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Mental health training for junior footy JUNIOR football league executives are being trained to spot youngsters with mental health problems.

THE focus on mental health is part of the first aid training being given at every club in the Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League.

Course participants will learn about adolescent development; the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in young people; where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness; what sort of help has been shown to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

“All our junior clubs have nominated one, if not two, volunteers to become health and wellbeing officers,” the league’s health and wellbeing officer Bek Mantell said. “Officers will be accessible around the clubs and are all dedicated to ensuring our youth feel safe and supported.”

Training will also be offered to committee members and coaches.

Field of support: Graduates of the youth mental health first aid training with footy players at BlueScope Reserve, Hastings. Picture: supplied

Councils sustain biosphere Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au MEMBER councils have bailed out the Western Port Biosphere which in January warned money would run out by this month, April.

Executive officer Cecelia Witton says the biosphere foundation has survived a “hectic” few months with the help of “our biosphere councils and others, [and] secured the funding required to meet the projected cash flow shortfall”.

In a bid to secure future funding a memorandum of understanding (MOU) is now being drawn up be-

tween the biosphere and its member councils: Mornington Peninsula Shire, Bass Coast, Cardinia and Casey.

Frankston Council withdrew its $20,000 commitment four years ago, leading to the biosphere’s financial woes.

The biosphere is hoping Frankston will rejoin the biosphere as a financial contributor.

Ms Witton told an extraordinary general meeting in January that the organisation was running out of money before a vote was taken to give the board of directors the power to wind up the “company”.

That option has not been needed, although Ms Witton says there is an ur-

gent need to increase membership.

“It is great to be able to report on the more positive funding situation, but renewal of memberships is slow.

I urge current members to renew now, because we must retain a membership base of a minimum of 50 financial members to meet the criteria for our charitable DGR [charitable gift recipient] status,” Ms Witton wrote in the latest edition of the biosphere’s newsletter, The Biosphere Connector.

“Without ongoing support from our membership, the foundation will not be able to take advantage of philanthropic funding opportunities for which DGR status is required The 2142 square-kilometre Morn-

ington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve - one of 14 in Australia – includes five local government areas and French Island.

Listed under the UNESCO’s man and the biosphere program, it includes national and marine parks, rural agriculture and urban-growth areas.

Western Port is also listed under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International significance.

Biospheres are described as being “sites of excellence that seek to reconcile conservation of biological and cultural diversity and economic and social development through partnerships between people and nature”.

Although they have no statutory

powers biospheres are seen as being “ideal learning sites to test and demonstrate innovative approaches to sustainable development and conservation on a regional scale”.

The Western Port Biosphere says it “works with the community to create a better future for the Western Port Biosphere Reserve—environmentally, socially and economically. We do this through research, education, community engagement, partnerships and onground conservation efforts”. Projects include Growing connections (habitat corridors); Water stewardship; Protecting Ramsar values; Watson Creek, Somerville; and the Southern brown bandicoot recovery program.

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No irregularities in council poll - VEC Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THERE was no suggestion the high number of votes not counted in the recent Mornington Peninsula Shire elections had influenced the outcome, a Victorian Electoral Commission spokesman said last week.

Mike Lagastes, of the VEC’s communications department, was speaking after residents on social media sites complained they had been sent infringement notices for not voting when they were adamant they had. The fine is $78.

The spokesman said there had “been a lot of cases� where ballot material had been returned to the VEC after the deadline of 6pm 21 October.

He said there were “no reports of mass delays in the post that would have contributed to that many people sending their notices back late�. “In some cases voters may have written down the wrong date, with some even putting down November and December. Others simply said they had forgotten [to vote],� Mr Lagastes said.

Apparent failure to vote notices have been sent out, asking people why they “appear not to have voted� at last year’s council elections.

The VEC says the notices are not a fine but an “opportunity for people to explain why they didn’t vote. The VEC urges recipients not to ignore the notice�.

Mr Lagastes said there was no evidence to suggest the result of the polls would have varied if all voters had successfully submitted their choices. “So, the VEC is confident there were no irregularities,� he said.

Voter turnout for Briars Ward was 75 per cent; Cerberus 72 per cent; Nepean 69 per cent; Red Hill 76 per cent; Seawinds 72 per cent and Watson 76 per cent. “That’s a similar result to what we experienced in previous postal vote elections,� Mr Lagastes said, referring to council polls in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016. “Obviously people have concerns [about being fined] but it is a case of the VEC having to comply with the law. We have strict guidelines.

When a ballot envelope is received we check its declaration date, the date it is received and the date it is postmarked. “We have no option but to impose fines if people’s votes are received after the deadline.�

The VEC confirmed infringement notices had been sent out to 12,531 of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s 156,170 registered voters. About 80 per cent related to no response being received to the initial failure-to-vote notice.

This figure is said to compare favourably with previous elections. “Of those who responded, about 70 per cent were excused,� Mr Lagastes said. Those wanting to appeal a fine can apply for an internal review.

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Light Up team: (l to r) Tara Davies, Kate Cronin, Monique Cain, Bianca Appleford and Stella Appleford at the switching on ceremony. Picture: Yanni

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Light Up Autism Foundation was founded five years ago by Mrs Appleford after she saw first hand the need for assistance programs in primary schools.

The foundation funds ABA (applied behaviour analysis) programs in Boneo Primary School and Rye Primary School.

Mrs Appleford’s community contribution was recognised earlier this year, as she was awarded the 2017 Mornington Peninsula Shire’s “Citizen of the Year� award. “It was a huge honour. I take great satisfaction

in the results we have achieved to date with Light Up Autism Foundation. “Most exciting has been that , due to the program we fund, we have had three kids graduate out of primary school and into the mainstream secondary system�.

The lighthouse was bathed in blue first, and then red, yellow, blue and green to represent the diversity and complexity of the autism spectrum, while singer Madison Bailey entertained the crowd with a rendition of True Colours.

The lighthouse stayed illuminated for the entire week.

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Have your say Our proposed 2017/18 Budget and Council Plan 2017–21 are on public exhibition until Wednesday 26 April. Both proposals are available for inspection at Council’s Rosebud, Mornington and Hastings offices before 5pm on the final day. The proposed budget aims to reflect the priorities identified by our community and feedback is encouraged. The proposed 2017–21 Council Plan provides a blueprint for how council will work towards achieving its strategic objectives.

Any person may make a written submission before deadline to be considered by Council in accordance with Section 223 of the Act. For more information and to submit your written submissions, please visit our website.

Electric lines clearance

No charge green waste event Get rid of the green waste around your home at no cost between Friday 28 and Sunday 30 April. The green waste weekend is open to Shire residents and ratepayers. No commercial waste accepted. Proof of residency required.

Dispose of leaves, lawn clippings, weeds, pruning and small branches as you prepare your garden for winter.

Terms and conditions apply please check the website. mornpen.vic.gov.au/greenwaste

Around the peninsula New solar lights Innovative solarpowered bollard lighting has been installed at the Capel Sound shopping precinct.

The new lights are the first of their kind on the peninsula providing light for 12 hours. The lights are designed to withstand the elements and vandalism and will reduce our carbon footprint.

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This month we’re celebrating Premier’s Active April. We’re offering FREE 10 session passes to encourage residents to do 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Try a round of golf, a group fitness class, enjoy a swim or get those lungs pumping in the gym. mornpen.vic.gov.au/activeapril

Victorian Seniors Festival Are you running an event for older residents during Seniors Festival in October? If so, we would love to advertise your event in our Shire-wide program.

Submissions close on Friday 12 May. 5950 1617 mornpen.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival

Free tree giveaway We’re giving away 2,500 indigenous trees from Monday 24 to Friday 28 April, 8.30am – 4pm. Two trees per household can be picked up from Advance Community College sites at Hastings, Capel Sound and Mornington.

Proof of residency is required. mornpen.vic.gov.au/treegiveaway

Briars: Crs Rosie Clark, Sam Hearn, Bev Colomb

Six retro arcade game machines built from scratch by a group of ‘Work for The Dole’ participants through Envision Employment Services in Seaford have been installed at our Youth Centres. The ‘Beam Me Up’ arcade games act as a strong social engagement tool for young people. To view a video featuring Councillor Hearn at the handover of the game machines visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/arcadegames

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Nepean Ward The speed limitt reduction from 80km/h to 70km/h will become come effective when speed limit mit signage is changed. Temporary porary electronic signs will be displayed d on Melbourne Road advising road users of the changes.

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To keep powerlines clear of vegetation, we have works in the Rye and Portsea areas commencing soon. The pruning of street trees will be undertaken in accordance with best practice methods and some trees encroaching into clearance zones may need to be removed.

Changed traffic conditions and minor delays could apply while the works are underway. mornpen.vic.gov.au/electriclinesclearance

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Watson: Cr Julie Edge

Congratulations to Felix Arena, who won Somerville Community Member of the Year.

Founding the Somerville Family Day and the Somerville Eagles soccer club, he was presented the award for his commitment to helping the community.

Flinders sculpture review

Graydens and Boes Rd roundabout

Red Hill: Cr David Gill

Cerberus: Cr Kate Roper

Have your say on the Andrew Rogers’ sculpture ‘I am’ that was installed to commemorate the village’s 150th anniversary. Paper copies of the survey are available at our Customer Service Centres at Hastings, Rosebud and Mornington.

The survey closes Friday 28 April at 5pm. mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

Hon Greg Hunt MP – Minister for Health, Minister for Sport and federal member for Flinders officially opened the newly constructed roundabout on Tuesday 7 March. The $1.4million works were funded through the federal government’s National Black Spot Program.

10 – 30 April Active April Pelican Park Recreation Centre 10 – 30 April Lights by DreamWorks – The Experience Rosebud Village Green 10 – 30 April Matthew Clarke: Wallabies Republic MPRG 10 – 30 April Stephen Mushin: Plan A/Plan B MPRG 10 – 30 April TextaQueen: Between You and Me MPRG 13 April Late Skate Rosebud Skate Park 14 April Uncle Bob’s Club Annual Barrow Push Sorrento Foreshore – Safety Beach Foreshore 14 April Way of the Cross Dromana Foreshore 14 – 17 April Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show Blairgowrie Yacht Club 15 April Portsea Point Nepean Market Point Nepean Quarantine Station 15 – 17 April The Briars Food Truck Carnivale The Briars 15 – 17 April Dromana Potters Group Exhibition Old Shire Building Dromana 16 April Wellbeing Market Flinders Civic Hall 16 April Flinders Cricket Club Market BA Cairns Reserve, Flinders 20 April Rye Civic Hall French Street project community forum 21 April Avoid the winter chills Eco Living Display Centre, The Briars 21 April Author talk with Nick Petrucco Mornington Library 24 – 28 April Free Tree Giveaway Hastings, Capel Sound & Mornington 28 – 30 April No Charge Green Waste event Mornington, Rye, Tyabb 29 – 30 April Creative Arts Exhibition Peninsula Community Theatre 29 April Pay It Forward Festival Mornington Park, Mornington 1 May Greek National Day Rye Foreshore 3 May Biggest Morning Tea Balnarring Hall 6 May Rotary Club of Dromana – Community Fundraising Dinner Dromana Community Hall 7 May Wellbeing Market Dromana Community Hall For a full list of all markets and events mornpen.vic.gov.au/events

Anzac Day Download our poster for a full list of all services and marches. mornpen.vic.gov.au/anzacday

Information is correct at time of printing.

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Scammers hit tourist hot spot Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au ONE of the main Mornington Peninsula tourist drawcards has lost an estimated $40,000 in an on-line ticketing scam.

Peninsula Hot Springs, at Fingal, is one of at least nine high profile Victorian venues targeted by fraudsters using the Chinese social media forum WeChat, which is used by an estimated 800 million people.

The springs’ general manager Brook Ramage said the company may have lost the $40,000 in the scam over the past 12 months “plus lost business and other factors”.

“It’s hard to tell the exact amount, that’s the big question,” he said.

The scam revolves around fraudsters using stolen credit cards to buy tickets to various attractions and selling them through WeChat.

Once banks are notified that a card has been stolen, they compel the tourist operator to refund the original cost of the ticket, plus up to $70 in fees. An extra sting in the tale is that the ticket is still valid for the tourist to use.

So, the venue has to refund the cost of the ticket and pay a fee while providing a service for free.

Chinese tourists make up a large proportion of visitors to the venue, which was the first natural hot springs and day spa centre in Victoria.

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Mark Stone said on ABC Radio that the scam came to light two months ago and was still affecting the bottom lines of tourist venues around Australia.

He said the complex nature of the cyber security breach meant several operators had been hit without knowing it – and that police were having trouble reining in scammers.

He said nine tourist operators had lost $400,000 but that the figure “was probably much more as many had been caught out”.

Another major Melbourne tourist attraction said businesses across the country should be checking their recent financial records to determine whether there had been a recent spike in credit card “charge backs”.

Mr Ramage said Peninsula Hot Springs was urging the National Australia Bank to adopt tighter security measures. Other strategies include lobbying WeChat to ensure its ticket buyers and resellers are “the real deal”.

Mr Ramage estimates it would cost $1 million to warn all WeChat users of the scam. Support is also being sought from the Chinese government.

quietly beside him. He was unconscious and not breathing. Mr Andrews performed CPR until paramedics arrived and took over.

Mr Mason, of Walpeup, was pronounced dead at 8.57am. He was wearing an approved riding helmet, vest and riding boots. Police said there was no sign of trauma.

Mr Andrews said the jockey had been working at the stables for little more than a week. “He

A WOMAN has been arrested after a hit-run collision with a cyclist in Main Ridge, Friday 7 April. The 27-year-old male cyclist is in hospital with critical injuries after the incident on Shands Rd about 6pm.

The woman, 69 of Flinders, recorded a breath test reading of 0.174 per cent, more than three times the legal limit.

The woman has been charged with negligently causing serious injury, dangerous driving causing serious injury, drink driving and failing to render assistance.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives were at the scene on Saturday.

Anyone who saw the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Planning controls

Jockey dies during morning track work A JOCKEY was found dead during morning track work at a Tuerong horse stud last week.

Brian Mason, 50, was on a three-year-old filly at Denistoun Park, Balnarring Rd, when he appears to have suffered a heart attack.

Stable manager Trevor Andrews and another staff member became concerned when he did not return at 8.15am and walked out to find him slumped on the ground with the horse standing

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hadn’t worked for a long time and we were just getting to know him,” he said.

“It was a very hard thing to cop. We kept his heart beating until the ambulance arrived.”

Mr Andrews said stable staff members were shocked. “It was not a nice thing to happen.”

The coroner is investigating the cause of death which may have been a heart attack.

Stephen Taylor

AN amendment to the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme aims to protect the character of Hastings, reduce the height of large buildings and protect the open space around buildings.

The amendment C190 – Hastings Structure Plan is on exhibition and is open to public comment until Friday 21 April.

Building heights on most residential land in the Hastings activity centre is limited to two storeys and the commercial activity centre to three storeys. The area affected by the amendment is bounded by Cool Store Rd, Marine Pde, Skinner St, Martin St and the railway reserve.

Those interested in finding out more about the amendment and how it relates to their property can attend a drop-in session 5.30-7.30pm, Wednesday 12 April, at the Hastings Shire Offices, 21 Marine Pde, Hastings.

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ABOUT 180 residents and neighbours gathered to picnic and enjoy the sunset at the Flinders ocean beach on Sunday 26 March.

Flinders and District Lions Club organised the event to celebrate a sense of community, foster new connections through shared activity, and to develop a better understanding of the natural environment, Lions project leader Annie Dawson said.

“On cue, the sun came out just as

the event began and picnickers were bathed in the glow of the western sun.

“Some enjoyed an exploration of the Mushroom Reef marine sanctuary with Jane and Harry Briedahl, others did a sand sculpting workshop, bird spotting with Penny Johns and Susie Guthrie from the Waders group and beach games with the Flinders Yacht Club crew.

“Diver Steve Crowe and son Tom captured film of the underwater

marine life. A spiritual way of relating to our environment was a didgeridoo meditation with Lionel Lauch for 60 people.”

Ms Dawson said locals gained a strong sense of responsibility “as custodians of this special place”.

“There was a sense of sharing something special together and a commitment to run the event on a regular basis,” she said.

Search for top taste on peninsula

Taking a break THE Mornington Peninsula has been ranked as the second leading travel destination for the Easter long weekend.

The Great Ocean Rd came first in the listings published last week by online travel site Wotif.com.

Phillip Island was sixth on the list, while the peninsula was also ranked tenth nationally.

The most in demand Victorian regional Easter long weekend destinations listed by the site are Great Ocean Rd; Mornington Peninsula; Daylesford and Macedon Ranges; Geelong; Gippsland; Phillip Island; Bright; Grampians; Ballarat; and Bendigo.

Wotif’s Kirsty La Bruniy said the company’s research shows shorter breaks outside of the major capital cities will be popular this year, “with two thirds of people admitting they prefer to holiday in their own backyard as it has some of the best travel experiences in the world”.

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Wine talk: Sommeliers on a tour of Mornington Peninsula wineries arrive at Crittendens Wines, Dromana, left, where they tasted and learned about wines from winemakers, including, above, Mike Symons, of Stonier Winery, Merricks.

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au TWENTY experts who buy and recommend what wines are served in some of the world’s top restaurants were last week taken on a tour of Mornington Peninsula wineries.

The marketing exercise organised

by Wine Australia saw two busloads

of sommeliers being driven around the peninsula on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The sommeliers were in Melbourne for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards which saw New York’s Eleven Madison Park take out the top spot.

Tuesday’s tour of the peninsula started at Stonier Winery, Merricks, where the group was welcomed by Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association CEO Cheryl Lee.

From there the sommeliers from the United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand and interstate went to Ocean Eight, Shoreham and then to the top of Arthurs Seat before having lunch at Petit Tracteur, Main Ridge.

The final stop for the day was at Crittenden Wines, Dromana, where they tasted nine wines and were told about production methods and differences between vineyards where they

were made by winemakers including Rollo Crittenden (Crittendens Wines), Martin Spedding (Ten Minutes by Tractor), Kathleen Quealy (Balnarring Vineyard) and Glen Hayley (Port Phillip Estate).  See the May edition of Peninsula Essence magazine for a full report on the international and interstate sommeliers’ visit to the peninsula.

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Defender of the bay dies hiking in hills TRIBUTES for satirist John Clarke flowed from far and wide on Monday as news spread of his death the previous day while hiking in the Grampians National Park.

The location of his passing indicated his love of nature, which for many years had included a deep concern for the future of Western Port.

Born in New Zealand, Clarke, 68, was a founding member of Western Port Seagrass Partnership, an independent trust formed in 2001 to lobby for the protection and restoration of Western Port and its catchment.

Regarded by many as the funniest satirist in Australia, Clark three years ago told Mike Hast that he became interested in Western Port’s environment after “sitting on the beach years ago and noticed lots of black particles in the usually clear water” (“Funny man on a mission” The News 1/2/14).

Clarke, who owned a holiday house at Phillip Island, said his “greening” followed subsequent conversations with scientists and ecologists.

He saw Western Port as “a special place … under great pressure from human development”.

Clarke said sediment resulting from draining Koo Wee Rup swamp was “one of the principal problems” facing the bay “.

“This was a bad idea. It was a huge, 50 miles by 15 miles sponge that filtered runoff before it entered Western Port. It was a work of genius by nature.”

Lucky survivours: This pair of wood ducks (maned geese) appear to be looking for the rest of the flock as they stand among a group of seagulls at Civic Reserve, Mornington. The ducks are among the most numerous usually found grazing or swimming on or near the reserve’s two lakes. Picture: Keith Platt

Ducks dying at shire’s reserve

JOHN Clarke Western Port Seagrass Partnership’s objectives include improving natural resource planning, management and research in Western Port. It encourages, guides and sponsors research into seagrass and the broader Western Port ecology “to ensure decisionmaking is based on sound scientific knowledge”. It aims to “accelerate the implementation of protective and restorative works in the catchment and bay”.

Clarke’s death sees the loss of a strong and sincere advocate for the environmental health of Western Port as well as one of the most astute commentators on the often hypocritical actions of those who play a part in the wellbeing of Australia.

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Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au HUNDREDS of sick and dying birds at the Civic Reserve in Dunns Rd, Mornington, may have been infected by avian botulism.

The naturally occurring, but highly toxic, bacteria is believed to have contaminated waters in the lakes near the Dunns Rd entrance to the reserve.

Scientists from the state government’s Animal Health and Welfare Unit, along with the Department of Health and the RSPCA, are investigating the cause.

Volunteers from Wildlife Help on the Mornington Peninsula have been collecting affected birds to stop the dis-

ease from spreading and taking them to the East Mornington vet hospital for treatment.

Dr Jodi Vermaas, of Peninsula Vet Care, said that vets at their hospitals had assessed hundreds of collapsed water birds for humane euthanasia or referral for rehabilitation with Wildlife Help on the Mornington Peninsula over the past week. Most of the birds were black ducks and wood ducks (maned geese).

She said the results of pathology tests to identify the cause of the disease were not yet known, but that it was probably a type of food poisoning.

Treatment includes stomach tubing with activated charcoal to try to absorb the toxins in the gut.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has

urged visitors to stop children and dogs from drinking or playing in the lakes which have been closed. If a child or pet does come into contact with the water, the area affected should be washed thoroughly.

Hazard tape and warning signs around the lake warn of the possible risk. The shire says it will “continue to actively monitor the site”.

The volunteers need blankets and towels to transport sick birds to the vet and rehabilitation centre. They cannot be reused because of the risk of spreading the disease, so more are needed quickly.

Blankets and towels can be taken to the shire’s Queen St, Mornington Office for collection by the volunteers.

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The Western Port Whisperer is a fan of liking to shine the light on issues affecting the local community, and likes to do so in a way which is beneficial to the environment.

It was interesting to hear how Rosebud West/ Capel Sound/ Whatever’s it’s Called This Week (WICTW) is about to see the installation of solar powered bollard lights.

Rather than just criticising the Shire, The Whisperer would like to suggest the option of having some of these located on the Hastings Foreshore, and other similar local parks.

While these open spaces are a good local asset (a lack of local infrastructure prevents it from being a great local asset), a few solar lights, or maybe proper lights would allow this area to be used for more than just the sunlight hours. *** Crib Point locals have written to The Whisperer en masse in the last week describing their disappointment at Café 202 not being allowed to set up tables and chairs out the front of their shop due to the need for ‘permits’.

It is The Whisperer’s understanding such permits have not been required before now, thus why there is a lot of confusion over the need for a permit.

Hopefully this issue is sorted before everyone’s chai latte’s get too cold. *** Can you hear the music?

Apparently it is everywhere. The Whisperer and Mrs Whisperer are bemused to hear that the Mornington Peninsula Shire area is one of the top 10 areas in Victoria for live music thanks to a large number of

music festivals and live venues.

The Whisperer certainly wonders if anyone was sent out to observe this, and whether they visited the Western Port region?

The only music that seems to exist locally comes from the subwoofers of cars driving past, and most of the time the noise we hear is definitely not music! *** Unfortunately, the only time the Western Port region features in state-wide media is when there is another story about the Port of Hastings, or something bad happens.

The Whisperer and Mrs Whisperer are saddened to hear of the fire which destroyed the old Holy Trinity Church.

While we are sad to hear of the destruction of such a historical building, the saddest part is the hard work done by the volunteers who have spent countless hours raising money for local projects.

Hopefully, you will all get the support you need, and be back doing what you do best very soon. *** The Whisperer and Mrs Whisperer hope we don’t upset anyone when we say this, especially members of the Political Correctness Brigade, but we would like to wish our readers a Happy Easter.

We hope you get the opportunity to spend some time with the people who matter to you. *** Heard any Whispers? Let the Whisperer know at: westernportwhisperer@gmail. com

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SIX-YEAR-OLD Abigail Court has become something of an orangebellied parrot expert since learning of how close they are to extinction.

The youngster was taken to Moonlit Sanctuary, Pearcedale, by her mother Rebecca soon after the opening last year of a breeding aviary designed to help increase the number of orangebellied parrots.

The species is clinging onto survival with Zoos Victoria – which also runs a breeding program at Healesville Sanctuary – estimating there could be as few as 50 birds left in the wild.

The 200mm long mainly green and yellow parrots are large than budgerigars and only breed at one location in Tasmania before flying across Bass Strait to winter on the mainland, including on the shores of Western Port.

Experts fear the orange-bellied parrots will be extinct in the wild within three to five years.

Since finding out about the parrots’ dire straits Abigail, of Boronia, has collected more than $1000 towards helping the breeding program at Moonlit Sanctuary.

The money was raised through talks she has given to girl guides, her primary school class, Ferntree Gully Salvation Army and after telling her story to family and friends.

The orange-bellied breeding centre at the 10-heactare Moonlit Sanctuary can house 40 birds and breed up to 100 birds a year.

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LETTERS

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au

Rent jeopardises viability of The Hastings Club The headline “The Club’s massive rent rise� saddens me greatly and highlights a gross lack of appreciation by councillors and executive officers of Mornington Peninsula Shire about the history of the Hastings Club (The News 4/4/17).

When the club was established, Hastings Park was vastly different to today, having one small oval surrounded on both sides by King Creek.

The dressing rooms were a tin shed and, of its own initiative, the Hastings football and cricket club in1967 formed a co-operative to raise money for new clubrooms and dressing rooms.

The building was completed in 1969 on the northern side of King Creek, which meant gaining access to the oval over the creek. Members of the club at their own expense transported spoil from Baxter and piped and covered the creek to provide clear access.

In 1974 the club was the first junior sporting organisation in Victoria to be granted a full liquor license.

In 1976 the Shire of Hastings built the existing change rooms and public toilets after construction of the Thomas Barclay Oval and the club again used the co-operative to raise its own funds to refurbish the original dressing rooms and add an extension.

It successfully applied for a gaming license in 1993.

Since then the club has maintained, expanded and improved its facilities at its own expense.

The Club contributed $20,000 to the construction of Pelican Park Recreation Centre; offers its courtesy bus to local groups; and, I estimate, has donated close to $1 million back into the community since poker machines were introduced.

Sadly, all that effort and initiative has failed to be included or taken into account in the report

presented to council and that massive increase in rent could lead to The Club struggling to continue to be a viable entity.

Brian L Stahl, Hastings

Privacy not a priority I went into the Mornington Commonwealth Bank’s new location to discuss my finances. To my disbelief I was guided to a computer screen sitting on a bench totally exposed for everyone to see my private details and listen to our conversation.

I have always discussed such private business in a closed office, which one would automatically expect. On asking for such privacy I was told in a rather dismissive manner that I couldn’t be told when an office would be available. I waited for 20 minutes before walking out.

While waiting I saw one single teller at a desk with no bars or security and wondered how I would feel next time I make a significant withdrawal or deposit.

Having been a Commonwealth Bank customer for more than 45 years, 25 being with Mornington branch, I am staggered at how the bank has trivialised its customers.

I remember back when my financial adviser was my bank manager in whom I had absolute trust. That same manager actually paid us a courtesy call to our house one night to check that we were satisfied with the customer service.

Hard to believe after the bank’s recent much publicised financial adviser rip-off scandal.

Austin Sadler, Mornington

Shared project John Cain’s concept of a public private partner-

ship pool in Colchester Rd, Rosebud has merit, however our previous [Mornington Peninsula Shire] council also had that bright idea and commissioned a study into the benefit (or otherwise) of such a project (“Public, private pool� Letters 4/4/17). Despite committing $50,000 to the study, the report does not appear to have seen the light of day.

Perhaps the findings did not suit the recommending councillor(s) ambitions? Irrespective, the current council should, for transparency, release those findings for all to see.

Additionally, given the RACV is constructing a 25 metre lap pool as part of its Cape Schanck project, maybe that facility could be a candidate for a joint venture for the shire to consider; on the basis of a user subsidy rather than capital injection?

Given the research analysis undertaken for SPA (Southern Peninsula Aquatic centre0 indicated that 61 per cent of respondents would not visit SPA and of the remaining 39 per cent who would use it, 62 per cent currently use Colchester Rd or Pelican Park [Hastings], maybe the amount of subsidy paid by council would not be that much.

Stuart Allen, Dromana

Pool the effort What has John Cain got against water safety for school children, hydrotherapy for seniors, lifesaving training for Nippers and employment for members of the local community (“Public, private pool� Letters 4/4/17)?

Now that the Andrews Labor government has mandated swimming lessons for primary students (without funding) does he expect families, many who are disadvantaged, to fork out for bus travel plus the cost of swimming lessons, to the nearest pool at Frankston which has the capacity to cater for all those children?

The lifesaving clubs advise that it is crucial to have access to a pool in order to train children in the basic skills long before they test these skills in open water.

The only way the local, private pool in Colchester Rd could cater for those thousands of extra children having swimming lessons and for

locals who require proper hydrotherapy facilities would be to make it a high rise facility.

Then, of course, Mr Cain and his anti-everything friends would be the first to complain about high rise development on the Mornington Peninsula.

The southern peninsula needs a proper swimming centre for all members of the local community; all ages and all health needs. It would be so much more productive if all members of the local community worked together for a realistic solution to provide a world class aquatic centre that would service the needs of the whole community and for future generations to utilise.

Martin Dixon, MP for Nepean

Rocks not answer Perhaps I should advise Brian Mitchelson that civil engineers found some thousands of years ago, in Europe, and more recently in Australia, that rock or concrete dumped harbour walls created stagnant water which, in turn, create siltation, sand banks and eventual blockage of the proposed refuges (“Fixing the pier� Letters 4/4/17). Witness in Port Phillip, St Kilda, Brighton and Sandringham breakwaters constructed in the 1950s and 1960s.

I find no sympathy with Mr Mitchelson’s civic attitude regarding the ruination of Mothers Beach and the foreshore, the “odd� deaths, together with his often expressed dislike of sailors, young and old, using Mornington harbour and, in fact, Port Phillip and Australia’s surrounding waters for their enjoyment and recreation.

Mr Mitchelson appears to have forgotten that Australia is an Island nation, surrounded by ocean, and has often used our knowledge of seafaring experience to not only feed our nation but defend it.

Persistent criticism does not help those who are trying to save and protect the Mornington Peninsula as we know it.

If Mr Mitchelson does not enjoy living here and being positive about the place, perhaps he should find somewhere else to live. Maybe the Simpson Desert, where there is no water.

Edmund Burke, Mornington

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LETTERS Thanks for help I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to Mornington Peninsula Legacy’s Lynne Twaites and colleagues plus Frankston RSL’s Tony for support received following the theft of my mobile scooter.

As an 87-year-old mobility impaired person I was devastated and in desperation and purchased one online from a con man. It conked out first trip to town.

However, I received tremendous support from these wonderful organisations I am happily back on the road with my little scooter.

Once again, thanks and bless them all.

Kathleen Poulson, Hastings

Smokers’ rest stop According to Health Victoria more than 73 per cent of Victorians support the introduction of a ban on smoking in outdoor dining areas.

Apparently this ban on smoking in outdoor dining areas will come into effect on 1 August. So where does that leave the remaining 27 per cent?

The shopping strip between Lyons and Napier streets in Rye has one public seat outside the newsagency.

The Rye township plan is currently under discussion and I suggest someone take pity on ageing types like me who would appreciate a rest (and the odd cigarette) soon to be outlawed at cafes.

Kindly include the proposition to add two more public seats between Lyons and Napier streets and an additional two between Lyons and Hunt Av. Or, being in the minority, must we hide in the bushes?

Cliff Ellen, Rye

Legal drawbacks Legal centres can be of great benefit to the unfortunate members of our community where the high cost of legal assistance is beyond many, especially those who need to survive on a government pension (“Legal centre gains high profile support” The News 28/3/17).

Like everything else, as soon as these services become available some bright spark will exploit them to the fullest.

As soon as a person becomes a client of such a centre it can no longer help anybody who is in opposition to that client, effectively giving this first client legal assistance for life. This also allows them to continue dragging people before the courts knowing that they have exclusive free help available that their opponent does not have.

NEWS DESK In some instances it is known of people visiting all the local centres and becoming a client of each as well as the government legal aid.

This effectively means that anybody who has need of Legal assistance against such a client, regardless of their financial position, has nothing available to them within a large area such as the whole peninsula.

In some cases it is not only the needy that have access to this service.

A person with a property portfolio of several houses can have the help of this service, whereas a person who lives solely on a pension is denied help and has to place themselves at the mercy of the courts without professional help and, in some cases, allowing injustices to occur.

To some, $1200 - $3000 a day may not be much, but if you survive on a pension of $900 a fortnight it is an insurmountable figure.

While government funding should be increased, the system should be reviewed to stop people exploiting it at grave cost financially and mentally to others.

John Bryce, Crib Point

Pause before print I really wish people would read letters properly before racing to print with a reply. I let John Cain’s letter completely distorting what I had written with regard to Brian A Mitchelson’s right to state his opinion, go through to the keeper, but this week they are at it again (“Socialism needed” Letters 28/3/17). Cliff Ellen (“Wide coverage” Letters 4/4/17) writes “Michael G Free chips in calling for a return to the good old days”. I hope Cliff has kept last week’s paper.

The future Cliff, not the past. Leadership Cliff, not movers and shakers.

I have no problem with people with nothing of their own to write having a little try at sarcasm, but a reference to what was actually written wouldn’t go astray. Michael G Free, Mt Martha

Scouting growing Thank you, Rod Brown, for your letter regarding your time in Scouts (“Committed scout” Letters 14/3/17).

Scouting is very much alive on the Mornington Peninsula with more than 700 youth members and 100 plus leaders.

Numbers continue to grow every year.

For information about Scouting locally call 0419 131 489.

Tina Bennett, district commissioner, Tyabb

Singing journalist does VETERAN journalist and singer Barry Morris feels as though he grew up with singer Frank Sinatra.

“His music has been a background musical score to my life,” Morris, a former jazz writer and sub-editor with Sydney’s The Daily Telegraph, said this week.

Two years ago, he and his wife Jill moved to Mt Martha to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Born in 1941, Morris says he became aware of The Voice when Sinatra was recording hit after hit for radio, well before the advent of television.

“It was his years with Capitol Records from 1952 to 1962 that he recorded some of his finest work on albums such as Songs for Young Lovers, In the Wee Small Hours, Come Fly with Me and Come Dance with Me,” Morris said.

“It was only later that I realised what a superb singer he was. Of course, he worked with, and was influenced by, some of the great jazz musicians of the day.

“I like the quote attributed to Bing Crosby, ‘Frank Sinatra is a singer who comes along once in a lifetime, but why did it have to be my lifetime?’”

Morris, who used to sing at Soup Plus, the former jazz restaurant in Sydney, has “cleaned up” his vocal cords and is going for a “Thanks Frank” one-off gig at the Frankston Bowling Club on 23 April.

He will perform some of Sinatra’s best-known songs as well as some not necessarily associated with the US singer.

Morris will work with seasoned jazz musicians in Neil Taylor (piano), Trevor Firth (reeds), Dean Addison (bass) and Allan Smith (drums).

“Sinatra recorded some 2000 songs in a career spanning more than half a century. There was the young Sinatra,

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Sinatra his way Murdoch homestead: A plan to subdivide land near the former home of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch within Cruden Farm has arrived at Frankston Council.

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His way: Journalist Barry Morris is singing a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Picture: Felix Stone

the middle-aged Sinatra and the older Sinatra – I hope to capture the spirit of Sinatra,” Morris said.

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PLANS to subdivide part of Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for residential development would see more than 100 houses built on land near the former homestead of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch.

A planning application to subdivide a parcel of land within the 54-hectare estate has been received by Frankston Council in a first step to try to rezone land from its current Rural Conservation Zone status that prohibits residential development.

The application is for a parcel of land at Cruden Farm to be subdivided into 116 lots of between 600-800 square metres.

The bid to rezone the land will be controversial since state government approval will ultimately be needed to move the Urban Growth Boundary.

The minimum subdivision size in a Rural Conservation Zone is eight hectares.

Rural areas of environmental significance are zoned RCZ and landscape appropriate agriculture is allowed. Only one dwelling

can be built in a RCZ. Newspaper tycoon Keith Murdoch, father of News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch, bought Cruden Farm as a wedding present for Dame Elisabeth in 1928.

State Labor Planning Minister Richard Wynne would have to agree to a change to Melbourne’s Urban Growth Boundary to allow any residential development at Cruden Farm to go ahead.

It emerged last week that a Brightonbased property developer, Hamish Macdonald, registered the business name ‘Cruden Farm’ in January this year (‘Cruden Farm plan on way’, The News 4/4/17) in the name of an entity UEG Pty Ltd. Keith and Elisabeth Murdoch Trust chairman of trustees and Cruden Farm spokesman Ian Evans contacted The News to advise he “recently became aware that the business name Cruden Farm was registered to a private company, UEG Pty Ltd”.

“Neither UEG Pty Ltd, or Mr Hamish Macdonald, is or ever has been connected with the Keith and Elisabeth Murdoch Trust, or with the Langwarrin property known as Cruden Farm,” Mr Evans said in

a statement.

“On 4 April 2017 UEG Pty Ltd transferred ownership of the business name Cruden Farm to the Keith and Elisabeth Murdoch Trust.”

Calls to numbers associated to UEG Pty Ltd were not returned.

Mr Evans did not respond to questions about the residential subdivision plan before publication.

The Cruden Farm estate was transferred into the name of Cruden Custodian Limited in 2013 and its trustees include several grandchildren of Dame Elisabeth but not her multi-billionaire media mogul son, Rupert.

Cruden Farm’s gardens are sometimes open to the public and the estate hosts community and charity events at the behest of Dame Elisabeth, a renowned philanthropist, who died at the age of 103 in 2012.

It is understood that part of the estate would remain available for such events.

The planning application also includes a proposal to apply a Trust for Nature covenant to about five hectares of land covered in trees and plant life.

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Between 2014 to 2018 Australia will commemorate the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 years since our nation’s involvement in the first World War. Commemorative services and remembrance marches will be held across the peninsula to acknowledge those who served in the war.

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Cadel karts his way to the winners’ circle IT’S taken just 14 months for nine-year-old Cadel Ambrose to get to the front in go karting.

Cadel, of Bittern, won the second round of the Australian kart championships at Geelong two weekends ago when racing in a field of 18 seven to nine year olds, including last year’s winner.

The next championship race will be in late May at Monarto in South Australia.

“He’s come a long way in a short time,” his mother Suzie Morrell said.

“It’s not surprising he likes to drive as his father [Rohan Ambrose] and my father [Geoff Morrell] raced cars in the improved production categories. We never pushed Cadel, it just happened naturally.”

Cadel, who has already picked up a few sponsors for his efforts in the 60cc go karts, has his sights set on driving a V8 Supercar or even Formula 1 when he gets older.

Although lightly powered, the go karts can reach almost 100kph in the straight.

Cadel’s championship win came after qualifying fourth after four heats, giving him pole position for the 16 kilometre 21-lap final.

“After a fantastic start Cadel dominated the race from turn one, fighting off all challengers to take the chequered flag,” Ms Morrell said.

She said Cadel began go kart racing in January last year after graduating from the Junior Sprockets program run by Karting Australia.

His win at Geelong saw him being the first graduate from the program to achieve a podium finish at an Australian Kart Championship round.

“After the first round in Newcastle in February, Cadel was ranked 10th in the championship but his results at Geelong have elevated him to third,” Ms Morrell, who also drives go karts, said.

Until he graduates to the bigger cars Cadel will no doubt get used to wiping off – and drinking – the non-alcoholic “champagne” that’s sprayed on the winner’s podium.

Keith Platt

Thumbs up: Getting to the front in go karting hasn’t been a problem for Cadel Ambrose, left, who won a championship at Geelong two weekends ago. After his win, above, he was given the traditional winner’s spray - non-alcoholic. Below, Cadel steers his number 94 to victory. Pictures: Pace Images

LEE KERNAGHAN

Lee Kernaghan is one of the undisputable alltime greats of Australian country. 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of Lee’s amazing career and the release of his first chart-busting hit, Boys From The Bush. The iconic song was the first of many number one singles from the classic album The Outback Club, which went on to achieve double platinum certification, win a swag of awards and redefine contemporary Australian country music along the way.

Since the release of his mega hit Boys From The Bush, Lee has notched up 34 number one hits on the Australian country music charts, won a staggering 36

Golden Guitars and has sold over two million albums in the local market.

In March Lee was inducted into the CMC Hall Of Fame and also released a new album called The 25th Anniversary Album which features gust appearances from some of Australia’s great country artists including John Williamson, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers and The McClymonts to name a few.

On the same week as the album release he performed at CMC Rocks QLD to a sold out 20,000 strong audience and deleivered a blistering show that set the bar very high for the American supergroup Dixie Chicks to follow.

Lee Kernaghan’s Boys From The Bush 25th Anniversary Tour is guaranteed to be one of the most sought after tickets of 2017. The concert will cover 25 years of smash hits and will also feature songs from Lee’s new 25th Anniversary Album. Fans are encouraged to book tickets early to secure their place to celebrate this amazing career milestone of 25 years with Lee at what will be a very special musical event.

Wednesday 3rd May. 7.30pm. Frankston Arts Centre.

Special Guests: The Wolfe Brothers & Christie Lamb Book now on www.thefac. com.au | 03 9784 1060 Western Port News 11 April 2017

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CELEBRATING

Easter

heritage

The Heritage Tavern is a family friendly venue that showcases local produce and a wide selection of local wines, beers and cider.

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The kids can play in the garden and the grownups can chill out by the fire, on the deck, or in the restaurant.

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‘A lifestyle village in the heart of Bangholme on Frankston-Dandenong Road’

HOMES FOR SALE

FOR SALE $280,000

FOR SALE $235,000

• Open Plan Lounge Dining • Beautifully presented 2 Bedroom Home • BIR in both • Walk through Bathroom • 2 Toilets • Gas Hotplates • Electric Oven • Corner Pantry • Study or Sitting Room • Back Sunroom • Split System • Remote Controlled Garage • Outdoor Blinds • Lovely easy to care gardens.

• Beautifully Renovated Home • 1 Bedroom, Walk in Robe • Open Plan Kitchen, Dining Lounge • Cathedral Ceilings, Exposed Beams • Gas Upright, Rangehood • Brand New Split System, Gas Heating • Separate Toilet • Tinted Windows • Solar Panels • Great Outdoor Living Area • Carport • Garden Shed.

UNDER OFFER FOR SALE $195,000

FOR SALE $190,000

• 2 Bedrooms • Built in Robes • Separate Kitchen, Dining Room • Bay Windows • Split System Air Con • Ceiling Fans • Garden Shed and Carport

• Nice 3 Bedroom House, BIR • Open plan Kitchen, Dining and Lounge • Gas Upright Stove • Split System • Ducted Heating • Garden Shed • Work Shop • Small back yard • Double Carport

LIFESTYLE AT ITS VERY BEST! For all enquiries phone PAGE 18

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YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE WITH DUAL LIVING POTENTIAL! •4 Bedrooms, master with dressing room and ensuite •Large living and dining area with beautiful outlook over grounds •Kitchen with plenty of bench space and premium appliances •Double remote garage •Established drought proof gardens

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6 WARRINGINE CREEK LANE INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

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$339,000

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Baywest Real Estate (VIC) Pty. Ltd. 1/109 High Street Hastings, VIC 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au Page 2

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Fabulous bespoke coastal living Address: For Sale: Agency: Agent:

65 Murray Street, RYE Price on application Fletchers, 2815 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie, 5984 2600 Martin Huntley, 0418 464 111

ARCHITECTURALLY-designed with an emphasis on space and light to complement the coastal location, this recently completed home is the epitome of sophisticated bespoke living showcasing an absolutely stunning low maintenance lifestyle. Set along the length of the block, the home is a delicious slow reveal with each contemporary space making its own distinctive statement. An enormous openplan living room has extra ambience from a gas, log-effect heater and incorporated into the space is a magnificent

kitchen featuring superb stone bench tops and matching splash backs, with state-of-the-art appliances including two Miele ovens, a dishwasher and a butlers pantry. Opening from here is a cosy timer deck at the front, and a second set of glass sliding doors accesses the fantastic timber deck alfresco with outdoor kitchen and inviting in-ground pool area. The main hallway sweeps past the master bedroom – complete with walk-in wardrobe and dazzling ensuite bathroom – into a second living area with three

more bedrooms branching off from here. All bedrooms have built-in robes and share the gorgeous main bathroom with stone bench tops and basins, and a matching stone bathtub. With a third bathroom, this thoughtfully designed, layout permits the rear of the house to be self-contained when accommodating additional family or guests. This utterly striking residence makes a welcome eco statement with extensive use of Australian hardwood timbers acting in harmony with the surrounding moonahs and ti-trees.

Keen to get an idea of your home’s value?

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Set on an 800sqm (approx.) block, this unique gem is what living in Balnarring is all about. Stunning established gardens will captivate you, and from the large open living space take pleasure in the visuals of an exposed brick feature wall and lead light windows. The generous kitchen provides has a splash of red, and is equipped with a gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher. An informal meals area adjoins a large covered rear deck with shady garden views. This 4 bedroom home includes 2 newly renovated bathrooms, with each bedroom offering built in robes and lovely plantation shutters.

Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

COUNTRY RETREAT

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Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

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Contact: Wendy Tallon 0419 135 836

HASTINGS

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LUXURY APARTMENTS - ONLY 4 LEFT

The market is hot and development opportunities are becoming scarce. Astute buyers need to seize on the potential this 2BR property has to offer. A 709m2 allotment with plans and permits for a 2 unit subdivision. The existing home is a neat cottage with kitchen and meals area, two living areas, air-conditioning and a shady front deck.

Two bedroom apartments in a handy central location with exceptional design and quality inclusions.‘The Oaks on Queen’ apartments offer a low maintenance lifestyle close to shops, transport and restaurants. Inclusions such as vinyl wrap kitchen, stone bench tops, s/steel appliances, blinds, air-conditioning and full landscaping.

Who can you trust with your investment property?

BTRE is the largest independent real estate agent in Western Port with a property management team boasting over 25 years of experience. Our team consists of two senior property managers, an assistant property manager and a rentals administrator who work together to manage your property as if it were their own. Our staff undertake continuing training and education which keeps them up to date with the latest legislation and systems in the world of property management.

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MAREE WIESE Rentals Administrator

BTRE

Shop 1/34 High Street, Hastings

5979 8003

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NEW LISTING

Somerville 4 Inverness Court

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Outside is a separate self-contained unit with kitchen, open plan living space, bathroom, bedroom, ducted heating & air-conditiong, a carport and an oversized single garage for all your storage needs. At the rear of the property you will find a four car shed with workshop, a man cave with kitchenette and bathroom, while the upstairs mezzanine area now lends itself to another large bedroom with additional storage.

Set on a prime 4994m2 (approx) elevated block with rural views, a peaceful garden outlook, a variety of fruit trees, this meticulously kept lifestyle property is sure to appeal with extensive indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, a landscaped in-ground swimming pool and set adjacent to scenic parklands.

For Sale Price On Application View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Tim Ripper M 0434 513 640 P 03 5970 7333 tim.ripper@harcourts.com.au Sandra Barling M 0402 093 405 P 03 5970 7333 sandra.barling@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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NEW LISTING

Bittern 2/21 Portsmouth Road

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On the ground level, you will find the spacious master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite, then the light filled open plan living area which looks out onto the landscaped outdoor entertaining area and rear yard, which comprises of a spa, water feature, remote electric pergola with rain sensors and lovely sitting area. The kitchen is an entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight with modern features including, stainless steel appliances, glass splash back and ample storage space. Year-round comfort is assured courtesy of gas ducted heating plus ducted cooling.

There is also a large separate laundry and a double lock up garage. Suitable to home owners and investors alike this fantastic property has been priced to sell and will not last long. It is position perfect and neat as a pin.

Auction Saturday 29th April at 3:00pm View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Tim Ripper M 0434 513 640 P 03 5970 7333 tim.ripper@harcourts.com.au Sandra Barling M 0402 093 405 P 03 5970 7333 sandra.barling@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

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Hastings 3/25 Douglas Street

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Crib Point 4/110 Disney Street

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For Lease $320 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

Situated in Crib Point is this neat and tidy two bedroom unit. Featuring two bedrooms with BIR’s. Living upon entry which is combined with the kitchen. Gas cooking. Main bathroom with seperate

laundry that leads you out to the rear garden court yard. Gas heating and cooling. Ceiling fans situated in the living area and bedrooms. Single carport with access to the rear yard.

For Lease $250 Per Week View By Appointment www.harcourts.com.au Hastings Office P 03 5970 7333 hastings@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Hastings 10/14 High Street

When It comes to managing your property, we have an unwavering commitment to place the best tenants into your number one asset. For outstanding service, knowledge and a property management experience that exceeds your expectations, talk to us.

Contact Sue, Mellisa, Jess or Liane for any property management needs, to them it’s not just a job it’s a passion. hastings.harcourts.com.au Page 8

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DECEASED ESTATE AUCTION – 4 X 50 ACRE BLOCKS TO BE OFFERED SEPARATELY Your genuine untouched bushland retreat with abundant Koalas, Echidnas and small marsupials just metres from National Park and only 70 kms from the city. 4 of approx 50 acre Crown Allotments to be offered separately.

These four Crown Allotments represent untouched bushland with road access and permit available for single dwelling (STGA). CA 19 is adjacent to National Park, has duel access from the south along Scotchmans and the north east along Overpass Road. All other lots have vehicle access from the south at Scotchmans Road. Recently surveyed with directional pegs allows sighting of all fence lines these lots are ready to go.

AUCTION

Saturday 22nd April commencing @ 2:30pm at the office of the agent 2100 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings.

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10% Deposit, Balance 60 Days Vacant Possession Phil Bock 0438 497 715 Chris Watt 0417 588 321

CENTURY 21 HOMEPORT 5979 3555

FRENCH ISLAND C.A. 16, 17, 18 & 19 SCOTCHMANS ROAD

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Family home full of character Address: 69 Carnoustie Grove, MORNINGTON For Sale: Negotiable over $1,075,000 Agency: Harcourts, Suite 2/1a Main Street, Mornington, 5970 8000 Agent: Kathy Netherclift, 0417 007 722 PRIVATELY set back from the street on a 724 square metre block, this character-filled home underwent a complete renovation seven years ago that transformed an original 1970’s beach cottage into the stunning contemporary home that buyers can view today. Exuding a relaxing coastal vibe, the home is surrounded by established gardens that provide complete privacy when entertaining, whilst three living zones cater beautifully for family times. From the ground floor you are greeted by sprawling open-plan living and dining zones that open to wrap around timber decks, and also incorporated into the space is a charming kitchen featuring recycled timbers and granite bench tops. The kitchen has plenty of storage with a walk-in pantry, and quality appliances include a freestanding cooker and a dishwasher.

Three bedrooms all with built-in robes share the main bathroom, and a second lounge completes the downstairs area. Upstairs is a lovely parents retreat with French doors opening to a balcony and the master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite with double shower. A magnificent array of extras include an automated irrigation system with 5000-litre water tanks, gas ducted heating, reverse-cycle air-conditioning and a double carport.

AUCTION

MORTGAGEES AUCTION This adorable three bedroom home, on approx. 1000m2, is an ideal entry- level home for first home buyers or investor. Offering a large sunken lounge, BIR’s to all bedrooms, main bathroom with separate bath and shower, kitchen with Milano s/s appliances and ample cupboard & bench space. A spacious second living area opens to a full length verandah plus pergola for year round entertaining. Outside there is a wide concrete drive way leading to double carport with through gates into the large grassy back yard. All set behind a secure high fence providing privacy yet within walking distance to shops, schools, sporting facilities and transport. A lovely family home, oozing potential in need of a minor freshen up.

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AUCTION Saturday 29th April at 11:00am Saturday 11:30-12:00pm VIEW 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days, TERMS vacant possession Richard Whitehead 0412 328 718 AGENT

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Phil Bravo 0417 381 212 phil@patonestate.com.au

www.patonestate.com.au

‘a lifestyle village for the over 50’s’ 249 High Street, Hastings, 3915 www.peninsulaparklands.com.au

SOLD X Open plan living X Huge kitchen X Formal dining area X Lounge area X Two bedrooms with BIR’s X Single carport

$170,000

SOLD X Huge kitchen X Separate dining & lounge X Air-conditioning X Two bedrooms with BIR’s X Single carport

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$170,000

SOLD X Open floor plan X Huge kitchen X Formal dining area X Lounge with air-con X Two bedrooms with BIR’s X Single carport

$185,000

X Bright open plan living X Air-conditioning X Two bedrooms with BIR’s X Quality window treatments X Garage with roller door

$265,000 - Expressions Of Interest

$200,000

SOLD X Huge lounge X Dining area with bay windows X Two huge bedrooms both with BIR’s X Modern kitchen great bench space X Fantastic gardens with picket fence X Garage with auto rolladoor

$225,000

X Two bedrooms + study X Spacious kitchen & dining X Lounge room with air-con X Quality window tinting X External blinds X Garage with roller door

$252,500

X Near new home X Kitchen & separate dining X Two bedrooms with BIR’s + study X Lounge with air-conditioning.

X Patio w/ retractable all-weather blinds X Garage with roller door

$285,000

To arrange your site inspection contact David Nelli 0403 111 234 or at the office on 5979 2700 Email: david@peninsulaparklands.com.au

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MORNINGTON 20 Venice Street

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Auction Saturday 29th April at 12:00 noon

Stuart Cox 0417 124 707

Inspect As advertised or by appointment

Mandy Castle 0407 855 585

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This fantastic beachside single storey unit features two bedrooms, ensuite and WIR to main bedroom, stone benchtops and Blanco appliances to the kitchen, high square set ceilings, ducted vacuum, alarm, ducted heating, remote single garage, split system air conditioning, plantation shutters, two 2000 litre water tanks, lovely garden and courtyard area covered by a Stratco cool roof, blinds and security doors, the list goes on and on - donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this opportunity to secure a fabulous home, holiday home or investment property.

Auction Saturday 22nd April at 10.30am

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This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase your dream home, set on a 721m2 block. It would be perfect for the retiree, KROLGD\ KRPH KROLGD\ OHW Î&#x2013;QYHVWPHQW RU Č´UVW KRPH 6SHQG \RXU 6XPPHUV E\ WKH VHD $SSUR[ NP 6RXWK (DVW RI 0HOERXUQH Î&#x2013;W ZRXOG PDNH D JUHDW JHWDZD\ RQO\ D PLQXWH ZDON WR WKH EHDFK (QMR\ WKH VXUI URFN Č´VKLQJ VQRUNHOOLQJ DQG track walks amongst the many activities available, and with easy access to Philip Island, it has to be a great location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This could be your Holiday Havenâ&#x20AC;?. Ring today for an information pack.

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64 High Street, Hastings 03 5979 2489 www.robertsandgreen.com.au

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BITTERN 11 Kinfauns Lane

HASTINGS 6 Pineview Lane

A BLANK CANVAS WITH ROOM TO GROW ON 2 GLORIOUS ACRES (APPROX.) A spacious two-storey layout, airy open interiors and beautiful north facing gardens deliver a perfect environment for relaxed countryside living in the renowned Kinfauns Estate.

Q Three bedrooms, palatial master bedroom with walk-in robe, ensuite and balcony.

Q Open plan design with combined living and dining area full of natural light.

Q Functional kitchen with gas cook top, dishwasher and plenty of cupboard space.

Q Main bathroom with gorgeous clawfoot bathtub.

Q Double garage under roof-line.

A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY ESTATE WITH DUAL-LIVING ON 5 ACRES (APPROX.) Making the most of its exceptional space over two levels, beautiful leafy vistas in every direction you look and stunning natural light, this picturesque Cape Cod style home will set hearts aflutter.

Q Four bedrooms, master with walk-in-robe, ensuite and study.

Q Central kitchen features gleaming cabinetry, stone benchtops and dishwasher.

Q Luxurious formal lounge and second living area warmed by a wood heater.

Q Third living room with bar upstairs, adjacent to the master bedroom.

Q Plantation shutters, African slate flooring and timber nuances throughout.

Q Additional self-contained residence with air-conditioning and wood fire.

Q 4 vehicle carport, water tank, wood shed, and an abundance of storage.

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HASTINGS 44 Salmon Street

IMMACULATE INVESTMENT OR OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE MARKET - Superbly situated in the prime pocket between the Foreshore and town centre, this sleek and stylish townhouse promises a lifestyle of luxury and convenience.

FANTASTIC POTENTIAL FOR TRANSFORMATION ON THE WATERFRONT - Explore the potential offered by this two-storey residence with bright and soothing interiors and a good-sized balcony spanning the length of the home.

Q Three bedrooms, downstairs master bedroom features walk-in-robe and ensuite.

Q Combined dining and lounge with wall heater and ceiling fan.

Q Kitchen with dishwasher, gas cooktop and plenty of cupboard space.

Q Self-contained area upstairs with second kitchen, lounge, master bedroom, dual-entry bathroom, air-conditioning and electric stairlift.

Q Single carport, garden shed, water tanks and veggie patch.

Two bedrooms with robes + master bedroom with walk-in-robe and semi ensuite.

Open plan lounge, dining and kitchen with s/system air conditioning.

Q Contemporary kitchen offers gas cooktop and plenty of cupboard space.

Q Powder room on the lower level.

Q Outdoor entertaining area, 1.5 car garage and established gardens.

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5979 2489 reception@robertsandgreen.com.au Lisa Roberts

Wilma Green

Paige Brierley

Ronelle Kraulis

BUSINESS OWNER

BUSINESS OWNER

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

PROPERTY MANAGER PROPERTY MANAGER ADMINISTRATION

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A stylish classic that’s big on space

Room to move

Address: Auction: Agency: Agent:

Address: 5 Symonds Street, CRIB POINT For Sale: Offers over $650,000 Agency: Roberts & Green, 64 High Street, Hastings, 5979 2489 Agent: Wilma Green, 0407 833 996

26 Chesterfield Road, SOMERVILLE Saturday 29 April at 12:30pm Harcourts, 10/14 High Street, Hastings, 5970 7333 Tim Ripper, 0434 513 640

THIS large period-style family home is set amongst beautiful, well-established gardens that can be enjoyed from the comfort and privacy of a spacious outdoor entertaining area.

The home has multiple living zones comprising of a stylish formal lounge and dining room – complete with fabulous fire place - and for more casual moments there is a welcoming open-plan family room highlighted by a charming window seat, and a crisp white kitchen that is full of excellent storage options and quality appliances including a wall-oven and a dishwasher. Opening from the family room is the wonderful undercover deck that steps down to an aggregate paved outdoor dining zone, pleasantly set in a fern garden, and the inground swimming pool. There are three good-size bedrooms – a separate study at the front could be a fourth bedroom if required - two have built-in robes and are positioned off the rumpus room, with the larger main bedroom featuring an ensuite and walk-in robe. A wide gravel driveway provides plenty of off-street parking, however there is a double garage and a single carport under the roof line of the home. Other features to this well-maintained, family orientated property include ducted heating, ducted vacuum system and air-conditioning.

DEMONSTRATING a substantial floor plan that is both versatile and functional, and set on a fantastic 1975 square metre block, this double-storey home has plenty of room to live, laugh and play. There are three bedrooms; the master suite has plenty of storage options with both a walk-in robe and built-in robe, and there is an ensuite. Two other bedrooms also have built-in robes and share the main bathroom. A delightful kitchen is infused with natural light and appliances include a dishwasher and a gas cook top, with the desirable sunny aspect extending to the formal lounge and games room, which is the ultimate teenage retreat. From the enclosed alfresco to the pool side deck and in-ground swimming pool, it is ultimately the exceptional entertaining zones that define this enormous property. They are incredible spaces that entertainers will love, and with a vast area upstairs just awaiting inspiration, this is the opportunity that new home owners can take real advantage of to add future growth to their property.

64 High Street, Hastings 03 5979 2489 www.robertsandgreen.com.au

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TYABB 189 Mornington Tyabb Road BINDIBELLA - Promising privacy, serenity and set amidst 3.4 acres (approx) of rolling hills and grazing paddocks, “Bindibella” is located only minutes from the town centre, Tyabb Primary School and Flinders Christian Community College.

Four bedrooms; master suite with walk-in-robe and ensuite.

Galley style kitchen with walk-in pantry and dishwasher.

Q Spacious living and dining area with an ambient wood heater.

Q Formal living room with superb cathedral ceilings.

Q Huge rumpus room with kitchenette and air-conditioning.

Q Triple carport, workshop and additional carport for horse float or caravan.

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Auction: Saturday, May 6th at 1:00pm Terms: 10% Deposit, 60 or 90 day settlement.

Inspect: By Appointment

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Lisa Roberts 0488 910 368 Wilma Green 0407 833 996

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168 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931 T. 03 5975 6888

Mornington

Auction

45A Carnoustie Grove, Mornington A perfectionist’s approach has produced stunning results throughout this flawless as-new two-storey threebedroom 2.5 bathroom Cahill Group designed residence where every space conveys relaxed beachside luxury made even more memorable by the lovely bay views from the top floor. Faultlessly finished, fabulous open plan living flowing to a covered entertaining deck, sublime stone and Smeg kitchen with butler’s pantry, ground-floor main bedroom suite with private deck plus an open study and rumpus room with inspired bay views are just some of the home’s sensational features in a premier beachside address close to Fossil Beach, Esplanade walking trails, vibrant Dava Drive village and schools.

Auction Saturday 6th of May 1.00pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Damian Smith 0481 875 243 Rachel Crook 0419 300 515 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A3 B2 C2

Moorooduc

Auction

1056 Stumpy Gully Road, Moorooduc Without peer, Coral Park is a tranquil property that unfolds across its 5.1 hectares (approx.) to reveal a custom designed environment for horse training and a relaxing place of residence. Extensive amenity incudes a stable complex of 17 boxes, 10 covered day yards, 18 grass day paddocks, spelling paddocks, an 8-horse walker, covered sand roll and 600 metre sand training track. Additional features include a separate office, self-contained apartment and a light-filled three-bedroom family home. The idyllic setting is within easy reach of Mornington Racecourse and beaches for extended training, Mornington and Frankston’s shopping precincts, public and independent schools and Peninsula Link.

Auction Saturday 6th May 2.00pm Inspection As advertised or by appointment Contact Ayden Nelson 0419 447 038 Robert Bowman 0417 173 103 bowmanandcompany.com.au

A3 B1 C2 bowmanandcompany.com.au

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A surprise in store Address: 53 Richardson Drive, MORNINGTON For Sale: Forthcoming Auction Agency: Conley Luff Real Estate, 188 Main Street, Mornington, 5975 7733 Agent: Carolyn Cooley, 0498 965 555 A FANTASTIC surprise awaits inside this cute little entertainer that boasts a wonderful lowmaintenance lifestyle for first home buyers or downsizers. Surprisingly spacious throughout, the home has four bedrooms and enough living space for the whole family. Inside or out, there is hardly a thing out of place and even the outdoor areas are sure to impress with a huge undercover entertaining area overlooking a tranquil garden setting. A stunning kitchen makes brilliant use of its space with endless storage options, and a few steps down is the sunken lounge which opens out to the paved alfresco courtyard. The lounge has a wood fire, and throughout the home is ducted heating, evaporative cooling and air-conditioning. The master bedroom has a recently renovated ensuite with remaining bedrooms all sharing the lovely main bathroom with free standing bath. The flat block measures about 916 square metres with a long driveway leading up to a garage and carport.

28 Blackburn Street Bittern 4

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Situated on a manageable 1 acre block, this substantial residence presents spacious family living with a light-filled kitchen, open-plan dining, master bedroom with WIR & FES, a formal lounge and a study. Extras include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, double carport, veggie garden, chook pen, 3 water tanks and a 9 x 18m shed.

A delightful property that will exceed expectations!

For Sale Offers over $890,000 Inspect Saturday 11-11.30am Contact Ruby Smith 0434 744 744 / ruby.smith@stockdaleleggo.com.au

5979 4177

69 High Street HASTINGS, Vic, 3915

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Call the experts who know your area 5977 8877 3/1065 Frankston Flinders Rd, Somerville obrienrealstate.com.au

Shelly Brown 0431 188 166

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Rosebud 11 Madura Street

Beach side living.

For auction.

5979 8833

Saturday 22 April at 2pm Auction unless sold prior

4/82 High Street, Hastings obrienrealestate.com.au

Set on a large 607m2 block this home has endless potential to make a great family home, an ideal holiday house or even a development block (STCA)

Katie Oliver 0437 284 449 Jason Tonks 0452 637 653

t A updated central kitchen with gas cooking, adjoining to one of the living rooms, t An ultra-modern large family bathroom with free standing bath t Gas log fire, air conditioner unit t Car port with possible rear access through to a large shed

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CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF SEASIDE LIVING • Beachside Lifestlye and Luxury • Premium 2 & 3 bedroom residences Kayn Luff 0416 265 337 kaynluff@conleyluff.com.au

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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Winner winner

GET in now for next summer and benefit from this modern cafe on a prime corner site opposite the beach and camping grounds. There is excellent exposure along Point Nepean Road with a pleasant outdoor section offering seating for 16 and a modern interior has seating for a further 27 customers.

ESTABLISHED in 2015, this wellpresented charcoal chicken takeaway has a modern fit-out with purpose built equipment still in excellent condition.

There are two cool rooms and a freezer room. Also selling lamb dishes and salads, the business also offers a catering service.

Charcoal Chicken, FRANKSTON Price: $268,000 + stock Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Cafe, CAPEL SOUND Price: $100,000 + stock Agency: Latessa Business Sales 50 Playne St, Frankston, 9781 1588 Agent: Tony Latessa, 0412 525 151

Business Sales Specialists www.latessabusiness.com.au 50 Playne Street Frankston

Tel: (03) 9781 1588 Business Migrants Expert Advisory Service LAUNDRETTE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RIPPONLEA 12 washers, 9 gas dryers, coin change machine and soap machine. Automatic doors operate the open hours of 7am to 9pm and there is a video surveillance system. Two bedroom accommodation upstairs is sub-let for $10,000 p.a.

$52,500 TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICE This is a home-based business operating Mon-Fri from 8.30am to 5.30pm with an 1800 number.

There are currently 17 clients, calls are 50% medical appointments, you can take on as many or as few as you choose. Full training will be given.

$75,000 CAFÃ&#x2030; & TAKEAWAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FRANKSTON In the heart of CBD with bus stop directly outside, opens Mon-Fri 7am to 3pm. Potential to increase hours. Established 30+ years, Does catering for Frankston City Council. Tables, chairs and fridge motor reasonably new.

$110,000 + sav LICENSED CAFE / RESTAURANT - HASTINGS Ultra modern shop with huge rear courtyard, near pub and opposite supermarket. Well equipped, large commercial kitchen. On Premises licence. Seats 70 inside and 50 outside. Very attractive and welcoming.

$150,000 + sav PRICE REDUCED WINE BAR - MORNINGTON On Premises licence for 50 people.

Main Street frontage, air-con, and a large, cosy lounge plus small setting for outside seating. Opens Thursday to Sunday 12pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11pm.

Full security system, long lease with reasonable rent. FB page.

$250,000 + sav PIZZA FRANCHISE - PATTERSON LAKES 60% are deliveries to surrounding area. Seating in store for 12 patrons & 8 outside. Great corner position in prime location.

Long lease. 5x5 years on franchise.

SHOE RETAILER - MORNINGTON Prime position in Main Street with good rent rate and long lease.

Easy business to operate. Sole agency for Clarkes school shoes in Mornington, also ROC, fashion and sports lines. Currently H/W team ready to retire.

$72,500 + sav

$70,000 + sav PRICE REDUCED HAIR SALON 7 cutting stations, 2 basins. This salon has interior café & massage room, both sub-let to cover the rent payable on the salon. Located in residential shopping strip for 35 years, current owner 17 years.

LADIES FASHION WEAR - MORNINGTON Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fashion and accessories at PLG UDQJH SULFHV 7DVWHIXO ¿W RXW recently completed. Est 14 years with regular clientele. Australian brands. Currently fully managed.

Main Street.

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$80,000 + sav

$100,000 + sav

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SOMERVILLE

Unattended 7 days 7am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9.30pm.

Serviced Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and Sat 9am-12pm. 12 washers, 8 dryers, automatic door, monitored alarm, air-conditioned.

This iconic business has been established around 45 years in large premises on a busy main road.

Two vehicles are included in the asking price. Trades 7 days.

$119,500

$120,000 + sav

PRICE REDUCED INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY - FRANKSTON Large modern premises in busy, extensive commercial and industrial area in central Frankston.

Opens 5 days 6.30am to 3pm.

Has large rear storage, huge preparation space, coolroom.

Phone/fax orders but no deliveries.

TRANSPORT SERVICE - MORNINGTON PENINSULA Shuttle service for special events operating as per booking schedules, weddings, winery tours, golf tours etc. All relevant permits for Melbourne and airport, drivers are sub-contracted as required.

$235,000

$180,000 + sav

INDUSTRIAL TAKEAWAY - SEAFORD

LICENSED CAFÃ&#x2030; / BAKERY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RED HILL SOUTH On Premises licence , no other takeaway food in the area and could suit music on Fri/Sat nights.

All equipment on premises to increase current menu items. North facing deck seats 60, plus 45 indoors. Currently fully managed.

Opening just 5 days a week, this Vendor offers a trial on $14,000 turnover per week. Eat in or takeaway, seats 20 in & 10 outside. A large shop in the heart of the industrial and commercial area.

$440,000 + sav

$425,000 + sav SHEETMETAL MANUFACTURE Predominantly steel, stainless steel & aluminium sheet. Varied products and specialized equipment. +XJH IDFWRU\ ZLWK ODUJH RI¿FH DUHD Forward orders in place.

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$500,000 + sav

NEW LISTING GIFT SHOP - McCRAE Stocks a large array of quality products inc leather goods, bags, cards, home items etc. Directly opposite Coles in shopping centre, opens 5 ½ days. Great location near caravan parks, showing FRQVLVWHQW ¿JXUHV ZLWK JRRG SUR¿WV

$700,000 + sav

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$800,000

Tony Latessa CEA (REIV), AREI, ABB, MAICD Mobile: 0412 525 151 REIV BUSINESS AGENT VICTORIA Australian Institute of Business Brokers President (Vic).

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tŝŶĞLJ Žǁ • One of the busiest and most successful cafes in town ͻ WƌŝŵĞ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ ďĞĂĐŚ ĞŶĚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ͻ tĞůů ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ǀĞƌLJ ƉƌŽĮƚĂďůĞ ͻ dŽƚĂů ƐĞĂƟŶŐ ĨŽƌ ϴϲ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ ϯϬ ŝŶƐŝĚĞ͕ 34 outside and 22 on deck • Victorian Cafe of the Year 2016 ͻ &ŝŶĂůŝƐƚ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶ ĂĨĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ zĞĂƌ ϮϬϭϲ

Dŝ DĞdžŝŬŽ • Modern Mexican cuisine ͻ /ŶƐŝĚĞ ĂŶĚ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ ƐĞĂƟŶŐ ĨŽƌ Ă ƚŽƚĂů ŽĨ ϵϬ ƉĂƚƌŽŶƐ ͻ /ĚĞĂů ĐŽƌŶĞƌ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŽŶ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ĂŶĚ YƵĞĞŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ͻ ůƌĞĂĚLJ ƐĞĞŝŶŐ ůĂƌŐĞ ƉƌŽĮƚƐ ŝŶ ϳ ŵŽŶƚŚƐ ŽĨ ƚƌĂĚŝŶŐ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ŐĞŶƚ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϱ ϰϱϰ ůŝƐŚĂ DĂĞƐƚƌĂůĞ ϬϰϬϬ ϳϬϬ ϭϲϵ

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ŐĞŶƚ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ Ϭϰϭϳ ϱϲϱ ϰϱϰ ůŝƐŚĂ DĂĞƐƚƌĂůĞ ϬϰϬϬ ϳϬϬ ϭϲϵ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

&Žƌ ^ĂůĞ Ͳ dLJĂďď

ŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ ^ƵŝƚĞƐ ͻϮ ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞ ŽĸĐĞƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ǁŝƚŚ ůŝŌ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ͻ&ƵůůLJ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞĚ ƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ĚĂƚĂ͘ Professional businesses invited to work amongst the ƚĞĂŵ Ăƚ <ĞǀŝŶ tƌŝŐŚƚ ŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ZĞĂů ƐƚĂƚĞ͘ dŚŝŶŬ LJŽƵƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ǁŽƵůĚ ďĞŶĞĮƚ͍ WůĞĂƐĞ ĐĂůů ƚŽĚĂLJ͘

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϱϬƉǁ ƉĞƌ ŽĸĐĞ н'^dн ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ &ĞĞ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

WƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐ &Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ

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ͻ ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ dLJĂďď ĂŶƟƋƵĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ • Strong takings of circa $5,000pw • Main road frontage and exposure ͻ džŝƐƟŶŐ ůŽŶŐ ƚĞƌŵ ůĞĂƐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĂīŽƌĚĂďůĞ ƌĞŶƚ

• 75m2 shop on Main Street Mornington ͻ ^ƵŝƚĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ZĞƚĂŝů Žƌ KĸĐĞ • Rear access • Main street entrance ͻ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ EŽǁ

ͻ ϰϰϬƐƋŵ ŽĨ ƌĞƚĂŝůͬ ŽĸĐĞ • 11m frontage to Point Nepean Road • Rear access via ROW

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϭϮϱ͕ϬϬϬ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ :ĂŵŝĞ ^ƚƵĂƌƚ ϬϰϭϮ ϱϲϱ ϱϲϮ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭ͕ϴϳϱƉĐŵ н '^d н KƵƚŐŽŝŶŐƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ

6/356 Main Street - 105sqm

ΨϮ͕ϵϱϬƉĐŵн'^dнK'

2/10 Blamey Place - 216sqm

Ψϰ͕ϯϮϳƉĐŵн'^dнK'

11 Railway Gve – 220sqm

Ψϰ͕ϱϴϱƉĐŵн'^dнK'

2/28 Main Street – 20sqm

Ψϭ͕ϯϬϬƉĐŵн'^dнK'

4/15 Carbine Way - From 12sqm &ƌŽŵ ΨϳϱϬƉĐŵн'^d Ψϭ͕ϯϬϬƉĐŵн'^dн^&

Suite 2, Level 3/28 Main Street -14sqm

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>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭϭϱ͕ϬϬϬ ƉĂ н '^d н KƵƚŐŽŝŶŐƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ :ĂŵŝĞ ^ƚƵĂƌƚ ϬϰϭϮ ϱϲϱ ϱϲϮ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ ZŽƐĞďƵĚ

&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ ZLJĞ

1&6/27 Progress St – 40sqm

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139 Mornington Tyabb Rd - 430sqm

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1073-1077 Pt Nepean Rd Rosebud - 675sqm

WƌĞŵŝĞƌ KĸĐĞ ͬZĞƚĂŝů KƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ

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2/230 Main Stret - 75sqm

Ψϭ͕ϴϳϱƉĐŵн'^dнK'

40 Main Street – 80sqm

Ψϲ͕ϮϱϬƉĐŵн'^dнK'

5/11 Blake Street - 80sqm

Ψϰ͕ϮϵϬƉĐŵн'^dнK'

10/739 Pt Nepean Rd McCrae - 66sqm

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15/739 Pt Nepean Rd McCrae - 80sqm

Ψϰ͕ϵϱϬƉĐŵн'^dнK'

ͻ dŽƚĂů ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂ͗ϲϳϱƐƋŵ;ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘Ϳ ͻ ,ŝŐŚůLJ ĞdžƉŽƐĞĚ ĐŽƌŶĞƌ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ • Be seen by over 12,000 vehicles daily ͻ ďƵŶĚĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ

• Taking $5,000 per week • Opposite beach and skate park • Great business for a couple or single operator ͻ >ŽŶŐ ůĞĂƐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂƐŽŶĂďůĞ ƌĞŶƚĂů

• Restaurant/ Hospitality opportunity ͻ ŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌ ĮůůĞĚ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ŽƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ ƚŚĞ ĞĂĐŚ ͻ ďƵŶĚĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ŽīͲ ƐƚƌĞĞƚ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ • Grease trap and gas available

12/739 Pt Nepean Rd McCrae - 108sqm

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ŐĞŶƚ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ :ĂŵŝĞ ^ƚƵĂƌƚ ϬϰϭϮ ϱϲϱ ϱϲϮ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭϲ͕ϱϬϬ ƉĂ н '^d н KŽƵƚŐŽŝŶŐƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ :ĂŵŝĞ ^ƚƵĂƌƚ ϬϰϭϮ ϱϲϱ ϱϲϮ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϰϱ͕ϬϬϬ ƉĂ н '^d н KƵƚŐŽŝŶŐƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ :ĂŵŝĞ ^ƚƵĂƌƚ ϬϰϭϮ ϱϲϱ ϱϲϮ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

ϭϬϳĂ dĂŶƟ ǀĞŶƵĞ Ͳ ϮϬϬƐƋŵ Ψϱ͕ϬϬϬƉĐŵн'^dнK'

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&Žƌ >ĞĂƐĞ Ͳ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ

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WŽƐŝƟŽŶ͕ WŽƐŝƟŽŶ

ůĂŵĞLJ WůĂĐĞ

DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ >ŽĐĂƟŽŶ

ͻ dǁŽ WƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐ ƚŽ ďĞ ^ŽůĚ ĂƐ KŶĞ ͻ KĸĐĞͬtĂƌĞŚŽƵƐĞ ůĞĂƐĞĚ ƚŽ ^y ůŝƐƚĞĚ ƚĞŶĂŶƚ • Fully leased income : $60,000pa • Separate warehouse of 172sqm vacant as of 1st May

ͻ ŽƌŶĞƌ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŽŶ DŽƌŶŝŶŐƚŽŶ dLJĂďď ZŽĂĚ ͻ ƉƉƌŽdž͘ ϲϬϬƐƋŵ ͻ ,ŝŐŚ ǀŽůƵŵĞ ƚƌĂĸĐ ͻ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĐŽŵƉƌŝƐĞƐ ϯ ŽĸĐĞƐ ǁͬĂŵĞŶŝƟĞƐͬ Ăŝƌ ĐŽŶ ͻ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŶŽǁ

ͻ ƉƉƌŽdž ϯϬ ƐƋŵ ŽĨ ŽĸĐĞͬ ƌĞƚĂŝů ƐƉĂĐĞ • Publlic cark park directly opposite ͻ ŝƌ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶŝŶŐ ͻ sĞƌLJ ƌĞĂƐŽŶĂďůĞ ƌĞŶƚ͕ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ EKt͘

ͻ WƌĞŵŝĞƌ ŽĸĐĞ ƐƵŝƚĞ ŽĨ ĂƉƉƌŽdž͘ ϭϬϱƐƋŵ ͻ ϱ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ŽĸĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ďŽĂƌĚƌŽŽŵ ͻ KƉĞŶ ƉůĂŶ ƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶ • 5 car spaces ͻ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ϯϬƚŚ Ɖƌŝů ϮϬϭϳ͘

^ĂůĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϭ͕ϬϬϬ͕ϬϬϬ ƉůƵƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ :ĂŵŝĞ ^ƚƵĂƌƚ ϬϰϭϮ ϱϲϱ ϱϲϮ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ Ψϰ͕ϯϯϯƉĐŵ н '^d н KƵƚŐŽŝŶŐƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮϵϱ Ɖǁ н '^d н KƵƚŐŽŝŶŐƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

>ĞĂƐĞ WƌŝĐĞ͗ ΨϮ͕ϵϱϬƉĐŵ н '^d н KƵƚŐŽŝŶŐƐ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ dĂŶLJĂ ^ĐĂŐůŝĂƌŝŶŝ Ϭϰϯϴ Ϯϴϵ ϴϱϵ

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1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, Victoria 3931

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Frankston soldier to rescue as bullock enters tobacconists Compiled by Cameron McCullough SOME excitement was caused in Queen Street, Maidenhead (UK), on Monday afternoon, when a bullock belonging to Mr Webster butcher, and driven by one of his men, made a sudden and unwelcome call at the shop of Mr P. Lovejoy, tobacconist.

The space between the shop and the sitting room was only about sufficient for the animal to “dissemble,” and it confined itself to where the goods were exposed for sale.

Mr De la Hay, a neighbour, kindly placed a valuable case out of harm’s way, and Mr Bullock made for the shelves behind the counter, brushing down walking sticks in his progress, and stepping into a box of pipes (fortunately only clay ones), which he smashed into atoms.

Having swooped down sundry packets of cigarettes, the driver knocked the beast back, but it made for the shelves a second time, and Mr Lovejoy jealously guarded the portals of his sitting-room.

The butcher’s man armed with a stick, continued to do all he could to keep the animal at bay and matters would have been much more serious but for the prompt assistance of an Australian soldier home on leave, namely, Private Mackie, nephew of the late Ald. Mackie of Maidenhead, who is by trade a butcher.

Mackie took the visitor in hand with such success that his hind quarters were soon observed emerging through the doorway and he was got away much to the relief of all concerned, the damage being of no serious consequence.

Mr Lovejoy was very grateful to the Anzac for his timely help.

The soldier (Private Mackie) referred to above is very well known in Frankston having lived here for years before leaving for the front. *** THE Te Deum was sung at evensong in St Paul’s Anglican Church Frankston on Sunday last in view of the fact that the United States has declared war on Germany. The offertory totalled £163. *** JUST before going to press today we were informed that Mr H. Gomm a very old resident of Somerville, died on Thursday evening. *** SPECIAL services were held in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Frankston, on Easter Sunday.

Rev Robinson preached in the morning, and at night a combined service was held, when the Rev McKenzie gave a most interesting address on Man’s efficiency, to a large congregation. *** MESSRS Croft Bros, of Somerville, notify by advertisement that they are now opening full stock of blankets, rings, flannels, flannoletts, wool etc., also lady’s and children’s macs and coats, besides a full range of men’s and boy’s overcoats and chesterfields.

Their stock of boots is replete with all the winter lines.

An early inspection is invited. *** IN connection with the Floral Fete, which is to be held on April 27th and 28th in aid of the fund to pay off the debt on the Vicarage (Anglican) Frankston, a Gift Afternoon will be held in the Vicarage Grounds, at 3 p.m.

on Wednesday April 18th 1917.

The ladies of the Fancy Stall invite all who can possibly come to be present on the occasion and to kindly bring a gift on behalf of their stall.

They hope for a large attendance. *** ABOUT ninety members of the Young Men’s Bible Union spent the Easter holidays at Frankston.

The wet weather was not favorable for camping out but did not damp the high spirits of the lads to any great extent.

The camp was thrown open for inspection on Easter Monday and a fair number took advantage of the invitation. Mr M’Leish the hon. sec taking the visitors in hand and making things as pleasant as circumstances would permit. *** INFORMATION has been received by Mr and Mrs William Membrey, Derby Crescent, Caulfield, that their son, Private J H. Membrey, has been killed in action in France.

Deceased, who prior to enlistment inherited a large sum of money, was a nephew of Mr Membrey MLA. Private Membrey was a resident of Frankston for some time prior to his enlistment, where be was much respected and his death will be regretted by a large number of friends.

He was a prominent member of the Frankston Football Club. *** THE “Australian” Club fancy dress dance, held in the Hall, on Thursday evening, 5th April, was highly successful.

Nearly all who attended wore fancy

costumes which were both original and picturesque.

Mrs Mason was successful in securing first prize for the best dressed Lady and Sgt. Aspinal first prize for best dressed gentleman. *** Death of Mr A. E. Bates SINCERE regret was expressed in Frankston on Thursday evening, 5th April, when it was reported that Mr A. E. Bates of Mornington, had met with a serious accident, through being run over by a motor car in the Main street of that town.

It appears that on the evening mentioned, about 7 o’clock he was proceeding along the footpath with the intention of going to the railway station to meet his daughter, and when at the intersection of the street that leads to the station, instead of keeping to the footpath he essayed to cross over, when a car which had been going very slowly in the same direction struck him and knocked him down, the front wheel passing over him.

The chauffeur stopped the car before the back wheel reached him.

It was at once seen that Mr Bates was seriously injured, and he was conveyed to his home and medical aid sought, but he only lingered till Saturday morning, when he expired.

The deceased gentleman was 67 years of age, and had been many years a resident of the peninsula, where he was universally respected.

It was only in February last that he retired from the committee of the Frankston Mechanic’s Institute, after many years of faithful service and as a member of the Frankston Athletic Club

and Agricultural Society he was always willing to do the share of the work allotted to him.

Since living in Mornington he has taken a live interest in the advancement of that town, both as a councillor and member of the Progress Association, he being an active member of the latter body at the time of his decease.

He was interred in the Mornington cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, a number of Frankston residents attending to show the last marks of esteem to one whose loss it will be very hard to replace. *** Frankston Court of Petty Sessions.

Thursday, 5th April 1917. (Before Mr Oates J’s.P.).

Frederick Quinn, a stranger who was locked up by Const Dodemaide the previous, night, appeared to answer a charge of being drunk and disorderly.

He pleaded guilty and expressed sorrow for his action.

Const Dodemaide deposed that on the previous evening defendant had wandered into the yard at the back of the Pier House and entering, a tent turned in (in military parlance) “all standing” i.e. fully dressed.

The police were sent for and the undesirable visitor, who had partaken freely of the “glass that cheers” was ejected by Mr Verney, Const Dodemaide afterwards arrested him in a very drunken state.

Mr Oates severely lecturing accused, fined him 5s or 6 hours imprisonment.

The fine was paid. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 14 April 1917

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By Stuart McCullough I DON’T mean to brag, but until now my record has been nothing short of incredible. With little to no fanfare, I’ve been cooking toast on a regular basis with what can humbly be described as outstanding results. I can do the ‘light tan’ ghost toast right through to the soothing deep-brown shades of toast well done. I’ve mastered all the various toast-related disciplines too; like the Vegemite smear and the four-corner Nutella dominator in which no part of available surface area is left uncovered. I hesitate to use a word like ‘genius’, but when it comes to whipping up a fresh batch of A-grade quality toast, I’m your go-toguy. Or, at least, I was.

I was staying in a hotel in regional Victoria. Hotels the world over may each be as individual as snowflakes but, without exception, they all serve the same continental breakfast. There are the buckets of cereal, the sugary pastries and the green melon slices.

Except when I’m at a hotel, I can honestly say the idea of green melon never crosses my mind. But green melon slices remain the very foundation of the hotel continental breakfast and no hotel buffet would be complete without it.

In hotels, they don’t have just any old toaster. Instead, they have turbocharged super-toasters that take Henry Ford’s assembly line and apply it to bread. All you need to do is feed bread in at one end before it disappears on a magical journey before spilling out below as fully cooked toast. It’s like magic. Indeed, it’s a wonder the thing doesn’t say ‘abracadabra’ at the mo-

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ment your breakfast cascades down the metal chute into the breakfast catchment area. Instantly, I felt comfortable as I strode purposefully towards the super-toaster.

Perhaps I was too confident. Toast is a fickle thing, which should never, ever be taken for granted. I realize

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now that pride was at the heart of my undoing. I assumed that I’d be able to produce perfect toast as I do every other day. The fact that I’d be using the latest in high-end toast technology ought to have given me pause for thought, if not inspire me to abandon the exercise altogether in favour of all

the green melon I could reasonable manage. But no, I pressed on blindly.

As I approached the buffet, I had no idea that things were about to go terribly, terribly wrong.

Beside the super-toaster was a basket stuffed full of the greatest breads known to humanity.

There was wholemeal, halfmeal and piecemeal as well as multigrain and so many other types of grain that you’d be at risk of serious grain strain if you attempted to remember them all. Pumpernickel, pumperquarter and pumperdollar; sourdough, sweet-dough and play-dough. But these breads all left me cold as my heart belonged to another. From the moment I laid eyes on it, there was no doubt which bread I’d choose. Were it not for the fact that the hotel was piping in Paul Simon’s ‘You Can Call Me Al’ into the dining area at a volume that was borderline inappropriate, you’d have otherwise heard its sweet siren song calling me.

That’s why I chose the fruit loaf.

But this was no ordinary fruit loaf. It was the kind that is cut super-thick so that it could conceivably double as an orthotic if the need arose. I lifted two pieces of the humungo-loaf and gently sent it on its way down the ramp.

Soon, it was lying flat on its back as it began its magical journey along the conveyor belt. It was just as my bread disappeared into the hot, fiery inferno of the super-toaster that I noticed the sign that read: ‘Warning! Do not put fruit loaf in conveyor’.

It’s fair to say that this was something that – ideally – I’d have known earlier. But having committed my jumbo fruit loaf to the conveyor belt

process, there was precious little I could do about it. The toaster may have been cutting-edge, but it lacked the kind of ejector-seat technology that might have enabled me to rescue my breakfast. There was nothing to do but wait. As I did, smoke began to pour out of the machine. It was like being at a rock concert. I could sense that staff were watching on in morbid delight. Doubtless I was not the first person to make this kind of mistake (otherwise the sign would be useless) but it struck me as odd that perhaps the best solution would be to store the fruit bread somewhere other than right next to the toaster you were supposed to avoid at all costs.

After what seemed like an eternity my toast; in all its charred, blackened glory, came tumbling out. One piece was actually on fire. As I leaned in to blow out the flames, I was a little unsure as to whether I would succeed in extinguishing the nascent firestorm or would simply fan it into a much larger blaze. Luckily for me, the bonfire surrendered quickly.

At that moment, one of the staff appeared to tell me that I’d used the wrong toaster. I’ll admit that this event greatly affected my confidence.

As she swept up the remains and whisked them away – presumably to check their dental records before giving them a decent burial – I bade my breakfast farewell. I took a step back before settling for a plate of green melon slices. Strangely, the melon slices fared no better in the toaster than the fruit bread and I abandoned the exercise entirely. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Bombers set sights on more success PENINSULA LEAGUE

By Toe Punt A MORE even MPNFL Peninsula Division competition this season may not necessarily be in store after Frankston YCW flexed its muscles against Mornington on Saturday.

The reigning premiers were sluggish out of the blocks though, completely outgunned from the opening bounce as the Doggies booted six goals to one in a dominant first stanza with the aid of the breeze.

At the first change, the margin was 29 points and the Doggies were in control.

Fast forward 30 minutes, Frankston YCW kicks nine of the next 11 goals and turns a 29-point deficit into a 16-point lead.

The Dogs only booted five goals after the first change while the Stonecats managed 13 more after the slow start.

VFL-listed players Ryan Santon, Lachy Wallace, Anthony Brihn and Matt LaFontaine were all on the park for the Stonecats while it was great to see Ben Buckley back from his knee injury. Christian Ongarello was also at his best in his first game for the Stonecats while Josh Butland finished with four majors.

Jackson Calder finished the match with four goals for the Dogs while Emilio Bitters and Joel Miller were outstanding contributors.

Mt Eliza pushed aside ordinary

pre-season form to record a solid 22-point win against Seaford.

The Mounties were average during the pre-season but saved itself for the real stuff as it had 11 scoring shots to one in the opening quarter -- the game should have been over at that point.

However, the margin was only 20 points (3.8 to 1.0) at the first break and despite the Tigers threatening in parts; the home side was able to hangon to win 10.14 (74) to 7.10 (52).

Shane Tennant was superb for the Redlegs in his first game while former Karingal ruckman Grant Goodall and Rohan Heasley were able to combine well around the stoppages.

Jackson Mockett booted three for the Tigers while Tom Shaw booted two in his return game after a couple of seasons at Somerville.

Inaccurate kicking is bad football and Langwarrin was guilty of that on Saturday against Karingal.

The Kangas had 20 scoring shots to 16 but lost the match by 11 points in what was a scrappy and uneventful affair.

Eight goals to three in the second and third quarters were enough to get the Bulls over the line at Lloyd Park, eventually winning 8.8 (56) to 5.15 (45). The home side booted seven behinds to Karingal’s zip in the last quarter.

Michael Burke showed no signs on slowing down for the Bulls and Damien Ashcroft proved he is going

to be a good get for the club, while Michael Parker, Gerard Brown and Shane Paterson were the best of the Kangas.

Pines was able to hold off Bonbeach to win its opening game of the season by 17 points.

Only five points separated the sides at three-quarter time at Bonbeach Reserve before Pines booted two straight goals and kept the Sharks scoreless in the last to win 10.9 (69) to 7.10 (52).

Tim Bongetti booted four for the Pythons and Shane Waterstone booted three while Guy Hendry was superb down back.

Owen Hulet and Jackson Casey were the best of the Sharks.

Edithvale-Aspendale booted 10 goals in the first and third quarters to wipe the floor with Chelsea, winning 13.12 (90) to 5.7 (37).

With the aid of the breeze, the Eagles set up the win with six goals to one in the third and then kept the opposition scoreless in the final quarter.

Mick Meehan finished with four goals for the Eagles while Will Flavelle was lively with three majors.

Recruit Michael Bussey arrived with big wraps and delivered with two goals and was one of the best players on the paddock.

Simon Mitchelhill impressed in his first outing for the hoops, Aaron Pawel performed well against his old side and Jack Francis was solid.

Premier effort: Frankston YCW posted a come from behind win against Mornington on Saturday. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Stonecats sound early warning NEPEAN LEAGUE

By Toe Punt FRANKSTON Bombers sounded a very loud warning to the rest of the MPNFL Nepean Division competition when it handed out a 10-goal hiding to Dromana on Saturday.

It may have only been the opening game of the 2017 season, but the Bombers were quick to put the horror of losing the Grand Final to Hastings last year and slip into top gear and put the Tigers to the sword.

If the game wasn’t over at quartertime when the Bombers booted five goals to one, it certainly was at the main interval when the lead blew out to 53 points.

Jason Kingsbury dominated the time trials during the off-season for the Bombers and he carried that conditioning through to round one with a superb performance, while recruit Corey Buchan booted two goals and was a dominant force.

Corey Micari took great strides as a senior player last season and he kicked off the season in fine fashion, while Sam Fox carried over his form from his 2016 league medal winning season.

The second half wasn’t as entertaining as the first as Dromana tightened the screws and held Frankston to just three goals in the second half.

The Tigers were only able to boot one themselves though and eventually went down 4.7 (31) to 14.16 (100).

Somerville too made it clear to the competition that despite losing a number of key players during the offseason, it is still going to be a tough

Grounded: Devon Meadows got to grips with Pearcedale including former AFL Premiership West Coast Eagles player Daniel Kerr, right, making a one-off guest appearance for the Pearcedale. Pictures: Scott Memery

side to beat in 2017 after smashing Red Hill.

Many, including yours truly, may have written the Eagles off a little too early as they ran out 14.10 (94) to 9.4 (58) winners.

Justin Allsop with three goals, along with Adrian Speedy, dominated for the Eagles.

Only 10 points separated the sides at half-time before the Eagles booted six goals to two in the second hour.

Recruit Ben Hughes was a stand-out performer for the Hillmen with four goals while Jonah Siverson and Michael Mock were superb in defence.

Sorrento went into its match

against Rosebud below full strength and still managed to walk away from Olympic Park with a comfortable 37-point victory.

Leigh Poholke booted five goals for the Sharks in his return game and Nick Corp dominated higher up the ground with three majors. Recruits Justin McCleary and Aaron Paxton shone at either end of the ground for the winners. The score was six goals to one at half time and the final scoreboard read 12.12 (84) to 7.5 (47).

Tom Stoffels worked hard for the Buds and was rewarded with two majors while Bart Wallace, recruited from the Yarra Ranges, performed

well in his first game for the Buds.

It may yet be another long year for Tyabb after Crib Point handed it a crushing 12-goal hiding.

It what was billed to be a close game of footy, the Yabbies were never in the contest, losing 18.11 (119) to 6.12 (48).

Waide Symes was the best player on the ground with a superb eight goals, while a returning Taylor Stratton (knee) finished with five goals. Dean Warry was also at his magical best.

There’s no doubt that new coach Brad Arnold has the Pies up and about early in the season and with weapons including Symes, Stratton, Warry

and Luke Herrington at his disposal, there’s early proof that they could prove to be dangerous.

Pearcedale got its season away to a solid start with a tight win against Devon Meadows under new coach Leigh Stewart.

Whilst the final margin was just six points, it could be argued that the margin should have been far greater given the Dales had 12 more scoring shots, 12.16 (88) to 13.4 (82).

Troy Jacobson proved again that he is one of the most exciting young players in the competition for Pearcedale and Glenn Anderson was a surprise packet in attack with four goals.

Devon Meadows led by 15 points at half-time, thanks largely to five goals each from former St Kilda player Allan Murray and Steve McInnes. Stef Baumgartner was also back to his brilliant best.

Hastings had to wait until the third quarter to shake off a persistent Rye at Barclay Oval.

The Demons jumped out of the blocks and led the reigning premiers by seven points at half-time before the Blues came out in the third and booted nine unanswered goals to blow the visitors away.

It was goal for goal in the last, Hastings going on to win 18.10 (118) to 11.10 (76).

Luke Clark was the best player on the park with six goals for the Blues while Luke Hewitt and Shaun Foster booted three goals each.

Tim Churchin booted a couple for the Demons against his old side while James Appleford and Adam Kirkwood were outstanding.

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Former Hearts star signs for Peninsula Strikers SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie Peninsula Strikers have pulled off the transfer coup of the season by clinching the signature of Scottish star Ryan Stevenson.

The 32-year-old attacking midfielder or striker has played over 400 games as a professional in Scotland and England and will fly to Melbourne as soon as his visa and international clearance are arranged.

The Centenary Park outfit is hopeful that Stevenson will arrive this week and be the first of a number of clutch signings it hopes to make in the next fortnight.

Among them is former Bentleigh Greens junior Emmanuel Brima, 18, who has been training with Strikers after recently returning from a 12-month involvement with AC Milan’s youth system.

English central defender or right back Michael Nugent is expected to train with Strikers this week and former Langwarrin midfielder and current Cilfton Hill player Sam Scott is firmly on Strikers’ radar.

The club is in talks with two other local players but it may take another couple of weeks before they reach a decision.

The local game has rarely seen such an influx of visa players and Strikers have outdone every other club in the area with the capture of Stevenson.

“I was talking to a former teammate a few weeks back and Ryan’s name cropped up so I decided to contact him through facebook and he responded straight away so we’ve been on the phone almost every day since,” said Strikers’ gaffer Craig Lewis.

“He was really keen from the outset and told me that he’s got a mate who came over a couple of years back and told him that it was the best move he’d ever made and that he should get over here the first chance he got.”

Stevenson is from the former mining village of Drongan in Ayrshire and began his professional career as a youth player with English giant Chelsea.

He returned to Scotland in 2002 and joined St Johnstone before switching to Ayr United, initially on loan before making the move permanent in 2007.

In 2010 Stevenson started the first of two spells at Hearts, joined English outfit Ipswich Town in 2012 then transferred back to Hearts that same year.

Since then he has had stints with Partick Thistle, Ayr United, Dumbarton and Raith Rovers and ended his professional career last month when he signed for Troon in the West of Scotland Super League Premier Division.

Stevenson’s professional career

Super signing: New Peninsula Strikers star Ryan Stevenson in action for Hearts.

highlights include scoring both goals in Hearts’ 3-2 loss to St Mirren in the 2013 Scottish League Cup Final, scoring for Hearts in wins over Glasgow giants Rangers and Celtic and Edinburgh rival Hibs and being called up to the Scotland squad in 2011 for a friendly against Cyprus.

The thought of Stevenson linking with ace striker Aziz Bayeh is a mouthwatering prospect for Strikers’ fans and if the club is successful with its other targets it will have a formidable line-up.

“We know what we want to achieve this season and we’ve got off to a terrible start and need to strengthen,” said Lewis.

“We want to turn our season around and I’m confident that we can.”

Strikers lost their third straight game of the State 2 South-East season when they went down 6-3 away to Doncaster Rovers on Friday night with four individual errors leading to Rovers’ goals and underlining the need to add to the squad.

Fellow State 2 South-East outfit Frankston Pines was unlucky not to leave Jack Thomas Reserve on Saturday night with three points after home team Berwick City scored an injurytime equaliser.

Pines started with new signings Alex Akrivopoulos from Mazenod and Dion Brown from Peninsula Strikers on the bench and created the clearer chances in the first half with a new look front three of Matty Davies, Jack Wrobel and Ioasa Saemo.

Seven minutes into the second half Jack Wrobel gave Pines the lead when he slotted the ball under Berwick keeper Christian Morales.

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20 minutes and the visitors thought they had held on until a corner in the 95th minute which went to the back post and was headed back across goal where former Pines striker Orlando Meijas tapped in to make it 1-1.

Pines assistant coach Paul Williams took charge of the senior side against Berwick as head coach Billy Rae was attending a family wedding.

Pines vice president Daniel Plaiche is spending the Easter break in his native Mauritius and is confident that he can negotiate international clearances for Christopher L’Enclume and Cedric Pernal.

It is believed that L’Enclume’s club is asking for a transfer fee for the Mauritian international and Plaiche wants to meet with club officials to explain that L’Enclume is in Australia on an education visa and plans to play as an amateur at Pines.

The success of Plaiche’s visit is crucial to Pines’ plans to bring out more Mauritian internationals later this season.

Langwarrin supporters are in good spirits after the late, late show at Warner Reserve enabled the club to celebrate Gus Macleod’s 400th league game in charge with a 2-0 away win over promotion rival South Springvale last weekend.

The result entrenches Langy on top of the State 1 South-East ladder and goals to Caleb Nicholes in the 89th minute and Alex Metcalfe in the 93rd minute sealed the victory.

English central defender George Whiteoak arrived in Melbourne late last week and played in the reserves but looks certain to be in Langy’s matchday squad for its next game.

State 1 rival Mornington was surprisingly beaten 2-1 at home by Manning-

ham United last weekend.

Mornington hit the front in the 19th minute when Ryan Paczkowski pressured the Manningham keeper following an inswinging corner from Nathan Smith and bundled the ball over the line.

Scores were level in the 27th minute thanks to a superb free kick from Anton Nardella but later in the half Nardella received a straight red after being involved in a scuffle.

The decisive moment in this contest came in the 80th minute when Mornington keeper Kris McEvoy could only parry a firm shot and Matthew Infantino’s low first time strike from close range made it 2-1.

Both sides ended up with 10 men following Jack Truelove’s dismissal in the final minutes after receiving a second yellow card.

Mornington is running out of time to get star recruit John Hine from English club Salford City over here. Hine has ongoing problems arranging a visa.

“If he’s not here in the next couple of weeks we’ll have to look elsewhere but we were very poor against Manningham and we need to do something about that,” said Mornington coach Adam Jamieson.

The storm that hit Melbourne on Saturday afternoon played havoc with fixtures and three local clubs had their matches abandoned.

Skye United was 2-0 down at home to Brighton when it’s State 3 SouthEast game was abandoned in the 47th minute.

The Doveton v Seaford United game at Waratah Reserve was called off after 72 minutes with the Doves leading 3-2 and Somerville Eagles were drawing 0-0 at home against Casey Panthers when their clash was abandoned in the 75th minute.

Rule 4.2.3a of the 2017 rules of competition states: “If 80 per cent or more of normal time of a competition fixture has been played then the score at the time of abandonment may stand.

‘Played’ in the context of this rule will be determined by FFV with reference to the match official.”

In other words FFV will decide whether or not the result stands.

Harry McCartney reports that Seaford blew a 2-0 half-time lead against the Doves after a Dylan Waugh header in the 26th minute and an Alex Roberts strike in the 43rd minute put the visitors in the box seat.

A low strike from Senahid Tokalic in the 53rd minute made it 2-1 and scores were level after a Nick Ormond own goal in the 66th minute.

Scott Webster made Seaford pay for a defensive blunder in the 70th minute

to make it 3-2 but the match was called off shortly after.

While FFV may let the Seaford and Somerville results stand it is expected to call for a replay in the Skye v Brighton game which probably accounts for Skye officials talking up the threat of more lightning as the referee waited in vain for the storm to abate.

Skye’s players can consider themselves extremely lucky if FFV rules in favour of a replay after their spiritless, lazy performance last weekend.

Baxter lost 1-0 away to Bayside Argonauts in their State 4 South fixture on Saturday.

The home side had the better of the first half but the deadlock couldn’t be broken and Baxter dominated for long periods of the second stanza but couldn’t score.

In the last 15 minutes big Dan Disseldorp’s shot struck the post and not long after teenager Travis Ernsdoerfer ended a great solo run by also hitting the upright.

In the 88th minute Owen Kilner unleashed a volley that slammed off the crossbar and a minute later Bayside’s Sam Langford decided the issue with a fine finish following a good move down the left.

Baxter is in talks with former Langwarrin striker Mikey Turner who quit Peninsula Strikers last weekend.

Turner is also believed to be in Skye’s sights.

Rosebud Heart had to settle for a 1-1 away draw with Noble Park on Saturday.

Just two minutes in and Heart was on the back foot after a long ball over the top enabled Noble Park’s Daniel Paunov to nip in and poke the ball home.

But Heart hit back in the 32nd minute when star striker David Greening turned Noble Park’s central defender inside out then finished superbly to make it 1-1.

Heart controlled the contest after the interval despite playing into a fierce headwind and created four good chances in the final 10 minutes but failed to convert.

“It was one of the most frustrating games I’ve been involved in as we dominated but couldn’t get the win,” said Heart senior coach Scott Morrison.

“The performance was superb and was the type of form we showed all last year so hopefully we can go on now and get the results we deserve.”

Daniel Hodge (tonsillectomy), Beau Sharpe (wedding) and Chris Sibson (back injury) were unavailable but all three should be back for Heart’s next league game on Saturday 22 April.

There are no matches scheduled over the Easter weekend.

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CrossFit athlete ready to meet worlds best

By Ben Triandafillou ROSEBUD CrossFit athlete, Sarah Browne (pictured right), is aiming to beat her highest world ranking of 24 for the 40-44 age group in two weeks at the CrossFit Games Qualifiers.

Sarah finished outside of the top 50 during last year’s qualifiers due to a shoulder injury but now back at her peak, Sarah is looking forward to the challenge and is eager to bring her best to her third attempt at the qualifiers.

“It can be such a rush when you do a perfect lift and how you can get older but stronger and you begin to defy biology,” Browne said.

Sarah joined CrossFit Rosebud in 2011 in preparation for a surfing trip and quickly got hooked.

Sarah went on to try several other CrossFit boxes but inevitably returned to Rosebud in 2015 where she has been ever since.

Sarah trains five times a week for two hours and has a day of active recovery whilst keeping a healthy life balance, which, to Sarah is the major key.

A mother of two and a perioperative nurse at Frankston hospital, Sarah juggles her three life commitments and is amazed at the amount of support she continually receives.

“I’m just very lucky with the support I get from my sponsors and the people around me, I am truly grateful,” Browne said.

The top 20 competitors at the CrossFit Games Qualifiers will have the opportunity to compete in the highly competitive CrossFit Games on August 01 in America.

“The pinnacle of CrossFit is the CrossFit Games where people from around the world can throwdown and compete against each other,” Browne said.

Sarah has gained sponsorships with 2115Nine and ProGenEx since her first CrossFit open competition in 2012.

Group glory for Munz’s sprinters

By Ben Triandafillou PENINSULA racehorse owner, Jonathan Munz, has saluted in two Group Two sprints on the second day of the Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday 8 April.

The Lee and Anthony Freedmantrained, Shoals ($3.10), continued her unbeaten record with a final lunge to defeat the Blue Diamond place-getter, Formality ($9), in the Group Two Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m).

Shoals settled at the rear before rounding the field late to hit the line in a photo finish with Formality.

Ridden by jockey, Mark Zahra, Shoals was declared the victor and took her unbeaten record to three straight with Serena Bay ($4.20) finishing a length behind in third.

In 2014, Munz partnered with Arrowfield Group chairman, John Messara, to purchase a $1.9 million halfsister to Redoute’s Choice in hopes that her pedigree will shine through.

The mare, The Broken Shore, has begun to pay dividends for the pair as Shoals continues to add to her impressive record.

Munz had another runner in the

winners circle an hour later with the Hayes, Hayes and Dabernig-trained three-year-old, Derryn ($8.50), who dug through the Heavy 8 track to win the Group Two Arrowfield Stud Stakes (1200m).

Mark Zahra made it a double for the afternoon, steering the red and white silks to victory as he passed the multiple Group One winner, Global Glamour ($3.70), in the final 100 metres, with Impending ($7.50) finishing

a further three lengths behind in third.

Jonathan Munz is the owner and developer of the Pinecliff training facility in Mt Eliza and has had ongoing success with several top-liners such as Rekindled Interest and Molotov.

Shoals will now head for a winter break whilst a decision will be made depending on how Derryn pulls up according to trainer, Ben Hayes.

Keen swimmers continue to cross bay’s mouth

By Ben Triandafillou THE gap between the Port Phillip Heads is one of the most dangerous stretches of open water in Australia but keen swimmers have been crossing the opening since 1971.

The swimmers must take into account the giant container ships, the vast variety of marine life and the detrimental tides when navigating their way from Point Lonsdale to Point Nepean.

The ‘Rip Swim’ is now in its fourth season of organising group swims across the bay with a recent crossing on Sunday 26 February.

Swimmers of all age groups have attempted and successfully completed the daring venture across the 3.2km stretch of water where the Port Phillip Bay meets the Bass Strait but safety is paramount says ‘Rip Swim’ organiser, Grant Siedle.

“We have had a fair bit of talk around the start of this project and some people said it was reckless and foolhardy but we have kept a perfect record and safety is our number one concern,” Siedle said.

Grant Siedle began organising the Rip Swim after completing the crossing several times himself, including a crossing on June 13, 2016 in the freezing winter waters to remember Doug Mew, the first recorded swimmer to complete the crossing on June 13, 1971.

“I do love a challenge and attempting difficult swims but safety definitely is the main priority whenever attempting something like the rip swim,” Siedle said.

“Tides are a major factor when crossing and we have to make sure we are doing our best to maximise our slack tide and we must consider shipping movements.”

The ‘Rip Swim’ organisers work closely with Victorian Ports, Melbourne and Parks Victoria to provide the swimmers with a safe passage.

“There certainly are risks with the unpredictable nature of the water but we take the swim very seriously and have a doctor or paramedic on board as well as canoes following the swimmers,” Siedle said.

The swim normally involves around

Girls footy side ready to tackle opening round

By Ben Triandafillou THE newly reformed Mornington Junior Football club will have their first girl’s football side competing in the Frankston and District Junior Football League after the Easter break.

Moving into their third season as a reformed club, the Mornington Junior Football Club continue to receive support and interest in their new girl’s side which now has 12 players.

Since AFLW emerged onto the sporting scene in early February, female participation in ‘aussie rules’ across the Peninsula has spiked significantly.

Mornington Junior Football Club committee member and team trainer, Stewart Lockie, said that the AFLW season as well as the drive shown by the club has had a major influence in getting the girl’s side together.

“Our president and secretary have done a huge amount of work behind the scenes and the committee have had the vision and drive to get the side up and running,” Stewart said.

The Mornington Football Club has

also supported the girl’s team with players from their women’s premiership side attending some training sessions to teach the players and enjoy a kick with the juniors.

“They won the premiership last season and it’s great to see them supporting the girls and giving a bit back to junior footy,” Stewart said.

The girl’s football team train on a Wednesday night and still have some spots open for girl’s aged eight-12 years who enjoy being active.

“Our girls are really enjoying it at the moment and we can’t wait to see the season kick off after the Easter break,” Stewart said.

As well as the girl’s football team, the Mornington Junior Football Club now has four under-9 boy’s sides, an under-10 boy’s side and two under-11 boy’s sides.

Players from the Mornington Junior Football club will be presented with their jumper’s later this month.

If you are interested in joining the Mornington Junior Football clubs girl’s side email morningtonjfc@ gmail.com

30 or 40 swimmers and although the event is swum by the individual, it is a shared experience.

The groups are usually training for several months before the event and need to acclimatise before undertaking the swim.

This year clinics and information sessions will be run at various pool and sporting centres between August and December to support keen swimmers.

The ‘Rip Swim’ dates for the 2017/18 season are set to be announced in early July with bookings to open mid-October.

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Hastings unveil the premiership flag in style HASTINGS FNC SATURDAY saw Hastings take on Rye Football/Netball Club in what was emotion charged day for the club.

With the passing of Life Member Geoff Lewis, the club payed homage to a great man with a minute silence before the main game.

Geoff will be sorely missed. The club passes on its respect and condolences to the Lewis family at this very sad time.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday 13 April at 10.30am at The Hastings Club.

A good sized crowd attended to witness the unfurling of the 2016 premiership flag by our local legend and club historian Vic Jeremiah.

To witness the flag being raised after a 21 year wait just gave you chills. It makes you so proud to think the club was able to secure the ultimate prize. Credit must go to the whole club for their unwavering support over a long period time; it certainly didn’t happen overnight.

Seniors Report It was great to see the flag go up! And what a great honour for our supporters to witness the game against Rye. We managed to get the win playing only one quarter of footy.

But really the day was about honouring the Lewis family with the death of Geoff and all our hearts go out to them. We will all rally around them and get behind such a great Hastings family.

Forever in our hearts Geoff.

Reserves Report We played Rye in a very tough game. We jumped out of the blocks early putting on

six goals in the first quarter.

To Rye’s credit they hit back in the second quarter. Some undisciplined acts kept Rye in it.

The last half proved to be a bit of an arm wrestle but fortunately we managed to score goals.

In the end we ran out 39 point winners.

A great start to the season for the boys as we look to tackle Devon meadows next week.

Best players D.Hull, J.Williams and C.Watson Under 19s Report The boys were fired up for our game against Rye. We wanted a fast start and through great work from our midfield we got on the score board early.

Rye pushed us hard in the second but our backline, lead by Alex Clemens and Sean Hewitt, repelled their attack.

In the third quarter we were forced to play one man down for the majority of the quarter.

Lachlan Barton set us up with fantastic clearing efforts and hard running.

Lachie Gibbs rucked for us all day helped out by Sam Mills.

In the last Will White and Benny Paarlberg kicked a couple of goals between them to seal the game.

Great effort by the boys sees us two zip with another winnable game against Devon Meadows this coming weekend.

Netball Report D Grade We faced a tough opposition with Rye bringing a strong front. The girls battled it out with great patches of on court play.

Plenty still to work on but it is exciting to

know what we can achieve. Increasing our finesse in the goal circle will make a big impact moving forward.

C Grade We kept the hustle up the entire game, defending strongly. In the second half we kept up our tight defence causing Rye to turn over the ball time and time again remaining competitive as ever! Wind wasn’t in our favour for our shooters and we failed to capitalize, work on some shooting at training this week will be our focus.

B Grade A slow start on a hot, sunny, winding day saw us on the back foot from the start. We did however regroup coming out strongly in the third quarter, winning it by a goal. A new group still getting to know each other on the court has B grade playing a little inconsistent, as the season continues this will definitely improve.

All teams are excited for the this week’s Easter Saturday clash with Devon Meadows. *** Upcoming Events: John Coleman Coterie Luncheon 13th May at 12.00 Noon onwards Cost $65 Single Bookings can be made directly through the club.

Special guest Michael “Disco” Roach and this year’s comedy act will be Nelson Twins Induction of 10 Former players/officials into this year’s Hall of fame with one Legend being inducted. *** Easter Saturday Hastings FNC v Devon Meadows FNC. All games commence at 10.00 am at Devon Meadows.

Let’s make sure we get a good crowd to Devon Meadows to support the players, should be a great day.

Toot Toot.

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Promising signs for the Pies in 2017 CRIB POINT FNC UNFORTUNATELY Tyabb were unable to field an Under 19’s football side and as such had to forfeit.

The morning wasn’t a complete waste though with Crib Point having strong numbers this year which allowed them to lend some players to the opposition so both teams could still have a hit out.

Coach Andrew Wisken and his boys will have to wait one more week for their first official match of the season against Red Hill. *** THE Reserves were the only team to not come away with the four points for Crib Point on Saturday.

Coach Dale Crossman had his first game at the helm and although it didn’t quite go to plan there were still some promising signs.

Crib Point started strongly but lost their way and a lapse in concentration allowed Tyabb to take control of the game.

Losing Vice-captain Joel Monger early with a knee injury made things even tougher.

Daniel Briggs was a human wrecking ball for Crib Point throwing himself at every contest as he tried to drag his team back into the game.

There was a last quarter surge from the Pies but in the end it was too little too late and they went down 46 - 57. *** IN testing weather conditions the seniors put in a strong team performance to the delight of first time coach Brad Arnold.

Picture: Tyler Lewis

They were hot from the first bounce with Waide Symes among the goals early, coming back from injury after 678 days on the sidelines.

Waide contributed eight goals to Crib Point’s total, with Taylor Stratton a stand out in the midfield, contributing five goals himself.

The boys looked the part in their

new playing jumpers, even when the weather turned bad in the fourth quarter.

Thunder and lightning wasn’t enough to stop Crib Point and they came away convincing winners (119 – 48).

All teams are looking forward to an Easter Sunday clash against long-

time rivals Red Hill in what is sure to be a fierce contest.

Netball Crib Point’s 2017 season kicked off with a bang after six of their seven teams came away with the win in the hot conditions on Saturday.

History was made last weekend

with Cribby’s own wonderful clubman Michael Binney officially opening the CPFNC netball courts.

An emotional moment for many involved. It has been an incredibly long road for the girls and they were finally able to play a game at their home ground. A great feeling!

On court, the girls could not have asked for a better start to the 2017 season with all netball teams getting their first win.

Coach Ange Barclay and selectors weren’t sure how the D Graders would go, with their mixture of youth and experience however were incredibly impressed with their performance, winning by 14. Newcomer Laura Smith had a blinder and received the BOC award.

Ayla Gallagher stared in C Grade’s winning performance and was BOC. 29 goals was the difference. It was awesome to see mother and daughter, Rachel and Ayla play together, something we hope to see more of over the season.

B Grade was a little closer, winning by eight although the team were in control all game and never looked like letting the game slip. The girls worked on the feedback from Coach Adrienne and will continue to improve during the season. Tahlia in WD was BOC. The Grand Final rematch ended up being a bit of a blowout. Crib Point came away with a 29 goal win. Playing as a team and having worked really hard during the preseason certainly paid off. BOC went to Adrienne Harris.

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