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Rampage caught on film By Goya Dmytryshchak Two thugs, who have been described as “morons”, last week caused damage to buildings, marine vessels and cars in the Seaworks Maritime Precinct at Williamstown. The site has Williamstown police station and the state’s water police on one side, while on the other lies BAE Systems, a multinational defence and security company. Wendy Pelns, manager of the Pirates Tavern – the waterside clubhouse of the Williamstown Maritime Association – said two males were caught on multiple security cameras early Wednesday morning. “They had broken into the Ann Street Pier and broken into a number of boats on the pier,” she said. “They did a fair bit of damage on the boats. Then they proceeded to enter into the Seaworks site – they cut a side lock. “They tried to get into Doug’s shed [Doug Tannahill from Seaport Sails], which is next to the Pirates Tavern, and couldn’t get in. “They then sussed out the Pirates Tavern, walked … down the side way, smashed a window.” She said, once inside, the pair wheeled in four wheelie bins. “They were going over the bar and under the bar … we’ve got it on camera,” Ms Pelns said. She said the pair – who she described as morons – left with nothing when the alarm was activated. Korevaar Marine Group, which had some vessels broken into, declined to comment. Seaworks chief executive Glenn Jones said the entire precinct was covered by security. “The whole thing was very odd,” he said. “Considering that we’re so close to the police station, you just wonder what goes through their heads.” Hobsons Bay crime investigation unit is investigating.
Artists get industrious The industrial revolution is beckoning. A series of four workshops is being held for artists who may want to develop a project for the biennial Art & Industry Festival. Celebrating the western suburbs’ industrial heritage, festival highlights include the Industrial Fashion parade, featuring performances and costumes inspired by local industries. The last festival included films celebrating the lives of working men and women in Hobsons Bay which were screened in shipping containers. There was also a photographic exhibition about night-shift workers displayed at night. Festival director Donna Jackson, of Hubcap Productions, said the workshops were a way for artists to meet and collaborate. “I’m trying to get people to come along who might have ideas for the festival or they might want to do an art project but they don’t know how to do it,” she said. The workshops will be held around Hobsons Bay on October 6 and 13 and November 3 and 19. The first will be at the South Kingsville studio of award-winning jewellery and costume designer Anna Kolusniewski. Twenty places are available. Applications close September 30. To apply, email donna@ hubcapproductions.com.au
Festival director Donna Jackson with designer Anna Kolusniewski (in car). (Damjan Janevski)
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