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5974 9000 or email: team@mpnews.com.au www.mpnews.com.au Tight squeeze: About 90 students crammed into Somerville Primary School principal Andrew Haley’s office to celebrate their reading success. Picture: Gary Sissons
Students on the same page MAKING reading fun is the philosophy at Somerville Primary School that has seen the annual reading challenge become such a highlight. Assistant principal Raelene Harvey said students were encouraged to see how many nights they could read books, with their success closely monitored. “When a child reached 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175 or 200 nights they would come to my office and get a photo with balloons of the number of nights they had read,” she said. “The goal was to increase the number of reading nights across the school, and also to support students not being read to enough by providing them with reading mentors.” The reading challenge proved so successful that last week 90 students who had read for more than 200 nights crammed into principal Andrew Haley’s office for lunch. This Wednesday (11 December) students are planning a pizza party to celebrate the success of their school year. It’s bound to be fun – just like reading should be.
Time short for burn-offs Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au THE CFA says there is “still a short window of opportunity” for properties across the Mornington Peninsula to be cleaned up before the start of declared fire danger times on Monday 16 December. If fire is being used to clean up properties it must be registered. “So far this year, out-of-control burn-offs and unregistered burn-offs have caused unnecessary call-outs for
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permits after 16 December with “very strict conditions attached … the liability sits with the permit holder to ensure they always act safely”. During the Fire Danger Period fires cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from CFA or the shire’s municipal fire prevention officer. Mr Hansen said the seasonal bushfire outlook released in late August “identified potential for above normal bushfire activity across the coastal and foothill forests of East Gippsland” and warned that ash forests in the central highlands and Otways could be more flammable
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spring will produce growth, which could very easily become a high fuel load throughout the summer season if not properly managed. “Reducing fuel loads will ensure that if a fire does break out, it has less chance of taking hold or spreading.” For information about burn-off restrictions contact Mornington Peninsula Shire or visit cfa.vic.gov.au/ warningsrestrictions/restrictions-during-the-fire-danger-period. The CFA hotline is 1800 226 226 or to register a burn call 1800 668 511.
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Aboriginal health ‘misses out’ on health ‘boost’ Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au THE First peoples’ Health and Wellbeing organisation says Aboriginals in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula have been left out of the federal government’s “commitment to improving the health of all Australians”. The health service’s CEO Karinda Taylor said that despite the area having 6000 Aboriginals, it was “one of the only regions in the country where the local Aboriginal health service did not receive any investment under [Flinders MP and Health Minister] Greg Hunt’s recently announced $90 million boost for Aboriginal health services”. First peoples’ Health and Wellbeing earlier this year opened a clinic in Station Street, Frankston to provide “culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care”. “This is heartbreaking. Since we opened, we have been booked out and desperately need even a small amount of funding to be able to continue to provide the comprehensive health care that the community in this area need and deserve,” Ms Taylor said. The claims of being overlooked by the federal government coincided with a visit by the Victorian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Gavin Jennings to the Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association in Pound Road, Hastings on Wednesday 4 December.
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Learning experience: State Aboriginal Affairs Minister Gavin Jennings at Willum Warrain, Hastings with Aboriginal women’s cultural program officer Nola White and executive officer men’s business, Peter Aldenhoven. Picture: Supplied
Mr Jennings met children and families at the bush play group, toured the gathering place, sampled bush tucker and learned about the Aboriginal com-
munity’s work at Willum Warrain. Mr Hunt’s office did not respond when asked for comment by The News about Ms Taylor’s statement.
MORNINGTON Peninsula Regional Gallery’s summer exhibition Sublime Sea: Rapture and Reality will run 14 December-23 February. This major summer exhibition will feature about 100 paintings, sculptures, photography, film and the decorative arts. They aim to reveal “how the sense of wonder and awe that has driven artists across the centuries is heightened today as the sea itself is under threat”. With loans from major galleries and museums, including NGV, NGA, Art Gallery of NSW, Queensland Art Gallery, Australian National Maritime Museum, Mu-
seum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Museum Victoria and various private galleries, Sublime Sea: rapture and reality evokes the overwhelming experience of nature, from intrepid journeys and mysterious grottos to the infinite space of the ocean. The gallery’s curator Dr Vivien Gaston said: “The exhibition shows how a sublime vision evokes intense beauty that transports the viewer beyond the everyday, as well as overwhelming fear that emphasises human insignificance and often a combination of both.”
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Gallery boss told to leave after 16 years Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au SOMEONE with an intimate knowledge of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s latest exhibition Sublime Sea – Rapture and Reality won’t be around to admire the paintings. In what is seen as a shock move by the close-knit peninsula arts community, gallery director Jane Alexander was made redundant on Friday 8 November, after 16 years with Mornington Peninsula Shire. Programs and invitations to Sublime Sea – which opens on Saturday (14 December) and is billed as a fitting tribute to the gallery’s 50th anniversary year – still bear her name and best wishes. Indeed, Ms Alexander commissioned Dr Vivien Gaston to curate the exhibition, which is praised by shire CEO John Baker as “building on the [gallery’s] rich history of developing and presenting outstanding exhibitions that focus on our coastal location, stories and relationship with the sea”. Despite this public acclaim, a stillangry Ms Alexander said last week: “The decision-makers felt my role was no longer necessary”. “I am disappointed because the gallery in its 50th year has no director. “The decision has outraged a huge number of people [who] can’t fathom why. “I am personally disappointed [to be leaving] and fear that the decision
FORMER Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery director Jane Alexander. Picture: Yanni
long-term doesn’t bode well for the gallery.” Ms Alexander was appointed director in 2008 and before that was acting director. In the 1990s she was director of McClelland Gallery for three years before joining Mornington Peninsula Shire in 2003 as education officer. “They could have saved on a huge
redundancy bill if they had just waited a while, as I wasn’t going to stay forever,” she said. Ms Alexander said the secrecy, timing and abruptness of her termination gave the lie to the shire’s proclaimed “core values” of integrity, openness, courage, respect, and excellence. These “values” are enshrined on the
shire’s website which says it is “committed to the highest standards of performance, behaviour and service”. “I just wonder what a lot of people will say about those values being demonstrated here,” Ms Alexander said. “I’m disappointment there was no consultation – they showed no respect
to me. I was not offered any other position.” Ms Alexander, who has a law degree as well as a range of arts qualifications, queried the “huge amount of money the shire was spending on redundancies”. Although she would not comment on her payout, it is believed to be more than $100,000. “They paid me out but it feels like dirty money,” she said. The former director is the fifth since the gallery began in Vancouver Street, Mornington, in 1969, and one of three to have had long tenures. “I felt I built on the other directors’ hard work,” she said, adding that “not too many council institutions have such stable staffs”. “We brought some phenomenal experiences to the community and I feel I gave it my best shot,” she said. “[My retrenchment] is personal, but it’s about the gallery, too.” The shire’s communities’ director Jenny Van Riel, said in a statement: “While council does not comment publicly on internal staffing matters, we can confirm that there has been a considered restructure within the communities directorate.” She said the libraries and arts and culture units would be combined. “The shire remains committed to maintaining the high standard of exhibitions at the [gallery] as a valued arts and cultural experience for our community,” Ms Van Riel said. “We are looking forward to celebrating the gallery’s 50th anniversary next year with a number of exciting events planned.”
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Mercedes hits tree after carjacking A TERRIFIED couple in their 60s was ordered out of their car in Mount Martha by two men who then drove off and crashed it into a tree, 3.15pm, Sunday 24 November. Detective Acting Sergeant Peter Drake, of Somerville CIU, said the couple was being tailgated by a silver Honda SUV in Dickson Grove when the incident occurred. Two men in the Honda pulled in front of the couple’s Mercedes and stopped. One, who “appeared to be holding something under a white cloth”, ordered them out, Detective Drake said. One jumped into the Mercedes and it, and the Honda, was driven away. The Mercedes was driven into a tree a short time later and the men drove off in the Honda. No description of the men was available. Detectives from the Southern Metro Crime Team took the couple’s car away for DNA analysis. They were not harmed. Anyone with information is urged to call Somerville CIU 59781300 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
cal Incident Response Unit. He was charged with trespassing, criminal damage and making threats to kill. He appeared before Frankston Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded to reappear in February.
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A MOUNT Martha man allegedly stormed into two neighbours’ houses and terrorised the occupants, 12.30pm, Sunday 1 December. The man, 43, allegedly forced his way in the front door of a house on the Esplanade and began threating and verbally abusing a middle aged couple. While they cowered the man, possibly substance-or-drug affected, left and kicked in the front door of another house, again allegedly verbally abusing and threatening the occupants. No one was injured in the incidents although the occupants were said to be shaken. The man allegedly refused to come out of the house before being arrested by the Criti-
Action. Roll camera: Captured image of a man police want to question over a camera stolen from Moorooduc Cricket Club. Image: Supplied
TWO men who stole a security camera from Moorooduc Cricket Club are being sought by Mornington police. The men, driving a SUV, drove into the club on Derril Road about 4am, Tuesday 12 November. They took the camera which was attached to a bracket on the wall and fled the scene. They are described as Caucasian aged 30-40 years. One man had a shaved head and was wearing a singlet top, jeans and grey hooded top. The other was wearing a black tracksuit jacket and pants with white stripes and white shoes. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Police go to the beach for safety BEACHES on the Mornington Peninsula will be a focus of the police Operation Summersafe until March. The police are armed with an arsenal of tools and resources to help ensure community safety, including the public order response team, mounted branch, water police, drone unit and dog squad. Commander Libby Murphy said police would have a highly visible presence on beaches within the Southern Metropolitan Region. “We will focus on using real time intelligence and technology through the drone unit to detect and deter offending, giving us the ability to
flexibly deploy resources to where they’re most needed,” she said. “Those choosing to have weapons or be unruly, confrontational or cause people to be alarmed, will be swiftly identified. Police will intervene and take action. “We know these groups often travel between popular beach locations so we’ll be closely monitoring the public transport network to ensure that everyone can go about their day and night safely.” Police and Protective Services Officers will patrol public transport hubs, local roads and enforce local bylaws regarding the consumption and possession of alcohol.
PLANS to develop a 4.85MG solar farm in the Dromana industrial estate have received support from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. The Dromana Clean Energy Farm in Collins Road is the first regional solar farm on the peninsula and aligns with what the council sees as a practical response to its declared Climate Emergency stance. Cr Simon Brooks said after the planning services meeting, Monday 18 November, that councillors had applauded the “effort that the applicant had gone to in bringing the proposal to this point”. “The location is ideal for grid connection into the southern peninsula electricity grid,” he said. “Under the community grid partnership with United Energy, GreenSync and the shire, localised generation and storage is needed to counter the summer spikes in power usage.
“With a connection specifically built-in for a grid scale battery this facility will allow for hosting a battery probably sooner than later, reducing the need for diesel generators.” Project developer Stephen Todd said the regenerative solar farm combined carbon farming with renewable energy production. “At this stage we are waiting for United Energy’s approval to connect the solar farm so we can start to supply locally made clean energy with a high social impact,” he said. The project combines a solar farm, soil health renovation project, productive planting, pollinator-friendly habitat, controlled environment growing sheds, streaming educational data and Indigenous promotion. Details: voltfarmer.com.au/dromana-climatesmart-farm/ Stephen Taylor
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Batteries a bother boaters WESTERN Port Coast Guard crews brought Christmas cheer and help to five boats in trouble out on Western Port Bay, Sunday 8 December. Commander Jeremy West said having so many other boats out on the water on “such a glorious day” meant no one was in any real danger, although breakdowns have the potential to turn nasty if the weather deteriorates.
Boats assisted off Corinella, Tyabb and Yaringa had flat batteries; one was a motor fail. These mostly minor issues reinforced the necessity of boat owners conducting gear and safety checks before going out on the water, Commander West said. “A jump starter is about $100 which can save a lot of inconvenience,” he said.
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Dancing to better mental health ALEX Dellaportas describes herself as “a living example of someone who doesn’t always fit in - someone who thinks differently, who experiences emotions uniquely”. She admits to having a “sometimes difficult relationship with mental health” but also as someone who has learned to embrace and see “differences as a superpower”. Dellaportas, of Capel Sound, started Spark Youth Dance Company (SYDC) in 2016 hoping it would enable 7-25 year olds “speak about mental illness and to normalise difference, to encourage it, to channel it into art that speaks to people, that tells stories that change the way our young people live for the better." Since then SYDC has created and performed four 90-minute works, focussing on such themes as war, feminism, mental illness and the conflict between logic and emotion. Dellaportas says young people can “have a voice through dance”. A registered charity, SYDC encourages its
members to perform, choreograph and create new dance works. Now 21, Dellaportas works with groups of young people “with a large focus on mental health and neurodiversity, encouraging them to channel their stories of pain, confusion and emotion through dance”. "It was and still is my dream to create a place for young people on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounds to go and feel completely welcome. Completely themselves," Dellaportas said. “My goal for Spark is to speak about mental illness and to normalise difference, to encourage it, to channel it into art that speaks to people, that tells stories that change the way our young people live for the better." Auditions SYDC’s 2020 contemporary dance extension program are being held on Sunday 15 and Thursday 19 December at Rosebud Memorial Hall. Details: www.sparkproductions.org.au/auditions. Keith Platt
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Numbers count in team selection Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au JUDO expert Harrison Cassar is on a mission to win the required number of ranking points to gain selection into the Australian Olympics team to compete at Tokyo in July. Described as an “elite athlete” by his coaches at Mornington Judo Club, Cassar has been a dedicated club member since he was eight. Now 20, he has wins at both state and national championships behind him and placings at recent international events. His most recent success was a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Open, ranking him number one in Australia for his weight division. Cassar, of Dromana, is confident of doing well at the Olympics in a sport practised by 20 million people worldwide – most avidly in Japan, Asia and Europe. “It would be a dream to win an Olympic medal,” he said. “It’s been my goal ever since I was about 12. “Even getting selected in the Australian team would be unreal.” At 175cm tall and fighting in the under 90kg section, Cassar is a powerful martial artist grappling with a points-ranking system as obdurate as any opponent. “We do competitions all year and accrue points under an international points system depending on our success,” he said. “I’ve been everywhere – perhaps a dozen countries – over the past 18 months. “Although I am looking good as the Australian number one in my class, it won’t mean anything unless I manage to accrue sufficient points in overseas competition. If that doesn’t happen, I won’t make the Australian team.” Although a tournament in Osaka two weeks ago “didn’t go so well”, Cassar can make amends in Israel at the end of January, where he hopes to accrue more points to aid his selection
Mat men: Judo enthusiast Harrison Cassar throws Luke Burgess while training with Tokyo in mind. Picture: Yanni
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THE Liminality Celtic Trio and St George’s Church Red Hill will present Liminality ~ A Celtic Christmas concert, Friday 13 December. The evening of classical Celtic Christmas tunes and carols includes supper. Proceeds and donations raised will go to Food For All. Liminality – made up of harpist Cath Connelly, violinist Greg Hunt, and pianist and vocalist Jules Vines – will bring a classically Celtic concert which aims to relax and refresh the audience in the lead up to the Christmas period. The trio’s new album, Brigid’s Mantle, will be available to buy on the night. “The album includes some of our most requested music: from Leonard Cohen to Robbie Burns and original writings about the Murray River,” Ms Vines said. “Liminality albums always include an original work that each of us has written. “We have had wonderful reviews from our Celtic Reflections Show this year celebrating 1000 years of Celtic music through song and dance. We have had full houses at stage shows in Gippsland and at the National Celtic Folk Festival. Tickets are $25 with supper included. CDs will be available for $20 with $5 from every CD going to Food For All. St George’s Church welcomes donations of non-perishable goods. Doors open at 6.30pm Bookings are essential, especially for children under 10. They can be made through trybooking.com/BGZDP or by calling Liminality Bookings, 0429 650 571.
Silvie at carols REGULAR performer at Carols by Candlelight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl Silvie Palidano will perform at New Peninsula Baptist Church carols service, Sunday 15 December. Senior Pastor David Rietveld said the event often attracted up to 2000 people every year. New Peninsula Baptist Church is in Craigie Road, Mount Martha.
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Water bound: A keen beach goer tries out the beach matting at Mills Beach. Picture: Supplied
Beach welcome mats rolled out GIVING more people more access to the bay’s beaches is the aim of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s beach matting program. It is part of the Beach Access program which has been running at Mount Martha beach since 2016 and is now at Mills Beach, Mornington. The beach matting is permanently on the sand offering those in wheelchairs, or with limited mobility, the chance to get to the water’s edge dur-
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ing summer. The matting was rolled out on Friday 8 November and will remain until Easter Monday (13 April) with beach accessible wheelchairs available on weekends during patrol hours. The Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula has a Sandcruiser beach wheelchair available for free hire from the Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club. More information about beach access can be found at morn-
pen.vic.gov.au/accessiblebeaches. “Our beaches are for everyone, so I’m extremely pleased to see this fantastic initiative extended to another location. The more people who can access this service the better,” the mayor Cr Sam Hearn said. The shire is also increasing disability access at beaches by upgrading parking, paths and toilets in coastal areas.
Millions poured into beach sand MILLIONS of dollars in taxpayers’ money is being spent restoring two Mornington Peninsula beaches despite experts being unable to find a permanent solution to sand loss. At Portsea, heavy machinery is being used to build a rock wall to protect workers repairing a sandbag sea wall first installed in 2010. At Rosebud, 20,000 cubic metres of sand will be dredged from offshore sandbars and used to renourish two beaches. Rosebud West beach is impassable at high tide and beach boxes have been undermined while the Bay Trail boardwalk has been washed by waves east of the pier. Within four weeks thousands of tonnes of sand will be carted from Mt Martha South Beach to restore sand lost from Mt Martha Beach North. The exercise - paid for with a $1. 5 million election promise made by Flinders MP Greg Hunt – replicates a similar movement of sand in 2010, which was all but gone within three years. DELWP last week said taking sand from end of Mt Martha beach to the other was “a short-term measure”. The works would take three to four weeks and would start when money came through from the federal Environmental Restoration Fund. Although heavy rocks have already been placed against the eroding cliff base at Mt Martha North, the most recent expert report commissioned by the state government could find no way to “restore sand or prevent erosion in the short or long-term along the entirety of the beach” (“Beach repairs
Rocky road: While diggers position rocks to provide a protection barrier for workers on the sandbag sea wall and beach box owners at Mt Martha North wait for sand from the south, sand is also sadly lacking at Safety Beach. Pictures: Gary Sissons (Portsea) and Keith Platt
could cost $4m” The News 30/10/17). “The Victorian government had allocated funding to address erosion at Mt Martha North, and if any of the engineering options in the report had been found to be feasible and effective, they would have been implemented,” land and build environment programs regional manager Dick Ford said. In early November Mr Hunt said the state government was indicating it was willing to “reconsider its position” and would implement the replenishment program while developing a long-term plan (“Lifeline for Mt Martha North beach” The News 11/11/19). A check of Safety Beach near Dromana last Thursday showed that it too was shrinking in width, although
no government agency has yet offered any help. Meanwhile, a big yellow digger continues to position rocks at Portsea for a temporary rock bund that will be removed when the sandbag wall was completed early next year. Work is taking place Monday to Saturday but will stop before Christmas and throughout January and will restart at the beginning of February. Land and built environment program manager John Downs said pedestrians could use the pier during the works and the beach could be reached using scaffold stairs until workers start removing sandbags or if safety becomes an issue. The temporary bund was necessary because of damaging wave and weath-
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The shire at that time called on the state government to first find a solution to the disappearing sand which has receded 25-30 metres along 600 metres of beach. The shire said a permanent rock revetment outlined in a 2016 study by consultants Advisian “by itself will achieve erosion protection but will not guarantee the return of this iconic beach”. Two months later the state government postponed building a permanent rock wall which then-mayor Cr Bryan Payne dismissed as “the final environmental nail in the coffin [which would] permanently destroy the beach”. (“Restore our beach: council demands” The News 4/9/18). Stephen Taylor and Keith Platt
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HUGH Fraser addresses the United Nations climate conference in Madrid, Spain.
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Going chemical free a win for winemakers Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au
programs with the family’s love of the land has produced a wine that is truly outstanding,” BRIT’s president and executive director, Dr Ed Schneider said. Nine finalists were chosen for the top award and runners up included South Australia’s Henschke Wines, Santa Rosa California’s Jackson Family Wines and Portugal’s Herdade dos Grous. Wineries from Chile, Portugal and the United States received medals for their “ground-to-glass” sustainability programs and Jackson Family Wines
ant vines from creating a healthier environment.” The fungus spread by the inter-vine plantings helps the vines combat mildew in their canopies. Crittenden says the estate is “not at the finish line [of sustainability] by any means”. “We’re trying to understand the science and implementing a regenerative system throughout our business.” The estate uses recycled water from the pipeline that runs close to the property from its source at the eastern treatment plant in Bangholme to an
received a platinum multi-brand sustainable winegrowing award. Rollo Crittenden said the move to make Crittenden Estate “regenerative” involved producing compost on site and inter-row cropping – planting peas, oats and rye grass between the rows of vines. “The root systems of these plants have a beneficial fungus that spreads to the root systems of the vines,” he said. “There was a gradual, but noticeable, increase in the health of our vines. “We have healthier, disease resist-
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ocean outfall at Gunnamatta. Bees from two beehives on the property to pollinate “desirable fruiting trees” and solar panels have led to a 60 per cent reduction in energy costs. Rollo Crittenden’s father Garry planted the estate’s first vines in 1982. That two-hectare vineyard more than doubled the amount of land planted with grapevines in the area. While still involved with the estate, Garry Crittenden has handed control to his son Rollo and daughter Zoe, who have continued his passion for exploring the possibilities of introducing new grape varietals. Garry is recognised of being the first Australian winemaker to make commercial quantities of such Italian wines as barbera, nebbilio, docetto and sangiovese and his son and daughter have continued that pioneering tradition by introducing some Spanish grape varieties. Garry Crittenden was inducted as a Melbourne Food and Wine Festival “legend” in 2012 and Rollo was in 2010 named Australian Young Gun of Wine. Rollo Crittenden said winning the BRIT/FIVS award (which he’ll go to the United States to collect it in January) was “humbling … given the calibre of our fellow entrants”.
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CRITTENDEN Estate in Dromana has won international recognition for its efforts to achieve sustainability in making wines. The estate has won the 2020 BRIT/ FIVS international winegrowing competition in the wake of a decision more than a decade ago to stop using chemicals. Estate manager Rollo Crittenden said soil fertility at the Harrisons Road vineyard dropped noticeably about 12 years ago following 25 years’ use of herbicides, pesticides and fungicides. Chemical residues had made the soil “chalky” and lacking in nutrients, which led to vines being “not as healthy as they could be”. The decision to adopt other ways of improving the soil and crop has now culminated in winning the BRIT/ FIVS competition, jointly run by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and FIVS, a Paris-based international federation of sustainability-minded wine organisations. The award was based on the winery’s programs addressing the three elements of sustainability - environmental, economic, and social – as well as its wine’s flavour. The award recognised the quality of the estate’s 2017 Cri de Coeur pinot noir, submitted as proof of the success of Crittenden Estate’s commitment and innovation in sustainable winemaking. “The combination of sustainable
Family tradition: Second generation winemakers Rollo and Zoe Crittenden, main picture, have steered the family’s Dromana vineyard to a chemical-free future. Crittenden Estate founder, Garry Crittenden, inset, working the inter-row cropping system. Pictures: Keith Platt (main) and supplied
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A boomer remembers the night’s most important dance Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au
MURRAY Walding’s The Last Dance revolves around life as a teenager growng up in a bayside suburb. Picture: Supplied
AWKWARD? Yes. Self-conscious? Of course. But, inwardly, there was lots of self-esteem, unlike many of today’s teenagers who are victims to the pressures of social media. These are some of the standout differences that become obvious in a baby boomer’s reflections on life as a teenager while growing up in bayside Melbourne. Murray Walding and his mates grew up around Edithvale and wanted to be part of the surf culture. Friends at school, they expanded their world as soon as one of them could drive and had access to a car. Suddenly the surf was within reach – Point Leo and Phillip Island and later along the west coast to Lorne. Walding has documented their search for fulfilment, recognition and, yes, adulthood, in the appropriately named book The Last Dance with the catchy sub-title of A World of Girls, Go-Gos, Gangs & Giant Waves. Their search for the heart of Saturday night began with lining up outside a dance venue, more often than not a lifesaving club, church hall or former cinema. Out of necessity the dance had to be within walking distance of home. Once inside the darkened interior Walding and his mates would gawk at the girls, sometimes sauntering over to ask for a dance. If the girls stopped looking back or turned to talk to a girlfriend, the walk across the floor would turn into a sheepish walk past, as if on the way to somewhere else. The Last Dance is a quintessential chronicle of the rite of passage common around coastal Australia. It delves into the sometimes-brutal tribalism of rockers, surf-
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ers and sharpies. Still surfing at 68, Walding recently underwent a hip operation, something not uncommon for long-term surfers. He moved to Lorne in the early 1970s (where he also met his wife-to-be, Sharon) after attending Frankston Teachers’ College, now Monash University’s Peninsula campus. “I’ve been in Lorne since way back and have been around the edges of the surf industry since back then, but for the past couple of years I’ve been working as a writer – writing chiefly about surf and beach culture, as well as Australian rock music posters,” Walding says. The Last Dance is his fourth book and was originally planned to be about “the wild years of Melbourne nightlife”. But the more Walding started gathering thoughts and memories, the more he realised it was “a coming of age story set against Melbourne’s discos and dances, and also about surfing”. While there is a bit of artistic license taken in direct quotes and venues, Walding confesses to having “a very detailed memory, which is both a blessing and a curse”. His research at the State Library and listening to compilations of music from the 1970s took him back “to an exact place and time that became a very weird and at times emotional experience”. His research revealed Melbourne had 650 venues between 1958 and 1972, “a phenomenon that had never been fully explored”. There was plenty of material covering “pop and rock gods” but nothing about “how things looked from out on the dance floor and how teenagers of the time interacted”. “I also met lots of fascinating and slightly odd-ball people, some were dodgy
underworld figures, and others were deranged promoters, or go-go girls, bouncers, musos and punters. As much as I’d like those stories to be heard I don’t think it would be wise to put them into print,” Walding says. “The book looks at life growing up in Edithvale and the dances there [Kingston] as well as other venues such as Stonehenge and Shindig and Penthouse.” The relaxing of liquor laws and the emergence of club and pub venues saw the demise of the local dances that bracketed the lives of Walding and his mates. Even the New Year’s Eve lockout at the Great Ocean Road entrance to Lorne is a distant memory. “They’re not like that anymore. The Falls Festival keeps a lot of the kids occupied and there hasn’t been a road block down the street in maybe 25 years,” Walding says. Although a long-standing teacher, Walding ran a surf shop in Lorne and another specialising in original vintage beach posters, but now he “just writes or sells posters online”. Walding says The Last Dance has resonated with many readers “fondly remembering” those first, sometimes awkward but character-building times, when a night was counted a success if you were standing next to a dance partner as the last chords faded in the speakers. “The last dance of the night was the most important in lots of ways. If you hadn’t managed a dance by then, the night was a failure.” The Last Dance is now available for $34.95 at Beaumaris Books, Grumpy Swimmer in Elwood, Thesaurus in Brighton and The Avenue Book Stores, Albert Park and Elsternwick.
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A FRUITFUL PROPOSITION FOR THAT RELAXING RURAL LIFESTYLE WITH a century of history to share, this enchanting farmhouse, set on just over a hectare, is a wonderful opportunity to have that peaceful rural lifestyle and a family friendly work-life balance. Formerly the main homestead to a 40-hectare orchard, the gorgeous home is set well back from the road and features all the expected attributes of a home this age. The interior is resplendent with handsome timber floors and high ceilings with ornate cornices. The original sash windows are particularly eye catching and with an extensive use of timber throughout, the home has a wonderfully upmarket rustic ambience. A bespoke kitchen features Tasmanian Cherrywood and Blackwood timber cabinets and appliances here include a dishwasher and oven with gas cook top. There is a large recess for the fridge and plenty of space for a cute breakfast table. The kitchen opens to a larger dining area that is incorporated into an open plan zone that also comprises a comfortable lounge with wood fire and air-conditioning. The splendid verandahs that run around two sides of the home are fully undercover for maximum enjoyment and beautifully complement the already generous living space. There are three bedrooms that share two full bathrooms, the larger main bedroom has built-in robes and air-conditioning, and a substantial laundry and mud room also features bespoke timber cabinets. Externally, the property continues to impress with two substantial outbuildings well-set up for a variety of home-based businesses. At the front of the property is a huge 270 square metre workshop, with power and on a concrete slab, whilst a charming barn could become an income stream through short-term rentals or convert into a wonderful studio. Flanked by established trees that create a serene oasis of privacy and peace, you will fall in love with this classic home, ideal for entertaining and sharing with family and friends.n
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ADDRESS: 1280 Frankston-Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE FOR SALE: $1,450,000 DESCRIPTION: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, AGENT: Kristen Jones 0426 956 315, Stone Real Estate, Suite 2/1a Main Street, Mornington, 5970 8000 mpnews.com.au
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Meet Karen & Wendy
With over 40 years com bined Real Estate experience, local M ornington Peninsula residents, Karen Taylor & Wendy Gillies bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their roles at Century 21 Hom e Port. Having successfully owned their own agencies, Karen & Wendy are certainly no strangers to hard work and understand the im portance of building a genuine relationship with their clients based on trust, empathy and care. Rest assured, when you choose Karen & Wendy to represent you, that you are working with true professionals, who will be with you every step of the way. For an exceptional Real Estate experience call Karen & Wendy today.
Karen Taylor
Wendy Gillies
0408 991 855 karen.taylor@ century21.com .au
0419 396 328 wendy.gillies@ century21.com .au
Century 21 Home Port Est. 1986
Local team with over 180 years combined Real Estate experience.
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BITTERN
$487,000 - $535,000
IMMACULATE, PRIVATE AND SPACIOUS • 3 bedrooms; master with walk in robe and ensuite • Spacious open plan living and dining with gas log fire • Kitchen with quality appliances and plenty of storage • Paved rear courtyard with room to move • Double lock up garage
HASTINGS
$665,000 - $678,000
MODERN LIVING AT ITS BEST
SEAN CRIMMINS 0411 734 814
• 4 bedrooms; master with large walk in robe and ensuite • 3 living areas including formal lounge • Ducted heating plus two split system air-conditioning units • Large modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Large undercover alfresco entertainment area • Double garage
1/21 PORTSMOUTH ROAD
19 BABINGTON CLOSE
INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT
INSPECT SATURDAY 12:30-1:00PM
$465,000 - $485,000
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$339,000 - $349,000
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0419 955 177
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THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY • Massive 43 square home on 3.3 acres (approx) • Two ensuite bathrooms + powder room • Open-plan family meals area opening to alfresco • Floating floors, carpets to bedrooms and tiled bathrooms and laundry. • 9” vaulted ceilings in foyer
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6/1 HERRING STREET
2368 FRANKSTON FLINDERS ROAD
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INSPECT THURSDAY & SATURDAY 1:30-2:00PM
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DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177
PRACTICAL, SPACIOUS AND PRESENTABLE • Three bedrooms; master with WIR & en-suite • Light and bright open plan living and dining area • Kitchen with plenty of bench/cupboard space • Gas ducted heating, reverse cycle cooling • Outdoor patio • Double lock up garage
$585,000 - $629,0000
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$665,000 - $675,000
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SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME • 4 bedrooms; master with WIR and ensuite • Separate living areas with open plan dining • Spacious kitchen with premium Bosch appliances • Outdoor alfresco area with cafe blinds • Double garage with extra parking for trailer • Established gardens and fruit trees
LUXURY VILLA IN THE HEART OF BITTERN • 3 bedrooms, main with FES & WIR • Caesarstone bench tops & s/steel appliances • Ducted heating & refrigerated cooling • Undercover alfresco area • Timber decking overlooking landscaped gardens • Spotted Gum timber floors & wool blend carpets • Close to shops and transport
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1/2448 FRANKSTON FLINDERS ROAD
18 NEPTUNE STREET
INSPECT SATURDAY 10:00-10:30AM
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DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177
DON McKENZIE 0419 955 177
• 4 bedrooms; master & guest bedrooms with WIR • Ducted heating and cooling throughout • Engineered oak flooring in living area • Floor to ceiling tiled bathrooms • Kitchen with stone benchtops and island • Double garage, aggregate driveway, all landscaping
1/109 High St, Hastings, VIC 3915 03 5979 4412 | enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au baywestrealestate.com.au
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP LOCALS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS? Stockdale & Legge Hastings are supporting Western Ports Christmas giving program for our 8 th year, to help families of our community and you can too! The program supply gifts to around 360 children aged 12 years and under, along with non-perishable food items to make hampers for around 350 families, couples and singles who have registered.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS CHRISTMAS Our office will have a Christmas tree that you may donate non-perishable food items or toys for children aged 12 years and under, we will ensure your donation get to a deserving family in our local community. Help us spread the joy this Christmas! Please note; violent toys, weapons or any illegal items will not be accepted. All donations must be donated by the 13th of December.
Donations welcome to 69 High Street. Hastings For more information contact Holly on 5979 4177 or email hastings@stockdaleleggo.com.au
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AGENTS CHOICE
COTTAGE CHARM
30 ACRES OF SKYE
EMBRACING the charm of yesteryear with a generous splash of contemporary flair, this character-filled weatherboard cottage delivers an abundance of warmth and appeal in this sought-after neighbourhood close to George Pentland Botanic Gardens. Featuring traditional high ceilings, decorative plaster work, original hardwood floors and a welcoming entrance hall that celebrates the heritage of the home, there is also a fantastic open fireplace to the formal lounge room. A freestanding cooker is a nice contrast against the sleek black cabinets in the kitchen, there is also a dishwasher and through the French doors you step out to an enticing entertaining deck with built-in bench seating. A spacious main bedroom has built-in robes, there is a smaller second bedroom and the second living area could transition to a third bedroom if required, with all sharing an updated bathroom with walk-in shower, double stone-top vanity and attractive subway tiles. Set behind an electronic gate with a secure front yard, the exterior is enhanced by landscaped gardens and the single garage does have rear access. An enchanting package sure to impress young executives or downsizers.n
SITUATED on 12.14 hectares, this large family home is set well back from the road for great privacy and full use of this magnificent land holding. Catering for extended families, there are two kitchens, both with plenty of cupboard and bench space, three bathrooms, including an ensuite to the master bedroom and four more bedrooms with built-in robes. External improvements to the property include an in-ground swimming pool, a brick threecar carport and a secure Colorbond shed for machinery. The property is zoned Rural Conservation (RCZ) and has convenient access to Ballarto Road with schools, medical and shopping facilities available in nearby Carrum Downs.n
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ADDRESS: 2 Balcombe Street, FRANKSTON FOR SALE: $600,000 DESCRIPTION: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car AGENT: Ben Crowder 0407 557 758, Community Real Estate, 7/20-22 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza, 9708 8667
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ADDRESS: 580 Ballarto Road, SKYE FOR SALE: Contact Agent for Price AGENT: David Olding 0408 358 891, Nichols Crowder, 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 9775 1535
1 Merricks Beach Road
Merricks Beach
Private Sale A classic coast and country lifestyle awaits with this superb 20 acre property moments from the beach offering a four-bedroom home for refined rural living and pristine pastures for horses or cattle. With Hanns Creek flowing peacefully along the rear boundary and sandy Merricks Beach just down the road, this private rural tranquility can be yours. With six main paddocks, this manageable holding is perfectly suited to small scale grazing or equestrian pursuits - all just moments from beaches, wineries and charming towns.
2385 Frankston-Flinders Road,
Bittern Cottage
Private Sale
178a Pearcedale Road, Pearcedale
Steeped in local history and uniquely positioned with main road frontage, ideal for a business or tourism venture, Bittern Cottage has been a landmark for more than a century. Built in 1915 as the homestead for a rural property and more recently run as a popular French provincial restaurant, the Victorian-style building retains its original features with open fireplaces, formal rooms, a delightful front veranda and colourful traditional gardens.
Private Sale
SECLUDED MANOR A private enclave of epic proportions with 10 manicured acres, a sprawling six-bedroom manor home complete with flood-lit tennis court all affording a life of luxury and serenity. This remarkable oasis will accommodate the largest of families in style. From the imposing columned entry to the sandstone-paved entertaining terrace large enough to host a wedding, this impressive residence has been crafted to cater for every occasion. Three vast living zones include a meals and family room beside an incredible kitchen featuring granite benches, Smeg oven and induction cooktop, built-in microwave and coffee machine. Three bedrooms are set near a large rumpus room with kitchenette and bathroom, there is a sumptuous formal lounge and dining room which connects to the master bedroom and study. All the living areas open to the verandah that steps down to the paved courtyard.
Ian Johnson 0490 042 458
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INTRODUCING
W AT E R F A L L G A R D E N S ROSEBU D
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A boutique community of luxury, 3 bedroom single level homes. These residences, in the heart of an established neighbourhood in Rosebud, set the scene for a new enclave of luxurious living. Combining
All homes feature:
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Premium finishes including stone benchtops Quality appliances Master with WIR & ensuite 6 star energy rating Low maintenance living
cosmopolitan inner-city styling with a sublime coastal setting, located opposite Bay Views Golf Course and only a short drive to Rosebud beach. Development by:
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D is p l a y s u it e loc at e d a t 69 Hov e Roa d , Ro s e b u d Open Wednesday 5 - 5.30pm 5 - 5.30pm Thursday Saturday As Advertised or By Appointment
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N P L E AS E C O N TAC T:
Robert Bowman: 0417 173 103 robert@bowmanandcompany.com.au
Darren Sadler: 0448 947 622 darren.sadler@granger.com.au
69-77 Hove Road & 59 Fairway Grove, Rosebud
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Where eagles dare
Leafy refined living
SaFety Beach 6 The Cove
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• Stunning home positioned on one of the highest levels in Martha Cove
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• Tranquil 903sqm (approx) of beautifully landscaped, verdant gardens
For sale $1,535,000
• This imposing 3 level residence offers approx 48 squares of indoor & outdoor living
Inspect OFI or by appointment
• Footsteps to Toorak College and minutes to the village and local beaches
Inspect OFI or by appointment
• Enormous living areas, 4 oversized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + powder room
Stuart cox 0417 124 707 stuartc@jlbre.com.au
• Elegant residence offering 3BR plus study with formal & informal living zones
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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL
60% SOLD
For Sale
28-40 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs
The Best and Last Industrial Land in Carrum Downs
INDOOR SPORTS AND PLAY CENTRE DESIGNED from the ground up, Mornington Indoor Sports Centre is a state-of the-art facility providing well organised indoor competitions for cricket, netball and soccer sides from across the peninsula. The vast interior has a large seating space, there is a snack bar and a fully-licensed sports bar. Another dimension to the business is the incorporation of Inflatable Land Mornington which features several themed play areas which hosts about 800 birthday parties per year.n
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Indoor Sports and Play Centre, MORNINGTON FOR SALE: $595,000 WIWO AGENT: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353, Kevin Wright Commercial, 1/26 McLaren Place, Mornington, 5977 2255
A very rare opportunity whether you are an owner occupier, developer or investor to buy land in Carrum Downs most recent, modern and LAST industrial subdivision Allotments range from 1000sqm* - 2940sqm* Each allotment is fully serviced, flat, well-proportioned and comes with a Town Planning to build at a site coverage that will never be seen again Get in quick, Stage 1 already sold, Stage 2 50% sold *approx.
9775 1535 nicholscrowder.com.au
Josh Monks 0409 335 179 James Dodge 0488 586 896 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs 3201
For Lease
For Sale
Mornington’s Best Hospitality Opportunity
Private Lifestyle Property
9 Main Street, Mornington
580 Ballarto Road, Skye
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Currently under construction (expected comp. Feb 2020) Two separate floors suitable for a restaurant, café, hospitality or office spaces Ground floor – 88.5sqm* First floor – 240sqm* (incl. balcony) Full provisions provided for food uses Permitted liquor licence Bay views and parking at rear
5925 6005 nicholscrowder.com.au
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Jamie Stuart 0412 565 562 Tanya Scagliarini 0438 289 859 4/230 Main Street, Mornington, 3931
Huge family home situated on 30 acres* of land 5 bedrooms, 3 with BIR’s and large master with ensuite 3 bathrooms 2 kitchens 2 studies 12 x 6m* Colorbond machine shed 10.5 x 5.5m* 3 car brick carport In-ground swimming pool
Zoned Rural Conservation Zone (RCZ)
Renato Daniele 0414 733 500 2/333 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong, 3175
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*approx.
David Olding 0408 358 891 1 Colemans Road, Carrum Downs, 3201
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THE PENINSULA’S ONLY EXCLUSIVELY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT Business Sale - Mornington
For Sale - Mornington Mornington Freehold
Prominent Main Street Cafe
• Quality Investment opportunity • Located in the busy industrial area with easy access to Mornington Tyabb Rd and Watt Rd • Factory of approx. 360sqm with 120sqm carport • Onsite parking plus street parking • Situated opposite popular café
• Long standing café in Mornington • Catering for breakfast / lunch trade • Located beach end of Main Street • Currently doing 60 kgs of coffee pw • Time to sell and return to the corporate world
Sale Price: $940,000 Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353
Sale Price: $350,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Business Sale - Dromana
For Sale - Mornington Peninsula Electrical Business
Cafe & Restaurant • Beautiful, tastefully fitted out fully licensed café & restaurant • Full commercial kitchen • Seating for over 100 people • Directly opposite the beach • Huge potential to increase business through evening trading • Excellent rent & lease terms • Inspection only by appointment
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Business Sale - Mornington
Business Sale - Mount Eliza Brood Cafe
Brunch Time
• Perfectly positioned café in the heart of Mt Eliza • Exceptional new fit out with large commercial kitchen • This business ticks all the boxes so move quickly • Solid takings and great lease package • Liquor Licence
• Corner cafe with great exposure and huge clientele • Ideally located in busy Mornington Industrial Area • Great long lease and low rent • Takings of approx. $7,900pw • Currently open 6am-2.30pm 5days per week with potential to increase summer trade
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Sale Price: $220,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353
Sale Price: $265,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
For Lease - Mornington
Mornington Industrial Park
Business Sale - Hastings
Business Sale - Rosebud
Business Sale - Mornington
Indoor Play Centre
• Office/Warehouse of approx. 200sqm • Rear roller door • Full kitchen with grease trap • Shared common area parking • Currently used as a bingo venue
• Outstanding reviews on social media • Specialising in birthday parties and private hires • Currently open 6 days with scope for 7 day trading • Additional 260sqm currently in planning stage of rebuild
Lease Price: $3,000pcm + GST + OG Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Sale Price: $450,000 Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
Business Sale - Sorrento
Sale Price: $595,000 + SAV Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353
Indoor Sports Centre
• State of the Art Indoor Sports Centre • Established for 11 years and provides organised competitions for netball, cricket and soccer • Fully licenced sports bar • Major inflatable area hosting around 800 birthday parties per year Sale Price: $595,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353
Business Sale - Rosebud
Business Sale - Rosebud
Rosebud Milkbar & Takeaway
• Long standing business of over 60 years • Situated opposite Rosebud Secondary College • Great business with excellent equipment • Great lease and reasonable rent • Included on premises is a 2BR dwelling •Perfect for husband and wife team Sale Price: $129,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353
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OFFICES FOR LEASE ( Mornington unless specified)
FlatBlk Boutique Cafe
• Well established business with regular clientele • Cute and quirky small heritage listed space • Great for an owner operator as it’s easy to run • Potential to increase to 7 day tradingperiod • No. 9 tram included makes a great conversation piece Sale Price: $89,950 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
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Bang Bang Pizza
• Great location, opposite beach, plenty of foot traffic • Computerised with database of 4,000 customers • Excellent rent of $2,585pcm+GST+OG • Turnover of $400,000pa • Open 5pm-9pm seven days per week Sale Price: $95,000 WIWO Contact: Andrew Walsh 0419 889 353
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Jukes Takeaway
• Busy takeaway business with as new fitout • Open 7 days a week from 11.30am till 8.30pm • Great location on busy Pt Nepean Road • Reasonable rent with great lease package
SHOPS FOR LEASE 5/117-133 Main Street - 164sqm $7,917pcm+GST+OG 113A Nepean Hwy, Seaford - 60sqm $2,080pcm+GST+OG St Andrews Beach – 180m2 $3,334pcm+OG 14 Progress Street, 250m2 LEASED MEDICAL FOR LEASE 1537 Pt Nepean Rd Rosebud – 620sqm $15,000pcm+GST+OG WAREHOUSE / SHOWROOM 32/1140 Nepean Hwy - 200sqm
$3,000pcm+GST+OG
Sale Price: $75,000 + SAV Contact: Kevin Wright 0417 564 454
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Can history repeat itself in Mt Martha? THE question being asked is “can history repeat itself in Mt Martha” with the appointment of Gary Sanford as Mt Martha Community Bank Branch Manager? With the pending retirement of Kerry Debenardi the current Mt Martha Community Bank Branch Manager on the 31st December Gary has accepted the Branch Managers position and will officially start his induction on Monday 16th. In March 2001 Gary became the inaugural Branch Manager of the Rye & District Community Bank branch, which expanded to open the Dromana Community Bank branch in 2007 and the Rosebud Community Bank branch in 2013, all under Gary’s management. This has been a success story within the Community Bank network that saw this Group become one of the largest Community Bank companies in Australia. With over $10 Million funded back to local not for profit community groups and its shareholders, we can only hope that similar success can be achieved with Gary’s engagement with the local Mt Martha community. Gary said “ The last 18 years of my 43 year banking career have increased my enjoyment of being involved in looking after customers finance and banking needs to a very high level of satisfaction. I am very passionate about the Community Bank model and how it works to provide a win win for everyone, particularly the local community.” Gary has lived on the Mornington Peninsula for over 55 years and is well known through his engagements with many community groups and sporting clubs. He has resided in Mt Martha for the last 29 years, where he has raised his 4 daughters with his also well known supporting wife Bronwyn. They now have two grandchildren and are both enjoying this stage of their lives. Gary said “ I am really looking forward to building on the foundations that have been established with the Mt Martha Community Bank,
which opened in 2011. The local company a franchisee of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd operates the Mt Martha Community Bank and is ready for me to really engage with the local community and to work with it to support and grow it’s Community contribution” Even with the success of the Rye, Dromana & Rosebud Community Bank group it is surprising that the community does not fully understand how the Community Bank model works. Gary said “Not many people know that the Franchise agreements Community Banks operate under have 80% of the profits they each make going back in community funding’s. Also, they don’t seem to know or believe that Community Bank branches can look after “all” levels of banking, including larger Business Banking customers” Nick Roberts the Chairman of Mt Martha Community Bank Board said “ I welcome Gary as the new manager of our Bank and look forward with confidence to him building on the solid foundation that has been established by retiring manager Kerry Debenardi.” Anyone wishing to contact Gary about their banking needs or how the Community Bank model works can contact the Mt Martha Community Bank branch on 5974 2483.
CHRISTMAS is always a great time of year, however, finding the right gift can constantly be a struggle. With recent trends heading towards gifting an experience rather than materialistic gifts, we have found the perfect gifts for your family this Christmas. Give a gift of a theatre experience! Theatre brings an array of emotions from laughter and joy to something moving and fulfilling. With so many different shows coming to Frankston Arts Centre, you’ll finally have all your Christmas shopping done before Christmas day.
May. Want something different? Then we have the Victorian of the year Archie Roach come to sing his hit songs that speak about his life journey with his ingenious lyrical work leaving everyone with a show they’ll never forget. If that wasn’t enough we have tribute bands to delight - The Best of the Bee Gees with Colin Petersen (the original drummer), Leaving Jackson - Johnny Cash and June Carter and Damien Leith’s tribute to Roy Orbison.
Welcome: Nick Roberts Chair of the Mt Martha Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd welcomes’ Gary Sanford as the Banks new manager.
ALLSORTS
SECURE STORAGE BRAND NEW Give the gift that keeps on giving FACILITY
Perfect gift for a night out For that mother-daughter bonding experience, then we recommend the PLOS – Momma Mia! Musical. ABBA’s hits tell the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. There is plenty of options for the drama-lover in your family including favourite classics like Summer of the Seventeenth Doll or Animal Farm. For the ballet lover there’s many choices including Moscow Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty and for the Opera fan don’t miss Opera Australia’s modern take on Carmen. For the hard to buy for man in your life We all have that man in our lives that is a struggle to buy for however Bunning’s gift cards or the funny mugs only go so far every Christmas. If he loves to laugh or listens to music all the time, then we’ve got you covered. The Comedy Festival Roadshow comes back to Frankston with a killer line-up that will make him laugh the night away on Sunday 3
A gift the whole family will love Arriving with rave reviews from their ongoing tour, The Greatest Magic Show finally comes to Frankston for the first time on Saturday 11 January at 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm. Want to see your favourite children’s books come to life? We have The Gruffalo’s Child based on the much loved picture book and sequel to the original Gruffalo story. Or consider The 91-Storey Treehouse, where you join in on the new adventures of Andy and Terry as they explore their treehouse full of deserted islands and much more. These are only some of the exciting and fun shows that will get your little ones imaginations to go wild. Come see why everyone is talking about these great family shows at Frankston Arts Centre. Want more? Can’t Choose? Get a gift card! These are only some of the show’s we have in our wonderful Christmas package that is chock-full of fantastic shows perfect for various theatre experiences. See what experience you want to gift this Christmas at www.thefac. com.au
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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
Common sense to lower speed limits on some roads Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s announcement of a [two-year] trial lowering of speed limits on many roads across the peninsula is a proactive move to reduce the peninsula’s soaring road toll (“Peninsula speed limits to be cut” The News 4/12/19). Speeding remains the leading behavioural factor in death and injuries on our roads, contributing to about 40 per cent of road fatalities. The peninsula has the highest road toll while roads and conditions are comparable to other municipalities. A trial of lower speed limits on some of our roads is a common sense initiative in an effort to lower road trauma. Yes, there are other areas that require addressing, however speed remains the largest factor. Lowering speed limits can increase traffic flow and road safety for users. An example of this is the recently reduced speed limit on Jones Road, Somerville from 80kph to 60kph and traffic now flows at a more even pace, including roundabouts, and entry to Jones Road from side streets is easier and safer. Coolart Road was notorious for accidents and death, lowering the speed limit from 90kph to 80kph has notably decreased both injury and fatalities. Councillors have an agenda to make our road travel and lives safer, so when we leave home we stand a better chance of returning safely. It’s easy to be complacent until road trauma strikes and a loved one is lost. Len Minty, Somerville
Speed not the issue I am very concerned about Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s knee jerk and misguided reaction in lowering speed limits across the peninsula. This year there have been 14 deaths (pray no more occur) and last year there were two deaths. Last year and this year the road speeds have been pretty much the same. There have been some road works and improvements around the peninsula along with some speed limit reductions this year, seemingly to no avail. If you look on the map showing where and who has been killed - pedestrian, driver, passenger, motorcyclist - it looks like possibly eight or more of the deaths were not in areas where the speed was 100. A death toll of 14 is way too many and I express my condolences and sorrow to all those involved in this road trauma - families, friends and emergency services personal. If only two people were killed last year and 14 this year without any reduction in speed limits, then I would suggest that speed is not the real issue. Lower the road speed limits from 100kph to 80kph by all means, but please councillors, don’t let that be the end of it. Fix the roads. Fix blind spots. Put in more ripple strips to warn road users of dangerous intersections. Cut back trees. Put signs at dangerous intersections and black spots. Be proactive on social media to better get the message across regarding driving to condi-
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tions, driving to experience, being a respectful driver and road user. I can’t help but feel that the idea of cutting speeds from 100 to 80 on certain roads is a bit of a smoke screen to the real problem. If it saves one life, then fantastic, but how do we save all the rest? Paul Mercurio, Tyabb
Costly hydrogen Kawasaki’s proposed coal to hydrogen plant in the Latrobe Valley would have to be classed as the most environmentally damaging way of making hydrogen in the world (“Start on Latrobe Valley hydrogen supply” The News 4/12/19). With runaway global warming taking off as it is, we don’t need more coal burnt so that Japan can say its industry is running on clean energy. And all this because AGL, the present owner of all that coal, wants to make a few extra bucks out of its dead asset of brown coal in the Latrobe Valley. The same AGL that seems hell bent on destroying the environment in Western Port with its proposed gas import plant at Crib Point. Is it any wonder that people are fed up with our political leaders if they see $100 million subsidy put into this environmentally untenable project. Corporate welfare for the chosen ones, but people are sleeping on the street because there is no money available for public housing. I for one don’t think it is good enough to enable Japan to use the dirtiest hydrogen on earth while we are lumbered with the industrial waste of the process. Shame on both the state and federal governments for wasting taxpayer’s money on something that will harm Australians and the people of this planet. Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach
Let kids be kids I was appalled to see on TV recently a hysterical 16-year-old girl representing adult climate preaching adults. It is sad that an immature girl, Greta Thunberg, is being exploited as a puppet by hidden adults. It was a distressing sight and I fear that this massive exposure will affect her for the rest of her life. Comments such as those in a letter described here as a young woman are wrong (“Young encouraged to ‘rattle chains’ of old climate deniers” Letters 3/12/19). She is a young girl. She is being fed a meal of claims that, I believe, need close scrutiny before being promulgated. Leave this girl in peace and let mature, experienced and knowledgeable adults deal with this complex situation. When adults have finally unravelled all claims and counter claims and produced a worthwhile policy, explain its desirability to students. Howard Bull, Mornington
Debatable climate When considering the current emotional debate about climate change, history shows we have always had recurring natural severe climatic events without human involvement.
Geological information over millions of years, such as tropical forests in Antarctica and the UK and sea shells show central Australia was once under water. Shells have also been found deep in UK mines. In Aboriginal times, 7000-10 000 years ago, there was a world wide 100 metre rise in seal levels from a big ice melt, creating Port Phillip and isolating Tasmania. In the 1700s, a volcanic eruption in Iceland put acid rain over the UK. Krakatoa’s dust cloud circulated the earth, temperatures dropped and crops failed in Europe, Australian droughts, floods and bushfires are recurring history. In 1921 Australian politicians and bureaucrats were eager to deny the image of Australia as being drought-prone lest this deter immigrants (political spin even in those days). Australia is prone to drought because of its geographic location. Records from 1858 show frequent droughts: the nine-year Australia wide drought from 1895; most states 1911 to 1916; World War II big drought 1939 to 1945. In the 1960s the Thomson Dam was built to “drought proof” Melbourne, with only the Cardinia dam being built since. There have been recurring floods, including in Melbourne in 1852 and in 1934, extending to Gippsland . Bushfires, including Victoria’s Black Thursday in 1851 and December 1938, with Dromana wiped out including loss of the Woman Haters Society Hall. Keith Murley, Blairgowrie
Message massage I am becoming increasingly alarmed about our social media. It seems many school students are not getting sufficient sleep because they’re always engaged on the phone or the pad until late. Other stories include children commonly being harassed or bullied on this media, some to such an extent that a few children have suicided. The trading of certain photographs is endemic among children. Everywhere you go, people are looking at the phone. Too many drivers are causing fatal accidents because they just have to look at that phone. While driving, I have nearly hit a few people stepping off the footpath in front of me, head down, looking at the phone. Even our unbelievable American president tries to rule the world and bully other governments, by Twitter. And then there are the ratbags: some fool risks his life and that of others by recording his outrageous conduct and scores a million “hits”. Or he has a singing cat and scores two million. Worst of all are the great campaigns, the most recent being the schoolgirl Greta Thunberg movement. Gullible children around the world, not understanding a single thing about the changing climate, are in link-step with this kid and her very simplistic opinions. The most wonderful gift to the wind and solar power industries and exploited to the absolute maximum. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington
End of year tidy-up Just as I was packing up the quill and ink for the festive season and putting my walking frame into 4x4 mode to go down the beach, up pops John Cain (“Young encouraged to ‘rattle chains’ of old climate deniers” Letters 3/12/19) and his
deputy, Rupert Steiner (“Call to cool it” Letters 3/12/19) with a few assertions that just need to be addressed. First, congratulations to Mr Cain, who has upset everyone over the age of 66 by putting them in the elderly bracket. But then again, with experience comes wisdom or something like that. Mr Cain obviously has no time for history or learning from the past but then again, which is what becomes of living a blinkered existence. As for his movies, yes I have watched them and, as I have said before, something needs to be done. But just like in the song, he then goes and spoils it all by saying something stupid like “islands being inundated.” Typical. Boost your argument by sensationalism. Please Mr Cain, enlighten me. What were the names of these Islands and where were they. As for Mr Steiner, well, I have no trouble with the young asking questions. I just ask that they check their facts and do a bit of homework before making statements that are blatantly wrong. Lastly, before my poor old body gives out, I’d just like to wish all readers of The News a safe and very enjoyable Xmas-New Year break. Michael G Free, Mount Martha
Unions paid off Thankfully, the union busting “Ensuring Integrity Bill” did not get passed. Do we need a Ensuring Integrity Bill? Yes, but it must also take into account the corporate mafia. I mean when was the last time you heard of a union president compromised with 23 million breaches of money laundering, counter terrorism financing laws, and “indifference” toward paedophiles and then walking away with a $2.69 million pay out? No need for a Royal Banking Commission. We need an Ensuring Integrity Bill directed specifically at elected officials and “public servants”. Anyone who thinks these people are not corrupt should consider that day in and day out they abuse our trust and expectations: Prime Minister Scott Morrison/NSW police commissioner/investigation into Energy Minister Angus Taylor, Murray-Darling Basin Authority. We need an Ensuring Integrity Bill of rights that everyone is treated equal under the law. “Taxpayers who voluntarily disclose their illegal offshore assets will avoid criminal investigation and penalties will be capped at 10 per cent and, for some, no penalties at all. While the poor sod who screws up their return in “good faith” or who is found “guilty” incorrectly by the ATO will be hounded to the end of days for repayment of $5000. Time to plug the legal gap between aristocrats and peasants As a result of union activism on our behalf we enjoy: annual leave (1936); annual leave loading (1973); industrial awards (1908); penalty rates (1947); maternity leave (2011); superannuation (1986); equal pay for women (1969); health and safety compensation and workers’ compensation (1902); unions agitated for many years to ban the use of asbestos, succeeding in the 1980s; sick leave (1920); long service leave (1951); redundancy pay, shift and uniform allowance, meal breaks, rest breaks (1973); unfair dismissal protection (1971). Union bashers, give back these “entitlements”. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
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Electric light battle rages in Frankston Compiled by Cameron McCullough JOHN Ditchburn, managing director Frankston and District Gas and Electric Company, acknowledging receipt of Council’s letter of 6th October in regard to electrification of public lamps in Frankston, pointing out there is no obligation on his company to supply current except under the terms of the agreement between the parties. His company was quite prepared to undertake this work as soon as they have an agreement with the Council for a period of years. It would be necessary to provide a separate current for the public lamps, and this would involve an outlay of at least. £100. He had already suggested that a subcommittee of the Council be appointed to deal with this matter to discuss details. He also pointed out that electric lighting companies need not supply current to a lamp which is situated more than 75 yards from the distributing main, except under special arrangement. The location of present lamps and their proximity to mains, and of any, could not well be discussed by letter. In regard to the immediate extension of the electric lighting system to Somerville and Hastings, his company was not prepared to undertake the work owing to the increase in the present estimate in carrying out the work, as against earlier estimates, made at the time these towns were included in the Order-in-Council. They were, however, prepared to consider a proposal for the excision from the Order of the area comprising
these towns in favour of the Council. Also a supply by the company of electric current in bulk should the Council be disposed to undertake the work itself. In regard to continuance of the present gas lighting system, owing to the high cost of renewals due to the condition of the lanterns, the company could not see its way to accept a rate of £4 per lamp per annum until the new electric lighting contract can be arranged. The secretary said the Order inCouncil was dated April, 1916, and was to continue in force for a period of thirty years. Cr. Oates: After ten years the Council has the right to purchase at a valuation. Cr. Mason moved that the whole of the Council, together with the engineer and the shire solicitor, be a committee to go into the lighting question at an early date to be arranged with Mr. Ditchburn. Cr. Howell thought the Council should meet the shire solicitor first to see how they stood. The company had already been advised that the penalties would be enforced if the agreement was not carried out by 1st January, 1920. The company had advised the Seaford Progress Association that it held the sole rights over Seaford, and that no other company could come in. Yet they proposed to abandon their agreement as regards Somerville and Hastings. They wanted all the fat, and none of the lean. Cr. Armstrong supported the motion to go into the matter at once and get a
definite, understanding. Cr. Latham thought it important that the Council should confer with its solicitor. If there was a proper agreement, why not bind the company to it? If the company agreed to do certain things, it should be compelled to carry them out. Cr. Griffeth said the Order-in-Council could be revoked. The legal aspect had to be ascertained. Cr. Mason agreed to amend the resolution in the direction indicated by Cr. Howell, and the motion was carried *** A DANCE under the auspices of the Frankston branch of the Returned Soldiers Association will be held on Saturday night, 20th December. *** NEXT Sunday afternoon the Frankston Brass Band will play outside, opposite the Pier Tea House from 3 o’clock till 4 30. *** XMAS Treat – In response to an invitation from the Frankston School Committee the mothers of the children attended a meeting on Thursday afternoon, for the purpose of taking steps to give the youngsters a Christmas treat before break-up of the school. The following ladies were elected a Committee – Mesdames Johns, (chair) Purdy, (secretary) Whitehead, Arthur, Wells, Norris, Croskell, Scarborough, and Misses Tulloch, McHugh, Gale and McFarlane. Mr Mark Brody outlined the intentions of the school committee and the head master supplied details. It was decided that a grand Christmas Tree be loaded with 240 presents,
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yearly subscribers. Visitors fees are payable in advance. *** DENTISTRY – Mr F. N. Fairs, wishes to thank his many patients for their support during the last seven years, and wishes to intimate that he has sold his Somerville connection to Mr A. Lisle, who will visit Somerville every Tuesday. *** A PLEASING function took place at Osborne House on Monday evening when members of the Frankston Presbyterian Church met to say farewell to Mrs Cowan, Miss Cowan and Mr. Cowan. Miss Cowan, who has officiated as organist for some time was presented by the Minister, Mr Brodie, on behalf of the congregation, with a handsome suit case (inscribed) and handbag. He referred to the valuable services rendered by her in church work and particularly as organist. The departure from the district of the guests would be greatly regretted. A splendid programme was submitted, the following contributing to the harmony of the evening. Miss McCelland, Miss Bradbury, Miss Tulloch and Miss Feltman, Messrs Thomas, Carrol, Cowan Mellor, Norris and Brodie. *** CORONER’S Enquiry – The enquiry into the circumstances attending the recent motor fatality at Frankston has been adjourned owing to the illness of a witness. *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 12 December 1919
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Coasting along: Heatherhill made light work of Moorooduc’s total of 150. Picture: Andrew Hurst
Pearcedale fall to Pines, Mt Martha trounce Seaford Tigers, and Boneo scrape through By Brodie Cowburn
PENINSULA
PEARCEDALE have slumped to an outright loss against Pines at home. After being bowled out for 85 on day one, Pines declared at 0/95 to set themselves up for a shot at an outright win. Pearcedale’s second innings went a little better, but they still gave Pines an opening to come back in and chase them down. They were bowled out for 121 of 54 overs. Pines made quick work of the rest of the day, reaching their target after 23 overs to secure a second innings victory. At Ditterich Reserve, Main Ridge and Red Hill’s contest went down to the wire. Main Ridge set a target of 231 runs on day one. Red Hill started well on day two, and at 2/102 looked in a good position. They quickly fell to 6/153, leaving the tail order with a lot of work to do. Number seven batsman Adam Slack helped with a late innings effort of 36 runs but it wasn’t quite enough to get Red Hill over the line. The Hillmen ended up all out for 220, 11 runs short of a win. Somerville had a tough task ahead of them on day two of their match
against Long Island, having to chase down 296 to get a result. Somerville put together a good team performance, with each of their top seven batsmen reaching double digit figures. None of them went on to make huge scores though, costing Somerville any chance of a win. Somerville were bowled out for 253, handing Long Island the victory. Long Island bowler Andrew Tweddle was the best performer on the day, posting figures of 7/65 off 24 overs. At Bruce Park, Heatherhill were able to defeat Moorooduc. They reached their target of 150 without too much trouble.
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ROSEBUD have fallen agonisingly short of a win against Dromana. Rosebud were chasing 267 to win at Olympic Park, and got off to a good start with a 90 run opening stand. Opener Kane Donald was impressive, scoring 84. The Buds were travelling along well, and at 8/261 needed just six runs to win with two wickets in hand. Rosebud lost their final two wickets without scoring a run, dooming then to a narrow six run loss. Dromana bowler Ben Brittain took the final two wickets,
and posted figures of 6/83 for the day. A tail order collapse also cost Hastings a chance of getting a win against Delacombe Park. Chasing 259 to win, Hastings started well and were sitting pretty at 1/89. Robert Hearn’s half century helped them get off to a good start. Hastings chipped away at their target, and at 7/250 needing 9 runs to win, were in an excellent position to win. A tail end capitulation saw Hastings go all out for 255, four runs short of a victory. At Cyril Fox Reserve, Crib Point were able to chase down Carrum’s total of 257 to claim a three wicket win. At Ferrero Reserve, Mt Martha bounced back from their first innings defeat against Seaford Tigers to claim a second innings victory. The Tigers’ second innings was disastrous, being bowled out for just 48. Mt Martha bowler Max McKenzie posted figures of 6/25 off 12 overs. Mt Martha chased down their target with five wickets in hand.
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BONEO have scraped over the line for a thrilling win against Rye. Chasing 151 to win, Boneo had some struggles and at 6/108 looked to be in
a bit of trouble. The tail end was able to hold on, and Boneo ended up passing their target with just one wicket in hand, Rye came in for a second innings to close out the day and finished at 7/71. Carrum Downs had less trouble in their clash against Skye, securing a thumping outright win. After being bowled out for 37 on day one, Skye were in huge trouble. Carrum Downs ended up making 181 in their first innings, and bowled Skye out again for 80 to secure the outright victory. Michael Flahive was the pick of the bowlers, with figures of 6/37 off 13 overs. He also took 5/3 in the first innings to round out his man of the match showing. At Peninsula Reserve, Tyabb weren’t able to defend their small total of 105 against Frankston YCW. The Stonecats passed their target with five wickets in hand. Stuart Plunkett top scored with 35 runs. Seaford were able to easily defend their total of 307 against Balnarring on Saturday. Balnarring worked hard but were bowled out for 196, well short of where they needed to be to get a win. Seaford bowler Dil Pageni posted his best ever bowling figures, taking 6/47.
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FLINDERS have held on to grab a thrilling win over Mt Eliza. Flinders had a tough day ahead of them to defend their total of 125, but started well. Mt Eliza got off on the wrong foot when they lost their two openers for a combined total of just two runs. Mt Eliza’s middle order steadied the ship, and at 7/109 they looked as if they might go on to grab a victory. Unfortunately for them, a late collapse saw them finish all out for 115, 10 runs short of a result. Despite an excellent century from opening batsman Daniel Warwick, Baxter fell short in their battle against Peninsula OB. Chasing 235 to win, Baxter had a difficult task ahead of them on day two. Outside of Warwick’s heroics, Baxter were disappointing. Their next best scoring batsman scored just 13 runs, and the side ended up all out for 190 runs. Baden Powell had a better day on day two against Sorrento, after they slumped to a loss on day one.
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Miller to decide after Victory clash SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie THE fate of Langwarrin triallists Sammy Orritt from Mornington and Jordon “Kaka” Avraham from Peninsula Strikers will be decided after Saturday’s clash with Melbourne Victory. Langy gaffer Scott Miller wants to see how they perform against the third-tier NPL outfit in a friendly that kicks off at 11am at Lawton Park. Another triallist, Strikers forward John Prescott, flew back to England last weekend and won’t return until next month but Miller will make a call on all three after the Victory game. Should he want to sign them it then becomes a matter of agreeing terms. It emerged last week that Scottish striker John Baird will not be returning to Lawton Park and it looks likely that the journeyman goalscorer will head to Western Australia with his family. Baird is currently seeing out a short-term deal back in Scotland with Raith Rovers. Meanwhile rumours of player movement at Peninsula Strikers continue and State 2 rival Berwick City seems to be the destination of choice for some of the players mentioned. If Langy doesn’t agree terms with Prescott he could join Michael Hoogendyk, Oscar Marsden and Danny Brooks in a move to Jack Thomas Reserve. Big “Hoogs” isn’t locked in though as Knox and Brandon Park have shown interest. “Brooksy” may pursue a move to NPL3 and Springvale White Eagles could be an option but Berwick is reported to be keen on signing him. “Kaka” and teenage winger Matt Harrington continue to be linked to Mornington while midfielder Grant Lane is set to join Boronia and goalkeeper Colin McCormack has stepped away from the game due to family and work commitments. Former president and long-serving player Trevor Johnston has ended a 25-year association with Strikers and has joined the coaching staff at Berwick City under head coach Gerry McDonagh and assistant Shane Duhau. It’s believed that Johnston was keen on a coaching position at Strikers but was not interviewed. Strikers president Adrian Scialpi is adamant that the club is developing a senior squad which will be successful and he is keen to oversee a devel-
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Decision time: Sam Orritt (left) and Jordan Avraham will know the outcome on Saturday of their trial with Langwarrin. Pictures: John Punshon.
opment pathway that feeds from the junior club into the senior club. “We aim to provide our junior NPL boys with a readymade pathway to senior football,” Scialpi said. “We want to have our own homegrown factory if you like where we can produce our own senior footballers. “But we also recognise the need to attract talented players from outside the club.” Strikers’ pre-season training gets underway this week and a number of new faces are expected to be at Centenary Park among them former Langy and current Pines midfielder Nick Simmons. Some former Strikers’ juniors who have been playing with NPL clubs are also expected to train. State 2 rival Skye United is keen on signing striker Travis Ernsdoerfer from Frankston Pines and the former NPL youngster has trained with the newly promoted club. Skye confirmed some pre-season fixtures last week as its preparations for 2020 got underway in earnest with 48 players training on Tuesday and 42 on Thursday. Skye will play East Brighton at John Paul College in Frankston on Saturday 18 January at 1pm and 3pm, Mazenod at Brandon Park Reserve on
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Saturday 8 February at 1pm and 3pm and Casey Comets at John Paul College on Saturday 15 February at 1pm and 3pm. Kick-off times are provisional and are dependent on weather conditions so please check club social media announcements closer to these dates. In State 4 news former Peninsula Strikers and Skye United head coach Billy Armour is the new boss at Endeavour United and his assistant is well-known local soccer identity Billy Rae, who has coached at Skye United, Peninsula Strikers, Seaford United, Frankston Pines and Langwarrin. Armour has joined the list of clubs chasing the signature of veteran Somerville Eagles striker Mark Pagliarulo. He was Somerville’s leading scorer this year with 26 goals in 18 games, two behind league Golden Boot winner and former Pines striker Christopher L’Enclume of White Star Dandenong who played two more games. “Pags” has attracted interest from Skye, Baxter, Rosebud and White Star and his soccer future is uncertain. “Somerville’s a quality club in fact it’s one of the best I’ve been at and I’ve played senior football for a lot of clubs especially back in Scotland,” he
said. Frankston Pines emerged last week as another candidate to sign the big Scot and contacted him to invite him to train at Monterey Reserve. “I haven’t met with any clubs yet so it’s more than likely that I’ll make my mind up after Christmas,” he said. “I do feel a sense of loyalty towards Somerville seeing firsthand the work that goes on behind the scenes and what they have achieved in such a short space of time. “That makes me want to stay and help them out on the pitch. “I had a great return goal-wise last season and I really enjoyed my football there. “Winning the club Golden Boot was the icing on the cake especially when nobody thought I had it in me to win it.” The fallout from the recent resignations of three leading members of the senior coaching staff continues and although the players and committee are united in wanting Scott Morrison, Stan Packer and Stuart Mitchell to return it’s only a remote possibility. “I have so much respect for ‘Scotty’, ‘Smitchy’ and Stan who are all good lads and a huge loss to the club,” Pagliarulo added. “But on the other hand I have so much respect for Craig (Bozelle,
vice-president), Luke (Mulder, president) and Zach (Peddersen, director of football) after seeing how hard they work for that club and how much they love the club. “But these things happen in football clubs and everyone moves on. “It’s sad for the club and the team but both parties will come out of this learning lessons and there’s no bad blood between any of them, it’s just one of these things. “I would love for things to change and the coaches to come back but I don’t see that happening.” Somerville reserves coach Dave Greening left last Friday for a holiday in the UK and will return to Melbourne in late January. There was a school of thought that getting Greening to accept the senior coaching role would smooth the waters at the club but that hasn’t happened. Last weekend Somerville announced that a group of players had committed to the club for 2020: Ash Scholes, Nathan Brown, Nathan Grimshaw, Eric Manhanong, Damian Garcia, Stephen Curd, Jarryd McMinimee and Kadison English. The search for a new senior coach and senior assistant has started and applicants can contact director of football Zach Peddersen on 0400 026 912 or email him at zach@elevationsports.com.au. In State 5 South news Aspendale Stingrays have had a few new faces at pre-season training among them Tom Lonsing, ex-Dandenong Thunder under-18s, former South Springvale and Brighton player Daniel Ogon, Lachlan Mutimer who last played for the Stingrays at under-16 level and former Stingrays junior Quinn Carter who was with Dingley Stars last season. Alex Griffiths is back in training after a year off due to an ACL injury while Matthew Self may be promoted to senior keeper as Jack Lindsay is trialling with South Springvale. New State 5 outfit Mount Martha is holding trials at Toorak College, Mount Eliza on Tuesday 10 December and Thursday 12 December from 6.30pm to 8pm. The club hopes to assemble a competitive squad made up mainly of under-20s with the reserves primarily composing last season’s under-17s and under-18s. “We have a few from last year’s under-18s who we will be looking at pushing straight into the seniors,” head coach Chris Sanderson said.
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McGill looks to strike Gold abroad HORSE RACING
By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based racehorse trainer Logan McGill is looking to reach new heights with his inform Sale Cup winner, Gold Fields, in the coming months. The last-start $160,000 Group Thee Sandown Stakes winner will head to Sydney next to race in the Group Two Villiers Stakes (1600m) on Saturday 14 December, before embarking on a potential trip to Dubai. McGill said he was “50/50” between heading overseas or staying in Melbourne to have a crack at the $5 million All-Star Mile in March. “It is such an honour for him to have an invite to race in Dubai and at this stage that is still the first plan, but we will only go if it is 100 per cent in his best interest,” McGill said. “Either would be an amazing thrill and to be honest it’s a great problem to have.” Since his narrow last start victory, the seven-year-old gelding has had a tune-up at Traralgon where he coasted to a five-length trial win on Thursday 5 December. The dominant display reinforced McGill’s opinion that
the stable-favourite is relishing being in work at the moment, having also won three of his last four starts. “It was good to see for an old horse that’s deep into his prep, but it’s a pretty normal occurrence trialing him between runs. It seems to be doing the trick so hopefully that just ticks him over for his next one now,” he said. The now 101-rater will race clockwise for the first time at his next start, but his trainer is confident it won’t cause much of a hindrance. “We’re a little bit scarce of options for him down here just because of where his rating’s gotten to, so he’ll go for a little trip and hopefully that’s the right race for him,” McGill said. “We have done a bit of work with him that way and I don’t think it will pose too much of a problem. I think he should adapt to it pretty well.”
Dubai trip?: Logan McGill tosses up the idea of potentially heading to Dubai with his inform Sale Cup winner, Gold Fields. Picture: Supplied
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