� The family was quick to act; given their grandson Henry has battled a serious heart condition
for most of his life. “The pool was an absolute disgrace,� Mr Teasdale said. “Exactly how the photo shows a disgrace.� Henry’s mother said she was horrified when he came home and told her about the visit to the pool. “I think that most parents would be concerned about the state of the Emerald Lake pool,� she said. “We trusted that the council’s pool would be as well maintained as any backyard pool. All children
are precious and can only rely on us for a safe environment.� Cardinia Council’s team leader for Recreation and Facilities, Heather Callahan said that YMCA staff at the Emerald Lake Park had been working extra hours to ensure the pool was clean after issues with chlorination and the vacuum system last week. “A chemical imbalance caused the pool water to turn a light shade of green,� Ms Callahan said. “Staff closed the pool as soon as the issue was detected and ran tests to ensure the water quality
was suitable for swimming. “The pool reopened a short time later after being declared safe to swim in.� Ms Callahan said a problem with the pool’s vacuum also contributed to the issue. “Although parts were difficult to find, it is now repaired and staff are working to return the pool to its normal colour.� Mr Teasdale said he visited the pool on Friday afternoon and the water had not changed since Wednesday.
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Drivers safe after smash By REBECCA BILLS TWO drivers are lucky to be alive after a T-bone smash at the intersection of Beenak Road and Queens Road in Wandin North. About 3pm on Friday 31 January a white van collided with a Van Berkel Plant Transport truck. Managing director at Van Berkel Plant Transport Rodney Wintle said it was lucky no one was injured. “If the van had been hit on the driver’s side I think it would have been a different situation,” he said. “I live pretty close to where it happened and it’s a pretty bad corner. Mr Wintle said the front cabin of his truck is caved in and he
is currently waiting for an assessors’ report to see the vehicle is a write-off. “It was a fair old hit - they were both travelling around 60 kilometres an hour,” he said. “The driver of my truck did see him and put his brakes on nearly 100 metres before the intersection - you can see the brake marks on the road but unfortunately was unable to stop in time.” Local builder Nathan Schroder was working on a house a few doors up on Beenak Road when the accident took place. “It was a really loud bang but it seems no one was hurt which was really lucky,” he said. The Mail contacted police for a response but had not received comment by the time the paper went to print. The scene at the intersection of Beenak Road and Queens Road, Wandin North, on Friday afternoon.
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THE State Government has launched its tourism strategy for 2013-2016. The Government’s Strategy recognises and supports the region to attract higher numbers of visitors from the Metropolitan. The strategy was launched at Victorian icon Puffing Billy in Belgrave on 4 December. Yarra Ranges Tourism Interim CEO Julie Sampson said Yarra Ranges Tourism exists to partner with local business, government and allied associations to market the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges. “A key target of our organisation over the coming period will be to target and grow the visiting friends and relative market segment,” Ms Sampson said. “We understand the significance of what improved visitor numbers and spending can do
for the sustainability of these communities,” she said. Minister of Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher said the strategy sets out the Victorian coalition government’s vision for Victoria to be a leading tourism and events destination in the Asia Pacific region. “The Coalition Government is committed to ensuring that regional Victoria continues to share the benefits of growth across Victoria,” Ms Asher said. “Tourism is a major contributor to Victoria’s regional economies, is worth $10.9 billion to regional Victoria and employs almost 110,000 people,” she said. For more information on the Victorian Tourism Strategy 2013 to 2016 and Yarra Ranges Tourism go to www. yarrarangestourism.com.au.
Have a splash in total safety POOLS and spa fences must be safe before kids make the splash. KidSafe and Cardinia Council are urging families to check their pool and spa safety for summer to prevent children under five from the most common death, drowning. The council’s Development Services Manager Brett Jackson said pools and spas deeper than 30 centimetres must have a fence around them. “All new pools and spas must be enclosed with four-sided pool fencing, and all require a building per-
mit,” Mr Jackson said. “Always make sure children are actively supervised by an adult while swimming, and never take your eyes off them no - not even for a split second,” Mr Jackson said. “It only takes one terrible moment for a tragedy to happen,” Cardinia Shire Mayor Graeme Moore said. Cardinia Council is cautioning residents to have a safe summer. Residents can check whether their pool or spa is safe by visiting www. cardinia.vic.gov.au.
Making us cyber secure THE Victorian Coalition Government is taking action to develop a cyber security strategy for 2014. The strategy is aimed at addressing cyber security for government issues occurring now and in the future. Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips said the strategy will complement
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Towel not thrown in By JESSE GRAHAM
Racing car thief charged KNOX Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following the theft of a rare race car last month. The rare racing car, a 1970 Rennmax worth $320,000, was allegedly stolen from a factory in Rowville between 11am on 21 December and 10am on 22 December. The car was located on 8 January and reunited with it’s owner. Detectives executed search warrants at two residential addresses in Boronia and Belgrave South around 7am on Tuesday. A number of items were seized as evidence from the Boronia address. A 33-year-old man was arrested and interviewed in relation to the incident. He was charged with theft of motor vehicle and trailer, and handling stolen goods. The Boronia man was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 12 May 2014.
Olinda residents Jeanene Howard, Rita Latham, John Faull, Katie Walker and Helen Pratt wore beach towels when they appeared at council’s meeting last week, to show solidarity for the Save the Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Olinda Pool group. 113978 plied to be incorporated, and would have the new name of Friends of the Olinda Pool Incorporated, though the group’s Facebook page would keep the same name. The group currently has a com-
mittee of around 30 people, following a meeting last week, and Mr Faull said the community response to the group had been wonderful. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/SaveTheOlindaPool.
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OLINDA campaigners have welcomed a “common-sense” approach to saving their closed-down pool, after council committed to speed along the process in last week’s meeting. At the 28 January meeting, debate and discussion about the fate of the Olinda Pool dominated the evening, with councillors divided about what solution would fit best, and the public gallery littered with people sporting beach towels as a sign of support for the cause. The matter came to a head late in the meeting, when Cr Noel Cliff put forward an urgent motion to assess alternate measures for the pool, while waiting for an engineer’s report. The report, originally planned for release before Christmas, then at the end of January, is now expected to be brought to councillors at the end of February. Cr Cliff’s motion, which included council officers looking at options such as installing a liner in the pool, was carried by an extremely narrow margin, with five councillors
in favour and four against. Cr Cliff said that options such as the liner, lasting up to 30 years, could cost around $80,000 for the pool, while council estimates for fixing the pool had been placed at nearly $2 million. However, the idea of a liner drew fierce criticism from other councillors and resulted in lengthy debate before the matter was voted on. Save the Olinda Pool group spokesman John Faull, who made a submission to council at the meeting, said he was most impressed with the result and hoped that a resolution to the pool’s closure would be in sight. “Common-sense and reality has prevailed ... but we’re not over the hurdle yet,” Mr Faull said. “Council is still in a position to hold the project up, waiting for further reports that have not been made available yet. “We just hope that the council can expedite it, so we can get the pool open before the end of summer.” Mr Faull said the group had ap-
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U3A Yarra Ranges president Geoff Hughes has announced the group was “homeless” after unforeseen circumstances forced the group out of their current bases. Mr Hughes said after the closure of Swinburne, their base site was then divided between the pavilion at the Uniting Church in Lilydale and the Janet Campbell Centre in Kilsyth. “Due to circumstances beyond our control, both these sites are no longer available - we are now homeless,” he said. “We have just been given some breathing space in a disused Maternal Health centre in Kilsyth for 12 months which will allow us to store equipment and records securely. “But this is temporary, and we need a base which will provide office space, secure storage space and classroom space to allow us our needed flexibility in programming.” Mr Hughes said U3A Yarra Ranges was now committed to the concept of retaining the Swinburne site as an educational precinct and base for the group. “As the community group which has been holding classes at this site from the opening until the closing of the campus, we are extremely anxious to regain our classrooms and to set up a permanent home base on
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Open opportunity By MELISSA MEEHAN FOR Sebastian Sutterby, the best part of working at the Australian Open isn’t rubbing shoulders with his tennis heroes - it’s being on the court and taking in the atmosphere. The 13-year-old Upwey South tennis player has just completed his first Open as a ball boy and says he’s excited to get involved again next year. “It’s one thing being a spectator courtside but it is a completely different thing being a ballkid on court,” Sebastian said. “Last year was my second time trying out to become a ballkid at the 2014 Australian Open. “I was lucky enough to get through the trials and for me, it was an experience of a lifetime.” Sebastian said he made heaps of friends and even got to walk down the same corridors as the best tennis players in the world. “I was fortunate enough to be on court with Milos Raonic who is the world number 11,” he said. Faced with extreme heat, Sebastian said while it was uncomfortable some days, it was well worth the trouble. “These are just some of the things that you do being a ballkid, I suggest anyone interested in tennis to have a go.” Level one trials to be a ball boy or girl will be held at Upwey South in March. Anyone interested can go to ausopen. com.au to apply, or contact Stuart on 0412 106 416 for more information.
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Call for 2km cat-free zone By MELISSA MEEHAN A TWO kilometre feline exclusion zone has been suggested by residents trying to protect lyrebirds in the national park in Sherbrooke. Concerned resident Roger Willsher from The Patch contacted the Mail this week, after reading about a number of attacks on the birds since the beginning of the year. “I’ve been trying to convince the shire and council that an exclusion zone for new cats is the best way to
deal with the problem,” Mr Willsher said. “We can’t tell the residents that their cats aren’t allowed that are already living there, but they should be registered, neutered and kept in an enclosed area. “The idea is that the residents can bring no new cats to the area.” Mr Willsher said that the idea had been tried and successful in Denham, Western Australia, and that there was no reason the same rules couldn’t apply here.
“They had issues with cats attacking the bilbys,” he said. “But it is the same idea.” Mr Willsher said the new rules would mean residents could keep their cats but not be allowed to replace them when they eventually passed away. “But these cats would need to be desexed and contained on their properties,” he said. “Most cat owners are responsible but it’s the few who aren’t that make these rules a necessity.”
He said lyrebirds had relatively long breeding cycles and only lay one egg every 15-18 months. “Against these cats, the lyrebird population doesn’t have a chance,” he said. “I think that it should be stipulated in a Section 32, if a house were to be sold that it was a cat-free area.” He said while cats were a large problem, people walking their dogs through the park were also causing problems for the ecosystem of the park.
“They leave a scent behind which frightens the wallabies off,” he said. “Then the wallabies don’t feed on the grass, which mean the lyrebirds aren’t able to get through the grass to scratch for their own feed.” Yarra Ranges Council is currently consulting with the community about its cat curfew and off-lead local laws. Those who want to have their say are urged to go to www.yarraranges. vic.gov.au/Council/Public_Notices_Consultation/Have_Your_Say_-_ Cats_Dogs.
Works start on popular project in hub of town By MELISSA MEEHAN
Excited about the future, community bank members John Faull and Peter Marke with Paul Wicks, Stephen Scott and new Olinda branch manager Lawry Miller. 113991 Picture: MELISSA MEEHAN
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Book now for Invite your loved one to experience the romance of steam on Puffing Billy Railway this VALENTINE’S DAY, 14th February. Dine on a sumptuous three-course meal or graze over the two course Natter Platter in our heritage carriages. Train departs Belgrave at 12.30pm and returns by 3.30pm. From $70.00pp.
sign and making, valuations, insurance work, gemstone identification and cutting. “No job is too big or too small and everything left in our care is treated as precious,” Mr Hunt said. Ms Hunt is an award winning gemmologist and diamond grader, and Mr Hunt is a resident fine artist jewellery designer and gemstone specialist. Give your loved one something special this Valentine’s Day from Monbulk Jewellers and you will have a chance to enter the draw for a one carat diamond that will be given away to one lucky customer on 28 February. Monbulk Jewellers is located at 102 Main Road, Monbulk. For more information, visit www.monbulkjewellers.com.au or call 9756 7652.
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WITH Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the team at Monbulk Jewellers have everything you need to find the perfect gift. Monbulk Jewellers was first opened in 1985, and has been owned and successfully run by the Hunt family since December 1994. Now in there twentieth year, Ken, Helen, their eldest daughter Rachel Hunt alongside long time staff member Jennifer Hopkins have operated this wonderful trusted family business. The shop provides the local community a pleasant alternative to the large impersonal chain jewellery stores in the shopping centres. Monbulk Jewellers has much more to offer with a great range of handmade or specifically chosen gold, silver and stone set jewellery alongside a great range of watches, gemstones and crystals. The jewellers also have an exclusive ever changing range original oil paintings and artistproduced prints by artist and owner Mr Hunt. Monbulk Jewellers is one of the few independent stores in the country to have retained Pandora and has a great range. Monbulk Jewellers provides a comprehensive and unmatched range of services, quality repairs for jewellery, watches and clocks, jewellery de-
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Fresh flavours THERE is an exciting new menu at Monbulk Bistro with a strong emphasis on freshness and flavour. The club’s chefs Matthew and Dana said they have put their own variation on the new menu items with an emphasis on fresh cuisine with a friendly warm experience at a great price. There is a standard menu alongside a weekly specials menu to take advantage of local fresh produce. Matt and Dana said this Valentine’s Day couples should be sure to make the Monbulk Bistro their choice for their dining experience and be re-
warded with good service and a well-priced meal. “There will be live entertainment to enhance the ambiance and a special dessert just for the occasion - bookings will be essential,” they said. Wednesday nights are especially popular for the Parma ‘n’ Pot combo at the club. “The Parma ‘n’ Pot deal is well priced at $18 and here’s a tip, go to the bistro with an appetite as the portion of chicken is always extra-large,” Matt and Dana said. “The chicken is free range and full of flavour and freshness, is thick and extremely moist.” Seniors are well catered for with a variety of seniors meals at $14. A well balanced wine list complements the food and for the beer drinkers there are three beers on tap - Carlton Draught, Stella and Fat Yak. Monbulk Bistro is open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 5.30pm and is located at the Monbulk Bowling Club, 11 Moores Road. To book, call 9756 6183.
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IT WAS an act of “craftivism”. Three months work of stitching, looping, and knitting. On Thursday the Tecoma Picket Knitters unveiled their 16 metre scarf which will be used as a banner to make their feelings known. Inspired by the Knitting Nanas of Toolangi who knitted a scarf 150 metres long (to illustrate the court ordered exclusion zone of 150 metres), the Tecoma result was a “banner” of more than 180,000 stitches and more than 16 metres in length. Put together “on the line” over the last three months, more than 20 Picket Knitters said the scarf was a way to show McDonald’s and the greater community that they are not going away and would continue to oppose the development.
Laura Spirt, head of the Picket Knitters. 113944 Picture: ROB CAREW
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McDonald’s set to open soon
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WORK is continuing on Tecoma McDonald’s and the store is expected to open early this year. And while those opposing the development have been vocal, a number of residents throughout the Dandenongs say they can’t wait for it to open. Many of them, scared to speak on the record in fear of retribution, say that the job opportunities for the youth far outweigh the negatives of the fast food giant opening in their town. Tecoma store licensee James Currie said he plans to employ between 80 and 100 staff members from the local area and would support local sporting clubs and community groups. “We expect the store to open early this year,” Mr Currie said. “McDonald’s has always been proud to support local sporting clubs and community groups and this will continue when the restaurant opens.” The steel frame of the store went up before Christmas and crews are working on the site daily.
Work on McDonald’s site.
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Happy Preppies settle in By REBECCA BILLS PREPPIES around the hills joined in force for their first day of school last week. As parents farewelled their new primary schoolers, the new Preps were full of smiles and beaming with excitement - especially at Belgrave Heights Christian School and Wandin Primary School. Events and promotions coordinator at Belgrave Christian School Sarah Kelly said the
Left: Teacher Sue Marshall with some of her students from left, Bailey (6), Jackson (6), Charlie (6), Renata (6), Isabel (5) and Abby (5) starting at Wandin Primary School. 113948 Picture: ROB CAREW
school is proud of how the new prep students handled their first full day of classes. Ms Kelly said, surprisingly, there was a lack of tears from both students and parents and she attributed that to the orientation programs the school has in place to make students and parents as comfortable as possible with the transition. “We will commence a series of events to continue to welcome the new parents to the school in the next few weeks,” she said.
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Fit feet for the year ahead FEET are one of the body’s most complex and relied upon structures, yet they’re often the most neglected. People take on average about 7000 steps every day. Add to that the amount of time spent standing, playing sport and engaging in recreational activities and it can be appreciated just how important feet really are. Dr Tim Madden, an experienced sports podiatrist at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Wantirna South has some tips to help you pain-free and active in 2014! Always get foot and leg pain or soreness, bunions, injuries or adolescent growing pains checked by an experienced sports podiatrist. Simple soreness can be a symptom of more serious underlying issues but there is often a simple solution. Evaluate footwear. For daily activities people should choose shoes that are comfortable, have decent cushioning and support, especially if they are going to be on their feet a lot.
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flammatories or cortisone injections get a second opinion. With the latest medical research and treatments Dr Madden is now able to assist most concerns without surgery or damaging medications. Better, safer, more natural alternatives are available for most pain and injury. Those with any foot and leg pain, injuries or concerns can see Dr Madden at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Wantirna South by calling 1300 328 300. Call now for $50 off initial consultations – just mention the offer to Dr Madden at consultation to redeem.
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BORNE TO THE MANNER THE intrigue begins as visitors drive through the gated entrance of Sherbrooke Manor.
BREATHTAKING and unmistakably grand, the English charm and ambience of this truly beautiful two and a half acre property is perfectly encased by sweeping lawns, extensive framed rock walls, delightful ponds and age-old mature gardens. They naturally provide exclusivity and privacy in the most desired location of the Dandenong Ranges. Demanding attention, the grand entrance
reveals rich timber panelling, deep architraves which frame magnificent original doors, while mellowed timber floors flow through to the east and west wings in anticipation of the rambling floor plan. There is a formal sitting room which reveals leadlight splendour and one of four open fireplaces. A breakfast room with classic sash windows frame garden aspects, grand living
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areas dominated by travertine floors and centuries-old Belgium doors, the dining room leads out to patios and views of the in- ground pool and formal topiary gardens. A staircase leads down to an after dinner gentleman’s room which is lined with walls of bluestone and glass warmed by the central open fireplace, while the adjoining cellar area is complete with original French farmhouse sink and wine racks.
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Offers Considered Over $310,000
COCKATOO 60 CAROLINE AVE
Offers Considered Over $310,000
IDEAL ENTRY INTO THE PROPERTY MARKET!
•2.5 acres of sun drenched, cleared vacant land with panoramic views •Fully fenced & power available •Minutes to Gembrook & Cockatoo & under 2kms to public transport •Building envelopes approved - Ready to build the dream (STCA)
This neat 3 bedroom western red cedar home is ideally located on just under a third of an acre just a short walk from public transport, the Cockatoo Primary School, the local shops, take-aways & restaurants. The home features 3 spacious bedrooms with built in robes & a functional bathroom with separate toilet. The timber kitchen offers a stainless steel dishwasher, 900mm gas stove & convenient walk in pantry & sits adjacent to the huge dining room & formal lounge with vaulted timber ceilings & toasty wood heater for those cold winter nights. The home also features a large rumpus room at one end of the home, ideal for the kids to do their own thing. Add to this mains gas ducted heating for added comfort & convenience & a split system for the warmer days, as well as mains water connected & sewer available & this property is offering an excellent first home or investment opportunity!
Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or 5968 6222 grantd@bellrealestate.com.au
Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or 5968 6222 Inspection 12.30pm-1.00pm Saturday (Photo ID Required)
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GEMBROOK 30 REDWOOD RD
Offers Between $340,000 - $370,000
ROWVILLE 175 DANDELION DRIVE
Offers Considered Over $530,000
PERFECTLY POSITIONED, COMFORTABLE, FAMILY HOME!
Positioned perfectly on nearly 1/4 of an acre opposite a park & just a few hundred meters walk to the centre of Gembrook, the supermarket, bakery, coffee shops, school & public transport, this tidy 3 BDR home has all the comforts. The home features 3 spacious BDRs, 2 with BIRs & the Master with a WIR & ensuite. The modern kitchen offers a D/W, gas cooking & plenty of cupboard space & opens onto the spacious meals area. The formal lounge has a lovely outlook over the front garden & the parklands opposite & the home has mains GDH as well as ducted evaporative cooling, giving the ultimate in comfort & convenience. Outside there is a paved outdoor entertaining area & a fully fenced rear yard, as well as a sensational kid’s cubby & a garden shed. Add to this the convenience of mains water, gas & sewer & this pristine home ticks all the boxes. The toughest decision of your week will be whether to walk into town for breakfast or relax in the comfort of your own home!
Perfectly positioned close to schools, shops, public transport & the local park this comfortable 3 BDR + study, family home with 3 separate living areas exudes quality & style throughout. Located in the centre of the home is the open plan, wellappointed kitchen which overlooks the dining area & family room. At the front of the home there is also a spacious formal lounge with ambient wood heater whilst the home has GDH & evaporative cooling. At the rear of the home there is a further rumpus room & a study. The master bedroom is downstairs & features a walk through robe & an ensuite & there is also a powder room for guests with a European Laundry. Upstairs off the rumpus room are 2 big BDRs with BIRs, each with its own split system & a modern family bathroom. Add to this hard wearing bamboo floors, a new hot water service & new D/W & you are left with nothing to do. Outside there is an attractive front garden, a huge garage at the rear with workshop & plenty of storage, 7,500 litre water tanks attached to an automated watering system & a large outdoor entertaining area with quality café blinds. This immaculately presented home really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Contact Aaron Day on 0407 365 994 or 5968 6222 Inspection 12.30pm-1.00pm Saturday (Photo ID Required)
Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or 5968 6222 Inspection 3.30pm - 4.00pm Saturday (Photo ID Required)
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CLEMATIS 237 BELGRAVE GEMBROOK RD
Offers Considered Over $590,000
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WELCOME TO HIDDEN VALLEY!
This gorgeous, open plan, 4 BDR family home also offers 2 large living areas, 2 lofts & 2 acres outside, with over an acre fully fenced. All this a short walk to public transport & the local shop & minutes from Belgrave & all it has to offer. The home features Iron Bark floors, exposed Oregon Cathedral ceilings, 6 split systems & double glazed windows with block out blinds throughout. The large lounge has a split system & radiant heater & large doors which open onto the rear verandah & the spacious open plan kitchen, living & dining area features a toasty wood heater. The Master BDR is located on the Upper Level & features BIRs, a split system, contemporary ensuite & a separate Parent´s Retreat/4th BDR or study & offers access into a usable loft area. On the lower Level there are 2 further, spacious bedrooms, one with access to another loft. Add to this plenty of storage, a sealed drive, a double carport & 2 x 25,000 litre water tanks. Inspection is essential!
This renovated home situated privately on 2.3 acres leaves you nothing to do but make the move. The home features 3 BDRs, 2 with BIRs & the Master with a WIR, ensuite & a split system for comfort. Also located on the lower level is a formal lounge room with its own split system. On the mid-level is the spacious main bathroom with 1200 x 900 shower, a European laundry & plenty of storage. On the top floor, taking in the views, is a large open plan living area adjacent to a spacious meals area & well-appointed timber kitchen, with access to the full length front verandah. Outside there is a double lock up garage with remote, a further double shed with workshop & a double carport. Add to this a lush 1 acre + paddock where you can watch Puffing Billy chug by & established gardens. All this on a sealed road under 50 minutes to the City!
Contact Aaron Day on 0407 365 994 or 5968 6222 Inspection 3.30pm - 4.00pm Saturday (Photo ID Required)
Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or 5968 6222 Inspection 3.30pm - 4.00pm Saturday (Photo ID Required)
EMERALD 19 TORLEY RD
Offers Over $620,000
MACCLESFIELD 39 YURUGA DRIVE
Offers Considered Over $780,000
HUGE FAMILY HOME ON OVER 1.3 ACRES IN EMERALD!
CLASSIC COUNTRY HOMESTEAD WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS!
This big family home is located on over 1.3 acres just over 1km from Emerald. The home features 5 BDRs, 2 with BIRs, the Master with a walk through robe & ensuite & a further huge BDR at the rear of the home which also has its own ensuite. There is a formal lounge & dining area with gas heating which welcomes an abundance of natural light & offers views over the property & the hub of the home is the well-appointed kitchen which features s/s appliances & heaps of storage & bench space & overlooks a further living/dining area with a wood heater & direct access to the huge undercover outdoor verandah, which is the perfect place to entertain & watch the game of backyard cricket on the expansive lawn. At the rear of the home is a rumpus room with gas heating & outdoor access & there is a further 2 room studio in a separate building on the property. Add to this a double garage with carport, various shedding, dual access & enough room for all your toys!
Situated on 11 acres of pasture this character filled country home offers magnificent views & enough space for the largest of families, all only minutes from Emerald & Monbulk. The home offers 6 spacious BDRs, 2 with BIRs & the Master with French doors to the verandah & an ensuite. Add to the features evap cooling, gas heating & a wood heater in the family room, high ceilings & large windows throughout, whilst the wide verandahs protect the home from the elements. The well-appointed timber kitchen takes in the endless views & features S/S appliances & granite bench tops. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large open plan dining area & living room, whilst the other 2 living rooms can also be closed off from the rest of the home providing 3 zones for entertaining. Outside the property features mains water, 2 dams, fruit trees, fenced paddocks with water, a farm shed/workshop & a double carport. Ideally located only a few minutes ride from the Macclesfield Pony Club & a short walk to the Macclesfield Primary School this lifestyle property needs to be seen to be fully appreciated!
Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or 5968 6222 grantd@bellrealestate.com.au
Contact Aaron Day on 0407 365 994 or 5968 6222 aarond@bellrealestate.com.au
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KALLISTA 18 GRANTULLA ROAD
$640,000 plus
MODERN MASTERPIECE SURROUNDED BY NATURES MAGIC....
“ALLAMBEE” ON GRANTULLA HIGH
This stunning architecturally designed home is located in one of the loveliest pockets of Ferny Creek. Here you are surrounded by nature at her finest yet you are only a short drive from all the amenities you need. Features include 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, 3 living zones , gourmet open plan kitchen, Ducted heating/vac , coonara fireplace, Double glazed windows, 2 separate garages, Fabulous outdoor deck, 2 large water tanks totalling 50,000 litres with brand new water pump. This is a terrific lifestyle property where everything has been meticulously done for you.
Perfectly positioned on the high side of Kallista´s esteemed Grantulla Rd on a stunning 1,521sqm (appx) allotment this elegant 4 bedroom home offers three spacious living areas including a stylish open plan kitchen/living area, formal dining & separate lounge room with toasty open fire place. There is also a large separate rumpus room, two HUGE rear decking areas, ducted heating, front balcony, oversized carport plus plenty of extra off street parking.
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Contact Sam Adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection Private Inspection Only
BED 3 BATH 3 W.C. 1 STUDY 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 2483 sqm
KALLISTA 12 BARINGA AVENUE
$570,000 plus
4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 1 STUDY 1 CAR LANDSIZE - 1521 sqm
SELBY 13 WOODLAND GROVE
$450,000 plus
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Surrounded by approx 1 acre of magnificent garden and park-like lawns sits this outstanding colonial brick home. Built to perfection, this home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open plan formal lounge/ dining, large rumpus room, lge kitchen with S/S appliances, hydronic heating, OFP and electric heaters throughout, double garage/workshop and an alarm system. Colourful, bright and perfect in every way!
This very private character weatherboard home on a huge allotment features 4 well sized bedrooms all with BIR, bathroom & full ensuite. Stand out features include: Classic timber kitchen: GDH, Evap cooling, Double lock up garage, Colonial style windows, Coonara wood heater, Dado panelling and Undercover entertaining area. You will feel instantly relaxed in your private and peaceful surrounds. An inspection this Saturday is a must!
Contact Sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm (photo ID req)
Contact Alan Garbuio on 0425 791 341 or 97546888 Inspection Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm (photo ID req)
SELBY 10 JAMES STREET
4 BED 3 BATH 2 W.C. 1 CAR LANDSIZE - 4024 sqm
$390,000 plus
4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 2047 sqm
THE PATCH 32 WILLIAM ROAD
$1.15 million-$1.25 million
LOVELY HOME ON A LARGE PRIVATE BLOCK!
EXECUTIVE LIVING ON 4.5 ACRES- CASTLEMAINE STONE AT ITS FINEST
Set on a huge block that is over half an acre in size (2385 m2), this delightful western red cedar home won´t last long. Perfect for first home buyers or downsizers! Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms with BIR´s (master with full ensuite) an open plan kitchen and meals area, lounge room, central bathroom and good size laundry, there is space for everyone., open fire place, ducted heating, open lawn areas, plenty of OSP parking as well as a single carport. The floor to ceiling windows and wrap around veranda allow you to soak up the views this peaceful location provides. Inspect this weekend. You won´t be disappointed.
Set amidst an enchanting 4.5 acres (approx) of sweeping lawns, pony paddocks and stunning pathways lined with beautiful rock walls, this striking Castlemaine stone residence has to be seen to be believed. Features include: dual living zones, timber kitchen, home office area, open fire places & hydronic heating, double glazed cedar timber windows, solar heated lagoon style swimming pool and pool house, dual stone garage and carport. Take time out to visit and admire this magnificent home today...
Contact Alan Garbuio on 0425 791 341 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 10:30am-11:00am (photo ID required)
Contact Sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 4 sharyn@bellrealestate.com.au
UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 5 DAWSON STREET
3 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 1 CAR LANDSIZE - 2385sqm
$390,000 plus
BED 3 BATH 4 W.C. 2 STUDY 4 CAR LANDSIZE - 17419 sqm
UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 157 -173 GLENFERN ROAD
$1,400,000 - $1,700,000
AMAZING OPPORTUNITY - DON´T MISS IT!
5 ONLY EXCLUSIVE LOTS: 11.41 - 15.14 ACRES
Perfectly positioned in UFTG´s bustling shopping precinct and previously operated as a Doctors surgery this brick building is now vacant. Features include 3 bedrooms/consulting suites, 2 large living areas/waiting areas, kitchen/meals area, bathroom plus separate toilet, ducted heating, evaporative cooling & triple carport.
Here is the opportunity of a lifetime to secure an outstanding lifestyle property. Never before offered to the market, now is your chance to build your dream family home (STCA) on these unique parcels of land. The time to investigate this exclusive subdivision will be well spent. - Lot 1: 11.41 acres (4.616 ha) - Lot 2: 12.63 acres (5.112 ha) - Lot 3: 15.14 acres (6.126 ha) - Lot 4: 14.41 acres (5.830 ha) - SOLD - Lot 5: 11.41 acres (4.616 ha)
Contact Sam Adamson on 0421 023 760 or 97546888 Inspection Saturday 12:30pm- 1:00pm (photo ID required)
Contact Jarrod Peterson on 0409 408 544 or 9754 6888 jarrodp@bellrealestate.com.au
3 BED 1 BATH 2 W.C. 3 CAR LANDSIZE - 648sqm
LANDSIZE - 11.41 -15.14 acres
9751 2375
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NEAT, OOZING WITH CHARACTER NESTLED in a quiet position is this craftsman-built home, thermally insulated for warmth in winter and cooling in summer and located in a private setting. The three-bedroom, mud brick home situated on a huge two thirds of an acre, boasts a solid Tasmanian Oak kitchen with cathedral ceiling and exposed beams plus adjacent meals area showcasing terracotta tiles. French doors lead out to a
timber features and leadlight windows, with other creature comforts such as wood heater, ducted evaporative cooling and a peaceful outlook with ideal room for vegie gardens. Mains water supply as well as a large rainwater tank and a sprinkler system reticulated throughout the garden, double carport and even a concrete cellar/cool room built into the rear garden.
Inspect: By appointment Price: $345,000 plus Contact: Laird Coulter, 0419 007 917 BELL REAL ESTATE, WARBURTON, 5966 2530
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Weightman’s timely ton By STEVE BROWN DAY ONE of round 11 of the Reeves Shield competition saw some fine individual performances. This was as Belgrave failed to gain the ascendency over Johnson Park when the Sharks slumped to 6/130 half an hour after the tea break. In-form all-rounder Martin Weightman then went on the attack, punishing the bowling to the tune of 106, and more importantly a team total of 9/307 from 80 overs. Former Sri Lankan opening bowler Dinusha Fernando took the prize wickets of Stallworthy and Andrew Devenish early in the innings and ended the day’s play with 3/57. Ferntree Gully gave a steady display with 9/223 against Monbulk despite figures of 7/48 from six time medallist Jason Fraser. Josh Henry produced the goods again with 85 and ’Fez’ Farrukh lent support with 40, in a must win game for the Gully. At Argyle Way, the ball won the battles as Upper Gully was dismissed by Knox Gardens for just 150 in the 71st over. Kings skipper Adam Slack showed some fighting spirit when he entered the crease at 2/29 and was unbeaten on 53 when the final wicket fell. However the day belonged to Adam
Wild with 5/52 from 20 overs including eight maidens and emerging swing bowler Zac Flintoff 3/27. Upper Gully struck a blow as the Falcons were 1/13 at stumps after the dismissal of the competition’s leading run scorer, Jarrod Butcher with the last ball of the day. The loser of this game can kiss the finals goodbye. At Upwey, Footballers had first use of the pitch and produced 194 against a Tigers attack bolstered by the addition of paceman David Bell. For the men in black and orange, Bogar, Muscat and Hepburn all got starts however 194 may come up short. Bell took 3/30 while leading wicket taker Leigh Bianchi grabbed another three wickets. In the final game Cody Morris set the pace at Eildon Park with 116 against the Knoxfield Knights who will chase 317 next week. VCCL COUNTRY WEEK SQUAD The squad of 13 to be selected from17 to 21 February. A. Devenish capt (Johnson Park), S. Moore (Lysterfield), B. Stallworthy (Johnson Park), D. Lever (Rowville), J. Henry (Ferntree Gully), N. Bogar (Footballers), A. Suckling (South Belgrave), M. Weightman (Johnson Park), D. Fernando (Belgrave), S. Devenish (Johnson Park), M. Farrukh (Ferntree Gully), J. Bradbury (Ferntree Gully),
A. Wild (Knox Gardens), C. Wheeler (Mountain Gate), T. Atkinson (South Belgrave), S. McKenzie (Knoxfield). REEVES SHIELD Upper Gully 150 (Wild 5/52, Flintoff 3/27, Stack 53) v Knox Gardens 1/13. Ferntree Gully 9/223 (Henry 85, Farrukh 40, Fraser 7/48) v Monbulk. Johnson Park 9/307 (Devenish 35, Dunstone 31, Desilva 42, Weightman 106, Fernando 3/57) v Belgrave. Eildon Park 9/317 (Morris 116, Snyman 49, Hicks 39, Scanlan 3/55) v Knoxfield. Footballers 194 (Bogar 42, Muscat 37, Hepburn 31, Bell 3/30, Bianchi 3/53) v Upwey Tecoma. DECOITE SHIELD Lysterfield 161 (Kinniburgh 52, Whitty 46) v Saint John’s Tecoma 2/89 (Palandri 38). South Belgrave 256 (Hart 119, Maxwell 42, Duguay 3/69, Beckett 3/75) v Knox City. The Basin 409 (Bowyer 30, Rundle 119, Vozzo 60, Ryan 63, Heskes 50, Wilkinson 5/101) v Auravale. Rowville 8/272 (Evans 57, Walker 47, Wheeler 3/49) v Mountain Gate. DIVISION THREE Footballers 281 (Morris 53, Marriott 40, Storey 40, Crombie 6/93) v Upwey Tecoma. Knox Gardens 198 (Morrison 99, Birnie 9/89) v Upper Gully 1/8. Knoxfield 9/198 (Faulkner 49) v Ei-
ldon Park. Ferntree Gully 193 (Dennis 42, Maher 3/48) v Monbulk 0/44. Johnson Park 9/288 (Cox 95, Roy 52, Rickard 42, Wood 4/31) v Belgrave 1/40. DIVISION FOUR Mountain Gate 7/202 (Gough 53, Wilson 50, Rodriquez 35, Witt 30, Wilson 5/63) v Rowville. The Basin 5/523 (Porch 45, Clarke 103, Heath 73, McGrath 37, Heskes 138, Cook 57, James 53) v Auravale. South Belgrave 243 (Barry 62, Hart 111, Otten 40, Williams 4/54) v Knox Boronia Churches. Saint John’s Tecoma 128 (Lapthorne 5/19, Carland 3/43) v Lysterfield 1/40. DIVISION FIVE Upwey Tecoma 2/248 (Marshall 160, Tailby 64) v Footballers 129 and 4/25 (Somervaille 3/39, Hughes 3/55). Knoxfield 156 (Pollard 5/20) v Eildon Park 0/44. Knox City 461 (O’Brien 125, Eastwood 65, Hoggett 65, White 72) v Johnson Park. Belgrave 7/299 (McNamara 120, Feeney 73, Fleming 37) v Ferntree Gully. DIVISION SIX Mountain Gate 136(Smart 52, O’Brien 32, Kallista 4/34) v Eildon Park 1/71 (Tibballs 34). The Basin 9/243 (Feeling 50, Brown 49, Wallace 37, Lawson 3/61, Smith 4/49) v South Belgrave. Knox City 129 (Fisher 31, Nicolopoulos 3/18) v Lysterfield 4/301 (Neil
Cool heads and keen eyes THE Club Championship finals for Monbulk Bowling Club were held last month. The weather was perfectly cool. The slight breeze was not strong enough to be influential on the bowls’ trajectories. So there were no excuses and nowhere to hide. The finalists had to compete on the green with no quarter asked for or given. The ladies’ and men’s finals were played at the same time, with one vacant rink between them. With two matches to watch, the spectators arrived early for the best viewing seats. By the time the matches were underway there was quite a crowd of bowling members and families to watch the showdown. The ladies match was between the defending champion, Elaine Butler, and Doreen Edwards, who has won the event more than once, but not in recent years. Both ladies have enough finals experience to make any predictions of the outcome perilous. However, on the day it was Doreen who made a quick start with points on the board and it was several ends before Elaine could make a scoring end. Each time Elaine got close to the jack Doreen came in with a confident bowl and took the shot bowl. The crowd kept waiting for Elaine to put on her usual strong game, but Doreen didn’t let that happen. She was a model of concentration until the last end and the last bowl gave her the winning target of 25 points. After a few years of playing below her best, she was now well and truly back to the winners’ circle. Well done Doreen.
The men’s final was between the defending champion, Andrew Bell, and Dion Addison. Both men have been putting in solid training for this showdown. Andrew came into the game with multiple finals experiences. But, as the two men have previously only competed against each other in a social context, it was impossible to predict the outcome. Andrew began the game just as he did last year, with perfect draw bowling. Every bowl was carefully planned, leaving very little room to maneuver for Dion. With a slow start exacerbated by nerves, Dion struggled to get points on the board. The nerves showed particularly on one crucial end, where Dion was holding three shots and then put his last bowl down and promoted Andrew’s bowl, going from three up to one down in a single shot. The crowd was willing Dion on and he was able to overcome that drastic end and put a few more points on the board to make double figures. However, it was Andrew who continued to draw bowls into the head more consistently. When Andrew reached the winning target of 25, the crowd was left in no doubt as to who handled the finals pressure on the day. The finals day is a major event on the Monbulk Bowling Club calendar. It is where bowlers of all levels can watch and learn from the best in the club and maybe dream that next year it will be them competing for the title. Anyone interested in taking up bowls at Monbulk can take advantage of free coaching and free hire bowls by calling Monbulk Bowling Club on 9756 6183.
Doreen Edwards Right: Dion Addison Below: Elaine Butler
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135, Lima 54). DIVISION SEVEN Eildon Park 3/218 (Downs 92, Blanche 49) v Upwey Tecoma 115 (Wood 30, Bustchkow 3/9). The Basin 4/156 (Blaniardo 78) d Monbulk 78 (Aaltonan 5/18). Ferntree Gully 5/98 (Mastroianni 33, Gregor 3/9) v Knox Gardens 6/68 (Barlow 3/7). Johnson Park 3/97 (Francis 37) v Lysterfield 5/172 (O’Neil 3/16, Diclaudio 62). B1 Saint John’s Tecoma 218 (VanHoorn 55, Armstrong 53) d Upper Gully 209 (Scoon 55, Irvine-Dejong 36, Adams 3/14). Wandin East 162 d Lysterfield 105 (Damrow 4/18). SE Wanderers 9/129 d Footballers 101. B2 Lysterfield 4/142 d Upper Gully 8/98. South Belgrave 2/339 (Cockerell 51, Steele 52, Steuenberg 51, Hughlin 50) d Ferntree Gully 8/184 (Lynch 40, Gray 35, Owen 3/24). Belgrave 3/75 (Burke 34) d Monbulk 72 (Davidson 5/5, Fraser 33). Knox City 2/254 (Walia 50, Sandhu 50, Mang 53) d Lysterfield 7/227 (Hunt 32, Monish 50, Sandhu 3/37, Singh 4/37).
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By DENNIS FULLER THE February VGL Monthly Medal was on the menu at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday on an OK day firmly wedged between the stinkers to come. And, right on cue, sidled young tyro Broc Reynolds (15) was there to do what he has done on so many occasions over the last year. The medal day has become his and he won his fourth in the last seven months. His 77 off the beater for a nett 62 left all others in his wake. He also headed up the A Grade crowd as well. In B Grade, it was the very consistent and improving Peter Glasscock (20) who was closest to Reynolds on 64. Dave Jennings managed 68, Graham White, Ken Hill, Leigh Morison and Brian McCoy all came in one under their handicaps with 69. Steve Town was nearest the pin on the fourth, Conrad Whitlock the 12th, Reynolds on both the seventh and the 13th and Ian Scott walked away with the pro pin dosh on the 18th. The hole of the day was played by
Ken Hill. On the par four 16th hole, a hole that makes most golfers cringe on the tee, Hill drove to 120 metres from the green and then put his second shot in the bucket for an eagle. The ladies event saw a runaway victory to that constant star Petra Clowes when she streeted the field by the length of the straight and half way around the bend. On Wednesday, when the Old and Frail Golfers hobbled in for the weekly dose of OFGolf it was Graeme Fergus(22) who was the star with a stunning round 46 stableford points. Moss Fuller(22) and Peter Clowes (20) both had 45 while Ben Balfour (22) and Geoff Whittaker (24) both had 44. To prove that high scoring was on the cards Brian McCoy (29) and Kevin Miller (35) both had 42. Next Saturday is the first round of the three round Summer Cup. That is three rounds of par in honour of one of the doyens of the club, Maurie Murphy - a man who held up the corner of the club and set the standards for many years.
Swag of medals ATHLETES from Yarra Ranges Athletics braved the heat of Bendigo over the weekend to record excellent performances in the Little Athletics Victoria State MultiEvent Championships. The competition sees each athlete compete in five events accruing points for each performance in each event. Georgia Laven continued her excellent run of form to take the silver medal in the Under 11 girl’s event. Other results were: Madeline Laven (Under 9 Girls) 12th, Zac Clarke (Under 9 Boys) 14th, Alex Van Duuren (Under 9 Boys) 54th, Patrick O’Leary (Under 11 Boys) 11th, Camden Hewitson (Under 11 Boys) 24th, Chelsea Thompson (Under 12 Girls) 10th, Harrison Van Duuren (Under 12 Boys) 13th, Jayden Clarke (Under 12 Boys ) 33rd, Rickylee Brown (Under 13 Girls) 20th, Lee Taylor (Under 13 Girls) 29th, James Laven (Under 14 Boys ) 12th, and Tammarah Brown (Under 15 Girls) 17th.
The turnout at round eight of AV Shield was smaller due to State multi-event championships and the weather. Nonetheless, the smaller team still competed well with some excellent performances with the highlight being Lateisha Willis’ 200metres. Results: FOP Shot Put: Sophie Peterson 8.24m. Triple Jump: Sophie Peterson 8.20m. 200 Sophie Peterson 30.79. F14 200 Lateisha Willis 26.95. F18 800 Molly Dixon 2:21.0h. 200 Stephanie Bollaart 27.54. M40 200 Ken Taylor 30.75. M18 3000 Walk Lucas Taylor 15:27.5h. Hammer Lucas Taylor 31.20m. 200 Lucas Taylor 27.53. The next round of little athletics is at 8.45AM on Saturday 8 February. For more information, training times and other events, visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au.
TOUGH conditions greeted cricketers in the valley on Saturday where the teams taking the crease took full advantage of the wilting bowling attacks. In the competition’s premier grade, DJ Strachan Shield, a couple of upset results have once again intensified the race for top four positions with three rounds remaining. Hoddles Creek proved that its potential is greater than what its lowly position on the competition ladder shows as it easily accounted for association leaders Healesville. Healesville set its hosts a challenging chase of 175 and with a consistent attack one would have thought the Wombats would struggle to chase the total. Once again Hoddles Creek showed its fighting spirit and, fortunately, it was their experienced batsmen who got things going quickly putting Healesville on the back foot. Mick Batten was the mainstay of the innings compiling a brilliant knock of 89. Then with the gritty contributions from Warwick Weir (34) and Luke Hetherington (25), Hoddles Creek made short work of the chase as the Healesville attack lacked the wicket taking ability to put the batsmen under any sort of pressure. When it was all said and done, the Wombats chased the target down with seven wickets in hand and recorded their second victory of the season. Incidentally both victories have come against the top two teams. Healesville now needs to regroup quickly if it is to maintain its grip on a home final as it hosts a resurgent Yarra Junction. Hoddles Creek will view its next match up against a struggling Warburton-Millgrove as an ideal opportunity to post two victories in succession. Yarra Junction produced the second upset of the round fighting doggedly to hold off a desperate Mount Evelyn side to continue its spirited challenge to the top four. Chasing a mediocre 134 set by the home side, Yarra Junction were teetering on the edge starting the day on an unconvincing 3/28. Quentin Hodgkinson (35) and Cam Spaulding made a bright enough start to the chase. But just as they looked to be setting the platform to victory they opened the door for the Rovers to challenge as they lost three wickets relatively quickly to be reduced to 6/73. A game defining 52 run partnership between Chippa Robertson and Blackie Thompson regained ascendency of the contest for the visitors to take their side to the brink of victory. Two wickets in quick succession with seven runs still to get gave the Rovers another sniff of an unlikely victory, but a six off Thompson’s bat ensured his team a well-earned victory. With only half a game separating the teams, sitting fourth and fifth, Yarra Junction and Mount Evelyn face crucial Round 12 games in their quests for finals action.
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The Eagles recent form will have them champing at the bit to have a crack at Healesville and another top four scalp, while the Rovers must regroup as they take on the unpredictable Woori Yallock. Despite some indifferent form over recent rounds, Coldstream still loom as the competition front runners as they easily accounted for Woori Yallock. Chasing the Tigers challenging total of 185, the Crocs made short work of the chase on the back of a brilliant century from Danny Adams. Sensing his team’s fall in form, Adams has been in scintillating form since Christmas. Remarkably, Adams’ century is the first from any player in DJ Strachan Shield this season, and this was a century of the highest order as he rendered the talented Tigers bowling line-up toothless in the wake of his awesome display. With contributions from David Brambilla and Liam Doughty, Adams’s 119 saw the Crocs home in quick time and with eight wickets in hand. The Crocs now face Seville in a key clash for home finals calculations and early bragging rights heading towards the pointy end of the season. The Tigers face a season defining game against Mount Evelyn where a loss would end their finals chances. In the final game of the round, Seville flexed its collective muscle as they visited Warburton-Millgrove and made short work of the locals. Already 1/80 overnight chasing a paltry 102, the Blues ground the Burras into the ground in a brutal display under equally brutal conditions. After Adam Burns got the visitors off to the best start possible last week, the brutal Tim Dwyer (60) and the hard hitting Matt Hadlum (33) lead an even team performance as Seville finished on 246 when stumps were drawn. The experienced pairing of Luke Darwall (4/39) and Adam Humphrey (3/59) battled bravely in the stifling conditions in a lost cause. Warburton-Millgrove now face a do or die clash against Hoddles Creek where a loss would all but end their finals chances. Seville host Coldstream in what could be classed as the biggest game of the season this close to finals. DJ STRACHAN SHIELD Yarra Junction 9/157 (Hodgkinson 35, Robertson 33, Thompson 23, Witherdin 2/4, Anderson 2/29, Thompson 2/35) d Mount Evelyn 134 (Hancock 36, Fraser 29, Lever 5/35, Ottrey 3/27). Hoddles Creek 3/178 (Batten 89, Weir 34, Hetherington 25, Stock 1/20) d Healesville 174. Coldstream 2/189 (Adams 119, Brambilla 32, Doughty 22, Hayes 1/23, Wright 1/31) d Woori Yallock 185. Seville 246 (Dwyer 60, Burns 40, Hadlum 33, Darwall 4/39, Humphrey 3/59) d Warburton-Millgrove 102 (Clinch 35, Amarasinghe 3/22, Tilney 3/34). RA FINGER TROPHY Yarra Glen 8/115 dec (Beath 22, Gaskett 4/36, Osbone 3/24) d Yarra Junction 95 (Osborne 28, Orren 5/21,
Wallace 3/25). Seville 2/125 (Akers 66, McGookin 44, Holden 2/25) d Warburton Millgrove 77 and 42 (Wappett 20, Troyahn 5/13 and 2/4, Woodford 3/8). Healesville 263 (Campbell 84, Daly 48, Wallace 40, Pobke 3/45, Jones 3/56, Tipping 3/58) d Hoddles Creek 9/130 all out (Jones 29, Edmonds 26, Howard-Scales 3/55, Kerr 2/21). Woori Yallock 1/113 (Webb 56, Dwyer 52, Cummins 1/6) d Coldstream 111. C GRADE Launching Place 2/247 dec (Parker 100, McConnell 46, Mon-Aphai 45, Whitehead 1/28) d Mount Evelyn 145 and 5/65 (Finch 53, Winter-Annette 6/51, Piergrosse 3/11). Marysville 9/91 (Norman 24, Hilder 17, Johnson 5/24) d Wandin 10/87 (Painter 22, Foley 19, Cummins 5/18). Seville 93 (Vassallo 4/38, Hodgetts 3/28) d Gruyere 77 and 3/72 (Waixell 34, Leeds 2/8, Kear 2/11). D GRADE Mount Evelyn 6/351 (Westaway 95, Ortu 81, Williams 53, Black 2/63) d Launching Place 306 (Tindley-Roe 81, Cope 66, Black 40, Robertson 6/55, Ortu 2/39, Williams 2/72). Yarra Junction 2/265 dec (Mclean 97, Fall 76, Dowdell 48) d Hoddles Creek 116 (Jones 24, Edmonds 17, Ganson 5/20, Flutter 3/25). Powelltown 9/175 (Thompson 49, Dunne 42, Johnson 3/18) d Seville 130. Coldstream d Healesville (forfeit). ONE DAY GRADE Yarra Junction 9/203 (Winter 72, Fall 39, Dark 35, Trembath 3/8) d Wandin 187 (Murray 41, Sinnot 38, Roy 3/23, Lebrocq 3/15). Yarra Glen Gold 6/167 (Smith 45, Taylor 43, Woods 24, Beath 1/14) d Yarra Glen Maroon 8/164 (Lusk 40, Gropper 29, Lusk 25, Woods 3/17, Bourke 2/17). Seville 7/187 (Pearse 43, Page 29) d Warburton-Millgrove 128 (McIntosh 48, Tronerud 3/13, Dall 3/32). Silvan 4/95 (Murphy 42, Rowe 20, Chandler 2/32) d Healsville 91 (Senior 32, Glassborow 2/9). UNDER 16 Hoddles Creek/Yarra Junction 9/226 (Jenkinson 85, Church 41, Whiting 3/30, Williams 2/22) v Mount Evelyn. Yarra Glen 108 (Smith 27, Clare 20, Handcock 17, Sandfort 3/10, Caldwell 3/21, Kear 2/9) v Seville Gold. Seville Blue 1/46 (Smith 22) v Healesville Red 101 (Daly 58, Dyason 2/7). Warburton/Launching Place 6/207 (Neale 50, Nelson 42, Noonan 38, Phillips 2/22, Crossman 1/12, Howell 1/13) v Coldstream. UNDER 14A Healesville 38 (Minney 11, Clare 2/1, Cummings 2/5) v Yarra Glen 1/117 (Kikidopoulos 25, Evans 20, Moors 17). Seville 0/37 v Healesville 62 (Chandler 24, Fawdry 11, Garner 3/11). Mount Evelyn v Warburton-Millgrove 9/155 (Taeuber 42, Saurine 26, McDonald 22, Westaway 3/25, Coutts 2/21). 1117072-RMB06-14
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